Still hot: Ritz Camera 256GB fast SD card for $129 (lowest price of any v90 card)

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The 256Gb V90 fast SD card sells for $129 only at Amazon US (Click here). It’s the lowest price you can get now on fast V90 cards.

If you need a faster CFexpress Type A card:
You save 15% on the fast and most affordable Pergear Type A card sold by Amazon US (Click here and click on the coupon button).
You save 20% on the same card sold in Europe by Amazon DE, Amazon UK.

Save 30% on the LExar Type A card
The Lexar 320GB Type A card from Lexar is now 30% off at Amazon (Click here).

DJI:
New DJI Mic 2 now in Stock at Amazon US&EU, BHphoto, Adorama.
$100 off on the DJI Osmo 4 sold by Amazon and BHphoto.

Maven:
The extremely popular Maven filters are now available on Kickstarter (Click here).

It’s back!!!
Sony A7II with kit lens for $998 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Spinn products:
Til Februay 7 you can use our checkout code SD15-QUMN97 to get a 15% discount on all their products (Click here).

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Quick thoughts on the new FX6/FX3/FX30 firmware announcement

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BI collected a couple of youtubers reaction on the new Sony FX6/FX3/FX30 firmware announcement (original article here). And now I am going to share my own key thoughts:

  1. Getting the FX30/FX3 firmware update in September can only mean one thing: Sony felt the pressure from the community to develop consistent new firmware updates. But they were unprepared to react in time and therefore they are “teasing” us that they are working on it.
  2. It now sounds unlikely that Sony will announce a new FX3II this year. But maybe that’s just a wrong impression and the FX3II will be so much more advanced that the FX3 firmware will not change the appeal of the new FX3II
  3. I am 100% certain a new FX camera is coming in the next months. But from what I heard this might be a completely different model…(stay tuned!)

Overall we can all agree that Sony got our complains and they are working to bring software updates on some if not all the modern E-mount cameras. So thanks to you folks for your constructive criticism and thanks for Sony for acknowledging the problem.

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Rumor: New Sigma announcement in very early February!

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One trusted source told me that Sigma will have a press event in very early February (likely in the days between Feb 4 and 8). He didn’t share yet what Sigma will announce and I am working to get some info in this.

But I hope that Mr Yamaki will hold on his promise made exactly one year ago that they are now going to focus on announcing more “unique” lenses. After all the past 12 months we had a bunch of exciting lens patents. Now, those patents are by no means final proof that it will make it into mass production. But just for the sake of discussion I will list you those lens specs and you can vote which one you would love to get for real:

Sigma patented the following lenses. Which one would you liek to get?

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Surprise: Sony A9III already in Stock and shipping out in Europe!

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Surprise! The A9III is now starting to ship out from EU stores much earlier than expected. At the moment this is the status:

Germany:
In Stock tomorrow at Calumet.
In Stock tomorrow at Fotokoch.
In Stock within days at FotoErhardt.

UK:
Shipd within days at WexUK.
Ships in January at ParkCameras.
Ships in January ay Jessops.

Italy:
Ships mid Jan at IlFotoamatore.

France:
In Stock at Digitphoto.
In Stock at Bastille.

Belgium:
In Stock at FotoGrobet.

Australia:
Ships out on Jan 25 at CameraPro.

USA (shipment start Feb 21):
Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama

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Samyang AF 85mm f/1,4 II FE for 582 Euro

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The very good new Samyang 85mm f/1.4 II sells for 582 Euro now at Amazon Germany.

Reminder: Coupon codes on Sony Alpha gear sold by European Amazon stores (Click here and scroll the pages to find all deals with the green marking). The usual reminder: Only buy from products sold DIRECTLY by Amazon!

Some hot deals at Amazon Germany:

Hot deals at Amazon UK:

Hot deals at Amazon Italy:

 

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Sony Announces New Firmware Updates to Cinema Line Cameras Including Shutter Angle For FX3/FX30

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Sony Electronics Announces New Firmware Updates to Cinema Line Cameras

Plans Include Updates to Cinema Line Cameras: FX30, FX3 and FX6

SAN DIEGO – Jan. 17, 2024 – Sony Electronics announces upcoming updates for the FX6, FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras at the BSC Expo 2024 in London, exhibiting its extensive range of filmmaking technology. The new firmware updates showcase Sony’s commitment to its cinema line.

The ILME-FX6 ver.5.0 firmware update is expected from May 2024 or later and will include:

  • The addition of 1.5x de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses
  • Integrated high-quality 3D LUT processes inspired by the VENICE cinema camera, which allows for more accurate color processing
  • Monitor & Control App v2.0 features (ex. Waveform, False color)
  • Breathing Compensation Expansion: More lenses will be supported including 100-400 GM and the 200-600 G lenses

The firmware update for FX3 and FX30 is expected from September 2024 or later and will include:

  • Addition of Shutter Angle: Users will be able to choose from both Shutter Speed/Shutter Angle similar to what is available with the FX6
  • Ability to add clip flags to mark shots
  • SRT/RTMP/RTMPS support for live streaming via the Creator’s App

The firmware updates will be available free of charge starting in May 2024 for the FX6 ver.5.0 and the FX30/FX3 updates will be available starting in about September 2024.

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