Sony FX3 and FX30 Firmware Updates Released – Anamorphic De-Squeeze, 24p, and 4K DCI Recording

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Sony released firmware updates for the FX3 and FX30 that add anamorphic de-squeeze, 24p, and 4K DCI Recording.

ILME-FX30 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 2.00

Benefits and Improvements

  • Adds support for the Creators’ App
    Note: The new Creators’ App mobile application replaces the Imaging Edge Mobile app. The Creators’ App allows you to transfer images from the camera to your smartphone, shoot remotely, and use various functions.
  • Adds a function that improves remote shooting and image transfer security when using the Creators’ App and Imaging Edge Desktop software
    Note: Please update the Imaging Edge Desktop software to the latest version (Ver.3.6 or later)
  • Adds support for DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) and 24.00p recording
  • Adds a function that during movie recording and playback, movies compressed using an anamorphic lens are displayed on the monitor with correction (de-squeeze) to the CinemaScope aspect ratio according to the ratio of the anamorphic lens
  • Adds a function that allows the Slow & quick and Movie modes to be switched with a custom key
  • Movie file names now support the Long File Name format
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

ILME-FX3 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 3.00

Benefits and Improvements

  • Adds Support for the Creators’ App
    Note: The new Creators’ App mobile application replaces the Imaging Edge Mobile app. The Creators’ App allows you to transfer images from the camera to your smartphone, shoot remotely, and use various functions
  • Adds a function that improves remote shooting and image transfer security when using the Creators’ App and Imaging Edge Desktop software
    Note: Please update the Imaging Edge Desktop software to the latest version (Ver.3.6 or later)
  • Adds support for Breathing Compensation
  • Adds support for DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) and 24.00p recording
  • Adds a function that during movie recording and playback, movies compressed using an anamorphic lens are displayed on the monitor with correction (de-squeeze) to the CinemaScope aspect ratio according to the ratio of the anamorphic lens
  • Adds a function that allows the Slow & quick and Movie modes to be switched with a custom key
  • Movie file names now support the Long File Name format
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

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Sony IMX366AJK 44MP and IMX455AQK 61MP Full Frame Sensors

IMX366AJK

  • Sony Semiconductor PDF
  • 35mm full frame
  • Back illuminated type
  • 44.72 million pixels
  • 26.15ps in still image mode
  • 8K 12bit
  • Designed for use in consumer digital still cameras and camcorders
  • rolling shutter
  • Electronic front curtain shutter

IMX455AQK

  • Sony Semiconductor PDF
  • 35mm full frame
  • Back illuminated type
  • 61.17 million pixels
  • 16bit 3.9fps
  • 14bit 9.98fps
  • 12bit 17.91fps
  • 8K 30p / 4K 60p
  • Designed for use in consumer digital still cameras and camcorders
  • rolling shutter
  • Electronic front curtain shutter

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LensTips: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review


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

LensTips posted its full Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art review, which you can read in full here or check out the pros/cons below:

Pros:

  • very solid and weather-sealed mechanical construction,
  • excellent image quality in the frame centre,
  • very good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,
  • sensible image quality on the edge of full frame,
  • moderate longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • negligible lateral chromatic aberration,
  • lack of any coma problems,
  • very low astigmatism,
  • good performance of autofocus,
  • proper performance against bright light.

Cons:

  • huge vignetting that decreases slowly on stopping down the aperture,
  • a tad too high distortion,
  • distinct focus breathing.

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Sony Savings Sunday


Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Save $100:
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Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
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Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
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Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
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Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 ASPH III (Save $100):
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Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
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Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
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Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 FE (Save $350):
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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 FE (Save $200):
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Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 (Save $200):
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Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 (Save $100):
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Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

Battery Banks
Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options

New Apple M2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
New Apple Mac Pro: B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Limited-time iPad Pro Savings
iPad Pro Bundles: B&H Photo

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2023
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7Artisans 15mm f/4 Announced

New 7Artisans 15mm f/4 announced on weibo should be available on Amazon soon.

  • 9 groups of 13 elements
  • 10 aperture blades
  • the closest focusing distance is 0.4m
  • stepped aperture design
  • all metal material
  • 77mm filter interface
  • detachable design hood
  • weighs about 550g
  • 1699 for sale

First review on Sony Alpha Blog.

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TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 Coming to E-mount


The TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 has been announced for E-mount and should be available on Amazon soon.

New collection!
E/Z Mount for TTArtisan 27mm f2.8
Key features
-Compact and lightweight
-Autofocus & Clicked aperture
-Metal-built body
-$149 for X/E/Z Mount
Time to market to be determined

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