Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 13, 2024

Brightin Star will announce the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 tomorrow. There are already quite a few 50mm f/0.95 lenses on the market, but maybe this one will provide higher performance at a good price point.

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Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII Tilt-Shift Macro 1:1

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024

Next week Laowa will announce the Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 on October 14th for E-mount.

  • Venus Optics Laowa 55mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lens
  • Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lens

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Sony FX3 Firmware 6.00 Was Also Pulled and Rereleased

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 11, 2024


Sony FX3: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony pulled the FX3 firmware like they did the a7RV firmware that was rereleased the other day.

  • We suspended the Ver. 6.00 software release on 09-13-2024 due to some products failing to update. However, after taking the necessary measures, we resumed the release on 10-09-2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If your camera successfully updated to Ver. 6.00, you may continue using it without issue. (Added on 10-09-2024)

The firmware has been fixed and you can get the latest ILME-FX3 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 6.00 Download Here

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Sony a7RV Firmware 3.00 Rereleased

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 10, 2024


Sony a7RV B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Sony released firmware 3.00 for the Sony a7RV in September and then pulled it the following day because it was bricking some cameras. Since then Sony has released a fixed firmware update that you can download below.

Download ILCE-7RM5 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 3.00 Here

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Various Sony A1 Mark II Rumors

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 10, 2024


Sony A1 Mark II rumors have surfaced all over weibo and it appears that Sony will stick with a 50-megapixel sensor that may or may not be the same as the current A1. The rumors are unverified, but it seems that Sony will add an AI chip, but not the Sony a9III body.

More rumored specifications:
The new machine uses the same 50-megapixel sensor as A1;
equipped with a new AI chip;
improved continuous shooting speed;
supports C2PA certification;
equipped with a first-class autofocus system;
the same body design as A1;
equipped with SD + CFexpress Type A 4.0 dual card slot design;

The camera is expected in 2025.

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New Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 9, 2024


Meike has a new autofocus lens the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro it is expected to be announced on October 17th for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mount. Meike lenses are also sold at Amazon and B&H Photo.

  • Weight: 365g
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.55m
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • New Pro line of lenses


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