Free $200 gift card with the Sony A6500 sold by FocusCamera

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You get a 64GB SD and a $200 gift card for free with the A6500 sold by FocusCamera (Click here). UPDATE: The deal is now over!

New Sony USA deals:

Sony A7 cameras:
$200 off and free extras on the A7rII at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$100 off on the A7sII at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$50 off on the A7II at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$50 off on the A7 at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.

Sony A6300-A6000-A5100:
$150 off on the A6300 with 16-50mm lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$100 off on the A6300 at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$300 off on the A6000 Dual lens kit sold by Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$100 off on the A5100 with 16-50mm lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon

Full Frame E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the Zeiss 5omm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

APS-C E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the 16-70mm Zeiss lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
$100 off on the 10-18mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 18-200mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 18-200mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 20mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 35mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 50mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

Sony Accessories:
$50 off on the Sony HVLF32M MI (Multi-interface shoe) Camera Flash at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony HVLF43M High Power Flash with Quick Shift Bounce at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony VGC2EM Vertical Grip at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony LA-EA4 A-Mount to E-Mount FF Lens Adapter with TMT at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$20 off on the Sony HVLF20M at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$20 off on the Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$30 off on the Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony FA-WRC1M Radio Control Wireless Commander at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony FA-WRR1 Wireless Radio Receiver at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony HVL-F60M Wireless Shoe Mount Flash with built-in LED light at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony VG-C1EM Vertical Grip for Alpha a7, a7R and a7s with built-in LED light at Adorama, Amazon.

50% off on the MeFOTO 67mm Wild Blue Yonder Circular Polarizer Filter – Black Filter Ring sold by Adorama.

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New Sony Camera Remote from Alpine Labs

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Matt from Alpine Labs sent me this:

I thought you might be interested in learning more about Spark from Alpine Labs for your news section as the remote is compatible with Sony cameras.
Spark is the world’s most versatile, adaptable and affordable camera remote currently available. The compact unit was designed to be flexible to the demands of each individual photographer by offering three distinct modes of shooting:

1) Infrared trigger from 30’ away
2) Tethered trigger
3) App based wireless controller

Each mode has a distinct set of features for varying shooting needs and Spark can last for up to 2,000 hrs of continuous use on the same replaceable coin cell battery. You’d have to purchase 2 or 3 separate accessories to achieve what only one Spark unit can do.

Your audience is able to pick up Spark for the pre-sale price of $44 right now on Kickstarter and then will retail for $56. This makes Spark the most affordable upgrade to any camera kit.

 

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Sony Tidbits…

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Lens Stars are WEAKSAUCE on Sony 90 Macro and G Master 24-70

Kipon EF-E speedbooster review at Thebrotographer.
Sony demonstrates 4K RGB laser projector prototype at CinemaCon
Travel Photography with the Sony a6300 in Buenos Aires (Brendan van Son).
Does your SEL55f18z make sound when shaken? (SonyAlphaForum).
Atomos Shogun Inferno Updates Software to 8.11 (Explora).
How To Achieve Sharper Images (Adorama Learning Center).

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To write a guest post on SAR follow the instruction on that page

Sam: “Hey… i follow ur website and was wondering if u could feature my video on ur site? I think its a pretty awesome solution that would be of benefit to alot of sony camera users… let me know. Cheers! https://youtu.be/FUbMKQDPBKk“

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Best Sony A6000 deal yet: Camera with two lenses and free $50 gift card for $748

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Yesterday Sony US launched their new deals on Camera and Lenses (full overview at Adorama and BHphoto). Among those deals you get the A6000 dual kit with a new 450 rebate (on top of the older $250 rebate) and a $50 gift card at BHphoto.

Sony A7 cameras:
$200 off and free extras on the A7rII at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$100 off on the A7sII at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$50 off on the A7II at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$50 off on the A7 at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.

