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6 Rules of Video Composition (and Why Not to Break Them)

Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Review by Mirrorlessons.
Minolta Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 tested on the Sony A7 by Phillip Reeve.
1,200 rolls of film were shot by one photographer in the 1950s. Help us rescue the images (Indiegogo).
B&W a7RII Portraits (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony RX10 III: análisis (Quesabesde).
DSLR or Mirrorless: Which is Best for You? (Explora).
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Kane: “We shot this film completely on the a7s ii: http://www.rode.com/myrodereel/watch/entry/2591”

Bruce: “Sigma ART 20-35mm f/2.0 on the Sony A7rII: https://vimeo.com/172237912”

Anonymous: “The recent Sony Playmemories update adds a massive GPS functions support. Does it mean a bunch of GPS-enabled cameras coming?
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/disoft/int/download/playmemories-home/win/en/index.html
23-Jun-16    ver.5.2.00    – Improved GPS data overlay
— Added function to create Time-lapse movies
— Added support to display GPS data overlay from “Multiple Edit”
— Added current location to display in GPS data overlay
— Added display theme for speed log
— Added setting to display tracks in all materials (when multiple materials are selected) as a single GPS data overlay
— Added setting which retains GPS data overlay information of trimmed area (when a video is trimmed)
– Added support for XAVC S HD 1920×1080 (60p/50p) 50Mbps output“

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Phottix Odin II for Sony now in Stock

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The new Phottix Odin II is now in Stock at BHphoto (Click here).

[shoplink 49799 ebay]55mmFE[/shoplink]

There is a new great deal on the Zeiss 55mm lens: You get it for $699 and with 3 year seller warranty on [shoplink 49799 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].

And BHphoto launched a special deals event. A full list of rebates and offers can be found on that page (Click here).

BHdeals

More new deals:
You save up to $400 on Sigma A and E-mount lenses sold by BHphoto (Click here). Use the code “PSWBH16” to get the discounted price!
$50 B&H Gift Card on the RX100 and RX100m2 sold at BHphoto (Click here).
$20 off on 12 Months Adobe Creative Cloud subscription by using the checkout code “PSWBH16” at BHphoto (Click here).

Now in Stock:
Batis 18mm at FocusCamera (Click here).
24-70mm GM lens at Amazon, FocusCamera and Kenmorecamera.

All new Sony FE lenses and wireless products are now listed on one single page at BHphoto (Click here). Detailed links:
USA:
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Focuscamera.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Focuscamera.
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Focuscamera.
Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Focuscamera.
Sony FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander at BHphoto, Focuscamera.
Sony FA-WRR1 Wireless Radio Receiver at BHphoto, Focuscamera.
Sony VMC-MM1 Multi Terminal Cable at BHphoto, Focuscamera.
Europe:
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens at Calumet.de. Cyberport.de. PhotoPorst. Jessops. WexUK.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens at Calumet.de. Amazon Germany. Cyberport.de. PhotoPorst. Jessops. WexUK.
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter at PhotoPorst. Jessops.
Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter at PhotoPorst. Jessops.

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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs 55mm F1.8 ZA by Dpreview

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The size comparison between the new 50mm FE and the 55mm FE

Dpreview compared the new Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs the 55mm F1.8 ZA. When it comes to sharpness they write:

“The new 50/1.4 does not retain this sharpness across the field as well as the 55/1.8, which offers better field uniformity at all apertures. By F2, though, the new 50/1.4 ZA matches the 55/1.8 in central sharpness, and surpasses it at all smaller apertures. Considering the high bar set by the 55/1.8 ZA, this is very impressive.”

This goes against Lensrentals tests finding where the new 50mm FE center sharpness was higher than the 55mm FE. That’s why Dpreview writes:

“We can’t rule out the possibility that our copy of the 50/1.4 slightly under-performed relative to the average, perhaps due to decentering”

So basically we can’t be sure about Dpreview scores yet :) The final conclusion is:

It’s clear that Sony is trying to cement itself as a real option for pros, and the new FE 50mm ZA helps further that goal. We have no reservations recommending this lens. That said, if you can spend the extra time processing out the axial CA in post, don’t mind onion-ring bokeh in out-of-focus highlights, aren’t bothered by coma, and don’t need the extra isolation or light-gathering capability of F1.4, the 55/1.8 is a compelling alternative that is lighter and cheaper, while offering smooth background bokeh and impressive, if not necessarily much greater, sharpness wide open. It also focuses significantly faster than the 50/1.4.* But for subject isolation that puts medium format to shame, while retaining respectable sharpness and contrast even far off-center wide open (and particularly by F2), the FE 50mm 1.4 ZA is the lens to own.

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 FE Planar preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Focuscamera. Calumet.de. Cyberport.de. PhotoPorst. Jessops. WexUK.

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Billingham Hadley Small Review with Sony gear

Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Review (Photographyblog).
Sony A6300 Video tutorial at CreativeLive.
David Gilkey’s Former Photo Editor Reflects On His Life and Work (Adorama Learning Center).
RAW Photographs brighter in camera then when uploaded (SonyAlphaForum)
Think Outside the Camera Bag, with Tenba BYOB Transport Gear (Explora).
Sony Alpha 68 im Praxistest + Vergleiche mit a77II, a65 & a6000 (Reisezoom).
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Up to $400 off on Sigma E and A-mount lenses

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You save up to $400 on Sigma A and E-mount lenses sold by BHphoto (Click here). Use the code “PSWBH16” to get the discounted price!

$50 B&H Gift Card on the RX100 and RX100m2 sold at BHphoto (Click here).
$20 off on 12 Months Adobe Creative Cloud subscription by using the checkout code “PSWBH16” at BHphoto (Click here).

Now in Stock: Batis 18mm at FocusCamera (Click here). 4-70mm GM lens at Amazon, FocusCamera and Kenmorecamera.

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