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Bride in the city

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Sony Tidbits…


Sony Lover vs. Sony Hater

NAB 2017: Sony’s Katsunori Yamanouchi Brings Global Perspective to U.S. Market (Sportsvideo).
Skyline of Singapore during bluehour (SonyAlphaForum).
Watching Someone Make a Camera Lens From Scratch Explains Why No One Makes Camera Lenses From Scratch (Gizmodo).
DJI Ronin 2 Gimbal, NAB 2017 (Personal View).
10 Reasons why we need External Monitors (Wolfcrow)
Cinema Lenses: What Are You Paying For? (Explora).

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Igor:I just edit a video in Panamá with the sony A7rII and maybe you are interested in sharing with the people in your website. https://vimeo.com/215237212

Sony Tidbits…


Laws of Light: Creating Dimension and Texture

Sony a99II AF test at CameraJabber.
How does ZEISS define Bokeh – An Interview with Dr. Stefan Ballmann (Lenspire).
Cine-Style Prime Lens Sets (Explora).
Canon 80D vs Sony a6500 – Best Vlogging Camera? (Kai W).
Loxia 85mm test at Focus Numerique.
Why DSLRs will Ultimately Lose (Atmtx).
The Neptune Convertible Art Lens System (Kickstarter).
Sketch Comedy, 24-600mm & 960 fps Slo Mo Shot on Sony RX10 iii (TheHunterReport).

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Simon:https://flic.kr/s/aHskTp1Fpy A992 test focus tracking at 12fps with local dog on local beach.

Ross:I just wrote an editorial on why I sold my Canon 5Ds and bought an A7RII. I think your readers would be interested in it. Thank you for your amazing website. Here is the link. http://thebrotographer.com/editorials/canon-5ds-vs-sony-a7rii/

Sony releases new firmware update for the “α9”, “α7 II”, “α7R II”, “α7S II”, “α6300”, “α6500”

Sony released a new firmware update for six E-mount cameras including the A9 overheating indicator improvement and the Star Eater fix:
A9: Sony Japan, Sony Support, Sony Australia.
A7rII: Sony Japan, Sony Support, Sony Australia.
A7sII: Sony Japan, Sony Support, Sony Australia.
A7II: Sony Japan, Sony Support, Sony Australia.
A6500: Sony Japan, Sony Support, Sony Australia.
A6300: Sony Japan, Sony Support, Sony Australia.

List of the improvements:

Sony A9 ([shopcountry 57385])

  • Change specifications for overheating warning

Sony A7rII and A7sII ([shopcountry 59287] and [shopcountry 56902])

  • Adds “Auto Pwr OFF Temp.” function(*)
    (*)If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering.
    Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.

    • When using the camera in a hightemperature environment
    • When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
    • When using the camera with the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High]
  • Improves operability of the camera:
    1. Improves operability when AF area is set to flexible spot
      Refer to here for details.
    2. Adds “Live View Display” into custom button assignation
    3. Adds “Set File Name” function
  • Supports visible light LED in external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM)
  • Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
  • Optimizes exposure algorithm during focusing when [Live View Display] is [Setting Effect OFF]
  • Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is OFF
  • Improves overall stability of the camera

Sony A7II ([shopcountry 56073])

  • Improves operability of the camera:
    1. Improves operability when AF area is set to flexible spot
      Refer to here for details.
    2. Adds “Live View Display” into custom button assignation
    3. Adds “Set File Name” function
  • Supports visible light LED in external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM)
  • Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
  • Improves overall stability of the camera

Sony A6500 ([shopcountry 59286])

  • Supports new lens “SEL100400GM”
  • Optimaizes image stabilization performance in movie mode

Sony A6300 ([shopcountry 54360])

  • Adds “Auto Pwr OFF Temp.” function(*)
    (*)If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering.
    Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.

    • When using the camera in a hightemperature environment
    • When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
    • When using the camera with the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High]
  • Supports new lens “SEL100400GM”
  • Modifies aspect of guide frame display in LCD (2.35:1 mode)
  • Improves overall stability of the camera

Sony Tidbits…


Tokina 20mm F2 FiRIN Lens Review | John Sison

3 Recommended Camera Cases For Checked Luggage (ALC).
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Review (Photographyblog).
Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Apo Sonnar T* Review (ePhotozine).
Sony RX100 V Review (Imaging Resource).
NAB 2017: Atomos Sumo Enters the Ring (Explora)

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Sony Tidbits…


Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Video AutoFocus Tests on a7R II a6500 4K

Sony RX10 III as a portrait camera (joerghaag).
Samyang 14mm FE AF review by hrimages.
Sony Pro Support? Former Liar? – FAQ Fridays 002 (Jason Vong).
Sony 85mm 1.8 FE review (Watkeysphoto)
Mirrorless vs DSLR Cameras (Tony Northrup)
Lenses to take on trip from Budapest to Amsterdam (SonyAlphaForum).
Wild About Wildflowers (ALC).
Top Tips for Shooting in Extreme Conditions (Explora)

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Sony A7III group and Sony A7sIII page
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