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My Slow Transition from Nikon to Sony (PetaPixel).
Sony Commercializes the Industry’s First*1 ISDB-S3 Compatible Demodulator LSI and Tuner Modules for 4K and 8K Satellite Digital Broadcasts (Sony.net).
Phase One XF 100MP First Shots: Holy moly, you’ve never seen our test images like this before! (Imaging Resource).
Samyang / Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 review (Mirrorlessons).
Color Night Vision with Sony ISX017 (Image Sensor World).
Up now! “5 photography tips for shooting the Milky Way.” (Stan Moniz)
How to Test Your Lens (Explora)

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Paul: “Thought I might share this video I shot entirely on the A7rii and Sigma 20mm f.14 ART lens with metabones adapter. I was always curious how this lens would perform with video on a sony camera and the results were extremely limited. I thought maybe other people might be curious as well. https://vimeo.com/175453005“

You surely know the Speedbooster concept for APS-C cameras. Well now you can have the same on Full Frame Sony E-mount cameras too! Kipon just announced a new focal length reducer adapter that allows you to use [shoplink 50188 ebay]Hasselblad V medium format lenses (here on eBay)[/shoplink] on Sony E-mount cameras. Here is the press text:

Kipon Baveyes introduces a series of three of the world’s first lens adapters that bring the famous medium format Hasselblad V mount optics to Sony A7, Leica SL and Leica M 35mm full frame cameras, virtually eliminating any crop factor image loss and maintaining diagonal angle of view. Your favorite outstanding Carl Zeiss lenses, from wide angle to telephoto, ingeniously compress to a full-frame image, performing just like they were 35mm format full frame optics. The transformation results in a 0.7x factor to the original lens focal length with a gain of one stop in lens speed. Foremost in the advanced adapters, is the custom designed five element multicoated formula by German optics research institution IB/E OPTICS, with the ability to use full frame SLR lenses on crop sensor camera bodies and mirrorless cameras. The Baveyes tele-centric formula is exclusively designed by IB/E Optics in Germany to only the utmost precision and quality. Hasselblad lenses by Carl Zeiss are legendary for contrast, flare resistance, color saturation, bokeh and are in a class of their own compared to even the best 35mm format glass. And the Sony and Leica image sensors, in the heart of their robust camera bodies, give new life to the Hasselblad/Zeiss heritage.

The adapter will be soon available [shoplink 50187 ebay]trough eBay sellers[/shoplink].

Full Frame (Sony A7II) vs Crop Sensor (Sony A6k) Which is better for portraits?

Sony A7S Astrophotography Workflow Recommendations (SonyAlphaForum).
Our Favorite Carry-Everything Bag: Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag 13” (Adorama Learning Center).
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Review (ePhotozine).
Techart pro AF speed test with various lens (Youtube).
TECHART PRO How it works ? (Youtube).

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‎Stephane Pironon‎: “https://vimeo.com/175091914 A7S2 and its amazing performances in video high ISO!”

Christian: “New LUTs released for Sony mirrorless cameras: http://www.leeminglutone.com“

What’s In Our Camera Bags

Sony RX10 III Image Quality Comparison: How does it stack up against large-sensor, long-zoom rivals? (Imaging Resource).
Zeiss Batis 25mm and Sony A7 Test – The best wide-angle lens for outdoor photography? (Hikeventures).
Lens Advice for new user from Canon camp (SonyAlphaForum).
Building the Home Studio Part 04: Essential Studio Tools, Props and Odds & Ends (Adorama Learning Center).
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Armando: “Just a few videos you guys might be interested in sharing?
https://youtu.be/oqtxVSlxM90
https://youtu.be/v7l-57VsRHE”

Amol: “Just wanted to share a product we make, that several Sony camera owners are buying from our website. Since most Sony cameras require charging through a USB cable, had several people buy our Cord Holders, to keep their cord managed/untangled in their camera bag or pant pockets.
A customer suggested I email you guys (and Sony Forums) to let Sony users know about our Cord Holders. Here is the link/video:
http://techleathercraft.com/product/3-pack-leather-cord-holders/
https://youtu.be/PSRPl_yeIzc
If you think they would bring value to your readers, I would appreciate it, if you shared with them.“

