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Smallrig announced a new cooling system for Sony cameras

You can buy it now on Amazon and on Smallrig’s website for $49. These are the features:

· Rapid Cooling System: Utilizes a high-efficiency fan paired with a TEC cooling module to swiftly cool down the camera, ensuring optimal performance.
· Intelligent Temperature Control: Features an automatic temperature control design that intelligently regulates the camera’s temperature for consistent operation.
· Effortless Snap-On Installation: Easily install and remove the device with a snap-on mechanism, enhancing compatibility with a wide range of cameras.
· Versatile Usage: Can be used independently or with a camera cage, offering a lighter and more flexible shooting experience.
· Power Flexibility: Compatible with the V-Mount Battery Mount Plate Kit 4064B/4063B, supporting V-Mount batteries and various power supply options for convenient use in diverse settings.

 

Sony Tidbits…


How to BREAK the Limits of your LENS

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Mastering In-Camera Exposure Tools for Video (Explora).
Laowa 10mm f/2.8 review at SonyAlphaBlog.
New Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 Art Lens: World’s First Full-Frame Zoom Lens (42West).
It Took Six Months, But CFexpress Card Makers (Mostly) Cleaned Up Their Acts (PetaPixel).
Curiosity: Sony to Restart Japanese Crypto Exchange Whalefin Purchased From Amber Group in 2023 (Coindesk).
Wooden Camera Announces New Accessory Plates (Explora).

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Topaz announced GigapPixel AI PRO and Video AI Pro

Topaz is moving into the PRO market with two new products:

  1. New GigaPixel AI PRO (Click here to read the details). World’s best upscaler for pros who need a commercial license.
  2. New Video AI Pro (Click here to read the details). It split-render video across GPUs or render multiple videos simultaneously. 
Video AI intelligently subdivides videos into tiles that run simultaneously across multiple GPUs. Scale to 2, 3, or even 10 graphics cards.

Sony Tidbits…


Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Super Versatile Compact Zoom + Macro

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Sony A9 III & Global Shutter: Flash Photography Leveled Up (42West).
Using Scrims and Flags for Portraits (Explora).
Grading Every Camera Maker: 2024 Mid-Year Review (PetaPixel).
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group “Unveil new possibilities.” 30 sec ver. | Official Video on Sony Channel.
Enjoy a distorted world using the Sony “VCL-ECF1” fisheye converter (Kitamura).
Comparing the M3 MacBook Air and Pro (Explora).

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TTartisan announced a “non Tilt & Shift” version of their 100mm f/2.8 macro lens.

As you know TTartisan is offering a 100mm f/2.8 Tilt Shift 2x macro lens at TTartisan store, Pergear shop and Amazon worldwide store.(400$ / 499 euros).

Today TTartisan announced they will soon launch a “non tilt-shift” version that should be more affordable. There is no reorder option yet but the lens will be available in all different mount version (E / X / Z / RF / L / GFX / EF / F)

 

SG-image announced two new 55 and 50mm f/1.8 lenses: One with AF and one with no aperture ring at all that can do special bokeh effects

Today SG-image has announced two new lenses:

  • 55mm f/1.8 autofocus Full Frame E-mount lens
  • 50mm f/1.8 manual focus Full Frame lens with no aperture ring and a special ring that changes the bokeh effect

Let’s start with the latter because this is a totally unique lens. Basically instead of the aperture ring it has a bokeh ring. You can see it at work in this video:

And here are the specs of the “normal” autofocus lens:

Format:Full size
Mount:E
Focal length:55mm
Aperture value:F1.8-F16
Aperture Blades:9
Lens construction:10 elements in 8 groups
Minimum Focusing Distance:0.6m
Maximum magnification:unknown
Filter diameter: 58mm
Size:unknown
Weight:365g
Dustproof and drip-proof:-
AF: STM
Image stabilization: –
899 yuan

The images of the autofocus lens