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ZEISS Batis 25 f/2 Lens Review (Sony E-Mount)

Preview While You Shoot: The What, Why, When, Who and How on Tethered Shooting (Adorama Learning Center)
Sony Alpha SLT-A68 real-world samples (Dpreview).
A Look At The Veydra 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm E Mount Lenses (Roberto Cimatti).
How to Choose the Right Lens for Traveling (Explora).
Sony G Master 24-70 lens review is up on Steve Huff Photo
Sigma sd Quattro Series VS Sony Alpha a6300 (Bokeh).
Using Vintage Nikon Super-Telephoto Lenses on a Sony NEX-5 (PetaPixel).
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Evan: “New BTS video of a shoot I did with Ramona from Housewives of NYC. Aired on Fashion One channel. I used my Sony a7RII, Sony 35mm Distagon and Sony 90mm macro. https://youtu.be/i7sa5GIA7ds”

Ryan: “Not a rumor! I thought I’d pass on a new 2 minute short I filmed along Ireland’s largest cliff face, populated by a great many sheep. It’s got a mix of ground footage filmed with a Sony A7Rii and Nikon lenses, as well as a DJI Phantom 3 Pro. Did I mention the cute sheep?
Here’s the link and synopsis, cheers!: http://vimeo.com/173424368
County Donegal in Ireland is home to Slieve League, the tallest cliffs in the country – almost three times the size of the Cliffs of Moher, made famous in the Harry Potter films.
Filmed in 4K with a mix of aerial and ground photography, ‘Slieve League, Ireland’ captures the breathtaking sight of the cliffs – just be prepared to share the view with the myriad sheep that call Slieve League their home.“

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Still hot: Zeiss 55mm FE for $699!

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For a limited time and quantity you get the grey imported Zeiss 55mm lens for $699 and with 3 year seller warranty on [shoplink 49799 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].

Still a few days left on the big BH sales. Full deals list can be found on that page (Click here).

BHdeals

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 A68 gest tested at DxO: “particularly suited to landscape work or any work at or close to base ISO”

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DxOmark (Click here) tested the new Sony A68 A-mount camera:

With some of the best features of the SLT Alpha 77 II and a competitive price, the Sony SLT Alpha 68 looks promising on paper. However, while the sensor is a good performer on the whole, being particularly suited to landscape work or any work at or close to base ISO, it’s less impressive at higher sensitivities where rivals have an advantage. That’s somewhat at odds with the pro-level features, and where the performance of the SLT Alpha 77 II sensor is a little stronger. While Sony’s translucent mirror technology is a limiting factor in that respect, the benefits of adopting a fixed mirror more than likely outweigh the slight disadvantages in the SLT Alpha 68, which still puts in a good performance at this price level.

The Sony A68 was originally scheduled to ship in USA in May. But due the Kumamoto Sony sensor facility damage the camera will now ship on August 4 according to BHphoto.

Sony A68 store links: [shopcountry 47723]

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(SR4) Zeiss FE roadmap: 5 Batis and 5 Loxia by end 2016!

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A very good source shared an info he got from a Zeiss manager. He said “Zeiss’s target is to have 5 Loxia and 5 Batis by end 2016.”

I do hope Zeiss will also increase the production to make them available as soon as it gets!

Links to all Batis and Loxia lenses:
Batis 18mm at [shopcountry 47045].
Batis 25mm at [shopcountry 45790].
Batis 85mm at [shopcountry 45791].
Loxia 21mm at [shopcountry 46456].
Loxia 35mm at [shopcountry 47046].
Loxia 50mm at [shopcountry 47047].

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DxO test the new RX10m3: ” The camera is so much more than the sensor performance only”

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RX100m3

DxOmark posted the full RX10m3 sensor review. The sensor performance as good as the rest of the RX cameras. But there is more than just sensor performance to take into account on the RX10m3:

At first glance, the RX10 III looks like a simple upgrade, but after a quick look at the specifications (and particularly those of the lens), it is so much more than that.  While rivals are still scarce in this segment, the new Sony can be thought of as challenger to both the Canon PowerShot G3 X and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The Sony offers the best features of both models, such as the high-ratio zoom, EVF, and 4K video capabilities, and marries those with the class-leading 1”-type BSI CMOS found on the RX10 II and RX100 IV. At $1500 or thereabouts, it’s not a casual purchase, but given the potential,s it is a tempting option when space and weight are restricted.

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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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Phottix

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

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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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