Sony Tidbits…


INCREDIBLE Lens for Portraits, BUT…

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Overrated: Camera features that don’t matter (Mark Bone).
DPReview Annual Awards: The best photography gear of 2024
Handheld & Gimbal Filmmaking Techniques: No More Shaky Footage! (Explora).
Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM review at Mobile01.
Stop overpaying for trendy compact cameras. This is what you should buy instead (DigitalCameraWorld).
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Review (Photographyblog).
How I Quit My Job to Become a Full-Time Creator (42West).

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Sony Alpha group. Sony A1 group. Sony A9 series group. Sony A7r series group. Sony A7s series group. Sony A7 series group.

If you’re late buying gifts: Amazon and BHphoto list the deals with FREE next day delivery

You might have forgotten Christmas is near :) So in case you need to buy a last minute gift check out this page at BHphoto. And there is also a last-minute gifting page at Amazon (Click here). You can buy gift cards (some of them have discounts).

A couple of hot deals:

Sony a1II finally shipping in the USA

The Sony A1II is finally shipping out through US stores like BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. But unlike the new 28-70mm f/2.0 GM the camera is NOT in Stock if you order it today. Sony officially said the demand was higher than expected.

Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.

And here are two new reviews of the camera:

POLL: What was the best Sony E-mount equipment announced in 2024?

Here’s a list of the two Sony cameras and the many E-mount autofocus lenses announced for 2024. Time to choose the winners!

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Sony Tidbits…


Shooting Sports w/Sony for 10 years. Sony A9, A9II, A1, A9III, and A1II are mentioned in this video

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Viltrox 40mm f2.5 for Sony Full Frame Lens Review (Rob Trek).
Why Samsung Should Have Stuck it Out In Photography (PetaPixel).
ArtraLab Nonikkor 24mm F1.7 review at SonyAlphaBlog.
35mm Rules On Street? (Matti Sulanto).
Photographers! Don’t Forget These Smaller Studio Accessories (Explora).
Never lose a recording with Rode’s new GO (gen 3) wireless mic system (42West).

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Join our SonyAlphaForum.
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Sony Alpha group. Sony A1 group. Sony A9 series group. Sony A7r series group. Sony A7s series group. Sony A7 series group.

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II lens recall


The Sigma 24-70mm at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

Sigma just issued the following statement:

To our valued SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art customers

We sincerely appreciate your continued support.

We have confirmed that some SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lens when focusing on the wide end, may not be able to focus to infinity or may experience reduced focusing accuracy.
We would like to inform you that we will begin providing re-adjustment of the focus position free of charge starting today.

Please note that this phenomenon will not occur with SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lenses with serial numbers other than those applicable.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers and all concerned parties.

We kindly ask for your continued support of our company and products in the future.

[Affected Products]

Please enter the serial number of your SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lens on this page to determine whether your product is affected by the issue. This phenomenon does not occur to lenses with other serial numbers that are not applicable.

[Confirmed Issue]

Regardless of the focus mode, when shooting at the wide end, the lens may not be able to focus to infinity or the focus may be soft.

[Treatment on this issue]

Customers whose SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has been confirmed to be affected are requested to contact their local authorized SIGMA Service Station at
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/corporate/world-network/.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/corporate/world-network/

Sony Tidbits…


35mm Street Photography Never Looked So Good

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
25 Years of DPReview: 6 camera features that didn’t make the cut (Dpreview).
ArtraLab Nonikkor 50mm F1.2 review at SonyAlphaBlog.
7 Reasons to Embrace Black & White Photography Today (Peter Forsgård)
Sony a1 II Review (PCmag).
ProGrade Digital Announces New USB4 External SSDs (Explora).
DJI Mic Mini: a new ultralight mic for creators on the go (42West).

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Join our SonyAlphaForum.
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Sony Alpha group. Sony A1 group. Sony A9 series group. Sony A7r series group. Sony A7s series group. Sony A7 series group.