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Sony A1 8K features tested…on a cat ;)
Preorders:
Sony A1 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Focuscamera.
Sony XPeria 5G PRO at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon.
Sony A1 in Europe at FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. WexUK.
Join the Sony A1 Facebook group here.
ZY Productions tested the Sony A1 8K feature:
and here is the classic cat test video:
And Move to Mirrorless posted this Las Vegas 8K video:
And here you have the first impressions by Juan Pons:
Learn From Hollywood’s Most Sought-After Photographers With This $100 Course Bundle (Pub Date 3/31)
Even if you don’t recognize Michael Muller and Patrick Hoelck by name, you have definitely seen their images. These two photographers have produced countless promotional photos for top Hollywood movie studios.
Now, the pair are sharing their knowledge through Photo School — a 20-hour program that teaches photography and Photoshop. Lifetime access is valued at $2,990, but SonyAlphaRumors readers can join today for just $99.99.
From Guardians of the Galaxy to the Sons of Anarchy, the photography of Michael Muller can be seen all over Netflix. His high-energy style is a favorite with Hollywood studios, making him one of the most sought-after professionals in the biz.
Muller’s long-term friend and co-founder, Patrick Hoelck, is an award-winning director and celebrity portrait photographer.
In Photo School, these two masters teach you photography from scratch. The tutorials start with camera basics such as exposure, focusing, and lighting. You’ll also learn about equipment, from cameras to studio set-ups.
The training then moves into professional techniques, showing you how to pose portraits and scout locations. Several guest instructors help you explore different genres, and the final section covers enhancing your work with Photoshop.
In total, this library amounts to 13 mini courses and 100 video lessons. With lifetime on-demand access, you can revisit the content at any time.
Order today for just $99.99 to pick up this incredible resource, and save over $2,800 on the full price.
Sony Updates Visual Story App With Expanded Features & Functions For Wedding, Sports & Event Photographers
Press text:
SAN DIEGO, CA – March 30, 2021 – Sony Electronics Inc. today announced new updates to “Visual Story” – a mobile application for professional event photographers that simplifies the process of delivering photos to their clients immediately after an event through automatic gallery creation, AI (artificial intelligence) image selection and web delivery1. The new application version 1.1 for “Visual Story” offers expanded support and a new “Live gallery” feature that makes remote viewing and participation more accessible.
New Live Gallery Feature For Socially Distanced Live Events
Visual Story Version 1.1’s new Live Gallery feature allows professional event photographers to meet the growing demand for remote participation during the actual event. This enables the photographer’s clients to share photo galleries with their friends, family and colleagues, to then view photos of their event, such as a wedding, corporate, school or sporting event, in real time to create a more immersive experience.
Live Gallery helps simplify a professional workflow by allowing Auto transfer while shooting with a compatible Sony Alpha brand camera2, automated image selection using AI, and applying edit presets to all images within a live gallery at the same time. Live Gallery viewers can also like specific photos, which the photographer can use to choose final image selections to deliver to their client.
Upgraded Selection Options
The newly updated Visual Story app also now includes an object detection filter to easily locate images focusing on specific items such as a cake, food, tableware and jewelry. The photographer can also choose images that are only included in a live gallery or those with likes.
Compatibility & Availability
Visual Story Version 1.1 is available now for iOS in the App Store for free and is compatible with select Sony cameras including: Alpha 7C, Alpha 7R IV, Alpha 7S III, Alpha 9, Alpha 9 II as well as Alpha 7 III (updated to firmware Version 4.0 or later), Alpha 1 and FX31.
Sony’s new Visual Story is available to download for free HERE, and development on additional platforms is under discussion.
Learn more about Visual Story HERE.
A product video on the new Live gallery feature can be viewed HERE.
Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with Sony’s imaging products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com, a site created to educate and inspire all fans and customers of Sony α – Alpha.
via Alphauniverse
Topaz just announced the new Sharpen AI v3.0
Topaz announced the new Sharpen AI software (Click here to see it and try it for free). Topaz writes:
With a new, faster AI Engine and model improvements for large blur, the latest version of Sharpen AI will impress more photographers than ever.
You get an additional 15% discount if you Sharpen AI using the code “SHARPEN15” at checkout.
P.S.: The Utility Bundle has been renamed the “Image Quality Bundle“. It includes Sharpen, Gigapixel, DeNoise, and JPEGtoRAW. The retail price is $359.96, but it’s on sale for $199.99. (More than $150 in savings)
Reminder: Save up to 30% on all DxO products (Click here):
- 30% off on Photolab 3.2. Download a free trial version here.
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Will Voigtländer make a stunning 135mm f/1.2 FE lens?
Cosina-Voigtländer patented the design for these new Full Frame lenses:
- 25mm F2
- 75mm F1.8
- 135mm F2
- 135mm F1.2
Now this 135mm f/1.2 lens would be great don’t you think? Althaugh it will be hard to get things in focus with a manual focusing lens :)
via Asobinet