Sony Tidbits…


NEW Sigma Art for Sony FE – 20mm 24mm 135mm – FIRST IMPRESSIONS – Sony a7III a7RIII a9

Konica AR 40 f1.8 tested on the Sony (Theweekendlens).
At the Bench: LED Lighting Modes and Technology (AbelCine).
Sony A7 III vs Sony RX100 IV? Full Frame vs 1 inch Sensor, Ultimate Power vs Ultimate Convenience… (SonyAlphaLab).
Sony RX100 VI Problems (TheDigitalDigest).
Novel optics for ultrafast cameras create new possibilities for imaging (MIT news).
The Tilta FIZ Lens Control System is Powerful, Flexible, and Easy to Use (Explora).

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CamRanger 2 will add full Sony support

Camranger announced that their upcoming new version will add full Sony support. Here is the press text:

CamRanger 2

The original CamRanger has been the standard for wireless tethering. The upcoming CamRanger II will set the new standard for professional photographers.
Faster & Farther

With 802.11ac WiFi, the CamRanger 2 is over 5 times faster. Even the 802.11n WiFi is over 2 times faster. And the usable range is over 3 times farther.
Sony & Fuji Support

Nikon and Canon support will of course continue, but the CamRanger 2 will also support select Sony and Fujifilm cameras. We always said we would not offer support until we could do it in a way that works for professionals. Our new design removes previous limitations, limitations other wireless tethering devices suffer from.
New App Design and Features

Like the new CamRanger Mini software, the new apps have a newer, more modern feel based on customer feedback.

The new app is also packed with new features that we will be unveiling later.
Coming 2019….

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Canon EOS-R officially announced: Claims to have world’s fastest autofocus system

Canon finally announced their first Full Frame mirrorless Canon EOS-R camera (live coverage on CanonWatch). And unlike Nikon there seems to be some clear outstanding feature. For me this mainly the new autofocus system. It has over 5.000 points, works down to EF-6 and Canon claims it’s the fastest autofocus system of the world. This bundled together with their reliable Dual Pixel AF and the fully articulated screen makes it a killer camera for filmmakers and youtubers. It certainly will have a hard time to keep up with the Sony stills quality.

What we have to see if the real tests lives up to the hype. And first issue have been already reported by ThePhoBlographer:

In our very brief tests so far, I have to admit that the focusing on the Canon EOS R is very good. This statement applies to working with the native lenses and those adapted. With linear autofocus though, a few problems can occur.

Filmmkaer Phillip Bloom seems to be very disappointed:

For me this camera isn’t a revolution at all. Canon are playing catch up and with these specs they are far behind the competition, as in Sony and even the new Nikons.

I am going to sum up the PROS and CONS based on technical specs. Of course this list may change after factual tests:

Canon PROS:
– World’s fastest autofocus
– Full compatibility with existing EF lenses
– A cool adapter with drop-in filter (see this cool video by Caleb Pike)
– The new EOS-R lenses are focus by wire and have an extra customizable ring
– The new EOS-R lenses are stunning (50mm f/1.2 and 28-70mm f/2.0)
– It has 10 bit 4:2:2 output just like the Nikon Z
–$2299* for the body only. It will also be sold as a body-and-lens kit with the new RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM lens for $3399*.

Canon CONS:
– lack of IBIS
– single slot card
– Low battery life: 350 shots
– The EOS R does have eye-AF but only S-AF. (info via Jordan Drake)
– It uses the same “Old” 30MP sensor from the 5D IV (with more phase detection pixels added)
– The cool lenses are expensive: RF 50mm f/1.2L at $2,299, the RF 28-70mm f/2L at $2,999
– Roadmap doesn’t disclose what lenses we can expect
– The dial on the left is just an ON-OFF button
– Canon will not be opening up the RF mount specs to third parties (info via Jordan Drake)
– No AF-C in continuous high drive (slower FPS compared to Sony cameras)
– Still a huge ass crop in 4K recording (1.7 crop). Looks the same as 5D IV. Heavy rolling shutter as well. (info via Jordan Drake)
– 1080p does 60fps and not 120fps
– 34 RAW buffer only
– no compatibility with their EOS-M lenses

Some more images from the camera and lenses.

 

Sony Tidbits…


Sony a7iii top ten things to know!

Is the Sony RX10 IV a great camera for birds and wildlife? (Alin Popescu).
Comparing the Sony A7riii with the Sony RX100v with an Iphone (Enthusiastphotoblog)
Olympus Zuiko 24 f2.8 – Punching above its weight (Theweekendlens).
A wildlife photographer’s perspective on the Sony a9 (Dpreview).
Zacuto Announces New Trigger Grips for Your Camera or Rig (Explora).
Sony FS5 MK II RAW KIT Review – Is it WORTH it? (Max Yuryev).

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What’s the Nikon Z or Canon R lens Sony should make as an E-mount version?

The Canon R and Nikon Z lens roadmap includes some lenses that are currently NOT available as a Sony E-mount version. So here is the question:

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Sony Tidbits…


A Swiss army knife for Sony L series batteries. Power any camera, device or gadget anywhere using the legendary Sony NP-F series on Kickstarter (Click here).

Leica 50mm f/1.4 test on the Sony A7II (STKB).
Fuji Wedding Photographer: Why I swapped to Sony (CameraJabber).
Samyang 12 f2 – Well worth the price (Theweekendlens).
Sony RX100VI test at DC.watch.
Sony 20mm f2.8 vs Sigma 19mm f2.8 for APS-C at MirrorlessComparisons.
Get Big Impact Protection with Lowepro Hardside Series (Explora).

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Sony Tidbits…


Sony In Body Stabilization vs Canon Image Stabilization Which Is Best: IBIS vs IS

The Sony Story No One Tells, Not Even Sony | It’s Not In Our Nature To Snuff Out The Fire (SLRlounge).
Reports: CMOS Sensors in Short Supply, Prices Rising (Image Sensor World).
Sony A9 + Sony 100-400G Master + Sony 1.4x TC (Alex Phan).
In the Field with the Lensbaby Sol 45 (Explora).
SLR Magic releases 50mm f/1.1 CINE Version II E-Mount Lens (Newsshooter).
Is the VIDEO AUTOFOCUS Reliable?! – Sigma Art Lenses for Sony a7III a7RIII a9 (Jason Vong).

Mathieu: “here is my new video : 5 Creative ideas for amazing Portraits. Shot on A7III. https://youtu.be/iK36LLiy_Cw I hope you like the result”

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