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!

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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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Full 2023 BCN sales data: Sony ZV-E10 was the most sold camera in Japan!

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The Japanese BCN association collects the real sales data form about 50% of the Japanese stores. So their numbers are the most reliable indication about the market situation. Today the published this articles that shows the most sold cameras of the whole year 2023. These are sales in terms of “numbers” (not value) and with both body and kit versions added.

  1. Sony ZV-E10
  2. Sony A6400
  3. Canon R50
  4. Canon R10
  5. Canon M2
  6. Olympus E-P7
  7. Nikon ZFc
  8. Olympus E-PL10
  9. Olympus E-M10IV
  10. Sony A7IV

We don’t have such reliable rankings outside of Japan. All you can do is check out those rankings:

Damn that ZV-E10 is a killer….not matter how much I don’t like it…seems like Instagrammers TikTokkers and Vloggers are ruling the world now :)

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Jake Sloan review of the Sony A9III will likely convince you to preorder the camera!

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On top you can watch Jake Sloan Sony A9III review. There are a couple of interesting takeaways:

1) Impressive stabilization:
The 8 stops image stabilization on the Sony A9III and the 600mm GM can be used handheld and still take sharp images! Click on images to see it:

2) No more artifacts!
Everything is straight and distortion free. Like those helicopter blades:

3) Image Quality:
Dynamic range in practice same as on the Sony A1. The difference is negligible and with a little bit of post production you can get it on par with the Sony A1. Noise doesn’t seem to degrade the image (Click on it):

There are many more points he makes in the video and at the end he says he is going to sell his Sony A1 and buy the new A9III.

Preorders:
Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon US&EU. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.
Sony 300mm at BHphoto. Amazon US&EU. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.
Sony Holiday deals now live at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
Sony Europe 500 Euro/Pounds cashback at FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Amazon EU.

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