You can now re-watch the Sony A6500 and RX100m5 presentation. And now it’s poll time on SAR:

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Preorders (Start on October 10 at 11am NYC time):
A6500 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
RX100m5 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
New Underwater housing for all RX100 cameras at BHphoto, Adorama.

Preorders (Start on October 10 at 11am NYC time):
A6500 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
RX100m5 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
New Underwater housing for all RX100 cameras at BHphoto, Adorama.

Official A6500 press text and presentation:
A6500 at Sony.net. Official press text on SAR. Image samples at Sony.net Gallery. Real life picture and presentation report at Dpreview. Live coverage at Imaging Resource. A6500 introduction interview by Patrick Murphy Racey on Vimeo. Join the A6500 facebook group now. Sony press event on Periscope by Hugh Brownstone.
Videos: A6500 4K movie sample by Sony on Youtube. Hugh Brownstone (part one and part two). JPEG and RAW buffer demo by Steve Huff. First touch focus video by Hugh Brownstone.

The Sony α6500 interchangeable lens camera will ship this November for about $1,400 US and $1,750 CA. In Europe the new Sony α6500 will be available in Europe in December priced at approximately €1,700 body only or €2,800 with SEL1670Z lens.
The camera does NOT replace the A6300. It’s placed above it. And the price difference is quite big: $400 in USA!

Official RX100m5 press text and presentation:
Sony.net. RX100m5 press release on SAR. Real life picture and presentation report at Dpreview. RX100m5 presentation video by Sony on Youtube. RX100m5 4K video samples one, two and three.

The new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5) compact camera will be available in Europe in November priced at approximately €1,200.

Images from the Sony presentation:

Preorders (Start on October 10 at 11am NYC time):
A6500 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
RX100m5 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
New Underwater housing for all RX100 cameras at BHphoto, Adorama.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2016 – Sony – a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer – has today announced a new flagship model for their popular Cyber-shot RX100 series of compact cameras, the RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5).

The exciting new camera brings a new level of AF performance and speed to today’s compact camera market. It is equipped with a Fast Hybrid AF system with the world’s fastest AF acquisition at 0.05 seconds and world’s highest number of AF points on sensor 1 with 315 points covering approximately 65% of the frame. The camera can also shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps – the world’s fastest for a compact camera – at full 20.1 MP (approx. effective) resolution with AF/AE tracking for up to 150 continuous shots.

The RX100 V is equipped with a newly developed 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor with a DRAM chip, a ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70 mm F1.8–2.8 large aperture lens and an enhanced image processing system with a new front-end LSI chip that maximizes processing speed, expands the memory buffer and optimizes image quality, in particular at high ISO settings. The camera also features 4K video recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, super slow motion recording at up to 960 fps with extended recording time and more.

“Featuring a level of power and performance that has never before been achieved in a compact, the new RX100 V redefines what it means to be a ‘pocket camera’,” said Neal Manowitz, Vice President of Digital Imaging at Sony Electronics. “This camera is yet another example of Sony innovating to a level far beyond what exists in the conventional marketplace.”

Fast Focusing, Fast Shooting

A first for Sony’s RX100 series of cameras, the new RX100 V model features a Fast Hybrid AF system that combines the respective advantages of focal-plane phase detection AF and contrast detection AF and ultimately enables the camera to lock focus in as little as 0.05 seconds. This high speed focusing is a perfect complement to the 315 dedicated AF points that cover 65% of the sensor, and ensures that shooters will be able to capture their intended subject with high speed and accuracy, even if it’s moving rapidly in unpredictable directions.

Additionally, processing speed has been greatly enhanced through the addition of a front-end LSI that perfectly supports the camera’s BIONZ X® image processing engine. These two components combined with the powerful AF system allow the camera to shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps at full 20.1 MP (approx. effective) resolution for up to 150 shots with AF/AE tracking. Viewfinder blackout between shots has also been minimized in this high-speed shooting mode, which greatly improves photographers’ ability to follow fast action and capture the decisive moment. Silent shooting is also available in these high-speed modes as well.

other advancements to AF performance on the new RX100 V include addition of AF-A mode, which allows the camera to automatically switch between continuous and single-shot AF modes. Users can also manually select if they’d like the continuous AF and phase detection AF areas to be displayed live on screen while they are framing a shot.

