Prograde announced a new large capacity CFexpress Type A card you get for $439 at Bhphoto. The dual pack is available here.

A couple of months ago Sandisk launched the V30 2TB SD card you can buy at Amazon US and Amazon EU.  But this is a slow card, so not very usable for most of us. But this changed today:

Teamgroup has just announced the world’s first V90 2TB SD card! With 300MB/s you can do serious professional work.

Features:

• Exceptional performance with trustworthiness
• Supports 8K and 4K videography, ensuring the best image resolution
• Durability design frees creators from environmental limits
• Backward compatible with UHS-I and most videography devices used among creators
• 5-year warranty and data recovery for dual-protection

The question of course is if you really need such a large card. Anyway, the card should soon be available on their Amazon page.

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Only today yu get this fast Type A card for $229 only at BHphoto (Click here).

Reminder: The reconditioned Sony A7CII now sells for $1674 only at Amazon (Click here). This is the lowest price I ever so on the refurbished item. Same goes for the Sony A7cR which now sells also for the lowest price ever at $2279 at Amazon (Click here).

A source has just sent me a possible picture of a new Sony lens. I ask the source if he can also give me some details such as dimensions and weight. I can’t really tell from the picture how big the lens will be. Thank you very much!

To the readers: it’s late in the evening, I will post the picture tomorrow as soon as possible!

If you have more info about the next Sony cameras and lenses you can share send me a message using this contact box or at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

Preorders are now open at BHphoto (Click here).

Press text (image samples on this Japanese Cosina page).

Compatible with Sony E-mount
Equipped with electronic contacts, the lens usage status is reflected in the Exif information of the shooting data. In addition, since it has a built-in distance encoder, it supports 5-axis image stabilization on the camera body. It is also possible to enlarge the viewfinder by operating the focus ring.

Optimized Optical Design
In addition to ensuring a full-size image circle, the optical design is optimized for Sony E-mount sensors, maintaining high resolution even at the edges of the screen and suppressing phenomena such as color casting.

The minimum shooting distance is 0.28m
The minimum shooting distance from the subject to the imaging plane is 0.28m. The perspective unique to a wide-angle lens and the maximum aperture of F1.5 enable images with shallow focus, especially in close-up areas.

Beautiful bokeh with 12 aperture blades
A 12-blade aperture is used to make the aperture shape closer to a circle, resulting in natural depiction of out-of-focus areas and soft bokeh of point light sources rather than polygonal shapes.

Manual focus for precise focusing
The all-metal helicoid unit is machined and adjusted with high precision, and the use of high-quality grease that produces just the right amount of torque makes focusing feel smooth and allows for subtle focus adjustments.

Aperture click switching mechanism
The aperture click switching mechanism allows the aperture ring to be opened and closed steplessly without making a clicking sound. This eliminates the need to worry about the sound of the aperture ring being picked up during video recording, and also enables precise depth control by fine-tuning the aperture ring.

Main Specifications

• Mount: Sony E
• Format: Full size
• Focal length: 28mm
• Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups
• Maximum aperture: F1.5
• Minimum aperture: F16
• Aperture blades: 12
• Minimum shooting distance: 0.28m
• Maximum magnification: 1:6.9
• Filter diameter: φ49mm
• Size: φ62.6×55mm
• Weight: 320g

I still have no definitive confirmation that a new full frame fixed lens camera will be announced in 2025. All I know for sure is that Sony executives have stated several times that development of the RX line is not yet complete. And given the hype around compact cameras, I think there’s a good chance that Sony will release a new RX camera in 2025.

Based on Sony’s trends, advancements in camera technology, and market competition, here’s a speculative guess at what a potential Sony RX1R III might bring if announced in 2025:

Sony RX1R III – Predicted Features and Specs

Sensor and Image Quality
• Sensor: A 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, possibly derived from the Sony A7R V, offering outstanding detail and dynamic range.
• Processor: Next-generation BIONZ XR+ processor for faster performance and improved image quality.
• Dynamic Range: Expanded dynamic range, potentially up to 15 stops, for better shadow and highlight detail.

Lens
• Fixed Lens: Likely to retain a 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar T lens*, praised for its sharpness and beautiful rendering.
• Improved lens design with better edge-to-edge sharpness and reduced chromatic aberration, potentially incorporating new lens coatings for better flare resistance.

Autofocus
• Autofocus System: Advanced hybrid autofocus with phase-detection points covering 90-95% of the frame, similar to Sony’s recent mirrorless cameras.
• Enhanced real-time Eye AF and Subject Recognition for humans, animals, and vehicles.
• Low-Light Performance: Autofocus capable of operating in even lower light conditions (down to -6 EV).

Body and Design
• Compact Form Factor: Slightly smaller and lighter than the RX1R II, maintaining its hallmark portability.
• Build Quality: Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body for professional durability.
• Improved grip ergonomics and button layout for easier handling.
• EVF: Pop-up 3.69M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder with faster refresh rates and higher magnification.
• LCD: Fully articulating 3-inch 2.1M-dot touchscreen, ideal for vlogging, waist-level shooting, and selfies.

Video Capabilities
• Video Resolution: 4K video at 60p and 120p with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording.
• HDR Support: HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) and S-Log3 profiles for professional video grading.
• AI-Assisted Features: Enhanced stabilization and subject tracking powered by AI, adapted from the ZV-E1.

Connectivity
• Ports: USB-C with Power Delivery, 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks.
• Wireless: Improved Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for faster file transfers and remote operation.
• Tethering: Expanded tethering options for studio work via wired or wireless connections.

Battery Life
• Likely to use the NP-FZ100 battery for significantly improved battery life, potentially supporting over 450 shots per charge.

Storage
• Dual Slots: Inclusion of dual card slots (CFexpress Type A and SD UHS-II), ensuring faster read/write speeds.
• Larger internal storage buffer for rapid continuous shooting.

Other Features
• IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization): A compact 5-axis stabilization system to complement the fixed lens.
• Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: For creating ultra-high-resolution images by combining multiple shots.
• Improved ISO Performance: Native ISO range of 100–64,000, expandable to 50–204,800.

Software Enhancements
• AI-Based Autofocus Improvements: Enhanced tracking and recognition through AI algorithms.
• Post-Processing Options: Real-time LUT application for color grading.
• Advanced menu system similar to the Sony A7R V, with touch functionality and better organization.

Price and Target Audience
The RX1R III would likely aim at the premium compact camera market, targeting enthusiasts and professionals who value portability and uncompromised image quality. It may be priced around $3,499–$3,999, reflecting its flagship status and niche appeal.

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This is pure speculation…but would that be a camera that could repeat the success of the Leica Q3 and Fujifilm X100VI?

Valoi has announced the new Easy120. In this video you can see how they use a Sony camera with the new Tamron 90mm macro lens to scan medium format film. I own two Mamiya 7 cameras and a Pentax 67, which I still use fairly regularly. The only downside to this system is that I have to spend money on the Tamron. It’s an excellent lens, but I don’t usually shoot macro. Still, I think for all medium format film shooters out there this might be an interesting setup!

This is how you setup the system: