Newsshooter at IBC 2016 – Interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki from Dan Chung on Vimeo.
Sigma made quite a Splash on the web when they announced their eight new E-mount Cine lenses. And now we got some clue about the pricing of these: In an interview with Newsshooter Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki said the new Cine lenses will cost under $5,000. That’s about the same price of the Zeiss Compact Primes…
The German company Metz just announced the new MecaBlitz M400. Specs and details of the Sony MUlti Interface version can be read here: www.metz-mecatech.de.
The mecablitz M400 represents a new generation of compact flash systems. It is especially suited to mirrorless system cameras and is ideal for any photographers or film-makers looking for a convenient flash unit. The mecablitz M400 is also highly equipped and leaves nothing to be desired. The maximum guide number of 40 forISO 100 is capable of handling almost all shooting situations. Versatile lighting options are provided by the motor zoom function (24-105 mm), the fully pivotable reflector with removable reflector card and the integrated wide-angle diffuser (12 mm). The M400 is also ideal for wireless operation, be it TTL or servo. As for usability, the M400 also sets new standards with its innovative OLED display and its impressively tidy, simplified user interface.
The AUTO TTL operating mode enables the camera to fully automatically control the flash unit (turning on and flashing) and ensures the subject of your picture is put in the best light possible – perfect to those new to flash. The mecablitz can be synchronised with the first or second shutter curtain (irrespective of camera model) and it supports high-speed sync (HSS or FP). The new design of the mecablitz M400 not only looks timeless – the flash unit is always kept up-to-date via a USB interface for receiving firmware updates.
Sony 70-200 G-Master Mini Sports Review Cross Country (VLOG2)
NYC by night (SonyAlphaForum)
Sigma MC-11 test at Mirrorlessons.
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Drasko: “Just added my complete Travel VLOG to Prague. Get some Burgers & Beer and enjoy my impressions of this beautiful city in the Czech Republic in this Video. All images taken with the Sony A7II + Sigma 24mm 1.4 + Canon 70-200 F4 L + Sony FE 50mm 1.8 http://www.dsphotoblog.com/?p=2057”
Tea sent me the link to this post by Philip Bloom where he says: “The A7s II is a the best hybrid camera out there for sure. Full frame stunning video, S-LOG, Peaking, Zebras, Clean 4K HDMI out, 1080p slow motion up to 120fps, stabilised sensor, MIND BLOWING low light performance. It is without question THE best stills camera/ video camera hybrid out there. you can get that with the incredible clear zoom feature that is sheer voodoo
http://philipbloom.net/blog/canon5div/“
Mariusz: “I did review of this charger for a7 cameras and I thought maybe you’d like to share it. Check it out – https://youtu.be/Q2P1hFIYlOM“
You can now preorder the new 35mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount lenses:
Black 35mm lens at BHphoto (Click here).
Silver 35mm lens at BHphoto (Click here).
Presnetation text and Image samples can be seen at Samyanglensglobal.com.
On Monday September 19 at 15:00 Berlin time Sony will have a press conference. So far it seems like the big focus will be on the Sony World Photography Awards Gallery presentation. There is a fair chance that Sony will not announce any new camera.
This isn’t unexpected as Sony usually announces their important new products after those kind of major events to get the full spotlight. Two years ago they announced the new A7II after Photokina (in November).
Also note that the Kumamoto damage created a sever shortage on sensor. While other manufacturers like Olympus, Panasonic and Fuji will announce new cameras at Photokina all of them will ship in early 2017 only.
Now let’s hope I am wrong and Sony has a surprise we don’t know about yet…
A9 and A99II rumor hints: Our trusted sources (the same who for example correctly leaked to us correct info like the Sony E-mount lens image) confirmed both biggest rumors: The new High End E-mount camera is ready to be released on market within few months…and the new High End A99 successor development has finished. But the official release date is still “hush hush”. And in the case of the A-mount High End camera I do hope marketing also decides to put that camera into production. Sony pomised they would keep developing new A-mount cameras…so don’t blame yourself Sony ok?
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Sony at Photokina: http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/photokina-trade-show
SAR reader Jeff made this video to show how the Sony A7 Series Hack works:
Please do at your own risk. We are not responsible for what happens to your camera. Good luck!
Discussion about the hack:
http://www.personal-view.com/talks/di…
Github page:
https://github.com/ma1co/OpenMemories…
Where you can install the hack:
https://sony-pmca.appspot.com/apps
Articles about the hack:
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/a-firs…
https://www.cinema5d.com/sony-alpha-h…
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On Facebook Metz launched that teaser for a new Flash launch. And they write:
EXPECT FIRST CLASS! ⚡ #Metz #mecablitz
At photokina, we present you a new flash light which will be the starting shot of a new generation of insertion flashes! With new developed technologies and construction, we save more than 30 % of the manufactured size.#SizeMatters ;)
Till photokina, we will publish further exlusive information concerning the new flash light on facebook! ? #Metz #TheLightpioneer ⚡
