Recall on Vello BG-S3 Battery Grip

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SAR reader Terence got this mail from Vello:

According to our records, you purchased a Vello BG-S3 Battery Grip for Sony Alpha A7 II, A7S II & A7R II cameras. During the course of routine quality tests by Vello they have become aware of a problem with an internal chip that has the potential to affect your camera’s operation.
Vello is recalling these battery grips – that were purchased on or prior to February 10,2016 – and replacing them with new ones, which include Sony chips that correct the problem.

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New Sony RX1rII reviews and accessories (wins Red Dot Ward)

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Above you can see the new Lim Metal-leather hybrid case made for the RX1rII. You can buy those on [shoplink 45232 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] and Amazon (Click here).

Photographyblog posted their Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Review:

Images are quite frankly superb directly from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The amount of detail resolved is pretty much unparalleled, with gorgeous colours and decent low-light performance.
Last year the Leica Q emerged to take the crown from Sony in the full-frame fixed lens market. Now however, Sony has hit back with something which competes extremely well. There are benefits to both the systems, so it’s difficult to call an outright winner, but Sony has produced something very, very capable in the new Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II.

Imaging Resource writes:

The image quality, at both low and high ISOs, is just as impressive, if not more so, thanks to the big resolution increase. Plus, the nifty variable low-pass filter technology adds flexibility and convenience by combining what used to require two separate cameras into one device. The autofocus system gets a major upgrade, and now the RX1R II is a much more capable camera in a wider variety of situations. And although its fixed 35mm lens and a $3,300 price tag can be a limiting factor or a big strain on the wallet — or both — it’s nevertheless an excellent camera and a stunning feat of engineering. As our pick for the Best Enthusiast Fixed-lens Camera of 2015 in our Camera of Year Awards, there’s no question that the Sony RX1R II is a solid choice for a Dave’s Pick.

The RX1rII also won the Red Dot Award (Sony Japan).

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New RX1rII hot shoe cover from [shoplink 45227 ebay]Gariz on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

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TP Original RX1rII case at Rakuten.

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Sony Tidbits…

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How Sony promotes the RX100m4 in Asia

G Master Engineers’ Interview at Sony Japan (google translation here).
Sony a7rii Studio Shoot Using The 55mm f1.8 AZ And The 135mm A Mount Lens w/ An LAEA4 Adapter (Stillsandvideo).
Low light showdown A7R vs A7RmkII (Dario Cannone).
Sony a6000 Astrophotography Review (LonelySpeck).
105mm f:1.8 Nikkor tested on the Sony A7 (SonyAlphaForum)
Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM on mirrorless FF (Photoclubalpha).
There & Back Again: A Cross-Country Epic (Alphauniverse).

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eBay promoting many Sony and Zeiss FE deals. 85mm GM in Stock at Amazon US.

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The official eBay US deal page (Click here) is promoting plenty of grey imported Sony-Zeiss deals. All do come with 1 or  3 year US seller warranty:
$700 off on the Sony A7rII at [shoplink 47061 ebay]eBay US (1 year US seller warranty)[/shoplink].
$600 off on the Sony A7sII at [shoplink 47167 ebay]eBay US (1 year US seller warranty)[/shoplink].
$200 off on the Sony FE 55mm at [shoplink 47062 ebay]eBay US (3 year US seller warranty)[/shoplink]
$180 off on the Sony 18-200mm at [shoplink 47166 ebay]eBay US (3 year US seller warranty)[/shoplink]
$170 off on the Sony FE 24-240mm at [shoplink 47118 ebay]eBay US (3 year US seller warranty)[/shoplink].
$150 off on the Sony 6000 kit at [shoplink 47168 ebay]eBay US (1 year US seller warranty)[/shoplink].
$114 off on the Zeiss FE 16-35mm at [shoplink 47165 ebay]eBay US (3 year US seller warranty)[/shoplink]

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The 85mm GM lens is back in Stock at Amazon US (Click here) and at BHphoto (Click here).

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The Minolta FE rendering

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Michael Christensen sent this images of an imaginary Minolta FE camera. He morphed the [shoplink 46420 ebay]Minolta SR style (here on eBay)[/shoplink] with the current Sony A7 design. Would be nice ot have a more “classic” looking FF E-mount camera don’t you agree?

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Couple of news: Sony revises down earning forecast in Camera Devices Segment . Apple adds A6300/A68 support.

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Yesterday Sony issues a press release to report this:

Due to a decrease in projected future demand, Sony has revised its Mid-Range Plan for the camera module business in the Devices segment from the period beginning with the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

In a second press release issued today Sony reports:

The survey of damage to the Kumamoto Technology Center conducted so far has revealed damage to certain parts of the building, clean rooms and production equipment. The timeframe for resuming operations has yet to be determined. The Kumamoto Technology Center is the primary manufacturing site for image sensors for digital cameras and security cameras as well as for micro-display devices.

But still the good news is that the company as a whole is doing better than expected:

The forecast for net income attributable to Sony Corporation’s stockholders is expected to increase from the January forecast despite the above mentioned downward revision in income before income taxes, primarily due to a reversal of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets for local taxes by a subsidiary in Japan.
One mroe news: Apple added A6300/A68 RAW support (info here).
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15mm Voigtlander Heliar FE unboxing pics

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A photographer who wishes to remain anonymous just received his 15mm E mount Voigtlander Heliar. He shared those images and writes:

“Jesus it’s small…I never had the old one so I can’t comment but obviously there’s no longer the need for an adapter.  Turning the focus ring activates the in-viewfinder magnification. Falloff seems minimal, little distortion, no purple corners, very sharp in center, and very good at edges. Will need to do some real testing to comment authoritatively, but so far it’s all I hoped and expected it to be.  It’s TINY.  Did I say it’s very very small?”

The Heliar 15mm II for Sony E is in Stock at [shoplink 47157 ebay]FotoMundus (Worldwide shipment)[/shoplink] and will be in Stock soon at CameraQuest and Bhphoto.

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