Sony CES conference live stream on January 8 at 5pm PT

Sony will live stream the CES conference on January 8 at 5pm PT. In recent years Sony has used CES to focus on its audio and office lines. Last time Sony did unveil a new camera at CES was in 2014 (Sony A5000). I don’t expect them to announce the A7III or A7sIII on that day. But still, I will embed the live stream here on SAR and let’s see if they might surprise us.

An anonymous source said this:

Sony will be hosting a press conference at CES, 8th of January. An importer source has informed the store I work at that we should “make room” for a couple of new products. One of them is most likely the Panasonic GH5s, but they spoke in the plural, which would hint that Sony has something coming, too. We’re guessing it’s related to the a7 series, because of the recent price drops.

I doubt there will be some E-mount stuff. there might be some actions cameras tough?

And this is just a dream for now: A67000 with 30mm f/1.2 APS-C GM lens:

For 2018 I wish Sony to give me that A6700 with 30mm f/1.2 GM lens :) #sony #sonyalpha

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Rumored Sony roadmap recap: A7III, A7sIII and lenses (135mm, 20mm and 200-600mm FE)

Before we move on tonew 2018 rumors let’s recap what we have so far. This recap is based on sources who were right in the past, some new sources and stripped off the info from sources who were wrong in 2017:

Sony cameras:

1) Sony A7sIII: 95% chance it’s shipping in Q2 2018 (between April and June).
Shoul dbe announced at or before the NAB show and have 4k60fps and A9 autofocus system.

2) Sony A7III: 80% chance it’s shipping within first half 2018.
This mini brother of the Sony A9 is going to ship in early 2018. Exact announcement date is still unconfirmed. Hopefully February-March at or around CP+. The camera is rumored to have a new updated 24MP sensor, 6fps, joystick, touchscreen, 4K 30fps and same or similar A9 autofocus system.

3) Sony A77III (A-mount): 50% chance this is coming in early 2018
This could be the next A-mount camera. Still not info about the possible release. Spec wise we expect this to have the same A77m2 AF-phase detection module combined with a new Hybrid-AF (on sensor AF of the A6500). It uses the 24MP A6500 sensor and has 4K recording.

Still no info about the new RX or A6xxx cameras. Now let’s move on to lenses:

E-mount lenses:

First a non-rumor: The Sony 400mm FE will ship in September 2018 (see BHphoto)

1) Sony 135mm FE: 70% chance to get this within 2018. Probably f/1.8 aperture.

2) Sony 20mm f/2.8 FE: 50% chance to get this within 2018

3) Sony 200-600mm lens: 50% chance to get this within 2018.

4) Zeiss Batis and Loxia:
I have no specs yet about the upcoming lenses but there might be two lenses in 2018.

5) Sigma 35mm f/1.4 FE other FE lenses:
Announcement likely in February 2018 for the 35mm f/1.4 FE. More lenses should be released after that within 2018.

6) Voigtlander FE:
The 35mm f/1.4 lens will come in ealry 2018 (a fact and not a rumor). After that we might get a new 125mm f/2.0 macro FE lens.

7) Tokina FE:
They plan to release a new Super Wide and a fast wide FE autofocus lens in 2018. A Standard zoom is expected to be released in late 2018 or early 2019.

8) Samyang FE:
135mm FE will be announced and maybe a new zoom FE lens too.

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(SR3) Voigtlander working on a new 125mm f/2 Macro 1:1 FE lens?

65mm FE Lens

Back in February Voigtlander announced the develeopments of three new FE lenses: The 65mm macro (in Stock now at [shopcountry 62380]), the 40mm f/1.4 (in Stock now at [shopcountry 65034]) and the soon the be launched 35mm f/1.4.

And now a source spilled out the beans about what we can expect next:

Voigtlander are working on a 125mm f/2 Macro 1:1 lens as their 65mm has sold really well apparently.

I do hope this rumour turns out to be true. I really like that focal length and aperture. If it’s as good as the 65mm macro I will buy it.

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Photons to Photos measurement: Sony A7rIII Pixel Shift gives over one stop dynamic range increase!

Photons to Photos posted their Pixel Shift Dynamic Range test results: You gain over 1 stop of Dynamic Range when shooting in Pixel Shift! This is a big difference and I recommend all A7rIII shooters to take Pixel Shift mode when shooting landscape or still life.

Oh, and please check out Colby Browns article “32 Tips & Tricks for Getting the Most Out Of Your Sony a7R III“. Useful if you want to know how to setup your A7rIII!

Preorders:
Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Photo Porst Neuwied. Sony Netherland. Sony Australia. Sony Japan.
Sony 24-105mm at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Amazon DE, Calumet DE, Wex UK.

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