Sony Tidbits…


One Light Fashion Using Umbrellas: The Breakdown with Miguel Quiles (he uses the 85mm GM).

Need advice on “THE” lens for a new a6300 (SonyAlphaForum).
Tamron SP 85mm 90mm Hands-On Preview (ePhotozine).
The Sony A7r II – I Own It, I Use It. Nobody Said I Have To Like It! (Soundimagesplus).
Laowa STF 105mm f/2 (T3.2) Lens Hands-On Preview (ePhotozine).
Sony RX10 Review – Youtube (SonyAlphaLab).
Sony a6000 and Commlite test by Eric Barger.
Sony Mirrorless Beats The DSLR In India (Alphauniverse).
A6300 test at Focus Numerique.
Just thinking about durability of newer alpha camera’s (SonyAlphaForum).

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Silhouette. Hello from Russia! Sony A7R + FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS. 72mm / ƒ/5,6 / 1/250s / ISO 400
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Sony Tidbits…


One Night. One Hundred Cars. One Message. For 100 Years BMW. Filmed with Sony A7s, except DJI Inspire 1 drone shots.

What lens would you like Sony to make next? (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony A7II and Metabones IV Lab Testing w/ Canon L Lenses (SonyAlphaLab).
Sony Camera and Lens In Use: Part One, Part Two, Part Three.
The a7RII, Tyler’s new big little camera (Stalman).
Curved Sensor Advantages (Image Sensor World).
Canon 70-200 F4 L + Sony A7II REVIEW (SonyAlphaForum).

Phil:Just some advice about battery problems. I shoot weddings and recently bought an RX10 II for it’s 4k video and use as a stills backup camera. But for video the battery life is scary. I was going to build a DIY battery pack solution but just in time ex pro have produced this; Amazon UK. A fantastic solution for many Sony users

Big news: Sony is considering the split-off for the Imaging Business!

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Sony Japan announced that it is considering to split-off the Imaging Business. This is part of their strategy to create a more “flexible company”. Other departments like the TV Business and semiconductor business already got thought the spin-off procedure.

Sony Corporation as a headquarter will focus on those functions (google translated text from japanese):

  1. Headquarters: Responsibility for the Sony Group’s overall strategy and governance, and oversight of their execution
  2. R&D: Leadership of Sony’s differentiation and creativity through technological innovation
  3. New Business: Incubation of new businesses in areas beyond Sony’s current business domains
  4. Brand Design: To enhance Sony’s brand value and implement horizontal Group-wide initiatives
  5. Professional Services: To support the operations of the Sony Group following the completion of the splitting out process

What does this mean for the Imaging Business? Well they will become sort of financially and strategically more independent. This should lead to a faster decision structure. The Imaging Business is already profitable. Unlike the TV Business which went thought a big crisis the Imaging Business doesn’t have to worry to stand on their own feet.

Sigma notifies the new MC-11 adapter will ship worldwide from April 22. And first 30mm lens review.

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Sigma Japan announced that it will start shipping the new MC-11 electronic adapter on April 22. Preorders at BHphoto, Amazon DE and Wex UK.

And there is also a first Sigma 30mm f/1.4 E-mount review via Photographyblog.

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C is tack-sharp in the centre from f/2 onwards, although you need to stop down to f/4 to get acceptable results at the edges of the frame. Disappointingly the lens does suffer from obvious chromatic aberrations when shooting wide-open at f/1.4, along with some vignetting, although stopping down to f/2 almost completely removes the purple and green fringing that is so prevalent at f/1.4.The modest asking price of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C is very reasonable indeed for such a fast, well-built lens. We do have some concerns about the image quality, particularly when shooting at that headline-grabbing f/1.4 maximum aperture, but overall the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C is well worth considering.

30mm f/1.4 preorders at Amazon US, BHphoto, Adorama, WexUKAmazon.de, Calumet Germany.

Sony Tidbits…


Tamron 24-70 2.8 + Sony A7 II REVIEW

Amaozn Germany has the Batis 85mm and Batis 25mm in Stock.
Focus stacking/bracketing: Come on Sony give us a better and free App (SonyAlphaForum)
9 Tips for Selecting a Cinema Lens Package (Explora).
My first days with Batis (Lenspire).
Sony A7r II – How-To Customize Buttons – back Focus, Standard center button, and Zoom… (SonyAlphaLab).
Can a Sony A7R II and a Metabones adapter really handle sports shooting? (Imaging Resource).
Sony a6300: Hard Questions (SonyAlphaForum).

Greg:I’ve written my first thoughts and test 4K videos using the sigma 18-35/1.8 art lens which i think will be an epic combination http://thurtlepower.com/dorsetweddingphotographerblog/sony-a6300-first-impressions-thoughts-using-sigma-18-351-8-adapters/