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Sergei Gavrilov‎
Sony A7R2, GM 24-70 2.8 FE
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CamFi 3.0 Adds Wireless Tether Support for Sony Cameras

CamFi announced full Wireless Tether Support for Sony Cameras. Their products are available at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.

CamFi 3.0 Adds Wireless Tether Support for Sony Cameras

GUANGDONG, CHINA. – February 23, 2017 – CamFi Limited, maker of wireless controllers for
digital cameras, announced today that the new version of its app, CamFi 3.0, adds wireless tether support
for Sony cameras. This feature allows the photographer to transmit photos from a Sony camera to a laptop
or tablet via Wi-Fi automatically during a photo shoot.

“CamFi is the only wireless camera controller which can support Canon, Nikon and Sony currently. The
support for other camera brands will be added in the future,” Said Mark Ma, CEO of CamFi, “We hope
we can bring something new for the photography industry.”

CamFi 3.0 supports both raw and jpeg image file formats. It also supports live view for Sony cameras.
That way, a photographer can see the live view of the camera, change the ISO, shutter speed and aperture
and shoot remotely. Furthermore, the new version added support for the newest DNP wireless printer
server. This allows the user to print the photo via Wi-Fi immediately after shooting. SAR CamFi supports
multiple camera control, which can be used to create a bullet time effect.

There are many advantages to using wireless remote capture. For one thing, the technology enables the
photographer to see the preview image on a large screen, such as that of a tablet, versus the small
viewfinder of the camera. The tether also makes it possible for the camera to be in a position that gets the
right shot, but which is not necessary comfortable or safe for the photographer. For instance, the camera
can be mounted on a high railing while the photographer can see the preview while standing on the floor
below. Wireless tethers are helpful for time-lapse photography and self-portraits as well.

For more information and the full list of product specifications, please visit http://cam-fi.com.

Press text: Nissin is developing next-generation ultra-high heat resistance strobe

Press text:

Nissin is developing next-generation ultra-high heat resistance strobe with specially designed quartz tube to mark the new industry standard.

Nissin Japan Limited (Chairman Mr. Goto Chikara) proudly announces the development of next-generation ultra-high heat resistance and durable strobe, equipped with specially designed quartz tube. This new strobe is a successor of the high heat resistance “”Nissin MG8000 Extreme flash” that discontinued in 2015. The next-generation strobe is expected to feature with high guide number, and equip with the Wireless 2.4Ghz Nissin Air System. Also it will be compatible with Fujifilm, Sony, Micro Four Thirds, Canon, and Nikon cameras. The new strobe information including product specification, availability and pricing are expected to release in Jun 2017

 

English specs of the three new Voigtlander Full Frame E-mount lenses!

This is the english presentation text of the three new Voigtlander E-mount Full Frame lenses. There is still no info about the price and the shipment date:

The Voigtländer MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm F2 Aspherical was announced at Photokina 2016 in Cologne, Germany, as a reference exhibit. Since then specifications and appearance have been improved.
The Red, Green, and Blue lines on the lens barrel proudly indicate its heritage from vintage APO-LANTHAR lens designs – High Performance.
At F2, this lens is one of the fastest macro lenses available for full frame format. SAR
Macro Ratio is 1:2. Minimum Object Distance is 31cm.

NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical is the fastest 40mm lens ever made for the Full Frame format sensor. This lens is compact enough but also can produce high resolution picture due to the lens construction design optimized for Full Frame E-mount sensor.
Minimum Object Distance is 40cm. Selective Aperture Control System is available.

We re-design the lens construction of M-mount version, which is now optimized for Full Frame E-mount sensor. As NOKTON Classic 35mm F1.4 has the “Classic” in its name, this lens produce beautiful Bokeh at wide open, and sharp image at stop down.

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My vote: I do own the current [shoplink 45496 ebay]M-mount Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens[/shoplink] and I am in love with it. I am definitely going to buy the new E-mount version!

 

 

Cosina-Voigtlander announces three new E-mount lenses!

Cosina Japan announced three new E-mount lenses! This is the google translated text:
CP + 2017 Reference Exhibit Product Information
In Koshina, exchange lens for Sony E mount camera below is exhibited as reference exhibition during CP + 2017 holding.
Products listed as demonstratable below can be taken at hand at the counter mounted on the actual machine
Is possible. Please visit Koshinaboo (G – 12) by all means.
Features of the Voigtländer Sony E Mount series
■ Full size Sony E mount with electronic contact
■ Built-in distance encoder, 5-axis hand vibration compensation is possible * 1
Optical design optimized for E mount sensor
■ High rigidity and durability, metal lens barrel
■ Manual Focus that Can Focus Accurately
■ 10 tips featuring accurate 1/3 step iris diaphragm
* 1 Only for 5-axis camera shake correction compatible models
MACRO APO – LANTHAR 65mm F2 Aspherical has the best performance of the Factorender brand
As a product bearing the name of APO-LANTHAR inscription, in Photokina 2016 which took place in Germany in 2016
Reference exhibited.
This time, the CP + 2017 reference exhibition model is for the product released at Photokina, the specification · exterior design
We are making changes.
As a macro lens, F 2’s large aperture is now available in the full size format interchangeable lens
It is the brightest lens and it is possible to take macro shots taking advantage of blurred taste.
Maximum shooting magnification is 1: 2 (minimum shooting distance 31 cm) Focal length 65 mm can also take standard lens like shooting
There is an advantage that working distance can be secured compared with 50 mm standard macro lens.
Also, taking advantage of the brightness of F2, it is also suitable for portrait, can be used in various genres
It is a high performance lens.
Release timing · price: to be determined
NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount is a standard size covering full size sensor
It is a caliber lens. Optical design optimized for E-mount imaging device is adopted, stable from center to periphery
We will provide image quality. The shortest shooting distance is 40 cm. Compact and portable high standard large size
You can use it as a. Also, it is possible to suppress smooth aperture operation and click sound generation in moving images
The iris click switching mechanism which can be controlled is carried.
Release timing · price: to be determined
NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 E-mount is a quasi-wide angle large mouth covering full size sensor
It is a diameter lens. VM mount NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4
, We designed the optical design optimized for the E – mount digital imaging device. NOKTON
Suitable for the name of classic, by intentionally letting the aberration remain moderately, in open, gentle
It produces a beautiful blur taste, and when narrowing down, it shows sharp depiction power. Compact product and high portability
It is possible to take advantage of the individuality of the lens.
Release timing · price: to be determined

Sony announces the new worlds fastest SD card series!

Sony Japan announced their new SF-G SD card series.  The SDHC UHS-II cards has a reading speed of 300 MB/s and a writing speed of 299 MB/s. It will start shipping out on April 24. The 128GB will cost 49,000 YEN  (around $400), the 64GB card 25,000 YEN ($220) and the 32GB card 15,000 YEN ($130). The price includes the Data recovery software “Memory Card File Rescue”.

Sony also released a new SD card reader “USB W – S1” compatible with USB 3.1 and read speed of 300MB/s.