Sony has today announced the WF-C510 truly wireless earbuds offering Sony’s renowned quality sound in a compact design. The earbuds pack a powerful battery life and comfortable design along with enhanced features at an affordable price, making them ideal for listening your way all day.
Compact. Lightweight. Comfortable.
Sporting a smaller and more compact design versus previous generations, the WF-C510 are all about comfort. The WF-C510 are Sony’s smallestever closed type so those with even smaller ears can achieve a more stable fit. The WF-C510 headphones combine a shape that perfectly matches the human ear with an ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit.
They have designed the WF-C510 utilising extensive ear shape data collated since introducing the world’s first in-ear headphones in 1982, as well as evaluation of the sensitivity of various types of ears, to ensure an ideal shape that is comfortable for many people. The earbuds also feature a rounded design and matte finish for additional comfort. Plus, a flat and wider surface button has been added to ensure effortless operation, meaning you can listen to your music with no interruptions.
With smaller earbuds comes a smaller charging case. The compact cylindrical charging case has thinner design compared to the previous model making it even more convenient to carry in a pocket or bag, allowing you to take the earbuds wherever you go.
With a long-lasting battery life of up to 11 hours, you can enjoy hours of uninterrupted play time, and 5 minutes of quick charging provides you with up to 60 minutes of listening time so you can listen all day.
With a choice of blue, yellow, black or white, you can find the colour that suits your best. Combine texture, quality and colour to effortlessly create your own style.
Designed for everydayconvenience
The WF-C510 are compatible with Sony’s Multipoint Connection which lets you connect to two Bluetooth® devices simultaneously. The earbuds also feature Ambient Sound Mode which allows you to hear the sound around you while listening to your music. In addition, by turning on the “Voice Focus” function, the WF-510 captures human voices while suppressing noise.
You can personalise the sound settings within the Sony | Headphones Connect app. No matter what genre you are into, listen to music how it meant to be listened to with the EQ customs, giving you the option to customise your sound for every music preference.
Small size, great sound
The WF-C510 doesn’t compromise on sound. Thanks to DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), the earbuds deliver high quality sound and create an authentic listening experience. With well-balanced sound tuning from low to high frequencies, vocals are natural and clear. You can also experience immersive 360 Reality Audio for spatial listening.
Make every day listening easy
With ‘Quick Access’ you can easily operate Spotify Tap allowing you to get your tunes playing in just a few simple taps. With an IPX4 water resistance rating, the WF-C510 earbuds ensure that splashes, and sweat won’t prevent you from enjoying your music.
The WF-C510 can easily be paired with your device with Fast Pair and Swift Pair. You can also remove either the left or right earbud from the charging case and use it independently, ideal for multi-tasking.
Having the Environment in mind
Sony has crafted the WF-C510 to be both stylish and environmentally conscious. Earbuds and case are partially made of recycled plastic and feature packaging made entirely without plastic, highlighting Sony’s dedication to minimising the environmental impact of their products and practices.
Sony today launches the ZV-E10 II, the second generation of the top selling mirrorless ZV-E10 camera. The original ZV-E10 is a staple in Sony’s ZV content creation camera series, designed to provide an easy, compact, and versatile tool for content creators of any level. The new ZV-E10 II maintains all the features creators love about the original, such as Creative Looks, Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus function and the vari-angle flip screen and builds on it to increase sophistication and ease of use.
The ZV-E10 II ’s internal hardware has been improved from its predecessor with an upgraded 26 megapixel (MP) (approx. effective) Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and adoption of Sony’s latest BIONZ XR™ image processing engine. A few additional updates to this model include improved autofocus and video capturing capabilities: Cinematic Vlog Setting, a new vertical format user interface (UI), an upgraded large-capacity battery Sony Z battery for improved stamina and improved connectivity for easy live streaming and data transfer. It is compact and lightweight, and fits into a creator’s hand with ease, weighing in at approximately 377 grams.
In addition, the E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS II is announced, a compact APS-C power zoom lens which will be available separately or as part of the ZV-E10 II ’s lens kit. The upgraded kit lens is lightweight and offers improved autofocus (AF) and video performance compared to the first-generation model.
“From the beginning, the goal of the Sony ZV line was to create cameras that produced high-quality results while being extremely easy to use. Today, the ZV line continues to uphold that standard, but we’re taking it a step further,” says Yann Salmon Legagneur, Head of IP&S Marketing, Sony Europe. “Our aim with the advancements of the ZV-E10 II is to inspire creators to develop or recreate their own unique style through features like personalised Creative Looks and Cinematic Vlog Setting. We are committed to continually evolving our technology to help creators of all skill levels bring their visions to life.”
Create Your Own Photos and Video Aesthetics
The ZV-E10 II features two key functions designed to produce premium-looking content straight from the camera, Creative Looks and Cinematic Vlog Setting. When shooting videos and still images, users can instantly enhance their images by selecting from ten Creative Look options: Standard (ST), Portrait (PT), Neutral (NT), Vivid (VV), Vivid 2 (VV2), Film (FL), Instant (IN), Soft Highkey (SH), Black & White (BW), and Sepia (SE). Each of these looks are further customisable and can be edited through eight different parameters, allowing creators to fine-tune their content. Once customised, a creator can save six personal custom styles directly is camera for easy and reuse.
