Sony Electronics Announces the ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone and the ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 9, 2021

Wireless Microphone ECM-W2BT: B&H Photo / Amazon
Lavalier ECM-LV1: B&H Photo / Amazon

Sony Electronics Announces the ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone and the ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone
Provides High-quality and Stable Audio Recording for Vloggers, YouTubers and Video Creators

SAN DIEGO, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics Inc. today announced two new microphones with the launch of the ECM-W2BT Multi-interface shoe compatible wireless microphone and ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone. Wireless high-quality audio recording with lower noise and stable connection is possible with the ECM-W2BT wireless microphone, especially when paired with the ECM-LV1 stereo lavalier microphone and one of Sony’s camerasi with digital compatibility. This combination offers the perfect solution to meet the needs of today’s vloggers, YouTubers and video creators who want to capture clear, reliable audio for a wide range of environments including street performance, product reviews, food reviews travel vlogs and more. Read More »

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New Large Format CMOS With Global Shutter

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 9, 2021


Sony to Release Large Format CMOS Image Sensor with Global Shutter Function and Industry’s Highest Effective Pixel Count of 127.68 Megapixels

Delivering Increased Pixel Count, High-Speed Imaging Performance, and Contributing to Solutions in the Field of Advanced, Diversified Industrial Equipment
Tokyo, Japan — Sony Corporation announced today the upcoming release of a large format 56.73mm diagonal CMOS image sensor “IMX661” for industrial equipment with a global shutter function and the industry’s highest*1 effective pixel count of 127.68 megapixels.*2

This product features an increased pixel count that yields an optical size nearly 10 times larger than the common 1.1-type image sensor corresponded to the C mount*3 for industrial equipment. It also features Sony’s original global shutter pixel technology “Pregius™”, which enables capture of motion distortion-free images. Furthermore, the Sony’s original device configuration and interface technology employed enable high-speed image readout at a data rate nearly four times faster*4 than conventional products. Read More »

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Sony Wireless Mic ECM-W2BT and Lavalier ECM-LV1 Coming April 16th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 8, 2021

Nokishita leaked some more details about Sony’s upcoming wireless mic system. It will be coming on April 16th, 2021 for 23,100 and 3,080 yen or $212.22 and $28.30 USD for the wireless microphone and lavalier.

The planned domestic release date of Sony’s wireless microphone “ECM-W2BT” and small lavalier microphone “ECM-LV1” to be announced soon seems to be April 16, 2021. The mass retailer price is 23,100 yen including tax and 3,080 yen including tax.

via Nokishita

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Sony Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 7, 2021


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Optical Limits: Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD – Relatively Compact, Light-Weight, And Affordable

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 7, 2021

Optical limits released its review of the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD, which you can read in full here or read the important parts of the conclusion below:

While we have seen similar lenses from Canon, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is a refreshingly different approach to a fast tele zoom lens in Sony E-mount. With activated image auto-correction, it is capable of producing beautiful results. It’s very sharp across the image frame in the lower to mid-range and at least the center sharpness is very impressive at 180mm. Image distortions are nicely corrected and there’s just a tad of vignetting at f/2.8 in this case. Lateral CAs are also well controlled. Some flaws become obvious with deactivated auto-correction – namely high distortions and vignetting towards the long end but then few users are probably still using uncorrected images these days. The quality of the bokeh is typical for many lenses in this class. Out-of-focus highlights can be a bit busy and the foreground blur is not ideal… the Tamron lens is one of the very few lenses producing minimal bokeh fringing (LoCAs).

The build quality is on a very decent level. Typical for Tamron lenses, there’s an emphasis on low weight rather than (supposedly) super-tough materials – they are using plastics except for the lens mount… it’s a really precisely assembled lens with no wobbly parts even in a fully extended zoom position. Tamron implemented some sealing against moisture but there’s no statement about dust protection… There’s a transport lock but that’s about it. The AF/MF has to be set on the camera and there’s no image stabilizer. The Tamron is not a super-tele so the in-camera IS should usually be “good enough”…

Overall it’s awesome to see that such lenses can be relatively compact and light-weight – and affordable, too. Kudos to Tamron for providing such an interesting lens. Highly recommended!

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Optical Limits: Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD – A Solid Performer At A Reasonable Price

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 7, 2021


Optical limits released its review of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD, which you can read in full here or read the important parts of the conclusion below:

The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD delivers a quite convincing performance with just a few caveats. Considering its ultra-wide character, it’s pretty sharp where it counts the most – the wider settings. The center quality is great and the borders/corners also on a comparatively high level between 17mm and 21mm. Many ultra-wide zoom lenses struggle a bit at their “long” end and the Tamron is no exception in this respect. While the results are good from f/5.6, the outer image field could be better at larger aperture settings here. The native distortion characteristic is very decent for such a lens and there’s nothing to worry about with image auto-correction. The vignetting figures are roughly in line with other lenses in this class. Reads: there’s some hefty vignetting at f/2.8 in RAW images. Auto-correction eases this is a bit but, a bit surprisingly, Tamron chose a non-aggressive correction profile here so you may still be able to spot some light falloff depending on the shooting conditions. The bokeh has its pros and cons. Out-of-focus highlights are comparatively nicely rendered whereas the overall rendition can be a bit harsh.

The build quality is very good relative to its price tag… advantage of this approach is the very low weight of just 420g – and we are talking about an f/2.8 lens here. Unlike its fast, in-house zoom mates, it doesn’t extend when zooming which is always something that we book on the plus side. The “moisture-resistant construction” seems to be somewhat inferior to other manufacturers – namely, there’s no word about dust protection. However, we are talking in the context of a consumer-grade lens here. We quite liked the RXD AF motor on the 28-75mm f/2.8 but on the 17-28mm f/2.8, it’s a bit on the slow side…

Overall, the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is a solid performer. It doesn’t excel in any criteria but it does the job and, possibly more important than that, it does so for a reasonable price.

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