My Sony Sensor Trio by Rick Birt

My Sony Sensor Trio

Written for Sony Alpha Rumors by Rick Birt of www.romeobravophoto.com

First I want to express how grateful I am to Andea for running this site. I am amazed at his dedication, and the work he does for this community. THANK YOU!!!

The fact that both my wife and I are professional photographers, allows us to try – and own – a lot of cool gear. My current camera bag contains:

  1. Baby Bear – a Fujifilm X-Pro2 with a 24MP APS-C Sony sensor
  2. Mama Bear (she’s juuuust right) – Sony a9 with a 24MP Full-Frame Sony sensor
  3. Papa Bear – a Hasselblad X1D-50c with a 51MP Medium-Format Sony sensor

I don’t actually carry all of these in my bag at once – but I might if they would all fit ;) I tend to take whatever I feel is required for the job.

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This week SAR readers photos selection


Romeo Bravo on SonyalphaForum
Had the pleasure of working with Actress Kim Matula from Bold and the Beautiful
Shot with a Sony a7R II & Sony 85/1.4 GM
Rick Birt
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You get a $119 SD card for free with the A7rIII preorder at BHphoto

Always nice to get something for free. BHphoto is giving you the Sandisk 64GB cars ($119) on every Sony A7rIII preorder (Click here). If you already have preordered the A7rIII at BH ask them to give you that card for free.

Sony savings:

FF cameras:
The Sony A7rII  now sells for $2,398 with lot free extras at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
The Sony A7sII also sell for $2,398 with free extras at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.

APS-C cameras:
$70 off on the Sony 6300 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the Sony 6000 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the Sony 5100 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the A6000 dual kit at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.

The preorders for the new Luminar 2018 (for Mac and Windows) are now open at Macphun.com.

Viltrox announces the new EF-E II Electronic Adapter for sony APS-C E-mount cameras

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It is in Stock on [shoplink 63818 ebay]eBay[/shoplink], Sharpest light. It will be in Stock soon at Amazon US and Amazon DE too. Press text:

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Viltrox EF-E II Electronic Adapter (F Booster) is the 2nd generation of its kind since the end of 2014. This adapter is designed for Sony APS-C camera and Canon EF mount lenses. Same as previous generation, the built-in optics increase light input by one F stop and also reduce focal length by x0.71. Same as the latest EF-NEX IV, the new F Booster also comes with USB port for firmware update and a switch to select CDAF or PDAF focus mode#.

Product features:
– Support Sony A9/A7/A7R/A7S/A6XXX/NEX cameras and VG camcorders* (APS-C mode should be turn on for full frame camera)
– Integrated USB port for adapter firmware update^
– 4 elements in 4 groups optics increase light input by one F stop and also reduce focal length by x0.71
– Dedicated switch to select between Contrast Detection and Phase Detection Auto Focus mode
– Contrast Detection AF allow Flexible Spot to be moved and focus across the frame and support Eye focus on specific camera#.
– Phase Detection Auto Focus gives faster focus experience on most lenses.
– Support EF lenses manufactured by Canon, Sigma, Tokina and Tamron
– Record EXIF data includes aperture, focal distance etc
– Support on camera aperture adjustment and metering
– Support lens Image Stabilizer
– High precision aluminum alloy with chromium plating on both mounting surface to ensure smooth installation and durability.

^ To update adapter firmware, latest firmware can be download from official website, connect adapter to computer with USB cable and copy the file into adapter memory. Do not required to attach lens or camera.
# To change AF mode, switch to desired AF mode on adapter, turn off camera, take out battery, insert battery and turn camera back on again for camera to recognize new AF mode as a new lens. Slow focus will happen on low end lenses in CDAF mode.
*VG series does not support AF.

Retail price is US$188 (Standard international shipping included)
International buyer please purchase at below links:
Ecwid Shop (free shipping upgrade) https://goo.gl/4HtGhh
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Sony Tidbits…


Zeiss Touit Line (12mm, 32mm, 50mm) Sony E | Review Part 1 | 4K

Sony A6500 in Europe, A7RII for Commercial Work (Jeff Remas).
MTF Tests of the Zeiss Batis 18mm and 135mm f/2.8 Lenses (Lensrentals).
Repair Sony Cameras in Bangkok, Thailand (Jack Chalat).
Zaxcomm ZMT3-HH Handheld Wireless Microphone (Personal View).

Bart: “This year I had the opportunity to travel around the world. I brought my Sony A6300 with me and shot a lot of footage. Fun fact is that I think 80% of the time I just used the kitlens and only some shots were made with other lenses.
The video:
https://vimeo.com/237422474“

 

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