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Though their website shows a very different way of using this theme park wristband repurposed – the LensBand anti zoom creep device – it just happens to fit many Sony zooms perfectly without stretching it into position to lock barrel to collar. By fitting the LensBand exactly over the joint between the zoom ring and . . . → Read More: Creep no more! The LensBand. Share this: 3 comments - (Comments are closed)  Accessories - 3rd party, DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews  Alpha, creep, LensBand, Photostore, prevention, rubber, silicone, zoom creep Tamron’s has announced a high-power zoom for Sony’s NEX-series – the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC (Model B011). The image-stabilised lens has exactly the same nominal specifications as Sony’s own zoom. The angle of view is 27-300mm when converted to 35mm format. It weighs 460g, uses 62mm filters, and has VC (Vibration Compensation). The . . . → Read More: Tamron 18-200mm VC for NEX Share this:After using Sigma’s 18-250mm optically stabilised zoom on Alpha bodies for a year and more, the first thing which strikes about the Tamron 18-270mm for Sony mount is the lack of the VC (Vibration Control) stabiliser found on the same lens made for Canon or Nikon. Tamron’s lenses come without a case, but with . . . → Read More: Tamron 18-270mm – a hero, but no VC… Share this: 7 comments - (Comments are closed) Accessories - 3rd party, Equipment Reviews, Lenses - Alpha Mount 18-270mm, lens, report, review, Sony Alpha, Tamron, zoom The Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3 both use the same plastic-framed, metal stamping mounted rear 3 inch 16:9 LCD display for composition, menus and image review. The original LCD has a multilayer structure claimed by Sony to reduce reflections, increase contrast and resist scratches. But in use, these rear screens have shown a tendency for the . . . → Read More: Replacing NEX LCD cover glass Share this: 12 comments - (Comments are closed) Accessories - 3rd party, Equipment Reviews, NEX System cover, glass, LCD, NEX, protector, replacement, screen, Sony 
Most underwater housings for compact cameras are basic items intended for use down to 10m or so. The NEX-5, with its magnesium alloy body and exceptional 16mm f/2.8 optic with fisheye and wide conversion options, is worth far more than that. It can be turned into the modern-day equivalent of the Nikonos rather than a . . . → Read More: Pro underwater housing for NEX-5 Share this: Comments are closed Accessories - 3rd party, News, NEX System AN-5, Aquatica, dive, housing, NEX-5, Sony, subaqua, underwater, UW 
Kenro, the UK distributor for Nissin, has announced that the powerful and fully featured wireless twin-head Di866 Professional Speedlite is now available in Sony hot shoe fit. Initially launched in September 2009 with a Canon or Nikon fit, the Di866 is specifically designed for use with digital SLR cameras and comes with many ‘world’s . . . → Read More: Nissin Di866 flashgun for Alpha Share this: 6 comments - (Comments are closed) Accessories - 3rd party, Flash units, News Alpha, Di866, flash, flashgun, Nissin, Sony, speedlight, speedlite, strobe, strobist, wireless Edited from Sigma Japan’s announcement: Sigma’s lenses for Sony mount may have a potential aperture operation problem when used with the Sony α33 and α55 Interchangeable Lens digital cameras. To overcome this issue, we will be offering, free of charge, a modification service to our customers who have purchased a Sony α33 and α55 and . . . → Read More: Sigma lens incompatibility with A33 and A55 Share this: Comments are closed Accessories - 3rd party, Lenses - Alpha Mount, News A33, A55, Alpha, incompatible, lenses, modification, problem, recall, Sigma Back in that first golden summer – well, it was late autumn going on winter, just the time to acquire a new DSLR when the days were short and the light awful – the Konica Minolta Dynax 7D arrived with a plastic screen protector in the box. A week later the first one had, after . . . → Read More: GGS Toughened Glass LCD Protectors for Alpha Share this:Tamron’s 18-250mm lens – later adopted by Sony – was so good that it really takes some effort to beat it. Sigma has put that effort in, but the cost is a very much larger and heavier lens. If all you got was some better performance, it might not be all that exciting. But you . . . → Read More: Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Share this:SIGMA redesigned their 70-200mm not long ago to change the EX version to DG, introducing new coatings which greatly improved microcontrast and eliminated digital camera sensor reflections. In 2008, this was further upgraded to the Macro II model with HSM sonic motor focusing, a new optical design capable of focusing down to 1 metre distance. . . . → Read More: The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG HSM Macro II Share this: 13 comments - (Comments are closed) Accessories - 3rd party, Equipment Reviews, Lenses - Alpha Mount |
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