Curiosity: Review of the 21 year old Sony DSC-V1

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There is currently a curious hype involving compact digital cameras from over 20 years ago. TikTokkers and Instagrammers like to buy them because they are cheap, curious to use, and they give a kind of cinematic look because of the low-resolution images. That’s why you can find more and more youtubers reviewing such old models. This one is about the Sony DSC-V1 that was announced back in 2023. You can get this camera for $20/30 on eBay (Click here).

 

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First leaked images of the new Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens!

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My trusted sources tell me that in late August Sony will announce the new 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens. And finally there is a first leaked image of the lens!

As you can see from these low-resolution images, the lens has a new customizable button, a new rubber ring over the aperture marks. It looks like the lens may be a bit shorter than the old 85mm f/1.4 GM from 7 years ago. Reliable sources have told me that the lens is also lighter and certainly much improved optically.

Soon after the announcement of the Sony 85mm GM we will have a new Sony FX camera, a new 24-70mm f/2.0 and a new Alpha Full Frame E-mount camera. So stay tuned to SAR:… there will be fun to be had!

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Leaked? First images shot on the upcoming new Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II

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I told you that in late August Sony will announce the new 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens. Well Fstoppers just posted their Godox review and shared some images that have been taken using this lens! Check the EXIF data to see that.

UPDATE: Fstoppers removed since the images shot with the 85mm GMII…so it’s pretty clear those were the real deal :)

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Thanks Michael for spotting this!

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Sony Tidbits…

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Super deal at Amazon: Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 for $889 only

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This is th lowest price ever on the excellent Tamron 70-180mmf /2.8 sold by Amazon US (Click here). Grab it if this has always been on your wishlist!

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Sigma will announce a new 28-105mm f/2.8 lens in early September!

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I have an exclusive rumor to share today! Multiple trusted sources confirmed that in early September we are getting the following new lens:

  • Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 ART Full Frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Leica L cameras

This has the potential to become a very popular lens like the Canon 24-105mm f/2.8. Yes, the Canon has a much more useful 24mm at the wide end but I have been told the Sigma weights less, is more compact and more importantly much cheaper!

I hope to get some images of this lens soon. If you happen to find some images please contact me at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com or use this contact box.

That said, what do you think about this lens?

Will you consider ot buy the new Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 lens?

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