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According to a recent interview at Russian website Photar.ru, the Sony a7S III is still not ready and a possible APS-c flagship camera Sony a7000 / a6700 coming soon.
In an exclusive interview with Sony Managers, talking about the future Mirrorless Sony cameras, including the long-waited Sony a7S III, Sony a6500 successor and more. Continue reading “Interview: Sony a7S III Not Ready, Sony a7000 / a6700 Coming Soon”
Nikon is rumored to purchase the new Sony 60MP sensor called the IMX455. The Sony IMX455AQR sensor features 60MP, 8k video, and offers native 64 ISO.
As you might remember Sony will allegedly announce two new sensors. One of them will be capable of 60 megapixel stills, 16 channels, and 8K video recording. The other one is 36MP BSI stacked sensor which will probably be used on the Sony A9 II.
The Sony 60MP sensor PDAF is supposed to be better than the Multi-CAM 20000 currently used in some Nikon cameras. Possible candidates for this high-resolution IMX455AQR sensor are the Nikon D860 and the Nikon Z8. Continue reading “Nikon Rumored to Purchase the new Sony 60MP sensor (IMX455)”
Sony a9 II is rumored to be announced in September 2019. The Mark II version of high-speed full frame mirrorless camera is expected to feature a 36MP BSI stacked sensor.
The Sony a9 mirrorless camera is now $1000 off at Amazon, B&H, Adorama for $3,498. Continue reading “Sony a9 II Rumored to be Announced in September 2019”
Tokina FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE Macro lens now officially announced. Designed for Sony E-Mount cameras, Tokina FíRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE MACRO is the second lens in FíRIN series designed to help shooting artistic photos of people, landscape or things at a very close distance, allowing to see the details that human eyes would hardly see.
The US price is $599 (£579 in the UK). Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Sample photos from the Tokina FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro lens for E-mount are available here and here. Continue reading “Tokina FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE Macro Lens for Sony E-Mount”
ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III lens. It has been designed for Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z cameras.
This full frame optic has a natural 50mm focal length and ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture making it ideal for low light situations.
The aperture control enables you full creative control over the amount of background blur and with such a large maximum aperture you should get a good Bokeh effect.
Compared to the previous version this new lens is slightly more compact and offers better flare resistance than the previous generation.
The US price is $799, you can check the availability at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III Lens”
The firmware update version 3.0 for Sony a7R III (Amazon/Adorama/B&H Photo Video) and a7 III (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama) full-frame mirrorless cameras now officially released.
With this major upgrade these Sony FE-mount cameras gets enhanced real-time Eye AF functionality as well as an Eye AF mode designed specifically for animals. Here are first roundup video tests of a7 III & a7R III with firmware version 3.0.
Sony Alpha Camera Firmware Update Quick Guide
Continue reading “First Video Tests of Sony a7 III & a7R III Firmware 3.0”
Sony Alpha Camera Firmware Update Quick Guide ! IMPORTANT: In order to perform a firmware update on a camera, ensure that the camera’s battery is fully charged. If the battery is not fully charged, and the battery dies during firmware updates, the camera may become inoperable. Continue reading “Sony Alpha Camera Firmware Update Quick Guide”
Sony released major firmware update V3.0 for the A7 III and a7R III full frame mirrorless cameras, bringing enhanced real-time Eye AF functionality as well as an Eye AF mode designed specifically for animals.
As for the a9, Sony anticipated firmware version 6.0 will be released Summer 2019 and will include Animal Eye AF and the interval shooting modes now available for the a7R III and a7 III.
Continue reading “Firmware Update Version 3.0 for Sony a7R III and a7 III Cameras Released”
7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II lens announced for mirrorless cameras with APS-c sized image sensors. The new mirrorless lens will be available for Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fuji X and MFT mounts.
Fisheye manual focus prime lens designed for mirrorless cameras and provides a 12mm equivalent focal length for APS-c and 15mm for Micro Four Thirds mounts.
The price is expected to be around ¥24,000 excluding tax or around $210 (the current version sells for around $140).
7Artisans lenses are sold at: AmazonUS | AmazonUK | AmazonDE | eBayUS. Continue reading “Announced : 7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II Lens for Mirrorless Cameras”
Sony is reportedly working on a full-frame sensor which will shoot 102 MP photos and 6K videos. The sensor is named as IMX555CQR and it will shoot high-resolution photos in 12,288 x 8,192 image size (that’s 12K in video terms).
The sensor also provides digital readout for 16-bit still images. As for video, the sensor is supposed to shoot 6K video in 12-bit using pixel binning mode. Continue reading “Sony 102MP Full Frame Sensor with 6K Video Support in the Works”
