Asobinet reports the lens has been discontinued in Japan. You still can find it in Stock at Amazon US&EU and BHphoto but I guess that soon the lenses will be sold out. This is a bit of a surprising move from Sigma and I wonder i this means a new generation version will be announced soon.
Sony just posted this teaser for the launch of a new “Burano” named CineAlta camera on September 12. I wonder if this is an E-mount or PL-mount camera (seems like PL?)
CineD already has the new Burano in their hands and they do write:
CineD had early access to BURANO and we are encouraging you to join us on September 12th at the camera release time for an exclusive interview featuring the camera and its capabilities with my colleague Nino and a senior Sony representative. We can assure you that you won’t be disappointed!
A curiosity: Sony’s current high end E-mount Cinema Camera lineup is named Venice (see at BHphoto). Burano is the name of a small inhabited island near Venice. Less busy, more popular and super beautiful (you got to visit it!). So this new camera will be the successor of the Venice 2…likely with 8K recording?
Check out the TON of new deals at BHphoto’s dealzone (Click here). This includes deals on SD and Type A cards and External Hard Drives. Another hot deal: Nearly $100 off on the excellent Manfrotto BeFress sold by Amazon US (Click here).
BIG Sony deals:
For the very first time you save on those superb Sony cameras:
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GoPro announced the new Hero12 you can preorder now at Amazon US&EU and BHphoto. As you know I do live in the middle of the Alps and do a lot of Hiking/biking. So I am going to see how this one performers (I was unhappy with the Insta360 ONE RS 1 quality). Still, I do believe Sony is missing an opportunity by offering a proper high quality Action Camera ecosystem. The new LR1 should have had also an optional LCD screen to make it a potentially superb (although expensive) action camera!
Watch form minute 13 where photographer Blair Bunting shared an interesting tidbit: The LCD screen of the A7rV stopped working at 20km (65,000 feet) altitude. And because of that he had to shot blind. Sony is notoriously very quick and generous with firmware updates so I am sure they will fix this ASAP ;)
Press text:
Firmware Enhancements to Enable Remote Support for Focus Position Setting and Focal Length, In Addition to Expanded Menu Settings and Event Notifications
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2023 – Today, Sony Electronics announced an updated version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows users to operate Sony’s cameras remotely from their computer. Updated functionality includes compatibility with the newly announced ILX-LR1 camera and support for third parties in the development of bespoke applications using the leading performance of Sony cameras.
Version 1.10 of the camera remote SDK, which will be available to download for free beginning September 13, 2023, and Version 1.11 in November 2023, offer new features that are particularly important for inspection/surveying, drone, e-Commerce and video shooting applications. With the latest update, it expands to recently launched compatible models: ILCE-7CR and ILCE-7CM2 with Version 1.10, and ILX-LR1 with Version 1.11.
Version 1.10 (and later) supports the following new features:
For more details*, please visit: https://pro.sony/ue_US/digital-imaging/sdk
* Regarding this SDK version, the above site will be updated after 9/13
Compatible cameras
Sony is a market leader in mirrorless full-frame (35mm) cameras, renowned for their speed, image quality, resolution, compactness and wide lens line-up.
The Camera Remote SDK can be used to control several cameras in the Sony camera range, with the full list of compatible cameras available here:
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/sdk/en/index.html *
* Regarding this SDK version, the above site will be updated after 9/13
Camera Remote SDK Details
Camera Remote SDK allows users to control Sony’s cameras remotely from a computer, from changing the camera settings, to remote shutter release and live view monitoring. With this SDK, software developers can design bespoke applications tailored to business requirements, integrating Sony’s professional equipment for size-critical drone and speed camera systems as well as other medical, education, government, and e-commerce functions.
Exclusive stories and exciting new content about all of Sony’s other imaging products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com, a site created to educate and inspire all fans and customers of the Sony Alpha brand.
I am totally surprised to see this: You alreayd save $300 on the Sony A7cII WITH 28-60mm lens sold by Amazon US (Click here). This kit sells for $2499 elsewhere! Hurry up and grab the deal!
UPDATE: Amazon now “corrected” the price to $2499. But some quick SAR readers were lucky to get it…chapeou!
Another hot deal: Nearly $100 off on the excellent Manfrotto BeFress sold by Amazon US (Click here).
BIG Sony deals:
For the very first time you save on those superb Sony cameras:
All new Sony rebates can be found on those pages at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon. More special mentions:
