Aga Tomaszek says “A9 autofocus hitrate destroys my D4s”

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New A9 tests roundup:

Jim Kasson analyzed the Noise Behaviour:

I want to emphasize that the absolute noise level is low in the a9, but the periodic nature of the read noise and the PRNU will cause visible noise to be more objectionable that it would be if it were random.

So the problem with the A9 “banding” seems to be the noise pattern on the red channel. It’s not random enough to avoid it. I do hope Sony will work on this to fix it via firmware upgrade.

Alin Popescu posted his one week review and Bird shooting experience:

I tell you, as long as I locked focus on the bird (Expanded Flexible Spot Lock-on AF), then the A9 did it’s magic tracking the absolutely erratic flight of these magnificent creatures.

Sony A9 wedding photography by Aga Tomaszek:

Bear in mind I’ve only shot one wedding with the A9 so far, it’s hard not to jump to conclusions. Sod it, I’m going to jump to a conclusion. MIND BLOWING. A7RII focusing is acceptably fast, impressively accurate, and tracking is good enough for most wedding situations. The A9 is quite simply another league, another stratosphere! Focusing feels effortless and the hit-rate destroys my D4s.

Also Mariano Friginal tested the A9 for wedding. Ryan Armbrust did an Event Photography with the A9. And there is a sports Photography report by Qamera: They tested both Canon and Nikon lenses on the A9. At the end the conclusion is simple…we need fast native E-mount tele lenses :)

Three small updates on the overheating saga:

1) Sony reached out ThatCameraGuy to find out more about the Over the issue. Glad to see Sony taking a promopt response on this. I am confident this will be solved positively
2) Jared Matthew Jarvis did some more testing and had no issues whatssoever.
3) Similar report by Edde Burgess:

Sony A9:
Sony A9 at BHphotoAdorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 with Grip Extension Kit at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
Sony A9 battery grip at Adorama, Bhphoto, Amazon. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 Glass screen protector at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
NP-FZ100 battery for the A9 at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Jessops.
GP-EX1 grip at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
FDA-EP18 eye cup at Adorama, BHphoto.
MQZ1 multi battery charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
BCQZ1 Z-series Battery Charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.

The new Sony FE lenses preorders:
16-35mm GM at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
12-24mm G at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.

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Sigma statement: Working on a MC-11 firmware fix to make AF-S work properly on the A9

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Sigma Japan issued an official statement:

For customers using SONY α9 (ILCE-9) camera

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.
We have found that the combination of SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 (SA-E and EF-E) and some of SIGMA’s interchangeable zoom lenses may not focus precisely, if it is attached to SONY a9 (ILCE-9), released by SONY in May in 2017.
When using AF-S mode and shooting in telephoto range, it could occasionally display the shot is in focus, although it may not be spotted properly on the subject.
We are afraid of this inconvenience caused to the customers who use these products.
We are now investigating the phenomenon and will make a further announcement on the website shortly.
We appreciate your continued support for our company.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
http://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/world-network/  

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(SR5) First Sigma FE lens will be announced this summer!

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Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 and the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 via Camerasize

We got an update on our Sigma FE lens rumors. A trusted sources confirmed the first Sigma Full Frame E-mount lens will be announced this summer. He didn’t share more details yet but we know from previous rumors that…

  1. Sigma is preparing the launch of two new lenses
  2. The first lens is rumored to be a 35mm f/1.4 (or f/1.2) FE autofocus lens. The size will be somewhere in between the current Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 and the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8
  3. The source has yet no info on the second Sigma FE lens but he says it may be a zoom lens

Thanks again to the source for the valuable help. One day I wills end you a bottle of good red wine for this ;)

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Sony Tidbits…

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How To Shoot Massive 10 K Photos With A Mirrorless Camera And A Very Old Lens

Throwback Thursday: The DSLR-A900, Sony’s first full-frame camera (Dpreview).
Fujifilm GFX & Sony a7RII moire (Blog Kasson).
Sony ranks 7th in the List of The World’s Most Reputable Companies In 2017 by Forbes.
Are Sony Bayer Digital Sensors Destroying Creative Photography? (Soundimagesplus).
Things We Love: “Public Relations,” a Book by Garry Winogrand (Explora).
Sony A9 Mirrorless Camera Autofocus Deep Dive: 20fps, Silent Shutter, Touchscreen, Dual SD Cards (The Hunter Report)
Sony 7 R II with flash for Wedding a survey guide (Vittore Buzzi).

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Save $100 on the A5000 and on the A99II stabilizer kit

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We got two new Sony deals at BH:
$100 off and extra free battery on the A5000 (Click here).
$100 off on the A99II Stabilizer kit (Click here).

The new Sony FE lenses preorders:
16-35mm GM at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
12-24mm G at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.

 

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