Sony wins 6 of the 18 EISA awards

Sony won Seven out of Eighteen EISA photography awards. You can check the list here: eisa.eu/awards/photography/. Here is Sony’s official press text:

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EISA CAMERA OF THE YEAR 2018-2019: α7 III

Sony’s unmatched innovation within the image sensor space is at the forefront of the new α7 III, as it features a brand new 24.2MP[i] back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS image sensor with increased sensitivity, outstanding resolution and an impressive 15 stops[ii] of dynamic range at low sensitivities. By combining this sensor with a variety of impressive features including extreme AF area coverage of 93%, fast shooting at up to 10 fps[iii] with AF/AE tracking with either mechanical shutter or silent shooting[iv], diverse 4Kvivideo capabilities and more, Sony has created a new tool that gives all types of creators – from enthusiast to professional – the ability to capture content in new and different ways than they ever have before.

EISA PROFESSIONAL MIRRORLESS CAMERA 2018-2019:α7R III

Thanks to an evolutionary leap in image processing power and efficiency, the new α7R III combines a high-resolution 42.4 MPi back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with impressive shooting speeds at up to 10 fps[v]with full AF/AE tracking, as well as beautiful image and 4K[vi] video quality, wide 15-stopiidynamic range, high sensitivity with noise reduction of almost a full stop[vii] and more. With these immense capabilities and a compact, lightweight body, it’s an extremely versatile tool for photographers, videographers, multi-media creators and all other types of professionals that demand reliability, flexibility and versatility.

EISA SUPERZOOM CAMERA 2018-2019: RX10 IV

Featuring the world’s fastest[viii] AF acquisition time of 0.03 seconds[ix] and up to 24 fps continuous shooting[x] with full AF/AE tracking, 315 phase-detection AF points that rivals those the fastest professional interchangeable lens cameras and an exceptionally versatile ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm[xi] F2.4-F4 lens, the new RX10 IV model delivers an unmatched combination of mobility and speed for imaging enthusiasts and professionals looking for the ultimate ‘all-in-one’ solution.

EISA MIRRORLESS WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS 2018-2019: FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM wide-angle zoom is equipped with a variety of Sony’s most advanced lens technologies, it is the first wide-angle G Master™ model, making it ideal for an extensive variety of shooting situations – landscapes, architecture, close up portraits, sports, action and much more. It is also exceptionally lightweight and compact, maximising portability and usability. The lens features exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness, with an optical design that includes five aspherical elements, two of which are Sony’s original XA (extreme aspherical) elements that reduce aberration and deliver ultimate resolution throughout the entire zoom range and aperture range.

EISA MIRRORLESS TELEZOOM LENS 2018-2019: FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS

The FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS Super Telephoto Zoom lens maintains the high standard of resolution that is the hallmark of Sony’s flagship line-up of G Master lenses, while also offering incredibly fast, precise AF capabilities, a lightweight, portable design and a variety of professional functions and customisability. It’s an exceptionally powerful photographic tool for a variety of enthusiast and professional shooters, particularly those that are commonly shooting sports or wildlife.

Sony Tidbits…


Sigma 105mm f/1.4 ART: Hands On First Look | 4K

Carl Zeiss 50 f1.7 Planar T – An affordable Zeiss (Theweekendlens).
Sony RX 100 VI: High ISO Performance, Exposure Recovery, and Sample footage (LensProToGo).
In the Field with the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE for Sony E-Mount Cameras (Allan Weitz).
The New Zacuto Cage for the Sony a7 III, a7R III, and a9 Cameras (Steven Gladstone).

Andrew:Sony UK & Ireland will be attending the Rutland Birdfair from Friday 17th August to Sunday 19th August. They will have the 400mm lens on the stand for the 3 days.

