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Scammer warning on Amazon Germany

January 11, 2024
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A scammer is selling Sony gear for crazy low prices on Amazon Germany. Yesterday I quickly linked to the deal and than removed it after 10min because readers made me aware of the possible scam. A reader (Thanks Jose!) told me this:

the seller tried to get me to make a bank transfer directly to them. I’ve reported it to amazon and they are looking into it.

So please do NOT make any direct bank transfer. And Amazon Germany should refund you if you have any trouble. Thanks to all readers for the warning!

Curiosity: The best selling mirrorless camera on Amazon US is a Sony camera we don’t particularly love :)

January 10, 2024
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I know the SAR readers here hate that trend and lineup of cameras. But like it or not it is the best selling mirrorless camera of this holiday season according to Amazon US Bestseller ranking (Click here).

When it comes to lenses the Sigma E-mount lenses did sell well (ranking here).

Sony A1 and A7sIII firmware update will bring many more features than you expect!

January 10, 2024
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Two sources now told me that we can expect a lot more features to be implemented than previously disclosed by Sony. This should bring both the Sony A1 and Sony A7sIII on par or ahead of the competition.

The bad news of this rumor is that it might means that the A1II (and A7sIV) might not going to be released any time soon.

DJI MIC 2 will be announced on January 17th

January 10, 2024
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A source (Thanks a lot!) just told me the DJI MIC 2 will be announced on January 17th at 15:00 Berlin time. As you might know the DJI Mic 2 has been “silently” launched as part of DJi Osmo 3 combo kit (Click here). What we are getting now on Jan 15 is the possibility to buy the Mic only for our Sony cameras.

UPDATE: Some specs:

32 bit float recording
bigger battery
No timecode
Intelligent Noise Canceling
250m reach
Shadow Black and Pearl White colors

To the source: Thanks for sharing the info! Let me know if you have more DJI news!

Also Zhong Yi Optics is working on releasing their first Autofocus Lenses

January 10, 2024
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There is a clear trend from chinese manufacturers to work towards releasing new autofocus lenses. Also Zhong Yi Optics confirmed now that they are going to make AF lenses (including for Sony E-mount). The initial lenses are said to be primes…probably 35mm or/and 85mm.

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via Asobinet

For Europeans: Sony Holiday deals are ending in 5 days!

January 10, 2024
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Til January 15th you still have the chance to grab those European Sony deals (all deals listed here at Calumet.de):

X-mas deals are valid til January 15th at FotoErhardt, Amazon EU, Calumet, WexUK.
Lens savings at FotoErhardt, Amazon EU, Calumet, WexUK.

Curiosity: Sony A9III shipment start moved from Feb 23 to Feb 21

January 10, 2024
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Today all US stores changed the shipment start of the A9III from Feb 23 to Feb 21 (see at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama). 300mm GM still scheduled to ship from Feb 23.

Preorders (shipment start Feb 21):
Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.
Sony 300mm at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.
Sonny A9III Vertical Grip at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.

Reminder:
You save 15% on the fast and most affordable Type A card sold by Amazon US (Click here and click on the coupon button). You save 20% on the same card sold in Europe by Amazon DE, Amazon UK.