I'm on my once in a lifetime around the world trip and my Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS broke down in middle of nowhere in Philippines.

The problem:

• Camera body (Sony A7sII) does not recognize lens aperture and it cannot be controlled. When switching lens on and off and flicking camera power the camera might show the right aperture just for 0,5 seconds and then disappear into -.

• Lens aperture sometimes randomly "hunts" between aperture fully open and closed until it always gets stuck in closed (~f36).

• Focusing works very randomly. Focus mode cannot be changed due to "Lens not attached properly or not supported"

• Still photos can be taken (not in focus) but no video cannot be recorded.

• There is a strange ticking sound inside the lens when camera power is turned on and lens attached.

Tried fixes:

• Contacts are cleaned and no physical damage can be seen on the lens. Other lenses Sony FE lenses work fine with the camera body.

Have you guys experienced similar problems with Sony FE lenses??

I'm truly getting desperate. :(

Send me a DM if you're interested.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pilotfly-H2-Gimbal-with-Two-Hand-Holder-/182279991192?

Willing to sell directly through Paypal for $1,000.

I've had the gimbal for two months, and it is absolutely in like new condition. I am only missing the manual to the Two Hand Holder. Everything else is there. Total run time is about 30 minutes. I really only film my family for home videos. The reason I am selling is because I have moved to smart phone gimbals as it's a better fit for me personally.

• 1" 20Mp BSI CMOS sensor
• Full sensor readout like RX10
• 14.2M pixels used in video
• Built-in ND filters (3 steps - 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64 ND)
• 12x F2.8-F4.5 zoom, 29-348mm
• 4k24p and 4k30p with XAVC S encoding.
• Video modes : XAVC-S 4K : 3840×2160/30P, 24P; XAVC-S HD : 1920×1080/60P, 30P, 24P;AVCHD:1920×1080/60p(PS),24p(FX,FH),60i(FX,FH), 1440×1080/60i(HQ,LP); MP4: 1280×720 30p
• 120FPS slo-mo
• OLED EVF
• Wi-Fi
• price below $2000
• Available in March

Preorders:

• http://www.amazon.com/Sony-FDRAX100-Video-Camera-3-5-Inch/dp/B00HNJWVIA/
• http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1022653-REG/sony_fdrax100_b_hdr_ax100_full_hd_handycam.html

your opinion?

Shot with a Canon 5D Mark III and Panasonic GH2; I would love to hear what you guys think.

Any shares and subscribes are much appreciated!

Vari ND Filter

E-Mount Lever Lock

REC2020 implemented

power LED next to the on/off switch.

There’s now a thumb screw on the grip arm extension.

10 assignable user buttons.

The XQD cards now stick out 4.3mm more than on the FS7 mark 1.

Improvements to the big viewfinder loupe.

The LCD attachment was improved.

US 10,000USD

Germany 11.200,-€ net plus VAT (outch) FS7 I still available at 7.059,-€ net

• Sony 18-105 F/4 is a good contender, but its limitations are softness at the zoom extremes, and 18 is not very wide. It also has a very poor close focus distance.

• Zeiss 16-70 F/4 is sharp, and this may be the best option. Unfortunately its max aperture is also F/4.

From my understanding, neither sigma, tamron, nor tokina make E mount fast standard zooms. Have I missed any obvious contenders?

Now, Sony's new PlayStation 4 Pro comes (in November) with significantly improved, 4k/HDR capable hardware - but only an ordinary BluRay drive, so it cannot replay UHD BluRays. Epic Fail.

That's even more bewildering as competitor MicroSoft built an UHD BluRay drive even in its much lower powered XBox S.

Specs

• 11.1P Exmor R CMOS image sensor
• 3x Smooth Zoom
• 8MP interval recording
• 4K Time-lapse capture
• Burst Motion Shot LE
• Upside-down Flip
• Full 1080p HD Video Recording
• HFR (High Frame Rate) 720p @ 120p and 100p
• PAL mode (25p/50p)
• 2-ch stereo mic
• Live Streaming
• Wind Noise Reduction
• Audio ON/OFF
• Manual setting White balance / AE shift
• Loop recording
• Upgraded Highlight Movie Maker
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Built-in Tripod Socket
• INCLUDED 60m Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1)

Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has today introduced the latest addition to its acclaimed Action Cam POV camera lineup, the HDR-AS50 model.

