Focus peaking – shooting manual focus on Sony a6300, a6500, a7iii, a7riii, a7sii, a9
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN review at SonyAlpha.blog.
How Nikon’s mirrorless did not make me sell my Sony at Phillipreeve.net.
Why Sony really should update their adapters for A-mount glass (Enthusiastphotoblog)
Classic Camera Review: The Contax G2 (Explora).
Boya BY-PM700 USB Podcast USB Microphone (Personal View).
Vocas E-Mount to LPL Adaptor – Newsshooter
With the launch of the Alpha Female program, Sony aims to create meaningful change and “elevate diversity in thought and creation.” The Alpha Female initiative features a Creator-in-Residence program which will award $25,000 grants (and an additional $5,000 product allowance and $5,000 in product loans) to five women. Applications are now open for the grants which can be used to fund projects and activities that will help the grantees take their careers to the next level. See more details in the press release below and see how to apply at alphauniverse.com/alphafemale.
“Alpha Female” will feature a Creator-in-Residence program that will award five women photographers and filmmakers a six-month grant to fund projects and activities to help take their careers to the next level.
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2018 – Sony Electronics, Inc. – a global leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer – has today released details regarding their new “Alpha Female” program, the company’s thoughtful response to the imaging industry’s well-known challenges with diversity.
“Sony has been a leader in the industry as it relates to driving diversity and inclusion in our workforce,” said Jennifer Geddy, head of digital marketing at Sony Electronics. “We are bringing that same energy to customers via programs such as Alpha Female. We acknowledge that more work can always be done when it comes to elevating diversity in thought and creation. We win and consumers win when all voices have equal weight.”
A critical component of their newly launched “Be Alpha” campaign, the “Alpha Female” initiative will focus on providing opportunities for creators in the imaging industry to advance their careers, while also generating extensive chances for women professional photographers and videographers of all experience levels to meet, connect and collaborate.
“Alpha Female” will feature a Creator-in-Residence program that will award five women photographers and filmmakers a six-month grant to fund projects and activities to help take their careers to the next level. The grant will include $25,000 in funds, $5,000 in product allowance, an additional $5,000 in product loans and a mentorship pairing with one of Sony’s high-profile Artisans of Imagery. These five grantees will also have their work presented at headline exhibits in both the New York and Los Angeles markets.
In addition to the grant program, Sony will support several female-backed and focused events that aim to push progress for diversity in photography and filmmaking. The company will also fund several projects by female members of their Artisans of Imagery and Alpha Imaging Collective organizations, showcasing the amazing talent and creativity of their brand.
Neal Manowitz, vice president of Imaging Products and Solutions at Sony Electronics, added “Diversity and inclusion are core principles of our company, and we would not be where we are today without this focus. ‘Alpha Female’ gives us the chance to open some very important doors for female creators, while also highlighting the impressive work of our existing roster of ambassadors. It’s a program that we are very proud to stand behind.”
The Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence program will open applications today, and the program’s first-ever class will be announced in early October. For more information visit www.alphauniverse.com/alphafemale.
A variety of additional content related to Sony’s “Be Alpha” campaign, including articles, videos and events, can be found at www.alphauniverse.com/BeAlpha.
Profoto B10 & Sony a7iii with Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 with Rebecca
Sony FE 2x Teleconverter Review (Photographylife).
Samyang 24mm f/2.8 FE review at Phillipreeve.net.
Insta360 Pro 2 Spherical VR Camera (Personal View).
Rebecca with the Sony a7iii & Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 (David Oastler).
7Artisans 7.5mm F2.8 Fisheye review at SonyAlpha.blog.
Worlds First Smartphone Photography Bags by Cosyspeed.
A SAR reader pointed me to a newly released skin protector for Sony cameras and lenses. They are only available in Taiwan at shopee.tw/cczxczx. On top you see the Silver-Carbon styled skin for the Sony A7III. Below some others for FE lenses inlcuding one for the Sony 400mm GM.
Matt Larson
A7iii + Sigma 14mm 1.8?
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That sincelry crazy and for some apsects intruiging Zeiss ZX1 is now officially listed at BHphoto (Click here):
Shoot
Full-frame 37.4MP CMOS sensor enables recording high-resolution stills at up to 3 fps and 4K30p video, along with a sensitivity range of ISO 80-51200.
Built-in ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/2 lens has been perfectly matched to the sensor in order to provide edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination. The optical design incorporates two double-sided aspherical elements, which help to reduce spherical aberrations and minimize distortion. Additionally, the bright f/2 maximum aperture is suitable for low-light shooting and also offers increased control over depth of field.
Leaf shutter design provides flash sync at all shutter speeds and allows for especially quiet shooting.
A 255-area AF system is available, and can be used in conjunction with single-shot or continuous AF modes, or DMF and MF modes can also be used.
Physical shutter speed and ISO dials, along with a manual aperture ring on the lens, afford direct, intuitive control over exposure settings.
High-resolution 0.7″ OLED electronic viewfinder has a Full HD resolution along with a 0.74x magnification for clear, bright viewing.
Rear LCD incorporates a side tool bar for quick switching between four distinct camera modes.
Microphone and headphone jacks can be used for enhanced audio recording and audio monitoring while recording video.
Top hot shoe is compatible with the Sigma TTL flash protocol.
Edit
Based on a large, 4.34″ rear LCD screen, on-the-fly image editing is possible. The HD (1280 x 720) screen has a 338 ppi resolution and is touch-sensitive for intuitive navigation and editing control. The spacious screen is also the perfect place for in-depth review of your imagery while out shooting.
The distinct shape of the camera body, which has a bend in the middle, allows for an easy-to-find groove in the screen where the touch-sensitive tool bar is located.
Integrated Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC allows for thorough editing capabilities directly on the camera. This sophisticated software lets you adjust everything from exposure and color to making selective edits or syncing your edits to Lightroom CC on your computer.
Share
A wide range of sharing capabilities are possible, including both wireless and wired means to help you quickly and efficiently get your photos out to the world.
Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth connectivity let you seamlessly share images directly from the camera to a linked device.
USB Type-C interface can be used to port images directly to an external hard drive, share a live view of the camera to an additional screen, or an external battery pack can be used to power and charge the internal battery.
Integrated 512GB SSD allows for storing a huge amount of photo and movie files without the need to swap memory cards. On the camera, files can be organized into different collections for easier navigation.
Wireless connectivity lets you upload your files to cloud storage services directly from the camera.
Automatic backups are possible to your own NAS system and remote access to the files is also available from wherever you are.
Firmware updated can be downloaded and installed or updates over-the-air are also possible.
Preorder status check:
The new Zeiss Batis lens is available for preorder at Adorama and BHphoto.
The Sony A7III will be in Stock within days according to BHphoto and Adorama.
The Tamron 28-75mm FE will be in Stock tomorrow according to BHphoto.
The Sony 400mm GM FE will be in Stock on October 11 according to BHphoto.
The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 FE will be in Stock on October 18 according to BHphoto.
