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 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

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 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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Hurray folks! Sony did a good job and already released a new firmware update which “improves the overheating warning functionality”. You can download it here: esupport.sony.com. UPDATE: for unkown reasons Sony has removed the firmware file. Let’s hope it will be back online shortly!

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Sony A9:
Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 with Grip Extension Kit at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
Note: US readers preordering the A9 at BHphoto or Adorama using our links (and our affiliated links only!) have a chance to win a Sony A9.

And the fastest SD cards are now in Stock:
Sony SF-G 128GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. In EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonFR, AmazonIT, AmazonES.
Sony SF-G 64GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. In EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonFR, AmazonIT, AmazonES.
Sony SF-G 32GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.

The new Sony FE lenses preorders:
16-35mm GM at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
12-24mm G at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.

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Heere are a couple of news I got from SAR readers (Thanks):

1) The price of grey imported Sony stuff keeps dropping. You now get the [shoplink 59653 ebay]A7rII for 1900 Euro on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

2) Sony today launched its first SONY Imaging PRO support walk-in centre in London (Info at Sony UK).

3) Sony RX Series Instagram Photo Contest launched (S-digitalimaging.com/en/)

What Is The Resolution Of The Eye?

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Review (Photographyblog).
Patent describing STF lens desgin (Sony PDF).
This Milky Way ‘FlightLapse’ Was Shot by an Airline Pilot shot on the A7s (PetaPixel).
Canon revises their forecast (good and bad news) by Mirrorlessrumors.
2017 Roundups: Fixed Prime Lens Cameras (Dpreview).
Advice From Award-Winning Photographer on Using Drones for Clients (ALC).
Wooden Camera Announcement (Explora)

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