Sony a6700: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6700 Benefits and Improvements Firmware 1.01
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Yole Group published a study of the image sensor market that shows Sony’s dominance in the image sensor market. Sony has managed to capture 24% of the market and growing while Canon is sitting at 1% and Panasonic <1%. You can read the full report which the above image comes from here. Of course, this chart includes all kinds of image sensors including industrial and camera phone sensors and they dwarf the camera market, which is why Sony is so big. It would be interesting to see how this chart would change if Samsung started making sensors for Apple’s iPhone.
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Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary:
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Optical Limits posted its Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary review and it is a bit of a mixed bag from Sigma if you do not like autocorrection. You can read the full review here or read the summary below:
Overall, the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens is a fine package with a few caveats. It shares a few weak spots with its bigger brother, the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN ART – namely, some corner issues at f/2.8. The broader center quality is generally great, and if you stop down a little, the outer image field is also pretty sharp in the wide- to mid-range. The situation is more difficult at 70mm, where you have to stop down to at least f/8 for decent results across the image field. For most users, the 70mm setting will be primarily about shallow depth-of-field photography, and for this, the weakness isn’t a showstopper. However, for landscape or architecture photography, this is less ideal. Uncorrected RAW images show heavy vignetting at f/2.8 and quite pronounced distortions at the extreme ends of the range. Auto-correction will take care of this as well as the already low lateral CAs. The quality of the bokeh is generally good, especially for a zoom lens. The lens isn’t a sun star lover, which seems to be typical for most Sigmas. This is also a design choice between better out-of-focus discs or better sun stars.
We have been a fan of Sigma build quality ever since they started with their ART/SPORT/Contemporary lineups. Sigma’s TSC plastics feel both solid as well as nicely textured, the overall build tolerances are very tight, and the control rings operate smoothly. And all this applies to the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary as well. Maybe its biggest value proposition is the very compact size and low weight. In this respect, it undercuts all other lenses in this class by quite a margin. While the lens has some basic weather sealing at the mount, it’s not as well sealed against the elements as professional-grade lenses.
As you may conclude, it depends on a couple of factors whether the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is the right lens for you. If you are looking for a fast, reasonably priced and very compact standard zoom for street photography or family events, the Sigma will tick a lot of boxes. It doesn’t deliver the ultimate in image quality, but if that’s your goal, you’ll have to invest quite a bit more.
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Sony a6700: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
If you’re new to Sony cameras a setup guide could be very useful since Sony isn’t exactly known for its great intuitive menus. Sony’s menus have gotten a lot better over the years, but I still think Sony has a way to go if it wants to make its camera accessible to new users.
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Pergear just announced a new Pergear 60mm f/2.8 II Ultra-Macro 2X Magnification Lens for E-mount. The lens is available from Amazon and there is already a review of the lens that you can watch below.
SmallRig Full Camera Cage Kit for Sony ZV-E1 (Limited Edition):
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SmallRig Full Camera Cage Kit for Sony ZV-E1:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
SmallRig Full Camera Cage for Sony ZV-E1:
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The Sony ZV-E1 has been out for a while, but SmallRig just released a new limited-edition silver cage that matches the white Sony ZV-E1 quite well.
This limited edition Full Camera Cage Kit from SmallRig equips you with a camera cage for your Sony ZV-E1 camera with integrated silicone handgrip, HDMI cable clamp, and Allen key. The camera cage features multiple 1/4″-20 and ARRI anti-twist 3/8″-16 threads to mount articulating arms, additional accessories, or the cable clamp. Two cold shoe mounts support LED fill lights, shotgun microphones, or secondary monitors.
Your camera is secured in the cage via 1/4″-20 screw and side lock adapters on either side. An integrated Arca-style quick-release plate allows for efficient transition between handheld and gimbal-mounted configurations thanks to its compatibility with DJI RS series gimbals. A QD socket and two strap holes accommodate shoulder straps or hand straps.
Sony ZV-E1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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