Sony issued a new 70-200mm GM firmware update at Sony support and Sony Australia.
This update (version 04) resolves an issue where some products may not operate properly after updating to version 03.
Always nice to get something for free. BHphoto is giving you the Sandisk 64GB cars ($119) on every Sony A7rIII preorder (Click here). If you already have preordered the A7rIII at BH ask them to give you that card for free.
Sony savings:
FF cameras:
The Sony A7rII now sells for $2,398 with lot free extras at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
The Sony A7sII also sell for $2,398 with free extras at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
APS-C cameras:
$70 off on the Sony 6300 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the Sony 6000 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the Sony 5100 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the A6000 dual kit at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
The preorders for the new Luminar 2018 (for Mac and Windows) are now open at Macphun.com.
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Viltrox EF-E II Electronic Adapter (F Booster) is the 2nd generation of its kind since the end of 2014. This adapter is designed for Sony APS-C camera and Canon EF mount lenses. Same as previous generation, the built-in optics increase light input by one F stop and also reduce focal length by x0.71. Same as the latest EF-NEX IV, the new F Booster also comes with USB port for firmware update and a switch to select CDAF or PDAF focus mode#.
Product features:
– Support Sony A9/A7/A7R/A7S/A6XXX/NEX cameras and VG camcorders* (APS-C mode should be turn on for full frame camera)
– Integrated USB port for adapter firmware update^
– 4 elements in 4 groups optics increase light input by one F stop and also reduce focal length by x0.71
– Dedicated switch to select between Contrast Detection and Phase Detection Auto Focus mode
– Contrast Detection AF allow Flexible Spot to be moved and focus across the frame and support Eye focus on specific camera#.
– Phase Detection Auto Focus gives faster focus experience on most lenses.
– Support EF lenses manufactured by Canon, Sigma, Tokina and Tamron
– Record EXIF data includes aperture, focal distance etc
– Support on camera aperture adjustment and metering
– Support lens Image Stabilizer
– High precision aluminum alloy with chromium plating on both mounting surface to ensure smooth installation and durability.
^ To update adapter firmware, latest firmware can be download from official website, connect adapter to computer with USB cable and copy the file into adapter memory. Do not required to attach lens or camera.
# To change AF mode, switch to desired AF mode on adapter, turn off camera, take out battery, insert battery and turn camera back on again for camera to recognize new AF mode as a new lens. Slow focus will happen on low end lenses in CDAF mode.
*VG series does not support AF.
Retail price is US$188 (Standard international shipping included)
International buyer please purchase at below links:
Ecwid Shop (free shipping upgrade) https://goo.gl/4HtGhh
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Capture One added RAW support for the three new Sony cameras and the 100-400mm FE lens.
Release notes: downloads.phaseone.com (PDF)
Download: phaseone.com/en/Download/Software-Archive.aspx
Zeiss Touit Line (12mm, 32mm, 50mm) Sony E | Review Part 1 | 4K
Sony A6500 in Europe, A7RII for Commercial Work (Jeff Remas).
MTF Tests of the Zeiss Batis 18mm and 135mm f/2.8 Lenses (Lensrentals).
Repair Sony Cameras in Bangkok, Thailand (Jack Chalat).
Zaxcomm ZMT3-HH Handheld Wireless Microphone (Personal View).
Bart: “This year I had the opportunity to travel around the world. I brought my Sony A6300 with me and shot a lot of footage. Fun fact is that I think 80% of the time I just used the kitlens and only some shots were made with other lenses.
The video:
https://vimeo.com/237422474“
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The preorders for the new Luminar 2018 (for Mac and Windows) are now open at Macphun.com. This is the first serious Adobe Lightroom alternative too as it includes a new DAM module. Full info here:
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About Luminar:
Luminar 2018 offers everything a modern photographer needs for photo editing, including new filters powered by artificial intelligence, major speed improvements, a dedicated RAW develop module and a forthcoming in 2018; digital asset management platform.
Users will also benefit from the new intelligent Sun Rays filter, LUT support, and real-time noise removal. With workspaces that match different styles of editing, Luminar adapts to deliver a complete experience that avoids clutter and complexity.
Luminar 2018 has been re-built from the ground up for dramatic performance boosts. Existing filters deliver richer colors and depth in less time. A brand new streamlined user interface speeds up working with presets, filters, and masks. With full support of pro options like layers, masks, and blending modes, complex repairs and photo composites can be easily accomplished.
Offer Availability:
Luminar 2018 will be availabe for pre-order on November 1, and released on November 16 at macphun.com.
