You can now download the latest RCCDroid “Pro” app which adds new features for the A58,A99 and A700:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glensk.RCCDroidPro&hl=en
http://rccdroidpro.glensk.com/

Full tethering via Android with the following features:
Preview of taken pictures on an Android Display (Semi-Lifeview)
Change of Cameraparameter
Wireless shutter release over Bluetooth
Shutter release via sound monitor
Focus Trap
Long Term exposures without touching the camera
HDR without touching the camera
Timelaps
Extended HDR up to 13 shots +-4EV
Bulb intervalometer (Startrail and HDR Options)
Start of Video
Write GPS-Data to JPG pictures (EXIF)

Fra Umberto Panipucci
Fireworks, Sony nex 7, 24mm f 1:4.5, iso 200, 0,6 sec.

Time to catch up with a selection of SAR readers pictures that have been posted during the week on our SAR Facebook wall (full pictures list here).

Short financial news about Sony: As you are aware of Sony doesn’t really have a good time lately. But Sony CEO Hirai promised that Sony will make profit in 2015. Japantoday says:

Hirai’s vision of Sony’s turnaround centers on key technologies such as image sensors, cloud-based services and wearable devices.

A couple of days ago I reported how Sony was able to make profit in the imaging division despite the loss in compact cameras sales (any other company has the same problem). The good news is that Sony sells more interchangeable system cameras and they are also increasing their sales in the high-end premium compact camera market.

Sony A7s Menu and rolling shutter test from Helder Filipe Martins on Vimeo.

Sony RX10 in Ruegen at Vimeo.
A77II test at Itmedia.
Sony A7S Full Res Sample Photos (Photographybay).
Really Right Stuff is taking pre-orders for their new L-Bracket for the a6000. Go to Reallyrightstuff.com to pre-order. Price for the modular set is $120.
A6000 review at Beforethecoffee.
Sony HX400V review at CameraLabs.

Desy: “I just came back from my vacation/wedding in Cancun and made a lil travel video with my new Sony A6000. 90% of it was shot with the A6000 and kit lens. All the shots in the water was with a Nikon AW120. And the shots at the end of the video that are widescreened are clips from my actual wedding video (Canon 5Diii). Enjoy! https://vimeo.com/95661508”

Robert: “Just thought your readers may be interested in two videos that I produced exclusively on Sony cameras. Both videos use footage from my nex5n (converted to infrared), nex7, and rx100ii. http://youtu.be/ATxzuh_zEyQ and http://youtu.be/BnrAQ9Z08lM”

Pierrick: “It seem there are a matter with electronic shutter speed on A7 with speed faster or equal to 1/1000e of sec. See this link: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=1AD41E6D28250F6D!34034&authkey=!AH6WrGu2jDuO6yA&ithint=folder%2c.jpg. On the beach, you can see a grey band on the left after 1/1000 sec. On the other picture you can see with and without electronic shutter speed. We try with the A7 of “Stilgar” (you know him for test between A7r and Leica M) who had both A7r and A7 and his A7 had the same matter.”

Ruben: “There is a very nice exhibition is scheduled for this weekend: http://exposureshow.com/ As a part of the show they are giong to have “Hands on” in depth presentation of Sony a. The link is here: http://schoolofimaging.ca/Courses/84618-Hands-on-Lab-Sony-A7.aspx It’ll cost $10 with the proceedings going to a charity but for that you can get a free 8GB SD card, free admission to the show and access to discounted demo units if you decide to buy. There are also many nice sounding presentations scheduled for the 3 days of the show.”