The new Pentax K-1 uses the Sony 36MP A7r sensor and has on sensor stabilization just like the new A7II-A7rII-A7sII cameras. But Pentax is using the stabilization system for one more feature not offered by the Sony cameras: Pixel Shift High Resolution shots! See the difference between the “normal” picture (on the left- 100% enlargement) and the “high-resolution” picture (on the right):

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So you think it’s worth to have that feature? If yes Sony should really find a way to add this in current and future cameras!

Source: ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/k-1/ex/

via Petapixel.

This is a world’s first! The video above shows the autofocus performance with the [shoplink 45359 ebay]Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 lens[/shoplink]. How this works is a bit weird: You have to use a combination of two adapters: The “normal” Nikon Ai to Leica M adapter and the new Leica M to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter.

There is also a new introduction video posted by MXcamera:

And here is a speed comparison with the new Fuji X-PRO2

More adapter info at
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Face Registration Features With The Sony a6300

We got two new A6300 test videos made by the Gary Fong and Sony Artisan Jason Lanier. And if you can read Spanish than check out the Quesabesde test too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzj_HGiT8Ew
Sony A6300- FULL HANDS ON REVIEW- Is it worth it over the A6000? ISO, Focus, and more!

Preorders:
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops. Amazon.fr.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.

Dpreview posted their Sigma MC-11 adapter hands-on video:

Sigma is the first brand of DSLR lenses to support Eye AF and Lock-On AF modes on Sony cameras, as well as smooth phase-detection in video. What’s more, they work really well.

Sigma’s new MC-11 adapter cost $249 and will ship in April according to BHphoto (preorder here).

P.S.: New Sigma 30mm E-mount preorder links at BHphoto, Adorama, WexUK,  Amazon.de, Calumet Germany.

The embargo just broke and plenty of reviewers published their Sony A6300 (p)reviews. Note that the A6300 will start to ship in 10 days according to BHphoto, Amazon and Calumetphoto.de.

Cinema5D writes:

For the money this is truly a nice camera to have. I wish the higher frame rate would have been cleaner and audio would be addressed in a more serious matter but I guess there is a limit to what one can ask in this price range. All in all, be it for a family applications or a professional working tool, the Sony a6300 is a very capable tool. Highly recommended!

CameraLabs writes:

“I’m genuinely excited by the new capabilities of the A6300. In my brief time with the camera it felt quicker and more confident at tracking subjects, and I’d be happy to sacrifice 3fps for the new live update in the viewfinder. If it performs as hoped in my tests I’ll definitely be upgrading.”

Engadget writes:

“In my time so far with the A6300, I can already tell you that I’m impressed. The camera’s autofocus system is as fast as advertised, and it works for both stills and videos. Coming from someone who’s used to the higher-end A7R II or A7S II models, the A6300 feels like an upgrade.”

Sony A6300 Low Light Video Test Footage by Dan Watson on Youtube.

Preorders:
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops. Amazon.fr.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.

The massive Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 displayed at the Cp+ show (Source: DC.watch).

Matthew Durr (Click here) posted the most detailed Sony Cp+ booth report I have seen so far. The United States Navy stationed him in Japan so he find some time to visit the CP+ show:

Sony is so confident in these lenses that they had their own live photo studio set up with multiple A7RII’s and 85mm f/1.4 GM’s, complete with two moving models and props galore. The GM lens lineup brings up the problem many mirrorless shooters are seeing with these cameras—as Sony and others release faster and larger lenses to compete with the big and bulky DSLR lenses, they cannot beat the laws of optics that tend to determine a lens’ weight.

I wish nothing but the best for Sony when the lenses get into the hands of reviewers and real-world testers to see what’s marketing fluff, and what is true performance. I’ve got a feeling Sony is doubling-down on these to help secure E-mount’s future in the pro segment, and they really have put their money where their mouth is. Time will tell.

Take time to read his whole article if you want to get a “feel” of what it means to visit the CP+ show!

Preorders:
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops. Amazon.fr.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.