The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART lens should be shipping in May.

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The new Sigma 50mm ART lens is supposed to give a very close Zeiss Otus performance. But we still don’t know yet what the price will be. But according to Photorumors we can expect Sigma to ship the lens in May. This is what Sigma stuff present at the Photography show in NEC (Birmingham) told to a Photorumors readers.

Sigma already confirmed the lens will come in A-mount too (article here). And a first quality comparison with other 50mm lenses has been posted last week (article here).

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(SR4) Sony 4K camera rumor correction: Not coming at NAB show but at Photokina?

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One source shared a surprising rumor (and correction) on the 4K camera rumor we posted three days ago. He says the camera displayed last year (image on top) will NOT(!) be announced as final production camera at the NAB show in April. Apparently Sony will wait a couple of months more before to launch any 4K in a DSLR looking package. He confirmed that Sony will definitely launch 4K (photocamera styled) cameras but for reasons he couldn’t mention Sony will not be able to launch them in April!

One more thing: He said that Sony will lbirng a couple of “minor” news at the NAB show event in April: evolutionary improvements like  S-Log3, ACES color space and firmware upgrades to Cinealta. There will be a new camcorder too but definitely no 4K DSLR styled camera yet.
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Important: A77 successor is confirmed by many many trusted and anonymous sources. Launch within the next 2-3 months!

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New A6000 Hybrid AF explained by Sony LearnTV.

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If you ever wanted to know what how phase and contrast detection AF works than check this out the well made video made by Tim and Tuki from Sonylearntv. It explains you in easy words why the A6000 is faster the previous NEX cameras.

P.S.: Tim and Tuki, Funny name combination ;)

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

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Plenty of new Sony deals: Up to 65% off on SD cards. NEX-7 superkit for $899 and more…

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We have plenty of new Sony US deals today:

1) Up To %65 off on Sony SD cards at Amazon US (Click here). Runs today only!

2) Special deal page at BHphoto (Click here). This includes:
– Sony NEX-7 double lens kit with case and $100 gift card for $999 at BHphoto (Click here). It’s $899 if you subtract the gift card.
– $300 off on the Zeiss Touit 12mm at BHphoto (Click here).
– Free T30 compact camera with the Sony A7r purchase at BHphoto (Click here).
– 2% reward on the RX10 at BHphoto (Click here).
– $100 off on the Bower 16mm t/2.2 Cine lens at BHphoto (Click here).
– 10% off on the Yasuhara E-mount products at BHphoto (Click here).
– 2% reward and free $50 gift card on Sony RX100II at BHphoto (Click here).

Many more deals on the special deal page at BHphoto (Click here)

3) Sony NEX-3n and NEX-6 with nice discounts and hotsellers at Amazon (Click here).

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Sony acknowledges the light leaks issue. And Ferrell McCollough explains you how to temporarely fix it :)

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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!

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Next Sigma info: 24-105/f4 Art and 18-35/f1.8 DC lenses coming mid May.

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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

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Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs A6000 AF test.

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The video on top shows you a Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs A6000 AF test. Again, in normal light conditions the A6000 simply rocks!

P.S.: A6000 Image samples at Zol China.

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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

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