Category Archives: Sony a7S II

Metabones Firmware Updated Again

It seems Metabones has heard the call of their customers and addressed their concerns. The last firmware update treated lenses as “native” by default instead of “green.” Now you have an option to opt into “Native” mode, which unlocks the new enhanced features if your camera supports them. “”Native” was an informal term referring to a […]

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Sony Announced Delays/Shortages Due to The Earthquake

Sony announced potential shortages/delays today, of specific camera bodies, due to the impacted of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake. The following camera models were mentioned. Sony α7 Sony α7R Sony α7S Sony α5100 Sony α77 II Sony α99

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DPReview Explains Metabones New Firmware

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 […]

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Metabones Firmware Adds Native AF

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 […]

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STG Uploader Now Available

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

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Lens Rentals is Testing The Sigma MC-11 Lens Adapter

Lens Rentals has come to the conclusion that the Sigma MC-11 is a better option than an equivalent MetaBones adapter for professional work after a short period of initial testing. According to Lens Rentals all of the Canon glass they tried worked fine with the Sigma MC-11 while experiencing minimal limitations. This is a bit surprising, but […]

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