Short break from “regular” Alpha Camera rumors. An unknown source (Thanks!) told me that Sony will soon release a new QX camera model featuring an impressive 30x zoom! More important, I hope the new Sony will fix the (many) quirks of the current QX series which are mainly caused by the poor software.
If you think this idea is a joke stop now. Sony reported a while ago that the QX lenses sold very well…
Here are all direct links to QX in USA/Canada:
QX100: Amazon (Click here), SonyUS (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), SonyCA (Click here).
Soft Carrying Case for DSC-QX100 at Amazon (Click here).
Black QX10: Amazon (Click here), SonyUS (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), SonyCA (Click here).
White QX10: Amazon (Click here), SonyUS (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here).
Soft Carrying Case for DSC-QX10 Amazon (Click here).
Xperia Z case with QX mount on Amazon (Click here).
Here are all direct links to the QX in Europe:
Black QX100 at SonyDE, Amazon.de (via DealsRunner), Amazon France (via DL), SonyUK, SonyES, SonyIT, SonyNL, SonyBE, SonyAT, SonyCH, SonySE, SonyFI, SonyNo.
Black QX10 at SonyDE, Amazon.de (via DealsRunner), Amazon France (via DL), SonyUK, SonyES, SonyIT, SonyNL, SonyBE, SonyAT, SonyCH, SonySE, SonyFI, SonyNo.
White QX10 at SonyDE, Amazon.de (via DealsRunner), Amazon France (via DL), SonyUK, SonyES, SonyIT, SonyNL, SonyBE, SonyAT, SonyCH, SonySE, SonyFI, SonyNo.
Xperia Z1 at SonyDE, SonyUK, SonyES, SonyIT, SonyNL, SonyBE, SonyAT, SonyCH, SonySE, SonyFI, SonyNo.
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Sold very well or were given away free very well?
New source = SR3 huh?
IMHO, a more compact 20x from the WX350 would make more sense than the larger 30x from the HX50
Sony, it is time for a prme lens 1″ sensor Xperia phone. Name it Sony Xperia RX. Profit.
Sure, Nokia would surely be scared… Or microsoft perhaps. The 2/3 curved sensor is also promising.
Make it a 35mm equivalent and I’m in.
Please make the mount clamp thingy compatible with Z Ultra~
already exist but it’s advertise as a clamp for the Z tablet. It come with different lenght attachement and one fit the Z ultra.
Or if you prefer there is a Sony back case for the Ultra like the one they made for the Z1.
Oh my god, Sony stop wasting your time and energy with such a non-sense product. Nobody wants to have a McGuyver-I screw-my-cam together camera. If a guy takes his smartphone out, he takes the shot with the smartphone. If the guy is a photo enthusiast, he takes out his dslr. That’s how it goes.
that’s not how it goes, that’s what you think. If you can’t understand the demographic target for this device, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
This is just not for you and it’s made by the cybershot division so it doesn’t divert any ressource from Alpha, in fact it’s interesting to see them trying to find a new market for their surviving since the compact market is collapsing.
In this economy (and particularly for Sony) the cybershot ressources won’t be add to the alpha division, they are simply gonna be laid off if they can’t proof their usefullness.
You might be right for your second point, but I can assure you: For that kind of product there is no demographic share in the market that is worth talking about
Then why, when Sony executives visit camera stores, the store asks Sony, when will you ship us more QX cameras?
I don’t, at all, understand the demographic, they certainly don’t spend time on photography forums…,but it is most certainly exists.
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I use my QX100 everywhere. I dont want to take my A99 and lenses out everywhere I go. I use it up to 12800 ISO and I have never had a problem with it. Only thing I would like to see would be a flash. Is that asking too much? lol
And what about tripod, lens hood and a vertical grip? Put the whole thing into an underwater case and you’re set 😉
it has a tripod hole so dont need that.. if my phone was waterproof, the lens being waterproof too would be good, but for now, just a flash would be enough! lol
I’m not sure why Sony is interested on these… Yes it does have some advantage, as it can be a great addition for your Smartphone, but there are disadvantages too. It is not pocketable. It is very awkward to pocket these no VF camera. Of course unless you are willing to wear those mountain jackets and winter coats in the street moving around like a crank -__-. IMHO I would bring the RX100III instead for a bit better IQ and a $250 extra. It is very pocketable.
The new ff curved sensor camera with 35mm f1.8 lens could easily be released as a QX camera.
Looking at the patent only indicates a very compact lens and sensor thatcwould easily fit the format of current QX cameras.
Everyone is assuming it will be an RX type of camera but it could actually be either format or both…..perhaps even a single dual purpose?
They have to make one of these with an E-mount. That would be cool.
“Short break from “regular” Alpha Camera rumors”.
But there aren’t any regular rumours!!! When was the last interesting Alpha related rumour posted?
I’m wondering whether Sony have tightened up on leaks or whether Sony offer SAR “incentives” to keep quiet nowadays.
Cell phones are desighned to only be kept for 2 years….in fact the charging ports are usually what fail.
It therefore makes sense to get a higher quality cellphone camera that is seperate from the cellphone so it does not need to be repaced every 2 years.
but people here change cameras more often than 2 years 😉
last i checked, we’re buying about 3.5 a year right?
Mayby I have it backwards
Since we are likely to keep our phones for 2 years it would be good to hsve a cellphone camera we can chsnge more often.
And of course it night also be nice to bring the rite cellphone camera to each occasion.
Why would anyone want a 30x zoom on a smartphone is the real question.
Soccer moms.
You do know that it is a complete camera? minus the user interface, that is implemented on the phone…
Actually, both smartphones and digital cameras are just specialized computers, running (in case of Sony) Linux-derived systems. The main difference lies is licensing and other legal issues.
The last one didn’t get such stellar reviews. I can’t imagine people shelling out for another hopeful. But then again, it doesn’t have to be good really. There is such a large market for this sort of thing. It’s probably low hanging fruit as far as product demand goes.
make them as small as gopro…. that’s ok!! ^^
I have Qx100 style camera sony lens. It is bad playmemories software. does not supported RAW format . does not support picture effect. does not support image album zoom in zoom out functionality. The Sony When will develop. (add extra features. )
Briefly simple as installing an additional application should check the smart camera.
PlayMemories advanced version should be.
PlayMemories the is very simple and I think you should come out of the more advanced version. I took the necessary e-mails regarding this issue, hopefully Sony gets ratings. PlayMemories or any other application that would be me, but I know all software features should support the RX100 2. 3
Why It doesn’t support RX100 2 all the features ?
can you look to link : http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/4432943121/EN/contents/contentslist.html
all feature supported qx100 playmemories app or other special qx100 app.
Playmemories a complete disappointment for Qx100 device.
very urgent changes should be made a major.
qx100 special to be in a separate software. but all cameras must support RX100 software specifications. and mobile sony z, z1, z2 should support in applications from cameraeffect.(Timeshift video,Background Defocus,AR Effect,Creative effects,Vine,Info-eye™,Timeshift burst,Social live,Sweep, Butterfly, Horror, Funky Disco, Spider – Man, Celebration, Comic )
As with other cameras qx100 special applications should support additional camera makes him special.
for example.
http://discover.store.sony.com/playmemoriesapps/
I’m waiting for the return from you on these issues
SELFIE-PAPARAZZI-MUSHI-LENSE….