We all know Sony officially stated they have successfully developed a Full Frame curved sensor (article here). But if they will ever release a camera with it is written in the stars yet.
But if you ever wondered how a stabilization system could work on a curved sensor than watch this patent published by Microsoft (details here). Image sensor world reports that:
The main idea is that the curved sensor or lens need to be rotated with respect to each other, rather than shifted like in a regular flat sensor OIS
As simple as that ;)
And it is also possible to design zoom lenses for curved sensors. CA-based Optiz proposes a solution you can see at Image Sensor World.
Review of the Vizelex Rhinocam for the Sony a7R II and a7S II
Soy FE 16-35mm zoom as an underwater lens (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony a7s ii : bonus du test publié dans le numéro 82 (LeMondeDeLaPhoto).
Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 : le test (Focus Numerique).
Gear of the Year Part 8: Wenmei’s choice – Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 (Dpreview)
PIX 2015: Interview with Colby Brown (by Dpreview)
Scotland Forest Sony a7ii with Canon 50mm and 17-40mm (SonyAlphaForum).
The developer of the M-mount to E-mount autofocus adapter contacted me yesterday to share some more info:
Just to let you know that we will be officially distributing the coming new Techart Leica M -> Sony E autofocus adapter globally. We are now in the stage of pilot run for a small batch and it should be ready by mid/end Jan if everything goes smooth.
If SAR readers have any question please comment this post and I am sure the developer will answer you!
Review of the Vizelex Rhinocam for the Sony a7R II and a7S II
Catch The Action With A7R II and 70-400mm Zoom (AlphaUniverse)
Soy FE 16-35mm zoom as an underwater lens (SonyAlphaForum).
Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 on a7II Review by Ian Norman.
iPad Pro Review using Sony A7R ii in the Workflow (SonyAlphaForum).
Graded 4K Sony FS5 comparison – vs A7S II, Canon 1D C, Samsung NX1 and Panasonic G7 (EosHD Vimeo).
Photo Printing from Smartphones has Doubled in Two Years (Futuresource).
Pixel King for Sony and Sony a7rii (SonyAlphaForum).
Original video on Yoku (copied on Youtube for better performance)
Yes guys you are reading it right: [shoplink 43784 ebay]Techart[/shoplink] developed an M-mount to E-mount autofocus adapter! Just play the video above to see it at work. See it to believe it! As you see the adapter moves on the Z-axis to focus the image. Thechart is known for making the [shoplink 43784 ebay]Contax G to E-mount autofocus adapter (here on eBay)[/shoplink]. But there is yet no info about when they will sell the new M-mount autofocus adapter.
All development details can be read at Xitek. Here are some info about the adapter translated by our reader Chan (Thanks!):
Since we started developing FE mount autofocus adapters a few years ago, we always hoped to develop something that allows autofocus for Leica M mount lens. We weighed a few options, and finally decided to use an autofocus system that is similar to Contax AX, meaning a change in flange focal distance. It’s now put it test, and it has pretty good results on the A7R2. The focus sound is soft, and the focus is fast and accurate. The compatibility is also good as well, as the 7 M-mount lens we have worked well with the camera. We would start producing some adapters and give it out for tests.
1. It works best with A7II and A7rII (It should work with other E-mount cameras but we cannot guarantee the outcome) 2. It is compatible with ALL [shoplink 43785 ebay]M-mount lenses (Leica, Voigtlander, Zeiss)[/shoplink] (You don’t need to hold the lens if it’s under 300g, but you need to if it’s over 300g) 3. Manual aperture 4. EXIF, use the app to save 10 sets into the adapter, it should note down the aperture and shutter speed 5. The adapter will move the lens for 4.5mm 6. Support AF-S and AF-C 7. It should have macro 8. If Contax CY-M and leica R-M adapters are used, CY and R-mount lens will have autofocus too
We will recruit members from the forum to test it. Stayed tuned.
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