Pre-Order Pricing:
Pre-Order Bonuses:
Full Press text:
The new Luminar 2018 takes on Adobe Lightroom
New Luminar 2018 delivers a breakthrough photo editing experience for photographers on Mac & Windows with new filters, tools, non-destructive editing, major speed boosts, and a digital asset management platform that will arrive in 2018.
San Diego, CA – November 1, 2017 — Macphun, the California-based software developer today announced Luminar 2018. New users will be able to purchase Luminar 2018 for $59, and current users of Luminar may upgrade at a special price of $39. Preorders start November 1 at www.macphun.com/luminar.
Luminar 2018 offers everything a modern photographer needs for photo editing, including new filters powered by artificial intelligence, major speed improvements, a dedicated RAW develop module and a forthcoming in 2018 digital asset management platform. Users will also benefit from the new intelligent Sun Rays filter, LUT support, and real-time noise removal. With adaptive workspaces that match styles of shooting, Luminar adapts to deliver a complete experience that avoids clutter and complexity.
Luminar 2018 has been re-built from the ground up for dramatic performance boosts. Existing filters deliver richer colors and depth in less time. A brand new streamlined user interface speeds up working with presets, filters, and masks. With full support of pro options like layers, masks, and blending modes, complex repairs and photo composites can be easily accomplished.
And, importantly, Luminar works on both Mac- and Windows-based desktop computers*.
“We’ve taken the time to listen to photographers, and what they want is performance and quality. The less time photographers have to spend in front of computers, the more time they have for taking pictures,” said Alex Tsepko, CEO of Macphun. “Our mission is to get Luminar streamlined with just the tools and controls photographers need. The goal is simple: enable the best-looking images with the least amount of effort.”
Luminar offers a new RAW Engine that can handle high-quality images faster. Plus, it’s easy to solve image problems caused by camera lenses with Lens Correction features that resolve vignette, distortion, and color aberrations. If the photo has unwanted perspective problems, a new Transform tool can quickly solve them.
Instead of stuffing menus with boring effects and old technology, Luminar only puts in filters that photographers want and need. Luminar offers more than 40 filters to correct color, sharpen details, and release creativity. New filters include the ability to enhance color with Brilliance, selectively lighten or darken specific areas of an image with Dodge & Burn, as well as the ability to change the lighting in a photo with Sun Rays.
Want a whole new way to stylize images? Try the new Lookup Table adjustments, known as LUTs**. Creative color, perfect black and white conversions, and even digital films stocks are just a click away. Lightroom users who rely on custom presets created for Lightroom can also easily convert those presets into LUTs (with a free 3rd party tool) and use them inside of Luminar 2018.
Luminar 2018 will become available in November 2017, and in 2018 a free update will provide a new image browser/digital asset manager to help photographers manage their image libraries.
Photographers will be able to sort, rate, organize, and backup their photos at great speed. The new digital asset management platform in Luminar will work without subscription and will work with any storage (cloud or local). It will also bring a number of unique features, that the current Lightroom library can’t boast.
* Workspaces, Clone & Stamp, blend modes for layers, luminosity masking, flip and rotate, as well as some other tools and features will be available in the Mac version at launch, and arrive in the PC version with free updates by the end of the year.
** Look-Up Table (LUT) – is mathematically precise way of taking specific RGB image values form a source image – and modifying them to new RGB values by changing the hue, saturation and brightness values of that source image. LUTs are used creatively to impose a specific ‘Look’ on a source image.
Availability:
Pre-order for Luminar 2018 will run from November 1 until November 16.
Pre-order customers will receive a special price and value-add bonuses such as:
A pack of signature presets & textures from a Pro photographer Nicolesy.
An exclusive pack of LUTs.
1-year Power plan from SmugMug ($72 value). For new accounts only
Pricing:
Mixed-computer households can share the same product key for Mac and PC which can be activated on five devices.
Current users of Luminar may upgrade at a special pre-order price of $39
New users can purchase Luminar at a special preorder price of $59
The retail price for Luminar 2018 after November 16 will be:
$49 upgrade for current Luminar HDR users
$69 for new users
The digital asset management platform will arrive in 2018 as the free update for all the users of Luminar 2018.
Preorder at Macphun.com.
Sony released the Q2 financial report. The good news is that they reported an “increase in sales” tough the forecast remains unchanged for now.
As a whole Sony reported a record annual profit. BBC reports:
Playstation and smartphone part sales have helped the once ailing electronics firm revive its fortunes. Strong sales in its semiconductor business – which includes image sensors found in smartphone cameras – lifted earnings.
Sony is definitely back being a healthy company. Time for Sony to launch some new innovative camera like my medium format 6×45 mirrorless :)
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Thanks Joe!
