MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r Firmware v07 and Upgrade Kit


MonsterAdapter released an upgrade kit for the MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r that you can purchase here the kit requires you up upgrade to firmware v07 which you can get here. Below are all the directions and details.

Notice:
The latest firmware for LA-EA4r is v07.

If you are using an older version of firmware and want to download the latest firmware upgrade package, please download the updater here: MonsterAdapterLA-EA4rFWv07.zip (Windows PC Only)


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Declaimer:
This product has nothing to do with Sony and the modified LA-EA4 adapter will lose warranty. Improper modification or use may damage your equipment, and the product may not be able to ensure all supported lenses in your hand to be working like they will on native bodies.  The risks shall be at your end. Please be aware of all the risks before you place the order.

Also please read our manual ( provided online) carefully in advance to make sure you fully understand how it works.

This product only contains the circuit board for replacement, you need the original LA-EA4 lens adapter (sold separately) for modification.

The item can be returned only with the package seal unopened.

Please beware the customs tax, if any, is not included.

Description:
MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r Upgrade Kit (EA4r for short) is specifically designed to drive old Minolta/Sony A-mount body-driven autofocus lens on the Sony E-mount mirrorless camera, allowing hundreds of focus points and advanced autofocus features such as human and animal eye AF, whatever is provided by the camera.

You will need to install the EA4r circuit board provided in the package into your Sony LA-EA4 adapter, replacing the counterpart in it. The complete installation guide in both written and video will be provided for your reference. Read More »

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Sony is The Largest Photography Company by Revenue


Sony is the largest of the 16 photography companies by a substantial amount based on total 2021 revenue according to Zion Market Research:

1. Sony Group Corporation (2021 revenue: $8.44 billion)
2. Canon Inc (2021 revenue: $5.11 billion)
3. Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (2021 revenue: $1.71 billion)
4. Lifetouch (2021 revenue: $1.5 billion)
5. Nikon (2021 revenue: $1.16 billion)
6. Eastman Kodak Co (2021 revenue: $1.15 billion)
7. Panasonic Holdings Corp (2021 revenue: $1 billion)
8. Getty Images Holdings Inc (2021 revenue: $0.91 billion)
9. Shutterstock Inc (2021 revenue: $0.77 billion)
10. B&H Photo (2021 revenue: $460 million)
11. Leica Camera (2021 revenue: $432.4 million)
12. Polaroid (2021 revenue: $300 million)
13. Ricoh Co Ltd (2021 revenue: $116.9 million)
14. Adorama Camera, Inc. (2021 revenue: $100 million)
15. OM Digital Solutions (2021 revenue: $43.7 million)
16. Hasselblad (2021 revenue: $38.6 million)

“The global Digital Photography market accounted for USD 105.2 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 149.4 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of around 4.4% between 2021 and 2028.”


via ZionMarketResearchPhotorumors

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DPRTV: Best Camera For Landscapes

DPRTV published its best cameras for landscape photography at three budgets. You can view the video above or check out their picks below:

Under $1000 USD
It’s worth considering DSLR’s at this price point due to the number of lenses you can choose from since mirrorless can be limited beyond Fujifilm and Sony.

Runner Up
Sony a6100 – lots of great lenses

Best camera for Under $1000
Panasonic G9 – the dramatically reduced price makes a great camera affordable and has a multishot high-resolution mode in camera.

Under $3000 USD
Lots of options now

Runner Up
Sony a7IVSony a7RIIIa – lots of megapixels with lots of dynamic range.

Best Camera Under $3000
Nikon Z7II – Great ergonomics and handling.

Sky is the limit

Runner Up
Sony a7RV – So many great features that nothing can really touch it, and lots of great glass.

Best Camera at Any Price Point
Fujifilm GFX100S – No disputing this is the best camera for landscapes, but the GFX100 could be your preference, but DPRTV prefers the more compact body.

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Tamron 13mm F1.8 Di III-A Patent Found


Asobinet found a patent for the Tamron 13mm F1.8 Di III-A, which could be one of the five lenses Tamron plans to announce this year. We have seen a lot of great wide lenses for APS-C lately, and it will be interesting to see how it compares if Tamron decided to produce this lens for E-mount.


Overview

  • [Publication number] P2023019072
  • [Publication date] 2023-02-09
  • [Title of Invention] Optical System and Imaging Device
  • [Application date] 2021-07-28
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000133227
    [Name] Tamron Co. , Ltd.
  • Kind Code: A1 A high-performance optical system and imaging apparatus having a small size and a large aperture are provided.

Example 1

  • Focus distance: 13.1301
  • F-value: 1.8023
  • Half angle of view: 48.5322

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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
Amazon
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F050):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F051):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F053):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

via asobinet, FujiAddict

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Tamron Financial Results FY2022


Tamron released their FY2022 Financial results, and mirrorless continues to grow substantially while DSLR sales fade away. Tamron is also promising to continue releasing around 5 lenses a year, so let’s hope we get more great glass in 2023.

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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
Amazon
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F050):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F051):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F053):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

via Tamron, FujiAddict

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Announcement Coverage


Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Reviews / Hands-on / Previews / Etc…

Video Reviews / Hands-on / Previews / Etc…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g34Twg96m3Y

Announcement Event and Sigma Videos

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