If you are going to visit the Photokina show check out the special Sony Photokina site. The full list of Sony Live Talks and Shows can be downloaded as PDF file.

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The world’s biggest photo and video trade show opens in just a few weeks and Sony will be there displaying the latest in gear, accessories and digital imaging technology. Photokina 2016 opens on September 20th and runs through the 25th in Cologne, Germany.
The Sony display will have live talks and demonstrations from filmmaker Philip Bloom, fashion & portrait photographer Felix Rachor, landscape photographer Ben Jaworskyj and many more. There will also be 2 special live action shows and a special Sony World Photo Awards gallery.
Stay up to date and see the full schedule of speakers and events at the special Sony Photokina 2016 website

Zeiss announced three new Milvus lenses. They come for Canon and Nikon mount only but you can use them adopted on any E-mount camera. Ming Thein and 3Dkraft  well explained why these lenses are interesting for Sony folk too. The full press text can be read at Lenspire. Price and preorder info here:

Milvus 15mm Nikon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied
Milvus 18mm Nikon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied
Milvus 135mm Nikon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied

Milvus 15mm Canon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied
Milvus 18mm Canon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied
Milvus 135mm Canon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied

Sony Japan reports the new 4K FF E-mount security camera is going to ship in September for a yet to be determined price. This is the google translated spec sheet:

Full info about the camera is contained in that press text released back in April:

LAS VEGAS (ISC West, Booth 23057) April 5, 2016 – Sony’s new UMC-S3C video camera offers the highest sensitivity in its class with 4K video recording, allowing users to capture details even in challenging low-light conditions.  The camera also features tremendous flexibility and long duration video recording with 12 megapixel color still image capture capabilities.

“New products like the UMC-S3C allow us to expand our 4K line-up and bring high resolution and high sensitivity to new markets,” said Atsushi Seki, Director, Business Development at Sony Electronics. “This latest video camera is a testament to Sony’s continuing efforts to provide solutions that meet users’ individual business requirements.”

Capable of achieving sensitivity and resolution with color video recording in 4K, the UMC-S3C realizes the highest sensitivity in its class – under 0.004lx, expandable to ISO 50-409600. The camera uses advanced imaging technologies from Sony’s consumer and professional groups – a full-frame 35mm Exmor sensor, to realize high sensitivity with high light condensing efficiency, and an image processing engine, which enhances noise reduction. Using compatible E-mount lenses that maximize the performance of the 35mm full-frame sensor, resolution is kept high across the entire image area.

Area-specific noise reduction selectively divides images into areas based on patterns. Image quality is further enhanced through detail reproduction technology, allowing clear and sharp video recording in near pitch-black environments beyond the capabilities of the human eye. This helps optimized images fit various scenes while ensuring a more natural sense of dimension. In addition, the camera’s high shutter speed allows users to capture letters and numbers clearly.

Weighing approximately 400g, the lightweight UMC-S3C is currently the most compact camera in Sony’s full-frame line-up. With mounting points on the camera body to enhance mobility, it easily attaches to moving objects. Users can control the camera via multi terminal, including micro USB compatible devices, remote controls or compatible software.

The UMC-S3C is suitable for a variety of applications including disaster response; wildlife monitoring; landscape mapping or surveying; surveillance, inspections and investigations; live camera; and as a dashboard/professional point-of-view (‘POV’) camera, among others.

Supporting multi-camera systems, the UMC-S3C fits into nearly any existing infrastructure and also allows playback functions with the use of a PC as well as Live View via HDMI.

Long-duration video recording is also possible as the camera is equipped with a memory card slot on the camera body instead of network cabling. With a 64GB memory card, users can record up to 125 minutes of 4K footage at standard quality (30 fps/60 Mbps). In 4K resolution, where images are four times more detailed than full HD, users can cover larger areas with the highest image quality.  The UMC-S3C also supports the XAVC S format for high-quality 4K recording at 100Mbps, especially useful in environments where cabling or space is limited.

Sony’s UMC-S3C is planned to be available in the United States in August 2016.