Overheating issues with Sony cameras are nothing new – they have been going on with some models since at least 2010 (with the Sony a33 and a55 cameras). There are now several new reports that the latest a6300 camera also overheats during video recording: “Sadly pros can’t even rely on the A6300 as a B-camera due to the overheating, […]
→ The US price of the new Nissin i60A flash is the US was announced: $339.99. → New book: “Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX1R II“. → Another Canon 1DX II sensor performance comparison, also taken down, but still available on Google cache. → New J.B. Camera Designs wood grip for Fuji X-Pro2 now available. → […]
A reader sent me this hands-on with the latest Sony a6300 camera and G-Master FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens from a recent event in Asia (the entire set of pictures can be accessed on flickr):
Sony released new firmware updates (version 3.10) for their a7 product line and a6000 cameras with support for their latest lenses, phase-detection autofocus and few other minor updates. Download links:
→ Sony patented a new way to attach a better camera to a smartphone (maybe something similar to the current XQ1). → Canon has a patent for a 28mm f/1.4 lens. → Canon filed for a patent for in-camera image stabilizations. → Another one from Canon: moving sensor to improve contrast AF. More info available here. […]
The new Techart PRO Leica M lens to Sony E-mount AF adapter that will let you autofocus manual Leica M lenses on Sony a7 cameras is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama, Addition information on the new adapter, including features, specs and multiple hands-on videos and reviews can be found over at LeicaRumors.
Sony announced a new HX80 compact camera (price: $348) with 30x zoom and built-in retractable EVF. Key features for the new model are included below: Premium 30x ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x “Clear Image” digital zoom capability Built-in pop-up OLED Tru-Finder EVF w/ high contrast and vivid colors 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS […]
The latest Leica rumors: new M camera without LCD screen, tilt shift SL lenses The new Leica M-D camera: will it have a rangefinder? More Techart Leica M lens to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter demo and hands-on videos Pentax K-1 sample photos *UPDATED* US price of Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens announced: […]
In a recent interview with focus-numerique, Sony confirmed (again) their commitment to their own A mount:
Phottix published a new teaser on their website with the words “It’s coming“. What could it be? Well, the name of the uploaded picture is “Odin-II-for-Sony“. The Phottix Odin II flash trigger is currently available only for Nikon and Canon, so my bet is on a new Sony version.
