Amadeusz Andrzejewski sent me this message:

I wanted to show you potential proof, that the Sony A9 III sensor might be ‘welded’ from two smaller sensors. As a part our test of this camera we always do 3-minute long ‘dark’ exposures to see how a device would behave in an astrophotography applications.
Here’s a 3-minute exposure with the lens cap on taken with an A9 III at ISO 51200: pliki.optyczne.pl/SA93/darki/SA93_i051200.JPG

You can clearly see a line in the middle of the sensor that may (but we obviously can’t be sure) suggest, that the A9 III sensor is actually two smaller sensors ‘welded’ together. For context – Arri does that with their larger format cameras. The Alexa LF has a sensor that’s two ‘standard Alexa sensors’ joined together. And for Alexa 65 they weld together 3 standard sensors.  And they’re pretty open about this, so such technology is proven to exist.

Here’s the chapter of the test containing the dark frame analysis: optyczne.pl/499.7-Test_aparatu-Sony_A9_III_Szumy_i_jako%C5%9B%C4%87_obrazu_w_RAW.html

Now, I do not have the engineering skills to investigate this. It seems very unlikely to me that two sensors were welded together. But perhaps some Sony engineers reading this post can give us an answer to this phenomenon?

DxO just released the brand new Nikon collection 7 (Click here to see all new features). You can download a free trial version here.

Nik Collection 7 by DxO, with a New Faster and Smoother Workflow

Paris (France): DxO Labs, the company that is standing at the forefront of photo editing technology, presents the latest edition of Nik Collection, the photo editing suite of seven premium applications which, extend the capabilities of programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo, and DxO PhotoLab.

“Nik Collection exists to accelerate visual creativity in any photography workflow. With version 7, not only have we maximised performance, but we’ve introduced new selection tools that deliver a remarkable level of control,” Boris Oliviero, Product Director.

New Options for Nik Color Efex

• Nik Color Efex now features an extended HSL filter for extending colour range selections. complete with a new Vibrancy slider.
• Dynamic Filters enables you to stack and reorder filters and even create local adjustments.
• Access Nik Viveza plugins as filters from within Nik Color Efex introducing a fluid and simplified workflow.

U Point Local Adjustments now have Powerful New Adjustment Tools

Nik Collection’s signature U Point technology gets three new tools to give users outstanding precision when making selections for local adjustments.

• The new Polygonal Tool allows photographers to quickly select irregular shapes.
• Control Points can now be modified into any elliptical form.
• Luminosity Masks can be used for accurate and faster selections by targeting levels of brightness.

Work Faster with Speed Upgrades

• Images now launch up to 30% faster, enabling a more efficient workflow.
• New Switch To, feature enables you to seamlessly move between plugins.
• Quick Export lets you output images without leaving the plugin or app, allowing you to make fast comparisons of image versions.
• New look and functionality for the library with a Quick Search tool and the ability to organise users presets and filters for faster access.

Other Changes

Nik Perspective has been removed from Nik Collection 7. With parallel installation, owners of Nik Collection 6.3 will still be able to continue to use Nik Perspective.

Price and availability

Nik Collection (Windows and macOS) can now be purchased at: www.dxo.com
Nik Collection 7 upgrade £145 €159 $159
Nik Collection 7 full version £79 €89 $89

I will always credit Angelbird for having been the first to launch affordable Type A cards (at least compared to what we had from Sony and Lexar). And finally we are getting some new cards soon. A source reported:

“It is most likely that these will be announced at the end of May/beginning of June. Stock should be available to order at the time of announcement. I don’t have the exact specifications, but it is an “upgrade” over the previous card.”

My guess is that those cards will have VPG200 (or VPG400?) ratings. Don’t know if they will also support the 4.0 standard like the like the new OWC Type A cards are in Stock at Amazon US! Those are the options:

• 480GB for $319
• 960GB for $519

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Thanks “source” for sharing this!

Creating a Retro Aesthetic by Adapting Classic Lenses to a Sony Alpha E-Mount camera

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports review at SonyAlphaBlog.
Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens Review (ePhotozine).
Die beste Kamera der Welt? Global vs. Rolling Shutter | Sony A9 III Review by Dennis Schmelz.
Sony Camera Buying Guide for Content Creators (Explora).
Best Microphone for Streaming (42West).

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Peak Design announced the new Coyote straps you can get now at Amazon (hover the product image and click on “Add cart”), Peakdesign and BHphoto.

These are well-known straps with a unique Anchor mount that allows for quick addition/removal of the strap. And it’s not just a new color version: The Coyote leash and strap contain 35 percent recycled nylon. A first step toward a “greener” product range.
The strap is capable of supporting up to 90k, so it is super strong and is designed to distribute the weight around the neck in a way that doesn’t feel uncomfortable.