The new camera brings the benefits of Sony's latest and most innovative video technologies to more customers than ever before, including SteadyShot™ image stabilization, smooth zoom and field angle adjustability, high-bitrate XAVC S™ video recording4 and 4K Time-lapse capture. There is also a new, smaller, lighter Live-View Remote that acts as a perfect complement to the new Action Cam. It is offered together with the camera in a kit, model HDR-AS50R.

The new action camera features an 11.1 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor paired with a ZEISS® Tessar lens and utilizes SteadyShot image stabilization to keep footage steady and smooth when shooting everything from motocross stunts to aerial landscapes. The stabilization system is also specially tailored to reduce low amplitude vibration typically caused by radio-controlled helicopters or drones.

New to the HDR-AS50, users can now adjust the field angle of a shot with "wide"1 and "narrow" options available to help ensure the scene is captured properly based on the environment. The new camera also features an enhanced 3x smooth zoom, allowing shooters to get even closer to the action during movie recording.

Based on extensive feedback from athletes, filmmakers and more casual users, the HDR-AS50 offers an enhanced interface with larger, more intuitive icon and button operability. Additionally, the new Live-View Remote2 acts as an extension of the camera, with the ability to fully control its capabilities including start/stop recording, power on/off and more. Thanks to its versatile design, the remote can also be attached to various accessories such as Shooting Grip (model VCT-STG1) and Handlebar Mount (model VCT-HM2) using supplied mount adaptor, or worn as a wristband using supplied strap. As with select Action Cam models, users can also control the AS50 with their smartphones and tablets3 through use of the PlayMemories Mobile application. The new camera also has adjustable beep sounds as well as three tally lights on the top, front and back to allow greater awareness of recording settings in bright or noisy environments.

The HDR-AS50 model is compatible with the high bitrate XAVC S format4, allowing it to capture all scenes with impressive detail and resolution, and has a Time-lapse Capture feature that shoots still images in pre-set intervals. The images can then be turned into a stunning 4K time-lapse movie utilizing the Action Cam Movie Creator software. 5 The Action Cam App can also create Time-lapse movies in Full HD6.

Additionally, Sony's own in-built movie creator - Highlight Movie Maker - is available in the AS50 model. The innovative feature, which now utilizes face detection technology, automatically assembles a video highlight package that can be viewed, paired with custom music.

The HDR-AS50 comes with a large range of accessories including a supplied Underwater Housing MPK-UWH1 that is certified down to 197 ft. / 60m in depth. An optional Cap Clip accessory (AKA-CAP1) is a perfect fit to any casual uses from travel to fishing.

Price: $249

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electronic-auto-Aperture-Canon-EF-EOS-lens-to-SONY-E-NEX5-NEX-7-FS700-VG-adapter-/200822676987?pt=US_Lens_Adapters_Mounts_Tubes&hash=item2ec1f6ddfb

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/848144-REG/Sony_PMW_F3L_RGB_PMW_F3L_Super_35mm_Full_HD.html

I can tell it dropped from US$4,995 sometime in the last 48hrs based on Google's cache:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:f3DRVKbhbYQJ:www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/848144-REG/Sony_PMW_F3L_RGB_PMW_F3L_Super_35mm_Full_HD.html+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=nz

I was hoping Archive.org could give me insight into the price history over the past year. But sadly the most recent copy it shares at the moment is from October 2014 when it was $14,995:

https://web.archive.org/web/20141006031730/http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/848144-REG/Sony_PMW_F3L_RGB_PMW_F3L_Super_35mm_Full_HD.html

Adorama sadly doesn't sell it currently, just a kit for $13,800:

http://www.adorama.com/SOPMWF3G444.html

But it does have three in used condition (V condition $2,100, E- condition $2,400, E condition $2,575):

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=recommend&sku=US_VDCSOPMWF3

And on eBay I can see sold listings for US$2K. I believe if people look around at their local private sales they'll find it even cheaper, I picked up one myself three weeks ago for US$1.2K via that.

