Max Yuryev made a tentative comparison between the EOS-R5 and the rumored specs of the Sony A7sIII.
In the end those are two very different cameras. I think the EOS-R5 is definitely more of a Sony A7rIV kind of camera with extra video features. I guess Sony’s future Sony A7rV might have 8K too. What do you think?
Press text via Sony press center:
Sony Announces Expanded Capability of Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) for Third Party Developers
New Version 1.01 Empowers Commercial Clients with Addition of Linux Operating System and New Remote Camera Control Functions
Sony today announced an updated version 1.01 for its Camera Remote Software Development Kit, expanding the functionality and versatility of the SDK for developers and integrators.
Sony, the industry leader in both full-frame and mirrorless cameras, has released the SDK based on extensive interest in its camera line-up from commercial customers since this February, and has been further expanding the solution since its launch.
The new SDK Version 1.01 allows for improved functionality with professional drone applications thanks to the addition of Linux[i] compatibility. Additionally, the new software will increase remote control capabilities over camera settings. New functions, which are appealing to the workflow for a wide variety of professional and commercial industries including security, entertainment and many others, include:
Ability to set Focus Magnifier Setting
Utilise expanded Focus Area setting when using AF Area Position[ii]
Zoom will be adjustable through Zoom Type Status, Zoom Scale, and Zoom Bar Information functions
Operate detailed White Balance (WB) settings including: Custom WB, Auto WB (AWB) Lock, Biaxial Fine Tuning and Picture Effect.
Control Media Format, Flash, and interval shooting
Adjustable frame rate or file format for video shooting
“The voice of our customers is critical to every aspect of our imaging business and following the phenomenal feedback that we received after the launch of the original SDK, we want to continue to introduce features that customers are asking for”, said Yasuo Baba, Professional Business Marketing Director, Digital Imaging, Sony Europe. “We will evolve our SDK to meet the growing demands of our commercial clients across a number of industries, ultimately allowing them to capture, measure and create in ways they never could before.”
Mike Dewhirst, CEO of Evolve Dynamics, the UK-based engineering company specialising in UAV/RPAS aircraft (drones) systems and software for police, search and rescue, for fighters and military said, “The ability to harness the fantastic resolution of the a7R IV opens up a plethora of new opportunities for our products and customers, particularly when used in the security and safety industries. We focus on delivering the best products possible for customers like the Police in the UK and with the new Sony SDK 1.01, we will be cutting development time by at least a factor of 3, enabling us to bring more powerful products to market faster – helping customers achieve their objectives better, faster and safer.”
SDK Version 1.01 is available now and can be downloaded HERE.
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I just got this from one reliable source:
The Sony A7sIII will have a double card slot. It has two slots both capable of taking SD cards and CFexpress mini.
Now here comes the confusion: I trust this source but he said “CFexpress mini”. Don’t know if he meant the well known CFexpress Type B cards or if Sony will use the new CFexpress Typ A cards. If you wonder what those cards are Explora wrote an article about it:
Most recently, the CompactFlash Association has released the CFexpress 2.0 specification. This allows for three different card formats. Type A is the smallest and can feature up to 1 lane for 1 GB/s transfers.
Or maybe he meant the new SDexpress cards? If someone reading this knows the answer drop me a message!
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Note for SAR readers: The reliable source only writes through contact form. So I hope he reads this and clarifies the rumor
Meike announced a new battery grip you can preorder now at Amazon US and Amazon UK,
The grip allows for easier vertical shooting, double the battery capacity, and features a wireless remote with a 100m range and an LCD display.
Features:
Working Voltage: 7.2V-8.4 (grip) /3V (remote)
Working Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C
Applicable Battery (Not Included): 1-2pcs NP-FZ100 (for grip) / 2 x AAA batteries (remote)
Size: About 122*66*61 mm (grip) / 108*30*21mm (remote controller)
Weight (batteries not included): approx. 230g (grip) /32g (remote)
Tokina announced this 400mm f/8 Reflex lens which you can use on any Sony camera with the Adapter TA-013 for Sony E..
Press text:
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the sales release of Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF lens.
Sales will commence on August 7, 2020.
Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF is a 400mm super tele lens that adopts catadioptric type optical design with a constant F8 aperture. The lens offers compact alternative to standard tele photo lenses as more and more photographers are looking for easy-to-carry gear. 400mm F8 Reflex MF is designed keeping in mind active travel photographers seeking for outdoor landscape, wild nature or birds by providing compact and lightweight lens to be rediscovered in the new era of also compact but high-tech mirrorless cameras.
Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF adopts 0.75mm pitch and 42mm thread mount standard, that allows this lens to be attached to any camera by using different mount adapters.
Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF can be required in Solo and Kit packages as below:
Mount adapters can be also purchased separately:
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