Today European readers got special prime deals on Sony cameras (and other electronics). Check out that page at Amazon Germany (Click here).
More daily deals at Amazon.com, Amazon UK, Amazon France, Amazon Italy and Amazon Spain.
Bohus sent me this video and the following message: “I just created a bunch of videos showing of the versatility of the Sony camera platform by mounting lots of different vintage lenses to the camera. I thought that you might get a kick out of this video, where I mount a lens from 1897 through a crazy amount of mounting hackery. ;)“
The next new Sony A7 camera should be the A7 mark 3. And because the Kumamoto sensor production stop we can expect to camera to hit the market in 2017. So maybe there is some time for Sony to take note on the features requested by the SAR community:
What are the features the new Sony A7 mark 3 should have? Add your suggestions to the comment system!
The today announced new Kipon EF to E-mount electronic adapter with variable ND filter is in Stock at Adorama (Click here) and Amazon (Click here). In Europe it’s available at Amazon Germany.
And this is the full press text via Adorama:
Today the Neewer Flash+Wireless controller kit for Sony is on Gold Box at Amazon US (Click here). Also the Neweer Flexible Two Metal Tube Adjustable LED for Sony is on Gold Box (Click here).
German readers will have a Gold Box deal on the 50mm f/1.8 FE lens at 18:00 on Amazon Germany (Click here and scroll the bar).
This was already preannounced last year and now it’s happening: Sony is separating it’s Imaging Business (consumer camera, medical and broadcast segment) in a new separate company that will commence its operations on April 2017.
This is part of a long-term strategy from Sony. They have done the same thing with the other branches. The goal is to strengthen their business by making them more independent so that decisions can be taken faster and more effectively. Nothing will change for us Alpha customers.
Here is the full press text via Sony.net:
Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc. to be Established
Reinforcing Imaging Business
Sony Corporation (“Sony”) has decided to establish Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary that will be responsible for its imaging products and solutions businesses. All functions currently held within the Imaging Products & Solutions Sector within Sony, including the functions related to the consumer camera business, solutions business with a focus on broadcast- and professional-use products, and medical business, will be transferred to the new company. Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc. will aim to commence its operations on April 1, 2017. Shigeki Ishizuka, currently Corporate Executive Officer in charge of the imaging products and solutions businesses at Sony, is expected to be appointed President and Representative Director of this new company.
As part of its mid-term corporate strategy announced on February 18, 2015, Sony outlined its intention to sequentially split out the business units within Sony to form new subsidiary companies. The aim of these measures is to ensure clearly attributable accountability and responsibility from the perspective of shareholders, management policies with an emphasis on sustainable profit generation, acceleration of decision-making processes and reinforcement of business competitiveness. The establishment of Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc. forms part of this strategy, and upon completion of the transfer, all major businesses of Sony group will be operated by its subsidiary companies.
Kipon Japan announced the worlds first EF-S to E-mount electronic adapter with built-in variable ND filter. And it’s now in Stock at Amazon US (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).
AF Adapter With Integrated ND Filters This unique KIPON autofocus lens adapter mounts Canon EF series lenses on Sony E-Mount Mirrorless Camera bodies with the distinct ability to control f-stop and depth of field without changing aperture settings by means of a continuous variable setting neutral density glass element insert selectable by an engraved wheel.
Covering a 4 step range , the ND glass is essential for shallow DOF and beautiful bokeh and creating fantastic long exposure images. Your favorite Canon lenses easily lock securely and perform just like they were Sony lenses, maintaining infinity focus when using the ND inset element. With Canon EF lenses you have plenty of resolution to satisfy DSLR high resolution sensor’s pixel size even at widest open aperture. A blank filter holder slide insert is included for custom application without infinity focus. With the ND filters for this adapter, you can accurately focus in advance, even at infinity. Without the insert, you cannot infinity focus.
Interchangeable Filters The adapter relays all exposure data from the lens, such as EXIF to AF, within internal electronic connections, so that the Sony E-Mount ILC can provide any auto shooting mode, as well as stop-down metering, for accurate exposure control. The module’s firmware is USB upgradable so that the adapter will always be technically ready for action.
SONY E mount mirrorless This Kipon Adapter is constructed from aluminum alloy for durability, minimizing weight, while mounting rings are made with brass to withstand heavy use.
Tripod foot with 1/4″-20 socket The Kipon AF Electronic Adapter is constructed from aluminum alloy for durability while minimizing weight. a detachable tripod foot is included that features 3/8″ threads as well as compatibility with any tripod heads.
