Two new firmware updates from Sony: → Sony released firmware update for the a7S II camera to fix the sunspots issue (video examples of the issue can be seen here and here). → Sony released uncompressed 14-bit RAW firmware update 2.0 for the a7 II camera (see full press release).
I already mentioned that the new SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 full frame lens for Sony FE-mount will be on display at the InterBEE show. Here is a quick hands-on video report:
SLRMagic announced a new 50mm f/1.1 lens for Sony FE-mount. The US price is $349 (available for pre-order). Additional information:
Other savings/rebates/deals: Canon EOS M (up to $250 off) Panasonic LUMIX cameras (up to $500 off) Olympus lenses (up to #100 off) Fuji cameras (up to $900) Sony lenses and Sony cameras Sandisk memory cards (up to 65% off) Adobe Creative Cloud is 20% off for Black Friday $20 off the new Topaz Texture Effects
→ Another Hasselblad HV price drop – now $8,500 off (was $8,000 off before). → Sony confirms the a7S II sunspots issue – it is a PAL-only problem and a firmware fix is coming soon. Video examples of the issue can be seen here and here. → New Aquatica underwater housings for the Sony A7r II & […]
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II camera that was announced last month is now available for pre-order: Amazon Adorama B&H WEX Photographic (UK) Shipping is expected to start on November 25th:
I have been critical to Sony for abandoning their A-mount users and today, just like with the RX1R replacement, I was proven wrong: Sony announced a new a68 camera with a (plastic) A mount, translucent mirror and 4D FOCUS system. I am now also pretty sure that they will even come with a6000 replacement. The new […]
Here is the full press release from B&H: Sony to Bring Uncompressed Raw to a7 II via Firmware Update; Follow B&H Photo Explora Blog for Updates Photography News: Sony’s Latest Firmware Update Brings an Uncompressed Raw File Option to the a7 II, Along With Support for Phase-Detect AF With Adapted Lenses and Additional Customization Options […]
Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Sony A7r II mirrorless camera. The price is $2,699. Additional information:
The Sony RX1 R camera (grey market) is now available for $1,899.99 ($900 cheaper). Other Sony deals: Sony a7 (refurbished): $829.99 Sony a7 II (refurbished): $1,299.99 Sony a7s (grey market): $1799.99 Sony RX100: $398 $20 off the Adobe CC photography plan (12-months subscription). You can also still get the CC photography plan for $7.99/month.
