This week SAR readers photos selection.


Miguel Quiles
I managed to get my hands on the Zeiss Batis 85mm 1.8 last week and used it at my “Dramatic Portrait” class at Adorama. The lens feels well built, focus is quick and is one of the sharpest native lenses I’ve used so far! Here’s an example shot taken at f/1.8.

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Sony Tidbits…(Gatorade commercial shot on the FS7)


Gatorade: “From Running Away to Moving Forward” from Luminary Visuals on Vimeo (Shot on the Fs7).

Andy (Gatorade video on top): “we think the ad serves as a great example of the high level of work that can be done today with a low budget, in large part thanks to the abundance of incredible shooting equipment available for such a low cost.”

Today Gold Box deal on the Intenso Micro SDXC 64GB at Amazon Germany (Click here and scroll the horizontal deal bar).
Sony A7 and Minolta 35-70mm review by Philip Reeve.
Took my a6000 and a7ii to a f1 race for work (SonyAlphaForum).
LOL: THere is a man inside the raptorsuite (Dinosaursart).

Ben: “There are often claims, that the Raw File compression used in ARW files (c-raw) yields Issues for high contrast capturing like nightsky photography. I want to show, that this niche problem can be overcome and that night sky photography can even be achieved with the venerable RX100M2.
Below you have the links to the original and the developed version of the Image. I used “expose to the right” technique and pulled down the image brightness in post by over 5 stops before starting the rest
of the development. I do not want to say that Raw Compression is a non issue but I want to encourage people to deal with limitations of their camera. Most of the time limitations can teach you a lot about photography.
original: http://WDMyCloud.device2088953.wd2go.com:80/api/1.0/rest/file_contents/Public/Shared%20Pictures/_DSC8239-2.jpg?device_user_id=15291585&request_auth_code=18b8e930099060017c01dffea53d053e1506bec891537fd4bb96a98c875b1228
developed: http://WDMyCloud.device2088953.wd2go.com:80/api/1.0/rest/file_contents/Public/Shared%20Pictures/_DSC8239.jpg?device_user_id=15291585&request_auth_code=c476c043aa43d18a93df7c8e6c04713bdf1105c94784f61faece68c12758b36c“

“Saker Falcon lite” Canon EF to E-mount adapter coming in August!

Bildschirmfoto 2015-07-23 um 21.11.14

DEO Techart launched a special teaser site (Click here) for their new Canon EF to Sony E-mount adapter.  UPDATE: We have been notified that this adapter will NOT have a translucent mirror. because of development reasons the translucent version release has been delayed til next year.
That non.translucent version called “Saker Falcon lite” will be announced in August. A first picture of the adapter has been published by SAR few weeks ago (see below). Deo Techart already sells plenty of other [shoplink 38676 ebay]Sony adapters on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. Including the unique [shoplink 38677 ebay]Contax G autofocus E-mount adapter (Click here)[/shoplink].

Adapter

New Thumb Grip for the A6000 by Lensmate.

Lensmates just released their new Thumb Grip for the A6000 which you can now buy at Amazon US (Click here). The official description:

  • We designed the Lensmate Sony a6000 Folding Thumbrest to allow easy access to all of the buttons, and to quickly get out of the way when you need to get to the top dials. A light push with the thumb swings the rest 40° out from the camera and a light action ball detent keeps the Thumbrest in the opened or closed position.
  • The sculpted thumbrest relaxes your grip on the camera, reduces camera shake and allows slower shutter speeds. Makes one handed operation easier and prevents unintentional button presses.
  • Camera specific design retains access to all controls and does not effect operation of built in flash or articulated LCD screen.
  • Integrated silicone insert provides both thumb grip and bumper between the rest and camera body and the silicone insert in the hot shoe tab provides resistance to unintentional ejection. Machined out of solid 6061 Aluminum rod, then bead blasted for texture and anodized for a tough finish.
  • We suggest using the Lolumina Mini stick on soft release button with the Lensmate a6000 Thumbrest for a more relaxed and ergonomic index finger position (with the finger draped over the button, usually not using the finger tip). See our other listings.

Sony A6000 store link list:
Sony A6000 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonyStore. In Europe at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, AT, NL, BE, CH, FI, SE, PT, WexUK.
A6000 Gariz case on eBay in [shoplink 26006 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 26007 ebay]Brown (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 26008 ebay]Camel (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 26009 ebay]Red (Click here)[/shoplink].

Sony Tidbits…(Watch a Turtle moving in Moonlight….shot on the A7s).


Moonlight Turtle – Sony a7s Low Light Test from Freddy on Vimeo.

Zeiss Batis 25mm in Stock at Amazon Germany.
Sony A7 and Minolta 50mm review by Philip Reeve.
My first five years with NEX cameras (SonyAlphaForum).
70-300mm II test at Yodobashi.
16-35mm II test at Yodobashi.
Pay your bills by shooting a selfie! (TheNakedCamera).
Save the Freedom of Photography in Europe (Change.org).

Sony A7s store links:
Sony A7s in USA/CA at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony USA, Sony Canada.
Sony A7s in Eu at Sony DE, UK, ES, FR, IT, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, NO, FI, PL. And Wex UK.
A7s Gariz leather case in [shoplink 27569 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 27570 ebay]Brown (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 27571 ebay]Red (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 27572 ebay]Orange (Click here)[/shoplink].

Sony Tidbits…(Marc Galers new Sony site)


Sony Professional: XAVC – what is it?

Sony Ambassador Marc Galer created a new Sony Alpha resource site at markgaler.com. He writes:

“As a Sony Alpha Ambassador I have decided to transform it into a dedicated Sony Alpha support site. Much of the content is now free for visitors when they subscribe. My aim is to build a strong International Sony Alpha community.
The Capture section features user-friendly eBooks that help A6000 and A7 owners set up the custom settings. In this section members can also download a Free 40-Minute HD movie that teaches users how to create dynamic time-lapse movies.
The Create section provides Alpha owners, who subscribe to the site, with a host of Free image editing projects. These projects give access to the Raw file used in the tutorial. As an Adobe Photoshop Ambassador the tutorials look at using contemporary editing workflows using the popular Lightroom and Photoshop CC software programs.
The Blog will be updated daily with interesting news or reviews of Alpha products or products of interest to Alpha owners.
The Socialise section will provide links for new Alpha owners to help them connect with the growing Alpha community – whether it be Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest or YouTube. There is also access to an Alpha Flipboard magazine!”

A good 200mm lens for the A7 (SonyAlphaForum).
3 videos shot at 1000fps with the RX10 II at Thevideomode.
Canon FD 35mm F/2 Convex (SonyAlphaForum).

Alex Villamira: “Hi here’s my video made with A7s+rx100 https://vimeo.com/123288389“