RhinoCam Vertex Fully Utilizes Medium Format Glass on Full Frame

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 16, 2021

I have always been a fan of Medium format and I am very happy that the price of it has come down in recent years, but if you have medium format film glass laying around you might want to try a RhinoCam Vertex from Fotodiox. It works by rotating the sensor around the image circle of the lens 4 times and then you stitch them together after the fact. This will not work well with variable light, movement, and swirly bokeh. If you want one they are available from B&H Photo.

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Yongnuo YN35mm f/2 DF DSM and Yongnuo FE 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 15, 2021


The Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM and Yongnuo FE 85mm f/1.8S DF DSM were announced a while ago, but they have only become widely available in the states recently.

Yongnuo YN35mm f/2 DF DSM: B&H Photo / Amazon
Yongnuo FE 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM: B&H Photo / Amazon

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Sony a7RIVa and Sony a7RIIIa Coming June 4th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 14, 2021


Nokishita is reporting that the Sony a7RIIIa and Sony a7RIVa refresh will be shipping on June 4th. Reservations will start on May 17th for 361,900 yen ($3311.10 USD) and 438,900 yen ($4015.59 USD). I expect the prices will be more in line with the cameras they are replacing though. The Sony a7RIIIa actually has the retail price on the site of $2,799.99 already, which you can see here.

The planned domestic release date of Sony “ILCE-7RM3A” and “ILCE-7RM4A” announced overseas the other day seems to be June 4, 2021. Reservation starts on May 17th.

The mass retailer price of Sony “ILCE-7RM3A” is 361,900 yen including tax, and “ILCE-7RM4A” is 438,900 yen including tax.

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Sony a7RIV: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7RIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

via Nokishita

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Nitecore NP-FZ100 and NP-FW-50 Batteries Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 14, 2021

NP-FZ100 Specifications
Model: NC-BP002
Voltage: 7.2V
Capacity: 2,250mAh
Energy: 16.2Wh
Operating Temperature:
Charge: 0~45°C (32~113°F)
Discharge: -10~60°C (14~140°F)
Weight: 81.6g (2.88oz)
Compatible Models: α1, α7 III, α7R III, α7R Ⅳ, α9 (ILCE-9), α9 II, α6600, a7S III, FX3
(Please refer to the original battery compatibility for more compatible models)

Nitecore NP-FZ100 (Coming Soon): Amazon

NP-FW-50 Specifications
Model: NC-BP001
Voltage: 7.4V
Capacity: 1,030mAh
Energy: 7.6Wh
Operating Temperature:
Charge: 0~45°C (32~113°F)
Discharge: -10~45°C (14~113°F)
Weight: 44.5g (1.57oz)
Compatible Models: α5000, α5100, α6000, α6100, α6300, α6400, α6500, α7, α7 Ⅱ, α7R, α7R Ⅱ, α7S, α7S Ⅱ, DSC-RX10 Ⅲ, DSC-RX10, DSC-RX10 Ⅱ, DSC-RX10 IV, ILCE-QX1, ILCE-QX1L
(Please refer to the original battery compatibility for more compatible models)

Nitecore NP-FW-50 (Coming Soon): Amazon

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Zenitar 50mm and 35mm Announced For E-Mount Plus New 300mm, 500mm, and 1000mm Mirror Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 14, 2021

Zenit officially released lenses the lenses introduced last year:

  • Zenit Zenitar 35mm f/2 (Sony E-mount)
    • Vendor code: 18752
    • Diameter x length (from the bayonet), mm: 61.5×47.2
    • Weight, gram: 300
    • Bayonet (for filter): Sony E
    • Focal length, mm: 35 mm
    • Maximum aperture: 2
    • Minimum aperture: 22
    • Aperture blades: nine
    • Field of view, °: 62.5 °
    • Lens type: Wide angle
    • Lens type: Manual
    • Optical design: 7 lenses in 5 groups
    • Minimum focusing distance, m: 0.5 m
    • Installation size for filter, mm:
    • M46 x 0.75
  • Zenitar 1.5/50 (Sony E-mount)
    • Vendor code: 18151
    • Diameter x length (from the bayonet), mm: 61,5×47,6
    • Weight, gram: 287
    • Bayonet (for filter): Sony E
    • Focal length, mm: 50 mm
    • Maximum aperture: 1.5
    • Minimum aperture: 22
    • Aperture blades: 13
    • Field of view, °: 43 °
    • Lens type: Manual
    • Optical design: 7 lenses in 3 groups
    • Minimum focusing distance, m: 0.7 m
    • Installation size for filter, mm: M40.5 x 0.5

Also below you can see a photo of Zenit’s new Rubinar which they are now saying can be used for astrophotography in addition to Macro work, which we previously posted. The 300mm, 500mm, and 1000mm lenses will be updated Rubinar lenses produced at the Lytkarino Optical Glass Plant (LZOS). It is still unclear if these lenses will be t-mount or M42 like the origionals.

Zenitar Lenses can be purchase from Amazon and B&H Photo

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Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Now Shipping

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 13, 2021


B&H Photo started shipping the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM today, but I doubt there are many lenses left from this batch. You might want to try a retailer like Moment since they do not have as many affiliates as B&H Photo / Amazon/ Adorama. Amazon says they will get some in a month or two and Adorama says they are shipping today, but I also doubt they will have much stock left. Moment states they are shipping on the 21st, but it could ship earlier if other retailers are getting their lenses on time.

Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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