Sony A6300-A6000-A5100:
$150 off on the A6300 with 16-50mm lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$100 off on the A6300 at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$300 off on the A6000 Dual lens kit sold by Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$100 off on the A5100 with 16-50mm lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon

Full Frame E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the Zeiss 5omm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

APS-C E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the 16-70mm Zeiss lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
$100 off on the 10-18mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 18-200mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 18-200mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 20mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 35mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 50mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

Sony Accessories:
$50 off on the Sony HVLF32M MI (Multi-interface shoe) Camera Flash at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony HVLF43M High Power Flash with Quick Shift Bounce at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony VGC2EM Vertical Grip at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony LA-EA4 A-Mount to E-Mount FF Lens Adapter with TMT at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$20 off on the Sony HVLF20M at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$20 off on the Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$30 off on the Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony FA-WRC1M Radio Control Wireless Commander at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony FA-WRR1 Wireless Radio Receiver at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony HVL-F60M Wireless Shoe Mount Flash with built-in LED light at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony VG-C1EM Vertical Grip for Alpha a7, a7R and a7s with built-in LED light at Adorama, Amazon.

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Stick together ten Sony FF cameras and you get this…

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Image by Cinema5d

At the NAB show Sony did announce the new S3CA E-mount camera which is basically a stripped down version of the Sony A7sII. If you stick 10 of those on the new VR rig created by Radiant Images you get this 360 degree tool.

The S3Ca has no screen, no EVF and nearly no buttons. And you wanna know how much this camera cost? Just click over at Adorama for a big “oh shit” experience :)

Here is an intro of the new S3CA E-mount camera:

Sony Introduces the S3CA – A Sony a7S II Without Recording Limit from cinema5D on Vimeo.

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You can now apply for the new expanded Sony PRO support program!

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With all that A9 buzz we had no time to cover another good news:

Brian Smith reports that Sony expanded their Sony Pro Support network with a new 24/7 phone support in the USA! There are also new walk-in locations in New York and Los Angeles where Pro Support members can speak face-to-face to a tech who knows the cameras. Sony is also also expanding their network with Sony Pro Support for Canada.

  • 24/7 Phone Support in USA
  • Try-Before-You-Buy Loans
  • Walk-in Locations in New York & Los Angeles

More info at AlphaUniverse.

I hope this will be extended to other countries too!

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Poll: New Zeiss Batis 135mm is an Excellent lens. But is it worth $2,000?

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Preorders:
Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens at Adorama, Amazon, Bhphoto, PhotoPorstNeuwied and ParkCameras.
Zeiss Batis 135mm lens shade at Adorama and Bhphoto.
Full coverage and reviews on SAR (Click here).

Few thoughts on the new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens

From the images and reviews I have seen so far it appears that this is really a high quality lens (Read Amateur Photographer and VeryBigLobo). I don’t mind the fact the lens has “only” f/2.8 aperture. It’s fast enough for 99% of my use and this also allows the lens to be much more compact than the competition despite having in lens stabilization and weather sealing.

But there is one big “BUT”. I don’t mind Zeiss making us pay a bit more for their quality and history. But with a $1,999 price tag the lens costs $200 more than the Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 A-mount lens and $600 more than the superb Sigma 135mm f/1.8 lens. So here is the question for SAR readers:

Will you buy the new Zeiss 135mm Batis lens?

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And here are new Batis 135mm tests: In the Field with the Just Announced Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 at Explora. Dustin Abbott (and video on youtube), Portraits samples by Imaging Resource, PCmag, Lensrentals. The full PDF spec sheet with MTF graph is now available here: zeiss.com/datasheet-zeiss-batis-28135.pdf

Diglloyd is also testing the lens and writes:

As for image quality, the Batis 135/2.8 is the most even-tempered 135mm lens I have yet used, with a gorgeous flat-field (no field curvature) ‘cut’ through the scene—better than the DSLR lens for sure in that regard. At f/2.8 it is nearly a match the best lens for Leica M at f/5.6 and wildly outperforms the Leica 135/3.4 APO-Telyt-M—crazy good. There is nothing to gripe about even by my picky standards. And if things like contrast and flare are included, it’s astonishing in its abilility to deal with any challenge with optical aplomb.

Photographyblog reviewed the lens and writes:

There are very few drawbacks to the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens in terms of peformance – the major stumbling block is really the asking price of £1749 / $1999, an awful lot of money to pay for such a specialist lens. If you earn your living from portraiture, though, the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 makes a fantastic addition to your lens collection.

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