The next Alpha camera that Sony will announce will most likely be the new Sony A7V. The announcement is expected between September and November. There are still no 100% certain rumors about the camera’s possible specifications, but the most conservative scenario is that it will use the same “old” 33 MP sensor as the current Sony A7IV and will have the new AI chip, improved autofocus and the same body as the Sony A1II.

Personally, I believe that Sony should use a 30MP partially (or completely) stacked sensor on the Sony A7V to make the camera faster. Using the same sensor as the A7IV for a camera that needs to remain relevant and competitive for the next 3-4 years would not, in my opinion, be enough to arouse our enthusiasm. So I ask you:

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7Artisans announced two new Full Frame lenses:

• 14mm f/2.8 at Amazon, BHphoto, 7Artisan store.
• 75mm f/1.4 at Amazon, BHphoto, 7Artisan store.

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Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
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The Sony RX1rIII is now in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. You also get a $100 cash back discount!

New RX1rIII reviews:

Taylor Jackson take:

Dylan Blackburn review:

And this Adorama’s take on the camera:

Viltrox announced the new 15mm f/1.7 APS-C AIR E-mount lens you can preorder at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Viltrox, Pergear.

First Youtube reviews:

And here is a review from SonyAlphaBlog.

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Sony issued a big update for the Sony A1II: sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-1-series/ilce-1m2/software/00349486. Let me know what you think about those improvements:

Benefits and Improvements

• Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
• Allows you to select whether to change the Shooting Mode, Drive Mode, and Focus Mode using the dial or through the menu
• Allows simultaneous deleting and rating of images recorded on both Memory Card Slot 1 and Slot 2
• Allows the display of folder names and file names during playback
• Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
• Allows you to cancel the scheduled transfer of selected images during FTP transfer
• Adds support for the following Transfer & Tagging settings:
  • A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images from FTP Import
  • A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images and videos from FTP Upload Preset
  • A setting to automatically protect still images transferred via FTP from FTP Upload Preset
    • Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Transfer & Tagging setting is necessary for Android, and Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary for iOS.
      The Transfer & Tagging setting may not be available in some countries or regions
• Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions:
  • Focus map display
  • IRIS operation bar display
    • Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary.
      The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions
• Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License
  • Installation of a paid license is required for use.
  • The provision of the license is scheduled to begin after August 2025.
  • Services may not be available in some countries or regions.
• Updates the display of the shooting date and time to the user date and time (The built-in clock of the camera) instead of the server date and time when viewing images captured with the Write Digital Signature function set to On in the Camera Authenticity Solution
  • Installation of a paid license is required for use.
  • The timing for the provision of paid licenses to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
  • Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
• WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 security setting moving forward
• Improves the operational stability of the camera

Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.