Sony Japan announced that it will add Animal Eye-AF on the Sony RX10 IV via a new firmware update that will be released within 2019. Translated press text:
Software update contents:
1. Real-time pupil AF support for animals (still images only)
2. Real-time pupil AF operability improvement Support for half-pressing the shutter button
3. Improved operational stabilityScheduled release date for software updates:
Scheduled for 2019
You save 250 Euro on the new Sony 200-600mm FE lens sold directly by Amazon UK (Click here). Note: 1458 pounds is 1688 Euro and the best price I found in Germany is 1948 Euro!
And you also save 140 Euro on the new 16-55mm f/2.8 E lens sold by Amazon Spain (Click here).
Jerry AmEnde
Red Fox and his Vole. Sony A9 / 200-600mm F/6.3
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Peter McKinnon X NOMATIC camera bag is selling incredibly well on Kickstarter (Check out what it can do here). It’s the third time in a couple of months I see camera bags raising a ton of money. I am surprised to see that!
Shawn C. Steiner shared his thoughts on the new Sony A7rIV:
I’m most definitely upgrading my a7R III to the new a7R IV—the extra resolution and modified body are enough to convince me. What about you? Are you going to upgrade your camera system or are you thinking about your first mirrorless? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the Comments, below, and tell us if you want to see a longer review, which would include video performance, Pixel Shift, and many of other new features.
ePhotozine published the full A7rIV review:
If you’re looking for a high-resolution full-frame camera, then the Sony Alpha A7R IV gives high resolution 61mp images, with ease, and a high level of success. You don’t need to use a tripod (unless you want to), you don’t need to use a self-timer, or worry about shutter shock, instead you can simply concentrate on your photography, framing, and composition, and shoot away. The camera has a reliable focus system, and gives good JPEG results straight from the camera. If you pair the camera with a high quality zoom lens, or a prime lens, then you can quickly get great results.
Sony A7rIV and new accessories:
Sony A7rIV in USA/CA at BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera, Amazon, Henrys.
Sony A7rIV in EU at Calumet DE, ParkUK, WexUK, Calumet NL.
Sony A7rIV in Asia at Sony Japan. Sony Australia.
Sony VG-C4EM grip in USA at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera, ParkUK, WexUK.
ECM-B1M Digital Audio Shotgun Microphone at BHphoto, Park UK.
XLR-K3M Mic at BHphoto, Park UK.
I got two Capture One PRO news:
First: Until October 31, you get 10% discount on Capture One Pro 12 by using code “OCT-AF-QUW” at checkout (Click here)
Second: If you buy Capture One from now on you will get a free upgrade to Capture One 20 which will be released in November!
Basically you now save 10% on the soon to be announced Capture One 20!!!
Reminder: The AI powered new Luminar 4 (full details here) will be released in November too.
If you think Capture One is difficult to learn to use watch this:
MirrorlessReports spotted the next Sony organic sensor patent. The past years I saw many different variations including this exciting “Foveon” alike organic sensor where Sony wrote:
“the inventor succeeds in improving image quality and reliability by leaps and bounds to a surprising thing, and came to complete this technology.”
My guess is that it will take 4-5 years before we might see this on an Alpha camera…
