New 85mm f/1.4 autofocus FE lens to be announced soon by a chinese manufacturer
According to a trusted Weibo source a yet not named Chinese manufacturer will soon announce a new 85mm f/1.4 autofocus FE lens.
POLL: Let Tamron know which one of the patented lenses they should make
Tamron patented a bunch of quite extraordinary lenses. Now le them know which one you would seriously consider to buy!
Loading ...Below you can find my personal opinion on all of those lenses (note, in video I forgot that the 20-50mm patent was f/2.8 and the f/2.0 patent was for a 25-50mm lens):
SAR note: We got a zillion standard primes…those who will select 50mm f/1.4 will get banned from this website forever!
Sony issued a new FX3 and FX30 Firmware Update: Now adds Anamorphic De-Squeeze, 24p, 4K DCI Recording, Creator App compatibility.
FX3 firmware download here.
FX30 firmware download here.
CineD had the exclusive chance to test the new firmware ahead of their release today:
UPDATE: Also Amando Ferreira had the chance to test it:
Some wild A9III rumors: Going to focus on Stills performance?
I got this from a new source:
Every time a camera with a new sensor comes out, we (Sony) prioritize new production lots with new process routes into the system. This is happening more recently with new stacked sensor. I don’t know the details, but what I can say for sure is that we are prioritizing the new full-frame stacked sensor. The way the route is seen is quite different from other stacked sensors, so it can be said that it uses new technology. This sort of thing usually happens in our fab about three months before a new camera launches. So I guess we can expect a new full frame stack camera coming soon (maybe a9iii?) Hope this information is useful!
And this is from a second new source:
Had a chat with a sony rep at a university event who seemed to suggest that a new a9III wouldn’t have the articulating screen that a7rV has as stills photographer seemed to prefer the older style. With this in mind, he seemed to suggest that proRes for video won’t be included. He framed it like there was gonna be a move with the a9 and a1 series to purely pro stills cameras dropping decent support for video.
My thoughts on these two rumors in my latest video (don’t forget to subscribe my youtube channel):
New patent discloses the Tamron 75mm F1.4 Di III lens design
Tamron patented the 75mm F1.4 Di III lens design:
- Focal length: 75.830
- F-value: 1.458
- Half angle of view: 16.269
- Image height: 21.630
- Overall length: 111.780
- Back focus: 22.252
Is this a kind of lens you would like to buy?
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Sony Electronics Launches New SDK Version Taking Remote Shooting and Camera Integration to the Next Level
Press text:
Sony Electronics Launches New SDK Version Taking Remote Shooting and Camera Integration to the Next Level
Sony’s new Camera Remote SDK version introduces faster processing speed and enhanced function support as well as extending compatibility to the ZV-E1
SAN DIEGO, CA. April 12, 2023 – Sony Electronics announces the launch of a new version (Version 1.08) of the Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) that enables remote operation and setting changes of Sony cameras. Version 1.08 widens the range of potential applications with new features, as well as expanding the compatible models. Version 1.08 means the SDK can be used with the ZV-E1 full-frame interchangeable lens camera, announced on March 29, 2023.
“With each SDK release, we are integrating learnings from customers and expanding the functionality and magnitude of applications and capabilities,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “The updated SDK allows our cameras to be used in more industrial and B2B applications, ranging from photogrammetry or medical companies, to inspection, and e-Commerce. We are excited for professional clients to have the ability to explore new functionalities.”
Key new features include:
- Improved processing speed: In repetitive shooting scenarios, the processing speed for setting, shooting, and transferring files is reduced by approximately 20%i, improving workflow efficiency. This will be perfect for e-Commerce applications, where users need to take 360 degree continuous pictures of an object or model for web publishing, with quick turnaround times. Capturing more frames in a shorter time also means that battery life is optimized, which is particularly important for drone applications such as mapping or surveying.
- Added support for shutter trigger by electrical signal and remote power on/offii. In photogrammetry, photobooths or even road traffic management, an electrical signal improves the accuracy for triggering image capture, opposed to a software-based trigger.
- New remote settings support: Version 1.08 supports remote menu settings for video, including picture profile settings and timecode (TC)/user bit (UB) settingsiii. This will create an enhanced workflow for video making and widen possibilities for existing photo-based applications.
- “Overheating warning” status notification: This function allows the camera to notify remote users of any significant increase in temperatureiv. In outdoor applications such as desert roads or systems where the camera is embedded in a wider computer infrastructure with high heat due to processing, users will be able to monitor the cameras more precisely.
With this SDK release, software developers can design bespoke applications tailored to business requirements, integrating Sony’s equipment for size-critical drone and speed camera systems, as well as other medical, education, government, and e-commerce applications. This SDK will continue to be available free of charge. The Camera Remote SDK can be used to control several cameras in the Sony camera range including Cinema Line cameras, with the full list of compatible cameras available here.
For details and download of the Camera Remote SDK, please refer to the following URL: Camera Remote SDK | SONY
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