The ZV-E10 II allows creators to producer premium, cinematic video content with a single touch using the Cinematic Vlog Setting. This feature automatically adjusts the aspect ratio, frame rate, and AF transition speed to optimal settings for cinematic video capture. Additionally, Creators can enhance their footage by selecting from five “Looks” such as S-Cineton that enhances skin tones, and applying one of four “Moods”, that emphasise specific colors, offering extensive options to maximise creative expression.
Key Camera Specifications
759-point Focal Plane Phase-detection AF with Real-time Eye AF for Human/Animal/Bird and Real-time Tracking
Backside illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offering an ideal combination of high sensitivity and low noise with an ISO range from 100 to 32000
APS-C interchangeable lens camera compatible with over 70 Sony E-mount lenses
High-speed readout, 5.6K oversampling compresses a vast amount of information into stunning 4K footage at up to 60p
Active Modeelectronic image stabilisation employs a precision gyroscope and advanced algorithm to accurately measure and compensate for camera shake, providing highly effective stabilisation without sacrificing mobility, even when shooting 4K
Upgraded large-capacity Z battery (NP-FZ100), allowing continuous movie recordingfor up to 195 minutes per charge.
Additional Features to Streamline Content Creation
New Vertical User Interface (UI) that auto rotates from horizontal to vertical orientation to streamline vertical content creation. When paired with the vari-angle LCD monitor users can create and view their content from any angle
With 4K 60p capture and up to 120p capture in clear XAVC-S Full HD quality, the user can record stunning motion sequences using the S&Q mode at 5x slow motion (24p playback)
Product Showcase Setting which delivers convenient shooting of product review videos with smooth focus transitions from your face to the item being highlighted.
Background Defocus Function to adjust the depth of field and create bokeh within the background with a single touch.
Face Priority Auto-Exposure immediately detects faces and adjusts the exposure to optimise facial brightness, even while actively recording in changing lighting scenarios
Soft Skin Effect smooths the appearance and reduces blemishes on the subject’s skin
Stress-free connectivity with the USB 3.2 Type-C® (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps) port also allows high-speed wired transfer to a compatible smartphone or PC through the Creators App for easy post-production and sharing on social media
Time-lapse sequences can be created in-camera and the exposure interval can be set from 1 second to 60 seconds
Advanced, onboard 3-capsule microphone with selectable directivity (previously debuted in the ZV-E1) for capturing clear, high-quality audio. Users can select “Auto” or choose from “Front”, “Rear”, or “All Directions” for the audio directivity depending on the environment and recording scenario settings
Supplied with the camera, is a windscreen to reduce noise when shooting in windy conditions
Multi-Interface (MI Shoe) allows for simple connection to an external microphone for additional audio options, if needed
Livestream through the support of 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity
Sony’s Screen Reader function, which reads menus and video playback screens aloud to assist operations, and a menu Magnify Display function are included to provide accessibility solutions
Designed with Environmentally Friendly Principles in Mind
The ZV-E10 II camera body is made from recycled materials, including SORPLAS™, reducing environmental impact without sacrificing functionality. The individual packaging is made from Sony’s unique recycled paper “Original Blended Material” that uses materials such as bamboo, sugar cane fiber, and recycled paper collected from the market. Over the past 11 years, Sony has replaced approximately 395 tons of virgin plastic with recycled plastic in digital cameras and digital video cameras.
Main Features of the Versatile E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS II
The E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS II is Sony’s 75th E-mount lens and an ideal kit lens solution for the new ZV-E10 II due to its compact size and versatile range (35 mm full-frame equivalent focal length: 24-75 mm). High resolution performance is achieved by four aspherical elements and one ED (Extra low Dispersion) element in an effective optical design. With a minimum focusing distance of 9.8 inch (0.25 m) (wide)/ 11.8 inch (0.30 m) (tele) and maximum magnification of 0.215x, the E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS II offers versatile close-up performance to capture details. The E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS II retracts to a total length of approximately 1.25 inches (31.3mm) when camera power is turned off. Due to its diminutive size and low weight of approximately 3.8 oz. (107 grams), it is a portable lens that can support day-to-day shooting.
Smooth, useful power zoom is ideal for movie shooting, and AF is available even while zooming. Built-in optical stabilisation works with in-body stabilisation including Active Mode, to minimise blur in movies. The E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS II supports in-body breathing compensation to minimise shifts in angle of view while focusing for smooth, stable footage.
Pricing and Availability
The ZV-E10 II and E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS II will be available at the end of July 2024. ZV-E10 II will be approximately £950 / €1100. The E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS II will be approximately £290 / €330. The body and lens kit will be approximately £1050 / €1200.
Sony, a renowned Japanese electronics giant, has maintained its stronghold in the earphones and headphones market, with its division reporting annual sales revenue exceeding $1 billion. The Sony WF-C700N earbuds are a budget-friendly option that offers key features expected from a premium brand, while also considering sustainability.
Design and Comfort
The earbuds weigh in at a surprisingly light 4.6 g each, thanks to their plastic-type material construction. The case also features the same material, ensuring a lightweight and portable package. The WF-C700N earbuds come in a variety of colours, including Sage Green, White, Black, and Lavender, allowing users to choose a style that suits their preferences.
Features
Features
Waterproof IPX4 rating, protecting against splashes of water, making them ideal for gym use but not suitable for underwater activities
Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity for stable and reliable wireless performance
USB-C charging for convenience and compatibility with modern devices
Support for Sony 360 Reality Audio and AAC codecs for immersive and high-quality audio
Frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz for a wide and detailed soundstage
Headset operation features
Battery:
Sony Headphones Connect App
The Sony Headphones Connect app, with over 10 million downloads and 229,000 reviews, boasts a 4.1 score on the Google Play Store. This app allows users to customise their listening experience by offering a variety of presets to match the genre of music they’re listening to, as well as the option to create their own custom EQ settings. The 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer feature also captures and analyses the user’s ear shape, creating a personalised spatial sound field when paired with BRAVIA XR™ TVs.
