Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan Discounted

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Today only prepaid Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan cards are discounted 26% on Amazon. The downloadable version is also currently 25% off with no expiration listed on Amazon.

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Sony FS7 II Announced

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Sony FS7 II Page
Sony FS7 Press Release
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Sony FS7 II Preorders B&H Photo
Sony XQD Cards B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

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Sony RX100 V vs RX100 IV

The Sony RX100 V “just like the previous one except for the AF.” The RX100 V and RX100 IV are very similar except the RX100 V AF is a monster and it can record for twice as long at 960fps. Being an original RX100 owner I have never experience any heat issues with my Sony RX100, but apparently recent RX100s that do 4k can get very hot just like the a6300.

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Techart Pro at Photokina and Review

In addition to the increased availability of the Techart Pro at B&H Photo and Amazon. Techart Pro was at Photokina and Lensvid interviewed them while they were there. Techart also posted a few demos to their channel around that time of the Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 EFMitakon 35mm f/2 EFLAOWA 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro, LAOWA 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro and LAOWA 105mm f/2 Smooth Trans Focus STF lens autofocusing with the Techart Pro to show that the adapter truly can autofocus anything.

Verybiglobo also has a new FW4.00 user review of the Techart Pro here.

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Metabones lV Update 0.53

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Firmware update V0.53 for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA

Benefits and improvements:

  • Easier user interface to select between Green and Advanced mode using Metabones App, with separate settings for newer cameras and older cameras (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
  • Fix operation of Kenko Pro300 DGX (green dot) stacked on EF Extender III.
  • Option to park focus to infinity upon shutdown to shorten its length for storage (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster). Some lenses may disregard this setting but never park focus, and most of these are internal focus lenses which do not require parking. STM lenses always observe the option setting.
  • Shortened shutdown time for IS lenses.
  • Option to close down the aperture or leave it where it is when camera shuts down (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
  • Option to let camera body decide whether OIS, IBIS or a combination thereof shall be selected (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
  • AF accuracy improvement for subjects near infinity.
  • Fixed autocrop of Sigma 50-100/1.8 DC HSM Art 016.
  • Stability improvement.
  • Fixed issue with Tamron VC USD where autofocus may occasionally become inoperative.

This Firmware is For
Metabones Smart Adapter IV (EF-E Smart Adapter) MARK IV
Metabones EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x

FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD LINKS:
Metabones EF-E Smart Adapter Mark IV: MAC | WIN

 

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Will Sony Buy Nikon?

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No… At least it wouldn’t be a smart business move on Sony’s behalf. Nikon and Canon have been circling the toilet slowly for years now and everyone knows it. Canon is a lot bigger turd so it will take longer to flush, but beyond their names neither company adds any value to Sony’s portfolio. While the names have value the companies haven’t produced anything of value in sometime now and it’s why I am not overly interested in covering them. I love photography, but I am also a high technology buff that has toyed with the latest and greatest for 30+ years now. If Canon or Nikon had anything compelling I would own it and know how to use it proficiently. It’s only a matter of time before these companies fail and the likes of Sony and Fuji take over unless they change their ways.

I am not a big fan of rumors, beyond maybe holding back on an impulsive purchase, because it is incredibly easy to speculate about the world and everyone has an opinion. I would rather be second and more correct than first and half right, which is why I work with Nikonrumors/Photorumors/Leicarumors/Pentaxrumors. Rumors need to be legitimate/solid before they are reported otherwise they are just conjecture and anyone can do that. Actually I can think of a hand full of sites that report a lot of conjecture, which have very active comment sections because conjecture drives dialog, but this isn’t healthy for the camera market. It’s best to stick to the facts and maybe some light conjecture based on a lot of experience, but beyond that the wild speculation needs to stop. I don’t see a rumor about Sony buying Nikon helping anyone except the person creating the rumor.

Based on NikonRumors

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