The hottest SILLY (and 100% fake) rumor I’ve ever heard: Black and white camera Sony A7L coming this week :)

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Just for fun, this is a rumor that gets the gold medal for hottest FAKE rumor I’ve ever heard :)  This is what I got tonight from an anonymous source:

SONY has prepared an ultra-high density preservation camera for IBC, the alpha7 L, a black and white camera with an Exmor R image sensor, where L stands for Luma.
It has an effective pixel count of 48 megapixels and supports full-frame uncropped 8K/30p, 4K/60p recording.
It’s worth releasing at IBC because it can consistently record high quality uncropped FHD video, a feature in line with SONY’s flagship broadcast cameras, such as the HDC-5500.

A Black and White 8K video camera….I really struggle to find anyone that would need this for serious production :)  Still, one of my dream cameras would be to get a Sony A7r camera with Black and White sensor. Something like an E-mount version of the Leica Monochrome. But my feeling is that there is near zero chance this will ever happen :(

Back to reality: I have NO information about any camera coming soon (definitely nothing in September).

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First unboxing pictures of the World’s First Optical Exchange AF Lens from Samyang

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Our reader MooYoul (Thanks) just spotted the first unboxing pics of the new Samyang pancake lens. Samyang just delivered their 32mm pancake lens to their pre-sales customers and customers shared some photos on SLRClub (which is largest camera community in South Korea):

Product shots:
– Lens: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33252&no=1125773
– Updated Lens Cap: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33254&no=1125831
– Mounted: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33252&no=1125774
– Mounted 2: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33252&no=1125786
– Mounted 3: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33252&no=1125796
Image samples:
– Sample 1: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33252&no=1125788
– Sample 2: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33252&no=1125789
– Sample 3: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33252&no=1125791
– Sample 4: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33252&no=1125794
– Sample 5: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33253&no=1125797
– Sample 6: https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33253&no=1125798
– Sample 7 (Comparison with 85GM II in same composition, for just fun): https://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=minolta_forum&page=33254&no=1125821

We don’t know yet if and when this lens will be sold outside South Korea.

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Sony Tidbits…

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How To | Vlog with the Sony ZV-E10 II | 24 Hours in Milan

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
ZEISS Introduces the Entry-Level Nano Prime Cinema Lens Line (Explora).
Atomos Shinobi II With Brighter HDR Display and Smaller Footprint (42West).
Expensive Is Better? –Yongnuo 11mm vs Sony 11mm (Matti Sulanto).
Fake Photograph Alert: Your Go-To Guide to Spotting Them (ThePhoBlographer).
Sony HXR-NX800 & PXW-Z200: Ready for Anything! (BH Youtube).
The Best Gear and Accessories for Film School: 7 Must-Haves (42West).
PGYTECH Unveils CFexpress Type A, Type B, and SD Card Reader/Case Combos (Explora).

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Manfrotto has announced new 2400mAh large capacity battery for Sony cameras

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The new Manfrotto 2400mAh battery for Sony is now available at BHphoto. These have a larger capacity than Sony batteries and are cheaper. But truth be told there are dozens of alternatives that are even cheaper (and sometimes with 2500mAh) you can find on Amazon (Click here). Of course most of those manufacturers don’t have the name and reputation of Manfrotto…sot it’s your call which one you want to trust!

Reminder: Til September 15 you save up to $500 on Sony cameras and lenses:

Cameras:

Lenses:

Accessories:

Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II preorder links:
USA: Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
Europe: FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK.

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Coming soon: New TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 FE lens

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THis coming week TTartisan will officially announced their next new Full Frame autofocus E-mount lens: The 75mm f/2.0. Below you can see specs:

 

There is yet no info about pricing and exact availability.

UPDATE: There is a review published by a Polish Photographer on TTartisan Poland page. There you read the launch price is 999 PLN (Polish złoty) which is about 260 USD. Initial sale will start on 20th September.

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Angelbird new CFexpress Type A cards for Sony now available at Amazon

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The new Angelbird cards are now available for preorder at multiple stores:

Reminder: Price drop on the new 4.0 generation VPG 200 ProGrade cards:

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