Incredible price drop from 2011 when the Sony PMW-F3 first came out and it was nearly $20,000! ($16K for the body plus initially US$3,800 for the firmware upgrade)

It has had a far faster price drop than similar cameras of that era (give or take a year) which were priced similar (or even cheaper than the F3 was), such as: Canon C300, RED Scarlet, RED One, Sony FS700, BMCC. They've all seen big price drops, falling half in price, or even more. But none have seen the price fall to a tenth of the original cost! (or even less!)

I wonder why. I've got a few theories, it is was a rather popular enough camera in its niche (TV / documentaries / etc). Thus lots of F3 cameras were sold, which is causing mismatch in supply vs demand. As there is low demand because it never caught on amongst amateur/indie filmmakers (because they too quickly got distracted by the next shiny item, such as RED or BMD), who'd be the people who could soak up the supply of F3 cameras on the second hand market. As professional TV crews wouldn't be buying up F3 cameras in large numbers, they'd instead be moving on to an F5/F55.

So why are there not more indies picking up these cheap F3 bodies? I'd say there are a few reasons: its bulk, it is "only 1080", no raw, PL mount (too pricey for many indies), and SxS cards are pricey. (last two reasons are non issues, as under that PL mount you've got the FZ mount, and there are dirt cheap adapters for SxS to use standard SD cards. But many people won't realise this initially, and just be put off from getting an F3)

Makes you wonder what camera now which are priced way outside our reach will then be very affordable by 2019?

Alexa Mini? Doubt it, it will still hold onto its popularity and prestige for a long time.

Sony F5? Well... is the one directly after the F3, kinda makes it the obvious candidate to keep an eye on. The F5 after all is already feeling pricing pressure from Sony's own cheaper FS7, URSA Mini and other cameras will keep up the pressure.

KineFinity KineMAX 6K? Doubt it will sell enough to create a future large supply vs demand in balance.

Sony FS7? Perhaps this is the one to watch for 2019 deals, but it is already starting from a very affordable point. So it surely will fall to a similar price point by 2019 I guess, but it certainly won't fall to being a tenth of its original price.

AJA Cion? Eh, I suppose it might... but I doubt I'd pick it over my own F3!

Other candidates? Thoughts?

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Crime/Drama 92min

Shot in the summer of 2014 in Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City

Using 2x Red One MX camera's some hacked GH2, and a couple of shots on a Sony A7S.

Lenses: Zeiss Super Speed

Specifications:

• Lens Mount Type : Sony E-mount lenses
• Aperture : f/3.5-5.6
• Filter Diameter : 40.5mm
• 8 groups, 9 elements (4 aspheric surfaces)
• Minimum Focus Distance : 9.8" (0.25m)
• Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture)
• Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) : 2-5/8" x 1-13/16 (64.7 x 29.9mm)
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 24mm-75mm (35mm equivalent)
• Lens Weight : 4.1 oz (116g)
• Maximum Magnification : 0.215x
• Steady Shot Mode:Active : Lens-based Image Stabilization (OSS)
• Price: $350

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SELP1650-16-50mm-Power-Zoom/dp/B0096W1PG6
• http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666487151#features
• UK: http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-sony-e16-50mm-f3-5-5-6-oss-lens/p1532763
• DE: http://www.sony.de/product/dal-travel/sel-p1650

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072752-REG/sony_pxw_x70_professional_xdcam_compact.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/758895-REG/Sony_PMW_EX1R_2_PMW_EX1R_XDCAM_EX_Full.html

To also throw in a third one for comparison with these two, the Sony NEX-EA50 or even the Sony FS100 as a fourth consideration to be included (if only either one had built in ND filters, then I reckon this would be the strongest choice here perhaps?) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1076767-REG/sony_nex_ea50m_nxcam_camcorder.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/761580-REG/Sony_NEX_FS100UK_NEX_FS100U_Super_35mm_Sensor.html (included the links so it is easy and handy for people to also see the specs at a glance)

The big question is : Do I need to upgrade to a 4k system to be able to compete next year and the following 3?

