Sony Fish Eye Zoom Patents Found


Sony 7.5-13mm F2.8, 8-14mm F4, and 11-16mm F4 fisheye zoom lenses

Overview

  • [Publication number] P2022155067
  • [Release date] 2022-10-13
  • [Title of Invention] Zoom lens and imaging device
  • [Application date] 2021-03-30
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000002185
    [Name] Sony Group Corporation
  • A zoom lens that is compact, lightweight, and has high optical performance suitable for shooting moving images, and an imaging apparatus equipped with such a zoom lens are provided.
  • 2. Description of the Related Art
    In recent years, the number of pixels of an image sensor used in an interchangeable lens type digital camera system is rapidly increasing. In order to record higher-definition images, it is necessary not only to increase the number of pixels in the imaging device, but also to improve the imaging performance of the imaging lens. Therefore, there is a demand for an imaging lens that suppresses the occurrence of aberrations. In addition, an increasing number of users are using interchangeable-lens digital camera systems to shoot not only still images but also moving images.
  • The
    zoom lens 1 according to Example 1 is suitable for a so-called full-size (screen size: 36.0 mm×24.0 mm) imaging device. The zoom lens 1 according to Example 1 realizes an equisolid angle projection circular fisheye in the shortest focal length state, and an equidistant projection diagonal fisheye in the longest focal length state.


Example 1

  • Focal Length: 7.55-12.59
  • F-value: 2.90-2.89
  • Half angle of view: 95.00-95.00
  • Image height: 11.30-21.63
  • Total length: 98.26-94.54


Example 2

  • Focal length: 7.50-13.48
  • F-value: 4.09-4.08
  • Half angle of view: 95.00-95.00
  • Image height: 11.30-21.63
  • Overall length: 96.50-103.15


Example 3

  • Focal length: 8.13-14.07
  • F-value: 4.05-4.03
  • Half angle of view: 87.50-87.50
  • Image height: 11.30-21.64
  • Total length: 102.12-98.45


Example 4

  • Focal Length: 11.10-16.00
  • F-value: 4.12-4.12
  • Half angle of view: 88.80-88.80
  • Image height: 11.40-21.63
  • Total length: 115.00-95.54

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Sony ZV-1F Preorders Started


The Sony ZV-1F that was announced today can now be preordered from B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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New Meike MK-EFTE-B/C EF/EF-S Adapter



Meike announced two new EF/EF-S AF adapters, the Meike MK-EFTE-B and Meike MK-EFTE-C. The main difference between these two adapters is that the B adapter does not have drop-in filters, while the C adapter allows for drop-in filters. They should be available from Amazon soon.

MK-EFTE-B is available now!
Specification:
Model: MK-EFTE-B
Maximum diameter and length: Φ69 x 26mm
Packing size: 88*65*88mm
Net weight: 75g (0.165lb)
Adapter front end: EF(EF-S) series lens
Adapter rear end: Sony E-mount camera
Auto Focus:Support
Manual / Auto aperture:Support
PDAF and CDAF Mode:Support

MK-EFTE-C will be available on October 30.
Specification:
Model: MK-EFTE-C (Includes adapter +vnd filter+ clear uv filter)
Maximum diameter and length: Φ72 x 26.7mm
Packing size: 88*65*88mm
Net weight: 110g (0.24lb) (with variable ND filter)
Adapter front end: EF(EF-S) series lens
Adapter rear end: Sony E-mount camera
Auto Focus:Support
PDAF and CDAF Mode:Support
Standard Package:  MK-EFTE-C includes an adapter body, 1 vnd filter and 1 clear uv filter
Optional Filters: BM1/4, BM1/8,CPL filters

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Sony ZV-1F Announced

Sony ZV-1F: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony just announced the Sony ZV-1F

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Sony Announces New Updates to Camera Remote SDK


Sony Announces New Updates to Camera Remote SDK
SAN DIEGO, CA – October 12, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. today launched an updated version (version 1.06) of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK), adding compatibility with Cinema Line Cameras, the FX6, FX3, and FX30 and key functionality to support third parties in the development of bespoke applications utilizing the industry-leading performance of Sony cameras1.

Version 1.06 of the Camera Remote SDK, which is available to download for free starting today, offers new features that are particularly important in the areas of inspection, and multi-camera production.

A newly added Drone GPS sync with location information transfer function enables linking GPS information to still images in real-time with high precision. This is done by sending “ImageID”2 from SDK.

New operational menu settings, including the Reset / Save Settings, provides smooth and efficient workflows, especially when multiple takes are needed in a row.

The new compatibility with FX6 offers basic controlsupported by Content Mobile Browser and allows for up to five units4 to be controlled in parallel.

“We are fully committed to enhancing the SDK experience and maintaining an open policy for partners to find new and different ways to benefit from our industry-leading camera technologies,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “We’ve been thrilled with all the innovation we’ve seen to date from developers and are excited to continue to build this strong momentum.”

The Camera Remote SDK can be used to control several cameras in the Sony camera range including newly added Cinema Line cameras, with the full list of compatible cameras available here.

About Camera Remote SDK
Camera Remote SDK allows users to control Sony’s cameras remotely from a computer, this includes changing the camera settings, to remote shutter release and live view monitoring. With this SDK, software developers can design bespoke applications tailored to business requirements, integrating Sony’s professional equipment for size-critical drone and speed camera systems, as well as other medical, education, government, and e-commerce functions.

Further details can be found at: https://pro.sony/ue_US/camera-remote-sdk.

 

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Sony ZV Announcement Event Coming October 13th


Sony is teasing the announcement of a new Sony ZV vlogging camera on October 13th.

These are the rumored specs:

  • 20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
  • UHD 4K30p
  • Full HD 240p
  • HLG & S-Log3/2 Gammas
  • S-Cinetone

Sony is really building out the ZV lines of cameras. Below is the current lineup.

Sony ZV-1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony ZV-E10:
 B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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