Meyer Optik Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 Announced


Nocturnus 0.95/75 mm becomes world’s fastest 75mm lens with 15 aperture blades
Meyer-Optik-Görlitz Nocturnus 0.95/75mm continues the creation of the “master of light series” and the legacy of the fastest 75mm lens in the world
Available for Leica M, Sony and Fuji X

Again Meyer optic reaches for the next big step. But this time it’s a big one: the creation of the fastest 75mm lens worldwide causes a stir:

  • sharpness with aperture of 0.95 – 16
  • the fastest 75 mm lens of the world with 15 aperture blades
  • a Bokeh ideal for portrait photography in difficult light conditions
  • a lens that creates a three-dimensional appearance separating the subject from the background in a characteristic manner
  • compatible with Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X
  • click less aperture ring
  • Made in Germany
  • Highest requirements for the glasses used

Expected launch: May 2018
Expected Delivery Date/Availability: April 2019
Special Early Bird Price until 20.05.2018: 1899 €, expected MSRP €3999
Available camera mounts: Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X
More Information: http://info.meyer-optik-goerlitz.com/nocturnus75_presale_mailing_list-0

Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz: Again, in the leading position for available light photography
Already in the 1920s, Meyer brought lenses to market which were the fastest lenses of their time: the Kinoplasmat 75/f1. 5. Later the Primoplan 1.9/58 was to become the fastest standard lens for the famous Exakta camera, which was sold in the USA as “Kine night Exakta”. At this time Meyer-Optik Goerlitz was considered as the most prominent manufacturer of available light lenses, so called “giants of light” and in 2016 the company presented the Nocturnus 0.95/50 mm for the first time now available in its third version.
Now Meyer is following the legacy of creating the fastest 75mm lens in the world like it once did with the Kinoplasmat. The Nocturnus 0.95/75 mm lens is a full format lens available for Sony E, Fuji X and Leica M. The company also intends to follow with a 35mm lens later in order to complete its Nocturnus line. Read More »

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Sony WW771132 Registered Could This Be The Sony a7SIII or Sony a6700


WW 771132

  • Digital camera
  • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed

We know these cameras are coming soon, but beyond the a7SIII being a low light monster and the a6700 being a snappier camera not much is known. The a6700 should share a sensor with the X-T3 though so 4k 60p and a9 or better performance should be featured.

via nokishita

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Some Wasabi Sony NP-FZ100 Not Working Manufacture Has Halted Shipments


Some of the Wasabi Sony NP-FZ100 that were shipped from the original batch were defective so the manufactures has halted shipments. Wasabi generic batteries are generally pretty good and I use them in my Fujifilm and Sony cameras so I am sure they will address the issue shortly and take care of exchanges. Stay tuned for details. If your batteries aren’t giving you an error than you are one of the lucky few to get a functional generic Wasabi Sony NP-FZ100

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Pre-Orders Coming Friday April 27th


The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD will be available for pre-order Friday April 27th according to Nokishita.

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LEX Optical Takes E-Mount Back to Film


LEX Optical started an interesting project for film fans that want to use E-mount glass. I’m curious to see where it goes since this is a one man team project, but there does seem to be some indication that he plans to sell this camera to interested buyers. Hopefully he can produce enough of them, because I am sure there will be a rather large group of people interested in picking on up. This project is definitely a labor of love and speaks to Sony’s growing audience of photographers.

“LEX is the first camera which lets you use your E-Mount lenses with your favorite film emulsions. So far it has taken us more than a year to get this design right. When we are done LEX will be an open source project but we may crowd fund a small batch of devices before opening the design files up.”

You can visit the LEX Optical Site here.

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DPReview: Sony a7III Receives Gold Award


DPReviews has given the Sony a7III a glowing review and no one should be surprised. The a7III offers an incredible value for those looking to purchase a full frame camera and you can read the full review here or just check out the summary below.

Put simply, the Sony a7 III is a new benchmark for full frame cameras due to its compelling combination of value and capability – and the fact that this series of cameras has come so far in less than five years is impressive in its own right. For around the same price as an ‘entry-level’ full frame camera in 2012 and 2013, the a7 III offers speed for the sports shooter, autofocus accuracy for the portraitist, dynamic range for the landscape photographer and low light image quality for the couple at a candlelit dinner. And don’t forget about the best video quality and feature set this side of a dedicated cinema rig.

What we likeWhat we don’t
  • New 24 megapixel BSI sensor
  • Great low ISO dynamic range, and high ISO noise performance
  • Very reliable autofocus system lifted from Sony’s a9 sports camera
  • Updated ergonomics including an autofocus joystick
  • 10 frames-per-second burst shooting, dropping to 8 with ‘live view’
  • Very high-quality 4K and HD video, including Log capture and slow-motion
  • Updated menu system
  • Good battery life
  • Market-leading noise reduction and detail in out-of-camera JPEGs
  • Expansive customization options for both stills and video capture
  • Good wireless connectivity
  • USB charging, USB C / 3.1 connection
  • Headphone / mic jack included
  • Viewfinder resolution on the low side
  • Lacks DSLR feeling of ‘immediacy’ for controls and menus
  • Continuous AF at smaller apertures can result in hunting or focus failure
  • Only one card slot supports the faster UHS-II format
  • Some lenses may result in ‘striping’ in images containing flare
  • Lackluster touchscreen experience
  • Moiré artifacts may be a problem
  • Weather-sealing doesn’t appear to be as robust as competitors
  • Unintuitive video autofocus
  • Some buttons are too small and could use more tactile feedback
  • No in-camera Raw processing
  • 8-bit internal and external video capture limits Log footage flexibility

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