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:
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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
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
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.
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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 RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
https://www.facebook.com/viltrox.official/photos/a.1352562324880495/1822787647857958/
Viltrox released a statement on their Facebook page about the release of a Photoshop and Lightroom lens profile in addition to what will be coming in with the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 II. You can see both statements below:
https://www.facebook.com/viltrox.official/photos/a.1352562324880495/1822971681172888/
The Viltrox 85mm Mark II will have:
VILTROX 85mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4 (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4 (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4 (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony PRO Support extended by six months for customers due to global conditions
As a PRO Support member, you are among our most loyal customers and we want you to know how much we value you being part of Sony’s Imaging family.
With the current global situation, we are taking steps to ensure we are supporting all of our customers during these difficult times. For all Pro Support members like yourself, we are automatically extending membership for an additional 6 months, free of charge.
As a refresher, your ProSupport membership includes:
– Dedicate US Phone Support Experts
– Expedited Repair Turnaround Time
– Repair Loaners
– Evaluation Loaner
– Camera Maintenance
– Terms & Conditions for the program applies to
o US members
o Canada members
We are here to support you via phone or email:
M-F 7AM PST to 5PM PST. Saturday 7AM PST to 2PM PST.
Phone: 866-470-7669
Email: [email protected].
Thank you again for your loyalty and support.
All the best,
Sony Imaging PRO Support