Aurora Aperture Introduces a Next-Generation Rear Mount Filter System

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 17, 2020


Press Release: Aurora Aperture Introduces a Next-Generation Rear Mount Filter System
Irvine, California, May 15th, 2020 – Aurora Aperture Inc. today has introduced a next-generation rear mount filter system.

The new next-generation rear mount filter system supports the Canon 11-24mm F4L USM and other select Canon wide-angle lenses, Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G, Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art EF mount and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art EF mount lenses, Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art E and L mount, and Sony 12-24mm F4 G.

“In 2017 we introduced a rear mount filter system for the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM: The Aurora Aperture CR format, an industry-first rear mount glass filter,” said Jeff Chen, founder and CEO of Aurora Aperture Inc. “The next generation rear mount filter system is a major upgrade from the CR format filter system. It expands supported lenses to several other popular ultra wide-angle lenses, at the same time adds more filter choices. More importantly, the new system features a robust magnetic quick-release mechanism. ” Read More »

Posted in Accessories| Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Sigma MC-11 Firmware 1.30/1.23

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 15, 2020


SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E v1.23
● It has optimized the peripheral illumination correction data when used in combination with SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA SA mount.

SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E v1.30
● It has optimized the peripheral illumination correction data when used in combination with SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art for CANON EF mount.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.02.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.05.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.01.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.01.

To update your firmware, please refer to the following link;
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/firmware/

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube

 

Posted in 3rd Party Lens, Accessories, Firmware updates| Tagged , | Leave a comment

Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 FE II Preorders Start

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 14, 2020


Viltrox only recently announced there would be a Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 FE II coming. Now you can preorder one at B&H Photo for shipment on May 26th.

The Viltrox 85mm Mark II will have:

    • Lighter weight 484g
    • Faster Eye-AF
    • Metal lens hood

Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube

Plus our owners’ groups
Sony a9 Owners Group
Sony a7 Owners Group

Posted in 3rd Party Lens| Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sony to Release World’s First Intelligent Vision Sensors With AI Processing Functionality

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 14, 2020


Sony to release world’s first Intelligent Vision Sensors with AI processing functionality
Enabling High-Speed Edge AI Processing and Contributing to Building of Optimal Systems Linked with the Cloud
Sony Corporation today announced the upcoming release of two models of intelligent vision sensors, the first image sensors in the world to be equipped with AI processing functionality*1. Including AI processing functionality on the image sensor itself enables high-speed edge AI processing and extraction of only the necessary data, which, when using cloud services, reduces data transmission latency, addresses privacy concerns, and reduces power consumption and communication costs.

*1 Among image sensors. According to Sony research (as of announcement on May 14, 2020).

These products expand the opportunities to develop AI-equipped cameras, enabling a diverse range of applications in the retail and industrial equipment industries and contributing to building optimal systems that link with the cloud. Read More »

Posted in Press releases| Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Sony FY2019 Q4 Financial Results: No Major Impact on Sony’s Manufacturing in Japan

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 13, 2020

Imaging & Sensing Solutions
Results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020
Sales increased 191.2 billion yen (22%) year-on-year (a 24% increase on a constant currency basis) to 1 trillion 70.6 billion yen. This significant increase in sales was primarily due to a significant increase in sales of image sensors for mobile products, resulting from an improvement in product mix as well as an increase in unit sales, partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange rates.

Operating income increased 91.7 billion yen year-on-year to 235.6 billion yen. This significant increase in operating income was primarily due to the impact of the above-mentioned increase in sales, partially offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization expenses as well as in research and development expenses and the negative impact of foreign exchange rates. During the current fiscal year, there was a 18.2 billion yen negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

Current View Regarding the Impact on the Business from the Spread of COVID-19
As of today, there has been no major impact on Sony’s manufacturing plants in Japan, which are operating as usual. Sony also understands that factory operations and supply chains at most of its major mobile customers, to whom it sells its image sensors, have been recovering. On the other hand, Sony continues to monitor the extent to which the final outlet for Sony’s products, the smartphone market, may decelerate going forward. Read More »

Posted in Financial results| Leave a comment

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 and Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Defects Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 13, 2020

 

Tamron 17-28mm, 28-75mm, and 70-180mm

Tamron 17-28mm Press: Notice about 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) Operation
Dear Tamron product users and potential purchasers.

Thank you for your interest in Tamron products.

We would like to announce that we found an issue with our 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) for SONY mirrorless cameras.

[Symptom]

When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.
Applicable camera models: α7, α7 II, α7R, α7R II, α7S, α7SII, α5000, α5100, α6000, α6300, α6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6

We are currently working on the cause of the error and for the solution to this matter. We expect this issue to be resolved very shortly and we will release a firmware update at that time.

Regarding the firmware updating process, please be assured that the process is accomplished directly through the SONY camera and supported by the Sony firmware updating function. As soon as the process is finalized, we will explain the process in detail on our website.

We sincerely apologize to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience this issue may cause.

Tamron 70-180mm Press: Notice about 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) Operation
Dear Tamron product users and potential purchasers.

Thank you for your interest in Tamron products.

We would like to announce that we found some issues with our new lens, 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) for SONY mirrorless cameras, which will be released on May 14, 2020.

[Symptom]

1. A malfunction of Inner body image stabilizer occurs when used at about 70-85mm focal length and at more than 5.5m of object distance.
Applicable camera models: α7 II
Please turn the inner body image stabilizer function “OFF” when you use this lens at less than an 85mm focal length.

2. When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.
Applicable camera models:α7, α7 II, α7R, α7R II, α7S, α7S II, α5000, α5100, α6000 α6300, α6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6

We are currently working on the cause of the error and expect this to be solved with a firmware update. Early June is the target date for the release of the firmware update.

Regarding the firmware updating process, please be assured that the process is accomplished directly through the SONY camera and supported by the Sony firmware updating function. As soon as the process is finalized, we will explain the process in detail on our website.

We sincerely apologize to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience this issue may cause.

Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube

Plus our owners’ groups
Sony a9 Owners Group
Sony a7 Owners Group

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Posted in 3rd Party Lens| Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment