B&H Photo moved their expected availability forward a day so they should have the Sony a7III in stock tomorrow, but you should be on the lookout for the Sony a7III in stock everywhere soon (B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama). You can order in advance if you don’t want to risk missing out, but everyone should be getting shipments very soon.
Update: Now it says the 27th
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Sony Releases Stacked CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphones with Industry’s Highest*1 48 Effective Megapixels*2
Featuring World First*3 Ultra-compact Pixel Size of 0.8 μm
Tokyo, Japan—Sony Corporation today announced the upcoming release of the IMX586 stacked CMOS image sensor for smartphone cameras. The new sensor features 48 effective megapixels*2, the industry’s highest pixel count.*1 The new product achieved a world-first*3 ultra-compact pixel size of 0.8 μm, making it possible to pack 48 effective megapixels*2 onto a 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) unit, thereby supporting enhanced imaging on smartphone cameras.
*1:Among image sensors for smartphones. As of announcement on July 23, 2018
*2:Based on image sensor effective pixel specification method
*3:Among image sensors. According to Sony research. As of announcement on July 23, 2018
| Model name | Sample shipment date (planned) | Sample price (excluding tax) |
|---|---|---|
| IMX586 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) 48 effective megapixel*2 stacked CMOS image sensor | September 2018 | 3,000 JPY |
Chris and Jordan took the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS out to shoot landscapes and the lens doesn’t disappoint for the price. Chris walked around all day hand holding the Sony 400mm without issue, which would not be the case with other similar 400mm f/2.8 lenses. Sony has created an unmatched combo when using the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS with the Sony a9 and Canon/Nikon should be worried.
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Sigma’s E-mount Art lenses have been criticized for their size, but many are comparable in size to native Sony Glass. Camerasize.com added the native E-mount Sigma Art lenses to their site for comparison, but only 6 of Sigma’s 9 lenses have true competitors at this time in Camerasize’s database.
Venus Optics is teasing a new “revolutionary macro tool” the Laowa 24mm f/14. Make sure you check their site frequently because they will start their presale at $1 today. This is a very interesting marketing tactic.
