The new Godox X1T-S for Sony is now in Stock at Amazon US (Click here) and for EU/Asia readers on [shoplink 47688 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. Those are the features:
Built-in 2.4G wireless transmission, operating distance can reach up to 100 meters. Support GR group flash, max.5 groups & 32 channels.
Applies to SONY DSLR Cameras with MI Shoe e.g. A77II, A7RII, A7R, A58, A99, ILCE6000L, etc. Support GR group flash, max.5 groups & 32 channels.
Fully Support TTL autoflash, 1/8000s High-speed Sync, Second Curtain Sync, Flash Exposure Compensation, Flash Exposure Lock, Modeling Flash Control, etc.
X1S transmitter can remote control the Godox Flashes wich has built-in 2.4G wireless X system. When using in combination with XTR-16 or XTR-16S receiver, X1S transmitter can remote control the Godox flashes wich do not have built-in 2.4G wireless X system.
Big and clear LCD panel offers convenient operation. Support USB firmware upgrade. Versatile functions such as synchronization delay setting, wireless shutter release, zoom setting, C.Fn custom functions, etc.
The Alpa is the only mirrorless camera which uses the new Sony 101 medium format sensor. But unlike modern DSLR digital medium format cameras the Alpa is quite tricky to use. Kai surely got though a lot of annoyances to make it work. It would certainly make sense for Sony to launch a RX medium format camera with such sensor. If they manage to price it below $10,000 there may a market for this?
Our friend Jordan Steele reviewed the new Sony 24-70mm GM lens. And his conclusion is:
The bottom line is that this lens is exceptional. I’ve never used a standard lens that is this sharp, and the sharpness is outstanding throughout the entire range and at all apertures and all focus distances. It’s truly remarkable. Throw in good (but not great) bokeh, outstanding color and contrast and very low CA and you’ve got a standard lens that can truly take the place of a bag full of primes. While I personally can’t justify the exorbitant price for my own shooting, those who need a fast standard zoom will be hard pressed to find a better lens. Whether shooting landscapes, events or any other type of shooting, it’s simply an exceptional optic and a wonderful way to kick off the G Master lens line.
Sony reported that the lens got much higher preorders than expected. That’s why you it’s hard to find the lens in Stock. At the moment only Digitalrev (Click here) seems to have some of those. Anyway check the links here when the lens will be in Stock:
The a6300 seems to hit all the right points for me and is an improvement in every way over the a6000. It improved on the already impressive Image Quality found in the a6000, allows for better ISO sensitivity, has a more robust and accurate AF system and has an EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) that rivals most top end OVF (Optical Viewfinders) out there. I also love the fact that the a6300 now includes some handy video features such as 4k (Super 35), 1080p 120 fps slow motion and an AF system that actually works incredibly well in video mode. Throw in the new weather sealed magnesium body and this sub $1000 APS-C mirrorless camera has a lot going for it.
Let me start off by saying that I have enjoyed my time with the A6300 over the last month immensely. I talk about my annoyances with its size, and some (in my opinion) design flaws that Sony failed to address, but when push comes to shove, I would be very happy to have an A6300 in my bag wherever I am going. For their next round of upgrades, I would love for Sony to consider increasing the size a bit. I have already stated my case above, but I really do think that the usability improvements from it would make it well worth it (and still very compact). While I am on the subject of future improvements, some other things that would be nice include a touchscreen (with touch AF capability), an improved LCD tilt mechanism, and bigger or better batteries.
Jeff Orig sent me this: “This is a rolling shutter comparison between the Sony A6300 vs the Sony A7s vs the Canon 5D Mark iii. In my opinion, it is a little bit more real world than other tests I have seen. https://youtu.be/Y0QHuI-e23c Some Sony lenses have the focus hold button on the side. It can unlock special features. You can lock focus and much more with this button including programming it for anything else as a custom button. https://youtu.be/fhm-rdFQSQE This is a quick video on how I set my custom buttons and function menu on the Sony A7S ii. If you have different ideas or suggestions, please let me know. https://youtu.be/y5w2bX9zA28”
wow really did not expect that kind of image quality and detail, also really beautiful bokeh and even some 3d pop on some images, so image quality is excellent. How is the autofocus? Well, unfortunately this is not a strength of this lens. First the autofocus is loud and it looks like there is a slow motor built in, so you will not get a silent and fast SSM lens here. It also looks like this lens will need a firmware update because it focuses back and forth till it gets the focus everytime and thats really not what you would expect from a native FE lens.
Gerd: “Since I just got the new nifty fifty from Sony Sony FE 50mm F1,8 and had the chance to test it on my Sony Alpha 7 MII today let me share my shots with the community. https://500px.com/gerdriedel/galleries/sony-fe50f18-lens-test The pics are mostly unedited (crop/rotation in some cases). 1 Shot was done also with an adapted Minolta MD 50 1,7 for comparison. I’m mostly happy with the lens although it searches for focus a lot, maybe a problem still with not using phase detection, not sure, i’m no pro.”