Warranty and Drawbacks
The 1-year warranty is a disappointment, as I prefer to see longer coverage periods. Additionally, the build quality is noted to be plasticky, which may not appeal to those seeking a premium feel. The Sony website has lots of information for support but is avoided given the actual warranty details which indicate retailers/regions may offer unique warranties depending on the promotions.
Performance
The WF-C700N earbuds deliver a lively and engaging sound, with good volume and stability. They provide clear vocals, detailed instruments, and a balanced sound profile that prioritises clarity. While the bass may not be as powerful as in more expensive options, it still offers richness and weight.
Overall
The Sony WF-C700N earbuds are a budget-friendly option with an abundance of features These earbuds come with 5mm drivers, active noise cancellation, and a battery life of 7.5 hours with ANC on and 15 hours total with the case. They weigh 4.6g per earbud and have Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, USB-C, and support for Sony 360 Reality Audio and AAC. The frequency range is 20Hz – 20kHz, and they have an IPX4 waterproof rating. The Sony Headphones Connect companion app allows for customisation, including ambient sound control and wind-reduction mics. The multimode option allowing connection to 2 phones Android & iPhone is a bonus which is a must for my requirements while carrying 2 phones on most occasions. The weight of the earphones stands out lighter than expected without compromising on the key features. The standardised USB C cable included is great to see from a premium brand rather than a proprietary cable with a solid app for customisations.
The Sony WF-C700N earbuds are a solid choice for those seeking a budget-friendly noise-cancelling option with good sound quality and a range of features. With their lightweight design, customizable sound profile, and support for advanced audio technologies, these earbuds offer excellent value for money. While the warranty and build quality may not be on par with more expensive models, the WF-C700N earbuds still deliver a satisfying listening experience that is hard to beat in their price range.
Sony introduces the premium smartphone, Xperia 1 VI, equipped with a telephoto optical zoom lens that enables long distance shooting in superb detail up to x7.1 zoom, using a wide and user-friendly focal length from 85mm to 170mm. The advanced lens of this camera means you get undegraded images at every focal length and ensures the creation of captivating professional portraits with exquisite bokeh effects. The 24mm wide angle lens is equipped with the image sensor “Exmor T for mobile”, offering excellent low-light performance, high speed AF (autofocus) using AF tracking with human pose estimation powered by AI.
Entertainment is pushed to the next level with Xperia 1 VI’s display is enhanced using AI image adjustment technology “Powered by BRAVIA®” that reproduces the image quality of Sony’s TV BRAVIA on its display, whilst the speakers have been upgraded for superior quality.
With Sony´s expertise in display, audio, and mobile gaming to exceed your entertainment expectations, and two days of battery life. The Xperia 1 VI delivers the complete premium smartphone experience.
Pro photography, AI-assisted
Developed by Sony, the Exmor T for mobile sensor on the Xperia 1 VI on the 24mm lens, together with AI processing, delivers picture quality equivalent to full-frame cameras. Enabling less noise and wider dynamic range in low light and videos full of cinematic colour expression.
Now offering x7.1 zoom – the telephoto optical zoom lens has a focal length of 85mm to 170mm and telephoto macro photography with a maximum magnification of approximately 2x and a minimum focus distance of 4cm, even without a dedicated macro lens.
This lens utilises optical zoom, facilitating significant magnification and the capture of high-definition images of distant subjects with uncompromised image quality for both tele-macro and portraiture photography. Additionally, telephoto macro photography, leveraging the zoom lens structure for close-up shots, empowers users to seize images characterised by crisp detail and pronounced bokeh, surpassing the visual acuity of the naked eye. This capability extends to capturing intricate details, such as a flower’s centre delivering powerfully expressive results for the user.
Newly equipped with AF tracking with human pose estimation – an AI feature cultivated with Alpha™ series cameras
The rear camera integrates AI technology to recognise the human skeleton, enabling precise AF tracking even in challenging shooting scenarios due to potential obstructions that conceal the subject’s visibility. This advanced functionality ensures consistent and accurate tracking, optimising image capture in a diverse series of environments.
A new camera app that allows users to express themselves in a simple and intuitive manner
The Xperia 1 VI camera app has undergone a significant update, featuring a user-friendly interface designed for seamless navigation. This enhancement prioritises convenience without compromising on the array of creative tools available, such as special shooting modes like PSM and customisable colour presets like ‘Creative Look’. Moreover, with touch tracking now capable of automatically setting brightness and colour adjustments, alongside the introduction of the new Pro video mode offering detailed settings control for video capture, users can effortlessly capture both photos and videos with intuitive control and precision.
A new smarter, brighter display
The Xperia 1 VI’s display is Powered by BRAVI, and uses AI remastering technology to improve contrast, colour, and clarity. This technology works for your own content and even streaming services.
For ease of watching in bright conditions, the new display is 1.5 times brighter than the previous model. Furthermore, the new Sunlight Vision delivers improved visibility in outdoor environments, not only brightening the image, but also performing AI image processing to prevent overexposed highlights by analysing the frames and the environmental brightness in real-time.
