Profoto A1X for Sony officially announced!

Profoto officially announced the new A1X Flash for Sony. You can get it now at Adorama and BHphoto. A press text can also be read on Explora.

You can see how it works on the Sony A7rIII in this video:

Here it is mounted on the Sony:

Press text:

A1X for Sony US The world’s smallest studio light

Product number: 901206-US

The Profoto A1X is designed with light shaping capabilities; it has a unique round head with a soft, smooth fall-off that makes it easy to create a natural and beautiful light. It also includes a smart magnetic mount and dedicated Light Shaping Tools that click on and off quickly and easily. They can be stacked for more creative options. The A1X also offers a built-in LED modeling light that makes it easy to position the light and understand how light and shadows work together.

And it’s extremely easy to use. The user interface is large, clean and clear. Like all Profoto products, it’s intuitive to use and you don’t need to read a long instruction manual to understand how it works. AirTTL remote is also built in to the A1X. With AirTTL and HSS you create professional results fast and easy and with the remote you can seamless connect to other Profoto flashes and control them easily from the A1X.

Profoto A1X is not only an on-camera flash, it’s also very effective off-camera as a standalone unit. The A1X has its own Li-Ion high capacity exchangeable battery that lasts up to four times longer than AA batteries with no performance fade, and a facility to recharge quickly – so you can shoot for longer with confidence. And the A1X can keep up with you because it recycles four times faster than other on-camera solutions – that’s 1.0s at full power. Put simply, you’ll never miss a shot.

For compatible cameras, see the Technical specifications tab.

Supported camera models

α99 II
α9SAR
α7R III
α7R II
α7S II
α7 III
α7 II
α6500

Features

  • Round head with soft, smooth and natural fall off.
  • AirTTL and HSS for a beautiful professional image fast.
  • Smart magnetic click-on mount (patent pending) for A1X Light Shaping Tools.
  • Dedicated A1X Light Shaping Tools available.
  • LED modeling light integrated to the head.
  • Air Remote built-in.
  • Rechargeable and exchangeable Li-Ion battery.
  • 450 full power flashes per charge.
  • 1.0s recycling time.
  • TTL/MAN switch.
  • Built in motor-zoom with manual control.
  • Auto focus (AF) assist.

A1X user guide (PDF download).

Sony Tidbits…


Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM Review | Best Wide Angle Lens for Sony A7iii

Fujifilm X-T30 VS Sony A6400 – detailed and exhaustive comparison (Maarten Heilbron)
RawTherapee 5.6 has been released
Sony 28mm F/2 Review (Enthusiastphotoblog).
Saramonic SmartMic+ Cardioid Microphones (Personal View).
Sony RX0 II vs Sony a7III – COMPARING ALL PICTURE PROFILES! (Sidney Diongzon)
Sony’s 98-inch 8K TV will cost a staggering $70,000 (Engadget).

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

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Sony A9 group and Sony A9 page.
Sony A7rIII group and Sony A7rIII page
Sony A7sIII group and Sony A7sIII page
Sony A7III group and Sony A7III page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.

Sony Tidbits…


Switching from Nikon to Sony a7r3: Portraits (part 2)

The 2019 Engadget Camera Guide
Sigma 105mm f1.4 FE mount with the Sony a9 (David Oastler).
TEST / Voigtländer Macro Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 E : très fort piqué (LesNumeriques).
Hoodman Viewfinder Attachment for your 5″ LCD Monitor (Personal View).
Abelardo Morell Considers the World Through a Pinhole (Explora).
Sony FE Standard Zoom Shootout – Sony 2.8/24-70 GM vs. Sony 4/24-105 G OSS vs. Tamron 2.8/28-75 Di III RXD – Part 2: Macro capabilities (Phillip Reeve).
Sony’s BEST ALL-AROUND Prime Lens?? (Jason Vong).