If so do I go the Big Ursa route? Or the Ursa Mini 4.6 k. (I may be able to acquire a Big Ursa V1 for $3800)

Either way I'm looking at pairing with an A7s as lowlight isn't a huge muscle with these cameras.

If 4k isn't necessary than I'm looking at an FS700 as over crank is a big component of my work and I maintain low light capabilities.

My main concerns about the Big Ursa are flying it (gimbal, crane, slider, hand held, tripod for that matter)

Weighing approximately 400g, the lightweight UMC-S3C is currently the most compact camera in Sony’s full-frame line-up. With mounting points on the camera body to enhance mobility, it easily attaches to moving objects. Users can control the camera via multi terminal, including micro USB compatible devices, remote controls or compatible software.

Sony’s new UMC-S3C video camera offers the highest sensitivity in its class with 4K video recording, allowing users to capture details even in challenging low-light conditions. The camera also features tremendous flexibility and long duration video recording with 12 megapixel color still image capture capabilities.

“New products like the UMC-S3C allow us to expand our 4K line-up and bring high resolution and high sensitivity to new markets,” said Atsushi Seki, Director, Business Development at Sony Electronics. “This latest video camera is a testament to Sony’s continuing efforts to provide solutions that meet users’ individual business requirements.”

Capable of achieving sensitivity and resolution with color video recording in 4K, the UMC-S3C realizes the highest sensitivity in its class – under 0.004lx, expandable to ISO 50-409600. The camera uses advanced imaging technologies from Sony’s consumer and professional groups – a full-frame 35mm Exmor sensor, to realize high sensitivity with high light condensing efficiency, and an image processing engine, which enhances noise reduction. Using compatible E-mount lenses that maximize the performance of the 35mm full-frame sensor, resolution is kept high across the entire image area.

https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-expands-4k-video-camera-lineup-with-new-model-delivering-ultra-high-sensitivity-and-excellent-mobility-features/

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-announces-the-most-compact-full-frame-e-mount-camera-the-umc-s3c/

The company's official Youtube video explains the new product functionality:

YouTube: www.youtube.com/petroltheseries

Specs

• 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 sensor and BIONZ X processor
• Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis image stabilization minimizes effects of camera shake
• 921k dot, 3.0 type LCD screen that tilts a full 180 degrees
• 60fps Full HD movie shooting capabilities including high-speed XAVC S format at 50 Mbps
• Built-in 'pop up' flash for low-light shooting support
• Wi-Fi / NFC for seamless wireless transfers
• 102 x 58 x 36 mm
• 245g
• Available in April for about $350

PR

Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced the newest addition to their compact zoom camera lineup, the DSC-HX80 model.

The new camera features a variety of advanced imaging capabilities including 30x optical zoom, a high-resolution 18.2 MP2 Exmor R CMOS Sensor and a retractable OLED Tru-Finder in a class-leading compact body. Along with the DSC-HX90V model, the HX80 camera becomes the only compact high-zoom camera with a retractable electronic viewfinder, making it an extremely appealing and flexible solution for travel and family photography and video shooting.

The HX80 also features a high-resolution, 921k dot LCD screen that tilts a full 180 degrees for comfortable arms-length portraits or “selfies” and is Wi-Fi / NFC compatible.

my girlfriend recently bought her first camera. She started out in January and I think she is making incredible progress. Unfortunately she is not getting a lot of views on her videos.

The Windmill and the Gulls (Sony RX-100 IV + BMPCC)

We shot this one together in February. The location is Bremen, Germany.

What do you guys think?

If you like it, feel free to drop her a like on Vimeo or maybe even follow her! There'll be plenty of new videos in the near future.

If you like Ferrari's and sport bikes, I think you're gonna like this.

Some GH2 and Red One stuff along with several dji inspire and phantom shots in subsequent episodes.

Please feel free to comment and subscribe.... we're already getting alot of love and support from the petrol heads.

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