Sony Did Very Well With DPReview’s 2016 Awards

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 28, 2016


Sony did very well in DPReview’s year end awards.

Best Consumer/Stills Video Camera of The Year: Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 III (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama)
Best Compact Camera: Runner-up Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 V (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama)
Best Mid-Range ILC: Runner-up Sony a6300 (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama)
DPReview Innovation Award: Runner-up Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 V (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama)

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Rokinon Savings

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 27, 2016

The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 FE AF for E-mount is currently $200 off and the Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 for E-mount is $100 off, among other lenses.

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 FE AF (Save $200)
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama

Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 (Save $100)
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 (Save $80)
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama

Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 (Save $150)
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 (Save $50)
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama

Rokinon T-S 24mm f/3.5 Tilt-Shift (Save $100)
B&H Photo

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Metabones EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA Firmware Updates

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 27, 2016


RELEVANT PRODUCTS
This information is for the following models:

  • EF-E Smart AdapterTM MARK IV (model number MB_EF-E-BM4 / MB_EF-E-BT4)
  • EF-E Speed BoosterTM ULTRA (model number MB_SPEF-E-BM2 / MB_SPEF-E-BT2)

ABOUT THIS DOWNLOAD

  • Name: Firmware update V0.54 for EF-E Smart AdapterTM MARK IV and EF-E Speed BoosterTM ULTRA
  • Release date: 16 Dec 2016
  • Benefits and improvements:
    • Fixed autocrop recognition of Tamron 18-270/3.5-6.3 VC PZD B008 as a cropped lens.
    • Fixed issue when “choose between OIS and IBIS automatically” is selected in Metabones App, Tamron 24-70/2.8 VC USD A007 would still be turned on in Green mode after an exposure.
    • Fixed issues with Tamron 150-600/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011.
    • Added an option in Metabones App to enable the use of Digital Zoom in Advanced mode.
    • Stability improvement

Windows Update
Mac Update

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Fringer Contax AF Adapter for Sony E-Mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 26, 2016

Many photographers have fond memories of Contax glass, but there hasn’t been much use for it in recent years beyond dumb adapters. Fringer is changing that with their CN-SE adapters for Contax N-mount and 645. If you’re interested in Contax AF glass now might be a good time to start collecting some with the development of an X-mount Contax AF adapter happening prices may begin to rise again as they have for other adaptable AF lenses.

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Sony Radio Commander and Receiver Tutorial/Walkthrough

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 24, 2016

Alpha Creative Skills released a tutorial/walkthrough of the new Sony FA-WRC1M and FA-WRR1 that is worth a watch if you’re considering Sony’s wireless flash system. I’d like to know how these compare to pocket wizards.

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TCSTV’s Best and Worst Camera Gear of 2016

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 23, 2016

The Sony 24-70 F2.8 G Master came in 2nd place for their best lens list and the Sony 70-200 F2.8 G Master might have topped the list if it were available, but the new Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 took the top honor. Sony also comes in 2nd place for video camera of the year with the Sony PXWZ150 behind the DJI OSMO.

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