Valoi Medium Format Film Scanner – 35mm Adapter Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 29, 2025


Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro: B&H Photo / Amazon

Valoi announced its Easy120 film scanner which works well with the Tamron 90mm macro, but will work with any 77mm filter thread macro lens up to 105mm full frame equivalent. The system can also scan 35mm film withe an adapter if you are interested.

VALOI easy120 at a glance

Compact
The easy120 takes up about the same amount of space as a normal keyboard on your desk. It can also be packed away easily.

Fast
With the easy120, you can scan a roll of medium format film in 1-2 minutes.

Built-in Light
The easy120 comes with included light source. The 95+ CRI light source gives your scans accurate colors, even exposure and faster shutter speeds when scanning.

Quality Materials
The easy120 body and tubes are all aluminium, allowing for a sturdy connection and a durable product.

Replaceable Holders
The easy120 gives you the ability to change film holders in a matter of seconds. The holders are held in place by a strong sprung ball bearing.

Fits most cameras and lenses
The easy120 is compatible with the most common macro lenses available. It allows for most filter threads up to 77mm and comes with 310mm of tubes for use even with 105mm lenses (full-frame only).

Setup

 

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Nextorage CFExpress 4.0 Type A Cards and Card Reader Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 28, 2025


While Sony cameras do not currently support CFExpress 4.0 future cameras will and the 4.0 cards are compatible with 3.0, 2.0, and 1.0 cameras so if you are in the market for CFExpress Type A Cards Nextorage’s new cards are worth considering.

Information About Nextorage CFExpress 4.0 Type A Cards

  • About Nextorage: Nextorage is a Japanese company founded by former Sony engineers who have been developing memory cards for Sony cameras for over 20 years. We provide products optimized for a variety of situations where strong reliability is required, from creative to entertainment.
  • Supports the latest standards and has the highest transfer speed in its class: Nextorage supports the next-generation CFexpress 4.0 standard and has the highest transfer speed in its class. It dramatically reduces the time required to transfer large amounts of data during post-shooting data transfer and editing work, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Maximum transfer speed (read): 1,900MB/s, Maximum transfer speed (write): 1,700MB/s
  • Minimum sustained write speed (512GB): 850MB/s
  • Supports stable video recording: The minimum sustained write speed of 200 MB/s is guaranteed due to VGP200 support. This helps to minimize dropped frames when shooting 4K and 8K video, and supports stable video recording.
  • Backward compatible with CFexpress2.0 devices: The CFexpress4.0 standard is backward compatible with CFexpress2.0, so you can use it with confidence with host devices that support CFexpress2.0.
  • Wide range of compatible models: CFexpress memory cards are ideal for next-generation cinema cameras from Sony and other manufacturers, as well as high-resolution DSLRs.
  • Package contents: CFexpress Type A memory card, dedicated case, Memory Card File Rescue (download bonus)

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Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Firmware Updates Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 27, 2025

Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Firmware update for Sony E-Mount lenses
Thank you for using SIGMA products.
We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA’s E-mount is now available.
The changes in this firmware are as follows:

【Applicable product and version】
・SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art Ver.02 for Sony E-mount
・SIGMA 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art Ver.02 for Sony E-mount

【Benefit of the update】
・When AF mode is set to AF-C (continuous AF), the camera’s ability to track the subject while zooming has been improved.

【How to update】
Please click on ‘For Windows’ or ‘For Mac’ in the firmware download page below for your lens in Sony E-mount, read “Before updating” and follow the update procedure.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/lenses/?mount=sony-e

*After the update is complete, be sure to remove the battery pack from the camera and reinsert it.

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LT: Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Review – Very Good Image Quality In The Frame Centre

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 26, 2025


Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8: B&H Photo / Adorama

LensTips posted its full Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 review which you can read in full here. You can check out the pro/cons below:

Pros:

  • unique parameters,
  • very good image quality in the frame centre across the whole focal range,
  • good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,
  • negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • sensible control of lateral chromatic aberration,
  • moderate distortion not only on the APS-C sensor but also on full frame,
  • low astigmatism,
  • silent and quite fast autofocus,
  • slight vignetting on the APS-C sensor,
  • negligible focus breathing.

Cons:

  • too weak image quality on the edge of the frame at the longest focal lengths,
  • distinct vignetting on full frame,
  • a bit of problems with spherical aberration,
  • performance against bright light could have been better,
  • whimsical autofocus performance,
  • low resistance on the zoom ring that makes it easy to change accidentally the focal length by just moving the lens or just under the influence of gravity.

