RonMartBlog did select the A7rIII as camera of the year:

I wish you’d buy my Canon gear so I could buy this camera – it really is that good. This is why I’m proud to give the Sony a7R III my highest recommendation by naming it my 2017 Camera of the Year!

Also Jim Kasson prefers it over the Nikon D850:

The D850 can do most of what the D5 can, and some stuff the D5 never thought about doing. But for available-light, no-modifier event shooting, I think there’s a new sheriff in town: the a7RIII with an a9 backup.

Cinema5D did shoot a mini documentary with the A7rIII:

So, if this camera is so nice to work with, is there any obstacle in getting it? Well, the answer might be its’ biggest “enemy”, Sony’s own non (yet) existing camera, namely, the a7S III.

New video test by Lok:

Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Photo Porst Neuwied. Sony Netherland. Sony Australia. Sony Japan.

Join the A7rIII facebook group to discuss the camera features and tests.

Imaging Resource tested the weather sealing of multiple cameras including the new Sony A7rIII:

Given that the A7R III has a significant number of environmental seals (see the screen capture to the right, taken from the Sony website), we were surprised that it had as hard a time with our test as it did – particularly given that all of the other cameras passed it easily.

While the A7rIII sealing seems to be improved over the predecessor it’s disappointing to see water going inside the battery compartment. This is really something that should disqualify the camera as “weather sealed”.

I would say the A7rIII is sealed if you keep it for a short time under light rain. I would not risk to keep the camera in much harsher conditions for a long time.

ePhotozine tested the Laowa 15mm FE lens:

A solid manual focus lens, perhaps without the refinement in operation of the top marques, the Laowa 15mm f/2 brings to the table close focusing, quality of results and a unique f/2 aperture. There is huge potential in all of that, plus a price tag that, whilst not insubstantial, bears up well when compared to other available lenses. And that sharpness is exceptional, so Highly Recommended.

And over at Phillip Reeve you can read the interview with the Lens designer. It’s always nice to hear the voice of the man behind the lens.

In the meantime I am trying to use my new Laowa 15mm FE as much as I can. I like the have zero distortion feature because it allows me to frame the image perfectly and to see the results straight in camera without having to correct distortion on my laptop. This is one of my latest shots:

They told me this tunnel should have an end on the other side :) St. Anna’s Tunnel in Antwerpen shot with the Sony A7rIII and Laowa 15mm FE – #jj_architecture #icu_architecture #arkiromantix #creative_architecture #archimasters #tv_architectural #lookingup_architecture #unlimitedcities #arquitecturamx #excellent_structure #sky_high_architecture #architecture_greatshots #minimal_lookup #diagonal_symmetry #art_chitecture_ #tv_leadinglines #rustlord_archdesign #sonyimages #sonyalpha #sonyalphasclub #sonyphotogallery #antwerp #antwerpen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Andrea Photographer-Explorer (@andrea_pizzini_photographer) am Jan 3, 2018 um 10:26 PST

This is a nice story told by Evan. It has a sad end (as he didn’t get published) but there is a lesson in this for all of us. Keep up doing your great job Evan!

This is a guest post from Per Kylberg

Best tools for the post process of digital photos – an overview
Per Kylberg

Heavily debated and a frustration to many – here is a walk-through of the best alternatives. My background is graphic design, gradually evolving into an IT position afor “virtual systems”. From 1982 I have been evaluting, using, developing systems in theese areas.
The starting point is always the output, end product, usage of result. In my case the ambition is a large, beautiful pring that can hang on the wall for years and still be interesting! Systems should also support a process and/or enable a better process.
Photo creation can be separated into two sub processes: image capture and post processing/digital darkroom. “Capture” will take you through about 60% of the total process. Post processing is 40% of the final result. (In terms of creative effort). My post processing experience stems from 1966 – my first wet darkroom. Digital systems will never be as magicly creative as the darkroom experience, but takes a lot less time to learn and to execute.