Sony A7rIII test and hands-on videos by Lok, TheDigitalDigest, Jason Vong, That1CameraGuy, Philip Bloom.

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Now that the A7rIII is shipping out everywhere more and more video tests are getting posted. This is the latest roundup:

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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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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony AX700, Sony PXW-Z90 and HXR-NX80 camcorders

Video stabiliser review for a7/a9 (Marc Alhadeff).
Sony RX10m4 by Focus Numerique.
24-140mm FE lens review by Darren Soh.
One Camera, One Lens : Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 and Sony a9 in Baja (Chad Wadsworth)
Avid Media Composer First Free Editor (Personal View).
Announcing the Bigger and Beefier Nitrotech: the Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 (Explora).

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Novoflex new Reverse Adapter for Sony E-Mount now available on Amazon

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Th new Novoflex Reverse Adapter is now available for preorder at US and EU Amazon stores (Click here).

For owners of Sony E-Mount lenses the NOVOFLEX RETRO-Adapters open up the world of extreme close-up photography with outstanding quality. The NOVOFLEX RETRO-Adapters lets you mount the lens in reverse position on the camera. The ring transfers all control functions.

The NOVOFLEX RETRO-Adapters are supplied standard with a 58 mm filter diameter. Stepping rings are available for other filter sizes.

Technical specifications:

Size: 75 mm (2.95”)
Weight: 160 g (0.35 lbs)
Maximum extension: 550 mm (21.65”)

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This week SAR readers photos selection

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Ilya on SonyAlphaForum
Girl named Daniya. Friday night. McDonalds.
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH
Sony a7rII

1) Submit your picture with a message and picture here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors or on the SonyAlphaForum image section.
2) Like and comment the pictures from other readers here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors/posts_to_page/ and on SonyAlphaForum.
3) A selection of most liked pictures by the community and by me SAR admin will be posted weekly on SAR.

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On grey market the A7rII price drops down to $1,899

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On the grey market the A7rII price dropped down to $1,899 on eBay US (1 year seller warranty). This is the lowest price ever on this camera.

Sony deals in detail:
Cameras:
$500 off on the Sony A7rII at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$500 off on the Sony A7sII with free extras at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the Sony A7 at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
$200 off on the Sony A6500 at BestBuy, Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$70 off on the Sony 6300 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the Sony 6000 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the Sony 5100 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the A6000 dual kit at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$50 gift card with the RX10m5 at Adorama.
FF E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 28mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 28-70mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 28-135mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 5omm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm FE f/1.8 lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, Focuscamera.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE at BestBuy, Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 90mm macro lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm F/2 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony Ultra-Wide Conversion Lens for FE 28mm F/2 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
APS-C E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the 10-18mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 16-50mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 16-70mm Zeiss lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
$50 off on the 18-105mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Sony E PZ 18-110mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto
$100 off on the 18-200mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 18-200mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 20mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 30mm macro at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 35mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 50mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
Accessories:
$50 off on the LA-EA3 A-mount adapter at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto.
$50 off on the LA-EA3 A-mount adapter at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto.
$50 off on the HVL-F43M at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto.
$100 off on the HVL-F60M at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto.
$50 off on the Sony VGC1EM Vertical Grip at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto.
$50 off on the Sony VGC2EM Vertical Grip at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto.
$50 off on the Sony ECM-CG60 at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto.
$50 off on the Sony RX100 underwater housing at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto.

Zeiss Batis and Loxia FE deals:
$300 off on the Zeiss Batis 135mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$180 off on the Zeiss Batis 85mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$195 off on the Zeiss Batis 25mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$225 off on the Zeiss Batis 18mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$195 off on the Zeiss Loxia 35mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$210 off on the Zeiss Loxia 85mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$225 off on the Zeiss Loxia 21mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$140 off on the Zeiss Loxia 50mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.

Voigtlander FE savings:
$60 off on the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 FE lens at BHphoto.
$100 off on the Voigtlander 12mm FE lens at BHphoto.
$100 off on the Voigtlander 10mm FE lens at BHphoto.

Laowa FE savings:
$50 off on the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FE Zero Distortion lens at BHphoto and Adorama.
$50 off on the Laowa 15mm f/2.0 FE Zero Distorion lens at BHphoto and Adorama.
$100 off on the Laowa 105mm f/2.0 FE STF lens at BHphoto and Adorama.

Other lens and adapter savings:
$100 off on the Sigma MC-11 E-mount adapter at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

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The first Playmemories APP that Sony should bring back, and the potential of in-camera photo stacking

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This is a guest post from “Y.”:

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The first Playmemories APP that Sony should bring back, and the potential of in-camera photo stacking

Author: SonyAlphaComplain

Most of Sony’s Playmemories APPs won’t be missed by me too much because I can easily find a workaround. Sometimes the workarounds are even better. But there is one killer APP that I found irreplaceable: Smooth Reflection. For those who are not familiar with this APP, here is a short introduction.

What does it do?

Smooth Reflection uses a technique called photo stacking to emulate the effect of long exposure. Traditionally, we need a ND filter to do the job in daylight since it’s difficult to reach long exposure time:

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