Sony Tidbits…


Best Sony Alpha Settings for Action Photography

Photogearnews at Photokina 2016: Talking with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki About New Lenses (Youtube).
Samyang 35 mm f/1,2 y T/1,3 – Prueba de campo (DSLRmagazine).
Sony | “Otsuchi Future Memories” | Alejandro Chaskielberg (Youtube).
Field Report of the Sony RX100 IV
Final Cut Pro X Update – 10.3 First Hands-On Review (Cinema5D).
Sony a6000 Virtual Camera by Gary Fong (iTunes).
10mm Voigtlander review by Mirrorlessons.

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Jonatan: “I want to share with you a video from my trip to Iceland, is a short part of the travel and I currently working in the rest of the footage, the video was filmed with the Sony A7s and the 16-35mm F4 Carl Zeiss, will be awesome if you can feature the video in your blog!
https://vimeo.com/180039718”

Pol: “I just upload a unboxing and review video of the new Sony Rx100 V. It is in Spanish but is well understood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw4QOJB0P1A”

 

CMOSIS announces new 48MP sensor with 4K and Global Shutter

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Cmosis just announced an impressive new 48 Megapixel sensor (tiny bit larger than FF)  with 4K video and Global Shutter. I would be happy to know the next A7rIII or A9 would have Global Shutter too. And there is one more cool thing: CMOSIS will also offer a Black and White sensor version. Now that I think about it I wonder if a Sony A7 camera with B&W sensor would be appealing for some of our readers…

This is the official CMOSIS press text:

2016/11/07

Industry’s first global shutter 48Mpixel CMOS image sensor from CMOSIS supports 8k image resolution at 30 frames/s

CMV50000 features low noise, high frame rate, and high dynamic range; easy-to-design-with sensor excels in automated optical inspection systems, machine vision uses and prosumer video applications

Premstaetten, Austria (7 November, 2016) — CMOSIS a member of the ams AG (SIX: AMS) group, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, today launched the CMV50000, an industry first global shutter CMOS image sensor offering high resolution of 48Mpixels, more than twice the resolution of its previous generation CMOSIS global shutter CMOS image sensors.

The CMV50000 is a medium format 48Mpixels sensor with 7920 x 6002 4.6-µm sized pixels using the patented 8-transistor pixel architecture to offer low noise and excellent electronic shutter efficiency. Global shutter operation means, that images of fast-moving objects can be captured without distortion.

Its pixel offers 64dB optical dynamic range at full resolution and up to 68dB in subsampled 4k mode, and the imagers benefits from the implementation of sophisticated new, on-chip noise-reduction circuitry such as black level clamping to enable it to capture high quality images under low-light conditions.

Operating at a fast 30 frames/s with 12 bit pixel depth at full resolution or a binned 4k mode, and at up to 60 frames/s with pixel subsampling to 4k resolution, the sensor is suitable for use in high-speed machine-vision systems, as well as in TV broadcasting and video cameras.

The CMV50000 provides detailed views of a large surface area required in factory automation applications such as automated optical inspection (AOI) systems and systems for the inspection of displays of mobile phones, tablets, laptops and TVs. The combination of high frame rate and high re-solution allows further increase of the already high throughput rates at consumer product assembly plants.

A High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode is supported by an odd/even row dual-exposure operation.

The CMV50000 is expected to replace high pixel-count charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors used in machine-vision cameras and high-end security cameras. Compared to the older CCD sensor technology, CMOS image sensors are easier to integrate in camera designs, use less power, and can operate at much higher frame rates.

“The introduction of the 48Mpixel CMV50000 gives camera manufacturers the opportunity to enjoy the design and operating advantages of a CMOS image sensor while gaining the ultra-high resolution, which has previously only been available through the use of CCD sensors”, said Wim Wuyts, Marketing Manager for image sensors at ams.

“The CMV50000’s advanced noise-reduction features such as black level clamping combined with  its high optical dynamic range, results in high picture quality at full operation speed without the need for complex analog output matching required for multi-tap CCD image sensors and therefore also decreases the camera development time significantly.”

The monochrome version of the CMV50000 is sampling now. The color version will be available for sampling by the end of 2016. Unit pricing is €3,450.

For sample requests or more technical information, go to http://www.cmosis.com/products/product_detail/cmv50000.

The CMV50000 is on display at the CMOSIS stand, Hall 1.H46, at the Vision exhibition (Stuttgart, 8-10 November)

Sigma’s new 18-35mm and 50-100mm T/2.0 E-mount lens will start shipping on December 14

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Back in September Sigma announce eight spectacular E-mount Cine lenses. Sigma Japan now confirmed the first two lenses will start shipping on December 14:
The 18-35mm T2.0 (Super 35) and the Sigma 50-100mm T2.0 (Super 35).
The other six Cine lenses are expected to ship in 2017.

These are all eight E-mount Cine lenses:

  • Sigma 18-35mm T2.0 (Super 35)
  • Sigma 50-100mm T2.0 (Super 35)
  • Sigma 24-35mm T2.2 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 20mm T1.5 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 24mm T1.5 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 35mm T1.5 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 50mm T1.5 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 85mm T1.5 (Full Frame)

Full info at Sigmaphoto.com/cinema-lenses.

Sony Tidbits…


Tutorial: Day to Night Time Lapse With Sony a7sii + Zeiss Batis 18 2.8 Using Sony Time-Lapse App

What’s In My Bag: Marc Weisberg’s Kit For High-End Real Estate (Alphauniverse).
Why a Sony Mirrorless user needs to know about ‘Setting Effect’ (Marc Galer).
Shoot from the Rooftop of Sony Square in New York City at the Sony VIP Event (Jason Lanier).
Sony FE Lenses (x5) AF-C Comparison on A7Sii by Adam Troup.
Mic Wind Comparison – A7Sii Internal vs Rode VMP vs MKE 600 (SonyAlphaForum).
Unveiled: Drobo 5C Storage Bay USB 3.0 (Explora).
PhotoPlus 2016 Show Report (Echenique).

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Donald: “Just wanted to share with you the latest timelapse I made with the still powerful RX100 III, of beautiful Romania. Hope you enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYl8yEsi0_k“

Danny: “New vid with the Sony 1.4x Extender Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TORGJsh6iSk“

Sony Tidbits…


Vista Portugal 4K from Hacky on Vimeo. (Shot on the A6300)

Review of Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 (II) on Youtube.
New review of the Sony HVL-F32M flash on Fiberstrobe.
Develop Film at Home! A Step-by-Step Guide (Explora).
Techart Pro AF adapter x Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 & Mitakon 35mm f/2 (Youtube)
Test – Sony A6500 : prise en main (Focus Numerique).

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Christoph: “Bad news for all those who where hoping to be able to use the on-sensor AF with screw-driven lenses. During a short hands-on with a pre-production model at a shop in Hannover, Germany yesterday, someone tested the Minolta 2,8/200 APO HS G, Minolta 100-300 APO, Sigma 4,5/500 APO lenses and stated that with these lenses he could only use the dedicated PDAF-sensor. Here’s the link to the topic (it’s in german, sorry!): http://www.sonyuserforum.de/forum/showpost.php?p=1858052&postcount=14”

Thiago: “PlayMemories Mobile 5.7.0
– Now iOS 10 is supported.
– Supports the Location information function of the a99 II.“