SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 18mm T/2.8 – Full Frame Ultrawide for E-Mount
Wow! Zenit and Leica Present Joint Production Camera! (MirrorlessRumors).
Has full-frame finally killed off smaller-sensor cameras? (TechRadar).
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 VS Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 – Sony a7RIII a7III a6500 (Jason Vong).
Abby Sony a7iii, Sony 55mm f1 8 & Tamrom 28 75mm with the Moza aircross (David Oastler).
Zeiss ZX1 Fixed-Lens Camera thoughts by Diglloyd.
The Smallest Carbon Fiber Tripod: Gitzo Mini Traveler (Explora).
Sony issued a new major firmware update for the Sony A7III (download here) and Sony A7rIII (download here).
A7III an A7rIII: Benefits and Improvements from the latest update
Support of “SEL400F28GM”and “SEL24F14GM”
Optimization of the optical image stabilization performance, and addition of a new image stabilization mode of the lens (Mode 3)(Only “SEL400F28GM”).
Addition of a Function Ring(Lens) to the menu.
Note: For the SEL400F28GM lens, the APS-C S35/Full Frame Sel. setting is assignable to the Function Ring in addition to Power Focus.
Addition of [Aperture Drive in AF] setting in the menu.
*Using the lens “SEL400F28GM” or “SEL24F14GM”, when [Silent priority] is selected, the sound emitted by the aperture drive will be reduced. This is useful in shooting conditions where camera.
noise should be kept to a minimum. Note that Auto Focus may become slower when [Silent priority] is selected.
New features:
[AF Track Sens] can be assigned to a custom key.
When used with the LA-EA3 mount adaptor [link to product page], all focus areas are supported.
Note : Focus Area options added : Zone, Expand Flexible Spot, and Lock-on AF.
Bracket shooting is available during silent shooting when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] and [RAW File Type] is set to [Uncompressed].
Other improvements:
Improvement of the performance and the overall stability of the camera.
Better reproduction of the gradation of RAW pictures.
Note: Imaging Edge software needs to be updated to benefit from the improvement in the RAW processing.
When shooting with a flash in an environment with flickering light sources, the stability of the exposure is improved.
Improvement of managing continuously shot images as a group.
Please refer to the HelpGuide for updated function usage.
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I wonder that that “Better reproduction of the gradation of RAW pictures” means!
UPDATE: Maiku reports there’s a problem with the OSX updater for the a7iii and the a7riii update file. He found a fix and made a video:
Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C)
Sony Alpha | #BeAlpha San Francisco Event
Sony A7 III Vs Nikon D850 On A Glacier (Fstoppers).
Sony, Preseason is Over (Photographic Central).
Big cameras and big rivalries take center stage at Photokina (Techcrunch).
Photokina 2018: Be Freed by the Latest Manfrotto Tripods (Explora).
Mirrorless cameras: Photography’s new decisive moment (BBC).
Focus peaking – shooting manual focus on Sony a6300, a6500, a7iii, a7riii, a7sii, a9
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN review at SonyAlpha.blog.
How Nikon’s mirrorless did not make me sell my Sony at Phillipreeve.net.
Why Sony really should update their adapters for A-mount glass (Enthusiastphotoblog)
Classic Camera Review: The Contax G2 (Explora).
Boya BY-PM700 USB Podcast USB Microphone (Personal View).
Vocas E-Mount to LPL Adaptor – Newsshooter
With the launch of the Alpha Female program, Sony aims to create meaningful change and “elevate diversity in thought and creation.” The Alpha Female initiative features a Creator-in-Residence program which will award $25,000 grants (and an additional $5,000 product allowance and $5,000 in product loans) to five women. Applications are now open for the grants which can be used to fund projects and activities that will help the grantees take their careers to the next level. See more details in the press release below and see how to apply at alphauniverse.com/alphafemale.
“Alpha Female” will feature a Creator-in-Residence program that will award five women photographers and filmmakers a six-month grant to fund projects and activities to help take their careers to the next level.
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2018 – Sony Electronics, Inc. – a global leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer – has today released details regarding their new “Alpha Female” program, the company’s thoughtful response to the imaging industry’s well-known challenges with diversity.
“Sony has been a leader in the industry as it relates to driving diversity and inclusion in our workforce,” said Jennifer Geddy, head of digital marketing at Sony Electronics. “We are bringing that same energy to customers via programs such as Alpha Female. We acknowledge that more work can always be done when it comes to elevating diversity in thought and creation. We win and consumers win when all voices have equal weight.”
A critical component of their newly launched “Be Alpha” campaign, the “Alpha Female” initiative will focus on providing opportunities for creators in the imaging industry to advance their careers, while also generating extensive chances for women professional photographers and videographers of all experience levels to meet, connect and collaborate.
“Alpha Female” will feature a Creator-in-Residence program that will award five women photographers and filmmakers a six-month grant to fund projects and activities to help take their careers to the next level. The grant will include $25,000 in funds, $5,000 in product allowance, an additional $5,000 in product loans and a mentorship pairing with one of Sony’s high-profile Artisans of Imagery. These five grantees will also have their work presented at headline exhibits in both the New York and Los Angeles markets.
In addition to the grant program, Sony will support several female-backed and focused events that aim to push progress for diversity in photography and filmmaking. The company will also fund several projects by female members of their Artisans of Imagery and Alpha Imaging Collective organizations, showcasing the amazing talent and creativity of their brand.
Neal Manowitz, vice president of Imaging Products and Solutions at Sony Electronics, added “Diversity and inclusion are core principles of our company, and we would not be where we are today without this focus. ‘Alpha Female’ gives us the chance to open some very important doors for female creators, while also highlighting the impressive work of our existing roster of ambassadors. It’s a program that we are very proud to stand behind.”
The Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence program will open applications today, and the program’s first-ever class will be announced in early October. For more information visit www.alphauniverse.com/alphafemale.
A variety of additional content related to Sony’s “Be Alpha” campaign, including articles, videos and events, can be found at www.alphauniverse.com/BeAlpha.
Profoto B10 & Sony a7iii with Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 with Rebecca
Sony FE 2x Teleconverter Review (Photographylife).
Samyang 24mm f/2.8 FE review at Phillipreeve.net.
Insta360 Pro 2 Spherical VR Camera (Personal View).
Rebecca with the Sony a7iii & Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 (David Oastler).
7Artisans 7.5mm F2.8 Fisheye review at SonyAlpha.blog.
Worlds First Smartphone Photography Bags by Cosyspeed.
