At SonyStore US (Click here and see for yourself) you can get plenty of Sony cameras for a ridiculous price. The A7r for example sells for $199 only (Click here)! And the Sony 500mm f/4.0 got a $11,700 off on Amazon US (Click here to see it).
This obviously has to be a mistake! Anyway, if you buy the camera you may get the cam for the currently displayed price?
Thanks Viet and MR.A. for spotting this.
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“I see the light”
A7s + Samyang 14/2.8
ISO 8000, focal length 14mm, f/2.8, shutter speed 20 sec
Our reader “Gift Of Light” worked with the A7II and A7s in extreme subzero temperatureconditions. These are soem of the pics and a short report of his adventure. The full reportage can be seen at SonyAlphaForum (Click here).
“Tracer”
A7s + FE 70-200/4
ISO 100, focal length 200mm, f/4, shutter speed 1/5,000 sec
“At lake Baikal, the average temperature is around -15 to -10 degree Celsius. All of my stuff, as in list, worked well, except the battery life. As all of us can expect, the battery life in a bit extreme cold weather should not be long. However, there is something more than that. Sometime I found that the battery status abruptly decreased from many percentages to exhausted, occurred in both A7II and A7s, but after the battery was changed both of them can work normally.
“Burning Cave”
A7 + FE 16-35/4
ISO 100, focal length 16mm, f/19, shutter speed 1/10 sec (HDR blend with +2 and -2 stops photos)
By the way, the exhausted batteries were found that they didn’t really exhaust because when I put them in the chargers, they didn’t charged from the zero. Moreover, I encountered a big problem once about this issue during the trip. At one morning, I went outdoors early since 4:00 AM and stayed there until 8:00 AM. At around 8:00 AM, my A7II abruptly showed exhausted battery status. I tried to replace the battery with many of unused batteries in my bag several times, but each time the A7II showed exhausted battery status after take a few shots. And as I told you earlier, all of them didn’t really exhaust. I don’t know what is the problem between the battery or the camera, but I think the latter is most likely. Otherwise, there is nothing to complaint about my Sony stuff.
“Dawn of The Coldest Desolation”
A7 II + FE 16-35/4
Blending two shots of
ISO 400, focal length 16 mm, f/16, shutter speed 2 sec (for a man)
ISO 100, focal length 16mm, f/16, shutter speed 8 sec (for whole photograph)
However, I want to request something from Sony. First of all, if it is possible, please make new battery with larger capacity. The A7 series is growing day by day and make attention from many professional photographers who want to use a smaller and lighter system for their work but still get image quality of full frame camera. But, to think that if you want to travel to remote areas without electricity for a while, you must bring a huge pack of your batteries to make sure that you will have enough power supply during your trip. That is not good. Another request, could you please add depth of field scale (or even hyperfocal distance) into the camera, just like when we turn the focusing ring and then the focusing distance pop up in the camera. It should be a great feature for landscape shooter like me. These are all I want to request for this time.”
“A7 Mk II on Ice”
A7s + FE 55/1.8
ISO 100, focal length 55mm, f/11, shutter speed 1/60 sec
A lot more images can be seen at SonyAlphaForum (Click here).
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Yuri Afanasiev
Morning in red. “Red dress” serial. Sony a7r + FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | 125mm | F / 6,3 | ISO 1000 | 1/40, light from windows + Reflector (Silver)
My Site http://www.photoru.ru/
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Hans Herbig
Josten Pa Langs, a Classic Norwegian Fjelll Ski Tour, traversing Jostedaals Breen, Europe’s longest Glacier. A three day self supported Mini Expedition, Camping on the Glacier. Since we had to carry a lot of gear anyways, i stuck with the a6000 and the Zeiss Zoom. A perfect combo as it turned out!
