SAR reader Gleb just sent me this info about the new Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 FF E-mount lens:
I visited the PhotoForum 2017 exhibition in Moscow past weekend where I had a chance to get my hands on the Zenitar 50mm f0.95 E-Mount and test it on my [shoplink 56902]a7sII[/shoplink]. I made a quick instagram video and included some footage that was shot using this lens. The lens looks like a tank, weights like a tank, and built like a tank.
Just don’t forget to mention that this is not a final version of the lens and that everything was shot hadheld at 1/60 sec and wide-open at f0.95, so that’s why it’s kinda blurry and not exactly in focus. I don’t want people to think that the lens is a piece of garbage :)
There is no info yet about the possible lens pricing and sales start. Click on the images below to see some image samples shot on the pre production lens:
All images are credited to Gleb Sukovatykh (instagram or YT channel). Please do not re use without permission!
Let’s forget all the tech magic of the Sony A9. Because the camera also brought on one very “cognitive” revolution. David Barnett is a Professional Photographer for over 50 years and he says on the video above (minute 30):
“It’s been 60 years since we had Single Lens Reflex Cameras. The decisive moment on a SLR was the moment you never saw. You never really knew if you had it. And the fact that this viewfinder (EVF of the A9) doesn’t go dark I think it’s fantastic”
So after more than 50 years he can finally…SEE! :)
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Win an AMEX card ($4,500) at BHphoto: US readers preordering the A9 at BHphoto using our links (and our affiliated links only!) have a chance to win an AMEX card mathching the value of the Sony A9 ($4,500). The winner will be randomly selected by BHphoto by end of June after the preorders shipped out!
The conditions and legal notes of the sweepstake can be read here: sonyalpharumors.com/official-bh-sonyalpharumors-a9-launch-sweepstakes-rules/
Win an A9 at Adorama: If you preoder the Sony A9 at Adorama through our affiliated links only (it doesn’t work on links of other sites!) they will refund one lucky customer their $4,498 price on the A9! This will be for pre-orders. Once the orders start shipping (some time the end of May) Adorama will filter all the orders that came from SAR, and randomly select one A9 order and refund the customer their money. This is for the camera only and not the new 100-400mm lens or accessories.
The conditions and legal notes of the sweepstake can be read here: sonyalpharumors.com/official-adorama-sonyalpharumors-a9-launch-sweepstakes-rules/
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At the NAB show Sony announced the new version of the E-mount UMC-S3CA with Genlock support:
UMC-S3CA – This new model is an Ultra high sensitivity 4K interchangeable lens video camera with a full frame sensor. Its Genlock support enables users to operate multiple cameras in synchronization and widens the camera’s range of applications, such as shooting from multiple points or Virtual Reality use. Its small and light weight size make the camera easy to install on cranes and sliders ideal for crash cam use and to capture exciting images from different angles and height.
Please support SAR:
You know me, I work my ass off to get the best news and rumors on SAR :) And this is the right time to reward me by using these affiliated links for your purchase! I will get a small commission and you don’t have to pay a cent more for that. Thanks!
Win an AMEX card ($4,500) at BHphoto: US readers preordering the A9 at BHphoto using our links (and our affiliated links only!) have a chance to win an AMEX card mathching the value of the Sony A9 ($4,500). The winner will be randomly selected by BHphoto by end of June after the preorders shipped out!
The conditions and legal notes of the sweepstake can be read here: sonyalpharumors.com/official-bh-sonyalpharumors-a9-launch-sweepstakes-rules/
Win an A9 at Adorama: If you preoder the Sony A9 at Adorama through our affiliated links only (it doesn’t work on links of other sites!) they will refund one lucky customer their $4,498 price on the A9! This will be for pre-orders. Once the orders start shipping (some time the end of May) Adorama will filter all the orders that came from SAR, and randomly select one A9 order and refund the customer their money. This is for the camera only and not the new 100-400mm lens or accessories.
The conditions and legal notes of the sweepstake can be read here: sonyalpharumors.com/official-adorama-sonyalpharumors-a9-launch-sweepstakes-rules/
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Sigma announed two new 135mm and 14mm Cine E-mount lenses.
Sony announced the World Photography Award winners (More info at BBC).
I got this update about the Stolen Sony Truck story. A source told me that inside the stolen truck there “was nothing major and the show will go off without a hitch. “
A good “financial” news from the forecast report (PDF here): “The forecast for consolidated operating income has been revised upward“
