Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s Final 50mm Trioplan Push Has Begun

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 18, 2016

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Earlier this month we were given the opportunity to interview Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik Görlitz on Fuji Addict. They are about to entering the final 24hrs of their kickstarter campaign for the Trioplan f2.9/50 with over $650,000 raised. If you’re interested in getting an early discounted lens package now is the time to add your support.

Press Release:
Trioplan f2.9/50 Kickstarter Campaign Surges Past $650,000, 1000 Supporters 

Just 24 Hours Remain in Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s Historic Fundraiser

Atlanta, GA – With just 24 hours remaining in Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s historic Kickstarter to fund the Trioplan f2.9/50, the lens has surpassed more than 1000 backers and more than $650,000 pledged to the campaign. The numbers represent 13x Meyer-Optik’s original funding goal for the versatile soap bubble bokeh lens. Read More »

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Sony a6000 Overheating Solution Video

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 17, 2016

It is well known that the Sony a6000 can overheat, but now fixed has filmed a detailed video of how to correct the design flaw that causes the issue. I found it interesting that the problem comes from the lack of proper thermal management materials and that according to the creator of the video only a7ii cameras have the proper thermal management materials needed to avoid overheating issues.

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Commlite Nikon Adapter Firmware Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 16, 2016

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CM-ENF-E(1) Firmware 3.00 is available.

Upgrade Details：

  1. Increase the compatibility of lens, especially for AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G VR (1stgeneration) and partial Tamron lens;
  2. Reduce the AF noise with working effect the same as original Nikon camera and Lens;
  3. Increase the AF speed of normal lens;
  4. Solve the adapter’s bug that happen with occasional ‘Aperture Reduce’ while working in large Aperture;
  5. Solve the adapter’s bug that happen with occasional ‘Aperture over exposure’ while working in small Aperture;
  6. Increase the adapter’s stability;

Notice: As we change some basic technology construction of V03 Firmware for further improvement, some original compatible lens like: AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR、AF-S Micro 105mm f2.8G VR、Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART, will be not compatible . So please be aware of this before your upgrading!

You can download firmware 3.00 here

Via Commlite

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PNY Savings

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 16, 2016

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B&H Photo is having a big PNY sale today only that includes a variety of U3 and U1 memory cards and flash drives.

Elite Performance
32GB Elite Performance UHS-1 SDHC Memory Card (U1, Class 10)
64GB Elite Performance UHS-1 SDXC Memory Card (U3, Class 10)
128GB Elite Performance UHS-1 SDXC Memory Card (U3, Class 10)
256GB Elite Performance UHS-1 SDXC Memory Card (U3, Class 10)

High Performance
32GB High Performance SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card

Turbo Flash Drives
32GB Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive
64GB Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive
128GB Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive
256GB Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive

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Sony a6300 Dueling Video Reviewers

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 15, 2016

Digitalrev and TheCameraStoreTV each have two videos of Sony a6300 coverage, which is a bit unusual since they tend to produce concise videos. CameraStoreTV has continued to step up their analysis, while Digitalrev continues to make their videos more fun since the Kia/Lok split. I have been a big fan of both channels since their start, but it seems like CameraStoreTV is starting to pull away from the rest of the Youtube camera reviews in terms of quality . Read More »

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Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar ASPH Lens For Sony E Mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 14, 2016

Voigtlander 10mm f:5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar aspherical lens for Sony E mount

The announcement of the Voigtländer 10mm and 12mm hasn’t been handled well because there is a lot of confusion being generated by the new E-mount variants of Voigtländer lenses. Initially, it was believed that both the M and E mount 10mm lenses would be $899, but that misconception has been corrected. The Sony E-mount edition will retail for $999, which was confirmed by B&H Photo where you can preorder.

So what does the additional money and less adaptable mount get you? The translation of DC.Watch’s coverage of the Voigtländer 10mm and 12mm indicated that the E-mount lens is optically different from the M-mount variant and that it will be electronically connected to your Sony body, so there will be valid exif data available, without having to do additional work after shooting. Further, the manual that is now available corroborates DC.Watch, but it is difficult to determine if the optical differences will lead to improved image quality. I am going to try to get a copy of both at the same time to compare them directly. Shipping is expected to start this month.

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