MonsterAdapter is pleased to release the v03 firmware for Pentax K-mount to Sony E-mount electronic adapter LA-KE1. By following LA-EA4r and LA-FE1, new firmware of LA-KE1 v03 also addsnew focus drive algorithm: G Driver II, which effectively improves the auto focus performance of K-mount screw-driven lenses on Sony mirrorless cameras (including AF-S single focus and AF-C continuous focus). According to the team tests, the focusing speed in many scenes has been able to equal or exceed the Pentax SLRs on last E-mount cameras. Which will make your shooting experience more enjoyable.
Note 1: G Driver needs the support by the camera, please see below for the list of compatible bodies. In case of a suitable camera, the adapter will automatically enable the G Driver I or II, and other cameras will continue to use the existing driver.
Note 2: Due to lens technical reasons, G Driver for LA-KE1 is only available for screw-driven lenses supported by LA-KE1, lenses with SDM/DC/PLM motors will continue to use existing focus algorithm. If the lens is a dual-drive lens, the screw-driven mode can support G Driver, while the SDM mode will continue to use existing one.
DJI Treats Mirrorless Camera Owners To New Travel Stabilizer DJI RS 3 Mini DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces DJI RS 3 Mini, a lightweight handheld travel stabilizer developed specifically to support today’s mainstream brands of mirrorless cameras and lenses. With a smaller and lighter body, the DJI RS 3 Mini continues the excellent stabilization performance of the RS 3 series, allowing users to create professional-grade content while traveling around landscapes or in urban locations. Furthermore, weighing less than 800 g (1.8 lbs), the gimbal can carry a weight of up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs), features Bluetooth shutter control, a 3rd generation stabilization algorithm, native horizontal and vertical camera mounting, and a 1.4-inch color touchscreen.
“Since the introduction of DJI’s Ronin series for cinematography in professional environments, DJI has been working on bringing professional-grade technology to an increasing number of content creators,” said Paul Pan, Senior Product Line Managerat DJI. “The DJI RS 3 Mini is testament to DJI’s core value of bringing innovative stabilization technology to everyone with a love of capturing their moments in a photo or on video. Now, anyone with a mirrorless camera can experience the same industry-leading technology used on film sets and studios across the globe.” Read More »
It looks like the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports will cost around $2,255.53, according to the leaked pricing data in yen. This will likely turn out to be $2,199 to $2,299.
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
Suggested retail price: 368,500 yen including tax Retail price: 297,000 yen
including tax (no point redemption), 330,000 yen including tax (10% point redemption)
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
Lens construction: 27 elements in 19 groups
Minimum Focus Distance: 45-260cm
Maximum magnification: 1:2.4
Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
Filter diameter: 105mm
Size: φ119.4mm x 279.2mm (281.2mm for E-mount version)
Weight: 2495g (2485g for E-mount version)
Hood: LH1144-02
Lens cap: LC-740E
Mount: L mount, Sony E mount
Reservation start date: January 13, 2023 10:00 am
Scheduled release date: February 17, 2023
New development adopted HLA (Hi-response Linear Actuator)
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