Camera Remote for the Sony Alpha a7S II a7R II a6500 a6300 a6000
Why It’s Still Worth Owning a Digital Camera (Time).
Shooting the Model Portfolio: Part One (Adorama Learning Center).
Quick Look: Teradek Sphere (Explora).
Impact of a magnet on the A7RII (SonyAlphaForum).
Fe85 F1.8 vs 85 F1.4 GM (SonyAlphaBlog).
Robert: “Shot on Sony a6000 converted to Infrared by LifePixel. There are three clips that were shot with my Sony a7sii. https://vimeo.com/204997571”
Stan Moniz: “https://vimeo.com/208192967 A weekend trip to witness the 2017 spring bloom in beautiful Borrego Springs, California. I had the new Sony RX100V handy and what not a better time to test out its 240fps video mode.
I have to admit this pocket of power has been quickly growning on me, making it one of those pieces of gear I can’t leave home without. I hope you enjoy the short video. Have a great week everyone! www.stanmoniz.com!”
UPDATE: At a Sony event in China some info spilled out about a new “unexpected” FE lenses that will be announced soon. The source wrote:
There will be another lens announced with the long-expected 1635GM in very near future. It will have VERY surprising parameters, not the rumored 135mm, nor has it ever been rumored.
I updated the rumor level from SR2 to SR3 as it seems like Sony did really hint this info to the journalists present at the event. There are three sources:
1) The one who post this rumor is the Chinese version of Lensrental, the biggest one in China on equipment rental/review
2) The second one is a camera/lens dealer, small scale though
3) The third guy is a famous editor and photographer in a Camera review website which also has a lot of connection with Sony. They got prototypes from Sony all the time and are playing with A9 right now… And he’s the one who claimed to have seen the photo of the new lenses.
This rumor just started to sound more legit than false. Just for fun: I bet it’s another 50mm lens :)
Sigma issued a new firmware update for their 30mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount lens. It bringa following improvements:
● It has improved the peripheral brightness correction, when aperture value F1.7 is selected in the Sony a6300 camera. ● It has corrected the phenomenon that the AF operation of focus points in peripheral areas stops very occasionally with the Sony a6300 camera. ● It has corrected the phenomenon that the “Touch Focus” function in the Sony a5100 camera does not operate properly and freeze the camera..
Get the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 E-mount lens at [shopcountry 49396].
There are many new A9 tests. So let’s check them out:
Editorial journalist Nick Didlic did use six A9 camera to shoot the Kentucky derby. The full report can be read at Alphauniverse. What Nick liked most is:
Everybody else is shooting 10 to 12 frames per second and I’m shooting 20 frames a second…I’m seeing those horses’ hooves off the ground more than anybody else is!’
Here is a video from Nick Didlic at 20fps:
And Sam Palis posted this A9 test video:
And this is a video of the A9 focus following a buggy:
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The new Zeiss Batis 135mm FE lens is in Stock for the first time in USA at Amazon (Click here). Also the Sony FE 85mm lens is back in Stock at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
Today Phase One announced the IQ3 100MP Achromatic Back. The special thing is that it uses a new 100 Megapixel Black and White sensor made by Sony. Compared to the current RGB sensor version the new sensor removes the slight blurring effect of demosaicing and increases the ISO performance of around 1 stop.
Just my two cent comment for Sony: I would love to get an Achromatic sensor on an A7 camera too!!!
Phase One Announces the World’s First 100MP Achromatic Digital Back
Phenomenal Clarity in Black and White Photography
COPENHAGEN, May 10, 2017 – Phase One today announced the world’s first 101-megapixel achromatic digital back — the IQ3 100MP Achromatic, featuring a new CMOS sensor design and state-of-the-art focus on classic black and white photography. With a top ISO of 51,200, it stands out as the most light sensitive medium format digital back available today, and its unmatched resolution offers photographers a new way to explore and express their visions without compromise.
“A black and white picture has the ability to transport the viewer into a different time and place. It essentially creates the illusion of a timeless experience …a simple black and white portrait can sum up all aspects of photography for me.” –Mark Seliger, Portrait Photographer
The IQ3 100MP Achromatic’s 101-megapixel sensor is produced without a Bayer color filter, allowing all available light to be captured unaltered and unobstructed. With no color information to be interpreted, the sensor is free to focus solely on capturing the highest level of detail, nuance and luminance.
“The IQ3 100MP Achromatic enables photographers to capture a timeless expression,” said Stefan Sandor, Vice President Marketing and Product Management. “The detail, tonality and image quality must be experienced first-hand, as seeing is not only believing, but truly inspirational.”
Produced without an Infrared (IR) cut-off filter, the IQ3 100MP Achromatic can capture light outside the visible spectrum, benefitting artistic and infrared applications. These powerful imaging abilities open new opportunities for a multitude of photographic disciplines, from fine art, landscape, portrait, and architecture to scientific applications.
The new achromatic CMOS sensor provides instant Live View feedback, and the sensor’s ability to see IR light allows the Live View to display light that is normally invisible to the naked eye. Capturing in purely black and white means that even at high ISO, the details produced have an analog-like smoothness, similar to film grains on a black and white film. The absence of color makes it possible to stretch the images to the extreme and at the same time retain the pure black and white image quality demanded by the world’s best photographers.
The IQ3 100MP Achromatic Digital Back also provides an Electronic Shutter, long exposure of up to 60 minutes, HDMI output, WiFi capabilities, full IQ3 XF Camera System integration, and compatibility with other camera bodies, as is standard with all IQ3 Digital Backs.
Availability and Pricing:
The IQ3 100MP Achromatic Digital Back is available for order now through Phase One Partners: www.phaseone.com/partners Contact your local Phase One Partner to arrange a demo.
The IQ3 100MP Achromatic is available for purchase now in a limited number. Shipping will begin in early August.
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for the IQ3 100MP Achromatic digital back is 49,990 USD.
All Phase One XF IQ3 Camera Systems are supplied with a free lens of choice from the Schneider Kreuznach Blue Ring prime lens range, valued up to 6,990 USD.
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for the XF IQ3 100MP Achromatic, including XF Camera body and free lens choice is 54,990 USD.
Schneider Kreuznach Blue Ring lenses are available now through Phase One Partners: www.phaseone.com/partners For more details, please go to: www.phaseone.com or book a demo on: www.phaseone.com/demo