Premium sound, out loud or with headphones
Featuring a new Premium Audio Circuit for 3.5mm wired headphones, a new higher-performance speaker, and innovative audio technologies, the Xperia 1 VI gives all your music the space, clarity, and quality it deserves, through wired or wireless headphones, or the full-stage stereo speakers.
The speaker unit’s performance has undergone significant enhancements. Through the reduction of distortion at high volumes and optimisation of low-frequency output, there’s been a marked increase in the sound pressure level, resulting in a more impactful and immersive audio experience.
Xperia 1 VI allows you to explore the latest audio industry technologies and formats, including High-Resolution Audio, High-Resolution Audio Wireless, LDAC, Bluetooth LE Audio (Low Energy), and Snapdragon Sound When paired with select wireless headphones, activating the AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Connection’ mode enhances sound quality further, even in bustling urban environments, ensuring uninterrupted music enjoyment.
Best battery performance in Xperia 1 series
The large and efficient 5,000 mAh battery is designed for two days of typical use, all within a lightweight body which is thinner than the previous Xperia models. The use of a vapour chamber heat-dissipating component, a new display with low power consumption and unique power efficiency technology combine to enable continuous video playback for over 36 hours approximately twice as much as previous modelsix
Not only does it support rapid charging, achieving approximately 50% capacity in just 30 minutes, Battery Care and Xperia Adaptive Charging ensures the battery isn’t overworked as it charges, giving you four years of healthy battery lifex. Additionally, Xperia 1 VI supports the new wireless standard Wi-Fi 7.xi, this latest communication standard enables high-speed data exchange, enhancing the user experience.
Performance to unleash your creativity
The ultra-intelligent Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform unleashes a new era of possibilities. This powerful processor enhances the Xperia 1 VI’s AI capabilities, offering unrivalled camera, audio, gaming, and display performance.
New feature of Game Enhancer: “FPS Optimizer”
FPS Optimiser dynamically optimises CPU usage and frame rate based on the gaming environment. Touch input has been refined, offering three tracking speeds and two levels of tap accuracy, ensuring an unparalleled gaming experience for both gameplay and live streaming where the swiftest of reactions are a must. Snapdragon® 8 Gen3 Mobile and its Snapdragon Elite Gaming supports fast and smooth gameplay and video viewing.
Tactile and sophisticated design
The Xperia 1 VI features a textural rear panel finish for comfort, functionality, and beauty. It provides improved grip and the convex microfabrication of toughened glass, alongside a frosted finishing makes it more resistant to fingerprints and surface scratches than other materials.
The camera is built with a sturdy metal base for both ruggedness and compact functionality, using design and colour to blend seamlessly with the device for a consistent, premium look.
It comes in a choice of colours to suit your style: Black, Platinum Silver, and Khaki Green.
Environmentally conscious and inclusive
The product box and main tray of Xperia 1 VI are made from Sony’s Original Blended Material, comprising bamboo, sugar cane, and recycled paper, making it possible to achieve individual packaging that is completely plastic-free. In addition to Sony’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic, plastic tape used to seal shipping cartons has been replaced by paper to make packaging more environmentally friendly.
Furthermore, approximately 85% of the raw materials for some of the parts used inside and outside the main body are environmentally friendly resins (recycled resins, plant-based resins, etc.), including SORPLAS™, a flame-retardant recycled plastic developed by Sony.
We are working to help the planet and the people who live on it. From Voice Control to increased text size, the Xperia 1 VI includes a range of accessibility features, enabling everyone to communicate freely, whatever their individual needs. For example, Xperia 1 VI includes a function that uses sounds to inform users the camera’s horizontal measurement information during shooting. Additionally, Sony has introduced unique enhancements to Android’s ‘TalkBack’ function, ensuring menus on the display are read out in a user-friendly sequence, enhancing accessibility for all users.
Style Cover with Stand for Xperia 1 VI (XQZ-CBEC)
Xperia 1 IV’s dedicated cover features a bottom grip for effortless handling and steady shooting. With the newly bundled ring strap that can be attached to the cover, stability is further enhanced. Moreover, the stand supports both horizontal and vertical orientations for added convenience. The back of the cover mirrors the functional tactile design found on the back of the Xperia 1VI, ensuring that even with the cover attached, the device’s original design remains uncompromised. There are 3 colours to match the main body. SORPLAS is used as part of the raw material for this cover.
Pricing and Availability
Xperia 1 IV will be available to buy from early June for approximately £1299/€1399. Pre-orders start from the 15th May, please visit: www.sony.co.uk for more details.
Sony Introduces a Stamina Specialist Smartphone: Xperia 10 VI with long-lasting 2 days battery life
Sony has revealed the new mid-range Xperia 10 VI smartphone. Equipped with a large-capacity battery capable of two-day use and featuring a lightweight body, it is designed for both comfort and easy operation with one hand. It boasts a water-resistant display, using Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® for long-lasting use and durability. Thanks to advances in chipset performance and optimisation of battery power, continuous video playback time has been extended by approximately 10% compared to the previous model. Furthermore, the Xperia 10 VI is equipped with a new “Video Creator” app that allows you to easily edit and shoot content to create videos quickly. The front stereo speakers have been improved compared to the previous model with increased volume capacity and wider dynamic range, providing improved bass and treble performance for clearer sound.
Durable and compact with long battery life and lightweight design
Xperia 10 VI is equipped with a large-capacity battery providing a battery life that extends beyond your daily needs for viewing, listening, and content capturing, paired with an exceptionally lightweight and compact design, weighing in at just 164g.
