Viltrox just announced the new 28mm f/1.8 FE autofocus lens! You can preorder it directly at Viltrox and soon on their Amazon page too.

Sony launched an official teaser for a May 11 event. It’s rumored they will announce a new new Xperia 1 V. Sony writes:

Next-gen Sensor. Next-gen Imaging. Next ONE is coming.

Based on rumors, the phone will launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and it could be the thinnest phone to boast this SoC. It also will feature triple camera setup with rumored 12MP main, 12MP periscope and 48MP ultra wide sensors.

But the biggest news here might be the use of a new dual layer sensor for the cameras. A tech that might one day find it’s way on future Alpha E-mount cameras?

As you know you can finally preorder the 1TB Angelbird Type A card at Amazon US and BHphoto. There is also a Angelbird CFexpress Type A Card Reader and Angelbird Media Tank for CFexpress Type A Memory Cards.

CineD interviewed an Angelbird manager that explained why they decided to make affordable Type A cards for Sony shooters:

I always liked the Sony RX100s series but it doesn’t look like Sony plans to launch any update in that regard. But yesterday I tried the funny Insta 360 RX that uses two of the Sony 1 inch sensors used by the RX100II…and it costs $500 less :)
Of course I am comparing apple with oranges here…but still…impressive work from Insta!

As you know I live in the middle of the alps and love to hike and bike . While I take all my mountain shots with the Sony A7rV and Tamron 28-200mm FE lens and I do plan to use the Insta 360 RS to record my tours. Yesterday I did my very first test and if you are interested in how the Insta works check out my video:

My Sony Customization & Focus Trick – Sony a1, a7RV, A7IV, A7SIII

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Photo Walk with Sony 50mm F1.4 GM –Awesome Lens I’m Not Buying (Matti Sulanto).
The F4 compromise (Dpreview).
What’s So Special About CCD Colors? (Robin Wong).
Godox Brings on the Brightness with SLIII Bi-Color Monolights (Explora).
Light Tubes: What They Are and How to Use Them (42West).

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We have our own Facebook camera groups you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony Alpha group.
Sony A1 group.
Sony A9 series group.
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Sony A7s series group.
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What happens if you use three Sony sensors? You get a DJI Mavic 3 Pro with Triple-Camera.

You can now preorder it at Dji (worldwide store), Amazon (worldwide) or BHphoto.

Matt Granger reviewed the Sigma 60-600mm lens. Check out the video to see if he liked the lens.

And ThePhoBlographer tested the lens and concluded:

The answer to the question, “Should I buy the 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports?” comes down to one thing: What’s more important to you, versatility or autofocus speed? If versatility is the most important, then this Sigma has plenty of that. It’ll miss some fast action shots, and results won’t be quite as sharp. But, it will hit 60mm and 600mm when a lens swap isn’t possible due to time constraints or a wet or dusty environment.

If a fast autofocus speed and sharpness are more important, then the similarly priced Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS is easily the better choice. It drops far fewer frames, resulting in more sports and wildlife photography keepers. Plus, it’s an internal zoom lens that’s a little lighter.

The answer, however, changes for L-Mount shooters, who have few options regarding the 600mm focal length. Again, Sigma’s 150-600mm is a little sharper, but there’s not much out there regarding a super-telephoto zoom for L-Mount. While I would choose the Sony 200-600mm lens instead on E-Mount, there are not many other options that reach 600mm on L-Mount.