Sony 400-800mm f/6-3-8.0 G lens preorders:
BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK.
Sony 16mm f/1.8 G lens preorders:
BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Amazon UK.

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There is a new firmware update here:sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7m4/software/00288929

Benefits and Improvements

• Supports the Write Digital Signature function for still images as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution
  • Installation of a paid license is required for use.
  • The timing for the provision of paid licenses to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
  • Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
• Fixes an issue where switching the recording frame rate immediately after shooting causes audio and video to be recorded at different speeds or results in unstable operation in subsequent recordings
• Fixes an issue where the cursor does not move correctly when multiple identical items are registered in the function menu
• Fixes an issue where recording video by pressing the MOVIE button in still image shooting mode causes certain button operations to stop working
• Improves the operational stability of the camera

For $19 you can buy the new Elevation Lab on Amazon (click here). It’s the only way to find your camera if you lose it or get robbed. I actually AirTag all my gear and it saved me in the past when I lost it. So get one!

The Schneider Kreuznach AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE was developed in co-operation with Samyang (which is also the manufacturer of this lens in Korea). There is no information yet about the price and availability of this lens (except of a general 2025 note). But we have at least some pictures showing it mounted on the Sony camera:

And first image samples shot with this lens can now be found at Lenstip (Click here).

Key Features of the Schneider Kreuznach 14-24mm f/2.8 FE lens:

• World’s first 14-24mm (Sony E) compatible super-wide zoom lens allows front filters (77mm filter size)
• Enables ultra-close-up shooting at just 0.18m
• Jointly developed with Schneider-Kreuznach
• Compact and Lightweight
• Weight: 445g Only

via DC.watch via Pronews.

With this lens

via DC.watch

And Getnavi was able to test the bokeh effect:

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The Sandisk Extreme Pro SD cards have been discounted and now have the lowest price ever:

• $70 off on the 512GB card at BHphoto and Amazon.
• $40 off on the 256GB card at BHphoto and Amazon.
• $25 off on the 128GB card at BHphoto and Amazon.

You save big on the 96GB Nextorage Type A cards sold by Amazon (Click here). That’s $196 off which makes it $293 only. An extremely good price for this VPG200 rated card!