Just announced: new 7artisans Full Frame 10mm f2.8 II Fisheye Lens

7artisans announced the new generation of their 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens. You can get it now at Amazon US, BHphoto, Pergear, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES.

These are the main features and updates:

  1. 185° Ultra wide angle fisheye
  2. Upgraded performance with 2 ED and 1 ASPH lenses
  3. 10 Dazzling needle lights
  4. Easy creation of panoramic VR
  5. F2.8 constant large aperture
  6. 0.15m Close focusing distance
  7. Fluorescent ruler for easy viewing of the lens scale

First ever price drop on the Sony A1 sold in France: 500 euro off!

As you know, Sony has always refused to offer a price drop on its flagship model. Well, finally the wall of resistance is breaking down and the Sony A1 has gotten its first price cut of 500 euros at Sony France. This is good news because the Sony A1II is said to be about the same price as the Sony A1 without this discount! I was afraid for a moment the A1II would cost MUCH more!

Thanks Léo for spotting this!

Sony Tidbits…


DJI Cuts the Wire for Sony! DJI Mic 2 Camera Adapter for Sony A7C II + Smallrig Cage

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
The Best Lens for Literally Everything (Sean Dalton).
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN ART Review (Opticallimits).
7 Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1 review by SonyAlphaBlog.
RODE Announces RODECaster Video All-in-One Production Console (Explora).
Patent application for optical system similar to Tamron’s “14-24mm F2.8” and “16-24mm F2.8” (Asobinet).
Go Out of the Box and Find a New Photography Style (42west).

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ZV-E1 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 2.00

Also the Sony ZV-E1 got a new 2.0 firmware update:

Benefits and Improvements

  • Adapts the layout of shooting information on the display for both horizontal and vertical orientations
  • Allows you to select user LUTs via the Cinematic Vlog Set feature
  • Adds the Golden Ratio Grid option to the Grid Line Type setting menu
  • Allows the display of a specified aspect ratio marker on the shooting screen when shooting still images
  • Adds a function that allows you to narrow down played-back images using multiple filters (e.g. Rating)
  • Improves image quality when applying user LUTs
  • Adds a function that automatically creates still images with Shot Marks from movie frames after recordings
    • You can add a Shot Mark while shooting or playing a movie and use it as a mark for selecting, transferring, or editing the movie.
  • Increases the maximum number of images that can be recorded in one folder to 9,999
  • Displays the Wi-Fi signal strength when the Wi-Fi function is On
  • Allows the use of Focus Magnifier and Auto Magnifier in MF while using the Bright Monitoring feature
  • Allows notifications to be displayed when the latest software is available for your camera
  • You can now continue shooting while transferring captured photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet
    Note: Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Transfer to smartphones and tablets can now be resumed even if interrupted in the middle of a transfer
    Note: Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • You can now transfer only the differences that have not yet been transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or add videos to be transferred during the transfer process
    Note: Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators’ Cloud
    Notes:

    • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. This service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Adds support for the Network Streaming function
  • Notes:
    • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Adds support for the Monitor & Control app
    Note: The Monitor & Control app connects wirelessly to a camera and enables video monitoring and remote control with a smartphone or tablet device.
    Ver. 2.1.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
  • Improves the functionality and operational stability of the camera

Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

Big German deals at the Fotokoch Fototage

The German dealer Fotokoch launched a two day long deal action (Click here to check them out).

Reminder: BIG Sony EU HOLIDAY Deals:

Sony launched a new massive cashback action and you can find on those pages at Fotokoch, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT, Amazon NL, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Here is a selection of the best deals (there are many more in reality!)

Cameras:

Lenses:

Tamron: Up to 300 Euro off on Tamron E-mount lenses at Amazon DE, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Amazon UK, WexUK, Clifton UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT.

Viltrox: 20% off on all Viltrox E-mount lenses at Amazon DE, FotoKoch, Fotoerhardt, WexUK, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT.