The new Sony A99II shoudl start to ship to early buyers next week according to Calumet Germany. Let’s hope this is a good sign for all of you who preordered the camera and want to get it long before Christmas.

Sony A99II preorders at BHphoto, Adorama. Amazon. Calumet Germany and WexUK.

Vista Portugal 4K from Hacky on Vimeo. (Shot on the A6300)

Review of Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 (II) on Youtube.
New review of the Sony HVL-F32M flash on Fiberstrobe.
Develop Film at Home! A Step-by-Step Guide (Explora).
Techart Pro AF adapter x Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 & Mitakon 35mm f/2 (Youtube)
Test – Sony A6500 : prise en main (Focus Numerique).

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Christoph: “Bad news for all those who where hoping to be able to use the on-sensor AF with screw-driven lenses. During a short hands-on with a pre-production model at a shop in Hannover, Germany yesterday, someone tested the Minolta 2,8/200 APO HS G, Minolta 100-300 APO, Sigma 4,5/500 APO lenses and stated that with these lenses he could only use the dedicated PDAF-sensor. Here’s the link to the topic (it’s in german, sorry!): http://www.sonyuserforum.de/forum/showpost.php?p=1858052&postcount=14”

Thiago: “PlayMemories Mobile 5.7.0
– Now iOS 10 is supported.
– Supports the Location information function of the a99 II.“

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Yeah, there is indeed a fisheye lens that sells for $67,000 on [shoplink 53007 ebay]eBay Canada (Click here)[/shoplink]. It’s the Nikkor 6mm lens and this is how it look son your A7/r/s camera. That is what the seller writes:

This Nikon 6mm Fisheye-Nikkor F2.8 lens outfit is in mint like new condition. Serial #629436. This is the real deal. A legendary lens from Nikon that is in very low production number. Exact production number of this lens is unknown as it was produced by special order through the Nikon catalogue. This is the world’s most extreme wide angle lens at 6mm! First introduced in 1972, it features a super wide view of 220 degrees. This lens can literally see behind itself!

Gossip aside, I wonder if Sony actually has a FE fisheye on their lens roadmap. Or maybe they will stick with the use of FE Fisheye converters.

Metabones released a new firmware update for these two adapters

• EF-E Smart Adapter^TM MARK IV (model number MB_EF-E-BM4 / MB_EF-E-BT4)
• EF-E Speed Booster^TM ULTRA (model number MB_SPEF-E-BM2 / MB_SPEF-E-BT2)

You cna download the firmware for Windows (Click here) and MAC (Click here).

• Benefits and improvements:
  • Easier user interface to select between Green and Advanced mode using Metabones App, with separate settings for newer cameras and older cameras (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
  • Fix operation of Kenko Pro300 DGX (green dot) stacked on EF Extender III.
  • Option to park focus to infinity upon shutdown to shorten its length for storage (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster). Some lenses may disregard this setting but never park focus, and most of these are internal focus lenses which do not require parking. STM lenses always observe the option setting.
  • Shortened shutdown time for IS lenses.
  • Option to close down the aperture or leave it where it is when camera shuts down (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
  • Option to let camera body decide whether OIS, IBIS or a combination thereof shall be selected (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
  • AF accuracy improvement for subjects near infinity.
  • Fixed autocrop of Sigma 50-100/1.8 DC HSM Art 016.
  • Stability improvement.
  • Fixed issue with Tamron VC USD where autofocus may occasionally become inoperative.

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via BrianSmith

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