Sony Tidbits…


The Mirrorless Master – Sony a7R III – My Complete Review

Sigma C 56 mm f/1.4 DC DN review at Lenstip.
Must-Have Accessories for Camera Bags (Explora).
Gear of the Year 2018 – Dan’s choice: Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD (Dpreview).
Open Source Lightroom alternative Darktable 2.6 released.

Florian: “I’ve made a short film about a light installation that I’ve done. I’ve use an A7III with the sony 16-35 F/4. It’s an exemple of the quality of the night shot that we can achieve with a Sony A7III.
https://vimeo.com/307143507
Synopsis:
PSR-189 is an immersion among the vestiges of human civilization in which a minimal and technological form of life flourishes and emerges. This world that saw the end of the Anthropocene vibrates to the sound of a new language, that of light. A grammar made of colors, pulsations and gradients takes birth here. The digital vocalizations of the machines are the new sound identity of these places. We are witnessing the beginnings of a renewed and ingrained life in which the era of man seems to be over.”

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Benkjamin Zika: the perfect camera (concept) – at least for me

Benjamin Zika sent me this:
You’ve posted a lot of Cameradesigns and Concepts by your readers before and one of the last posts on instagram (the one with the Idea to restart the Contax Brand brand by zeiss) inspired me to create a concept of my own. Another inspiration was that up until the last moment I hoped that the new zeiss camera would be e-mount – I’ve always found the Idea of a 100% photographers camera appealing while Sonys cameras (I do love them anyway!) are Jack of all trades.
In combination I dreamed up what in the Sony line-up would sit between the a6500 and a7iii – a rangefinder style fullframe camera.
As a name I chose Contax GD-1 as a digital continuance of the “asian leica”, the Contax G2 Film Camera. So rather than going retro this should be a state of the art camera in Rangefinder style suited 100% to the need of photographers. The most important thing was to actually ad buttons – I have my A7 configured so that a scarcely have to go into some menu. For most of the time three wheels in manual mode (Shutterspeed/Aperture/Iso) are everything you need! But sometimes you need other stuff too and frankly I don’t want to use a menu system for that and waste time – there’s a reason why TV-remotes still have buttons: because everything needs to be accessible in a fast and certain way. Also I’m not a big fan of touchscreens because I want to use my camera in the cold without freezing off my fingertips ;)
So attached to this mail is my concept – it’s a photoshop composition combining the best of a6500 and a9/a9 and some small additions. I do believe with Sony all the ingredients are there but they need to be rearranged. The Contax Brand would offer the possibility to make cameras without having to fit them into a line-up and to make them photography orientated.
Maybe Sony and Zeiss will see this somehow and be inspired!
Yours
Ben Zika BA (Instagram @ben.zika)

Dpreview: What Sony should do in 2019…

I wish all SAR readers a Happy New Year!

And this is our first discussion of 2019. Dpreview wrote this list of things Sony has to do in 2019. et me know if you agree with it:

Oh, Sony, we can’t keep up! At your current rate of product announcements, you’ll have released at least one new RX100-series compact, a GM lens or two and an a7 IV by the time we’ve finished writing this sentence. That’s fine, but in 2019 we’d like to see you taking a bit of a break, making some time to reflect, and maybe reprioritizing a little.

Sony – in 2019 we wish you would…

  • Create a Cyber-shot RX1R III (with a real battery, not that joke-shop one from last time).
  • Throw your a6000-series customers a bone and make some new APS-C lenses.
  • Make your video and stills AF experience consistent.
  • Speaking of 35mm, make an FE 35mm F1.8. Your non-pro and pro customers will thank you.
  • Focus on user experience, as well as technology. We get it, you’re smart!

Poll: What was the best Sony-Tamron-Sigma-Voigtlander-Zeiss lens of the year?

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Note: I did not include the many manual focus lenses from minor manufacturers from Mitakon, Lensbaby and so forth. The list would have become far to long.

Sony Tidbits…


NEW | Sony TOUGH SD Card: Keep your content safe!

Minolta M-Rokkor 90mm 4.0 review by Phillip Reeve.
Is Bigger Better? Sensor Size Examined (Explora).
Imaging Resource Camera of the Year 2018: Best Premium Compact, Superzoom, Intermediate & Entry-Level
Imaging Resource Camera of the Year 2018: Best Enthusiast Cameras & Best Cameras for Video
Imaging Resource Camera of the Year 2018: Best Overall & Professional Cameras

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.
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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.

This week SAR readers photos selection


Arif Hussain‎
Play with your exposure compensation… See things in a different light. Immerse yourself in nature. Count your blessings…
f/11 1/640th 27mm
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