The RX100 V also has a high speed Anti-Distortion Shutter (maximum speed of 1/32000 second) that minimizes the “rolling shutter” effect commonly experienced with fast moving subjects. This fast shutter speed also allows the camera to capture sharp, crystal clear images with a wide open aperture at brightness levels up to EV19. Shooting at wide aperture with the fast shutter speed allows photographers and videographers to capture beautiful content with sharply focused subjects and defocused backgrounds under some of the most difficult, bright lighting conditions.

New on the RX100 V, users can freely select the initial magnificent ratio when shooting in a mode with Focus Magnifier, and can select between “focus point” and “center of display” for the location of Focus Magnifier.

Professional Movie Functionality

The pocket-friendly RX100 V is packed with a variety of video capabilities that will satisfy even the most demanding video enthusiasts.

With Fast Hybrid AF, the focal plan phase detection AF sensor ensures accurate focusing and tracking performance, even for the sever focusing requirements of 4K movie shooting. AF drive speed and AF tracking sensitivity can also be adjusted via the menu system, giving shooters plenty of flexibility based on their focusing preferences.

in 4K mode, the new RX100 V utilizes full pixel readout without pixel binning to ensure that all the finer details of 4K video are captured with minimal moire and ‘jaggies’. These high-quality results are achieved through use of the XAVC S codec, which records video at a high date rate of up to 100 Mbps during 4K recording and 50 Mbps during full HD shooting.

Additional professional caliber video features include Picture Profile, S-Log2/S-Gamut, 120p HD Full HD mode and more. Users also have the ability to manually select a frame from a recorded movie and save it as a still image file of approximately 8 MP during 4K shooting or 2 MP during HD shooting.

The RX100 V is able to record super-slow motion video at up to 40x slower than the standard rate, and can do this for about twice as long as the RX100 IV model. This extended time allowing users to capture a series of high-speed, fleeting moments of action with incredible detail, resolution and clarity.

Prior to shooting, users will have the ability to choose among 960 fps, 480 fps and 240 fps frame rates and among 60p, 30p and 24p playback formats to optimize the recording to fit the speed of the moving subject, with the option to use the movie record button as a ‘start trigger’ to begin recording once button is pressed or ‘end trigger’ to record footage up until the button is pressed.

Pocket-Friendly Design, Premium Performance

The new RX100 V maintains the convenient pocket-sizes design of the remainder of the RX100 family and is equipped with a high-contrast 2.35 million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder™, ensuring true-to-life image preview and playback functionality. The EVF conveniently retracts in and out of the camera body based on user preference, and features optics with ZEISS® T* Coating.

The new camera is also Wi-Fi® and NFC™ compatible and can access Sony’s growing range of PlayMemories Camera Applications. Learn more at www.sony.net/pmca (https://www.playmemoriescameraapps.com).

Another convenient addition is the ability for users to freely set the leading three characters of saved file names for easier sorting and organization.

There will also be a new underwater housing (model MPK-URX100A) that will be available as a separate accessory for the RX100 V and all other RX100 series camera. Designed exclusively to fit the RX100 cameras, the housing feautres a depth level of 40m/120ft.

The new Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5) compact camera will ship this month for about $1,000 US and $1,250 CA.

The new underwater housing (model MPK-URX100A) will ship in November for about $350 US and $450 CA.

Both products will be sold at a variety of Sony authorized dealers throughout North America.

A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new RX100 V camera and other Sony products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com (https://alphauniverse.com), Sony’s community site built to educate, inspire and showcase all fans and customers of the Sony α brand.

The new content will also be posted directly at the global Sony Photo Gallery (http://www.sony.net/Products/di_photo_gallery/) the Sony Camera Channel on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7McIsZ7v-RdLedtk6d6zRg/featured).

For more information on the new RX100 V camera, please visit
its product homepage on Sony.com HERE
(http://www.sony.com/electronics/compact-cameras/t/cyber-shot-digital-cameras).

For more information on the new underwater housing (model MPK-URX100A) for RX100 series cameras, please visit its product homepage HERE
(http://www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam-waterproof-case-housing/mpk-urx100a).

Lensbaby just announced the new Trio 28mm f/3.5 Lens. Actually this is a lens with three different 28mm lenses. Each one has a specific look: Twist, Velvet, and Sweet. You can preorder the lens now for $279 at BHphoto, Adorama and WexUK. You can see Image samples at LensBaby. Video review by Cnet. Review by PCmag.

