Sony releases new firmware update 1.1 for the Sony A7rIII (and new Imaging Edge update too)

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Download at Sony Australia, Sony Support.

Benefits and Improvements from the latest update

  • A new Interval option is now selectable for Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: [On: Shooting Interval 0.5sec] option added to the menu
    *When the camera is connected to a PC, please use the latest version (1.2 or later) of the Imaging Edge software.
    *When using an A-mount lens via a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA1/ LA-EA2/ LA-EA3/ LA-EA4), the interval might be slightly longer.
  • Bracketing is now available during Silent Shooting with uncompressed RAW
  • Improves the peaking display level for S-Log shooting
  • Improves the Eye AF, which under a specific set of circumstances, did not work properly
  • Solves an issue where [Viewfinder Brightness] was not being reflected correctly in [Manual] setting
  • Improves the overall stability of the camera
Imaging Edge (Remote/Viewer/Edit) 1.2.00 has been released.

  • Capture interval 0.5 seconds has been added to the Pixel Shift Multi Shooting settings.
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NAB 2018: Edelkrone Innovates with Motion BOX and DollyPLUS (Explora).
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Still hot: Sigma MC-11 adapter for $149 only

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The $100 savings are back on the Sigma MC-11 adapter sold by Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

More deals:

Sony US launched their big rebates you can find listed on those pages at BHphoto, Buydig, Adorama, FocusCamera.

First time rebates:
$300 off on the Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$100 off on the 18-135mm lens at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera and BestBuy.

Lowest price ever:
$300 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

Get a 10% discount on Capture One 11 (Click here) and Capture One 11 for Sony (Click here) by using our coupon code “AMBSAR“.

 

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Sony launches the new SL-E SSD external hard disk compatible with Sony Alpha Tethering

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Press text:

Sony announce new SSD series for fast and compact data storage

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  • Latest External Solid-State Drive can be used with a variety of Android devices as it is USB Type-C compatible
  • Back up photos quickly and easily with new tethering function to Sony α cameras
  • Very high data transfer speed, in a durable compact form

Sony is expanding its External Solid-State Drive (SSD) range with a brand new top of the range SL-E series. This new model is a stylish, high-capacity external SSD that is small enough to put in your pocket but powerful enough for high-speed and safe data transfer.

Designed with the needs of professionals such as architects, engineers and researchers in mind, the handy external solid-state drive is smaller than a credit card, so you can take it anywhere and with up to 960GB of storage you can keep all your important files with you all the time.

Compatible with wide range of devices

This SSD is equipped with compact and reversible USB Type-C ports for connection to all the latest mobile technology, as well as standard-A cables. Having both ports ensures usability with a wide range of devices including Mac and Windows PCs, Android smartphones and tablets.

The ideal tool for professional photography

The SL-E drive offers an excellent solution for digital photography professionals. The USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface offers a high capacity and ultrafast connection to your PC which makes it the perfect partner for high performance tethered shooting with cameras like the new Sony α7 III. Data transfer speeds up to 540MB/s (read) and 520MB/s (write) provide for fast backups, quick checks and retouching of images. This makes for a portable, durable drive which is very useful to have on shoot, as well as for other professionals who need to store and easily transport high amounts of data and need quick access to them.

Your data in safe hands

The SL-E drive utilises flash memory with no moving parts inside increasing the shockproof capability and reducing the chance of mechanical breakdown of the unit and dreaded data loss. The drive also contains ENC DataVault Lite software, so you can have full security of your files.

This E Series has been designed with thoughtful elements such as a wave surface for grip and making it easy to find and easy-to-see access LED.

The 240GB model will be priced at approximately €169 /£149 and available from May 2018.

The 480GB model will be priced at approximately €289 /£249 and available from May 2018.

The 960GB model will be priced at approximately €499 /£429 and available from May 2018.

For product specifications, please visit: SL-E

For more Sony news, visit presscentre.sony.eu

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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art priced at 1.999 Euro?

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SAR reader Eric sent us the link to a Lithuanian Store that listed the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 lens for 1.999 Euro. I don’t know if that’s really the final price. If it is I would expect the US price to be around $1,999 too (it’s listed at BHphoto now with no pricing).

UPDATE The new Sigma 70mm macro ART lens is listed with a price tag of 999 Euro.

Other Sigma FE lenses on preorder:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.

The lenses are now also available for preorder at WexUK.

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First review of the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 FE lens: “dream lens for a very low price”

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Preorders: The Tamron lens is now available for preorder at Amazon, BHphoto, BuyDig and Adorama. In Europe at Amazon DE and WexUK.
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The German website krolop-gerst.com (google translation) posted the full review of the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 FE lens. And here are their findings:

Positives:
– They liked the small size and light weight of the lens.
– The Tamron is nearly as sharp as the more than two times more expensive Sony 24-70mm GM lens.
– The Tamron also comes surprisingly close to the Zeiss Otus quality!
– CA is not an issue
– Autofocus seems like to work as well as Sony native lenses

Negatives:
– Missing focus button on the lens.
– Missing MF-AF switch
– 28mm at the wide end and not 24mm

Conclusion? Dream lens for a very good price!

Preorders: The Tamron lens is now available for preorder at Amazon, BHphoto, BuyDig and Adorama. In Europe at Amazon DE and WexUK.

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