This week SAR readers photos selection.

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Kyle Andrew on SonyAlphaForum
Warehouse Ballerina with Mackenzie
Sony A7R II with the Metabones IV adapter and the Canon 70-200 2.8L IS II

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A7rm2 versus future A7rm3…find the difference :)

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Franke Sanders (SonyAlphaForum) shared one single proposal for the new A7rm3. You may have found it by now on the picture above?
Here is what he writes:

From my point of view it would be helpful to have a joystick button at the place where now the AF/MF button is. For me this would be the right place where my thumb sits. I could use it to move the autofocus point, scrolling through pictures,….What do you think?

 

New Bandpro Cine lenses can be adpated to Sony E-mount.

We got three new Cine lenses from Band Pro. Those are PL mount lenses that can be adapted to fit on Sony E-mount cameras. Here is the full press text:

B/E President, Klaus Eckerl and Band Pro President & CEO, Amnon Band unveiled a new line of professional APO Macro FF lenses at Band Pro’s One World Open House event on December 10th, 2015.
The new macro lenses were designed to address the industry-wide movement toward larger format sensors (including RED Weapon 6K and 8K, Sony A7, and ARRI ALEXA 65 cameras). These larger sensors deliver a convincing film-look and interesting bokeh due to their very shallow depth of field, and require lenses that can cover their larger camera sensor sizes.
The new APO Macro FF lens family consists of 3 focal lengths: 100mm, 150mm, and 180mm. The lenses feature full frame (24mm x 36mm) coverage, 1:1 magnification, consistent T-stop T2.9, as well as robust and durable cine mechanics. Based in Germany, IB/E is a globally respected optics manufacturer known for cutting edge expanders, adapters, and lenses, including the new Arri 65 lenses.
APO Macro FF lenses will be available Summer 2016.
Amnon noted at the event: “Today’s announcement is a continuation of what Band Pro has always done. From the early days of Zeiss DigiPrimes, to our involvement with the Leica Summilux-C project, to the new IB/E Macro FF lenses, Band Pro has always lead the way for embracing new technologies.”

To preorder the new APO Macro FF lens set, or for more information, please contact Band Pro at 1-888-BAND-PRO or by emailing sales@bandpro.com .

via MirrorlessRumors and Dicahub .

Sony Tidbits…(Big Sony deals in Australia)


A Wedding Cinematographer’s Review of the Sony A7S II
from Matt @ WhoIsMatt.com on Vimeo.

Remote app “PlayMemories Mobile” got updated at Google Play.
First Look: Sony a68 Enthusiast ILC With Advanced AF (Adorama Blog).
Have A7R2 – want a reserve camera, which should I pick? (SonyAlphaForum).
SPeedmaster 50mm lens gets a new hood (DC.watch).

Big Australia deals:
Sony cameras and lenses are 10% off till midnight 30/12/2015 AEST at CameraPro (Click here).
It’s the last chance to have dual offer.
Because customer who participate this promotion is also eligible for “Summer of Sony” promotion which is going to end on 3/1/2016
that can have bonus up to $600 Visa gift card when customer purchase eligible cameras and lenses
Please see below link as well.
http://www.camerapro.com.au/summer-with-sony.html
In addition, there are also 15% on 6 selected accessories  brands
Including Sandisk memory card, Hoya  Filter, Lee Filter, B+W Filter, F-stop bag and ONA bag
Please see below link
http://www.camerapro.com.au/accessories-sale.html

Sony Tidbits…


The Science of Camera Sensors

Today Gold Box deal on the Sony A99 at Amazon Germany.
Will the new fast F2.8 FE mount Zooms be smaller/lighter than the “old” Alpha mount equivalents? (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony RX10 II review (CameraLabs).
Sony Alpha A3500 Hands-On Preview (ePhotozine).
Miller & Schneider announce A-Cup eyecup for Sony mirrorless cameras (Newsshooter).
Sony Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 review by SonyAlphaLab.
Sony A7 + LA-EA4 + Soligor AF Macro 100/3.5 (SonyAlphaForum).
A7sII test by Optyczne.
Bokeh with SEL55210 (SonyAlphaForum)
8 Mistakes I Have Made In Photography and How You Can Avoid Them (Explora).

Sony Tidbits…(FS5 firmware update)


Sony PXW-FS7 4K XDCAM Super35 Camcorder & 28 to 135mm Lens: Hands-On Review

Sigma 24mm f1.4 Art review (CameraLabs).
The Best Sony a7S II Cage / a7R II Cage – 8 Cages Reviewed (Cinema5d).
Diving deep: Jason Wingrove explores the PXW-FS5 (Sony UK).
Sony A7RII goes Canon (Joerghaag.com).
Merry Christmas II you: RX1R II sample gallery updated (Dpreview).
Camera of the Year, Best Low Light Camera: Sony A7S II (Imaging Resource).
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 – first independent tests (Phillipreeve).
RX1rII really right stuff plate.
Sony’s Christmas surprise – FS5 firmware version 1.1 available for download (Newshhooter)