Get one; I’m astounded at how useful this is. It’s especially for people who need the complete lens range in one zoom; if a 24-70mm is enough, the RX100 MK IV is the same thing in a smaller package. While I can see slight differences in color rendition between the RX10 III and my DSLRs, few other people will, and the RX10 Mk III’s technical qualities are better than 99% of the people who will use it. Sony has come a long, long way in recent years, and this RX10 Mk III may now be the only camera you need for just about everything.
Cinema5D tested the video capability fo the camera and was not impressed by it:
The absence of previously available features like ND filter and a constant fast aperture leads me to think that this particular model is aimed more for the photographers among us rather then the videographers.
Sony RX10 Mk III: First Impressions (Bokeh).
Sony RX10 III First Shots (Imaging Resource).
The ultimate hiking partner? Sony’s RX10 III goes the distance (Dpreview).
Sony RX10 III: primeras muestras (Quesabesde).
Sony RX10III 1st Shoot: More Blades, a Toothpick, and a Spoon Added to the Swiss Army Knife of Cameras (Dpatsblog).
The new Voigtlander Heliar 10mm f/5.6 native Sony Full Frame E-mount lens can be preordered now at BHphoto (Click here). The lens is priced at $899 which is exactly $100 more than the Voigtlander 15mm FE lens. Here is the full lens description:
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Offering an incredibly wide field of view while maintaining a rectilinear design, the Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm f/5.6 Aspherical Lens from Voigtlander is dedicated to full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, and features an updated Heliar design to limit distortion and maintain consistent sharpness and illumination to suit mirrorless camera designs. One aspherical element is employed in the 13 elements, 10 groups optical design to control spherical aberrations and distortions throughout the aperture range. The lens also uses a manual focus design to permit fine-tuned control over focus placement, with a minimum focusing distance of 11.8″, and a Selective Aperture Control System allows you to de-click the manual aperture ring for smooth, silent exposure adjustment to suit filmmaking applications.
Incredibly wide 10mm focal length lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 130° angle of view. It is also compatible with APS-C models where it will produce a 15mm equivalent focal length.
Rectilinear (non-fisheye) design maintains straight lines toward the periphery of the frame for a more realistic portrayal of architectural and other geometrically complex subjects.
Updated Heliar optical design helps to maintain consistent peripheral illumination, eliminate color fringing, and reduce distortion; making it ideal for use with mirrorless digital cameras.
One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to control spherical aberrations and improve clarity, sharpness, and resolution.
Manual focus design permits smooth, refined control along with a minimum focusing distance of 11.8″.
Selective Aperture Control System produces a stepless, de-clicked aperture ring, which provides silent and smooth exposure adjustment that is well-suited for video application. The aperture ring can also be configured to utilize traditional 1/3-stop clicks for more intuitive tactile control over exposure settings.
Ten-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth quality of bokeh.
Built-in lens hood guards the front lens element and also helps to control lens flare and ghosting.
Contacts transfer all Exif data between the camera and lens in order to permit full use of camera functions, including focus magnification, image stabilization, and lens corrections.
Yep, I am sure you almost forgot about it but there is a new A-mount camera from Sony :) The A68 will ship soon in USA and here is a new review from Photographyblog:
The Sony A68 is an excellent alternative to a mid-range DSLR, offering the same excellent auto-focusing performance as the top-of-the-range A77 II camera. In summary, the Sony A68 proves that there’s still life left in the Sony A-mount camera range. It’s both a worthy alternative to the DSLR competition and Sony’s smaller-bodied E-mount system.
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Mateo: “just wanted to share some sony a6300 slow motion footage. So people know what it looks like in a domestic setting (and with a little love in premiere)https://vimeo.com/165209117“
