Sony FX30 Announced


Sony FX30: B&H Photo / Amazon

Sony Electronics Expands Cinema Line with New 4K Super 35 Camera for Future Filmmakers
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 28, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to the brand’s prestigious Cinema Line – the FX30 (model ILME-FX30). The new FX30 is a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers many professional features of the Cinema Line, such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes, and user-imported LUTs (Look Up Tables) at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers.

In addition to introducing the new FX30, Sony announced two new CFexpress Type A Memory Cards – CEA-G320T and CEA-G640T. Both are large capacity cards that support high-speed performance with a maximum writing speed.

“The new FX30 is a great fit for a wide range of filmmakers,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “As part of our Cinema Line, it is an attractive addition for seamless integration into large productions. Additionally, by incorporating many professional features found in our flagship cinema cameras, it is a perfect camera for up-and-coming filmmakers that are working with tight budgets.” Read More »

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Several Sony f/1.2 Patents Found


It’s unlikely that Sony will ever make a 60mm f/1.2 or 80mm f/1.2 lens, but they already have a very nice 50mm f/1.2 on the market and a 85mm f/1.2 is expected in the future that could be based on one of the below designs.

Overview

  • [Public number] P2022140076
  • [Publication date] 2022-09-26
  • [Title of Invention] Imaging Lens and Imaging Device
  • [Application date] 2021-03-12
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000002185
    [Name] Sony Group Corporation
  • Kind Code: A1 To provide an imaging lens and an imaging apparatus that are small in size and have a large aperture, yet satisfactorily correct various aberrations, and have high optical performance over the entire screen from an object at infinity to a short distance object.
  • [0001]
    The present disclosure relates to an imaging lens having a focusing function and an imaging apparatus equipped with such an imaging lens.
  • [0002]
    In recent years, the number of pixels of an image sensor used in an interchangeable lens type digital camera has been increasing. In order to take pictures with higher image quality, there is a demand for an imaging lens with higher descriptive performance. On the other hand, an imaging lens has been proposed in which two lens groups are moved as a focus group.
  • [0005]
    An imaging lens that is compact and has a large aperture, yet satisfactorily corrects various aberrations, and has high optical performance over the entire screen from an object at infinity to a short distance object, and an image pickup equipped with such an imaging lens It would be desirable to provide a device.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 53.90
  • F-value:
  • Half angle of view: 1.21
  • Image height: 21.76
  • Total length: 130.00


Example 2

  • Focal length: 34.66
  • F-value: 1.44
  • Half angle of view: 32.01
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Overall length: 96.88


Example 3

  • Focal length: 78.40
  • F-value: 1.23
  • Half angle of view: 15.39
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Total length: 160.00


Example 4

  • Focal length: 60.00
  • F-value: 1.21
  • Half angle of view: 19.79
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Total length: 145.00


Example 5 

  • Focal length: 48.50
  • F-value: 1.46
  • Half angle of view: 24.00
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Overall length: 101.56

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Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Brochure Leaked

The Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD brochure leaked, which you can view above or here. Below are some of the details from the brochure.

  • 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
  • Scheduled overseas release date: October 27, 2022
    • (from catalog specifications)
      • Lens construction: 12 elements in 11 groups
      • Minimum shooting distance: Wide 0.17m, Tele 0.29m
      • Maximum magnification: Wide 1: 3.8, Tele 1: 5.1
      • Filter diameter: 67 mm
      • Maximum diameter: 74.4 mm Overall
      • Length: 86.5 mm
      • Weight: 365 g
      • Aperture blades: 9
      • Minimum aperture: F22
      • Included accessories: Petal hood, lens cap
      • Mount: Sony E mount

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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

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7Artisan 12mm f/2.8 Cine Lens and 4mm f/2.8 For Drones Coming Soon

7Artisan is teasing two new lenses the 7Artisan 12mm f/2.8 Cine Lens (E/M43/FX/Z/L/RF mounts) and 4mm f/2.8 for drones (E/FX/M43/EOS-M mounts). 7Artisan lenses can be found on Amazon.

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Capture One For iPad Tethering Announced

Capture One for iPad 1.1.0 was released the other day on the appstore with support for wired and wireless tethering. According to what I can find online, support for this feature should be identical to the computer, so if you can tether your camera to the computer, you can tether it to the iPad. Supported Sony cameras can be utilized with a wire connection using the apple camera adapter or wirelessly.

What’s New
Version 1.1.0

  • You can now shoot tethered directly via USB cable or Wi-Fi
  • Remotely trigger a capture from your iPad with our first shutter button iteration
  • Automatically apply the same adjustments to all tethered photos by enabling the “Next Capture Adjustments” toggle
  • Change the Fujifilm simulation of your Fujifilm RAW files from the dedicated tool
  • Export Originals and TIFF files
  • Use Auto Adjust to quickly edit your images
  • Change the Wheel and “Quick Edit” sliding directions in the app’s Gestures & Shortcuts section within the Settings page
  • Get tips on how to use the gesture interactions with our new Onboarding view
  • Other bug fixes and improvements

Capture One For iPad: Appstore
iPad Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon
Apple Camera Adapter: B&H Photo / Amazon
Capture One Pro 22:
 B&H Photo / Amazon

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DPRTV: Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD A Very Unique Well Designed Lens

DPRTV published their review of the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, and Tamron has another winner on its hands. Below is a summary of the review above:

  • Tamron 50-400mm has a little bit of bulk at 1150g/2.5bs or half a noct
  • The lens is well-balanced and rugged
  • Manual focus ring is a little loose
  • Weather resistance
  • Customizable button and vibration control
  • 67mm filter diameter
  • Option for a tripod collar
  • Very unique lens that covers normal to telephoto
  • The only similar lens was from sigma the 50-500mm that was very big and heavy unlike Tamron’s 50-400mm lens
  • There are some compromises, like a slow aperture range
  • This lens is great if you do not mind pushing up the ISO
  • Very well-controlled flare
  • This lens even does macro well, and the close working distance is within the hood at 50mm with a lot more working distance at 400mm
  • Some cats eyes in the corners until you stop down to f/8
  • Bokeh transition is energetic but smooth
  • Very sharp across the frame at 50mm without much improvement from stopping down
  • Very sharp across the frame at 400mm without much improvement from stopping down
  • This lens is very unique and well designed

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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD: B&H Photo / Adorama

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