Press text:

Don’t waste time pulling a lens out of your bag or swapping optics with the Lensbaby Trio 28mm f/3.5 Lens. This pancake-style lens incorporates a rotating front that holds Twist, Velvet, and Sweet optics for selecting different effects at a moment’s notice. The Twist uses a true Petzval design for a sharp center area surrounded by a swirl of twisty bokeh. Velvet has a dreamy central area with a soft focus look along with a soft glow. Sweet creates a sharp spot of focus in the center with a gradual fall-off to blur. And, all of these can be carried without stuffing your bag with a variety of miscellaneous equipment.

Available here for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, the Trio will provide a 42mm equivalent field of view that provides a normal perspective for working in a wide range of shooting conditions. Also, it has a fixed f/3.5 optic that ensures predictable looks in a variety of situations. All of the optics are multi-coated for minimal flare and ghosting and it has a manual focusing ring for focusing anywhere form 8″ to infinity. Additionally, users can attach filters using the front 46mm thread for even more creative control.

Works with APS-C cameras where the normal 42mm perspective that can be used to capture a variety of subjects, including street, portraits, landscapes, and more.

Fixed f/3.5 aperture helps create a predictable effect in a wide range of situations.

Rotating front dial with options for Twist, Velvet, and Sweet effects.

Twist effect uses a true Petzval design for a central area of sharp focus surrounded by a swirl of twisting bokeh. This optic utilizes four glass elements in three groups.

Velvet effect creates a soft focus effect with a dreamy center area with a delicate glow out to the edges.

Sweet effect offers a central spot of sharp focus surrounding by a gradual increase in blur.

Manual focusing ring that allows users to focus anywhere from 8″ to infinity.

Multi-coating minimizes ghosting and flare.

Front filter thread of 46mm

Canon 5D Mk IV Video Quality Test (vs GH4 & a7R II)

Sony A99 II Preview (Photographyblog).
Sony A6300 review by Mike.
Photokina 2016: Every Menu Item on the A99ii + Philip Bloom (DHI on Youtube).
Laowa 7,5 mm f/2 y Laowa 15 mm f/2 – Toma de contacto (DSLRmagazine).
Test – Samyang AF 14 mm f/2,8 ED IF UMC (Focus Numerique).
Meyer-Optik’s Campaign Ranks as One of Kickstarter’s Top Lens Launches (Kickstarter).

To write a guest post on SAR follow the instruction on that page.

Don: “I spent 3 weeks in Japan this summer, in order to save weigth (for my back) and time for composing (for my wife), I had chosen to bring my A7II with only the SEL-28F20.
All pics in the gallery are made with this combo. https://www.flickr.com/photos/dt-valentino/albums/72157670763990064“

Donald: “A short video I made about the amazing Bicaz Gorge in Romania using the RX100 III. I hope you enjoy it! :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8FFn_PW8wU”

Vittore: “Only to let you know that Looks Like Film blog published an interview about my work in Africa.
All done with two cameras:
Olympus OM-D E-m1 and Sony 7 R ii
Here: http://www.lookslikefilm.com/blog/10q-interview-vittore-buzzi“

NYC Shoot with Elliana – HSS with the Sony a7RII (4K) – Article at Evanwasherephotography.com

14 days in Iceland only with A7r2 & 24-70 2.8 GM (SonyAlphaForum)
Moving from Stills to Video: Helpful Tools (Explora).
5 Myths of Digital Photography (Photoshelter).
Sony Professional: Filming under pressure with FS7 (Youtube).
Zeiss 50mm FE test at DC.watch.
Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens Review (ePhotozine).
A review of the a7R II + Techart Pro + Vintage Minolta Lenses (Adobe Spark).
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Emin: “Today – Lens test – Gaumont Kalee Bloomed 1.9/241 mm + Sony A7RII https://www.facebook.com/emin.kuliyev.54/posts/10211169948029639“

Sony a7Sii vs a7Rii Which One I Use Most After 8 Months

SONY A7sii Still More Sensitive Than All Cameras for Still Photos or Videos (Youtube).
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN C Lens Review (ePhotozine).
70-200 GM vs Canon 70-200 ii (SonyAlphaForum)
Sony 4K/HD Slow Motion System Camera HDC-4800 (HD16x) on Youtube.
Sony 70-300mm FE review at ThePhoBlographer.
Why You Should Go Beyond the Kit Lens (Explora).
Throwback Thursday: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F707 (Dpreview).+
Sony Adds New High Dynamic Range and High Frame Rate Technologies to the 4K Sports Live Production Workflow (Sony Blog).

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