Venus Optics Magic Shift Adapter

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The Magic Shift adapter is a stretch goal from Venus Optics, for the Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 distortion-free lens that will be launched on July 30th at 7pm EST via Kickstarter. Early birds will get a discount on the Zero-D during the Kickstarter period before the lens is available after the Kickstarter for $949. I am hopeful they will reach the stretch goal of $20,000 raised to release the Magic Shift adapter for the Sony a7, which enlarges the full frame image circle of the Zero-D by shifting the lens +/- 10mm. This adapter will turn the Zero-D into a 17mm f/4 or 10mm f/4. The adapter is, arguably, more interesting than the lens because you can use it with other lenses, but optimal performance can not be ensured since the adapters is designed for the 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D.

Via Photorumors

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JBCamera Designs JB camera base

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DC.watch has a preview of the JBcamera base for the Sony A7II, it is one of the nicer wood grips on the market due to its snug fit, soft surfaces, and ability to change batteries. It is currently available to order on Amazon.

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The Nissin i60A is Now Shipping

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The Nissin i60a is now shipping for Sony cameras
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Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 Coming July 30th

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There’s a lot of interests in the Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 coming July 30th at 7 pm EST and the first review is already out. It’s on a Canon body, but the reviewer confirms that the 12mm is distortion free. There are also are several photos of the actual lens on flickr (credit: Daniel Han) along with videos below. Read More »

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First Sony Zeiss Planar 50mm FE Video: Updated

Jason Lanier received a Sony Planar 50mm FE f/1.4 Zeiss ZA review sample from Sony and put together a video to give his initial impressions along with some crops. Jason also posted his first two video from Honduras, which you can see below.

Shoemaker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FgmX0gfHzA

Beauty Portraits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuAYSO27Qn4

 

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Sony RX100 IV Underwater Slow Motion

Sony Alphauniverse has an informative tutorial on high-frame rate underwater video available. On their page they explain how to get accurate colors out of the Sony RX100 IV with a Fantasea Line Housing. They also offer a variety of preset camera settings that you can try and an explanation of what to think about when choosing your frame rate. This article is worth a read for anyone that likes to film in and around water.

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