Xperia 10 VI’s battery stays healthy for three years thanks to Sony’s charging technologies which are designed to preserve the battery’s health over time. Battery care prevents overcharging, while Xperia Adaptive Charging continuously monitors your phone’s charging process to prevent any unnecessary strain on the battery. Enhanced charging speed has also been introduced.
The body size is 155mm long and 68mm wide, making it easy to operate. The back panel uses a matte, milky-white semi-transparent resin material, giving the main body a soft design. In addition to IP65/68 waterproof and dustproof performance, the display uses Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®, a highly drop-resistant and scratch-resistant glass, for increased durability and a worry-free experience.
Equipped with the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform, the improved chipset performance and optimisation of battery power consumption reduces power consumption, improving continuous video playback time, extended by approximately 10% compared to the previous model.
Equipped with “Video Creator” that allows you to easily create short videos using gallery photos and videos
The ‘Video Creator’ app enables effortless creation of short videos from your captured photos and video footage. Simply choose your desired files and adjust playback time to generate a video in less than a minute.
The dual rear camera lenses provide versatility, offering three focal lengths (16mm, 26mm, 52mm) for shooting. Equivalent to 2x optical zoom, you can get closer to subjects without worrying about image quality deterioration. It is also equipped with a colour effects function that allows you to take pictures using a selection of preset colour options so there’s no need for any editing and can be uploaded straight to social media.
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) isn’t limited to still photography; it’s equally effective for videos and is available on both the wide-angle 26mm and 52mm lens. When capturing videos on the move, our exclusive Optical SteadyShot™ technology guarantees clear and steady results.
The Xperia 10 VI simplifies the shooting experience by incorporating AI-driven scene detection technology, which autonomously selects optimal settings for capturing the perfect shot.
With Xperia, for simple self-portraits in any location you simply need to show your palm to the camera, which will automatically start a 2-second self-timer, giving you time to prep for the shot.
Pocket-sized theatre experience
The front stereo speakers have a wider dynamic range than the previous model, allowing you to enjoy naturally balanced sound quality with improved treble and bass. In addition, the 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display is equipped with ‘Triluminous® Display for mobile’, which incorporates technology cultivated for Sony’s BRAVIA® TVs, allowing you to create an immersive pocket-sized theatre.
Experience quality entertainment, anywhere with Xperia 10 VI’s premium audio, display, and camera capabilities, all powered by a powerful battery for uninterrupted enjoyment.
The Xperia 10 VI naturally supports the Bluetooth® connectivity including LDAC™ and includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can enjoy high-resolution high-quality sound with both wired and wireless headphones. In addition, DSEE Ultimate™, which uses Sony’s proprietary AI technology, reproduces sound sources such as streaming services with sound quality equivalent to high resolution.
Sony’s commitment to Sustainability
The Sony Group has set an environmental plan “Road to Zero” aiming for zero environmental footprint by 2050. In order to achieve this, we are taking action while setting medium-term environmental targets in stages. As part of this mid-term environmental goals, we are aiming to eliminate plastic packaging materials for newly designed small products by 2025.
The product box and main tray of Xperia 10 VI are made from Sony’s Original Blended Material, comprising bamboo, sugar cane fibres, and recycled paper, making it possible to achieve individual packaging that is completely plastic-free. In addition to Sony’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic, plastic tape used to seal shipping cartons has been replaced by paper to make packaging more environmentally friendly.
Furthermore, approximately 50% of the raw materials for some of the parts used inside and outside the main body are environmentally friendly resins (recycled resins, plant-based resins, etc.), including SORPLAS™, a flame-retardant recycled plastic developed by Sony.
Accessibility
From enabling voice control to increasing text size, you can customize your Xperia 10 VI to suit your needs, using accessibility settings and apps.
Accessories
Style Cover with Stand for Xperia 10 VI
The XPERIA 10 VI has three colour matching optional covers with a built-in stand, convenient for live streaming and video chats. This slim cover is designed to perfectly fit the shape of Xperia 10 VI body combining ease of holding and functionality. A new ring strap is also included for additional comfort. In addition to providing a stable grip on your fingers, you can also wear it around your neck by combining it with a neck strap (not included). The covers also use Sony’s recycled SORPLAS™ as part of the raw material.
Availability
Xperia 10 VI will be available in Blue, Black and White from the middle of June onwards for £349 / €399. Pre-orders start from the 15th May, please visit: www.sony.co.uk for more details.
Creo is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2024. The shortlist of 30 filmmakers across six categories are awarded the unique experience of attending a week of special events at the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Los Angeles, including a workshop program providing unparalleled access behind-the-scenes of the industry and culminating in the Awards ceremony on May 30, 2024 where the six category winners, chosen by a selection of expert judges, are announced.
Established by Creo and sponsored by Sony, the sophomore edition of the major annual awards program for short films provides a gateway for the development of exceptional cinematic talent and sets out to elevate voices with an original perspective on storytelling. This year’s shortlist was chosen from over 8,400 films by more than 5,000 filmmakers across 148 countries and territories submitted across six categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Environment, Animation, Student, andFuture Format.
The shortlisted stories range from a poignant documentary about two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years, a filmmaker’s search for the last remaining gibbon in Kuala Lumpur, a homeless ballet dancer undertaking a life-changing audition, a spontaneous romance between two strangers thrown together by grounded flights, and much more. Representing a truly global perspective on filmmaking, the shortlist includes films from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States.
