New A6300 tests (Imaging Resource, Mark Forman, Fstoppers, Gary Fong, Mike Kobal).

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A6000 vs A6300 by Imaging Resource

We have some new A6300 test:

1) The image above shows how big the improvement on the new A6300 is. Imaging Resource writes.

2) Fstoppers tested the A6300 and writes:

The lack of in-body 5-axis image stabilization is one of the biggest differences when comparing the camera to the a7II series. If we look at the a6300 as an action shooter however, which seems to be the way its been marketed, it can be understood that high shutter speeds aren’t benefitting from image stabilization anyways, and instead there can be improvements made to high ISO image quality and also maintain the sub-$1,000 price point.

3) Mark Forman at Fdtimes writes:

Why would you choose the α6300 over the α7R Mark II? Well, you probably would want to have both! But if you had to choose, this one offers value for the cost, speed of focus and light weight. You do lose a little versatility, however. There’s no headphone jack. There are fewer customizable buttons. It’s not a full frame 24 x 36mm, 42 Megapixel sensor. Having both cameras is really the best choice as each has its own virtues.

4) Mike Kobal did a Sony A6300 vs A7rII comparison:

My overall impression since I received the A6300, a wonderful little tool for stills and video, as long as you keep its limitations in mind.
Can you guess which clips came from the A6300 and which from the A7rII? :)

5) Gary Fong posted the next A6300 tutorial: “Sony a6300 Auto Focus For Sports Photography”

6) that1cameraguy posted another A6300 video on Youtube.

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Sony Tidbits…

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from Sharpy on Vimeo.

Wide prime lens for A7II (SonyAlphaForum).
Enhancing value across generations (Sony Design team).
Tips and Tricks: Astrophotography with ZEISS Batis 2/25 (Lenspire).
Matter Of Perspective: Always Have A Sony Nearby (Alphauniverse).
Sony LA-EA3 vs LA-EA4 Lens Adapters (SonyAlphaLab).
Meikon Waterproof Housing Case 40M 130ft For Sony A7 II A7R II 28-70mm (Eachshot).
Sony A7SII Video Setting + smartphone application (SonyAlphaForum)
Zonlai 25mm 1.8 test shots on Flickr.

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Sony A6300 in Stock at BHphoto

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For the first time the A6300 kit is in Stock at BHphoto (Click here).

Hot Grey imported deal reminder (with 1 year US seller warranty):
$700 off on the [shoplink 45813 ebay]Sony A7rII (Click here)[/shoplink].
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$300 off on the [shoplink 45959 ebay]Zeiss 55mm FE (Click here)[/shoplink]. With 3 year US warranty.
$160 off on the [shoplink 45831 ebay]Sony A6000 with kit lens (Click here)[/shoplink].

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(SR4) Sony will announce six more new FE lenses within 2016

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The yet not updated Sony lens roadmap

A source (Thanks a lot!) told us that Sony will announced six new FE lenses within 2016. But this doesn’t mean all of those lenses will ship within 2016. As usual with Sony some of the announced lenses will ship much later (probably by Spring 2017). I should get first details about those new lenses soon!

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First “real world” images of the new Sony wireless flash system

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At the NEC show in Birmingham Sony displayed the new wireless flash system. You can see the images at Photographyblog. Sony did yet not disclose the pricing of the new flash. But they said they will ship it this Summer.

And here are some more NEC pictures:
Laowa STF 105mm f/2 (T3.2) Lens Hands-On Preview by ePhotozine).
Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter Hands-on Photos by John G Moore and Photographyblog.
Sony Wireless Flash System Hands-on Photos Photographyblog.

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Sony Tidbits…

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Customizing Sony Cameras & Other Tips!

Carl Zeiss 50mm Plannar vs Zeiss 55mm Sonnar (SonyAlphaForum).
Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens Review – Sony Version (SonyAlphaLab).
Zeiss Sonnar 2.8/90 T* Review (Phillip Reeve).
Are the Extra Dollars Worth the Upgrade to the Full Frame Sensor? (iLoveHatePhoto).
Big difference between A7 and A6000 in IQ ? (SonyAlphaForum).
LEICA ELMARIT-R 19 mm f/2.8 on Sony A7r (Vintage-lenses.blogspot).

Richard:I wrote a blog on using the A7RM2 memory functions for landscape photography:
http://www.richardfoxphotography.com/sony-a7rii-ilce-a7rm2-memory-presets-1-2-m1-m2-m3-m4-landscape-photography/

Ali:Here’re my first impressions and some full size sample photos of Zonlai 25mm F1.8.
http://photopensieve.blogspot.com/2016/01/zonlai-25mm-18-first-impressions-and.html

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BestBuy and GetDigital Sony FE camera/lens savings: Zeiss 55mm FE for $699!

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You know have two way of saving $$$ on Sony FE stuff. Buy them Open Box or Grey Imported

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$300 off on the [shoplink 45959 ebay]Zeiss 55mm FE (Click here)[/shoplink]. With 3 year US warranty.
$160 off on the [shoplink 45831 ebay]Sony A6000 with kit lens (Click here)[/shoplink].

Open Box BestBuy deals with 1 year Sony US warranty:
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$110 off on the Sony 70-200mm E-mount lens at [shoplink 45917 ebay]BestBuy (Click here)[/shoplink].
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$100 off on the Zeiss 16-35mm E-mount lens at [shoplink 45941 ebay]BestBuy (Click here)[/shoplink].
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$60 off on the Sony 50mm f/1.8 E-mount lens at [shoplink 45910 ebay]BestBuy (Click here)[/shoplink].

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