(SR5) New A7 line will have A6500 menu. And a flash info….

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I got these small info from a reliable source:

1, they have no plans to bring the new menu design (from a6500) to the current a7 line but would be using it on newer models

2, current e mount flashes can not fire the af beam (on the flash) when another flash is being controlled wirelessly. This is a limitation of the current implementation and is currently impossible to fix.

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An interesting choice at Hasselblad: Ming Thein is the new Chief of Strategy

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Ming Thein  © Hasselblad

Well that sounds unusual: Hassleblad appointed Ming Thein as new Chief of Strategy. It’s unusual because usually we see “pure” business manager or engineers in that position and not a real skilled and well-known photographer like Ming Thein (althaugh he has some important business experience too). It will be interesting to see if Ming Thein can lead back Hasselblad to past glorious. I think he certainly has the talent to do so. But it will be a difficult work now that Fuji is competing in that segment too.

It would be my dream if Hasselblad and Sony could work together on a 55x41mm large mirrorless medium format system camera. Let’s see if Ming Thein will take note of my wish :)
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found via DSLRmagazine

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony A99II Review | John Sison

Things We Love: Voigtländer VM-E Close Focus Adapter (Explora).
How To Shoot Slow Motion Videos with the A7sII (Miguel Quiles).
Portrait Photography: Milan Fashion Week (Simbarashe Che)
Sony Alpha Camera Diaries: London Fashion Week (Simbarashe Che).
First Look: Fujinon’s New Line of High-End Cine Zoom E-Mount Lenses (ALC).
Sony awarded 18 iF Design Awards, including three golds (Sony Press).

David: “Hi! In case is of your interest: https://www.facebook.com/buendiaphotography/videos/963295230474241/ Of course with the A7s II”

Kai: “Hi. Just wanted to share some of the work I’ve been doing and thought I’d see what you think. Photography is really just a hobby and my Sony A7 is the first camera I’ve ever owned. Been doing this for four months now and it’s really a lot of fun. https://www.instagram.com/sticky.haze/“

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The world’s fastest SD cards from Sony are now in Stock at BH

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The new and world’s fastest SD cards are now in Stock at BHphoto (Click here). I guess these are the cards you will need to get the most out of the rumored new High Speed E-mount camera (A7sIII?).

And you save $200 on the Vello accelerator sold by BHphoto.

Ending soon:

Sony A7rII:
Free Lightroom 6 with the A7rII sold by Amazon and Adorama.
Various A7rII kits with free grip and cards at Amazon and Adorama.
Free 2 Terabyte USB 3.0 drive with the A7rII sold by BHphoto.
Free Adobe Creative Cloud 12-Month Subscription with the A7rII sold by BHphoto.

Sony A7sII:
Various A7sII kits with free grip and cards at Amazon and Adorama.
Free Rode VideoMic with the A7sII sold by BHphoto.
Free Bag and SD card with the A7sII sold by BHphoto.

Sony A7II:
Various A7II kits with free grip and cards at Amazon and Adorama.
Free bad, SD card and battery witht he A7II sold by BHphoto.

Sony A6500/6300:
Free bad, SD card and battery witht he A6500 sold by BHphoto.
Free bad, SD card and battery witht he A6300 sold by BHphoto.

 

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(SR2) UPDATED: No new FS5II E-mount camcorder at NAB?

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Image on top shows the current FS5

I just got these two rumors. A part of the rumored 8K camcorder Sony could also announce a new FS5II E-mount camcorder:

Source 1: Camcorder similar to the Sony FS5 . With global shutter.

Source 2:  I was told that I should wait with my purchase of FS5 now. Because it is highly possible that new camcorder with 4k60p is coming on NAB (because of URSA mini PRO and GH5).

UPDATE:M Seems like the rumors are not correct. I got info the FS5II will now NOT be announced at NAB.

Reminder: Sony has a press conference scheduled for April 23 at 3 am Las Vegas time (NAB show start).

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Sony A99II review at Imaging Resource: “bold statement that the Sony A-mount is alive”

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Imaging Resource tested the Sony A99II and the conclusion is:

The Sony A99 II is a bold statement that the Sony A-mount is alive and well for enthusiasts and professionals alike. It is a remarkable technological achievement in multiple ways, from its ability to capture full-resolution 42.4-megapixel RAW images at nearly a dozen frames per second, to utilizing a super-quick, advanced hybrid autofocus system with tons of individual AF points.
However, it is also a camera that, despite how advanced many of its features are, felt occasionally stuck in the past. 4K UHD video recording is hampered and despite Sony’s efforts, the menus and a few of the controls are somewhat clunky.
Overall, the Sony A99 II is an excellent full-frame “DSLR” camera that achieves some great feats. To be able to utilize hundreds of autofocus points while shooting 42.4-megapixel images at nearly 12fps is very impressive.

Sony A99II at [shopcountry 56569].

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter Review | John Sison

G85 vs A6500 – Best option for film making? (Max Yuryev).
Why i Choose to shoot Sony, a7rii, a7sii, a6300 (Hanna Saba).
Things We Love: Sony RX1R II Full-Frame Digital Camera (Explora).
Sony cameras seize the focus at Asia’s largest trade show (Nikkei)
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony Alpha a6500 (Andrew Crazy Hero).
Sony 24-70 f/2.8 G Master vs. Fujifilm 16-55 f/2.8 (The Hunter Report).

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