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

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I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors

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Sony US superdeals got extended:

Sony cameras:
$1000 off on the Sony A9 at Buydig, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$400 off on the SonyA7rIII at BuyDig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera.
$400 off on the Sony A7rII at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$400 off ($600 off with kit lens) on the Sony A7II at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$150 off on the Sony 6300 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the Sony 6000 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$150 off on the Sony 5100 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the A6000 dual kit at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.

FF E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the 12-24mm f/4.0 lens at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon.
$100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$200 off on the Sony 24-105mm FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera, BuyDig.
$100 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 28mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 28-70mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 28-135mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 5omm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm FE f/1.8 lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, Focuscamera.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
$100 off on the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 90mm macro lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm F/2 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony Ultra-Wide Conversion Lens for FE 28mm F/2 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

Rokinon AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony FE announced!

You can preorder the lens now at BHphoto, FocusCamera or Adorama.

Image samples can be found here on SamyangGlobal
AF 45mm F1.8 FE – A portrait lens? A landscape lens? Both! (Daniel Fischer).

Specs:

Where to Buy

  • 45mm is the new gold standard when it comes to field of view, providing the 53 degree angle that most naturally fits the human field of vision.

    The Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has been designed to provide the most suitable angle of view to imitate the natural human field of vision (53 degrees), and its design sets a new standard in lens craftsmanship. Freed from the design limitations of lenses for reflex cameras, and embracing the strengths of optical designs for mirrorless cameras, Samyang brings you a new breed of standard lens.
    [Samyang’s Guide to Achieving the Optimal Angle of View]

  • A new era in lens design –
    A lens made especially for mirrorless cameras

    Invented in 1888, the Double Gauss lens design is still used today, but it is not ideal for mirrorless cameras, which is why Samyang has developed a new kind of lens that smoothes over many of the weaknesses of mirrorless cameras through cutting edge lens technology, while enhancing the high resolution offered by mirrorless cameras. So try the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE to experience the incredible resolution for which specialized prime lenses are known, and take advantage of the high pixel count of your mirrorless camera with its innovative lens design.

  • Delivering closer, clearer pictures even at a close focus distance of 45cm

    With a minimum focus distance of 45cm, the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE offers you a feeling of intimacy which is crucial to taking close up pictures of babies and pets. At only 162g, the AF 45mm F1.8 FE is so light you can carry it with you anywhere and everywhere.

  • Achieve beautiful blurry backgrounds with a bright F1.8 aperture

    The bright aperture of the F1.8 allows many different expressions of photographic depth. A shallow depth of field provides the beautiful blurry background that highlights a subject and emphasizes its liveliness, while also providing a range of perspectives when portraying a variety of subjects like babies, pets, and food.

  • Weighing only 162g, it’s a perfect lens for small, light, mirrorless cameras.

    This light, compact lens complements the strengths of mirrorless cameras. With 40 years of excellence in lens design, Samyang has created an optic that will give the photographer clear resolution without weighing them down. It’s a lens so light that it will fit in the palm of your hand, and so quiet that you can enjoy it in any situation.

  • The iris mechanism uses 9 aperture blades to create brightly defined sunstars.

    With 9 aperture blades, this lens offers consistent, beautiful bokeh, and clearly defined sunstars when the aperture is stopped-down. Whether it’s day or night, those sunstars will add extra panache to any photo.

  • Fast, precise and quiet auto focusing

    Never miss another unforgettable moment with this fast, smooth autofocus with zero vibrations. With its Linear Activator Step Motor technology, you can experience consistent, internal autofocusing, which is fast and stable.

     

Technical Information
  • Specifications
    Model Name AF 45mm F1.8 FE
    Aperture Range F1.8 ~ 22
    Lens optical Construction 7 Elements in 6 Groups
    Special lens ASP 2, ED 1
    Coating UMC
    Minimum Focusing Distance 0.45 m (1.48ft)
    Magnification Ratio x 0.12
    Diaphragm Blades 9
    Filter Size 49.0mm
    Maximum Diameter 61.8mm
    Mount Sony FE
    Angle of view Full Frame 52.31 ˚
    ASP-C 35.31 ˚
    Length 56.1mm
    Weight 162g
    AF Motor Linear STM
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