Calvin Taylor
” You & Me ” Gannet in love 26/05/2015
Sony A99
One Click Photographer
Carlos Rodrigues Silva
“Sony A7 + Sony FE28-70mmF/3.5-5.6OSS in Studio”
My Real Love
Model – Filomena Silva
Photo & Edition – Carlos Rodrigues
Best Quality – http://ift.tt/1KFf9j4
Page – http://ift.tt/1QCp7Ce
Note Sri
Sony A77 + Sigma 10mm f/2.8 DC Fisheye HSM
Sagano Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Japan
Tula Top
“Hoodwinked”
Mt. Hood from Multorpor Ponds · Mt. Hood National Forest · Government Camp · Oregon · USA
Sony a7R, Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS, ISO 50, 1s at f/13
If you’re wondering why I chose the settings I did, it was to slow down the shutter speed to overcome camera shake from shutter shock. One of the reasons I’m eagerly anticipating the Mark II and hoping this gets addressed.
Prints available at: http://ift.tt/1HDh6WY
José Ramos – Nature & Landscape Photography
“Dance of the Spirits” | Kirkujfell, Iceland
Sony a77 + Sigma 10-20mm
Aperture: f/4
Shutter speed: 30 seconds
Focus: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Wireless Remote Timer
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 tripod + MH055M0-Q6 ballhead
Stefan Schopohl Photography
Skyline of Frankfurt / Main, Germany. Photo taken on Flößerbrücke.
Sony A77, Sigma 10-20mm / 10mm / f9 at 0.8sec / ISO 400
http://ift.tt/1KFf9ja
Dancook on SonyAlphaForum
Comic Con May 2015
A7S + YN-E3-RT + 2 x Canon 600 EX RT, hand held beauty dish in the halls of comic con.
Stefan Grosjean
My love affair with colors
Sony A7S + FE 24-70 @ 43mm, f5.6, 1/20s, ISO 400
http://ift.tt/O7XGoP
David Terrazas Morales
Jewellery campaign: Sony A7M2 and Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS
Taken at: ISO160, 161mm, f/14, 1/125sec
Link to my website: http://ift.tt/nGYvkK
Pedro Santos
Sony A7r + FE35/2.8
Calle Sigrell
Bentley fom the Gumbal 3000 Race in Stockholm
Sony A7MK2 + Samyang 135
Tom Wirtz
The Gray House – Sims, North Dakota. Sony a7, Sony/Ziess 4/24-70 lens.
William Leong
RX100m3
Jake Jung
Firefly Season
Kagawa, Japan.
α6000 + SEL1018
You can find more of my photos here: http://ift.tt/1wK6RkA
SAR readers noticed that appearance of a tiny A900 A-mount PEN stick on eBay (Click here to see/buy them). And you can really take off the lens! Cute
Now let’s hope soem real A-mount camera will follow as next
Sony A7s VS Panasonic GH4
Ryan: “I shot this feature for /DRIVE run-and-gun style with the Sony A7S a couple months ago. The A7S was rigged with a SmallHD DP4, JuicedLink XLR, Westside AV Sony L battery adaptor and a Movcam cage. Filming took three very long days in direct Arizona sun. The full 27-minute piece was edited and graded in 2 days with Final Cut Pro X. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SwWoTYJp9A”
Almos: “his a super low light test I did with the sony A7s, testing out how well the autofocus works in very low light at f5.6 for video. I used the stock 28-70FE lens. Let me just say, it works unbelievably well (in addition to the A7S being an unbelievable low light camera, that we already know). I did this test when recording a BTS footage of a band recording in a pitch dark studio. I like it so much I cut it into a Birdman tribute, enjoy 
Sean: “I made this during the Sony/B&H/Philip Bloom event, and was hoping you might share it on your sight: http://ift.tt/1FK2aIu”
Danas: “Maybe you would like to see and post a short video done with A7s – perfect travel partner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DXPiK6R2Mc“
Florian: “May I ask your attention a moment to introduce the first film project “WAITING” made in Lisbon. All clips are shot up with sony A7S. This project aims to provide an artistic vision of a city, a country, a place … The films of this project are available in several more or less short formats. Some were processed in time “capsules”, while others have been so longer and documented. http://ift.tt/1BV9RX9“
Jannik: “I found it to be very easy compared to the conventional way of grading, because the Software seems to handle the footage better. And best of all, it’s free! Here’s the link to my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCmnuYXl7Gw”
Peter: “Not a rumour but just sharing my wedding video production shot with a pair of A7S. Quality from these cameras are just amazing! http://ift.tt/1FK29Vc. Am waiting for A7sII now to buy more!”
