Sony Enjoys Record Success at 2016 TIPA Awards
α7R II
· Best
Mirrorless CSC Professional: α7R II
Mirrorless CSC Professional: α7R II
· Best
CSC Prime Lens: SEL85F14GM
CSC Prime Lens: SEL85F14GM
· Best
Full-Frame Compact Camera: RX1R II
Full-Frame Compact Camera: RX1R II
· Best
Action Cam: HDR-AS50
Action Cam: HDR-AS50
(SINGAPORE, 21 April 2016) –
Sony has been recognised with a record five awards by the prestigious Technical
Image Press Association in their 2016 awards.
Sony has been recognised with a record five awards by the prestigious Technical
Image Press Association in their 2016 awards.
Best DSLR Entry Level: α68
The Sony α68 has a 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor with an ISO
100-25,600 range. Its 4D FOCUS™ system uses a 79-point dedicated phase
detection AF sensor with 15 cross points. It can deliver accurate focus in
light as low as -2EV, plus constant AF tracking at 8 frames per second. For
video fans, the Sony α68 can record Full HD in XAVC-S format with a bit rate up
to 50 Mbps[2] and continuous
autofocus with accurate focus tracking. Other attractive features include
SteadyShot™ Inside image stabilisation, an OLED Tru-Finder™ with 100% frame
coverage and an articulating 2.7-inch LCD monitor. Full details of the α68 can
be seen here.
100-25,600 range. Its 4D FOCUS™ system uses a 79-point dedicated phase
detection AF sensor with 15 cross points. It can deliver accurate focus in
light as low as -2EV, plus constant AF tracking at 8 frames per second. For
video fans, the Sony α68 can record Full HD in XAVC-S format with a bit rate up
to 50 Mbps[2] and continuous
autofocus with accurate focus tracking. Other attractive features include
SteadyShot™ Inside image stabilisation, an OLED Tru-Finder™ with 100% frame
coverage and an articulating 2.7-inch LCD monitor. Full details of the α68 can
be seen here.
Best Mirrorless CSC Professional: α7R II
The Sony α7R II has a 42.4MP “Full-frame” Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
housed inside a full magnesium alloy body. It features a hybrid AF system with
399 on-sensor phase detection points and 25 contrast detection points that
allow still shooting at up to 5 fps at full AF and AE. The α7R II can deliver
4K video with in camera processing and recording and Full HD (1080p) video in
either NTSC or PAL at 60p/30p/24p or 50p/25p using the high bit-rate XAVC S
format[3]. It offers fully
customisable colour and gamma controls, including the same S-Log2 and S-Log3
Gamma curves found in high-end Sony cinema cameras. ISO range is 100-25,600,
with extendable ranges to ISO 50 to 102,400. Full details of the α7R II can be
seen here.
housed inside a full magnesium alloy body. It features a hybrid AF system with
399 on-sensor phase detection points and 25 contrast detection points that
allow still shooting at up to 5 fps at full AF and AE. The α7R II can deliver
4K video with in camera processing and recording and Full HD (1080p) video in
either NTSC or PAL at 60p/30p/24p or 50p/25p using the high bit-rate XAVC S
format[3]. It offers fully
customisable colour and gamma controls, including the same S-Log2 and S-Log3
Gamma curves found in high-end Sony cinema cameras. ISO range is 100-25,600,
with extendable ranges to ISO 50 to 102,400. Full details of the α7R II can be
seen here.
Best CSC Prime Lens: SEL85F14GM
The full-frame Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM lens has a new XA (extreme
aspherical) element plus three ED (extra low-dispersion) elements that can
provide a fascinating combination of extremely high resolution of focused areas
with a pleasing, soft bokeh in the background. The lens has a circular aperture
with 11 blades plus Sony’s Nano AR coating, to reduce ghosting and flare. It
contains a ring drive SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) to drive focusing and two
position sensors for enhanced focus control. Constructed with 11 elements in 8
groups, the lens is dust and moisture resistant. Full details of the SEL85F14GM
can be seen here.
aspherical) element plus three ED (extra low-dispersion) elements that can
provide a fascinating combination of extremely high resolution of focused areas
with a pleasing, soft bokeh in the background. The lens has a circular aperture
with 11 blades plus Sony’s Nano AR coating, to reduce ghosting and flare. It
contains a ring drive SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) to drive focusing and two
position sensors for enhanced focus control. Constructed with 11 elements in 8
groups, the lens is dust and moisture resistant. Full details of the SEL85F14GM
can be seen here.
