The new generation NYA-EVO backpack has now been launched on Kickstarter (Click here):
For our backpack materials, we experimented with tons of sustainable options and settled on ECONYL® — which transforms nylon waste, otherwise polluting the Earth, into ECONYL® — a regenerated nylon. It reduces the global warming impact of nylon by up to 90% compared with the material from oil.
The Chinese company Hikrobotics.com announced a new camera featuring the brand new Sony 150 megapixel sensor. The camera is meant for FPD detection, PCB AOI, file scanning, etc. and it has one interesting feature: In High Res mode it takes 605 Megapixel images!
Here is the press text:
Introduction:
MV-CH6040-10XM camera adopts Sony® IMX411 sensor to provide high- quality images. It uses CXP-6 interface to transmit non-compressed images in real time, and its max. frame rate can reach 1.45 fps in full resolution.
Key Features:
On Monday August 8th at 13:00 London time Sigma will announce these two new Full Frame E-mount lenses:
via Digicameinfo
ThePhoBlographer spotted this surprising result posted by DxOmark. The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 FE lens (available at Amazon US, BHphoto, Amazon DE, Amazon UK) outperformed the ten times more expensive Zeiss Otus lens:
UPDATE: The Zeiss was tested on a lower resolution camera, and this surely had a negative influence on the score. Moreover this score is not perfect, it’s a subjective standard of scoring results. So don’t take it as a perfect tool for final judgment. Still, the Yongnuo remains impressive!
Tamron 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 FE lens at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. Fotokoch DE. Foto Erhardt DE. Wex UK. Park UK.
The lens is still NOT in Stock anywhere due the chip shortage. But if you are one of the few lucky owners you can now download the firmware update here: tamron.jp/en/support/release_note.html. This update improves the following:
Press text:
August 4, 2022, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka; Headquarters: Saitama City), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announced the development of TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile™, a dedicated application for smartphones and tablets running with Android OS that provides convenient use in the field and expands the possibilities of video and still photography.
The application is the mobile version of the TAMRON Lens Utility dedicated PC software that has earned praise from many TAMRON lens users since its release in October 2021 and was developed in-house by TAMRON.
| Application Name | TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile™ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DATE OF LAUNCH | Planned within 20222 | Compatible OS | Android 6-123 |
| Compatible Lens | 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) |
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1 Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
2 Release date is subject to change depending on development conditions.
3 Compatible with Android devices fitted with USB Type-C ports only.
October 2021 marked the release of TAMRON Lens Utility, a dedicated PC software that enables the customization of various functions of select TAMRON lenses to match the video and still photography style of the lens user. Since then, we have received feedback regarding improved convenience from customers wishing to make lens function customizations when shooting in the field. As a result, we have developed TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile for Android OS. Using the TAMRON Connection Cable4, an Android smart device can be connected to a lens to easily configure lens customizations without requiring a computer.
A new function that enables lens operations to be controlled from a smartphone has also been added. For example, the A-B Focus function that smoothly shifts the focus from one preselected subject to another can be setup without touching the lens.
Expansion of functions in the future is possible to make users even more comfortable to try out video production.
4 TAMRON Connection Cable (USB Type C to Type C) (Model CC-350) is sold separately.
* Lens firmware updates are not supported with the Mobile version. Performing firmware updates requires the TAMRON Lens Utility for PC and a computer.
* This application is designed for Android OS. Please note that iOS is not supported at this time.
Dedicated features developed for the smartphone can be configured to perform tethered control.
(Features that can be configured with the Remote Set Button in the application)
– A-B Focus: Set 2 focus positions (A and B) and make the focus shift between A and B5
– Focus Preset: Set your desired focus position and move the focus to the recorded point by a single tap of the Remote Set Button5
– A-B Focus: Set 2 focus positions (A and B) and make the focus shift between A and B5
– Focus Preset: Set your desired focus position and move the focus to the recorded point by a single
press of the Focus Set Button5
– Select AF/MF: Select AF and MF function using the Focus Set Button
– Switch Focus Ring Function (Focus/Aperture): Switch Focus Ring Function from focus adjustment to aperture adjustment
– Assign function from the camera: Assign custom functions from the camera body to the Focus Set Button
5 With the Mobile version, the focus travel time can be specified in 0.1-second increments. With the PC version, there are eight possible speed levels.
*The function of the Focus Set Button can be cleared.
– MF Ring Rotation: Change the rotation direction of the focus ring
– MF Method: Choose the method of focus operation when using the focus ring
* As the application is still under development, the screenshots are subject to change without notice due to design evolution or other factors.