Sony A7s store links:
Sony A7s in USA/CA at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony USA, Sony Canada.
Sony A7s in Eu at Sony DE, UK, ES, FR, IT, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, NO, FI, PL. And Wex UK.
A7s Gariz leather case in Black (Click here), Brown (Click here), Red (Click here) and Orange (Click here).
Quick Look: Canon Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L
Possible three new APS-C E-mount lenses to come in 2015…(SonyAlphaForum).
FE 35mm Distagon review at Focus Numerique.
Sony Fe 4/16-35 Review (SonyAlphaForum).
Keeping obstacles within your frame can be a good thing! (Sony Blog).
Canon 11-24 on A7r (Tomang).
Steve: “I wanted to share this short film shot mostly with my Sony Nex7, Canon FD glass and a Novaflex adapter. A few scenes (the low-angle footsteps & inside the church) were shot on my iPhone 5s. Enjoy. http://ift.tt/1BvHCQ4”
Maico: “I spent the last weeks reverse engineering the Sony PlayMemories Camera appstore and found out how to install custom apps on Sony NEX / Alpha cameras. I wanted to post my findings on nex-hack.info, but the site seems nearly dead and invitation-only. That’s why I send the link to you:
http://ift.tt/1BvHCQ8
Give it a try if you want to. I hope it works.
The source is available here:
http://ift.tt/1BvHCQd
There is still a lot of work to do, but it is a proof of concept which should allow us to start understanding PMCA apps and begin to develop our own.Feel free to ask me any questions.
Thanks!
Kind regards
ma1co“
Prodigital is now offering new rebates on Tamron A-mount and E-mount lenses on their eBay page. And there is also a $300 off on the Open Box Sony PZ 28-135mm lens via Popflash:
E-Mount:
$250 off on the Tamron 18-200mm E-mount lens (Click here)
$300 off on the Sony PZ 28-135mm E-mount lens (Click here)
A-Mount:
$130 off on the Tamron 70-300mm lens (Click here)
$120 off on the Tamron 70-200mm lens (Click here)
$100 off on the Tamron 24-70mm lens (Click here)
$80 off on the Tamron SP 150-600mm lens (Click here)
$210 off on the Tamron 90mm macro lens (Click here)
$120 off on the Tamron 10-24mm lens (Click here)
$140 off on the Tamron 28-75mm lens (Click here)
$100 off on the Tamron 18-270mm lens (Click here)
$220 off on the Tamron 17-50mm lens (Click here)
$30 off on the Tamron 18-200mm lens (Click here)
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Zeiss posted new image samples shot with the Batis lenses on Flickr (Click here). These have been shot by Michael Semaan, Fine Art Photographer, Laguna Beach, California. He writes:
“Working with the ZEISS Batis lenses has been a fascinating experience. The OLED display is truly unique and differentiated from anything else on the market, showing exact focus distance and depth of field in any light condition. The optical characteristics and rendering of the lenses, build quality, ergonomics, weather sealing, auto focus, and resulting images are superb. ZEISS Batis lenses are enabling a new era of professional photography.”
Both Batis lenses are now available for preorder in USA and Europe (UK/Germany)
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens in US at Adorama, Bhphoto. In Eu at Amazon DE, WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto. In EU at Amazon DE, WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
In Europe and Asia the Loxias can be found in Stock via eBay sellers (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).
Image of the Pentax FF prototype at CP+ (Source: DC.watch).
By end of 2015 Pentax will announce their first digital Full Frame DSLR (picture can be seen on top). Rumor has it that Pentax will use the current Sony 36MP sensor used by the Nikon DSLR and Sony A7r. The very important news is that it will feature a High Resolution shooting mode according to the reliable source Thistanaka. The same feature is already used by their brand new K-3II:
The K-3 II is the first camera in the PENTAX line to incorporate Pixel Shift Resolution® for capturing still life subjects with ultra-high resolving power. Pixel shift technology uses the camera’s in-body Shake Reduction mechanism to move the image sensor at single pixel increments, capture 4 separate images, which are subsequently combined into a single high definition image. Benefits include higher resolving power, reduced false color and improved overall image quality of non-moving subjects.