Working from a longlist of commended submissions, the 30 shortlisted filmmakers were chosen by Emmy-award winning cinematographer Robert Primes ASCand celebrated Australian filmmaker Unjoo Moon. At the second stage of the judging process, judges Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, Co-Founders and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Classics (Call Me By Your Name, The Father, Whiplash); Rob Hardy ASC, BSC, BAFTA award-winning cinematographer (Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Ex-Machina, Civil War) ; Kate Reid BSC, acclaimed British cinematographer (Game of Thrones, Great Expectations, Silo) will choose this year’s category winners, awarding creative excellence and original approaches to narrative. Both stages of the judging process are chaired by award-winning director Justin Chadwick(Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, The Other Boleyn Girl, Tulip Fever).
The 30 shortlisted filmmakers will be flown to Los Angeles to attend a comprehensive four-day workshop program at the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City from May 28 – 31, 2024, culminating in a black-tie Awards ceremony on May 30, 2024. Held at the Cary Grant Theater and hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Denny Directo, during the ceremony the six category winners will be announced, receiving a range of cash prizes and equipment. This immersive experience provides filmmakers with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with fellow filmmakers and leaders in the field of cinema, and to gain exclusive access behind-the-scenes of the industry, with workshops led by Sony Pictures executives, and covering a range of topics from keynotes by major cinematographers, screenings and Q&A sessions, to insights into working with talent agencies and using cutting-edge technologies, to film scoring and music rights.
Justin Chadwick, award-winning theater, television and film director and Chair of the Jury, says: “The level of submission and the international scope of new voices shortlisted for the Awards is thrilling. Across the 30 chosen filmmakers the perspectives told are manifold and captivating, charged with a passion and authenticity. I am delighted to once again lead this selection of filmmaking; a vision of storytelling and cinematic ingenuity and an aperture into the filmmakers who shall make up the future of our industry.”
Scott Gray, Founder and CEO, Creo, says: “With a staggering 8,400 films submitted this year, the caliber of entries received for this second edition of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards and the shortlist of filmmakers selected express the exceptional, global stories set to be showcased at this year’s event. We are grateful to Sony for providing this incredible opportunity for emerging filmmakers, and we extend our gratitude to our esteemed panel of judges for their invaluable expertise and insight in selecting the shortlist to join us in Los Angeles this May.”
The films and filmmakers comprising this year’s shortlist are:
FICTION
The Fiction category rewards narrative-led submissions that convey an original fictional story or event.
Katie Blair (USA),Imogene – Imogene is a single, free-spirited New Yorker in her 40s, whose traditional family is plotting to get her pregnant by inviting a donor for dinner;
Tan Ce Ding (Malaysia),Please Hold the Line – A young scam call operator finds herself in a moral dilemma as she navigates a life-changing situation;
Elliott Gonzo (UK),Hard Times – In east London, Danny, a man juggling fatherhood and addiction, is unexpectedly left to look after his daughter for the night, making a risky decision to involve her in a dangerous job for a much-needed paycheck;
Jason Hogan (UK),Twenty – Emily, a homeless ballet dancer, undertakes a potentially life-changing audition;
Margareth Villers (Estonia),What’s Up With Numbats? – In a small town library, meticulous Eve embarks on an absurd quest to find a missing book, determined to prove her colleague wrong after a minor disagreement.
NON-FICTION
The Non-Fiction category awards short films that are predominantly factual in content. These can include archive footage, documentary footage, reenactments and animation.
Jean Chapiro (Mexico),Hasta Encontrarlos (Till We Find Them) – After her daughter disappears in Mexico, a determined mother forms a collective of grieving families, navigating the harrowing landscape of disappearances as they search for loved ones, finding solace in healing dolls representing their missing children;
Olawunmi Hassan (Nigeria),Ìrún Dídì – From traditional Yoruba techniques to modern interpretations, the film traces the evolution of the timeless art of hair plaiting, as it becomes a sacred ritual of self-care and empowerment;
Jordan Matthew Horowitz (USA),Jack and Sam – A poignant documentary about two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years;
Florian Nick (Germany),Beyond Hope – Following highly trained volunteers dedicated to rescuing people in danger, the film portrays the heroic work of the Icelandic Association for Search & Rescue, exploring the physical and emotional challenges upon its members;
Kayla Robinson (USA),Quilted Education – Historian and skilled quilter Karen Hinton Robinson uses her talents to create beautiful artworks to educate and inform on Black history.
ENVIRONMENT
The Environment category champions films that communicate a positive future for the planet. The Environment category is part of Creators for the Planet, a global year-round engagement program set up by Creo and developed in collaboration with the United Nations Foundation and Sony Pictures.
Curtis Essel (Ghana),The Permaculturist– Vegan chef, permaculture enthusiast, and content creator Gaz Oakley meets permaculture expert Bemeriki Dusabe, a Congolese refugee who has been living in a settlement in Uganda for the last 16 years;
Solmund MacPherson (Canada),Wildmen of the Greater Toronto Area– A group of Toronto citizens fed up with the rising cost of living renounce their personhood en masse to legally become animals;
Palmer Morse (USA),Usugilix Awakun – Shayla, a passionate Unangax̂ scientist, delves into vital research concerning toxic shellfish;
Annie Roth (USA), Hellbent– In a small rural town in Pennsylvania, the refuge of a rare salamander and the only source of clean drinking water for 700 people is threatened by the installation of a fracking waste injection well;
Myles Storey (Malaysia), Finding Solo – Amongst the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur lies an isolated forest which is home to Solo, the forest’s last remaining gibbon.
