Orders for the Sony a7 V Are Strong Despite Negative Online Discourse

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Sony A7V preorders:
In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys.
In EU at  Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR.
In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia.

PetaPixel wrote that Orders for the Sony a7 V Are Strong Despite Negative Online Discourse. I can confirm through my channels that this is true.

On socials you see many arguing that this camera falls short against the competition. But they miss the point. The Sony is strong and reliable where it matters while others stills struggle (see Canon R6III overheating issues).

PetaPixel reports this comment from a Reddit user:

“Minor upgrade? The hell camera are you comparing it to because it sure as hell ain’t the A7IV. The A7V is like 90% of an A1ii for half the price. Depending on your use case of course but as someone who shoots mostly faster subjects and is photo focused it is an incredible upgrade on all fronts,” the comment reads. “I don’t know how anyone can look at this camera and not see it as a massive upgrade. Okay maybe you shoot portraits and landscape then it’s not? But you were not looking for an upgrade anyway as for those genres the body matters a lot less.”

Yes, I also see this as great new camera from Sony!

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New info about the Viltrox 2x E-mount Teleconverter

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The new Viltrox 2x adapter on preorder at BHphoto (Click here).

Viltrox wrote:

📸 Real-World Performance：Based on repeated internal testing by our engineering team, image quality and aberration performance show no noticeable difference compared with Sony’s original 2× teleconverter.
📋 Compatibility List ：
⚠️ Important Notes
1. Apart from an additional compatibility with the 135 LAB, the TC-2.0X follows the exact same compatibility rules as Sony’s original teleconverter.
2. Do NOT mount the TC-2.0X on any lens outside the compatibility list. Doing so may cause malfunction or physical damage.
3. Do NOT add any extra adapters, extension tubes, or rings after installing the teleconverter. This may result in damage or abnormal operation.
4. When attaching or removing the teleconverter, always power off the camera first.
5. When shooting on a tripod, ensure your lens has a tripod collar. Without one, long-term use may place excessive stress on the camera mount, leading to potential damage to both the camera and the teleconverter.
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Sony Electronics sells Rancho Bernardo headquarters for $67.4M

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San Diego Tribune reports:

Sony Electronics Inc. sold its San Diego campus at 16535 Via Esprillo in Rancho Bernardo for $67.4 million to an entity affiliated with Irvine-based real estate investment and management company LBA Properties, property records show. The electronics company spent $150 million to build the property, which was completed in 2009, according to news reports.
With the sale, the seller will lease back an undisclosed portion of the building, said Matt Carlson, an executive at CBRE.

Sony did not comment on this so we don’t know why they are doing this.

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Sony asked PetaPixel team if the Canon R6III is really a big thing and an issue for Sony

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At 52:18 of this poadcast, Chris from PetaPixel revealed a small detail about a conversation he had with Sony. Sony directly asked him what he thinks about the Canon R6 III — and whether it is a serious competitor for Sony.

Sony is definitely concerned about Canon and this is good news for us. They should avoid playing safe and bring on innovation. They have the knowledge and tech to do so!

Sony A7V preorders:
In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys.
In EU at  Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR.
In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia.

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