Sony rep says False Color, Open Gate not a priority

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Youtuber TheFilmGuy says he chatted with a Sony rep who told him that False Color and Open Gate aren’t used much, so Sony doesn’t see much value in adding them. In addition, they asked Sony to add internal RAW recording to its budget cameras and to update the FX9/FX6 line, as it is unable to compete with the new C400 and C80 models.

I’m not sure if this Sony representative really knows the details of Sony’s strategy, as I know from experience that Sony Japan maintains the utmost secrecy when it comes to discussing future strategy. But I am sure that Sony will eventually learn from the progress made by its competitors and catch up by adding those missing features to future models, such as the FX3II.

One more thing: ProAV explains why Open Gate is so important:

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These were the bestselling cameras in Japan in September: Where would Sony be without those ZV cameras :)

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BCN has released the detailed list of top-selling cameras for September. Their data covers roughly 50% of all Japanese retail stores, making it the most accurate snapshot of the market available.

Top 20 cameras:

  1. Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-150mm IS STM Lens Kit
  2. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit Black
  3. Sony ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit Black
  4. Fujifilm X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Silver
  5. Nikon Z30 Double Zoom Kit
  6. Sony ZV-E10 Power Zoom Lens Kit Black
  7. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit White
  8. Canon EOS RP RF24-105mm IS STM Lens Kit
  9. Sony a6400 Double Zoom Lens Kit Black
  10. Sony ZV-E10 II Power Zoom Lens Kit Black
  11. Sony a6400 Standard Zoom Lens Kit
  12. Nikon Z50 II Double Zoom Kit
  13. Panasonic Lumix G100D W Set
  14. Sony ZV-E10Y Double Zoom Lens Kit Black
  15. Sony ZV-E10L Power Zoom Lens Kit White
  16. Sony a6700 Standard Zoom Lens Kit
  17. Fujifilm X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Black
  18. Canon EOS R50 RF-S18-45mm IS STM Lens Kit Black
  19. Canon EOS R50 RF-S14-30mm IS STM Lens Kit Silver
  20. Nikon Zf 16-50mm VR Lens Kit Silver

Top 20 fixed lens cameras:

  1. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Black
  2. Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Black
  3. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Black
  4. Kodak PIXPRO C1 Black
  5. Panasonic Lumix TZ99 Black
  6. Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Yellow
  7. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Silver
  8. Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 Black
  9. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Silver
  10. Kenko Tokina KC-AF11 BK
  11. Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Black
  12. Kodak PIXPRO C1 Brown
  13. Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Red
  14. Canon IXY 650 Silver
  15. Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Brown
  16. Yashica movio MAF100 Digital Camera
  17. Ricoh GR IV
  18. Panasonic Lumix FZ85D Black
  19. Sony ZV-1F Black
  20. Panasonic Lumix TZ99 White

We all “hate” them but they are the ones really selling for Sony…the ZV cameras :)

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New 100mm GM macro lens reviews: “the sharpest macro lens on the market today”

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Preorders:
Sony 100mm GM macro at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.

I’d like to share my two cents about this lens: it’s an outstanding piece of glass offered at a truly fair price and every early reviewer seems to agree.

Lensrentals concludes:

This brief time with the Sony 100mm f/2.8 GM Macro has convinced me that Sony has managed to create the sharpest macro lens on the market today, and has me eager to spend more time testing it. For now, my first impressions have left me very, very impressed.

ParkCameras writes:

The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS is a professional macro lens that delivers extraordinary close-up details along with G Master optical characteristics, which are ideal for close-ups and more.

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After having raised the prices by up to $400 Sony US now hints at massive Amazon Prime Day Deals

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On September 22, Sony increased prices on most of its cameras. I predicted this would be followed by Amazon Prime deals and holiday promotions bringing prices back to their original levels. And now, that’s exactly what seems to be happening—Sony US is teasing major rebates on gear. A not so cute “trick” :(

Reminder:

We have some new early Amazon Prime Deals (full list here):

 

Selection of Sony Camera price increases:

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Chris Brockhurst: Everyone Hated the Sony FX2… Until They Used It

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Chris has a different view on the much criticized Sony FX2 camera that is worth to be shared:

Bottom line:

The FX2 isn’t for everyone. If you need fast action or wide 4K60 without crop, this isn’t your camera. But if you want a small, premium-feeling hybrid with EVF, great IBIS, and Sony’s latest autofocus, it’s a really enjoyable tool — one of the first Sony cameras in years that reviewers say is actually fun to use.

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Alert: Fake AI Sony Alpha Manuals Flooding Amazon

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You may have noticed that AI generated FAKE Sony Alpha Guides are now flooding Amazon. A fee examples:

Those guides now make up of the vast majority of “books”!

For now, you can easily spot them by the strange camera images. But as AI improves, I expect they’ll be able to fool even us more experienced users. This is the world we live in now, where everything can be generated with such high quality that it fools 99% of people. Amazon should really try to implement a serious policy to fight against this trend!

For those of you that want to buy good books check out the book list from Gary Friedman, David Busch, Mark Galer.

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