ANIMATION
New to this year’s program, the Animation category embraces filmmakers using stop-motion, motion graphics, computer animation, drawn-on-film, rotoscoping, experimental animation, and additional available techniques.
Eva Louise Hall (USA),Mira – A struggling accordionist busker gets more than she bargained for when her desire to get noticed attracts the attention of a mysterious and enticing competitor;
Radheya Jegatheva (Australia),Bird Drone – A lonely seagull looking for love struggles to accept that its newfound object of affection is a human-operated drone with a limited battery life;
Lisa Kenney (UK), Mum’s Spaghetti – MC mastermind Poppy and her beatboxing border terrier Snoop are the new kids in town – and they’re ready to make their reputation known;
Kyle Novak (Czech Republic),Ángulos de la Hora (Hour Angle) – After their flight is grounded, two strangers agree to an anonymous tryst as their new travel plans are arranged;
Paul Robinson (USA),Resource:Full – Set in a desiccated landscape, an anthropomorphic machine extracts the energy from a solitary tree bud in an attempt to depart the depleted planet.
STUDENT
The Student category rewards filmmakers studying a film course at a registered institution at a diploma or degree level worldwide.
Natalia Bermúdez (Mexico), Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC), Mexico, Apnea – Renata, a young and talented swimmer, has a secret and fraught relationship with her swimming coach Liliana;
Katniss Tung Cheng (Hong Kong) & Salvador Alejandro Gutiérrez (Mexico), IADT – Dun Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design + Technology,Ireland, Below the Window – A new mother’s descent into darkness is triggered by the arrival of a mysterious wayfarer;
Farah Jabir (USA), New York University, USA,Kasbi– A middle-aged Pakistani housewife, in search of herself, hires a young, self-assured sex worker to keep her company for the night;
Raheem Razak (South Africa), AFDA, South Africa,Anguish– In what seems to be a zombie-infested world, devoted son Sam must tend to his zombie mother while surviving the apocalypse himself;
Muangthai Sarupkarn (Thailand), King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand,Stigma – A look back at one of the most brutal family homicides in Thailand’s history, perpetrated a decade ago in the Bangkok metropolis and described as a ‘cold-blooded’ and racially motivated act.
FUTURE FORMAT
The Future Format category champions a new generation of aspiring filmmakers, welcoming 2 to 5-minute-long films shot exclusively on a smartphone.
Muzamil Bhat (India),Polite Waters – Following the challenges faced by fishermen in the Wular Lake region, the story highlights the impact of man-made pollution and climate change on their work and livelihood;
Cristian Daniel (Uruguay),PARASOMNIA – A young man attempts to discover the unsettling presence in a dark corridor, with no knowledge of what may lie ahead;
Rana Ramy (Egypt),ABOVE/ZERO – A journey through the relationship between light, space, and subject, in an attempt to configure one’s existence within the light;
Bruno Sena (Brazil),Collapse – Through a powerful visual narrative, viewers witness the devastating consequences of human negligence as a fish tank becomes a metaphor for our planet’s deteriorating ecosystems;
Montgomery Taylor (UK),In The Bag – For the first time, witness a bank robbery from an angle you’ve never seen before.
Sony has announced the all-new BRAVIATVs line-up, along with perfectly matching new BRAVIATheatre home audio products – making it easier for consumers to choose and combine a complete home entertainment package for an outstanding cinematic experience.
BRAVIA
The flagship BRAVIA9 is capable of high peak luminance, deep blacks, supreme contrast and beautifully natural colours.
BRAVIA9 will feature Acoustic Multi-Audio+ and are the world’s first with Beam Tweeter at the top andFrame Tweeter at the sides to deliver cinematic surround sound.
Sony’s new Voice Zoom 3 recognises human dialogue through AI algorithms and amplifies or reduces its volume so even small dialogue sounds loud and clear.
Prime Video Calibrated Mode – a new mode designed to provide customers with even more ways to experience premium entertainment through the lens of the creator. Customers can enjoy optimum picture quality that is automatically calibrated across movies, series, and for the first time, live sports.
BRAVIATheatre
With BRAVIATheatre Bar 9 and BRAVIATheatre Bar 8 you can enjoy 360 Spatial Sound Mapping using just a single soundbar. BRAVIATheatre Quad can realise wider surround sound with 4 slim speakers.
360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, multiple phantom speakers are generated in locations where there are no actual physical speakers, such as above or to the side
BRAVIATheatre Products are compatible with the Sound Field Optimization, which automatically adjusts and tunes each speaker
Introducing BRAVIATheatre U – When you combine BRAVIA TVs and BRAVIA Theatre products, the Acoustic Center Sync function fuses the sound of the TV’s speakers and the soundbar seamlessly, creating a cinema-like experience where the sound appears to come directly from the TV screen.
Sony has announced the latest addition to its full-frame α (Alpha) E-mount lens line-up. FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is a large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens that maintains an F2.8 maximum aperture over the entire zoom range from 16 mm to 25 mm, combining supreme image quality with excellent portability due to its compact and lightweight design.
This new lens offers high-resolution performance, beautiful bokeh, and high-speed, high-precision, quiet, fast-tracking AF (autofocus). Weighing an impressively light 409 g, it is highly portable so you can easily enjoy every day shooting that emphasises the sense of perspective that can only be achieved with a wide-angle lens. It benefits from the same filter diameter, operability and roughly the same size and weight as the “FE 24-50mm F2.8 G” announced in February 2024, easy to use when shooting hand-held or when combined with a gimbal. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G expands the range of photographic and video expression for creators in a variety of scenes such as astrophotography, landscapes, architecture, portraits, general snapshots, and selfies.
