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Can The SONY ZV-E10 Shoot Stills As Well As Video? Everyone knows it was made for vlogging

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Sigma teases the launch of new products on August 8th (definitely for 20 and 24mm f/1.4 FE)

Sigma will announce new lenses on August 8, 2022 at 13:00 London time. We already now what we will get:

  • 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)
    AF assist function
    MFL switch (MF lock)
    rear filter holder
    lens heater retainer
    152,900 yen including tax
  • 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
    Lens configuration: 17 elements in 14 groups (1 SLD glass, 2 FLD glasses, 4 aspherical lenses)
    Number of aperture blades: 11 (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)
    AF assist function
    MFL switch (MF lock)
    rear filter holder
    lens heater retainer
    Weight: 520g (E-mount version 510g)

7artisans spectrum series tested by SonyAlphaBlog

SonyAlphaBlog reviewed three 7Artisans Spectrum lenses you can preorder directly at 7Artisan shop or Amazon.

Reviews:
https://sonyalpha.blog/2022/07/22/7-artisans-35mm-t2-spectrum-cine-lens/
https://sonyalpha.blog/2022/07/21/7-artisans-50mm-t2-spectrum-cine-lens/
https://sonyalpha.blog/2022/07/21/7-artisans-85mm-t2-0-spectrum-cine-lens/

3 samples videos
35mm https://youtu.be/F2oae-aNlt0U
50mm https://youtu.be/oUfpZboO5TU
85mm https://youtu.be/gsFR0rpBTCk

3 photos albums
35mm: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYGNn
50mm: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYGYq
85mm: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYLxJ

Sony launched the “Sony Future Filmmaker Awards”

You can join here: sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com/. These are the three categories and prizes:

Filmmaker

The Filmmaker competition elevates original voices that bring a fresh perspective to storytelling.

  • Three categories: FictionNon-Fiction, and Environment.
  • Entries must be between 5 to 20 minutes in length and can be shot on any device.
  • Shortlist of up to 15 filmmakers (maximum five per category).
  • Winners and shortlist all receive a trip to Los Angeles to take part in the Awards ceremony and two-day workshop program.
  • The three category winners additionally receive $5,000 (USD) and ​ an FX9 Cinema Line Camera (plus lens).

Student Filmmaker 

The Student Filmmaker competition rewards the talent soon set to shape the industry.

  • Two categories: Fiction and Non-Fiction.
  • Entrants must be studying a film course at a registered institution at a diploma or degree level worldwide.
  • Entries must be between 5 to 20 minutes in length and can be shot on any device.
  • Shortlist of up to 10 is selected (maximum five per category) to ensure representation for the different continents and a diverse range of global talent.
  • Winners and shortlist all receive a trip to Los Angeles to take part in the Awards ceremony and two-day workshop program.
  • The two category winners and their institutions additionally receive a range of Sony’s Digital Imaging equipment.

Future Format

The Future Format competition challenges filmmakers to respond to a new technical brief each year. For 2023, submissions must be shot exclusively on a smartphone.

  • Entries must be between 2 to 5 minutes in length and can be shot on any smartphone.
  • Shortlist of up to five is selected.
  • Winner and shortlist all receive a trip to Los Angeles to take part in the Awards ceremony and two-day workshop program.
  • The category winner additionally receives $2,500 (USD) and a range of Sony’s Digital Imaging equipment.

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Sony 400mm f/2.8: HYPER-Prime, But Is it Worth It?

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