For work I constantly do use external storage for backup and editing. The new thunderbolt 5 standard now allows for super fast transfer of data.

LaCie:

• Rugged SSD Pro5 4TB for $549 at BHphoto and Amazon.
• Rugged SSD Pro5 2TB for $349 at BHphoto and Amazon.

OWC:

• OWC 4TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD for $549 at BHphoto and Amazon.
• OWC 2TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD for $379 at BHphoto and Amazon.

Sabrent:

• Sabrent Rocket XTRM 5 4TB for $599 at Amazon.

Sony FX2 preorder links
USA: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama (preorders open tomorrow May 29)
EU: Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK

Youtube reviews:

Sony FX2 preorder links
USA: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama (preorders open tomorrow May 29)
EU: Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK

Topaz is offering two new deals:

1. $30 off on Photo AI
2. $50 off on Video AI

Sony has officially released the live stream video for tomorrow’s announcement (see above). I turned up the brightness to see more of the MASSIVE, editable EVF:

The preorder page is up at BHphoto (with preorders opening on Maz 29).

Sony FX2 specs:

• 33MP sensor of the Sony A7IV and Sony A7cII
• AI chip
• integrated tilting EVF (resolution unclear yet).
• The EVF is nothing like the LUMIX GX9. It’s big! Like the GFX100 one.
• mechanical shutter
• AI AF
• 4k60 super 35
• 32 bit float audio
• Body is thicker than the FX3
• cooled FX body (active ventilation)
• same ports and storage of the FX3
• vertical battery grip available
• Price around $3500
• Announcement May 28