Sony Tidbits…


Rokinon Samyang Xeen Cine Lenses, NAB 2017

Sony Returns with the 2nd-Gen DPT-RP1 Digital Paper System (Explora).
Best Sony Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras (ALC).
$135 Cage for Sony a7R II & a7S II – SMALLRIG Initial Review by Jason Vong
Best Backpacking Cameras 2017 at Imaging Resource.
A6500 tested at Photoreview.
Sony Patent Infringement Claim Results in Investigation of FujiFilm Imports (TheStreet).
10 Things Photographers Can Do To Honor Earth Day (ALC).
Buying Guide to Projectors (Explora).

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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 A7sIII page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.

Sony Tidbits…


Sony 100mm F2.8/T5.6 STF GM OSS – Features

Sony A7RII and SLR MAGIC Cine Primes test video by Philip Bloom.
The Sigma 135mm 1.8 art on the Sony A7RII- AMAZING LENS but I’m returning it! (Manny Ortiz).
A99II review by Digitaltrends.
Convergent Design Element Switchers Recorders Line, NAB 2017 (Personal View).
Six Ways to Grow Your Skills and Your Business (ALC).
How to Geo-tag Your Photos (Explora).

Join the new Sony Alpha Camera Facebook group.
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To write a guest post on SAR follow the instruction on that page
I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors!

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 A7sIII page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.

Hans: “The new Metabones EF to Nex adapter has a fine feature: you can use your Sony extenders 1.4x and 2x with Canon lenses. Here in this Flickr album https://flic.kr/s/aHsm1aKged are some samples with the EF 500mm f4 Mark II and Sony extenders. I used the Zeiss 135mm f2 ZE with both extenders also. The bussards are croped, distance was around 150 meters. Others are full frame. You have some vignetting, but who cares?“

Sony Tidbits…

Sony UMC-S3CA: NAB 2017 Video from Brian Hallett on Vimeo.

Sony 10-18mm F4 V Sony 16-70mm F4 Bloggers Lens (Robert Pugh).
Capture One versus ON1 at SonyAlphaForum.
Fotodiox Variable ND and CPL adapters (Personal View).
Double Exposure Portraits of Fencers and Their Masks (ALC).
Lighting Options for Your Macro Photography (Explora).

Join the new Sony Alpha Camera Facebook group.
To get news from our Forum subscribe that RSS feed.
To write a guest post on SAR follow the instruction on that page
I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors!

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 A7sIII page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.

Ari: “Did a quick tutorial on how to install FW V 4.0, on MacOS. Thanks either way, love the blog keep it up!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdBW_JWQUA0“

Sony Tidbits…


How to Get the SQUARE BOKEH with a Weird Cheap Lens

Does Sony’s new FE 85mm f/1.8 lens best the Zeiss Batis 85mm prime? (Imaging Resource).
Maintaining a legacy or building for mirrorless, who benefits? (Dpreview).
Fotodiox DLX Stretch lens adapters (Personal View).
Wedding Lighting – It’s Not About the Light (ALC).
Profoto Reveals Upgraded B1X 500 AirTTL Monolight (Explora).

Join the new Sony Alpha Camera Facebook group.
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I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors!

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 A7sIII page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.

Eak: “Just to share with you my first trip of 4 days with the Sony a6500 to Iceland. Great place for photographers. Most shoot handled and with prime lenses: Sony 50mm 1.8 and Sony 20mm 2.8. https://youtu.be/qrLZWQVuzRU”

Justas: “this is pretty interesting Sony NP-F550 battery grip for A7 series cameras. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6xy8EpvpC4“

This week SAR readers photos selection


Sergei Gavrilov‎
Sony A9, FE 85 1.8
md: Daria
https://www.instagram.com/gavrilovsergphoto/
www.sony.ru/alphapro/photographers/sergej-gavrilov

1) Submit your picture with a message and picture here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors or on the SonyAlphaForum image section.
2) Like and comment the pictures from other readers here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors/photos_stream?tab=photos and on SonyAlphaForum.
3) A selection of most liked pictures by the community and by me SAR admin will be posted weekly on SAR.

Note: When sending a pic feel free to also add a link to your site to promote yourself!

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Sony Tidbits…


Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G Master Review

Sony crafting chip business capable of withstanding stronger yen (Asian Review).
2017 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts (Dpreview).
Zeiss 135mm Batis review by Phillip Reeve.
Fotodiox Factor LED Lights (Personal View).
How to Shoot Black and White Photography (ALC).
Macro Lens Buying Guide (Explora).

Join the new Sony Alpha Camera Facebook group.
To get news from our Forum subscribe that RSS feed.
To write a guest post on SAR follow the instruction on that page
I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors!

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 A7sIII page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.

Martin: “I got myself the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 today. It’s a disaster. Have anyone else had this focus wobbling on small apertures? https://youtu.be/0hwPzdFbsFk“

 

New Luminar Neptune has artificial intelligence technology (Save $10 with SAR code)

MacPhun announced the new Luminar Neptune software (Click here). You save $10 on it if you use the promo code “SAR” on checkout!

New feature highlights in Luminar Neptune:

Accent AI filter – Uses artificial intelligence to create stunning images with a single slider movement, tapping into the power of dozens of filters.
Quick & Awesome workspace – A workspace consisting of the Accent AI Filter, Saturation & Vibrance and Clarity filters. Perfect for achieving great results in a fun and easy way within seconds.
Plug-in integration with Creative Kit and Aurora HDR 2017 – Seamlessly access favorite features from Macphun’s other photo editing tools.
Brush, Gradient and Radial Gradient tools – Dramatically faster performance yields smoother selective editing.
Vignette filter – Addition of Vignette Styles, Place Center and Pre- and Post-Crop modes delivers even more flexibility to this popular photo finishing tool.
Memory management – Increased overall performance for large files and 5+ simultaneous open images.
User Interface changes – Extensive improvements to in-app animation and mode transitions make for a more pleasing editing experience.
Crop tool update – Ability to specify custom crop sizes bring the ultimate usefulness to cropping.
Local history – Provision for reviewing separate history while in Transform, Denoise, Clone & Stamp modes helps optimize editing.