Compeitition rumors: Panasonic S5II might be announced soon and feature a new Lidar autofocus tech?
In a world made of small improvements it’s rare to see some real new innovation. And this might be one: Panasonic could announce the new S5II on January 4th. And this camera might feature a brand new Lidar autofocus tech (wild rumor!). I have no clue why this AF system should be better than current phase detection systems. But it will be very interesting to see how it works!
Sony Tidbits…
Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 Quick Review | Best IQ Under $1000 on Sony?
Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
A7rV review at Itmedia.
Why is Sony so bad at making smartphones? (Amateur Photographer).
A Beginner’s Guide to Photojournalism (42West).
Best LED Panels of 2022 (Explora).
Image sensor market expected to grow 7% in 2023 (Dclife).
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Just announced: New Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 for Sony E-mount is coming in early 2023
Vitlrox announced the 75mm f/1.2 autofocus lens for Fuji X. Sony E and Nikon Z mount versions will be released later in 2023.
- Aperture: F1.2-F16
- Lens construction: 16 elements in 11 groups
- Angle of view: 21.35 degrees
- Aperture blades: 11
- Focus range: 0.88-∞
- Maximum magnification: 0.1x
- inner focus
- Size: 87×101mm
- Weight: 670g
- Filter diameter: 77mm
- Focus: STM driven
- E-mount and Z-mount are scheduled to be released in 2023.
This is a review of the Fuji X-mount version:
via Asobinet
Sony A7rV reviews by Amateur Photographer and Imaging Resource
Amateur Photographer concluded:
Overall, if your needs are tilted more towards image quality than outright speed, it’s difficult to argue against the Sony Alpha 7R V being the best full-frame stills camera available. However, it’s undeniably very expensive, commanding a serious premium over the likes of the Sony A7R IV and Nikon Z 7II. Likewise, if you’re not ideologically wedded to full-frame, you can get a significant fraction of the capability at a much lower price from the Fujifilm X-H2 or X-T5. But if you can justify the A7R V’s price, you’ll be blown away by just how good it is.
Imaging Resource concluded:
If I stop knocking the A7R V for what it isn’t and instead focus on what it is, then it’s clear to see that it’s an excellent camera. The Sony A7R V is not quite the versatile do-it-all beast that the Sony A1 is, but it’s a lot more useful across a wider range of situations than its predecessor.
Sony A7rV store links:
In US at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera, BeachCamera, Buydig.
In EU at Fotokoch, Amazon EU, FotoErhardt, Calumet DE, WexUK. ParkCameras UK.
In Australia at CameraPro, Camerahouse, Sony.
Sony Tidbits…
Best Camera for Street Photography: Sony a7C and my favorite lenses by Patrick Murphy-Racey
Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
An Invisible Layer of Gold Could Be the Secret to Glasses That Never Fog Up (Gizmodo).
My FAVORITE New LENS In 2022 (Matti Haapoja)
Pergear 35mm f/1.4 full-frame lens review (Christopher Frost).
12 Things Every Beginner Needs to Get Started in Photography (Explora).
Best Hand Grip Camera Strap for Photographers (42West).
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We have our own Facebook camera groups you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony Alpha group.
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Sony A9 series group.
Sony A7r series group.
Sony A7s series group.
Sony A7 series group.