New Sony RX0II firmware 3.0 released

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You can download it here: sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx0m2/

Benefits and Improvements

  • Adds the USB Streaming function to allow connection using a USB cable to a PC or Xperia smartphone for live streaming and online communication with the high video and audio quality.
    NOTES:

    • This applies to Xperia 1 II or Xperia 5 II smartphones that have been upgraded to Android 11. Update availability varies by region. (As of April 22, 2021)
    • When connecting to a device with a USB Type-C port, use a commercially available USB cable or terminal conversion adaptor.
  • Improves the overall stability and performance of the camera
    NOTE: Refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.
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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 FE lens officially announced

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Preorders:
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 FE lens at BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.

Tests:
Full review by Marc Alhadeff. Hands-on by Dpreview. Article by Jack Fusco. Article by Nicolas Datiche. Article by Lin Yen Ting. Article by Alina Schessler.Spanish review at Photolari. Sigma lens product page.

Video reviews:

Press text:

SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art.

Superb optical performance and usability power up the most popular focal length.
An “Art F1.4 35mm” reborn for mirrorless and empowered through SIGMA’s technology to date.
The existing 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art was SIGMA’s first GLOBAL VISION lens. Released in 2012, it set the standard for all of SIGMA’s subsequent Art-line lenses, and thanks to its exceptional image quality it is still the 35mm prime lens of choice for many professional photographers. Nine years on, the 35mm F1.4 has been redesigned from the ground up specifically for mirrorless cameras.

Despite being significantly smaller and lighter than the existing 35mm F1.4, it displays an outstanding level of sharpness right to the edges of the frame at all apertures, as well as exceptionally smooth and attractive bokeh and remarkably well-controlled optical aberrations.

Designed exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras, the 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is light enough to feel perfectly balanced on a compact mirrorless camera, yet is packed with an array of professional features including ultra-fast AF, a de-clickable and lockable aperture ring and a customizable AFL button. This gives the lens operability and portability without compromise, making it as ideal for professional projects as it is for casual outings, and as well-suited to video as it is stills.
SIGMA is delighted to introduce you to the new gold standard in wide-aperture 35mm primes.

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Sigma 35mm FE lens will start shipping on May 14

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In a couple of hours Sigma will announce the new 35mm f/1.4 FE lens (see video embedded below). Nokishita reports the planned release date is May 14, 2021. 

I unveiled this info last week:

$899
Compare to Sony GM,At the center of resolution, it is good as Sony GM.

At the corner of resolution,Sony GM is better.
AF speed is slower than Sony GM.
Sigma Art is much lighter and cheaper.
Due to issue of 28-70 Art, Announcement is delayed.
Sigma will start to sell this new lens July or June in this year.

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Gigapixel AI v5.5.0 release + promo thru May 7th!

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Topaz released the new Gigapixel AI v5.5. There  and added limited time 35% discount (Click here and use checkout code “GIGAPIXEL15”). Don’t forget you can also use the free trial if you want to test the results.

The new version has a faster AI Engine and a new “Very Compressed” AI model: users can upscale more low-resolution images better than ever.

P.S.: The Creative Bundle now includes Sharpen AI, DeNoise AI, and Gigapixel AI. This Bundle retails for $259.97, but it’s on sale for $149.99. (More than $100 in savings)

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