Key features of FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
Compact and lightweight design with the latest optical and mechanical design.
Filter diameter φ67 mm, maximum diameter 74.8 mm, length 91.4 mm, weight approximately 409 g.
By effectively arranging three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glasses and four aspherical lenses, including one ED aspherical lens, various aberrations such as chromatic aberration are reduced, and high-resolution performance is achieved from the centre of the screen to the corner.
The 11-blade circular aperture and optimisation of spherical aberration provide the beautiful bokeh that is the hallmark of Sony G lenses.
High close-up shooting capability with a minimum shooting distance of 0.18 m and a maximum magnification of 0.20x[i].
Equipped with two linear motors, it enables high-speed, high-precision, high-tracking, and quiet focusing even on fast-moving subjects. It also supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to approximately 120 frames per second for the α9 III full-frame mirrorless camera[ii]. Smooth tracking even when shooting 4K120p/FHD240p[iii] high frame rate videos that require precise focusing.
The adoption of linear response MF during manual focus allows for smooth and high-quality image expression.
Reducing the focus breathing allows high-quality movie expression.
Compatible with the α series camera’s image stabilisation “Active Mode”[iv], achieving high image stabilisation effects.
High operability, including a focus hold button, aperture ring, aperture click ON/OFF switch, and focus mode switch.
Designed to be dust and moisture proof[v]with a fluorine coating that prevents dirt from sticking to the front surface of the lens.
Pricing and Availability
The new FE 16-25mm F2.8 G will be available in the UK and Ireland for approximately £1250 and €1400, respectively. It will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorised dealers throughout the UK and Europe.
A variety of exclusive stories, videos and exciting new content shot with the newest cameras and other Sony products can be found here. Sony’s European photography hub is available in 22 languages and details product news, competitions and an up-to-date list of Sony events in each country.
For more information about FE 16-25mm F2.8 G, please visit the links below.
Sony has announced the release of its new compact 35mm full-frame compatible α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens, FE 24-50MM F2.8 G standard zoom with F2.8 maximum aperture over the entire zoom range. Despite its small and lightweight body, it achieves the high-resolution performance and beautiful bokeh that can be expected from a large aperture G Lens with F2.8. It covers a focal length of 24 mm to 50 mm, allowing you to capture everything from still images such as everyday snapshots, and portraits to video shooting, all in high quality but with a design that will easily fit in the smallest of kit bags.
Key features of VX8033
With the latest optical and mechanical design, the dimensions have been kept compact with a filter diameter φ67 mm, maximum diameter 74.8 mm, length 92.3 mm, weight approximately 440 g.
Sharp and detailed images at all focal lengths are achieved thanks to the arrangement of four aspherical lenses and two pieces of ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass, so that aberrations such as chromatic aberration, are reduced, achieving high resolution performance from the center to corner.
FE 24-50MM F2.8 G uses an 11-blade circular aperture which together with the optimisation of spherical aberration provides the beautiful, soft and smooth bokeh that is characteristic of the G Lens series.
It has minimum shooting distance of 0.19 m (AF) at wide-end and a maximum magnification of 0.30 x (AF) offering high quality close-up shooting.
The quality is evident through the AF (auto focus) whereby, equipped with two linear motors, it achieves high-speed, high-precision, high-tracking, and quiet focusing. It also supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to 120 frames per second for the full-frame mirrorless camera Alpha 9 III. For those wanting a solid video performance, AF tracking is available for high frame rate 4K 120p or FHD 240p movie recording where critical focus control is required, plus it supports in-body Active Mode image stabilisation for steady shooting while walking. It is also compatible with the focus breathing compensation on camera bodies, allowing for high quality video expression. Intuitive manual focus is achieved thanks to the adoption of linear response MF which allows smooth and superior image expression.
FE 24-50MM F2.8 G is equipped with user-friendly functions such as a customisable focus hold button, aperture ring, aperture click ON/OFF switch, and focus mode switch, offering high operability and comprehensive control. Plus, for further ease of use, they are designed to be dust and moisture proof[v] with a fluorine coating which prevents dirt from sticking to the front surface of the lens.
Pricing and Availability
The new FE 24-50MM F2.8 G will be available in May for approximately £1150 and €1300 (IR). It will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorised dealers throughout Europe.
A variety of exclusive stories, videos and exciting new content shot with the newest cameras and other Sony products can be found here. Sony’s European photography hub is available in 22 languages and details product news, competitions and an up-to-date list of Sony events in each country.
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment, confirmed a new action-espionage game in the latest State of Play. View the full announcement here.
“Yes, today, I’m excited to announce that we at Kojima Productions are creating a brand-new action-espionage game,” said Hideo Kojima. “Preparations are underway, but production will begin in earnest after Death Stranding 2. We have strong experience with Sony Interactive Entertainment, having grown the action-espionage genre together for almost 30 years, and while most of our partnerships with Sony in the past have been for games, they also produce music and films, and this will definitely be a cooperative collaboration.”
With the full support of Sony Interactive Entertainment, this new action-espionage game will use cutting-edge technology and a stellar cast to deliver an experience like no other. Blurring the boundaries between film and games, offering near life-like graphics and a new take on interactive entertainment.
