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Own a Sony QX10 or QX100 Hub Lens – then you might want the Sony SPA-TA1

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If you own a QX10 or QX100 hub lens as shown above but have a device or tablet over 85mm in width then Sony has the answer. The SPA-TA1. Due out around April, this is an attachment that comes in different sizes as below.

(Depth × height width ×) size:
(1) about 85 × 65.6 × 33.9Mm
(2) about 106 × 65.6 × 33.9Mm
(3) about 127 × 65.6 × 33.9Mm
(4) about 148 × 65.6 × 33.9 mm
(5) about 169 × 65.6 × 33.9Mm
(6) about 190 × 65.6 × 33.9mm Weight: about 31g ((6) is installed) Material: Plastic

※ The included attachment of DSC-QX100/QX10 shipped with smartphone of 54-75mm width.

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Source – Sony Japan

Further Thoughts on the Sony QX10 and QX100 Hub Lens Cameras

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I have had the QX10 and QX100 now for several weeks and my views on them have slightly changed. They are both excellent however I now carry the QX10 with me more than the QX100.

I carry the QX10 permanently with me as it is considerably lighter and smaller to pocket. It also has 10x optical zoom so for most situations it is a better option to carry.

If I know I will be travelling to somewhere specifically where I intend to take photos or where there might be an opportunity for good shots then I will take the QX100. The QX100 takes incredible quality photos.

But if I had to choose just one, it would be the QX10. If I wanted QX100 quality I would use a DSLR camera instead.

However, my wife and I have been out several times with our iPhone 5S’s using the QX10 and QX100 and had a great time using them. More fun actually than most cameras.

Sony QX10 and QX100 camera shootout plus update from Sony on software

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At the weekend my wife and I took our iPhone 5S’s and the QX10 and QX100 with a tripod and tried to see who could take the better photos. We spend several hours taking photos and both lenses took excellent photos.

Shot below using the Sony QX100
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The 10x zoom on the QX10 did manage some amazing shots from far away and overall is a very versatile add on. But the QX100 is in a class of its own; the quality is so obviously superior.

Same mast, but zoomed in using the Sony QX10 below.
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To recap on my review and articles on the QX10 look here https://gavinsgadgets.wordpress.com/?s=QX10&submit=Search

To compare photos from the QX10 and QX100 go to my Flickr – currently as of today’s date, the night shot is from the QX100, then the next 8 are from the QX10 and the following 8 on my photostream from the QX100. Click here http://www.flickr.com/photos/gavinfabl100/

In case you read this a while later the Qx10 photos start from Vixen Tor Dartmoor v2 down to Brentor Church, then next 8 are QX100. Then follow pattern as per below for rest.

As a comparison after the QX100 shots on my photo stream, the next 2 are from the iPhone 5S. The following 2 of Exeter Cathedral again from the QX10, and the next 2 from the iPhone 5S.

The QX100 has incredible low light capabilities. This shot below was taken at night.
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Don’t forget all the enclosed shots in this article are not the full resolution. You need to go to my Flickr page to review the unedited full resolution shots.

Sony QX10 and QX100 attachable lenses for android and iOS

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So there I was thinking about the Samsung Note 3, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Sony Xperia Z1 as my next phone and then Sony launches the QX10 and QX100 lenses.

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Sony DSC-QX100 £399

Works with any android or iOS  smartphone. Simply mount the smart lens to your phone or hold in your hand or attach to a tripod.

One touch connection with NFC. High-performance 1.0-type Exmor™ CMOS sensor with 20.2 effective megapixels, -F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens has a wide aperture to allow more light to enter the camera, for easy, creative effects.

Take complete control – use the functions on your smartphone’s touchscreen to compose and shoot, or use the control ring to manually fine-tune zoom and focus. Get close with 3.6x optical zoom – pull yourself closer to the scene and capture the long-distance shot you’re after. Optical SteadyShot reduces the effect of shaky hands for crisp, blur-free images.

Capture your own HD movies – thanks to the large CMOS sensor, the smart lens will shoot high-quality HD movies (30p) with low noise, even in the dark. Shoot fast, shoot clear – the high-speed BIONZ imaging processor powers rapid shooting for quick and clear results.

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Sony DSC-QX10 £179

Same idea as its big brother but a G lens with 10x optical zoom. Optical SteadyShot reduces the effect of shaky hands for crisp, blur-free photos and videos. An 18MP Exmor R™ CMOS sensor ensures crisp, detailed results in every frame.

No noise, just smooth images – back-illumination technology inside the sensor collects light more efficiently to ensure minimal levels of noise. Capture your own HD movies – thanks to the CMOS sensor, the smart lens will shoot high-quality HD movies (30p) with low noise, even in the dark. Shoot fast, shoot clear – the high-speed BIONZ imaging processor powers rapid shooting for quick and clear results.

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So with either one of these lenses I could attach these to my Nexus 4 and have a super HQ camera.

Also the lens has its own battery and memory card slot, so not drawing on my phones battery. The lenses can be used without the phone to.

So is this a great idea or a nutty one? Well it is in the top 3 at Amazon!