Sony LSI Design EVP Hideki Yoshida’s presentation at RISC-V Day Tokyo 2019 on Sept. 30 is titled “Future of Image Sensing with RISC-V.” The presentation lays out Sony’s plans for AI integration on image sensors and also says that Sony is going to pursue “a recurring revenue business model.”
The presentation also includes an updated Sony Semiconductor org chart and the market segmentation and trends.
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Viltrox just released an update to their excellent VILTROX 85mm f/1.8 AF that you can download here. Amazon has them in stock and slightly discounted at this time.
PFI RBMH 85mmF1.8 STM E-mount v1.0.12
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The Sony a9II was just launched without much coverage from third parties the other day, but now we are starting to see some first impressions trickle out. The Sony a9II isn’t for everyone, but it has been an impressive halo mirrorless camera since it originally launched. I’m really looking forward to this camera having its weather sealing tested in particular.
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Translated Release:
Announcement Voigtländer 50 mm / 1: 2.0 APO-LANTHAR E
The most powerful standard lens of all time in the history of Voigtländer!To mark the 20th anniversary of the Voigtland Classic Line, we are today presenting the Voigtland APO-LANTHAR 50 mm F2.0, which was developed exclusively for Sony E-Mount full-frame cameras!The name APO-LANTHAR is only awarded for particularly powerful lenses in the Voigtländer range. And with the new APO-LANTHAR 50 mm F2.0 we are talking about a real masterpiece! The development goal was to provide the highest level of imaging performance without compromising on design. For this purpose almost all technically possible registers were drawn to ensure this top performance. Two aspheric lens elements, five with anomalous partial dispersion, an integrated floating-focus system and an optical calculation that reduces chromatic aberrations to near zero ensure outstanding performance. The total of 12 diaphragm blades have a special shape, so that not only at aperture F2.0 but also at aperture F2.8 creates a circular opening. This allows for circular bokeh from a point light source. As usual from Voigtländer, the aperture selection and the focusing are done manually, with the focus peaking function, this can be done very precisely. The shutter snaps in 1/3 steps and can also be completely switched to stepless (and therefore silent).The Voigtland APO-LANTHAR 50 mm F2.0 has electrical contacts that integrate the lens settings in the image acquisition with the Exif information. In addition, the lens is equipped with a distance encoder, which enables the support of 5-axis image stabilization on Sony cameras by providing the distance to the subject to compensate for camera shake.Our new APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2.0 is a true high-performer and sets the tone in the top class. Especially in conjunction with the new high-performance sensors from Sony, one can expect outstanding results!
Information on the market launch and selling price is not yet available and will be announced later.
Technical data: Voigtländer 50 mm / 1: 2.0 APO-LANTHAR
| focal length | 50 mm |
| connection | E-bayonet (Sony) |
| luminous intensity | 1: 2.0 |
| Smallest aperture | F 16 |
| Optical construction | 10 lenses in 8 groups |
| angle of view | 46.5 ° |
| Diaphragm blades | 12 |
| minimum Distance | 0.45 m |
| filter size | Ø 49 mm |
| Maximum scope | 62.6 mm |
| overall length | 61.3 mm |
| Weight | 364 g |
| colour | black |
| included supply | Lens cap, back cover, lens hood |
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The Sony a9II can now be preordered.
The second generation of speed, the Sony Alpha a9 II takes the impressive feature-set of its predecessor and adds enhanced connectivity, a refined body design, and even quicker performance. Utilizing the proven 24.2MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI stacked CMOS sensor and an updated BIONZ X processor, the a9 II sports especially quick and responsive capabilities. Up to 20 fps shooting is possible with a silent electronic shutter or up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter is supported, along with a wide sensitivity range that reaches up to an expanded ISO 204800.
The sensor’s design also incorporates a 693-point phase-detection autofocus system, which offers intelligent subject tracking and Real-time Eye AF to ensure critical focus on moving subjects. The BIONZ X also performs up to 60 AF/AE functions per second to go along with the 20 fps shooting for reliable results in quickly changing situations. In addition to stills, UHD 4K video recording is supported at up to 30 fps and Quick and Slow Motion recording is also available. Additionally, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization is available, too, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops.
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