Sony Alpha digital cameras

Sony TidBits…

November 25, 2014
news
7 Comments

The Sony Alpha Line – Making Sense Of The Choices (Gary Fong).

Sony 35mm 2.8 or Zeiss Loxia 35mm 2.0? (HikeVentures).
Hands on With the Sony FS7, Part 1 (Planet5D).
Sony 135mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* Lens Review (SonyAlphaLab).
Sony FS7 lens solutions part 2 (Newsshooter).
Sony Mobile Partners With 3 Internationally Renowned Photographers (ePhotozine).
Sony 60mm f/2.8 macro patent (Egami).
SONY’s Mini AC HDR AZ1VR – Review at ActionCameraRumors.
Review of the Sony RX100 III in Fantasea Housing (Divephotoguide).
Fotodiox tough E-mount review by MyPhotoJourney.
ENG lens on A7s at Newsshooter.

JJ Backer: “just came across 5 very useful Sony ‘Lens Compatibility Charts’ on the Sony e-support site. These charts show show full compatibility details for all A-Mount lenses when used on E or EF mount camera bodies. The charts show all features / functionality issues with all 4 Sony LA-EA Adapters and every A-mount lens! The reason I never noticed this before is that Sony has the charts listed under ‘Lenses: A-mount style’ on the support page. I think these compatibility charts would be very useful for most E / EF mount Sony owners.
Go to link below and look under “LENSES”: “A-mount style lenses”: Then click the ‘lens type’ All 5 A-mount lens catagories listed there include details for all NEX / A7x series bodies when used with all 4 LA-EA adapter versions.
http://esupport.sony.com/p/news-item.pl?news_id=193&template_id=1&region_id=1”

Frans: “There is my new test for Pentax FA 31mm limited on the Sony A7: Focuspeaking (google tranlsation here)“.

Atomos Shogun 4K recorder to ship on December 1 (new hands-on videos)

November 24, 2014
deals, news
8 Comments

ATOMOS SHOGUN – EXTRA ep. 11

At last the new Atomos Shogun will start shipping on December 1 according to BHphoto (Click here). And it will ship about the same time at Adorama (Click here) too. You will need this to record 4K video with your Sony A7s. On top you can see a video made by Adorama to introduce that combo.
Another good news is that Atomos confirmed 4K Raw recording with the Sony FS700 (More about it here at Newsshooter). Newsshooter also made a first test of the Atomos on a Nikon DSLR.

And do not forget there is also an Atomos Sony A7/r/s compatible power station you can preorder at BHphoto (Click here).

New Camdiox battery grip for the A7/r/s.

November 24, 2014
deals
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SAR reader Fred (Thanks!) noticed that there is a new battery grip for the A7/r/s sold by [shoplink 31001 ebay]Camdiox on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. That’s the second non Sony original grip alternative after the also just launched Meike grip on sale on Amazon US (Click here) and [shoplink 30140 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

This is the Camdiox Product Description

The is made by third party, as same as original Sony VG-C1EM battery grip. It is not from Sony, but almost same as original grip. This Power Grip is both powerful and versatile. Doubling the amount of shots that these SLR cameras can take on a single charge, the Power Grip also offers the flexibility of a secondary shutter release button for vertical shooting. It retains the tripod mounting thread as well, keeping the important ability to stabilize the camera during critical shoots.

This grip for Sony α (Alpha) iLCE-A7 / A7R / A7S completely replaced Sony original VG-C1EM Vertical Grip. This Vertical Grip also can hold two NP-FW50 Lithium batteries – effectively doubling your shooting capacity. It provides improved flexibility, not only helps steady your hand in both vertical and horizontal positions, but also provides a stable platform for shooting portraits, still-life shots and other subjects requiring vertical format.

This battery grip also provides additional controls for key functions and a shutter release that is located right at your fingertips when using the camera in the vertical position – eliminating the need for the contorted balancing act often required accessing the camera controls when shooting vertically.
– Vertical shooting
– Battery capacity doubled
– AF/MF and AEL
– User-defined C1
– Front rear control dial
– Perfect matching with camera body

Features:
1. The best choice for portrait photographs.
2. Provide a vertical grip shutter button, the shutter-lock switch, AF-lock button, AE-lock button, completely supports auto function.

Compatible With
Sony Alpha A7 / A7R / A7S

Package Included
Vertical battery grip for Sony A7 x 1
User Manual x 1
Retail Package x 1

(SR5) Good news: 5 axis stabilization works with ALL third party lenses!

November 24, 2014
rumors
133 Comments

Preorders:
Sony Alpha a7II (Body Only) for $1,698 at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here), SonyStore (Click here).
Sony Alpha a7II with FE 28-70mm OSS Lens for $1,998 at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here), SonyStore (Click here).
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II Lens for $1,148 at BHphoto (Click here).

Highly trusted sources (Thank You all!) confirmed the 5axis stabilization of the A7m2 works with ALL third party lenses like the lenses from the [shoplink 30855 ebay]Leica M[/shoplink], [shoplink 30856 ebay]Zeiss ZM[/shoplink], [shoplink 30857 ebay]Konica Hexanon[/shoplink], [shoplink 30858 ebay]Olympus OM[/shoplink] series. Terrific news if you consider for the firts time in history those lenses will get a 4.5 stop stabilziation on a FF camera!

