Guest post by Jose Barbera Marti:

Sony has developed (last spring) a perfect synchronization (for still pics and also for video) in several Alpha cameras. During the last weeks I have used the new cable, the Sony VMC-MM2, in my stereo Sony Alpha rigs and the sync is perfect in all the 3-D stereo images obtained (according to the Barry Aldous test, quantification in milliseconds). The cable was intended for very specialized professional clients, and it was not designed with the 3D world in mind:

“This dual camera Sync cable connects an RX0 (as sub-camera) to your main camera to synchronize still or video capture with a single press of the main shutter release. Ideal for capturing decisive moments at weddings and other events from both cameras simultaneously. Capture a different angle, depth and field of view, frame rate or picture profile using your main camera plus an RX0 at one time.”

To achieve to take two pics simultaneously synchronized, the RX0 camera can be mounted over the main camera replacing the flash, taking its place. The cable Sony VMC-MM2 enables perfect synchronization between the main camera (a Sony Alpha or a Cyber-shot cam) and the sub-camera RX0, capturing still images and videos, with a single press of release button.

To synchronize video using REC/STOP, the main camera must have “Movie with shutter” assigned to its release button, following these settings:

Menu:– > Movie3: Movie with shutter button ON

Only the four last commercialized Sony Alpha cams are fully compatible (for still images and also for video), as main cams:

ILCE-7M3, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-9 and RX10 M4.

Also the DSC-RX0 camera is fully compatible (for still images and also video) but it only can be used as sub-camera.
The following 14 Sony Alpha cams are compatible only for still images because these cameras can NOT assign, in the menu, the movie recording-button to the shutter button:

ALPHA-6000, ALPHA-6300, ALPHA-6500
ILCE-7, ILCE-7M2, ILCE-7R, ILCE-7RM2, ILCE-7S, ILCE-7SM2
ILCA-77M2, ILCA-99M2
DSC-RX10M2,DSC-RX10M3
DSC-RX1RM2

Sony reports here about the compatible cameras: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/?area=gb&lang=es&mdl=VMC-MM2

Theoretically, according to the information of Sony, only the little camera RX0 is usable as a sub-camera and it is evident that it is the most comfortable for events since it can be assembled, on the top of the main cam, replacing the flash.

But during the last weeks I have used that cable, the Sony VMC-MM2, in my stereo Sony Alpha rigs replacing the twined cables DSRLKIT (male ande female) and the sync is also perfect in all the still images obtained.

When the main camera (Sony A5100 or Sony A6000 or Sony A7S) and the sub camera (identical to the main cam : the other Sony A5100 or the other Sony A6000 or the other Sony A7S) are conected with this cable I can shoot pictures simultaneously on both cameras just by operating the shutter on the main camera (the cam connected to the I-shaped plug)..

But operating the shuter on the sub-camara (the cam conected to the L-shaped plug, right angled) it’s not possible shoot the main camera and only one pic (in the sub-cam) is obtained.

Each photographer interested in 3D stereo photo can make the appropriate checks, but, of course, only under their own risk, while we wait for the official support  from Sony about the use of the cable in 3D photogeraphy.

Also It will be very interesting to test if this new cable (VMC-MM2) serves to synchronize 3D video using twined rigs with the four Alpha models video compatible with it (the only four models in which it is possible to assign in the menu: “movie recording – button” to “the shutter button”): the twined A7III, or 7RIII, or A9, or RX10IV rigs.

I think a new era in 3D photography a new era has begun, (at least for me, excited and happy): the Sony Multi-Terminal Era.

Thank you Sony !!!  Certainly that is a new world in 3D stereo photography

For many people that is the game-changer

Regards
Jose Barbera Marti
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The Taiwanese company Kamlan announced two new APS-C lenses:

50mm f/1.1 II for Sony E (around $250)
21mm f/1.8 for Sony E (around $150)

Kamlan E-mount lenses will go on sale on Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon CA.

There are no images of the 21mm lens yet. Here are some more of the new 50mm f/1.1 II version:

Image sample shot on the Sony A7rIII (crop mode):

via Mobile01 via MirrorlessRumors.com.

Thanks Chien!

Laowa Goes Wide With Four New Lenses For E Mount and Micro Four Thirds

Sony 100-400 GM + 2x Teleconverter vs. Panasonic 100-400 and 100-300 (Hunter Peress).
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 review: Weird AF Issue, but super sharp (Photogearnews).
Zeiss Batis 40mm test at DC.watch.
9 Light Pollution Filters Tested: Do They Really Work? Part 1 (Explora).
Sony RX100 VI Underwater Camera Review (Backscatter).
24 hours with the new Sigma 105mm 1.4 SONY E MOUNT (Manny Ortiz).