Best Full-Frame Compact Camera: RX1R II
Sharing the same 42.2 MP sensor and BIONZ X image processor with
Sony’s α7R II, the RX1R II has an integral ZEISS® Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens. The
sensor has an impressive 399 phase detection AF points that works in
conjunction with 25 contrast AF points to achieve fast and efficient focus. The
camera has the world’s first[4] optical
variable low pass filter that can be set to off, standard or high, with low
pass filter bracketing also available. Viewing is via a four-glass element
in-built EVF or a tiltable 7.5cm (3.0 type) 1.2 million dot LCD. The camera can
deliver Full HD video with a choice of various framing rates. Full details of
the RX1R II can be seen here.
Sony’s α7R II, the RX1R II has an integral ZEISS® Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens. The
sensor has an impressive 399 phase detection AF points that works in
conjunction with 25 contrast AF points to achieve fast and efficient focus. The
camera has the world’s first[4] optical
variable low pass filter that can be set to off, standard or high, with low
pass filter bracketing also available. Viewing is via a four-glass element
in-built EVF or a tiltable 7.5cm (3.0 type) 1.2 million dot LCD. The camera can
deliver Full HD video with a choice of various framing rates. Full details of
the RX1R II can be seen here.
Best Action Cam: HDR-AS50
The Sony HDR-AS50 is a durable and highly portable POV video
camera that weighs a mere 58g (2oz)[5] and measures
only 2.42 x 4.7 x 8.3 cm. (31/32 x 1 7/8x 3 3/8 inches). It is supplied with an
underwater housing that can be used down to 60 metres and can be linked with a
new Live-View Remote with full camera command functionality that can be mounted
virtually anywhere, including as wristwear. The camera features SteadyShot™
image stabilisation, a must for action shooting, 4K Time-Lapse Capture,
enhanced Full HD video capture, a built-in stereo microphone, and a ZEISS®
Tessar lens. To add to the excitement the angle of view can be varied between
“Wide” and “Narrow” in two levels, plus zoom mode allows the user to zoom while
shooting. Full details of the HDR-AS50 can be seen here.
camera that weighs a mere 58g (2oz)[5] and measures
only 2.42 x 4.7 x 8.3 cm. (31/32 x 1 7/8x 3 3/8 inches). It is supplied with an
underwater housing that can be used down to 60 metres and can be linked with a
new Live-View Remote with full camera command functionality that can be mounted
virtually anywhere, including as wristwear. The camera features SteadyShot™
image stabilisation, a must for action shooting, 4K Time-Lapse Capture,
enhanced Full HD video capture, a built-in stereo microphone, and a ZEISS®
Tessar lens. To add to the excitement the angle of view can be varied between
“Wide” and “Narrow” in two levels, plus zoom mode allows the user to zoom while
shooting. Full details of the HDR-AS50 can be seen here.
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About Technical Image Press Association
TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) is a global
organisation, represented by photo and imaging magazines worldwide. TIPA
membership comprises 27 leading photo and imaging magazines from 15 countries on
five continents, and also has a cooperative partnership with the CJPC (Camera
Journal Press Club), representing 11 top photography magazines in Japan. The
TIPA Awards are renowned as the most influential photo and imaging product
awards in markets around the world. All products and their advertising media
bearing the TIPA Awards logo indicate that these have passed evaluations by
TIPA’s technical committee and magazine editors. A TIPA Awards endorsement is
the highest accolade for any photo and imaging product.
organisation, represented by photo and imaging magazines worldwide. TIPA
membership comprises 27 leading photo and imaging magazines from 15 countries on
five continents, and also has a cooperative partnership with the CJPC (Camera
Journal Press Club), representing 11 top photography magazines in Japan. The
TIPA Awards are renowned as the most influential photo and imaging product
awards in markets around the world. All products and their advertising media
bearing the TIPA Awards logo indicate that these have passed evaluations by
TIPA’s technical committee and magazine editors. A TIPA Awards endorsement is
the highest accolade for any photo and imaging product.
[1] In Asia Pacific, α68 is available in India.
[2] A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC memory card is required to record movies in the XAVC S format.
[3] A class 10 or higher SDXC memory card is required to record movies in the XAVC S format. UHS Speed Class 3 is also required for recording at 100Mbps.
[4] Among digital cameras. As of October 2015 press release, based on Sony research.
[5] Main unit only. (83g (2.9oz) with supplied battery).
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