One of the sources wrote:

In body stabilization of the new A7II will work with all third party lenses. For lenses without electronic connections, you will need to manually enter the lens focal length. For lenses used with an electronic adapter, such as Metabones Version 4, the info is conveyed automatically to the camera and you will need to turn off any stabilization in the lens.

As you see form the images posted by Sonyshop-satouchi, Biglobo and Yagumo-Camera the 5 axis stabilization can be manually set for a long list of focal lengths!

P.S.: Sony A7m2 launch news is now reported on Sony Germany, Sony UK, Sony Italy, Sony France, Sony Australia.

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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

Sony FE 4K foveon sensor camera specs and image leaked in China is the fakest fake ever :)

November 24, 2014
rumors
49 Comments

What you see here is obviously one of the most fake…fakes ever made :) It’s a collected wishful thinking of features :) Just click on image below to read the funny specs:

Sony TidBits…

November 24, 2014
news
4 Comments

Sony a5100 Review by John Sison.

The killer is democising (tskills).
Cashback on Sony cameras at Sony Japan.
Sony ILCE-5000 (A5000) test at Alfa Kulub.
Sony A5100 Hands-On Review Video by BHphoto.
Directly out of the Sony Box (Pinterest).
Is Sony Too Big to Succeed? (Eetimes)

Christian: “I think I can say I’m the one dedicated to macro photography. I’ve always been a Sony user, my current camera is a NEX5-T, waiting to upgrade to the A7 successor. I think the NEX5-T is a very handy camera, perfect for macro work, even if I have to use extension tubes as we don’t have Sony macro lenses yet, until the 100mm f/2.8 is available:
http://ilovehatephoto.com/2014/08/20/how-to-shoot-artful-droplets-on-flower-petals/
http://ilovehatephoto.com/2014/08/25/the-fairytale-garden/”

Eddy: “Something that might be of interest to your readers: DxO recently launched a new version of DxO Optics, with a new function called ‘ClearView’, which is intended to get rid of ‘haze’ in landscapes. I’ve been using it a number of times, both on older and recent shots and it really does a nice job. As you know the A7R already has a really good dynamic range, but what DxO ClearView can do with it, in just one click, it’s amazing. Here are some pictures from last WE, with the setting sun and some nice clouds: http://www.thelightpoet.be/2014/11/sunset-le-havre-november-2014/“

Black Friday Sony deals:

November 23, 2014
deals
0 Comments

Todays new Black Friday deals are the up to 60% off on SD cards of PNY (Click here) and Transcend (Click here) on Amazon. The full Black Friday deals list can be seen here on Amazon US (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and Sony Store (Click here).

Mixed deals:
$25 free gift card at Amazon US (Click here to see how to get it).
Sony RX100 for $329 at [shoplink 30670 ebay]BigValue on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]

E-mount:
A7/A7r: trade-in program at Adorama (Click here).
A77II: Up to $500 off on the body and kits at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and SonyStore.
A6000: $100 off on the body and kits at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and SonyStore.
A5100: $100 off on the body and kits at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and SonyStore.
A5000: $100 off on the body and kits at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and SonyStore.
Meike grip on Amazon US (Click here), [shoplink 30140 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] and Alibabaexpress (Click here).
Tough E-mount replacement is finally in Stock at Amazon again (Click here)

A-mount:
$300 off on the A77II and many free extras at Sony US (Click here)
$500 off on theA77II kits at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and SonyStore.

Refurbished stuff:
Refurbished RX100M3 for $669 on [shoplink 30505 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Refurbished RX100M2 for $399 on [shoplink 30506 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Refurbished A5000 with kit lens for $339 on [shoplink 30507 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Refurbished A6000 body for $498 on [shoplink 30508 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Refurbished RX10 body for $799 on [shoplink 30509 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].

Sigma A-mount lenses:
$200 off on the Sigma 150-500mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$200 off on the Sigma 70-200mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$150 off on the Sigma 50-500mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$80 off on the Sigma 10-20mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$75 off on the Sigma 12-24mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sigma 8-16mm lens at Amazon and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sigma 75-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
Rebates on Sigma Flashes and Teleconverters at Amazon (Click here to see the full list).

Some TV deals:
$1500 Off List Price on a Sony XBR65X850B 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV at Amazon US (Click here).
$2000 Off List Price on a sony XBR70X850B 70-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV at Amazon US (Click here).
$1000 Off List Price on a Sony XBR65X950B 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV at Amazon US (Click here).
$1200 Off List Price on a Sony XBR65X900B 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D LED TV at Amazon US (Click here).
20% Off List Price on a Sony KDL70W850B 70-Inch 1080p 3D Smart LED TV at Amazon US (Click here).
20% or More Off Select Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs at Amazon US (Click here).
30% Off List Price on a Sony XBR55X900B 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV at Amazon US (Click here).
25% Off List Price on a Sony KDL65W950B 65-Inch 1080p 3D Smart LED TV at Amazon US (Click here).