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Filipe: “I just started a new segment on my channel with trick ans tips for the sony a7rii. I hope you like it. https://youtu.be/-XS19cdDD5A“

The new Phottix Ares II is now available at Amazon and Adorama.

Here is the official press text presentation via Phottix:

The Phottix Ares II Flash Trigger – 16 Channels of Awesomeness

Welcome to the family
Introducing Phottix’s newest budget-friendly flash trigger system – the Phottix Ares II. The transmitter and receiver system boasts the latest technology and is perfect for manual shooting with studio lights or hot shoe flashes. Better yet: The popular original Phottix Ares system was a standalone product within the Phottix ecosystem – not so for the Ares II. The Phottix Ares II will join the Phottix ecosystem and be compatible” with other Phottix products.

Features:
• Transmitter and Receiver with LCD display
• 16 Channels (Strato II compatibility on channels 1-4)
• 4 Groups, A-D
• Digital ID Codes (0000 – 9999)
• 150m Range
• Compatible with other Phottix products*

The Ares Wireless Trigger took the world by storm when it was released in 2012 the Ares was a simple and affordable way to use off-camera flash. The Ares transmitter and receiver units were popular and lauded by some of the biggest names in the industry for its design and reliability.

More Channels and Digital ID:
Pick from 16 channels. The first four channels offer compatible with the Phottix Strato II Receiver – and can be used to trigger Phottix products such as the Mitros+ and Indra series of studio lights with built-in Strato II receivers. Use the Digital ID function for the ultimate in secure triggering – no one can trigger your flashes unless using your four-digit Digital ID code.

Universal Hot Shoe
The Ares II Transmitters and Receivers have been design to be compatible with most major camera and flash systems (including Sony). The Ares II is at home on Canon, Nikon, Sony (MIS), Pentax, Panasonic, Fuji and Olympus cameras and compatible with most hot shoe flashes (triggering from the X-Sync pin)

Phottix Ares II Transmitter Only – Receiver Sold Seperately

Sony issued a new firmware 1.02 for the Sony A6500. Download it here: esupport.sony.com. The firmware improvements are:

• Improves operability of the left side of the PMCA (PlayMemories Camera Apps) keyboard during touch panel operation
• Improves overall stability of the camera

A6500 store links: [shopcountry 54974]

Sony A6500 5 Best Features & What Sony Needs to Improve

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Austin: “Not a rumor, but I wanted to share a review video of the a6500 that I did. I worked super hard on this and thought it might provide value on a Friday tidbits article https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw0AiaWO8r0”

Drasko: “Just finished my review for ON1 using some of my old Sony A7rII Raw files for comparison with Lightroom. Have a look at my results, how good the shadow recovery in ON1 is and how fast you can get great results with it! http://www.dsphotoblog.com/?p=3271“

Imaging Resource interviewed Yasuyuki Nagata and Takashi Kondo from Sony. Most of the talk is about the new Sony 100mm STF lens. But Imaging Resource also tried to squeeze out some info about the future Sony lens strategy. They didn’t get much:

1. About a new wide angle zoom: “There are a lot of professionals that [are asking for] a telephoto or wide-zoom [lens], but at this moment, maybe most of our professionals are basically [shooting] portraits.“
2. About future lens development: “I cannot comment about future development products, but honestly speaking the landscape photographer is increasing [in Sony’s customer base].“
3. APS-C people want a longer lens? “That’s why we’ve established the new 18-110mm f/4 lens to record movies.“

Summa Summarum: Wide angle lenses are high on the priority list because more and more landscape photographers are using Sony’s high-resolution cameras. While APS-C E-mount cameras need zooms and video optimized lenses.

New Sony lens preorder links:
85mm f/1.8 FE at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. Amazon DE. Amazon UK. Amazon IT. Amazon FR. Amazon ES. PhotoPorstNeuwied.
100mm f/2.8 STF FE at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. Amazon DE. Amazon UK. Amazon IT. Amazon FR. Amazon ES. PhotoPorstNeuwied.