Sony A1 review roundup

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Preorders:
Sony A1 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Focuscamera.
Sony XPeria 5G PRO at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon.
Sony A1 in Europe at FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. WexUK.
Join the Sony A1 Facebook group here.

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Here is a dropbox link to DNG files that can be viewed in Lightroom (converted from the Sony ARW files) by Marc Galer
Sony a1 added to studio test scene for stills and video (Dpreview).
Sony A1 First Shots: Browse our sample photos from Sony’s supercharged 50MP flagship camera (Imaging Resource).
An Excellent Camera That’s Overkill for Most: Sony a1 Review (ThePhoBlographer).

Walter sent me this coll picture and text:

Happy Thursday.  I had the use of the new Alpha 1 yesterday for a portrait session.  The Sony person just received it the same day and two hours later I have captured portraits with it in JPEG and RAW.  During the outfit change, I captured a still life of an 8×10 view camera along with the Alpha 1.  I thought to myself “Passing the Torch” when I saw the image today.  I used my A7RIV for the image.

Alpha 1 in mechanical shutter only made a slight noise and extremely fast eye track focusing. It was cool going directly from the Alpha 1 to the A7RIV for the noticeable difference in performance.

I give you permission to share the attached image if you like and of course it would be my honor if you do.

Take care,Walter van Dusen

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Funleader just announced a new updated version of their 18mm f/8.0 caplens

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You can buy it right now on their worldwide online store (Click here).

Funleader CAPLENS 18mm F8.0 for M-mount is an updated verison of CAPLENS 18/8 for better user experience in street and landscape photography. Its appearance, touch and operation is perfectly integrated with classic and elegant style of Leica cameras. With the help of the focus stick, you can shoot blindly by estimating focus distance.

Its ultrathin body and ultralight weight makes you fully enjoy photography with no burden. More importantly, it will not scare people. All you need to do is pick up your camera and shoot interesting scenes according to your intuition!

By using our Funleader Leica M lens adapter, you can also use this M-mount CAPLENS on Leica L/ Sony NEX/ Canon EOS R/ Nikon Z/ Fujifilm X Cameras!

FEATURES

  • Focus Distance: Featuring the focusing dial (120°) to control depth of field, we shortened the minimum focal distance from 2.62ft (0.8m) to 1.48ft (0.45m), which helps to capture smaller details with closer focusing distance.
  • Full-frame Lens: This type of lens is designed for street and landscape photography holics with full-frame mirrorless cameras. it offers excellent performance, yet is fantastic to handle and quite affordable.
  • Slim Shape: It doesn’t include any electronic components so that it’s only 0.55in (14mm) thick and weighs only 40g. The lens barrel is completely made of aluminum alloy, which makes the lens solid and durable. The one-piece structure highlights its slim shape and excellent quality.
  • Hyperfocal Distance: It features depth of field from 1.48ft (0.45 m) to infinity. Therefore, there is no need to focus and you can get images with enough details as well.
  • Ultra-wide Angle Lens: The 18mm powerful ultra-wide angle lens gets everything in the picture with enough details and high contrast. When shooting landscapes, architecture or interiors, Funleader CAPLENS 18mm F8.0 for M-mount will enable you to capture it all without cropping out important parts of the scene.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Focal length: 18mm
  • Frame: 35mm Full-frame
  • Mount: Leica M-mount
  • Aperture: f/8.0
  • Field of view: 100°
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.48ft (0.45m)
  • Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
  • Coating: Multi-coated
  • Body material: Aluminium
  • Weight: Approx. 40g
  • Size: 2.01in Ø x 0.55in (51mm Ø × 14mm)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • 1 x Funleader CAPLENS 18mm F8.0 for M-mount
  • 1 x Rear Lens Cover
  • 1 x Cylindrical case
  • 1 x Quick Start Guide

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!

  • Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and all European Union Countries.
  • Please allow 2-6 weeks for delivery to the rest of the world.
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Reminder: That camera bag hotseller project on Kickstarter is ending soon

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As usual be aware of the risks on backing up a project. But despite those risks people really keep buying this new bag on their official Kickstarter page (Click here).

One more RELAIBLE project:

Impressive: This Smart Electric Tripod Head raised nearly TWO million dollars(!!!) on Kickstarter (Click here to read what this is all about). The maker is the very serious company BENRO which means there should be really veeeery low risk of scam. Here is how it works:

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