Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Firmware V3 and Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Firmware V4 Released


Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
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Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Firmware V3 Download Here

1.Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
2.Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording
* Update can be done with “Tamron Lens Utility”.


Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE:
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Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Firmware V4 Download Here

1.Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
2.Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording

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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Firmware Ver.03 Released


Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary:
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Sigma released firmware Ver.03 for the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary to address “Improved operational stability.” You can download the firmware update here.

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Sony a7CR and a7CII Firmware 1.01 Updates Released


Sony a7CR:
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Sony a7CII:
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ILCE-7CR System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 1.01 Download Here

Benefits and Improvements

  • Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter SpeedApertureISO, etc.) may not be recorded
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

ILCE-7CM2 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 1.01 Download Here

Benefits and Improvements

  • Fixes an issue where the High ISO NR feature can not be set
  • Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter SpeedApertureISO, etc.) may not be recorded
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

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TIME Names Sony Alpha 7R V & Sony FX3 In Best Inventions Of 2023


Sony FX3: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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TIME just released their Best Inventions of 2023 list, and this year it includes two Sony cameras – the Sony Alpha 7R V and Sony FX3. To create the list TIME chooses 200 innovations that are changing the way in which we live, and below we read more about why they say the Sony Alpha 7R V and Sony FX3 fall into the category of industry-changing inventions.

TIME calls out the smarter autofocus system of the Sony Alpha 7R V and how it’s changed the game for photographers. “With resolution as high as the 61-megapixel sensor in Sony’s line of Alpha mirrorless cameras, focusing can be a challenge,” writes Alison Van Houten. “The new Alpha 7R V model features a dedicated AI processing unit, which enables the camera’s autofocus capabilities to process even more data in real time. While most autofocus systems are based on face and eye recognition, the Alpha 7R V is trained to recognize and stably track body movements, even if the subject changes course. It’s not limited to humans, either—it also clocks birds with long necks or intricate head feathers, insects like butterflies and dragonflies, cars and more.”

As for the Sony FX3, TIME highlights how the camera makes high-quality filmmaking far more accessible. “The high-end cameras used to film today’s blockbuster movies can cost upwards of $100,000,” writes Jeff Wilser. “But director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) shot his recently released sci-fi epic, The Creator, primarily on Sony’s FX3. The camera can be purchased at electronics stores for under $4,000, and most viewers won’t see a difference in quality. The FX3 is light and compact, but its real superpower is a dramatically high ISO (the sensitivity of the camera’s ability to capture light), which allowed Edwards to capture difficult night shots without the need for extra lighting. As the director said while promoting the movie, ‘You can basically film in moonlight.’”

See the complete list of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 HERE.

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Tokina FiRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF Discontinued Overseas and Deeply Discounted in the US


Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2.0 AF: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

The Tokina FiRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF has been marked as discontinued overseas at multiple retailers. In the US B&H Photo still has a few lenses left deeply discounted and Amazon has some used lenses available if you want to save even more. For those interested the lens did well in reviews.

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Lexar Silver CFExpress Type A Card Announced


Third-party CFExpress type A cards have been slow to hit the market with Lexar Gold CFExpress Type A cards being one of the first reputable brands to deliver. In Asia, Lexar has already announced Lexar Silver CFExpress Type A cards, but they aren’t available from US retailers yet. You can find the details below:

On October 21st, Lexar’s new SILVER series CFexpress Type A memory card was officially launched, priced at only 799 for 160GB and 1,499 for 320GB. According to Lexar official introduction, this series of memory cards has a reading speed of up to 800 MB/s, a writing speed of up to 700 MB/s, a sustained writing speed of no less than 600 MB/s, VPG200 video performance certification, and supports 8K Video recording comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

Lexar Silver CFExpress Type A cards will hopefully be on Lexar’s Amazon store soon.

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