New firmware update for the Sigma MC-11 converter

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Sigma released a new firmware update for the MC-11 adapter (download here). Those are the improvements:

● It is fully functional with SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports and SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art lenses.
● It has reduced the startup time between turning on the camera and taking an image by not initially driving the focus when the camera is turned on.
● When lenses with Optical Stabilizer (OS) function that are not fully compatible with SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 are attached with SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 and mounted on a camera which incorporates a stabilizer unit, it enables the camera’s stabilizer unit to be turned off and the lens’s OS function to be turned on and off.
● It has improved the AF accuracy of Canon EF lenses that are not fully compatible with SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11.
● It has corrected the phenomenon where the distortion correction figure is not indicated properly in the camera, when SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art is attached.

Sigma MC-11 at [shopcountry 52814].


Thanks Jimmie!

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Sony RX100V review by Cinema5D and Digitalrev

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There is also a new review by Cinema5D. Of course being a video blog site their focus is on the video performance of the camera:

In my opinion, the Sony RX100 V remains a camera with a split identity. On the one hand, it is a technological wonder which integrates the same engine as Sony’s a99II flagship camera in a tiny space. Additionally, it offers a feature-rich video manual control options including some that are hard to find in even more expensive and advanced devices from other respected manufacturers. Also, the improved autofocus in video mode is a pleasure to work with. On the other hand, many functions are “almost there”. A body with a mic interface but no headphone jack, HFR with almost HD quality and continuous shooting mode that might be great for photographers but almost useful to videographers. I’m fully aware that this is not a professional shooting device, and for now it can serve as a great family companion and second camera to just throw in the bag and keep handy for any production. But with a little extra attention and open ear to video enthusiasts, (especially when sales graphs are proving that video professionals would like to use that type of equipment),  this camera could have become a real gem!

Digitalrev writes:

With a fast card we were able to capture 65 RAW and JPEG images before filling the buffer, which is something many larger cameras can’t do. It was ridiculously fast in testing, although we do wonder what’s the necessity of all this firepower in such a small camera, since ultimately image quality will be limited due to the sensor size and lens.

RX100m5 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In EU at Calumet.de. WexUK. PCHstore.

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(SR5) Sony E-mount FS7II will be announced on November 11

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Two weeks ago we told you Sony has one more “big” E-mount announcement. And than we got the rumor that this might be for the new FS7II E-mount video camera. Well our rumors were spot on as the camera just got listed at Creativeventures! The FS7 mark II will be announced on November 11. So this is what our sources meant with “big”…a big E-mount camcorder.

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Sony “unofficially” confirms new E-mount camera with dual card slot is on their roadmap!

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Jeff Remas was ready to buy the new Sony A99II but changed his mind after a conversation with a Sony manager. Jeff needs a camera with dual card slot and the Sony manager told him that such a camera is on Sony’s roadmap. This is one more confirmation of our rumors saying that Sony’s next High End camera would be bigger and placed above the current A7 cameras line. And that it would have [shoplink 46602 ebay]dual XQD card slot[/shoplink] and unlimited RAW burst.

The question now is…when will it be announced? Early or late 2017?

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Crazy 1897 Lens Hack for Sony Cameras

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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. ;)

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