Curiosity: New Suzuki Jimny AD shows Sony photographer
Suzuki recently announced the new 4×4 Jimny car. And this is the AD showing lot of Sony gear too :)
Sony Tidbits…
The BEST First Sony Lens!
Am I Switching to Sony?! (Julia Trotti).
Sony a7iii & Sony 35mm f1.4 Winter in Melbourne featuring Kiara (David Oastler).
Sony RX100VI vs RX100V (TheDigitalDigest).
Elevate Your Production Value with the Zhiyun Crane 2 (Explora).
Rafa: “I´ve been working with cinema, video, photography for almost 20 years and since Sony launched their first mirrorless camera I haven´t used anything else. This is my demoreel https://vimeo.com/277493613 . It has a lot of my work and it was shot with a variety of Sony mirrorless cameras throughout the years (a6500, A7, A7II, A7RII, A7III and even a NEX7!). You can see the entire videos on my website www.rafael-lopes.com . “
Drew: “Below is the link to a music video I shot with an a6300 and a7rii. https://youtu.be/k_PirOP265c“
Bob: “Here is a video I did on Sony wireless mics (UWP-D11) and a foot adapter (SMAD-P3) to go with the Sony mirrorless cameras. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il-AdXPQEN8&t=20s“
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Sony Tidbits…
Sony Alpha – Beyond the Basics
The Sony RX100 VI is the Perfect Pocket Camera (Shawn C. Steiner).
Elevate Your Production Value with the Zhiyun Crane 2 (Explora).
Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro: First Look | 4K (Dustin Abbott)
Why I Love the Sigma 16mm F1.4 on Sony a6000 (That1Cameraguy).
Guilherme: “did some testes in scotland with the a7iii youtube.com/watch?v=FTFQcKEkx_0“
Wii: “I just completed a short film using (almost all) Sony gear. Shot exclusively on the Sony A7riii with the FE 24-70mm 2.8, FE 55mm 1.8 and Batis 21mm 2. I hope you take a look and find it worthy of sharing this important film about the singer/songwriter Skela. https://youtu.be/j1fAFDAFLzM“
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Sony Releases Stacked CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphones with Industry’s Highest 48 Effective Megapixels
Sony shows once more who is the leader in the sensor world. Today they announced a stunning new 48MP sensor for smartphones. Can’t wait to see when they will finally announce their 100MP sensor for Full Frame :)
Here is the press text:
Sony Releases Stacked CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphones with Industry’s Highest*1 48 Effective Megapixels*2
Featuring World First*3 Ultra-compact Pixel Size of 0.8 μm
Tokyo, Japan—Sony Corporation today announced the upcoming release of the IMX586 stacked CMOS image sensor for smartphone cameras. The new sensor features 48 effective megapixels*2, the industry’s highest pixel count.*1 The new product achieved a world-first*3 ultra-compact pixel size of 0.8 μm, making it possible to pack 48 effective megapixels*2 onto a 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) unit, thereby supporting enhanced imaging on smartphone cameras.
- *1:Among image sensors for smartphones. As of announcement on July 23, 2018
- *2:Based on image sensor effective pixel specification method
- *3:Among image sensors. According to Sony research. As of announcement on July 23, 2018
These days, high-end smartphone models require even greater imaging quality from their cameras. The new Sony sensor features 48 effective megapixels,*2 a pixel count which rivals that of high-performance SLR cameras, making it possible to capture beautiful, high-resolution images even with a smartphone.
The new sensor uses the Quad Bayer color filter array, where adjacent 2×2 pixels come in the same color, making high-sensitivity shooting possible. During low light shooting, the signals from the four adjacent pixels are added, raising the sensitivity to a level equivalent to that of 1.6 μm pixels (12 megapixels), resulting in bright, low noise images.
In addition to these advantages, original Sony exposure control technology and signal processing functionality are built into the image sensor, enabling real-time output and a superior dynamic range four times greater than conventional units. Even scenes with both bright and dark areas can be captured with minimal highlight blowout or loss of detail in shadows.
