Dpreview: “We’ve tried out the new firmware on a Smart Adapter IV paired with a few lenses (Canon 35mm F1.4L II, 70-200 F2.8L II IS, Sigma 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm F1.4 Art) on the Sony a7R II. Phase-detect functionality appears to be limited to a very small central regions, which means lots of hunting if […]
Press Release: Metabones® Adds “Native” AF and Smooth Iris to EF Mount Speed Boosters® and Smart Adapters™ by Firmware Upgrade Vancouver, Canada, June 23, 2016: Metabones® releases Metabones App 2.3, a major firmware update with the following additional features. Eye-AF (A6300/A7series). Fast contrast detect AF for all E-Mount cameras. DMF (direct manual focus) for E-Mount cameras, where the camera switches […]
STG Uploader This tool installs on your Sony PMCA compatible camera and allows you to upload files into Google Photos directly without using a computer. Neither of these brands endorses or is in any way associated with this tool. Download via STG Uploader
Voking announced a few new aluminum waterproof Sony cases, that are rated for 100m. The cases for the a6000, a6300, a7 and a7mII, are now available for order on Amazon. Voking a6000 + 16mm-50mm Voking a6300 + 16mm-50mm Voking a7 + 18mm-55mm Voking a7 Mark II + 18mm-55mm
It is well known that the Sony a6000 can overheat, but now fixed has filmed a detailed video of how to correct the design flaw that causes the issue. I found it interesting that the problem comes from the lack of proper thermal management materials and that according to the creator of the video only a7ii cameras have the proper thermal […]
