WILD RUMOR: Is Zeiss going to launch a sort of “Otus” line for mirrorless?

Share

From reliable sources we know that Zeiss wants to further focus on the Full Frame mirrorelss system. I got no reliable details to share yet. All we heard from a new source is that Zeiss is considering to launch a sort of high quality Otus series for mirrorless cameras.

Sources are welcome to confirm this info by dropping a message using our contact form or sonyalpharumors@gmail.com mail.

Share

Sony releases the new Sony A9II firmware update 2.0

Share

You can now download the new firmware update at Sony’s website.

Benefits and Improvements from the latest update

  • Adds the Hi Frequency flicker function, which allows you to reduce the impact of flickering of artificial light sources (e.g. digital signage, electronic signboards, LED lights, etc.), by more finely adjusting the shutter speed
    NOTE: The Imaging Edge Remote, Imaging Edge Mobile, and Remote Camera Tool software will not be supported after April 9th, 2020
  • Improves the Face/Eye Priority in the AF function:
    • When set to a custom key, the Face/Eye Priority in the AF function can be activated or deactivated each time the custom key is pressed
    • If Face/Eye Priority is already set to custom key, this improvement will be available after the camera is updated
  • Improves the Remote Camera Tool function by adding support for displaying Focus Frame for almost all scenes
    NOTE: Version 2.00 (or later) of the Remote Camera Tool is required. Please update to the latest version.
  • Improves the FTP transfer function
  • Allows the camera’s MAC address to be displayed as a QR code
  • Adds a function to close the shutter when you turn off the camera to prevent dust or debris from adhering to the image sensor when you change lenses
  • Allows you to save or load the customized camera settings to My MENU
  • Improves the overall stability of the camera
Share

All Peak DesignTripod sales profits will be donated for the Covid-19 fight

Share

The new Peak Design Tripod is now in Stock (worldwide shipment). The very good news is that all profits will be donated for the Covid-19 fight!

Reminder:

You can now use our checkout code “RUMOR” to get an additional 15% discount on all TOPAZ products (Click here). This is what you save on the single products:

Share

David Oastler posts the full Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 review: “autofocus is outstanding”

Share

You can preorder it now at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and FocusCamera. In Eu at FotoKoch DE, Calumet DE, WexUK and ParkCameras.

We expected the new Tamron lens to be optically very good performer. But the big question was f the new autofocus system can match the superb performance of the Sony GM zoom. Well it seem it does! Check out the review:

UPDATE: Here is also a new video from Marc Alhadeff:

Share

First Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 FE autofocus test videos

Share

You can preorder it now at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and FocusCamera. In Eu at FotoKoch DE, Calumet DE, WexUK and ParkCameras.

The new 70-180mm FE Tamron lens implements a new generation motor that promises improved AF speed performance over the previous Tamron zooms. Here are a couple of short autofocus tests from Germany and Japan:

(video on top) AF test from minute 6

Looks very good so far!!!

–

You can preorder it now at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and FocusCamera. In Eu at FotoKoch DE, Calumet DE, WexUK and ParkCameras.

Share