Goody hair tie around lens bayonet (Courtesy: Ferrell McCollough)

The following is an official Sony answer to Bart (in NJ) request regarding the Sony A7-A7r light leak issue:

Sony is aware of and acknowledges this light leak problem with the A7 and A7r and our engineering department is currently researching a solution. We will release a notice to the owners once a resolution is found.

And if you want to get rid of the problem now follow SAR reader Ferrell McCollough (blog here) advice:

I started with black electrical tape and recently discovered a hair tie (elastics) to be an easy, non-sticky alternative. It’s easy to carry in any camera bag too. Get the Goody variety because it does not have the metal connector and “it will give you the hold you need and the comfort you crave.” They are available at drug stores or online. They are the perfect diameter to stretch around the lens and fit snugly at the joint between the lens and body. Even if you catch them with your fingers while handling the camera they snap back into the groove. Also, it’s easy enough to leave on to cut down on moisture and dust and the possibility that “normal” exposures might be effected by a light leak. The biggest bonus is that it’s NOT unattractive!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Goody-Ouchless-No-Metal-Hair-Elastics-Little-Black-Dress-27255-36-count

On his blog you can see a simple test that proves how this completely fixes the issue.

Thanks Ferrell McCollough!

It’s quite frustrating to get delays over delays on the new Sigma A-mount zoom lens release. Today Sigma Germany informed one of our readers that they will release the 24-105/f4 Art and 18-35/f1.8 DC A-mount zooms in mid May.

You cannot preorder the 24-105mm zoom yet but the Sigma 18-35mm can be preordered at Amazon, BHphoto and Wex UK.

Here is the original Sigma Germany mail:

Guten Tag Herr XXX,

wir danken Ihnen für Ihr Interesse an unseren Produkten. Leider ist uns nicht bekannt, warum man mit der Lieferung der Sony Anschlüsse so lange wartet, oder zögert.
Lt. Aktuellem Lieferplan sind die Sony Anschlüsse ca. für Mitte Mai geplant.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

You can now download the a6000 PDF manual at http://support.sony-asia.com.edgesuite.net/consumer/IM/4532055111.pdf.

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Sony A6000 preorder list with US and Europe links:
Sony A6000 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama, BHphoto (Click here), SonyStore (Click here). In Europe at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, AT, NL, BE, CH, FI, SE, PT, WexUK.
Silver A6000 at WexUK (Click here).
Sony A6000 with lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama, BHphoto (Click here), SonyStore (Click here), Sony Canada (Click here), WexUK (Click here).
Silver A6000 with lens at WexUK (Click here).
Sony 70-200mm FE at Amazon (CLick here), BHphoto (Click here), SonyStore (Click here). In Europe at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, AT, NL, BE, CH, FI, SE, PT