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To replace the former Photoworld (Minolta/Sony only) magazine, Icon Publications Ltd is publishing a new quarterly, Cameracraft. Two editions havd been published and subscribers are able to receive Issue 1 and 2 at present. A subscription form can be downloaded in PDF form or you can visit our web page for the Cameracraft launch.
With new firmware for the Alpha 77 and 99 and most current models now up for download, the promised rush of new firmware is probably complete. The Alpha 77 firmware has errors in the web page for Europe, referring to the Alpha 57 and showing pictures of the 57. This is probably because the page [...] . . . → Read More: Sony firmware updates roll out
Made by Sony according to girl on photokina stand after asking bloke. But closer examination matte box/rig says Genius as the maker so pretty sure it’s third party. Similar shown on other cameras. 55-300mm SAM DT. We were allowed to take test shots briefly with the Alpha 99 and 28-75mm SAM lens. The camera is just a [...] . . . → Read More: Photokina new matte box, 55-300mm
For almost a decade the Sigma 12-24mm full frame ultra wide angle zoom has been unrivalled by any other makers – not Nikon, not Canon, not Tamron, not Tokina, not Sony. No maker has ventured where Sigma went, to the extremes of over 120° coverage combined with well corrected straight line geometry. Today, the original 12-24mm [...] . . . → Read More: Sigma ultrawide zooms – old and new 12-24s versus 8-16mm
Sony Corporation announced today it will disclose the basic specifications of its “E-mount” for interchangeable single lens cameras, without fee, to manufacturers of lenses and mount adaptors, starting April 1st, 2011. This was previously confirmed at the photokina press conference – now they have revealed that Carl Zeiss AG, Cosina, Sigma and Tamron will all [...] . . . → Read More: Zeiss, Cosina, Sigma and Tamron – NEX E-mount future
Sony today announced upgrades and a road map which will keep NEX E-system adopters more than happy – especially those who have added NEX to their Alpha outfit. Diehard Alpha purists will be less delighted. At the photokina press conference, a two-year rollout of additional NEX lenses was announced including a fast Carl Zeiss wide-angle, a [...] . . . → Read More: Sony affirms NEX future – and SLT path for Alpha
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 [...] . . . → Read More: Sigma lens incompatibility with A33 and A55
OVER the past few days I’ve been looking at the NEX-5 and a range of lenses and optical systems. I’ve got adaptors for C-mount (16mm/TV/CCTV) lenses, Leica 39mm screw, Minolta MD and the LA-EA1 for Alpha A-mount. The NEX-5 has proved able to provide a surprisingly bright focusing image through a classic German microscope: It also [...] . . . → Read More: Fitting a Vectis 80-240mm to the NEX
Sony is expanding its line-up of over 30 A-mount lenses with new models that will appeal to seasoned photographers and those new to DSLR cameras alike – a 35mm f/1.8 DT (APS-C) SAM, an 85mm f/2.8 full frame SAM, and the long-awaited 24mm f/2 Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 for full frame with SSM [...] . . . → Read More: CZ 24mm + 35mm and 85mm SAM lenses arrive
The Japanese camera and photo product manufacturing association CIPA has issued a press release PDF, containing a table of predicted figures, relating to 2009-2011 projections. Here we reproduce the text and the table (as a JPEG). . . . → Read More: Japan issues forecast for next 3 years’ sales
Nikon is holding a launch today (June 30th) in London, and presumably worldwide. Richard Kilpatrick is attending for Icon Publications Ltd. As at 1.30am Monday, no press release has been received from Nikon, so we can assume an embargo will be in place but news may be released around 10.30am Monday 30th (GMT). The launch is [...] . . . → Read More: Nikon launch today – Sony sensors?
GET both the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 and 30mm f/2.8 lenses together, for NEX, for only $199 from B&H - January offer. Visit the page (there are also offers for MicroFourThirds versions).
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