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Sony a7V, Sony 16mm f/1.8 G and Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G Details Leaked

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 25, 2025


According to weibo Sony will announce the Sony a7V in March/April along with two lenses in February the Sony 16mm f/1.8 G and Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G. Sony also might launch the Sony 50-105mm F2.8 G with the Sony a7V. The Sony 16mm f/1.8 G  is expected to be priced at around $1,000 while the Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G will be a light and portable lens for wildlife.

[Sony will release two lenses in February! A7V will be released in March and April!] Sony will release many new products at the beginning of the year. Currently, there are reports that there will be two lenses to be released in February, which may be the 16mm f/1.8 G and the 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G. The previously rumored 50-105mm F2.8 G and the α7V body will not appear during the CP+ exhibition, and the body is more likely to be announced around March-April.

Regarding the two lenses to be released in February:

The 16mm F1.8G will have excellent optical performance and a compact body design, but the price may be around $1,000.
The 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G lens is mainly aimed at photographers who shoot wildlife handheld, and is lighter and more portable. –weibo

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Sony BURANO Adds More Features to the Upcoming Version 2.0 Firmware Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 24, 2025


Sony BURANO: B&H Photo / Adorama

Sony BURANO Adds More Features to the Upcoming Version 2.0 Firmware Update
Sony Electronics Inc. announces new features and operational improvements have been added to the upcoming BURANO Version 2.0 firmware update. Planned to be released in March 2025, BURANO Version 2.0 addresses requests by the user community, including new recording formats, new 1.8x de-squeeze, and monitoring improvements.

BURANO Version 2.0: New Recording Formats
Version 2.0 adds new recording formats, including a new 3.8K Full Frame crop that leverages nearly the entire sensor and can shoot up to 120 fps (frames per second). There is also a 1.9K mode that can shoot up to 240 fps. These new recording modes allow the filmmaker to prioritize faster sensor performance depending on the needs of their application. Other new recording formats include the addition of 24.00 fps to X-OCN 16:9 imager modes and the following:

Full Frame3.8K 16:9 ModeUp to 120 fpsXAVC and X-OCN
Super 354.3K 4:3 Mode (for Anamorphic)Up to 60 fpsX-OCN only
Super 351.9K 16:9 ModeUp to 240 fps[i]XAVC only

BURANO Version 2.0 will add a 1.8x de-squeeze setting as well as additional high frame rate (S & Q) modes, including up to 66, 72, 75, 88, 90, 96, and 110 fps. It will also add proxy recording for 24.00 fps recording formats.

For 240 fps, SDI output and HDMI outputs are not available.

BURANO Version 2.0: Monitoring, SDI, and Metadata Improvements
In addition to the new recording formats, Version 2.0 offers various monitoring and metadata improvements, including standardized SDI video output for monitoring across X-OCN and XAVC**. It adds breathing compensation and image stabilization metadata in X-OCN, time code and clip name metadata to SDI output.

Based on feedback from BURANO users, Version 2.0 will offer an improved on-screen display that places camera status information outside of the image and includes View Finder Gamma Display Assist while using S-Log3 for monitoring.

Version 2.0 adds support for 24V output when using PL-Mount lenses. In addition, it adds compatibility with Focus/Iris/Zoom control for PL Mount lenses while using the BURANO’s optional GP-VR100 handgrip.

BURANO Version 2.0: Improved Image Output and Added Exposure Tools
BURANO Version 2.0 will include several image output improvements, including enhanced image output when using the preset S-Log3 look or 3D User LUTs. Additionally, Version 2.0 enhances Auto Focus performance when recording with the following frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, and 29.97.

Version 2.0 also includes new exposure tools (High/Low Key) derived from the flagship VENICE camera system. It will expand white balance memory presets from 3 to 8 and support Active/High Image Stabilization in Full-Frame crop 6K and Super 35 1.9K 16:9 imager modes.

To complement the improvements to image output, BURANO Version 2.0 will improve ease of use functionality with the ability to format media from the status screen as well as set CAM ID and Reel Number, the standard for documentary and reality TV applications.

Version 2.0 brings a change to the factory default frequency setting from 59.94 to 23.98p and will add a “reset to factory defaults” setting.

Finally, BURANO Version 2.0 will add live event and multicam functionality, including variable ND control from RCPs, improved camera control from Camera Remote SDK, and tally control for devices connected via LAN.

BURANO Version 2.0: Availability
The new BURANO Version 2.0 is planned to be released March 2025. Filmmakers can easily download the update directly to their camera using a Mac or PC.
**The feature name for standardized output is Monitor FHD

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