I know you are all impatient to see the new NEX-FF camera. Don’t worry, these are really the last days of calm before the storm. In these days I am also very busy at work (I mean my real job). I would be very happy if you can help me out on leaks! If you find sites leaking info on the new cameras send me a message at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com I try to check my mails on my iPhone 1-2 times per hour.

Here is what I usually do to find leaks:
– Check Sony sites for A7, A/r and RX10 and other pages like that
– Check good Asian rumor sites and forums
– Even simple google search sometimes finds info on new cameras

It’s a very busy time for me, and I appreciate all the help you can give! Thanks!

Andrea

P.S: I submitted your questions to my sources. Hopefully I can post some answer today! And I am still looking for thrid party lens reviews on the VG900 E-mount FF. Would be nice to know which lens works fine on a Full Frame A7 and A7r!

Paul from Phigmenttech sent me this eMail to present the new Leica to NEX smart adapter you cna buy right now on phigmenttech’s site (Click here).

“This adapter will modernize your Leica lenses with the following feathres:

Coded Lens Identification (fills in EXIF):
-Allow for Leica coded lenses to automatically send identification to the NEX camera. This means correct focal length and aperture range data in your EXIF.
-You are not limited to coded Leica lenses. You can use other M-mount lenses which will use a ‘default’ user selected setting for EXIF data.

Focus Coupling:
-This adapter will pick up the RF movement and send it to the NEX camera to auto invoke the focus assist; you can now free up one more button  for customization (if you were already using it for MF assist).

Peripheral illumination correction:
-I have provided a method for defining the level of vignetting correction. This is disabled by default, but it can be enabled.

Easy configuration:
-The adapter can easily be configured by the end user via a simple computer interface.
-Adjust default ID setting for non-coded lense
-Enable/disable focus assist engage
-Define lens properties (focal length and aperture range)
-Enable/disable ‘profiles’

Firmware Updatable:
-Firmware updates can easily be applied by the user without the need to mail it back

User manual and other details can be found at the product page: https://www.phigmenttech.ca/lmnex/index.php?page=product

Oh.. one thing to note. This is only available in Canada/USA at the moment until I raise enough funds to get CE testing done to allow sales in Europe.”

Thanks Paul!

Sony just released an update for the Smart Remote Control APP (it’s an in NEX camera APP update!). There are many improvements:

•Added the following setting capabilities and made the app more useful for macro and portrait shooting.
•Added touch AF capability from smartphones and tablets for more intuitive operation.
•Able to change values for EV compensation as well as for the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance. Perfect for people who are particular about their shots.
•Supports MF Assist,*1 a useful function when focusing manually. The larger monitor on a tablet or smartphone makes it easier to fine-tune the focus than on the camera’s monitor, which is a great help for macro and portrait shots.
• You can check the focus of your shot immediately on your smartphone or tablet by magnifying the recorded image.

Sounds great if you own one of the supported NEX cameras!

I always told you that A-mount would continue and that there is likely a lot of exciting stuff coming in early 2014. But it’s great to get a direct feedback from Sony on that matter. SAR reader Brad got the following mail from Sony:

Thank you for contacting Sony Support. I understand that your concern is regarding the A-mount being replaced by the E-mount system. The A-mount units have always been the flagship ever since the release of the very first Sony Alpha camera. Much like the Single Lens Translucent (SLT) technology, the E-mount system is an innovation, introduced to further expand our interchangeable lens line, and in no way a replacement for the A-mount system. Rest assured that we will further develop the A-mount system together with the E-mount, introducing new technology and upgrading features. We will continue to expand our lens and accessory selection, as well as better the functions of the cameras to adapt to our customers growing needs and wants. We currently do not have advanced information on the release of cameras, lenses and accessories, as well as software and firmware updates. Sony Electronics only releases full product and support information at the same time it is officially released to the marketplace by our Marketing Department. However, some limited advanced information is often published in various magazine articles. You may also check the Sony Support and Sony Store website below for news and updates in the future.

That’s really THE answer we needed from Sony. Thanks!

Sony FDR-AX1 – First Look Review

New Nauticam housing for the NEX-5T.
Sony NEX-7 with New Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 – Sample Images at RomeoColombo.
NEX-6 + Lens Turbo + ZE 50mm 1.4 + ZE 18mm 3.5 – sample shots at Zacharyemerick.
iPhone 5S Sensor Probably Made by Sony (ImageSensorWorld).
Yasuhara Nanoha Auto Extension Tube Set for Sony NEX Mount at BHphoto (Click here).
RX100II review by SonyAlphaLab.
Playmemories APP article (SonyAlphaLab).
QX10 image samples at Outbackphoto.
F55 will be the main camera to shoot FIFA in 2014 (Pocket-Lint).

Nagendra: “My 365 days photo blog with NEX-3 (the First Gen NEX) has reached its final week. If you get time please go through the blog at http://nklightart.wordpress.com”

Mike: “since Sony just announced the fs700r https://vimeo.com/73613906”

Dino: “I wanted to share my review of the Sony a58 as a comparison to the Olympus OMD. I shoot with both cameras and have opted a dual system set up. http://13thfloorphotography.blogspot.com/2013/08/an-unfair-comparison-review-of-a58-and.html”

Miguel: “just wanted to share this timelapse I produced over the course of last year in Hong Kong. Done with Sony A77, rokinon and minolta lenses. Hope you like it. https://vimeo.com/74124193“

Samyang VDSLR Range – A quick guide

Let’s help out Samyang by letting them know if you would buy a special NEX-FF version of their current Full Frame E-mount Cine Lenses. The NEX-FF version should be half the size of the current Cine Lenses but mantain the main lens specs and price. These are the current Cine Lens specs:
14mm T3.1 Cine Lens for Sony E sold as [shoplink 21135 ebay]Samyang (eBay)[/shoplink], [shoplink 21136 ebay]Rokinon (eBay)[/shoplink], [shoplink 21137 ebay]Bower (eBay)[/shoplink].
24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Sony E sold as [shoplink 21138 ebay]Samyang (eBay)[/shoplink], [shoplink 21141 ebay]Rokinon (eBay)[/shoplink], [shoplink 21142 ebay]Bower (eBay)[/shoplink].
35mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Sony E sold as [shoplink 21143 ebay]Samyang (eBay)[/shoplink], [shoplink 21144 ebay]Rokinon (eBay)[/shoplink], [shoplink 21145 ebay]Bower (eBay)[/shoplink].
85mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Sony E sold as [shoplink 21147 ebay]Samyang (eBay)[/shoplink], [shoplink 21146 ebay]Rokinon (eBay)[/shoplink], [shoplink 21148 ebay]Bower (eBay)[/shoplink].

Ok, and now imagine Samyang launching them as special compact NEX-FF lenses (half the size of the cine lenses and manual focusing only):

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I will forward the poll results directly to Samyang!!!