The Sony medium format sensor roadmap

Two SAR readers had a chat with Sony managers at Salon De La Photo in Paris

R. told me this:

“I don’t have a big news for you, but just a feeling. I talk a lot with a Sony product chef, about the possibility to Sony to lunch a medium format camera.
She told me that it’s a question of time, and Sony will certainly lunch a medium format one day. And the most interesting thing is, that she think it will be with the RX1 form factor.”

M. told me this:

I heard yesterday on the sony stage at “salon de la photo” in paris that Sony employees were reading your blog for two reasons :
– 1 to know the news before they are officially told
– 2 check the opinion about sony product. For example i have been told that the star eater petition has been taken much more seriously on your site than anywhere else.

Of course this is just general chatter. But it’s always interesting to see what Sony managers to talk about on shows.

My short comment on this:

First: I hope it’s true that we might have a small influence on Sony. Let’s see if they will fix the star eater issues.
Second: I wonder if someone would spend $5,000+ on a fixed lens RX MF camera…

Today Sony announced a new line of fats CFast cards. If there ever will be a larger A9r E-mount camera it might use these kind of cards as well:

Sony completes Pro memory card line-up with new CFast range
Ultra-fast G Series CFast memory cards with up to 510MB/s write speed for photographers and videographers

(ASIA PACIFIC, 28 November 2017) – Sony today announced the launch of a range of high performance CFast memory cards designed to meet the needs of professional photographers and videographers. The new G Series CFast responds to the ever increasing capabilities of high-end DSLR and 4K cinema-grade broadcast cameras, offering lightning-fast write speeds of up to 510MB/s and read speeds of up to 530MB/s1. Joining an established range that includes Professional internal SSDs, XQD and SxS cards, as well as the world’s fastest SD card2, the new CFast models strengthen Sony’s position as a leader in professional memory solutions.
Step up to industry-leading write speeds

Professional photographers demand faster speed for continuous burst shooting of higher resolution images like RAW. With up to 510MB/s write speed, far outperforming the capabilities of existing CFast cards, G Series supports high-speed burst shooting of high resolution RAW, maximizing the capability of high-end DSLR cameras like the Canon 1DX Mark 2.
Reliable 4K video recording with VPG130 support

As well as ultra-fast write speed, the new CFast cards support VPG1303 for reliable recording of Cinema-grade or high-bitrate 4K video. A minimum sustained write speed of 130MB/s is guaranteed, making the new media ideal for stable recording of professional grade 4K video such as Cinema RAW light mode with Canon C200 video cameras.
Super-fast read speed for ultra-effective workflow

Efficient workflow is essential for professional photographers and videographers working in challenging environments to tight deadlines. With a blazing fast read speed of 530MB/s, G Series CFast dramatically reduces the time it takes to transfer RAW files, long 4K video footage and high-resolution images to a PC.
Designed for strength and reliability

The new CFast cards have passed a variety of stringent drop, vibration, shock and rigidity tests, making them perfect for shooting in many different locations. They work reliably across a wide range of temperatures and are highly resistant to static. With a hard case and Sony File Rescue software4 included for recovering accidentally deleted photos such as RAW images and videos, professionals can shoot with confidence in the toughest conditions.

The new G Series CFast 2.0 memory cards will be available in 32GB (CAT-G32), 64GB (CAT- G64) and 128GB (CAT-G128) capacities in selected Asia Pacific countries in the 1st quarter of 2018. Please check with the authorized dealers for pricing and availability.

For more information on Sony’s CFast card, please visit www.sony-asia.com/b2b

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EV: “A short time lapse I shot in different locations on the shores of the Mediterranean using an RX100M3, along with Sony’s time-lapse and angle-shift apps.Hope you like it! https://youtu.be/tUFcOt6Yo-U”

Radek: “Hi, this is my album of the new macro lens Meike 85/2.8 1.5 : 1 https://flic.kr/s/aHsm7Bz69X“

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Readers sent me screenshots form their Amazon and BHphoto A7rIII preorders to confirm the camera and the new 24-105mm lens arrived in USA. And will regularly be shipped out next week on Nov 30.

Preorders:
Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Photo Porst Neuwied. Sony Netherland. Sony Australia. Sony Japan.
Sony 24-105mm at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Amazon DE, Calumet DE, Wex UK.

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Unboxing by Hanna Saba

German unboxing video:

Rafal: “I had the opportunity to make a quick comparison of the Sony A7R3 with the A7R2 mainly in terms of filming. The difference in favor of the A7R3 is huge. On the blog I put clippings from 1: 1 frames taken at different ISO. For FHD, but successively I will complement it (4K, tonal range, etc.). They will also link to the source files. http://rafalglebowski.pl/blog/sony-a7r3-vs-sony-a7r2/”

Sony A7RIII vs a7rii Review | Worth The Upgrade?

Sony a7RIII vs a7RII Hands On Review (Huffingtonpost).

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bastian_k/38619560381/

Bastian Kratzke‎
Choi Hung Estate, Hong Kong
Sony A7rII + Voigtländer 35mm 1.7 + Optosigma PCX 5m
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bastian_k/38619560381/

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Dan: “I have tested the latest lens from sony (24-105mm f4 OSS), and it looks that it has a mecanical vigneting issue at 105mm f4 on the bokeh (not round but severely cut), illustrated by my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/danm_cool/37629603784/”