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“

Redrock has announced a new retroFlex-S rig for Sony Alpha A7 II series cameras available now for preorder at Adorama (Click here).

RetroFlex is a unique rig that combines vintage handheld appeal with digital filmmaking. The big optical loupe is magnetically attached, and the handgrip has a built-in run-stop button for video. The bottom of the cage is an arca-swiss compatible plate so hybrid shooters can drop it right into their Really Right Stuff or similar tripod.  Compatible with A7 II, A7S II and A7R II. More product info at Redrockmicro.com and preorder at Adorama.

You can see a short review from Sony Artisan Michael Britt here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5KmXxmMY_8

Thanks Brian!

Ptortora on SonyAlphaForum
Olga In Colored Wigs: 85mm 1.4 Test

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Sony revised the forecast for 2016 in their latest financial report (download the PDF file here). There is a small good news in the Imaging Product segment:

Sales are expected to be higher than the May forecast due to a shorter-than-expected delay in the supply of components used for Still and Video Cameras resulting from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes, partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange rates. Operating income is expected to be higher than the May forecast mainly due to the above-mentioned increase in sales and an expected improvement in product mix resulting from a shift to high value-added models in Still and Video Cameras, partially offset by the negative impact of foreign exchange rates.

Still for 2016 Sony expoects a 22,5% sales decrease mainly caused by the Kumamoto production stop. It’s yet unclear what effects this will have on the rumored Sony A9, A99I camera launch…