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Sony Electronics Announces Free ZV-E1 Upgrade to Elevate Content Creation – 4K 120p Upgrade Now Available for Users

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 28, 2023

Sony ZV-E1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony Electronics Announces Free ZV-E1 Upgrade to Elevate Content Creation

4K 120p Upgrade Now Available for Users

SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics announces an upgrade for the ZV-E1, the world’s most compact and lightweight full-frame interchangeable lens cameraⁱ, offering video creators maximum creative freedom and versatility. Announced in March of this year, the ZV-E1 is designed to offer the ultimate video creation experience.

With this new upgrade, the ZV-E1 joins a roster of Sony cameras featuring 4K 120p video recording, including the Alpha 1 and Alpha 7S III, and the FX6, FX3, and FX30 from Sony’s Cinema Line. This feature enables faster high-speed frame rate video recording, resulting in smooth slow-motion footage that is five times slower than standard 24fps, highlighting Sony’s commitment to providing groundbreaking technology for all creators.

The upgrade also introduces Full HD 240p recording capability to the ZV-E1, providing even more flexibility for the video creator.

The original release of the ZV-E1 showcased impressive video performance with the ability to record high-quality 4K video at 10-bit 4:2:2 with full pixel readout, without pixel binning, and with minimized rolling shutter. This latest upgrade further enhances the camera’s video capabilities and is unlocked through Sony’s Creators’ Cloud platform.

Sony’s Creators’ Cloud, designed for content creators of all types, offers services and applications optimized for the entire creative process, from shooting to collaboration with creators worldwide. This integration includes the Creators’ App, a mobile application that facilitates seamless content transfer from camera to cloudⁱⁱ.

Completing the ZV-E1 upgrade via the Creators’ Cloud is a simple process. Users sign into their Creators’ Cloud account, access the Upgrade page, input their ZV-E1 model serial number, and download a free license. Installation can be performed via an SD card or with a USB plug-in. With the Creators’ Cloud platform, users can also easily manage and reinstall licenses via the License Management pageⁱⁱ. A Sony Creators’ Cloud account is required to access the license to upgrade.

Upgrade is available as of today, June 28, 2023, via the Creators’ Cloud application at no additional cost to Alpha ZV-E1 users.

For more information about the ZV-E1 upgrade, please visit Sony’s official website: https://creatorscloud.sony.net/cameraupgrade/4k120p/.

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Pergear CFExpress Professional Type A Cards

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 28, 2023

PERGEAR Professional 520GB CFexpress: Amazon
PERGEAR Professional 260GB CFexpress: Amazon
PERGEAR Professional 80GB CFexpress: Amazon

🌿 Pergear Professional CFexpress Type A Memory Card, specially designed for high resolution video recording, for continuous recording at 4K 120P/8K 30P /4K60P.
🌿 Max read speed of up to 880MB/s, Max write speed of up to 900MB/s. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual transfer rates and capacity may vary depending on host device, file attributes, system hardware and other factors .
🌿 Compatible Devices：A7 IV、A1、A7SIII、A7RV、FX3、FX6. This 80G CFexpress Type A card has been approved for the Sony A7 IV、A1、A7SIII、A7RV、FX3、FX6.
🌿 Note: PERGEAR CFE-A series products will maintain the brand’s usual 5-year warranty policy. In case of non-human damage, we will replace it with a new one even if it has run out of life.
🌿 Please note that this card is not compatible with CFexpress Type B, CompactFlash, or CFast 2.0 hosts. CFexpress Type A cards are only compatible with devices that support the CFexpress format. Highest transfer speed achieved only when used with a CFexpress Type-A reader.

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Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 Firmware 03 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 27, 2023

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II SEL70200GM2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony released a firmware update for the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II SEL70200GM2 which you can download here.

Benefits and Improvements Firmware 03

Improves AF performance

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.

Improves the Image Stabilization performance when used with the ILCE-7RM5 camera
Improves operational stability

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Samyang V-AF Lenses Now Shipping

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 27, 2023

The Samyang V-AF line of lenses was announced last year, but now the lenses are becoming available and the Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9 FE has also been launched. These lenses pair great with the Sony FX30.

Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9:
B&H Photo / Amazon

Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9:
B&H Photo / Amazon

Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9:
B&H Photo

Samyang V-AF 75mm T1.9:
B&H Photo / Amazon

Sony FX30:
B&H Photo / Amazon

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Tokina SZ Canon EF Lens to Sony E Camera Mount Adapter

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 26, 2023

The Tokina SZ Canon EF Lens to Sony E Camera Mount Adapter can now be purchased from Adorama. You can find details about the adapter below:

Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE is designed to allow Tokina Canon EF lenses to be used on Sony E mount mirrorless cameras.

For the photographers and videographers who used to shoot with Tokina lenses on Canon DSLR cameras but recently shifted to Sony E-mount mirrorless camera system, Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE would be an ideal tool to make their Tokina heritage be useful again and enjoy good old performance of Tokina optics with conventional camera system.

There are several converters from other lens manufacturers designed to use their own Canon EF mount lenses with Sony E mount mirrorless camera system on the market. Tokina is also presenting its exclusive mount adapter to support Sony E mount system photographers and videographers allowing them take out their favorite Tokina lenses from the shelf.

Tokina Mount Adapter Features

Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE exclusively designed to use Tokina Canon EF mount lenses on Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras in still and video AF modes
Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses in still and video AF modes
Allows firmware updates through the micro USB port

Compatibility with Tokina lenses
Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE is compatible with the following Tokina lenses for Canon EF mount.

Sony cameras compatibility check list.

Compatibility with Canon lenses
Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE is compatible with the following Canon EF/EF-S lenses in still mode:
* Just for reference information according to internal tests.
* No manufacturer’s guarantee.
* Tested with Sony α7 and Sony α7C cameras.
* AF-S / AF-C, wide zone + flexible spot L.

Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE is compatible with the following Canon EF/EF-S lenses in video mode:
* Just for reference information according to internal tests.
* No manufacturer’s guarantee.
* Tested with Sony α7C camera.
* AF-C, wide zone.