Sony releases new firmware update for the Sony A9. Fixes bug and also improves image quality.

Sony  just issued the new firmware update 1.10 for the Sony A9. You can download it at Sony Australia and within minutes at Sony Support. Those are the improvements:

  1. Supports “Eye AF” function for A-mount lenses via the LA-EA3 mount adapter (This function is only for A-mount lenses which can adapt to 8 or 10 fps (maximum) tracking AF-C shooting.
  2. Fixes an issue where RAW files may disappear when SDXC or microSDXC memory cards are used in certain smartphones (Raw data recorded by the ILCE-9 with firmware Ver. 1.00 or 1.01 could disappear. Please backup your raw data files, even if you’re updating the system software to Ver. 1.10.)
  3. Improves the image quality and overall stability of the camera

It’s not clear what “improves image quality” exactly means. Let us know your findings in our comment section!

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Novoflex launches the new Reverse Adapter for Sony E-Mount

Novoflex announced the new Reverse Adapter for Sony E-Mount. It will be available soon on Amazon. This is the press text:

For owners of Sony E-Mount lenses the NOVOFLEX RETRO-Adapters open up the world of extreme close-up photography with outstanding quality. The NOVOFLEX RETRO-Adapters lets you mount the lens in reverse position on the camera. The ring transfers all control functions.

The NOVOFLEX RETRO-Adapters are supplied standard with a 58 mm filter diameter. Stepping rings are available for other filter sizes.

Technical specifications:

Size: 75 mm (2.95”)
Weight: 160 g (0.35 lbs)
Maximum extension: 550 mm (21.65”)

Sony Tidbits…


Samyang 35mm F2.8 AF Lens Review | John Sison

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4K comparison between D850 and A7rII by Tony Northrup.
I Shot a Hurricane Irma Photo That Went Viral, and I Wasn’t Paid a Dime (PetaPixel).
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Review (ePhotozine).
Sony Unveils Ultra-Fast RX10 IV Digital Camera (Explora).

Rama:sony a7sii did not fail to deliver in image quality with low mega pixel . For my the weddings I work with a7sii (all fixed with prime lenses at 35 & 85 ). , but the dynamic range maintained in the images is impressive. This allows me to play around as I like with the images. I save so much time in post production with colour grading. The camera suits me, I love the files and I love the colours.I exclusively use Sony mirrorless cameras for my photography. 12megapixel is enough for wedding.
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Sony Tidbits…


IFA 2017: Sony RX0 taking on GoPro to be multi-cam VR king?

Sony Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 review by Ken Rockwell.
Gloriously Inferior 28/2.8 Preset Soligor (SonyAlphaForum).
Dylan Schwartz Flies Over LA with the α9 (Alphauniverse).
In the Field with the Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter (Explora).
Sony FE 85mm f1.8 review-so-far (CameraLabs).
16-35mm GM test at Focus Numerique

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Nordsee / German North Sea coast shot with A7II, Zeiss 35/1.4 and Canon EF 70-200/4.0

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