The Sony RX10 III: It’s All About The Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 21, 2016
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DPReview has completed their Sony RX10 III Review and in their estimation the Mark 3 is “All about that lens.” Read More »

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Sony’s Warning Against Third-Party Firmware Hacks

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 21, 2016

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Sony Japan released a statement that any uncertified third party software loaded onto your camera from non-sony websites makes it “outside of the object of repair and warranty.”   (Google translation):

Part of the Web site, the Internet bulletin board, etc., has been tested and confirmed that the software tool to rewrite the body software specifications of Sony digital single-lens camera α and digital still camera Cyber-shot has been around. These software tools are not intended to have been officially issued by the Company, please note that operation can not be guaranteed.

If the Company was to use other than the software to offer than Sony’s Web site, not only not been certified, it becomes the outside of the object of repair and warranty.

Via PhotoRumors

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens Back in Stock

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 20, 2016

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B&H Photo has the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens back in stock, but supplied are limited so grab yours before it they sell out again.

B&H Photo

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Introducing The TECHART PRO

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 18, 2016

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I received the new TECHART PRO a few days ago and so far I am impressed. This will be my first review on Sony Addict and I hope to make it a rolling one as I gain access to additional M glass. If there’s anything you would like me to prioritize (for example a lens) please leave it in the comments or contact me directly. Tonight I will be shooting another Burlesque Show (some photos NSFW) for fun which might be challenging. The 50mm f/1.4 Leica Summilux is by far my favorite lens to use on my Leica M240, but sometimes it can be difficult to focus in low light. It is my hope that the TECHART PRO and Sony a7II offer a superior experience when shooting under poor lighting conditions. I am really looking forward to putting this combination through it’s paces and trying additional glass like the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 II Aspherical in the future.

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Underwater Sony a6300 Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 17, 2016

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It is Summer time and if you’re planing a diving trip, now is a good time to pick up an underwater housing for your camera. If you’re interested in how well the Sony a6300 performs underwater Backscatter has a detailed review of its performance. The camera has a lot of pros like great video quality at 4k, Sharp images and excellent low light performance, which are the same as above water. Yet when it comes to underwater performance there are things users should be aware of like the need for a color filter to do underwater manual white balance. You can read the full review at Backscatter.

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Sony RX1R II ThumbsUp EP-1R2BLK Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 16, 2016
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Translated Press Release:
K Company, to launch matchTechnicalServices brand of Sony RX1R II dedicated thumb grip “ThumbsUp EP-1R2BLK” to June 17.

Price is open. Estimated retail price is expected to be 20,000 8,300 yen 30,000 1,500 yen including tax. 

Finger hook grip attached to the right upper side of the back of the camera body. That holding is improved.

The material is brass. The surface in contact with the camera body, using a silicone rubber for scratch prevention. Read More »

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