Jupiter-9 85mm f2 Lens Review

Mini review: Hoodman Hoodeye eyecup for Sony a7R II and a7S II (Newsshooter).
24-70mm GM review at DCfever.
Phase One Releases Capture One Pro 9.1.2 adds support for many E-mount lenses.
Meike 35mm f/1.7 Lens Review (ePhotozine).
“Junk” data in JPEG data stream (SonyAlphaForum).

FotoTofu: “Regarding the Godox TT685s, I ran into an unexpected issue with the TTL feature.  I’ve documented my testing here:  https://youtu.be/qIWNoocXfl4.  I’m looking for help from the SAR community to share if they are having a similar experience or possible confirm that I just have a bad unit.”

Juha Hansen‎: “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnlV7F3xisY Production diary shot on A7R, S and RX100 IV, Soundtrack made in Ableton live.”

Simone PincoPallino: “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzJ_dqlDVS8 Short video about Sailing Ship Amerigo Vespucci in Venice. Recorded with Sony a7-II + 28mm FE“

The Chinese manufacturer DZoptics announced their first FE lens. It’s the KERLEE 35mm f/1.2. Here are the specs and the features:

Features：

1. Minimum focus distance is up to 0.3.
2. Optional switchable aperture lock, allowing for smooth adjustment in video mode.
3. The optimal distance is within 1-5 meters with the best image quality
4. Smooth focusing feel, appropriate damping and superior experiences.
5. ED lens effectively improve image/color differences.
6. It’s globally the first 35mm F/1.2 large aperture lens that supports single-lens reflex full-frame cameras. When taking an image, set the aperture to Maximum f1.2 can conspicuously emphasize the subject on the background, producing a nice picture atmosphere.
7. Excellent rendering effect in dim light, also enhance shutter speed to complete a shot

Found via ePhotozine.

Cave Diving El Toh – Yucatan from Jonas Pedersen on Vimeo.

Three divers (Christoffer Brenna, Sebastien Kellerm, Jonas Pedersen) shot this amazing video in the El Toh cave in Yucatan. They used the Sony a7s in Nauticam housing. Impressive!

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found via Fstoppers

Drasko (video above): “Just finished my latest Video, this time i´m showing you how to upload NON-Sony Apps to your Sony Cameras + how to get UNLIMITED Videorecording time! Please take your time and watch the complete Video if you want to try this out on your camera. Please keep in mind i´m not involved in this hack or in these apps and so i´m not responsible if something goes wrong with your camera. Have a look what this “Hack” could mean for Sony users! http://www.dsphotoblog.com/?p=1377”

Formatted card by accident – Recovery Possibilities? (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony Redefines High-end Visual Display Technology with a New Canvas for Creativity (Sony Blog).
Test – Samyang 50 mm f/1,2 AS UMC CS (Focus Numerique).
Top 10 Best Serious Compact Digital Cameras 2016 (ePhotozine).
A3500 review at Justdailynote.

Jay: “Sony RX100 IV – Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR4DCM0l12U
Sony RX100 IV – 4k Sample Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfLziQRlGZ0
Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 IV – Hands-On Comparison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeO6DEz3rY0
Sony RX10 III – 4k Sample Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRuwE7znVEU
Sony A6300 and the Tamron 150-600mm Lens – The Moon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj-0G7f098U“

The french software company DxO released their new OpticsPro 11 RAW editor (Download at dxo.com/us/photography/photo-software/dxo-opticspro). The new features are:

found via 43rumors

DEO Techart AFM Adapter Firmware Update Intro

New Veydra Featured Artist Section is live
“Science” Says Photography is Sexier Than Being a Comedian, Less Sexy Than Being in a Band (Popphoto).
Icy impressions with the ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 (Lenspire).
Nueva charla con Mr. Kazuto Yamaki, CEO de Sigma (DSLRmagazine).
2016 Roundups: Fixed Prime Lens Cameras (Dpreview).
High Speed Sync Studio Portraits: The Breakdown With Miguel Quiles

The new Kenko Full Frame E-mount compatible Extension tube set is now shipping in Japan. Don’t know when these will be available in the rest of the world and I have not found any preorder option yet.

Here is the official Press Text from Kenko:

Kenko DG Extension Tube is an element without any optics. The purpose of Kenko DG Extension Tube is to move lens farther from the the image sensor. The farther the distance – the bigger the magnification is obtained. Marco lens is originally more expensive then standard specification lens. Kenko DG Extension Tube is a attractive way to convert your standard lens into Macro lens.

Kenko extension tubes are precisely made in Japan in order to guarantee the best quality and long life of the product. Simple construction matches APC-S size αmirrorless and Full Frame E-mount SONY cameras.
Attaching between camera and lens DG Extension tube will change your lens into macro lens without large investments in additional optical equipment. You will get close up image, the one you can not shoot with lens only.The wider the ring, the shorter focusing distance to the object. That is why Kenko Extension Tube Set comes with 10mm and 16mm tube rings. You can use it separately, or together.

Kenko Extension Tubes for Full Frame SONY E-mount mirrorless cameras have electronic contacts to provide Auto Focus and EXIF data corresponding between camera and lenses.

Kenko Extension Tubes for Full Frame SONY E-mount mirrorless cameras have electronic contacts to provide Auto Focus and EXIF data corresponding between camera and lenses.

Kenko adopted electrostatic flocking finish on the inner surface of the extension ring – the most effective technology ever known to minimize internal reflections, romping light rays and flares. Kenko electrostatic flocking is a mass of short (0.3mm -0.5mm) synthetic fibers that are adhered by static electricity on the fabric and reinforced by coating that prevents fibers from falling out.

Precautions:

Use the ring the width of which does not exceed focal length of the lens used. If the width of the ring (or rings combination) exceeds the focal length of the lens used, it will be impossible to focus on the object.

Due to the extremely shallow depth of field, it is recommended to use manual focus.