Sony Japan informs the A7IV demand exceeded expectations “and it will take time to deliver the product.”

Above you can read the Google translated note from Sony Japan. As you know an early batch of A7IV cameras already shipped out in Europe while our US readers will have to wait at leas til December 30.

Sony A7IV preorders (Use those affiliated links to support my work. Thanks!):
In the USA at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. BuyDig.
In Europe at Fotokoch DE. Calumet DE. Foto Erhardt DE. Park UK. Wex UK. Amazon DE. Amazon UK. Amazon IT. Amazon ES. Amazon NL.

Sony Tidbits…


Sony 70200 f2 8 GM II Review

Sigma 18-50mm DC DN review by Tom Jurjaks
X-T4 vs FX3 vs R5 IBIS Stabilisation Test by Isaac Insoll.
Macro on a Budget: Close-Up Filters (Explora).
10 Best Instant Cameras to Have in 2021 (42West).
New metalens focuses light with ultra-deep holes (MirrorlessRumors).
One Lens Film // FX3 + Sony 24mm F1.4 (Chris Brockhurst).

Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.

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Sony A9 group and Sony A9 page.
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Sony A7sIII group and Sony A7sIII page
Sony A7III group and Sony A7III page
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New iOS app that adds “tap to focus” to more Sony cameras

Press text:

New Shutter 2.57 adds tap to focus to Sony a7C, a7S III, a7R IV, ZV-E10 cameras

The new Shutter – Sony Camera Remote version is available for iPhone and iPad.

What’s new

The biggest news is the introduction of tap to focus in photo mode for cameras that don’t officially support it. With the new version, users can use the app to control focus points both in photo and video modes on Sony a7C, a7S III, a7R IV, ZV-E10, as well as all cameras with Sony’s PlayMemories support.

(With the official Imaging Edge Mobile, those cameras only support tap to focus in video.)

Unfortunately, some of the most popular models such as a7 III, a7R III, a6100, a6400, a6600, RX100 VII, ZV-1 still don’t support focus controls at all. For owners of those cameras, we’ve prepared a short focusing guide to make the most out of their gear: https://shutter.dev/guides/focus-help/

About Shutter

Shutter was born as a tool to help take better selfies during one of our trips to Swiss Alps. Since then, it evolved to be a trusted tool among hobbyists and professional photographers.

Features

  • Built-in Intervalometer – take multiple shots of the scene for RAW time-lapse, astrophotography de-noising, or selfies
  • BULB timer that can be used in tandem with Intervalometer
  • Exposure Bracketing, even on cameras that don’t support it internally
  • Timed continuous (burst) shooting and video recording – set how long your sequences should be
  • Stays connected with the camera even when you switch between apps
  • Convenient user interface and exposure controls
  • Apple Watch app (requires iPhone to be present)

Learn more

Please visit https://shutter.dev to learn more about the app, or contact Grzegorz (the developer) directly at help@shutter.dev I’m always open to feedback and suggestions and generally respond within 24 hours.

Capture One 22 Released with Panorama Stitching, HDR Merging and Auto Rotate

Capture One 22 has been released and these are the top features you’ll get with the new version.

Panorama Stitching
Build stunning panoramic stitches of landscapes, cityscapes, architectural scenes and more with incredible resolution and total detail from edge to edge. Produce superb wide-angle shots without warping and distorting corners. And don’t let the word “panorama” hold back your imagination – with multi-row stitching, you can build your image in all directions, giving you a huge DNG file to work with that’s fully editable directly in Capture One.

HDR Merging
Combining multiple RAW images with different exposures, HDR Merging gives you a single high dynamic range image in just a few clicks – perfect for landscapes set during sunrise or sunset, interior shots showing both an indoor and outdoor setting, or any scene with big differences in exposure. Go one step further by using the powerful editing tools in Capture One to finalize your image.

Auto Rotate
Time is money – spare yourself hours of manual rotation in your workflow with our first AI-driven tool, letting you automatically rotate huge image batches simultaneously.

Check out all new features on the new Captuire One 22 page.

Sony Tidbits…


Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO – 2X Magnification Showreel

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Review (Photographyblog).
Review meike grip for A1 A7RIV A9II (SonyAlphaBlog).
Prime Killer? | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Review (Jeremy Smith).
Macro on a Budget: Using Extension Tubes (Explora).
The Best Cameras For Beginners in 2021 (42West).

Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.

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