If Pentax can use Sony sensor and their on sensor stabilization for high-resolution mode…than Sony should do this too! As Diglloyd reported such a feature on the A7rII could generate 144MP raw files of your…cat pictures
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DxOmark (Click here) posted the full Sony FE 24-240mm lens test. They write:
Costing $998, the FE 24-240mm is not very cheap, but packing a massive 10x focal range, Sony’s OSS image stabilization and dust/moisture resistant construction, you get a lot of lens for your money.
While offering a versatile all-in-one solution for wide-angle or long telephoto shots without having to change lenses, the FE 24-240mm is not the strongest optically and ranks in the lower half of our lens database. That said, the image quality delivered by the FE 24-240mm is good for a superzoom, and as we’ve seen in the Sony FE 24-240mm vs Nikon 28-300mm analysis, the Sony is as good in most areas and actually slightly better than the Nikon at the wider apertures.
The FE 24-240mm’s performance is also better at the wider focal lengths between 24-50mm. Zoom in further to the telephoto focal lengths and Sharpness and Transmission start to suffer somewhat, which has affected its overall score. Head-to-head against the $1,498 FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS, the analysis showed that much better performance is available from a dedicated telephoto zoom with more homogenous sharpness across the entire frame. At the wider focal lengths, however, the FE 24-240mm actually displays better edge sharpness than the FE 28-70mm standard zoom, which covers a much shorter focal range. So if you’re looking for a good quality standard zoom with the added versatility of being able to shoot telephoto without changing lenses, the FE 24-240mm is a convenient and good value choice for Sony A7 shooters.
Sony 24-240mm FE lens store links:
USA: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, FocusCamera, Sony US.
Europe: Sony Germany, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
Asia: Digitalrev, CameraPRO, Sony Australia.
Gariz launched an extremely gorgeous Alcantara version of their A7II case. You can already buy it here:
On eBay in Black (Click here) and Red (Click here).
On Amazon US in Black (Click here) and Red (Click here).
Alcantara is not leather and has the following advantages:
– It feels like leather but it is not.
– Increased durability and stain resistance over leather
– It doesn’t make you sweat.
– It’s flame retardant in case your camera gets launched in an open fire
P:S.: Alcantara is composed of about 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane and is very much used in Sports cars because it feels good but you don’t sweat in it.
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After one of my trusted sources told me that Sony was already producing the A7rII things got a bit silent here. I believe Sony will make a “silent” announcement of the camera just like it happened with the A7II. This means no bloggers and almost no photographers will be able to get their hands on the camera in advance. And if you remember the A7II got announced in Japan only at first.
According to a person who was able to get in contact with a person from Sony Japan this is what to expect with the A7rII:
It has same 36Mp sensor and from what I’ve been told it will have EFCS and IBIS and faster AF.
The A7000 (or whatever the final name will be) is coming in mid-June. So let’s hope the A7rII is coming too and will not get any delay like it happened with the A7000. Remember while the A7000 release info should finally be the right one I am yet not(!) sure when the A7rII is coming.
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While this news is not directly related to the Alpha World it’s still interesting to hear about Sony’s future sensor tech. Feng.com reports that the next generation of Apple iPhones will use a brand new 12 Megapixel RGBW Sony sensor. The “W” stands for “White” pixels and it allows to increase the sensitivity which is a weak point of current smartphone photocameras. Usually those RGBW sensors have as a consequence that the pixels size decreased and therefore the image quality gets poorer. But Sony claims they solved this with a new kind of technology (not explained yet):
While the individual pixels of the Sony models are extremely minute at 1.12μm, the incorporation of the “RBGW Coding” function has realized a SN ratio (signal-to-noise ratio) equivalent to that of a unit pixel size of 1.4μm under conventional methods, which in turn has enables the image sensors to achieve a higher resolution at a more compact size.
Don’t know if that RGBW sensor tech will be applied on future APS-C or FF sensors too.
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How to Make the World’s Greatest Sandwich… from Gary Yost on Vimeo.
