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- ↑ Sony E-mount
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- ↑ Richard Sibley (August 18, 2014). "Sony unveils Alpha 5100 with 24.3-million-pixel sensor, touchscreen and Fast Hybrid AF system".
- ↑ "Sony A6000 officially announced! It's the world fastest autofocus camera!". February 12, 2014.