- Older News
- First possible 400mm GM II lens specs
SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 2 January) - A new soruce shared the possible specs of the rumored 400mm f/2.8 GM II. Just to be clear, this is not a rumor I got from trusted sources so be skeptical on this one until I can confirm or deny it: Sony is going to make an announcement this Winter... - Year in Review: Camera Lab Tests of 2024 – CineD Focus Check Ep45
CineD (Thursday, 2 January) - CineD Lab Tests are a trusted resource for camera enthusiasts and professionals looking to objectively compare camera sensors and specifications. In this engaging conversation, Nino Leitner and Gunther Machu take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at how these camera lab tests are conducted. Gunther also shares fascinating... - Godox announced the new Cube-C 2-Person Wireless Microphone System SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 2 January) - Godox is busy announcing new gear. After the recently announced affordable flashes they also announced the new Cube-C 2-Person Wireless Microphone System (here at BHphoto). The post Godox announced the new Cube-C 2-Person Wireless Microphone System first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- SmallRig Rotating Side Handle with Trigger REC
News Shooter (Thursday, 2 January) - SmallRig has announced a Rotating Side Handle with Trigger REC for Selected Sony Mirrorless Cameras and a Rotating Side Handle with Trigger REC for Selected Canon / Blackmagic Design Cameras. Both SmallRig Rotating Side Handles with Trigger REC are said to offer a secure grip and camera control. Features include... - SmallRig Rotatable Horizontal-to-Vertical Mount Plate Kit for Select Sony A-Series, FX3 & FX30 Cameras on sale for $54.90 USD News Shooter (Thursday, 2 January) - The SmallRig Rotatable Horizontal-to-Vertical Mount Plate Kit for Select Sony A-Series, FX3 & FX30 Cameras is on sale for $54.90 USD which is a discount of $25 USD. Designed for select Sony A-series, FX3, and FX30 cameras, this Rotatable Horizontal-to-Vertical Mount Plate Kit quickly switches your camera between horizontal and vertical modes...
- New Yongnuo lens on Jan 3 and new Brightin Star lens on Jan 6 SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 1 January) - Two new E-mount lenses (I think both might be autofocus) will be announced soon: Yongnuo will announce a new YN23mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro E-mount prime on January 3th Brigthin Star will announce a new E-mount prime on January 6th I don’t have the specs of the Brightin Star...
- Super European deal: Tamron 70-180mm f/2,8 II for 899€ only (lowest price ever) SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 1 January) - I hope you’ve recovered from your long New Year’s Eve party and are mentally fit enough not to miss this deal :) Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 III for 899€ at FotoErhardt (Click here). Many more Tamron-Sigma-Sony deals can be found on their deal page (Click here). Don’t forget the Sony Europe...
- ZEAPON Micro4 Series Sliders Released – New Quiet Motor with Touchscreen, Safety Lock, and More CineD (Tuesday, 31 December) - Chinese manufacturer ZEAPON has just released the fourth iteration of their Micro sliders: the Micro4 series. Available in both manual and motorized versions, these compact double-distance sliders can take a maximum payload of 12kg/26.4 lbs horizontally and 4.5kg/9.92 lbs in any other orientation. The motorized versions feature a revamped motor...
- Sony CES conference on January 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. PST SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 31 December) - I don’t expect any new Alpha gear to be announced that day. But as always, I hope I’m wrong. But even if nothing comes that day, I’m sure the Sony A7V will be announced very soon! The post Sony CES conference on January 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. PST first appeared...
- Mapcamera shared the 2024 sales ranking: Fujifilm beats Sony SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 31 December) - The big Japanese camera store Mapcamera shared the top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses of 2024. Most sold cameras in 2024: Fujifilm X-100VI (Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama) Fujifilm X-T50 (Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama) Sony A7cII (Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama) Nikon Zf (Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama) Fujifilm X-T5 (Amazon, B&H Photo,...
- For some weird reasons Sony Europe is marking the A6100, A6400 and ZV-E10II as “new” SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 31 December) - A couple of readers from different European countries have brought to my attention that their national Sony stores have labeled some older Sony cameras as “new”. I have no idea why Sony did this, probably a formatting error on the Sony Europe pages? The post For some weird reasons Sony...
- A Real Long Shot from the Movie 'Deepfake'
NoFilmSchool (Monday, 30 December) - Exterior Brooklyn Bridge, night. We open with a close-up of our hero’s face as she runs across the bridge, slowly zooming out until the entire cityscape is revealed.*We added the asterisk a few weeks after finishing the shot list, which meant there were still some unresolved issues. Issues like: Was... - CineMon App Transforms iPad or Mac Into a Professional Cinema Monitor CineD (Monday, 30 December) - CineMon is a new app that will transform an iPad or Mac into a cinema monitor. It features composition guides, scopes, focus assist, image overlay, and other tools to check focus, exposure, looks, and more. Let’s dive in! The importance of using a high-quality cinema monitor while filming cannot be...
- PetaPixel graded the Sony 2024 year with “A-“…but I disagree :) SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 30 December) - According to PetaPixel Sony had a solid year in 2024: It was a clean sweep for Sony in PetaPixel‘s 2024 Awards. The Sony a9 III (announced near the end of 2023 and therefore not relevant to Sony’s 2024 grade) won Camera of the Year, the 85mm f/1.4 GM II won...
- Curiosity: The Sony a7III is the most popular camera among professional photographers, according to a Shotkit survey SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 30 December) - Shotkit asked 1,000 Photographers What Camera They Use in 2024, And here are the findings: Nikon is the most popular camera brand used by professional photographers. 31% of professionals use Nikon, closely followed by Canon (28%) and Sony (20%). Canon is the most popular camera brand used by amateur photographers....