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Just released: Saramonic XLR audio adapter kit, solid, great value (Mike Kobal).
Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM vs Primes (Vimeo).
Great A7Rii Portrait Lens: Rokinon 135mm f/2 (SonyAlphaForum).
Voigtländer HELIAR-HYPER WIDE 10mm F5.6 review (Joerg Haag).
Recommended Cameras for Newborn and Baby Photography (Explora).
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Sead: “Hi there, my name is Sead Sasivarevic. I am living in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina and am Sony A7 series user since its introducing. Here is the photo taken with a7rii and amazing 35/1.4 FE lens taken in late June this Year in Mostar. I would be glad if you would select it. I am posting on: https://500px.com/bezdan, IG: bez_dan, FB: bezdan.photography, 1x.com/member/bezdan and my page is: www.bezdanphoto.com”

Edward: “Recently I’ve been testing an IR converted Sony A7 from Kolari Vision that uses a new anti-reflective coating on the internal filter. This improves the hot spot problem in every lens I’ve tested so far and thus could make a big difference to any potential Sony IR photographers. http://infraedd.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/kolaris-answer-to-hot-spot-issue_3.html“

Finally a new fast lens for the APS-C E-mount camera owners! Samyang just announced that new 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS E-mount lens. Samyang writes:

Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a standard angle manual focus lenses for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor size. The flow of light is devised based on the uniqueness of the distance from glass to sensor in mirrorless cameras to create optimal performance.
The bright F1.2 aperture secures a fast shutter speed even under the restricted lighting conditions to offer best quality images. It will brighten up your everyday snapshots. Also it creates an outstanding out-of-focus look by highlighting the main object effectively. The versatility of 35mm angle of view is also a charm. It liberates your daily images including landscapes, streets, portraits and even lunch tables and brings the essence and joy of manual focusing to life.
Based on Samyang Optics’ exceptional optical technology, Ultra Multi Coating and two aspherical lenses have been included among nine glasses in seven groups to minimise aberration and unnecessary light dispersion, delivering high resolution from the centre to the corners of the image. Along with portability of mirrorless lens, the 62mm of wide filter diameter brings the maximum amount of light into the lens to create the best work of light in photography.

Really a cool lens!

via Mirrorlessrumors.

Sony ECM GZ1M Zoom Microphone Review

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D review by Photozone.
Praxis-Check Sony RX10 III: Brennweite lang, alles gut? (Photoscala).
Hasselblad X1D: Very early shooting impressions (Ming Thein).
Review: Is the Sony RX10 III the best 4K superzoom so far? (Newsshooter).
Sony A68 – Prueba de campo (DSLRmagazine).
12 Tips for Choosing Your African Travel Destination (Explora).
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Amri: “I started a free online photography course on our youtube channel https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC5OGp19bI_l1AnEAQ-LGVRQ
The videos were all shot in4k with a sony a7rII, and an Atomos Shogun. There was no postproduction done on the footage. The course is an ongoing project, starting at the basics of photography and going all the way to pro including scientific approaches, tips from our experience as pro photogs, etc. etc..”

NoNe: “Hi. I got Oshiro 2:1 macro lens for Sony A7. Posted first impression review on the Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/review/RNIYK5ATGBNFQ/
Also posted pics to my Flickr album – https://www.flickr.com/photos/webss/albums/72157667861040044
More are coming in daylight.”

Florian: “For the summer I needed a small and light tripod for my mirrorless kit – I took a leap of faith and bought from an unknown manufacturer called “Zomei”. Turns out this tripod is probably the best bang-for-the-buck you can get on a carbon tripod. Wrote a review with plenty of
Pictures here: http://www.flodahm.com/blog/zomei669c“