Lots of big deals on Sony refurbished gear sold on Amazon: $1200 off on the Sony A1 !!!

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There are a ton of Sony E-mount cameras and lenses with great rebates and 90 day guarantee sold by Amazon (Click here). The specific camera gear deals can be found here and the Sony only deals can be found here. Here are some of the many deals I selected for you:

Cameras:

Lenses:

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Finally: CFA finally shared a list of VPG VERIFIED CFexpress Type A cards. And here are the recommended cards for your Sony camera!

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Finally we have an accurate list of RELIABLE Type A cards!

The CompactFlashAssocitation tested all currently available Type A cards and those are the cards that are proven to support the minimum Bitrate and therefore ave consistent performance:

VPG 400 class (minimum fo 400MB/s the card can write continuously). Links to Amazon US&EU:

VPG 200 class (minimum fo 200MB/s the card can write continuously). Links to Amazon US&EU:

What is Video Performance Guarantee (VPG)?

The Video Performance Guarantee (VPG) is a standard established by the CompactFlash Association to ensure that memory cards can handle the high data rates required for video recording. Specifically, VPG guarantees a minimum sustained write speed necessary for recording high-quality video without dropping frames. This is crucial for professionals and videographers who rely on uninterrupted, high-resolution video capture.

The VPG classes marked by the logos on the card (e.g., VPG200, VPG400) indicate the minimum number of megabytes per second (MB/s) that the card can write continuously. Higher VPG ratings are indicative of better performance enabling more demanding video formats like 4K as well as allowing high-frame-rate recordings to be captured reliably. This standard helps consumers select the appropriate memory card for their specific video recording needs ensuring compatibility and performance.

CFA-Certified Media Cards that Support VPG Profiles

The following products from CFA Members are certified by CFA to support VPG classes VPG200 and VPG400.  For a card to support VPG, the card must pass the VPG certification test by CFA.  These cards will have the VPG certification logos – the clapboard logos with either 200 or 400 designators –  on their labels. End users requiring VPG Profiles should choose media cards from this list.  This list will be updated in real-time as new products are introduced.

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EU deals: Big rebates on Tamron/Sigma lenses, 13% off on the 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

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This weekend you save big on Tamron lenses sold by FotoErhardt, Amazon DE, WexUK and Fotokoch. There are also Sony/Sigma and SD card deals. A shortlist of deals:

There are lots of great Sony refurbished deals at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon Italy, Amazon France, Amazon Spain. Here a selection:

Amazon Germany (click here for full list):

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Funny test: This is how long it takes to write the 120 frames of the Sony A9III on an old Sandisk 8GB 30MB/s SD card

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Our reader Edde Burgess got his new Sony A9III and used his old and slow Sandisk 8GB 30MB/s SD card to see how long i would take to clear the buffer:

I jumped on the front porch and shot a bird at the feeder on Hi+ 248 photos that took 6 minutes 15 seconds to buffer… 2 minutes 24 seconds to load Into Lightroom. I just need 700 of these cards.

Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.
Sony 300mm at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.
Sonny A9III Vertical Grip at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.

 

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New Ulanzi F12 Mini Camera Flash Speedlite for Sony cameras

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You can now buy the new Ulanzi F12 flash at Ulanzistore.

Features

  • Take Your Portrait Shooting to Next Level:  Create your desired lighting effects both indoor and outdoor.
  • Pocket Size: Weighing only 108g,this speedlite also offers a storage bag for easy transportation.
  • Standard Hot Shoe Mount: Compatible with mainstream camera brands including: Sony,Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, etc.
  • Reliable Exposure: High-speed flash to make your picture shine even in dim environment. This speedlite has a GN of 12, a High Speed Sync of 1/250s, and a CCT of 5600K. (*It is recommended to use this speedlite within 4m)
  • Keep Every Moment Stunning: 1-7s recycling time makes continuous flash shooting possible. The lower the flash brightness, the less it takes to recycle back to full power.
  • User-friendly Display: It comes with a display and multi-functional buttons for easy operation.
  • Support Auto & Manual Modes: In Auto mode, the speedlite adjusts its output through a sensor itself; in Manual mode, you can adjust the dimming.
  • Type-C Charging for Convenience: With a built-in 1200mAh battery, it also supports USB-C charging with a power bank. And it takes about 2.5h to be fully charged.
  • Dry and Wet Separation, Organized Storage: Neat and organized small accessory storage, with thoughtful dry and wet separation.

Specifications

  • Material: ABS
  • GN: 12 (ISO 100 in meters)
  • CCT: 5600K
  • High Speed Sync (HSS): 1/250 s
  • Recycle Time: 1-7 s
  • Dimming: 1-100%
  • Charging Port: Type-C
  • Charging Time: about 2.5h
  • Working Voltage: 3.7V
  • Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
  • Net Weight: 108g±5g
  • Dimensions: 72*60*50mm±5mm
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