I will always credit Angelbird for having been the first to launch affordable Type A cards (at least compared to what we had from Sony and Lexar). And finally we are getting some new cards soon. A source reported:
“It is most likely that these will be announced at the end of May/beginning of June. Stock should be available to order at the time of announcement. I don’t have the exact specifications, but it is an “upgrade” over the previous card.”
My guess is that those cards will have VPG200 (or VPG400?) ratings. Don’t know if they will also support the 4.0 standard like the like the new OWC Type A cards are in Stock at Amazon US! Those are the options:
These are well-known straps with a unique Anchor mount that allows for quick addition/removal of the strap. And it’s not just a new color version: The Coyote leash and strap contain 35 percent recycled nylon. A first step toward a “greener” product range.
The strap is capable of supporting up to 90k, so it is super strong and is designed to distribute the weight around the neck in a way that doesn’t feel uncomfortable.
It’s official that Canon has some sort of announcement coming this week. But while we don’t know for sure what’s coming we can be sure there is no R1 flagship camera that will be coming any time soon. Ordinary Filmmaker reports that Canon has had issued on the prototype version of this camera and therefore the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9 can enjoy NO competition for the foreseeable future. I do believe that by the time the R1 will be on the market Sony will be very close launching their new A1II.
They are available for preorder but not in Stock at BHphoto, Adorama.
Why buy such cards?
No Sony camera yet has the hardware to support these Generation 4.0 cards. But there are three good reasons why to buy them anyway:
Those cards are backwards compatible and will work just fine on any Alpha camera on their max speed possible (900MB/s)
When you download the file to your computer it will be running at max speed of 1620MB/s Write via the new 4.0 card readers
I suspect that future cameras like the Sony A1II and Sony A7V will support those cards. So if you buy those cards now you are future proof if you switch to a future new Sony camera!
Testing in-store at ‘the Classic Store’ Leica Camera, Wetzlar Germany. Liam Arning of the store was kind enough to let me take his portrait. While never created as a portrait lens in mind, I decided to see what the compression of the 1600mm focal length would do to his face when taking a portrait – watch the video and see. disclaimer: this was not meant to be a promotional video nor anything serious. Just something fun to try the lens out on the new Leica SL3. It was quite sharp at the closest focusing distance I shot at, however it’s performance was optimised for longer distance shooting, so don’t look too much into the quality – just the compression of the very simple image.
BACKGROUND ON THE LENS:
In 2006, Leica Camera AG unveiled a groundbreaking creation: the Apo-Telyt-R 1600 mm f/5.6 lens, a true marvel of engineering. This extraordinary lens, weighing in at a staggering 60 kg and boasting dimensions of 1.2 meters in length (expanding to 1.55 meters with the lens hood attached) and a barrel diameter of 42 cm, redefined the limits of telephoto capabilities.
The genesis of this colossal telephoto lens traces back to a unique request from Sheikh Saud Bin Mohammed Al-Thani, the former Minister of Culture of Qatar. His vision for an exceptionally large and heavy lens pushed the boundaries of traditional optics, resulting in a piece that stands out not only for its technical prowess but also for its sheer size and weight. While its practicality may seem daunting, its creation marks a testament to Leica’s dedication to innovation and the pursuit of excellence in optical design.
And nope, you cannot buy this lens even if you sell your organs. Leica only made three copies of this lens and is to jealous to sell them! But if someone could bring along the R to E-mount adapter and share some image samples shot on the Sony Alpha I would love to post them here :)
