Two new Laowa Tilt Shift lenses coming on October 14

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On October 14 Venus Optics will announce two new lenses:

  • 55mm f/2.8 Tilt Shift lens for Sony Full Frame cameras
  • 100mm f/2.8 Tilt Shift lens for Sony Full Frame cameras

It has ±12mm of movement and ±10° of tilt. No info on pricing yet. Thoe look like nice lenses but I would have loved to get a wider end version too for proper architectural photography.

Here are the first images of the lenses:

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Sony A7rV firmware 3.0 and FX3 firmware 6.0 are available again!

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The new 3.0 firmware for the Sony A7rV is again available (Source Sony)

Sony added this note:

We suspended the Ver. 3.00 software release on 09-13-2024 due to some products failing to update. However, after taking the necessary measures, we resumed the release on 10-09-2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If your camera successfully updated to Ver. 3.00, you may continue using it without issue. (Added on 10-09-2024)

UPDATE: Also the FX3 firmware is available (Source Sony)

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First wild Sony A1II rumors: Same 50MP sensor, new AI features

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I know from reliable sources that the Sony A1II will be on the market in 2025. But that is all I know for sure. What I can share today is a message from a new source about the possible specifications of the Sony A1II. Keep in mind that new sources are obviously unreliable, but I believe that these specifications he mentioned might still be close to reality. Let us therefore read his message:

There’s a high probability the A1m2 will drop before end of year. But the very end of year. The only reason it would be in Jan 2025 would be bc of production issues. I’m told same chip…just the updates we expect AI chip etc, and in same body.No A9III body. The A93 body would be a Mark 3 version bc of existing grip and cages etc and customers. Prototypes are in the wild.

I hope reliable sources can soon confirm or deny this rumor. But if I had to guess the possible specifications of the A1II, these would be more or less what the “new source” claims: Same A1 sensor but improved speed and new AI chip. Why do I think that?

Honestly, the 50MP sensor is still the best in class. I don’t think there is a need for a high-resolution version. Also, since this is a camera for the best image quality with the best possible speed, global shutter is not an option. It is hard to sell a flagship camera that has a dynamic range 1/3 stop lower than its predecessor. I am more surprised to hear that it will keep the same body. The A9III has the best body so far, and it doesn’t seem fair for the A1II to fall short. What do you guys think?

Rumored Sony A1II specs:

  • 50MP (same Sony A1 sensor)
  • new AI chip
  • improved frame rate
  • best in class autofocus
  • C2PA authentication
  • SD+ CFexpress Type A 4.0 generation dual hybrid slot
  • same A1 body style (no upgrade to the A9III body)
  • Announcement between November 2024 and January 2025

If you have more info about the next Sony cameras and lenses you can share send me a message using this contact box or at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

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Ending soon: Here are all Amazon Prime Day Deals

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Last day of the Amazon Prime Day Deals at Amazon USA&CA (and BHphoto too) Rest of the world: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon NL, Amazon PL/BE/SE/, Amazon Australia, Amazon UAE/SP&More

Selection of Amazon Deals for creators:

—–20% off on Reconditioned gear—–

You save 20% at checkout on over 1000 reconditioned and Open Box gear sold by Amazon (Click here). All those items are covered by a 90 fay guarantee:

—–Third party lenses—–

—–STORAGE DEALS—–

Nextorage SD And CFexpress card deals:

Sandisk, Pergear and other storage deals

—–Sony rebates—–

Sony camera deals:

Sony lens deals (selection):

—–Software and other accessories—–

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The hot Amazon Prime deals on Storage you cannot miss!

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Last day of the Amazon Prime Day Deals at Amazon USA&CA (and BHphoto too) Rest of the world: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon NL, Amazon PL/BE/SE/, Amazon Australia, Amazon UAE/SP&More

The true best deals of the Amazon Prime action are on storage:

Nextorage SD And CFexpress card deals:

Sandisk, Pergear and other storage deals

Selection of Amazon Deals for creators:

 

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New Amazon Prime Deal: -46% off on Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan 1TB

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Last day of the Amazon Prime Day Deals at Amazon USA&CA (and BHphoto too) Rest of the world: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon NL, Amazon PL/BE/SE/, Amazon Australia, Amazon UAE/SP&More

We got some new Prime Deals today including this 46% off on the Adobe Creative Cloud plan (Click here). Some more new mentions:

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