These were the 50 best-selling cameras on the Japanese market in January

BCN announced which cameras sold the most in the Japanese market in January. I marked in bold the Sony camera son this list:

  1. Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-150 IS STM Lens Kit (Last month: 1st, STAY)
  2. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit Black (Last month: 3rd, UP)
  3. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit Black (Last month: 2nd, DOWN)
  4. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit White (Last month: 7th, UP)
  5. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 Power Zoom Lens Kit Black (Last month: 5th, STAY)
  6. Sony α6400 Double Zoom Lens Kit Black (Last month: 10th, UP)
  7. Fujifilm FUJIFILM X-M5 Body Silver (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  8. Fujifilm FUJIFILM X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Silver (Last month: 4th, DOWN)
  9. Canon EOS Kiss M2 Double Zoom Kit Black (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  10. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Power Zoom Lens Kit Black (Last month: 6th, DOWN)
  11. OM Digital Solutions OLYMPUS PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit Silver (Last month: 21st, UP)
  12. Nikon Z fc 16-50 VR Lens Kit Silver (Last month: 13th, UP)
  13. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 Double Zoom Lens Kit Black (Last month: 8th, DOWN)
  14. Sony α6400 Double Zoom Lens Kit Silver (Last month: 31st, UP)
  15. OM Digital Solutions OLYMPUS PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit White (Last month: 5th, STAY)
  16. Panasonic LUMIX G100D W Kit (Last month: 12th, DOWN)
  17. Nikon Z50II Double Zoom Kit (Last month: 9th, DOWN)
  18. Panasonic LUMIX G100 Standard Zoom Lens with Tripod Grip (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  19. Fujifilm FUJIFILM X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Black (Last month: 11th, DOWN)
  20. Canon EOS R50 RF-S18-45 IS STM Lens Kit Black (Last month: 15th, DOWN)
  21. Fujifilm FUJIFILM X-T50 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Silver (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  22. Canon EOS R50 RF-S18-45 IS STM Lens Kit White (Last month: 17th, DOWN)
  23. Canon EOS R100 Double Zoom Kit (Last month: 22nd, DOWN)
  24. Sony α7C II Zoom Lens Kit Black (Last month: 34th, UP)
  25. Sony α6400 High Magnification Zoom Lens Kit (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  26. Nikon Z 50 Double Zoom Kit (Last month: 37th, UP)
  27. Nikon Z 30 Double Zoom Kit (Last month: 23rd, DOWN)
  28. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit White (Last month: 29th, UP)
  29. Panasonic LUMIX G100D K Kit (Last month: 25th, DOWN)
  30. Canon EOS Kiss X10 Double Zoom Kit Black (Last month: 20th, DOWN)
  31. Nikon Z fc 16-50 VR Lens Kit Black (Last month: 30th, DOWN)
  32. Sony α7C II Zoom Lens Kit Silver (Last month: 35th, UP)
  33. OM Digital Solutions OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 Mark IV EZ Double Zoom Kit Silver (Last month: 45th, UP)
  34. Fujifilm FUJIFILM X-M5 Body Black (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  35. Sony α6700 High Magnification Zoom Lens Kit (Last month: 14th, DOWN)
  36. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 Power Zoom Lens Kit White (Last month: 32nd, DOWN)
  37. Nikon Z 30 16-50 VR Lens Kit (Last month: 33rd, DOWN)
  38. OM Digital Solutions OLYMPUS PEN E-P7 14-42mm EZ Lens Kit Silver (Last month: 50th, UP)
  39. Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body (Last month: 38th, DOWN)
  40. Nikon Z f 40mm f/2(SE) Lens Kit (Last month: 44th, UP)
  41. Sony α7C II Body Black (Last month: 28th, DOWN)
  42. Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-45 IS STM Lens Kit (Last month: 39th, DOWN)
  43. Canon EOS RP/RF24-105 IS STM Lens Kit (Last month: 27th, DOWN)
  44. Nikon Z8 (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  45. Sony α6700 Body (Last month: 24th, DOWN)
  46. OM Digital Solutions OLYMPUS PEN E-P7 14-42mm EZ Lens Kit White (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  47. Nikon Z50II (Last month: 26th, DOWN)
  48. Sony α7 IV Zoom Lens Kit (Last month: 48th, STAY)
  49. Nikon D7500 18-140 VR Lens Kit (Last month: Out of range, UP)
  50. Fujifilm FUJIFILM X-T5 Body Silver (Last month: Out of range, UP)

We have 15 Sony camera kits that made it into the top 50. Six of them are ZV cameras.

