Sony Tidbits…


Sony 16mm f/2.8 ‘Pancake’ lens review with samples

ALEXA vs Varicam LT vs GH4 vs A7s – with William Wages
Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero Distorsion review (Marc Alhadeff)
From Lightroom to Capture One : a no regret move (SonyAlphaForum).
Yuneec Typhoon H Plus 4K Drone (Personal View).
16 Recommended Stylish Cameras (Explora).

More informal and personal photos from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube.

TN:Add this link to your news as this youtuber just released a video full of praise of Sony mirrorless cameras for his travel documentarys.
See it here: https://youtu.be/_ZNsVyMXoA8

Arne:I just published my second video, where I try to find the best Astro lens for E-mount crop sensors, the Samyang 12 mm or the new Sigma 16 mm.  And we may have a new top astro lens!
The video if you would like to share it is at https://youtu.be/u_GgOd-UnNs

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Some fun: The A6700 spotted by Abram Werner:

Firmware update for the Sony RX0

Sony issued a new firmware update for the RX0 (download here). This utility updates the camera firmware to version 2.00 and provides the following benefits:

  • Supports Camera Control Box (model CCB-WD1) for wired multi-view shooting
  • Improves wireless multi-view shooting with the PlayMemories™ Mobile application

    Notes:

    • PlayMemories Mobile application version 6.2 or higher is required.
    • Depending on the specifications of the access point, smartphone, tablet, and the radio wave environment of the installation location, the number of devices that can be connected will change. Based on testing, up to 50 units have been connected.
    • Use only on Wi-Fi connections with security measures.

iPhone X failing sales may hurt Sony’s sensor business

Today you may read about Apple cutting 50% of the production of the iPhone X. This could affect Sony’s business too. Bloomberg reports:

The Tokyo-based company’s image sensor business is likely to weaken amid slowing momentum for Apple Inc.’s iPhones, an analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. wrote as he downgraded the company to neutral from overweight. IPhone X production will probably fall 50 percent quarter over quarter and the weakness is likely to continue for the first half of the year as demand for high-end smartphones plateaus, according to J.J. Park. Sony shares fell as much as 5.2 percent by midday in Tokyo.

Still, Sony is still doing well:

Despite a correction in Apple supply chain names, Sony has massively outperformed its global peers thanks to the structural trend of dual-cam

via Image Sensor World.

Back in Stock: Sony A7rIII with free 128GB card and bag

The A7rIII with free accessories is back in Stock at Amazon and FocusCamera.

Reminder:
The new Godox Xpro-S now available for preorder at Amazon and Adorama.
Meike just announced their new MK-A9 Pro Battery Grip for the Sony A9 and A7rIII. You can preorder it now at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
10% discount on Capture One 11 (Click here) and Capture One 11 for Sony (Click here). Use the coupon code “AMBSAR“.

Sony Tidbits…


Sony Alpha A7RIII Custom Settings for Movies

a7RIII AF-C accuracy with Batis 85/1.8 (Jim Kasson).
Part 1 – My First Sony A6500 Experience (Peter Gregg)
New Shoten Leica L to Sony E-mount adapter.
The Wide Bunch: A Guide to Wide and Extreme Wide-Angle Lenses (Explora).
Vuze+ VR 360 Camera and underwater case (Personal View).
Laowa 105mm F2 T3.2 STF review (Marc Alhadeff)

Scott:I’ve done a low light comparision between the A7sii and the A7riii. The results were interesting. I’d like to share it. The link is here https://vimeo.com/251986515

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We have our own Facebook camera groups and pages you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony A9 group and Sony A9 page.
Sony A7rIII group and Sony A7rIII page
Sony A7sIII group and Sony A7sIII page
Sony A7III group and Sony A7III page
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Exact Serial Numbers of A9 cameras with free repair

A week ago we reported about an issue with the Sony A9 hot shoe. Here is an update with the exact serial numbers that are affected by this (via Sony). These camera will be repaired by Sony for free:

from 3020001 to 3023644
from 3320001 to 3320190
from 3370001 to 3381733
from 3770101 to 3777036
from 4470001 to 4475048
from 4870001 to 4871354
from 4970001 to 4973150
from 5070001 to 5076112
from 5670001 to 5670457

Sony Tidbits…


Sony 5 a7Riii – 5 Awesome Features & a few complaints

Guide to Sony A7R III Pixel Shift Multi Shooting mode (CameraJabber).
Sony A7RM3 AF-S Focus Fix – UPDATE by Jeff Remas.
Announcing the G-Tech mobile USB 3.0 Hard Drive (Explora).
Kodak PIXPR0 Orbit360 4K VR Camera (Personal View).

More informal and personal photos from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube.

Taran: “I have been following your page from last 2 years , your content and news is great . Is it possible for you to share my video shot on a6000 and 10 105f4 all handheld . Have a look . My youtube channel name is Taran Bali. https://youtu.be/1Xbt5PpTVrc

Yaniv: Shot this little video with the RX100IV last week in the blizzard in NY. Just thought I’d share it :)
https://vimeo.com/250385679

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