Main Features
1.World’s first*3 0.8 μm ultra-compact pixel size enables industry’s highest*1 pixel count at 48 effective megapixels*2
Generally, miniaturization of pixels results in poor light collecting efficiency per pixel, accompanied by a drop in sensitivity and volume of saturation signal. This product was designed and manufactured with techniques that improve light collection efficiency and photoelectric conversion efficiency over conventional products, resulting in the world’s first*3 0.8 μm pixel size, with both high sensitivity and high saturation signal level.
This smaller pixel size allows the new product to deliver 48 effective megapixels*2 on a compact unit with 8.0 mm diagonal, which can be fitted on many smartphones. The increased pixel count enables high-definition imaging even on smartphones which use digital zoom.
2.The Quad Bayer array enables both high sensitivity and high resolution
By adopting the Quad Bayer color filter array, where the adjacent 2×2 pixels come in the same color, the new sensor delivers both high sensitivity and high resolution. In low light situations, such as shooting at night, the signal from the four adjacent pixels are added, raising the sensitivity to a level equivalent to that of 1.6 μm pixels (12 effective megapixels), to capture bright, low-noise photos and videos. When shooting bright scenes such as daytime outdoors, the built-in, original signal processing function performs array conversion, making it possible to obtain high-definition 48 effective megapixel images in real time.
3.Four times greater dynamic range than previous products and real time output
Original Sony exposure control technology and signal processing functionality are built into the image sensor, enabling real-time output and a superior dynamic range that is four times greater than conventional products. Even scenes with both bright and dark areas can be captured with minimal highlight blowout or loss of detail in shadows while viewing the image on the smartphone display.
Sony Tidbits…
Laowa 15mm F/2 VS. F/4 Comparison and Review – Macro, Shift, Zero-D Lenses for A7RIII, A7III, A6500
15mm F/4 Macro Review: https://thebrotographer.com/reviews/laowa-15mm-best-macro-lens/
15mm F/2 Zero-D Review: https://thebrotographer.com/reviews/laowa-15mm-f2/
100-400mm GM review at Enthusiastphotoblog.
Our FIRST Impressions on Sigma Art for Sony FE (Jason Vong).
Sony RX100VI Unboxing (TheDigitalDigest).
The Best Travel Accessories for Mobile Devices (Explora).
David: “If you have the time watch this wedding captured with Sony Gear.
I discuss one of the most beautiful brides I have photographed and discuss what cameras were used, lighting, posing and my whole thought process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8d2bqmnbvI“
I discuss one of the most beautiful brides I have photographed and discuss what cameras were used, lighting, posing and my whole thought process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8d2bqmnbvI“
Miguel: “Check this out , This guy did amazing work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGUUdXXZeMs . But Hes starting using Sony cameras , his channel is small but by promoting him on your huge site youll get him more views and the viewers super high quality Sony videos . The only one that actually shows how he works with sony . This is his Sony Video and has more to come . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjyu2s0JawQ“
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This week SAR readers photos selection
Liza RockS
The face of the Devil’s Flower Mantis! Please enlarge to see details.
A7R II – Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
90mm/ƒ/7.1/1/40s/ISO 100
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Sony Tidbits…
New Pitbull video shot with the a9 and a7s2 with Batis lenses and RX100
Travel Shoot-out: iPhone 8 Plus vs. Sony A7R II (Allan Weitz).
italian Sony A7III review at Estatica.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART Sony FE (A018) Review (Dustin Abbott).
Choosing Storage! DAS/NAS Options for Photographers (Explora).
Exclusive Sony kit offers coming at the Farnborough Airshow this weekend (read details at Alphauniverse).
Roger: “I’ve been shooting Sony since the NEX7 and shot these two clips recently using the A7RIII and mainly the 16-35GM, also the 100-400. Good examples of how awesome the video AF is now on the series 3 as all AF not MF. Transitions from above to below water were super hard before. https://vimeo.com/276835251 and https://vimeo.com/277095350“
Marc: “I thought you might like to post this recent interview Scott Kelby did with me youtube.com/watch?v=RCCW7oStHvo. Here’s the link to the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Making-Creative-Photos-Composition/dp/1633537668/ref=sr_1_2“
Good examples of how awesome the video AF is now on the series 3 as all AF not MF. Transitions from above to below water were super hard before.
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