Gary (video on top): “Hey there… I’m a DP who usually uses big cameras from Black Magic, Sony F55, etc. I recently bought an RX100m3 to see if it could function as a b-cam and was so impressed by it that I decided to shoot a little test using just the RX100 — mostly to see how well the XAVCS files could take a grade in Davinci Resolve. Well… it’s freakin amazing. What a little powerhouse! Here’s the result. Entirely shot with the RX100m3 with the exception of the first shot, an aerial made with a DJI Inspire. Enjoy, and feel free to link to it if you like it. http://ift.tt/1G0VPvN”
FE 55mm lens review at Admiringlight
A7II review at Epicmirrorless.
Sony Artisan Profile: Caroline Jensen (Sony Blog).
Shogun Firmware Update V6.21 (Atomos).
Sigma 18-35mm ART lens issues (SonyAlphaForum).
Einfach nur genial: Das Sonnar T* FE 2,8/35 ZA an der Sony alpha 7 – Teil 2 (Joerghaag).
Blue Eden: “We shot this sailing over a week in Phuket and the Phi Phi islands using a Sony a7s and Nikon D800. Check it out, and hope you can feature it if you like it
SAR reader Wes (Thanks!) noted that Sony US (Click here) completely removed the A7II preorder option. It’s highly likely that Sony just made a mistake here. Or they are preparing some new kind of deal on it? Let’s hope that’s the case
Reminder: Sony refurbished FE cameras/lenses list with 1 year warranty and 30 day return guarantee from Secondipity:
$600 off on the A7s (Click here).
$400 off on the Zeiss 24-70mm FE lens (Click here).
$330 off on the 18-200mm lens (Click here).
$300 off on the Sony A7II with kit lens (Click here).
$270 off on the NEX-F3 with kit lens (Click here).
$260 off on the Sony A6000 double lens kit (Click here).
$230 off on the Sony FE 28-70mm lens (Click here).
$200 off on the Sony A5100 double lens kit (Click here).
$200 off on the Sony A7II body (Click here).
$270 off on the Sony A7II with kit lens (Click here).
$170 off on the Sony 55-210mm lens (Click here).
$170 off on the Sony 55-210mm lens (Click here).
$120 off on the Sony A5000 with kit lens (Click here).
$100 off on the Sony A5100 with kit lens (Click here).
$100 off on the Sony A7 body (Click here).
$100 off on the Sony NEX-3n with kit lens (Click here).
$90 off on the 20mm lens (Click here).
$80 off on the Sony 30mm lens (Click here).
$20 off on the Sony 50mm lens (Click here).
Not that the same stuff can be found on their Amazon store too (Click here).
from sonyalpharumorsOur reader Joe (Thanks!) sent us the link to the newly published detailed Sony electronics presentation: http://ift.tt/1dx5SMK. Here are the key info:
1) Sony is selling less fixed lens cameras but selling more system cameras and high end fixed lens cameras
2) The earnings volume is slightly dropping but the profit is growing
3) Sony forecasts an increase of both Interchangeable camera and lens sales.
4) Focus is on premium products. Expansion of the professional camera product lineup (Alpha Cameras and Lenses and premium fixed lens cameras).
5) Apply high-end tech in consumer models
6) Establish an Ecosystem of strong differentiated products centered around the Alpha System
7) Focus on 4K, High Frame rate and wide color Gamut technology
8) there will be 20 FE lenses by early 2016
9) One of the competitive advantages of the Alpha System is the “world’s highest resolution”. Sounds a lot like a 50+ megapixel FE camera is coming! And of course 4K is mentioned too.
10) Reading all files it’s clear that Sony will focus on “Alpha” system in the sense of E-mount and not A-mount (that’s my interpretation).
11) Sony has 60% of the mirrorless system camera market.
In Summary: Sony will push the E-mount system, launch plenty of high end products (A7 and maybe a future A9 series) with world leading innovations. Focus is on High resolution, High ISO, High Speed and 4K technologies. Also likely to be pushed is the RX system while there is no word in those documents what’s going to happen with A-mount.
What are you first impressions about Sony’s strategy?
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