The Sigma Art Sale is Here For The Holidays

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 15, 2018


Sigma brought back their Art Sale for the Holiday shopping season and it includes more native Sony glass than ever, but you can also bundle in a MC-11 or buy one on its own to use Canon Sigma glass. There is no advantage to native Sigma glass at this time because they are just Canon lenses with an MC-11 permanently affixed.

Sigma MC-11(Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma Art prime lenses:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art (Save $50.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art (Save $50.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon

Sigma Art zooms lenses
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon

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Sony Releases α9 Firmware Update Enhancing FTP File Transfer Functionality

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 15, 2018


Sony Releases α9 Firmware Update Enhancing FTP File Transfer Functionality
Sony has released a firmware upgrade for its full-frame, mirrorless camera, the α9 (model ILCE-9) that allows photographers to transfer images to FTP servers during record and playback operations so that they can continue to enjoy the performance advantages of the α9. Designed and implemented after feedback from existing α9 users,this enhanced functionality allows professional photographers to share their output with news desks instantly.

The Version 4.00 update enables the photographer to tailor the images that they wish to share which can be a single shot, as a batch of all protected images or all non-transferred images. These filters can be applied on camera to ensure that selection is as easy as possible. A custom key can be assigned to transfer the image being played back or all images can be sent automatically while recording. Additionally, the user can select which file formats they wish to share: RAW / JPEG / RAW + JPEG.

The Version 4.00 update also increases the number of FTP servers that a camera can be registered with from three to nine. Furthermore, the user can configure the folder layout on the FTP target server to their own specifications and save image data in any folder that they choose. It is also possible to send images from a named media slot to a specified file location or have the FTP server configuration the same as the camera.

The Version 4.00 firmware upgrade is available now and downloadable for free on the Sony Support site.

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Today Only Sony SD Card Savings

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 14, 2018


Adorama has a great deal on Sony SD Cards today only. It’s unlikely you will find this two-pack cheaper so don’t miss out.

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ON1 Photo RAW 2019 Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 13, 2018


ON1 Photo RAW 2019 – An All-New Photo Editing Experience Now Available
ON1 is one of the top Lightroom replacements on the market today and their new import features should help them take on Adobe Lightroom. You can download a copy today and there is a free trial. They also have a product page if you want more information.

Press Release:
Portland, OR – November 13, 2018 – ON1, Inc announces that ON1 Photo RAW 2019, an all-new photo editing experience and a major upgrade to ON1 Photo RAW, is available today. ON1 Photo RAW 2019 includes all-new features and technologies along with a streamlined workflow that is elegant, powerful and easy to learn.  Notable new features include a new non-destructive workflow for layers, auto-alignment of layers, focus stacking, a new portrait tab, a new text tool, new digital asset management updates and more. ON1 Photo RAW 2019 includes the tools photographers need in a single well thought out photography workflow application. Read More »

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Medium One Optical SPEEDMASTER Series 135mm F1.4 Notice of Reservation Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 13, 2018


Medium One Optical SPEEDMASTER Series 135mm F1.4 Notice of Reservation Available
“SPEEDMASTER 135mm F1.4” has appeared from ZHONG YI OPTICS, one of the optics (Chuichi Kogaku). It is a product only for order production.

Manufacturer’s preferred price ¥ 330,000 yen (excluding tax) ($2898.82 USD)

Medium One Optical SPEEDMASTER 135mm F1.4 Monofocal Lens
SPEED MASTER 135 mm F1.4 boasts outstanding brightness as 135 mm lens. By adopting ED glass, it combines brightness and sharpness. The aperture ring is a clickless design that is conscious of movie shooting. Please experience the world view only possible with SPEEDMASTER 135mm F1.4.

  • Focal length: 135 mm (converted to 35 mm format)
  • Aperture range: F1.4 – F16
  • Shortest shooting distance: 1.6 m
  • Lens construction: 5 groups 11 pieces (3 ultra large diameter ED lenses)
  • Filter diameter: 105 mm
  • Weight: about 3000 g
  • Total length: 160 mm
  • Diameter: Φ 111 mm
  • Mount: Canon EF Mount / Nikon F Mount / Pentax K Mount / Sony E Mount / Sony A Mount / Fujifilm G Mount / Leica T Mount
  • Maximum magnification: 0.1 times
  • Diaphragm blade: 11 sheets
  • Focus: MF (manual focus)
  • Vibration reduction function: None
  • Exclusive hood included

via zyoptics

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Plausible Sony a6700 Specs

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 12, 2018

I received an anonymous email with the following specs. If true Sony’s new a6700 won’t be a Fujifilm X-T3 killer, but it might be priced to sell. This is most likely due to thermal limitations, but we will see soon enough. The rumored dimensions suggest a slightly bigger body so let’s hope it doesn’t overheat like previous 6xxx series cameras did.

  • 26MP IMX571 Sensor (same one as the Fujifilm X-T3)
  • 12 FPS Continuous Shooting
  • Shutter 1/6000th – 30 seconds
  • 4K 60p
  • 2k 180P
  • 10-bit internal
  • Dual SD Card Slots
  • 3.5mm mic input
  • Improved IBIS
  • Improved Tracking
  • Quick Charging
  • 560g
  • 124 X 85 X 57mm

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