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

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Scandinavianphoto.se marked the Sony RX1R II as “discontinued”. I don’t know yet if that’s a local Scandinavian status or if Sony globally discontinued the camera.

Some see the Zeiss ZX1 as real successor of the RX1 line. I don’t think that’s the case. But I wonder if we will ever see a new RX1 camera again. If I would be in charge at Sony I would try to make an RX1 camera with the new 100 megapixel medium format sensor that costs 35% less than the GFX-100 which is rumored to cost $10,000.

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iphone XS Max Vs Sony a7iii

Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 Hands On Review (ParkCameras).
Bokeh is overrated (Denae & Andrew).
Sony 85mm F/1.8 vs Sony 85mm F/1.4 GM (Enthusiastphotoblog).
Unveiled: LaCie High-Performance Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD (Explora).

Lionel: “There a video how I dress up my 400f2.8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVZnyb652YM. Review in real word is coming but I must take some serious picture before… There I have already tree: http://apvl.ch“

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Today Skylum launched the new Luminar 2018 with Sky enhancer tool. For a limited time you get this package with a $10 discount using our code “SAR” and extra Bonuses (see list below). And in December you will get the Libary tool for free too.

Pricing:
● New users can purchase Luminar 2018 for US$59 ( US$49 with your coupon code).
● Current users of Luminar 2018 will be able to update for free .
● Current users of Luminar 2017 can upgrade for US$49 ( US$39 with your coupon code).
● Current users of a Luminar 2018 trial (those who have downloaded it before November 1) can purchase Luminar 2018 for US$49 ( US$39 with your coupon code).
● Owners of Skylum legacy products (Creative Kit, Noiseless, Intensify, Tonality, FX Photo Studio, Focus, Snapheal, Filters for Photos) can purchase Luminar for US$49 ( US$39 with your coupon code).
● Current users of Aurora HDR (2016–2019) can purchase Luminar for US$49 ( US$39 with your coupon code).
● Current users of Photolemur can purchase Luminar for US$49 ( US$39 with your coupon code).

Bonuses:
● ViewBug: 3-month Pro membership ($42 value)
● KelbyOne: 2-month Pro membership ($40 value)
● Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book ($40 value)
● Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial ($29 value)
● Manfrotto & Gitzo: $20 gift card on any $120 purchase ($20 value)

Press text:

AI Sky Enhancer: More Than an Innovation, It’s a Breakthrough
Skylum has released a free update to Luminar that brings AI Sky Enhancer, designed to add detail and drama to the sky with just one slider.

Bellevue, WA, November 1, 2018 — Skylum Software today released a free update to its award-winning Luminar photo editor and presented the AI Sky Enhancer filter. Developed in the company’s AI Lab, AI Sky Enhancer adds depth, definition, and detail to any sky almost instantly, with only a swipe of a slider.

AI Sky Enhancer is a revolutionary new tool for automatically enhancing skies and making them beautiful without the need for masks and layers. This will save photographers an enormous amount of time in post-processing while allowing photographers of any skill level to achieve dramatic skies.

Hundreds of thousands of photos incorporating varying degrees of tonal skies were used to train a deep neural network that powers the AI Sky Enhancer filter and allow Luminar to analyze each image and detect (and adjust) only the sky. The result is complete automated control of the sky. AI Sky Enhancer works with sunsets, blue skies, partly sunny skies, storm clouds, and virtually any other sky scene imaginable.

“And while this update is great by itself, it’s just the beginning. Luminar now includes an innovative core neural processing engine that enables all Luminar users to harness the power of AI. This will give the Skylum team the possibility to introduce more smart and automated tools more frequently,” explains Dima Sytnik, CTO and co-founder of Skylum. “Expect more innovative AI-powered features in Luminar in the near future.”

The new AI-powered filter comes ahead of Luminar 3 with Libraries, which will start being rolled out to Luminar owners on December 18. Skylum has made the unprecedented decision to include every new feature of Luminar — big and small — at no additional cost to current Luminar 2018 owners until late 2019. This will include Luminar 3 with Libraries, which will allow photographers to organize, browse, and edit images on the fly. Additionally, Luminar customers don’t have to pay an annual subscription fee.

New and current users of Luminar will also receive a value-added promotional package including a three-month Pro Membership to ViewBug ($42 value), a two-month Pro Membership to KelbyOne ($40 value), a choice of any ebook from Rocky Nook ($40 value), the Awesome Landscapes Tutorial from Daniel Kordan ($80 value), and a $20 gift card toward the purchase of any Manfrotto/Gitzo product valued at $120 or more.

Luminar is available to new customers for just $59/€59/£53. Current users of other Skylum software including Aurora HDR, Photolemur, and Skylum legacy products can purchase Luminar for the special price of $49/€49/£44.