SonyAddict reports that the major Sony a9 firmware update version 5.0 that was announced in January will be officially released on March 25th. Examples of the upcoming Sony A9 real-time tracking feature can be found here.
Recently the price of the Sony a9 dropped in the US by $500 to $3,998: Adorama, B&H, Amazon (some listings offer free accessories).
Here is some additional information on the upcoming Sony a9 firmware update version 5.0 (click for larger view):
Panasonic, Sony and Blackmagic have scheduled press events for the 2019 NAB show in April:
The previously rumored Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 manual focus full-frame lens for Sony E-mount from Zenit is now officially announced. Shipping will start on March 20th. The price is 50k rubles or around $770. The lens specifications can be found here.
Update – here are a few additional photos sent by a reader:
Press release:
Here is FujiAddict’s recap of the interview with Fujifilm published by the French website Phototrend:
The previously rumored Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount officially announced:
Insta360 announced a new Evo foldable camera that can shoot 180° in 3D and 360°:
Additional information:
In an interview with AmateurPhotographer, Canon confirmed again what has been reported for months now: IBIS is coming to future Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras:
