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- 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.... - Quick review of the Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount
Nikonrumors (Sunday, 29 December) - Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount review by John Hall (product page): This lens arrived well-packed in a box padded with foam. It included a hood and two lens caps. As a f1.4 lens, it is nice and fat to let lots of light through to your sensor.... - Software deals ending soon: 50% Off ON1 Photo RAW SonyAlphaRumors (Sunday, 29 December) - These software offers will soon expire: save up to 50% on Topaz AI software bundles (Click here). 50% Off ON1 Photo RAW Save 25% on DxO software bundle (Click here). A couple of hot deals still going on: Prime members save 25% on all new Nextorage CFexpress Type A...
- Curious Sony A7sII review: Why Sony’s $500 Full Frame Camera is SO Valuable SonyAlphaRumors (Sunday, 29 December) - Sometimes it’s worth reading a new report about an OLD camera. Do we always need the latest and greatest to create beautiful works? The post Curious Sony A7sII review: Why Sony’s $500 Full Frame Camera is SO Valuable first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- Ending on December 31: 15% off on all Viltrox lenses SonyAlphaRumors (Saturday, 28 December) - Viltrox launched 15% discount on all their E-mount lenses will end soon on December 31: $135 off on the new 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE lens at Amazon, BHphoto. $87 off on the 16mm f/1.8 FE lens at Amazon, BHphoto. $87 off on the 75mm f/1.2 E lens at Amazon, BHphoto....
- December best sellers at Yodobashi store: Sony 28-70mm GM takes the lead! SonyAlphaRumors (Saturday, 28 December) - Capa Camera has published the best-selling devices of the first half of December in its Yodobashi store. It’s a good indicator about how the Christmas sales are going: Best selling cameras: Canon EOS R5 Sony Alpha 7 IV Canon EOS R6 Sony Alpha 7C Nikon Z9 Sony Alpha 1 Canon...
- EXTENDED: The big Sony rebates will end on December 30 SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 27 December) - Sony has extended its holiday discounts until December 30: $1000 off on the Sony A1 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. $400 off on the Sony A7IV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. $400 off on the Sony A7rV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. $300 off on the Sony A7sIII at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. $200 off...
- Crazy wild rumor about a new 400-800mm f/8.0 GM lens SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 27 December) - Guys, it’s vacation time and I need a break. So I figured I’d take the chance to post this crazy rumor I received from an anonymous source. I give it 0.000001% that it’s true. And I wonder why such a lens makes any sense at all! The “source” wrote: The...
- Just announced: new Pergear 12mm f/2.0 II APS-C E-mount manual focusing lens SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 27 December) - Pergear announced the second generation 12mm f/2.0 II APS-C manual focusing lens (preorder here). The new version improves on the following: Made from durable aluminum alloy, it weighs only 230 grams—70 grams lighter than the first generation. The post Just announced: new Pergear 12mm f/2.0 II APS-C E-mount manual focusing...
- Today only: Save $120 on the new 4th generation 480GB OWC Type A card sold by BH SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 26 December) - You get a super fast 480GB Type A card for $199 only at BHphoto (Click here). A couple of hot deals still going on: You now save up to 50% on Topaz AI software bundles (Click here). Prime members save 25% on all new Nextorage CFexpress Type A and SD...
- This is how much the Sony E-mount camera design changed in 11 years SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 26 December) - The first Sony A7 camera was announced in October 2013. In 11 years, the body has grown in size and compared with the new Sony a1II it is now: 2,5mm taller 9,2mm wider 24,7mm thicker (mainly due the larger grip) The A7 weight was 474g while the Sony a1II weight...
- Zeiss Loxia 21mm officially marked as discontinued in Japan SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 26 December) - As reported by Asobinet plenty of Japanese stores marked the Zeiss Loxia 21mm lens as discontinued. The lens is still in Stock at BHphoto: Back in 2018 Zeiss announced their last Batis/Loxia FE lenses. I hope the Zeiss management will think about updating and making new Batis/Loxia lenses in the...
- Sony A1II dynamic range tests: Improves slightly over the A1 SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 25 December) - Bill Claff from PhotonsToPhotos measured the dynamic rage of the new Sony A1II. Ther are a few minor differences: Dynamic range is improved across the board by around 0,2-0,3 stops High Conversion Gain moved from ISO 500 to ISO 640 Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet,...
- Breaking Down the Cinematography Style of Erik Messerschmidt
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 25 December) - I've been making it a priority to just seek out the world of different cinematographers, to see how they handle different tones and working with different directors. And I've found that one of the most versatile DPs out there is Erik Messerschmidt. He's worked on four Fincher movies, comedy and... - 'Scrap' Actress-Writer-Director Vivian Kerr On Doing It All NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 24 December) - Sometimes, when you have a clear and distinct vision for something, you're driven to see the whole thing through on every level. In filmmaking, that can mean taking on various roles, from writing, directing, or even starring. But for Vivian Kerr, it meant all of the above. Vivian Kerr is...
