EasyCover announced the new A6500 silicon case (preorder it at Amazon)

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EasyCover announced the new A6500 silicon case. You can preorder the Black version (Click here) or Camouflage version (Click here) at Amazon. Just yesterday we reported about another A6500 accessory: The new Meike A6500 Battery Grip with Remote Controller is now in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.

And Fantasea released their new Housings for the Sony a6500 and a6300:

PRESS RELEASE

FANTASEA LINE UNDERWATER HOUSING FOR THE SONY a6500 and a6300

Fantasea introduces the stylish and rugged FA6500 Housing for the Sony a6500 and a6300 mirrorless cameras. The housing is expected in April 2017.

The Fantasea FA6500 Housing was designed and manufactured specifically for the Sony a6500 and a6300 cameras and allows ergonomic design with access to all essential camera functions. It offers the highest and most professional standards of function, style and durability.

Sony considers the a6500 as their flagship APS-C mirrorless system and many underwater photo pro’s consider it the best value-for-money mirrorless camera in the market today!

Retail price of the FA6500 Housing in the USA is expected to be as low as $980.

FA6500 System Highlights

  • Full access to all essential camera buttons & functions with clearly marked controls
  • Depth rated to 60 meters / 200 feet
  • Shock resistant construction
  • Ergonomic design
  • Double O-ring protection for a perfect watertight seal
  • Moisture Detector and Alarm, Hand Strap and Body Cap included at no additional cost!
  • Interchangeable lens port and lens gear system is available
  • Double fiber optic cable port
  • M16 port for a variety of connections, including HDMI, vacuum valve or electronic strobe triggering bulkheads
  • Shutter release extension available for easy access when using housing tray and handles
  • Additional optional housing accessories are available
  • Manufacturer’s warranty

Further information can be found shortly on www.fantasea.com and www.sonydive.com

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Behind the scenes filming with the new Fujinon MK 18-55 T2.9 lens

Sony | FS7 II & FS5 | Electronic Variable ND filter introductory video #4 (Sony Channel).
Fit Sony Nex digital Exmor Sensor to 35mm Film Camera (Digitalfilmscam).
The BBC used IR Red, thermal imaging and sony A7s cameras to get night shots for planet earth 2 (diyphotography)
35mm Comparison: Voigtlander VM 1.7, Zeiss Loxia 2.0 and ZM 1.4, Leica FLE 1.4 (Phillip Reeve).
Contax G Biogon 28mm 2.8 black strip @high shutter speeds (SonyAlphaForum).

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This is the new Meike A6500 battery grip (on preorder at Amazon)

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The new Meike A6500 Battery Grip with Remote Controller is now in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.

Features:
2pcs NP-FW50 Lithium batteries can be put into the grip, extending your shooting time. With vertical shooting function.
Excellent coating made with the top-class rubber for perfect feeling.
Adopts 2.4GHz wireless channel and FSK signal mode. The max distance for remote control can reach to about 100m.
Support screen lock function and lock display mode.
Allow for setting delay time, exposure time, time interval and number of shots.
Specifications: Working voltage: 7.2V-8.4V (for grip) / 3V (for remote control).
Working current: less than 50mA (for remote control). Working temperature: 0~40℃.
Applicable battery (Not Included): 2 pcs NP-FW50 Lithium batteries (for grip) / 2xAAA batteries (for remote control) Weight: approx. 299g. 100% Brand new. Suitable for: Sony A6500 Camera.
Package Includes: 1 x Battery Grip 1 x Remote Controller 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Original Packing

via ePhotozine

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(SR3) Sony press event on April 23! New 8k camcorder coming?

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Sony will have a press announcement on April 23 at 3pm (Las Vegas time). A part of the rumored new E-mount lenses (and maybe a new E-mount camera) we may get something else too: The following rumor has been shared by a trusted source. But so far I wasn’t able to fully confirm it. He said there will be a new camcorder:

similar to f5 and f55 with 8k also global shutter

I really have a hard time to think the market is ready (or even needs) an 8k Camcorder by now. Or maybe what Sony is going to show is a prototype only?

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Viltrox announces the new Canon EF to Sony E-mount Extendable Electronic Adapter

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Viltrox announced a new Canon EF to Sony E-mount Extendable Electronic Adapter you can buy for $199 on their eBay site (Click here).

This is their press text:

Viltrox EX-NEX allows Canon EF/EF-S Lenses to be used on Sony A7 series, A6XXX and NEX cameras. This adapter not only supports AF, Lens IS, On camera aperture adjustment, but also built with extendable mechanism for macro with AF. The macro ability will be boosted instantly for flowers, insects and close up photography.

Product features: 
– Support Sony A7/A7R/A7S/A6XXX/ cameras and VG camcorders* 
– Support EF/EF-S lenses manufactured by Canon, Sigma, Tokina and Tamron 
– Record EXIF data includes aperture, focal distance etc. 
– Support on camera aperture adjustment and mettering 
– Support lens IS 
– Extend approx. 4.5mm max. Distance can be adjust accordingly
*VG series does not support AF

Product limitation and disclaimer 
– The Company does not guarantee the performance of cameras and lenses out of the compatible list. The Company will not be liable for any compensation associated with using non listed camera or lens. 
– The Company will not be liable for damage of the lens. If you worry about damage of your lens by using this adapter, please do not buy. 
– In video recording mode, does not support auto-focus. 
– If you found any problem with use of this adapter, please contact us or the shop you bought it.

Important: There is one catch in that story: “The Company will not be liable for damage of the lens.“. So be cautious if you buy it!

And here are some images that do show how the tube extends and what kind of results you will get with it:

 

 

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XEEN 20mm T1.9 at BVE Expo 2017

The Low Light King – Aviation photography with the ZEISS Batis 2/25 (Lenspire).
Sony A7sII goes into space (Imaging Resource).
A Brief History of Shure Microphones (Explora).
Behold Excalibur! 360 Rig Uses 4 α7S II’s For Immersive 6k Experience (Alphauniverse).
Sony A99II review at Focus Numerique.

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Lucas: “I’ve been to Northern Norway in mid January to capture some winter moments. I have used a Sony a7sii with Canon optics most of the time and an dji inspire 1 x5r.
The Sony performed very well at the weather conditions! Low temperature and snow or slight rain was no problem.
https://vimeo.com/206091082”

Trent: “Got a chance to use the Tokina FiRIN 20mm f/2 for one week in Budapest, Hungary.  Since there do not appear to be many blogs with reviews on the new FiRIN (and it was only recently released), I was wondering if your readers would like to see some sample images, and my initial thoughts on the lens.
I am not a professional reviewer, but a long time (amateur) travel photographer who enjoys good glass.
In a nutshell, the lens was super sharp, and extremely compact.  Very minimal distortion for such a wide angle prime lens.  And, of course, the price is right.  Thank goodness a reputable company such as Tokina is now manufacturing quality 3rd party lenses.  My images are NOT corrected for distortion because, as of yet, there is no lens profile in Lightroom.
You can see some of my jpegs at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/trentspix/albums“

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