Today you save up to $100 on Batis lenses sold by BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama. And also up to $100 on Loxia lenses at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
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As reported by Nokishita there is still one Sony camera that has to be announced very soon. Its code is “WW940439”. The best bet is that this might be the A7III with the following specs shared by trusted sources:
New 24 MP sensor First source said it hs “Same Sony A9 autofocus system without the 20fps feature”. Second source said it’s “improved AF system”. Hope they mean both the same thing. Touch Screen Joystick control 4K30p recording
Unconfirmed additional specs:
6fps with mechanical shutter ISO up to 51200 (expanded to ISO 204800) 693 phase detection AF (which is same as a9!!) minimum focus sensitivity is EV-3
I also expect new FE lenses like the rumored 135mm and 400mm FE to be announced next.
If you have some “rumor” to share just send me an anonymous messages here: at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com or use the contact form you see on the right top of this site.
Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor): SR1=probably fake rumor SR2=rumor from unknown sources SR3=50% chance it is correct SR4=rumor from known sources SR5=almost certainly correct!
Cristina Mittermeier’s Sacred Ecology (Explora)
A99II first impressions by SonyAlphaLab.
Playing with Lights and Shadows / Sony A7, Leica 0,95 Noctilux (SonyAlphaForum / warning nude pics!)
The Crux of the Eclipse (Alphauniverse).
Closing of the Transfer of the Battery Business from Sony to Murata Manufacturing (Sony Blog).
Stuart James: “Hi Ladies and Gents please check out my channel and new video using my sony a7r2 and zeiss batis 85mm f1.8 shooting in studio conditions and outside in the dark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPT1EbR864E”
If you own M-mount lenses you might get this: The new Fotodiox PRONTO is in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT and Amazon ES. This adapter adds autofocus on your manual focusing M-mount lens.
Features list:
Add autofocus to your Leica M-mount Manual Focus Lenses
Further adapt to other lens mounts to increase your autofocus capability
Fast & Precise Focusing for Snapshot / Motion photography
Support AF-S & AF-C mode; Super Light and Compact
Improve Close Focus Ability of all supported lenses
Ideal for 50mm and Wider Focal Lengths
Compatible with Sony α7(II) , Sony α7R(II) , α6300 , α6500 & α9
Compatible with 5-Axis Stabilization
24-Month Fotodiox warranty
Here is a video showing how this works:
Full press text:
A manual lens needs to be focused manually; Think again! The Fotodiox Pro PRONTO adapter brings autofocus to your Leica M-mount lenses. If you want to automatically focus your M-mount lenses on your Sony e-mount camera just attach it to the PRONTO adapter. For general use, it is recommended that the lense be set to infinity focus allowing autofocus within the entire focusing range of the lens. Half-press the shutter button to activate AF and the PRONTO adapter will focus your lens just like any other AF lens. Performance is optimal with 50mm and wider lenses. Telephoto optics with require coarse manual focusing before use of the adapter for fine tuning via autofocus.
Improve close focusing with the Fotodiox Pro PRONTO adapter by attaching your lens and setting to the closest focus distance possible. This setup will allow you to use the PRONTO adapter as a 4.5mm extension tube with autofocus capabilities that will significantly shorten the minimum focus distance of your lens. The wider the lens, the stronger the effect will be.
The PRONTO adapter has a Leica M-mount, but the options don’t stop there. With the use of additional adapters you are able to adapt nearly any lens to Leica M, attach to the PRONTO adapter and enable them to be used with autofocus. Not all adapters will work due to size limitations imposed by the motor housing of the PRONTO adapter.
Please note that the PRONTO adapter has a weight limit of 680g for the attached lens. Although this is difficult to exceed with M-mount lenses, it is easy to surpass when using a second adapter on SLR and Medium Format lenses. In house testing and consumer reporting has shown success when supporting the lens instead of the lighter camera.
Camera Compatibility:
Cameras with Phase Detection AF such as:
• Sony Alpha α6300, α6500
• Sony Alpha α7 II, α7R II, α9
* The PRONTO adapter supports AF-S and AF-C focusing. You can change the Focus Area from Wide to Center or Flexible Spot (S/M/L). Decreasing the focus area comes with a significant reduction in speed and may produce some focus hunting. Face detection is also supported.
* We do NOT recommend using with Contrast Detection AF only cameras (i.e. Sony NEX, α6000, Sony α7, Sony α7R, Sony α7S, Sony α7Sii, etc)
Auto Focus Speed
The PRONTO adapter relies on the phase detection sensors of your camera and is not intended to support contrast detection auto focus. Due to this, focusing is only possible where phase detection autofocus sensors are located and may result in differences in real world performance from model to model.
Auto Focus Limitations
Because the PRONTO adapter relies on phase-AF, not all of the AF features of your camera work; notably the Eye AF & Lock-on AF do not function properly.
Adapter Type
LM-Sne(E) PRONTO AF Adapter for Leica M Lenses to Sony E-Mount Cameras
Lens Mount
Leica M Mount Compatible
Camera Mount
Sony E-Mount Compatible
Maximum Lens Weight
1.5lbs (680g)
Supported Focusing Mode
AF-S / AF-C
Maximum Extension
4.5mm
Manufacture
Fotodiox Inc.
Warranty
24 Months
Notes:
• The motor, which changes the length of the PRONTO adapter, will make some noise; this is normal. This noise is minimal and should not be a hindrance in most situations.
• If the adapter seems slow to respond, disassemble the lens and adapter. Clean both sides of the adapter’s signal contacts with technical grade alcohol. Allow to completely dry before re-assembly.
• In bright lighting situations the adapter focuses nearly as fast as a native AF lens however, in lower light the autofocus slows significantly.
• The PRONTO adapter may slowly drain your camera battery even when the camera is turned off. To prevent this issue when the camera is not in use simply remove the battery briefly and insert it again.
• The weight limit for attached lenses is specified to be 680g or less. Using lenses with a greater weight may result in extra strain on both the motor and the mount.