Oliver: ” Thank you for all you do for crazy Sony mirrorless users like me!  I have made two review videos that heavily feature the many uses of the Sony Alpha line and would love to get a feature if at all possible.  Please take a look if you have time and use however you see fit! Links below:
https://youtu.be/ly3zitAJJ0w
https://youtu.be/beiKXQ1oEec

TheUpperLeft:I sold my Sony A7RIII and bought the Sony A7III. Here’s Why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UzhW2SbN6E

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Sony Tidbits…


Sony Zeiss 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens review with samples

Sony A7 III vs A7R III – 4K Video Comparison (Mathieu Gasquet).
In the Field with the Tokina FiRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF Lens (Allan Weitz).
SmallRig L-Brackets/Grips for Sony Mirrorless Review | 4K (Dustin Abbott).
Recommendations for Hands-free Headlamps, Lanterns and Area Lights (Explora).

Dvir:My name is Dvir Barkay and I am a professional nature photographer. I have been a Sony user since the Alpha 100 and still use my Sony A77 for travel but my predominant gear is now a Canon 1Dx and Canon 200-400 lens. I recently did a review of the Sony A9 camera, which I really loved and I really feel Sony has finally caught up to Canon and Nikon (at least in most respects) in regards to the focusing capabilities which on every Sony camera I used before it felt as though it was not up to par for the sort of work that I do. I thought the review would be of interest to your readers. You can find a link to the page with all the photos taken with the Sony camera below along with a link to the review.

Photos taken with the A9 on my website
https://www.dvirbarkay.com/single-post/2018/07/26/Mexican-Wildlife-With-The-Sony-A9
My review for Photographylife
https://photographylife.com/reviews/sony-a9

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Bloomberg: Sony’s New Super-Fast Cameras are Winning Over the Pros

Bloomberg reports that Nikon and Canon face a threat at the top end of the market by Sony.

At stake is a market worth $3.2 billion a year. Although it’s a niche industry with just a fraction of total camera (and smartphone) sales, Canon, Nikon and Sony benefit from the branding (and sales) boost that comes with being the main suppliers of high-end cameras and lenses for sports, news and the arts. “Sony is now in a position to try and grab more market share,” said Kazunori Ito, an analyst at Morningstar Investment Services.

“The a9 is really revolutionary,” said Michael Kooren, a news agency photographer who switched to Sony Alphas after shooting with Canon for 26 years.

“The hurdle for Sony is still high,” said Tomonori Igari, an editor at Asahi Camera. “It depends on how much they commit to creating a support structure, and also on Nikon and Canon’s mirrorless strategy.”

Bloomberg also talked with Hiroyuki Matsushita from Sony:

Some pros say Sony hasn’t rolled out new lenses fast enough, and have complained that customer support has lagged behind Canon and Nikon. Sony is working to improve both, according to Hiroyuki Matsushita, the manager overseeing product planning at Sony’s cameras division. “We were aware from the beginning that this would be for pros,” he said.

found via Nikoneye

Sony Tidbits…


Voigtlander Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2: IQ Breakdown | 4K

SMC Pentax-M 50 f1.4 – Just another fast 50? (Theweekendlens).
Create BETTER Images and Video with Filters (Dan Watson).
OWC Goes Lightning Fast with Thunderbolt™ 3 Lineup (Explora).
Die Wiederentdeckung der Langsamkeit: das Voigtländer 65 mm/1:2,0 Macro Apo-Lanthar (JÖRG HAAG)
Sony 90mm F/2.8 Macro Review (Enthusiastphotoblog).

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Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D with Luke Tscharke and review by ePhotozine


Laowa 9mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens is now available for preorder at BHphoto, Adorama and at VenusLens Store.

ePhotozine reviewed the new lens:

The Laowa lenses as a range are certainly very interesting, sometimes unique and always deliver the goods in terms of performance. Traditional metal construction does mean a higher price, but we have to choose whether the trade-off of quality of results balances out the cost/performance equation. This will obviously be different for different users.
What we get is the widest lens in its class, with a fast, bright f/2.8 aperture, that performs very well indeed.

In this video Luke Tscharke introduces you to the new Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D:

This week SAR readers photos selection


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Sony Alpha Camera A7ii | ZEISS Camera Lenses Batis 18mm | Breakthrough Photography 3-Stop X4 CPL
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