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Why I vlog with a7SII?

Sony A9 review by Hello Mikee
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS review-so-far (CameraLabs).
Sony A8 samples photos by SonyAphaLab.
α9 & 100-400mm G Master Shoot for the Sky at Oshkosh (Alphauniverse).
6 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Full-Frame Digital Camera (ALC).
Use Unruly Weather to Your Advantage, in Photographs (Explora).
TGL Lukas 50-100-200 LED Lights Interview (Personal View).

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Viltrox announces the fifth generation EF to E-mount electronic adapter

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Viltrox announced their new EF to E-mount adapter. It’s in Stock right now for the first time on eBay (Click here).

This is their press text:

Viltrox EF-NEX IV is the fifth generation electronic adapter produced by Viltrox for Canon EF and EF-S lenses to be used on Sony A9, A7, A6XXX and NEX series cameras.

Two main features are added on EF-NEX IV:
– Integrated USB port for adapter firmware update. Connect adapter to computer with USB cable and execute latest file download from official website. Fast and Easy!
– Manual switch to change between CDAF and PDAF mode. For camera to recognize new AF mode, adapter is required be unmounted from camera and attach again.

Please see latest testing video on YouTube with the following link:
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Retail price is US$159 (Standard shipping fee included)

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Reminder: Sony Cine Alta announcement on September 6

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I know this is not an Alpha camera. But the new Sony FF Cine Alta camcorder promises to bring a lot of new tech that some day could trickle down to A7-A9 cameras. So far we only know this about the new camcorder:

– Full Frame 36x24mm sensor exclusively designed for this Digital Motion Picture Camera
– Aspect ratio-agnostic – including Full Frame, Super35 4K 4-perf 4:3 Anamorphic and 4K spherical 3-perf 17:9
– New image sensor enabling exceptional picture quality
– Maintains the workflow established with Sony’s 16bit RAW/X-OCN and XAVC
– Compatible with current and upcoming hardware accessories for CineAlta cameras (DVF-EL200 Full HD OLED Viewfinder, AXS-R7 recorder, AXS-CR1 and AR1 card reader, AXS and SxS memory cards).

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Laowa 15mm f/2.0 FE test by Dpreview: “capable of outstanding results”

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Get the lens at BHphoto, Adorama and Venuslens.net.

Dpreview thinks it is capable of outstanding results and those are their Pros and Cons list

What I like:

  • Distortion is very well controlled
  • Fast, wide and reasonably small
  • Good build quality
  • Sharp, even wide open
  • 15cm (6 in) minimum focus distance
  • 72mm filter thread

What I don’t:

  • No electronic communication so no EXIF info
  • Vignettes moderately throughout aperture range

Get the lens at BHphoto, Adorama and Venuslens.net.

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70-200mm GM review by Admiringlight: “outstanding telephoto zoom lens”

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Admiringlight reviewed the 70-200mm GM lens:

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM is an outstanding telephoto zoom lens. The lens is very solidly built and has a pro-grade feel like anything out of Canon or Nikon. It’s also outstanding optically, with great sharpness, contrast, bokeh and color and a very fast and accurate autofocus system. It’s truly a pro grade lens, though you’ll certainly pay for it. The $2,600 price tag is very steep, and is around $500 more expensive than Canon’s 70-200mm f/2.8, and Nikon’s slightly older 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II, though around the same price as Nikon’s newest FL 70-200mm f/2.8. High price aside, the lens is truly an outstanding performer. You won’t be left wanting for image quality or performance, and should be a go-to lens for a lot of professional shooters.

Lens store links: [shopcountry 61922]

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This week SAR readers photos selection

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Bryain Goff on SonyAlphaForum
This is my composite of the eclipse reaching totality. Each photo is about 10 minutes apart until it reaches totality. I love the detail of the sun’s corona. Seeing the picture after witnessing the eclipse is incredible. I feel so fortunate to have captured this magical moment.
Gear used:
Sony Alpha a6300
Orion ED80T
Celestron AVX mount

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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