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Tamron patented the design of a new 200-800mm f/6.7 Full Frame lens for Sony E-mount

What you see above is the optical design of a new Tamron 200-800mm f/6.7 lens that was recently patented. Now, being a patent there is no guarantee yet this will make it into final mass production. But I absolutely think they should do this lens!

The only comparable lens is the Canon 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 lens which is a hotseller.

Compared to the Canon, the Tamron would have a much more interesting constant aperture of f/6.3. The disadvantage of the Tamron is that the patent description states that the total length of the lens would be 41,5cm. The Canon is almost exactly 10cm shorter (31,4cm). But that’s a compromise that I can certainly live with and you?

In the same patent, Tamron also describes a shorter alternative: the 200-600mm f/5.6. In this case, the lens length is 35.4cm. This is 4cm longer than the Sony 200-600mm lens, which in turn ‘only’ has an aperture range of f/5.6-6.3. Also nice!

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Sony Enhances Creators’ Cloud with Addition of Direct Transfers to Google Drive or Adobe Lightroom

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Sony Electronics Enhances Creators’ Cloud with Addition of Direct Transfers to Google Drive or Adobe Lightroom

Sony Electronics Inc. has made updates to its Creators’ Cloud platform, enhancing the Creators’ App to streamline content management for creators with new automated cloud transfer options. Based on feedback from the creative community, this latest update simplifies workflows by enabling direct uploads from select Sony cameras to Google Drive or Adobe Lightroom, empowering creators to seamlessly integrate their work into widely used editing and storage solutions.

This release of version 2.6.0 of the Creators’ App marks another step forward in Sony’s ongoing commitment to supporting the creative process with practical, user-driven enhancements, that give creators powerful, intuitive tools to move from shooting to sharing with minimal steps, with fewer technical barriers.

Overview of Creators’ Cloud System Capabilities:

The Creators’ Cloud platform enhances flexibility, control, and efficiency for photographers and videographers by offering an all-in-one platform for remote camera operation, content management, and seamless media transfer. This comprehensive ecosystem empowers modern content creators with a suite of innovative apps designed to streamline every stage of the creative process.

From capturing footage to editing and finalizing projects, the platform offers specialized tools that cater to the unique needs of photographers and videographers. The Monitor & Control (M&C) app provides real-time, mobile-based control over camera settings, ideal for complex shooting environments, while the Creators’ App acts as a central hub for connectivity, facilitating camera-to-phone transfers, live streaming, and cloud uploads. Then, for postproduction, the Catalyst Prepare Plugin accelerates workflows with metadata-driven tools for fast, precise edits, compatible with DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, simplifying the editing process while delivering professional-grade results.

What’s New:

The recent updates brought further optimized workflow with features like a USB connection for stable monitoring, a Shutter Angle Display, improved iris control, and enhanced smartphone transfer options. In addition, upgraded live streaming capabilities streamline YouTube integration for faster setup and operation.

Key Feature Highlights of Creators’ App v2.6.0:

  • Automatic Cloud Transfer to Google Drive or Adobe Lightroom: In response to creator requests for a faster, more seamless workflow, this new feature allows users to automatically transfer images and videos to external cloud storage providers, offering immediate accessibility for collaborative editing and organization across platforms.
  • Enhanced Smartphone Transfer and Efficiency Options: The latest smartphone transfer feature enables creators to move content to their devices while shooting, ensuring uninterrupted productivity. With “differential transfer,” only new or unsent files are transferred, maximizing efficiency and reflecting Sony’s commitment to streamlining repetitive tasks.
  • Expanded Storage Options Tailored to User Needs: Creators’ Cloud now provides four cloud storage plans, including a free 5GB for all Creators’ Cloud users (25GB free for Sony camera owners), and premium tiers up to 500GB, addressing the storage demands of both casual users and professionals. This flexible structure responds to feedback for scalable, affordable storage solutions.
  • Enhanced Remote Control via Smartphone: With advanced control options, users can now adjust camera settings directly from their mobile devices, enhancing creative flexibility. This feature continues to evolve based on the needs and insights of the Sony creator community.

These updates are available immediately and continue Sony’s mission of fostering an inclusive ecosystem that grows in response to the needs of the creator community.

To download the latest Creators‘ Cloud updates and for further details on compatibility, please visit: https://creatorscloud.sony.net

To download the latest version of the Creator’s App, please visit: https://creatorscloud.sony.net/catalog/en-us/creatorsapp/index.html