Despite the lack of new camera launches from Sony in the last twelve months, there are signs that the camera manufacturer might soon have more to offer. In fact, three smart city trials in Europe are using the company’s IMX500 image sensor, which features AI processing capabilities. In addition, Sony has a stacked SPAD depth sensor that is being used for automotive LiDAR applications.
Mirrorless camera comparison
Considering the fact that mirrorless cameras have gained popularity in recent years, it’s hard to pick one over the other. The best are designed to provide you with a compact, lightweight, and reliable camera that will produce images that are high quality and crisp. They are also capable of recording video and offering a wide variety of features that make them ideal for everyday use. Here’s a look at the top models on the market.
The Sony A7C is a great option for those who want a small, lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera. It’s packed with the latest tech, including a powerful autofocus system and a retractable 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens. Combined with the slick design, it’s a great choice for travel and event photographers.
PTZ camera
Earlier this year Sony Electronics announced the new ILME-FR7, a professional cinema camera that features full frame image sensor and pan/tilt/zoom functionality. It is described as “cinematography meets robotics” and offers versatile remote control, built-in AF, and filmic shallow depth of field images.
The FR7 is a ground-breaking product that meets the growing demand for remote PTZ cameras. It is essentially a re-designed FX6 with a large-format image sensor, which records 4K120p video at 4:2:2. It also has an interchangeable lens design that enables it to mount a wide range of E-mount lenses.
E-mount lens lineup
Several Sony E-mount lenses have been introduced for the a7RIII and a7R IV. These lenses include a Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G, a Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, and a Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS. These lenses have been designed to offer a new shooting experience for Sony cameras.
The FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens features a trio of ED elements. It also features a Nano AR coating and a Fluorine lens coating. Among the other features of the lens are an 11-bladed aperture and a Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF motor.
IMX459 stacked SPAD depth sensor for automotive LiDAR applications
SONY has announced the launch of its stacked SPAD depth sensor IMX459, a new single-chip sensor for automotive LiDAR applications. This sensor combines the SPAD pixels and the distance measuring processing circuit on a single die. It offers a high resolution of more than 100,000 effective pixels on a half-inch-wide scale.
This new sensor is an industry first. It provides 15-centimeter range resolutions for distance measurement and has a compact form factor of just one inch. The IMX459 is designed to support advanced driver assistance systems and assist in autonomous driving.
IMX500 image sensors with AI processing functionality
During May 2020, Sony will launch the first imager with a neural engine, a feature that will enable the company to run a classifier on the chip. This technology will be used to identify people and objects in a frame, which could be used to improve video quality.
This technology is also being applied to robotic surgery systems. The sensor will be installed in a smart tip, where it will scan the surrounding environment. The information will be sent to a smartphone app that will alert the driver. The app will then use machine learning to determine if the person is a pedestrian or a car. This data will then be displayed on a map.
Sony Europe’s IMX500 image sensors at the core of three smart city trials
Several start-up companies in the Italian ecosystem are conducting a trial of smart city technology, including a pedestrian crossing alert system. The system will help reduce accidents by giving drivers a visual indication of when a person is about to cross a road. It will also identify overloading of buses, which will improve the operation of the transportation network.
The smart city trials aim to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion, as well as to increase the use of public transport. The trial is being conducted in Rome, and is being supported by Sony Europe. In addition, the trial results will provide quantitative analysis of pedestrian safety. These results will be used to establish signalling mechanisms at crossings.
Sony’s barren year for new camera launches could soon be over
During this past year, Sony’s camera division has been relatively quiet. However, a new post from Sony has shed some light on what we can expect from future camera launches. This will definitely be beneficial to all E-mount fans.
Sony is preparing treats for videographers. The company announced a new 4K Handycam at CES. It is also expected to launch new video cameras. We should start to see new features for the Sony FX30 APS-C Cinema Camera in the coming days.
This will be a major announcement. Although, we aren’t likely to see anything that will excite amateur photographers. Instead, we should expect something that fits in with Sony’s current video theme.