Fuji announces the first video oriented X-H1 camera

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X-H1 vs A6500 by camerasize

Today Fuji announced the new X-H1 (specs at BH). As usual with Fuji this looks like a well-rounded product which also comes with some special and newly announced Cine lenses. When compared with the A6500 the X-H1 is a more advanced video tool. But I think Sony hasn’t too much to be worried about. The Sony A7sIII is highly likely to be announced in early April and I bet it has 4k60p while the Fuji has 4k30p only.

What Sony should learn from todays’ Fuji announcement is that you really have to think about the full ecosystem: Translated…make proper lenses for the camera you make!

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(SR2) Possible Sony A7III specs: Price $1,899?

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A7III rendering created by Valley Films

Yesterday I reported that trusted sources told us Sony will have a product announcement for the WPPI show which starts on February 26. We have yet no reliable info about WHAT product they will announce.

All i got so far is the following rumor from a new source. This means you should take this with a grain of salt !!!

The specs sounds reasonable and indeed the latest A7II price drops created plenty of room for the new camera. I think there is a good chance Sony will announce the A7III at Cp+.

Rumored Sony A7III specs:

24 mpx sensor.
7 fps.
425 contrast points.
167 phase detection.
joystick.
Z batterie.
touch screen.
4k recording 24 .25 and 30 fps.
1080p 24.25.30 and 60.fps.
1899 us dollars.

What’s your take on those specs?

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MacPhun now officially Skylum and celebrates it with new offer on Luminar and AuroraHDR

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Today, we’re excited to inform you that Macphun will now officially be known as Skylum! In order to celebrate this, we’ve prepared special exclusive bonuses and freebies which are included to every purchase of Luminar or Aurora HDR.

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Zeiss Loxia 25mm preorder at Adorama and BHphoto. New Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 FE in Stock at BH.

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The new Loxia lens preorders are now available at BHphoto and Adorama.

And the brand new Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is in Stock for the very first time via BHphoto.

Big new Sony US deals today:

1) up to $900 off on Sony camera sand lenses. See full special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig.
2) Up to $500 trade-in bonus to buy a Sony cameras. See special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig, FocusCamera.

More deals:
For a limited time you can grab that Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE autofocus lens for $279 only at Amazon US (Click here).
The new Godox Xpro-S now available for preorder at Amazon and Adorama.
Meike Battery Grip for the Sony A9 and A7rIII in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
10% discount on Capture One 11 (Click here) and Capture One 11 for Sony (Click here). Use the coupon code “AMBSAR“.

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Quick deal for EU readers: 370 Euro off on the 24-70mm GM lens at Amazon

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EU readers can grab the 24-70mm GM lens with a nice 370 Euro discount at Amazon Spain.

Thanks Carles!

Big new Sony US deals today:

1) up to $900 off on Sony camera sand lenses. See full special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig.
2) Up to $500 trade-in bonus to buy a Sony cameras. See special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig, FocusCamera.

More deals:
For a limited time you can grab that Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE autofocus lens for $279 only at Amazon US (Click here).
The new Godox Xpro-S now available for preorder at Amazon and Adorama.
Meike Battery Grip for the Sony A9 and A7rIII in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
10% discount on Capture One 11 (Click here) and Capture One 11 for Sony (Click here). Use the coupon code “AMBSAR“.

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24 hours left to join the 24-105mm FE lens giveaway

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You now have 24 hours left to join the 24-105mm FE lens giveaway.

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Note: This is a worldwide contest (see exceptions list below). If the winner lives outside the USA he has to cover the tax and shipment costs of the lens that will be shipped by BHphoto.

Finally it’s here! Our very first Giveaway for a brand new Sony 24-105mm FE lens ($1,300 value). This is the must have lens for travel photographers and the most versatile zoom of the FE lens range. Special thanks to @colbybrownphotography and @bhphoto for helping me organizing this. – To Enter follow these rules: 1. Like this Post 2. Follow me @andrea_pizzini_photographer 3. Tag a friend in the comments below. Each tag is an entry. Enter as many times as you wish. – Optionally you can also can “Turn On Post Notifications” for my IG Profile, so that you can learn of additional chances to win. – The Winner will be chosen at random on February 15th, 2018 This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram or Sony. No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. All Giveaway/Sweepstakes Terms & Conditions can be found in the link in my IG Bio. – #sony #sonyalpha #sonyimages #sonygear

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(SR5) Sony product announcement on or around February 26!!!

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Reliable sources told us that Sony will have a new product announcement at the WPPI show on or around February 26! The big question is….what can we expect to get?

First one fact: Sony registered the code of one new camera by end 2017. Which means there is a fair chance we might get such a camera soon.

What camera can we hope to get?

  • A7III: I give a 60% chance that this might be the new A7III with 24Mp sensor, 4K30p, same A7rIII and A9 battery, joystick and touchscreen.
  • A6700: I got no rumor about such a camera yet. I would give a 35% chance to see this camera announced at WPPI.
  • A7sIII: I think the A7sIII will be announced at the NAB show in April.

What about lenses?

  • 135mm f/1.8 FE GM: I hope Sony will announce this lens at WPPI
  • 400mm f/2.8 FE GM: I don’t think this lens will be announced at WPPI.
  • 200-600mm FE: Also that lens is unlikely to be announced at WPPI.

Of course there is still plenty of room for unexpected surprises! Any wishful thinking you want to share? :)

If you are reading this post and know something more about the Sony event drop an anonymous message by using the contact box on the top of the right sidebar or send me a message at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

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