Major firmware update on Metabones adapter: A7sII support and faster PDAF on the A7rII.

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Metabones releases a major firmware update for EF-E Smart adapter and for the EF-E Speed Booster. You can download them here:
Windows version
Mac version

  • Benefits and improvements:
    • Faster wake up from sleep after auto power off.
    • A7RII PDAF speed improvement for most lenses.
    • Fixed an intermittent issue with the camera’s MENU exiting on its own when pressed for the first time.
    • Corrected identification of Sigma 35/1.4 and Sigma 30/1.4 when APS-C/Super35 capture is set to “Auto”.
    • Fixed an iris issue with Tamron 70-200/2.8 VC A009 after a power off/on cycle.
    • Decreased IS motor noise when the camera is turned off.
    • Autofocus support for ILCE-7SM2 (A7sII).
    • Fixed iris operation of Tamron 28-300VC(A20) in Advanced Mode.

Cool new RX100m3/m4 Dignis metal case with triple Leather Skin Set!

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Note: The product works both on the RX100m3 and on the new RX100m4

Sony says they will fix the Sunspot issue on the A7sII. And new review by Kai.

Good news for A7sII owners! Sony just released an official statement about the Sunspot issue (Source: EosHD):

“We have confirmed this phenomenon and are now analyzing it to develop a firmware solution to solve it.”

Let’s hope this wont take long. And on the video above you can also see the latest A7sII review from Kai.

Mat: “Here is a recent video we took on Halloween night with the Sony A7s II. We tested it in all sorts of extreme low-light conditions, even those where the human eye couldn’t see a thing! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND2GbWQs4r8”

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A7sII store list:
In USA at Amazon, BHphoto, FocusCamera, Adorama.
In Europe/Asia at ParkCameras, WexUK, Jessops and Digitalrev.

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Sony Tidbits…


PhotoPlus_2015_Open_A from SonyElectronics on Vimeo.

Why Sony’s Lens Strategy Is Smarter Than People Think (Mike On The Street).
Marcin Lewandowski explores the Sony RX100 MK IV (Adorama).
Low-cost macro for the A7 series (Photoclubalpha).
JCH Show Episode 4: Zeiss Japan Interview (JapanCameraHunter)
JOBO LensTRUE – proportional correction of perspective distortion (Joerghaag).
Zeiss Loxia 50mm review by Phillip Reeve.
Cinema Cameras: What Filmmakers need to Know (Explora).
Multiple Sony Cameras Combine for Supernatural Look on Latest “Paranormal Activity” Release (Sony Blog).
Marcin Lewandowski explores the Sony RX100 MK IV (Adorama Blog).
Bell caves using Rokkinor 8mm Fish Eye (SonyAlphaForum).

Sony Tidbits…


Newsshooter at PPE 2015: Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens from Chuck Fadely on Vimeo.

Lomography LC-A Minitar-1 32mm f/2.8 Art Lens Review (ePhotozine).
I Repeat this Ken Rockwell test!. (are the quality of adapter important)? (SonyAlphaForum).
DEO Saker Falcon Lock ON AF test on Sony a7 II camera (SonyAlphaCameras).
This small camera shoots with 16 different lenses – at the same time! (TheNakedCamera).
The 7KG Bag (Mark Galer)
A short write up on Sony A7II , Nikon D810 and Nikon telephoto lens (Jorge Torralba).
Sony 28mm FE review at Mirrorlessons.
A7II and the LA-EA4 adapter tested at ilovehatephoto.
Canon FL 55/1.2, I really wasnt expecting this (SonyAlphaForum)

This week SAR readers photos selection.


Fabien Corrente‎
Muay-thaï fighters from ‪#‎Aubervilliers‬ in France, shoot I made with my brand new A7rII + Sony SEL 70-200 f4 G at 135 f4 1/250sec. 3200ISO.
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News roundup: Hasselblad -DJI partnerhip. Sony Camera Remote Control released. New L-plate for Metabones adapter. Capture One adds uncompressed file support.

Sony released the new Remote Camera Control Ver.3.6 (Info at Sony UK).

The Drone make DJI just bought a minority stake of Hasselblad (Mirrorlessrumors).

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ReallyRightStuff announced the new Metabones L-Plate adapter for Sony cameras.

The last Capture one update (8.3.4) supports the A7rII uncompressed raw files.