This week SAR readers photos selection


Vincent Lim‎
Freezing the Bullets.
1/4000, F7.1, ISO 2500, at 900mm.
Sony A9 with 200-600mm lens.
#sonyalphagallery

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Sony Tidbits…


Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 for Sony E Mount // Review and Examples

10 Moments in History That Changed Cameras (MirrorlessRumors).
Recommended Ultra-Telephoto Lenses (Explora).
Tokina 135mm T1.5 Vista Prime Cinema Lens (Personal View).
My experience with Zeiss ZM and Leica M lenses on Sony A7rii (DearSusans).
Interview with Mark Galer during SONY Full Frame Life and best grip gimbal for vlogger (Shaiful Baker).
Tamron 35mm f/2.8 FE samples by PhotoW.

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

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Image of the new Yasuhara Anthy 35mm f1.8 Full Frame lens mounted on the Sony

This is the first time I see the new Yasuhara Anthy 35mm f/1.8 FE lens mounted on the Sony. Image samples shot with this lens can be seen at DC.watch.

I have still no idea where you can buy this lens outside of Japan :)

Specs:

  • Focal Length: 35mm
  • Aperture Blade: 9
  • Aperture: f1.8 – f16
  • Elements: 9 elements in 7 groups
  • Coatings: Multicoated
  • Weather-Sealed: No
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 0.4m
  • Filter Threads: 52mm
  • Weight: 15oz

Sony 16-35mm GM repair recall

 

Sony  Japan issued this new press statement (google translated):

In some products of our FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM “SEL1635GM” lens for our digital single-lens camera α ™ [E mount] released on July 28, 2017, the camera is operated when this lens is installed. It has been confirmed that events such as not accepting may occur.

Therefore, we will inspect and repair the target product free of charge. Please confirm the following contents and contact us. You can also apply from this website.

We apologize for any inconvenience or inconvenience caused to customers who use the product. Thank you for your continued patronage of our products.

Record
■ Target products

Lens for digital single-lens camera α ™ [E mount]
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM “ SEL1635GM ”
■ Target serial number

Part of 1800502 to 1823192
■ Event

Camera does not accept operation when this lens is attached
Camera screen does not display properly when this lens is attached

■ Contents

We will inspect and repair the target lens free of charge.
■ How to check the serial number

The serial number is written on the model nameplate attached to the side of the lens.
How to check the serial number
■ Confirmation of target product by serial number

Enter the 7-digit serial number in the “Application from the web (collection repair)” below and press the “Confirm / Application screen” button to check if the product you are using is eligible.

* If applicable, the “Returning Repair” request page opens. You can fill in the necessary information and apply for “take-over repair” (can be canceled and applied at a later date).
* If not applicable, the message “Product with the entered serial number is not covered by this case” will be displayed.

Sony RX10IV firmware update released. Adds Animal Eye AF.

You can download it at Sony UK.

Benefits and Improvements

    • Adds real-time Eye AF for animals [*]
    • Enables the possibility to operate the real-time EYE AF by half-pressing the shutter button
    • Improves the overall stability of the camera
    [*]

    • It is not possible to detect simultaneously human and animal eyes.
    • Eye detection may not be possible depending on the environment, animal type or the movement of the animal.
      Please see the Support site for details.

Sony Tidbits…


Time Lapse Photography Overview with Drew Geraci | Sony Alpha Universe

Which Lenses to maximise the potential of the Sony A7RIV? (SonyAlphaBlog).
Canon EOS R Firmware 1.4 vs Sony A7R iv Eye-AF Auto focus w/ @annasarandi
Eye-AF comparison at GetNavi.
Those who think the Nikon Z50 is not a good idea :) (Mirrorlessrumors).
Bird Photography: Which Exposure Mode is Right for You? (Explora).
BMPCC 4K vs Panasonic S1 vs Sony a7 III vs Nikon Z6 vs Sony a7S II vs Panasonic GH5 | Epic Shootout (L-rumors).

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

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