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Sony A55 With Zeiss 24mm f/2
It isn't often that something really fresh comes along in this industry. There are new models every few months, but usually these are simply thesame oldwith a bit of addedchrome.
But Sony, who are really gaining momentum in the still camera industry of late with their NEX series still and video models have just launched two new cameras, the SLT-A55V and A33, which will cause their competitors to have a few sleepless nights, and uncommitted camera buyers to look very carefully at what Sony is offering. Current Sony Alpha owners will, I forecast, buy these two new models in droves. Lets have a look at why.
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