Sony to release a new Sony A7sII firmware update tomorrow!

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Hurray…This was superfast! Read this:

“Sony will release a firmware update for the α7S II camera on 20th November, 2015. It is designed to eliminate the occurrence of a black spot that may appear in frame when shooting in a specific set of high intensity light conditions.  The new firmware, version 1.10, will be available for download through Sony’s e-support site http://www.sony.eu/support/ on the product page for model “ILCE-7SM2“

found via EosHD.

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A7sII store list:
In USA at Amazon, BHphoto, FocusCamera, Adorama.
In Europe/Asia at ParkCameras, WexUK, Jessops and Digitalrev.

 

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First Sony RX1rII tests at Dpreview and Imaging Resource.

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Imaging Resource tested the different LPF (low pass filter) settings:

“The trade-off between moiré and overall sharpness is evident, especially in the first example with the bottle label.”

Dpreview added the studio test scene and the RX1rII shows an impressive tack sharp resolution.

The new RX1RII will ship starting from next week at Amazon US (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).

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Noticed something strange? New Sony A68 is not available for preorder outside Europe.

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Well, if the just announced Sony A68 was supposed to get back some “confidence” in the A-mount system well it seems it’s definitely not enough. A couple of things that not look…right are:

  1. The new Sony A68 can be predordered in Europe only (See Technikdirekt). There is yet zero info if the camera will be ever available in other regions.
  2. Sony Australia officially said they will no more sell A-mount stuff. That seems to hint that no major A-mount stuff is supposed to be announced in future?

So we are back again at the start: What’s Sony’s real plan with A-mount? Please Sony give us some “solid” answer. A new A99II example would do just fine :)

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Sony FS5 4K E-mount camcorder review at Cinema5D. And one annoying limitation reported by Newsshooter.

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Cinema5D published the first impression review of the new FS5 4K E-mount camcorder:

The Sony FS5 is a well balanced package for the documentary/wedding/indie/news shooter cameraman. For those who are looking for an easy to use large sensor solution, be it “full auto mode” or “full auto focus” this is a very good alternative.
On the other hand, the advanced shooter will not feel neglected and be able to take control on most if not all camera functions in a manual way. As with most of Sony’s latest products, this one will receive a firmware update soon after its release to answer some of the shortcomings already found since the time it was announced. Sony also promised to introduce a future RAW recording capability for this camera at a later stage. Exciting.

Newsshooter pointed out one limitation of the camera

Last week we published news that the Sony FS5 won’t allow simultaneous recording of 4K internally to SD card, and externally to an external recorder at the same time. This means that anyone wanting to record to an external 4K recorder like the Atomos Shogun and at the same time internally to SD card for backup is out of luck.

There is also a Sony FS5 4K Hands on Video at Adorama Blog.

The new E-Mount 4K camcorder can be preordered in two versions:
FS5 body only at Adorama and BHphoto.
FS5 body with kti lens at Adorama and BHphoto.

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Sony Tidbits…(ZEISS Loxia and Batis On Location Review).

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ZEISS Loxia and Batis On Location Review

Sony FS7 firmware update confirmed for December 2015 – gains 2K center scan, movable focus magnification and more (Newsshooter).
Sony 70-200mm f4 OSS review at ThePhoBlographer.
Sony RX10 vs. Panasonic FZ1000- Powerhouse All Rounders at Bargain Prices (Photographic Central).
Zeiss Otus 55mm review at SLRlounge.
Digitizing my diapositive slides with my A7 (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony A7RII and Zeiss Milvus 85mm (Jorge Torralba).

David: “Earlier today it occurred to me that sometimes we all forget to just have some fun with the camera. Today I set my new A7RII to use Sonyy’s creative modes and wandered around Richmond, a city-fringe suburb of my home town of Melbourne, taking photos. Here is a link to some of the photos that I liked: http://havefunwithsony.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/back-streets-of-richmond-victoria.html
Thinking about it, I am surprised about how many camera reviews (not just the A7RII) cover nothing more than “and it has the usual creative modes as well, if you’re that way inclined.” They’re fun!”

Anonymous: “Although clearly not a Sony rumor, your readers might find this interesting. Here is an active Kickstarter Project that is going gangbusters: Hercules – The World’s Smallest Camera Motion Control System.
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2044759634/hercules-the-worlds-smallest-camera-motion-control/comments
Depending on the Reward that you select, this is a pocket-sized device that will do motorized panoramic moves, motorized time lapse moves, motorized dolly moves on any flat surface and motorized slider moves on the supplied track.
Be sure to read the updates section regarding the Stretch Goals. They have already reached a Stretch Goal #1 that allows magnetic to be used for speed ramping start/stop and repeat moves — like a second shooter for a B-Camera.
Anyway, I thought your readers might find it interesting, especially while the campaign and reduced pricing is still available.”

Sony Europe deals:
Aktion: 15% Rabatt auf Original Zubehör und bis zu 50 EUR Sofortrabatt auf Objektive (Amazon Germany).
Bis zu 50 EUR Sofortrabatt auf den Kaufpreis beim Kauf einer ausgewählten Sony Kamera (Amazon Germany).
Gratis Halterung für Sony Alpha 7R (nur Gehäuse) (Amazon Germany).
Up to £200 cashback on a selected Sony Digital Imaging selection (Amazon UK).
Offre de remboursement Sony : Jusqu’à 100€ remboursés sur une sélection de produits Photo (Amazon France).

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SLR magic 50mm f/1.1 FE lens now available for preorder at BH. First hands-on by Newsshooter.

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You can now preorder thew newly announced SLR Magic Cine 50mm f/1.1 Lens at BHphoto (Click here). And Newsshooter posted a first hands-on video of the lens:

More new deals:
Sandisk instant savings at Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Plenty of special photography accessory deals are listed on that BHphoto page (Click here).
Sony A6000 superbundle deal at [shoplink 42562 ebay]BestBuy (Click here)[/shoplink].

Open Box deals with 1 year Sony US warranty):
$500 off on the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM at [shoplink 42518 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].
$400 on the Open Box A7rII sold by [shoplink 42512 ebay]OneCall (Click here)[/shoplink]
$300 off on the Open Box A7II sold by [shoplink 42523 ebay]OneCall (Click here)[/shoplink]
$200 off on the Sony A7II with kit lens at [shoplink 42515 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].
$170 off on the Sony A7II at [shoplink 42514 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].
$150 off on the Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE at [shoplink 42521 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].
$150 off on the Sony FE 24-240mm at [shoplink 42516 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].
$130 off on the Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS at [shoplink 42519 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm FE at [shoplink 42520 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].

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DxO tests the 16-70mm E-mount Zeiss lens: “good balance of sharpness and uniformity”

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DxOmark (Click here) published the fulL Zeiss 16-70mmf /4.0 E-mount lens review:

Although the overall DxOMark score is perhaps a little discouraging for a $1,000 stabilized zoom, the Sony Zeiss E 16-70mm f4 OSS actually has a good balance of sharpness and uniformity. It has low chromatic aberration, and distortion at 16mm is very well corrected, even if it’s bordering on the difficult to correct complex type. It might not wow users at either end of the zoom range, but it does in fact have excellent performance at 35mm.

What makes the lens even more appealing is that you save $300 on the Hasselblad version at BHphoto (Click here)!

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