Sony is trying to make a name for itself in the world of professional sports photography, and on the camera front it’s done a great job with the Sony A9, the A9 II and then the A9 III with its astounding full frame global shutter for zero shutter distortion at any shutter speed. But you’ve also got to count in the excellent-but-expensive Sony A1 and A1 II, offering 50MP resolution and incredible burst speeds at the same time. So what’s happening with the lenses?
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The latest happenings in the world of digital imaging, whether it's camera news, new lenses, new tripods camera bags or other accessories or any other significant events in the world of photography and video.
Sony wants $149 to add gridlines to your viewfinder
The announcement came via Alphauniverse, the official community site for Alpha users. It’s a paid for software upgrade key that will only apply to the A7 IV at first and won’t be available until March 2024.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports announced
Sigma has announced a brand new full-frame mirrorless 70-200mm f/2.8 pro telephoto zoom specifically for Sony FE mount and L-mount cameras. It’s a flagship product designed to compete head on with own-brand 70-200mm zooms from Sony and Panasonic but at a much lower price.
Alta Pro 3VL video tripod released, with 1.8m height and levelling base
Vanguard has aimed the Alta Pro 3VL at video users by incorporating a 1.8m working height with no center column extension and a levelling base to provide a flat platform for panning movements without long-winded leg adjustments.
The Sony A9 III launches with stunning specs… and a wait of MONTHS
The New York launch of the Sony A9 III was met with the kind of whooping and hollering US audiences love, but also a few gasps and astonished mutterings from people not quite prepared for Sony’s technological tour de force.
Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Video 2 released
Calibrite has launched a new ColorChecker target for both photographic use and video. The ColorChecker Passport Video 2 is designed for use with vectorscopes when shooting or in post production. It includes a 24 patch target for one-click color correction in the DaVinci Resolve video editor, but can also be used to create profiles for stills cameras with Calibrite’s Camera Calibration software.
DJI Pocket 3 announced
DJI has announced the Pocket 3, the latest version of its handheld gimbal camera. Small enough to fit in a pocket, hence the name, the Pocket 3 has a larger 1-inch sensor, extended filming modes and a unique swivelling LCD screen for both horizontal and vertical video.
Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8, Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2
These two new lenses are for Leica’s SL full frame mirrorless cameras. One is a constant-aperture 14-24mm ultra-wide zoom and the other is a fast 21mm prime lens. Both use the L-mount shared by Sigma and Panasonic Lumix S cameras.
Novoflex gets a UK distributor for its innovative tripods and heads
If you live in the US you can already get Novoflex products from big retailers like B&H, but availability in the UK has been rather patchy. But now major UK distributor Mac Group has taken the brand on so that UK consumers can get Novoflex products too.
Sony celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Alpha 7
It is indeed ten years since Sony launched the original Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R, and since then we’ve seen an avalanche of new A7 models and spin-offs. From being a pioneer in mirrorless camera development, Sony has gone on to dominate the full frame mirrorless camera market – though Canon, Nikon and Panasonic might have something to say about that.