Sony patented a four “oblique pixel array system” high dynamic range sensor

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Sony patented a new kind of sensor having four different pixels: Red, Blue, Green and the new Clean (or White) pixel. The pixels are ordered in an oblique array system. This allows Sony to reach a 20% higher transmittance which means you will get a Higher Dynamic range and a Higher ISO performance. Of course the downside is that you will need many more pixels on the sensor.

It’s unclear yet where Sony plans to use that new tech.

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Sony Tidbits…

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TTArtisan 50mm F0.95 Review (APS-C and Full Frame) | DA

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Sigma 90 mm F2.8 DG DN tested at DxO: “looks like a super-compelling option”

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DxO conclusion is:

Not everyone wants large and heavy high-speed lenses, so there’s clearly an opportunity for compact high-quality primes. With such strong contenders in Sony’s lineup at this focal length, though, it is perhaps no surprise to see Sigma offering something a little different with the Sigma 90 mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens. Despite some slight shortcomings, many of which can be overcome with software correction, image quality is very good overall. What’s more, if portraiture is your thing, thanks to its small size, great build, and relatively affordable pricing, the Sigma 90 mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary looks like a super-compelling option.

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Sigma will soon announce the new 20mm f/1.4 and 24mm f/1.4 FE lenses!

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The Japanese blog Digicameinfo spotted the specs of these two upcoming Sigma Full Frame E-mount lenses:

  • 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
    Lens configuration: 17 elements in 15 groups (2 SLD glasses, 3 aspherical lenses)
    Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
    Minimum shooting distance: 0.23m
    Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 6.1
    Filter Diameter: 82mm
    Size: φ87.8 x 111.2mm (E-mount version 113.2mm)
    Weight: 635g (E-mount version 630g)
  • 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
    Lens configuration: 17 elements in 14 groups (1 piece of SLD glass, 2 pieces of FLD glass, 4 pieces of aspherical lens)
    Number of aperture blades: 11 pieces (circular aperture)
    Minimum shooting distance: 0.25m
    Maximum shooting magnification : 1: 7.1
    Filter diameter:
    72mm Size: φ75.7 x 95.5mm (E-mount version 97.5mm)
    Weight: 520g (E-mount version 510g)
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Early Amazon Prime Day Deal: Get a $20 credit for Prime Day when you back up your photos

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The Pre Prime Day Deal Page is up and running on those links: Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT, Amazon NL.

There is also a deal for us photographers: Get a $20 credit for Prime Day when you back up your photos at Amazon US. There is also a 4 months free of Amazon Music and 3 months free of Amazon Audible.

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