Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount Lenses

Buy 2 Sony Alpha Lenses and Receive a Rebate with a Qualifying Sony Alpha Camera

2020-11-03T07:00:00.023-08:00

Receive a rebate if you own a Sony a7s III (ILCE7SM3/B), a7r III (ILCE7RM3/B), a7r IV (ILCE7RM4/B), a9 (ILCE9/B), or an a9 II (ILCE9M2/B) mirrorless camera and purchase 2 of the lenses below. G Master Lens Model Description Rebate SEL1224GMFE 12-24mm F2.8 G Master$150.00 SEL100400GMFE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS$100.00 SEL24F14GMFE 24mm F1.4 GM$100.00 SEL85F14GMFE 85mm F1.4 GM$150.00

Chad Ochocinco Sony a7rIII Fan

2018-03-31T13:42:00.001-07:00

Here is Chad Ochocinco, former NFL wide receiver, in Rome. He looks to be shooting a Sony a7rIII on a Virgil Abloh Off-White camera strap. The lens looks to be a Sony 27-70 f/2.8 G Master.

Shoot Time Lapse Videos with the Sony a7r III

2017-12-06T15:11:00.000-08:00

Slow and Quick Video Mode Options for Timelapse Shoot Timelapse Videos with Sony Alpha Cameras using Slow and Quick (S&Q) Motion Video Mode Christopher Burress shows us how to take a time lapse video with his Sony a6500. He uses S&Q Mode which is found in the Video Settings. This is identical to the method we need to use on the new a7r iii. The cameras then combine all the files shot at

a7r III EyeAF Comparison Metabones vs Sigma MC-11

2017-12-04T15:33:00.000-08:00

EyeAF Comparison Metabones vs Sigma MC-11 Canon to E-mount Autofocus Adapter Here's a video by Luis Gabriel Photography showing the EyeAF difference between the Metabones Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Sony E Mount T Smart Adapter vs the Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. The camera used is the newest a7r iii camera controlling a Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art lens. The video shows how viable it is using Canon EF

How to Open a7r III Raw Files with Lightroom

2017-11-25T05:50:00.000-08:00

As of now Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw does not officially support the new Sony a7r III raw files. Here is a workaround / hack to let us work with the new files before Adobe updates their software. We will need to change the exif information using exiftool, which can be downloaded here - https://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/ Here is the key information Lightroom and Adobe Camera

Zeiss Batis and Loxia Deals for Black Friday

2017-11-23T13:08:00.003-08:00

It looks like Zeiss is in the Thanksgiving mood. Here are the lowest prices ever for their E-mount lenses, Batis (autofocus) and Loxia (manual focus) lines. Save $300 off on the Batis 135mm f/2.8 Sonnar Save $180 off on the Batis 85mm f/1.8 Sonnar Save $195 off on the Batis 25mm f/2.0 Distagon Save $225 off on the Batis 18mm f/2.8 Distagon Save $210 off on the Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar

Buy a Google Home Mini and Earn $6

2017-11-23T05:04:00.001-08:00

Unfortunately we do not see any major deals for Sony's for Black Friday, so here's a consolation deal. Get a Google Home Mini for $29, use a $10 coupon, and receive $25 back - earning us $6. Be a new Google Express user. Get a $10 coupon via this referral link https://express.google.com/invite/HK78GX24C. We also get a coupon. Buy Google Home Mini via Walmart for $29. Your total will be $19

Rokinon 35mm 1.4 vs Sony 35mm 1.4 Autofocus Test

2017-11-17T15:30:00.000-08:00

Rokinon 35mm 1.4 vs Zeiss 35mm 1.4 Autofocus Test by David Vogt Here is a quick video comparison of the autofocus systems of lenses at different price points. The Rokinon AF 35mm FE does a great job against the Sony 35mm Distagon while costing much less. Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Sony SEL35F14Z Distagon FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA The major difference comes when the light goes down. Here are the

Download Sony a7rIII Manual Preliminary

2017-11-16T15:30:00.000-08:00

This is the manual for the new Sony a7r III / mark 3 46mp full frame camera with touch screen. We think this is a preliminary copy since it does not match the menu of the cameras we played with at Photo Plus Expo. We still think it's enough to feed those waiting for their a7r III pre-orders. Download the a7r iii manual via Dropbox. So what comes in the box if you bought a body only a7r III?

Sony a7r III Pixel Shift Multi Shooting Mode Impressions

2017-11-01T14:55:00.000-07:00

Sony a7r III in Pixel Shift Mode We had a chance to fondle the new Sony a7r mark III with the new pixel shift multi shooting mode. Pixel shift moves the sensor one pixel at a time to capture four frames. The four frames consist of the same image with a full red channel, two green channels, and one blue channel. The images must then be processed and combined in your pc via Sony Imaging Edge

Leica Thambar-M 90 on Sony A7 Cameras

2017-10-19T15:11:00.000-07:00

Leica Thambar-M 90mm on Sony A7 by Kazuhiro ITOH Leica reintroduced their Thambar 90 f/2.2 lens this week. The look it produces is very distinctive, dreamlike image. Posted here is a gallery of Leica Thambar 90 images taken with the Sony A7 cameras via lens adapter. The 1935 designed Leica Thambar-M 90 can also be used in autofocus mode using the Techart Pro LM-EA7 adapter with the newest

Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 E-mount Review by Kai

2017-10-16T15:11:00.000-07:00

SainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Review by Kai Wong Here is Kai's review of the SainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 lens for Sony E-mount, a bokeh beast as Kai calls it. The lens covers your aps-c sensor found on the Sony a6500. Below you can see the image it creates on a full frame sensor. The aperture is clickless which is good for videography. We would keep it at f/1.1 so the lack of clicks wouldn't

Save 20% Off Amazon with American Express

2017-10-15T08:03:00.000-07:00

How to get this deal. Go to the link above or here and activate the deal by using the button. You will need to login to Amazon to get there. Search for items sold by amazon.com by searching for an item then clicking on the category on the left column. Then scroll down and select Amazon.com as the seller. Or use this link Lenses for Sony Cameras Click on an item and add to cart. $50 is the

Free DxO Optics Pro Raw Developer

2017-10-10T06:41:00.000-07:00

DxO and Practical Photography teamed up to give us free copies of DxO Optics Pro 11 Essential Edition. They request an email address where the download link, Windows and Mac, will be sent along with the activation code. Head over to http://dxo.com/us/practicalphotography to download your free copy of this excellent raw developer. It works great with Sony files.

Download Sony Alpha a9 Instruction Manual

2017-05-25T16:15:00.000-07:00

Sony Alpha a9 Instruction Manual PDF Dropbox download link.

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 Lens Announced

2017-05-17T15:30:00.000-07:00

FE 12-24mm @12mm/F11 ISO:100 SS:1/30 s. SEL1224G Here is the perfect travel lens for those narrow ancient streets, vast landscapes, beautiful interiors, and anywhere close quarter shooting is required. The Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G lens is an ultra-wide zoom lens that weighs over a little a pound - half the weight of the Sigma and Canon equivalents. The official word from Sony: New FE 12-24mm F4

Sony Alpha a9 Eye AF Test

2017-05-15T16:50:00.001-07:00

Eye AF (autofocus) Test with the Sony a9 Let's see how the new Sony a9 handles Eye AF. Here is good video on the use of Eye AF. Eye AF Basics from Adorama

Must Have Sony Alpha a9 Accessories.

2017-05-08T15:30:00.000-07:00

Sony Alpha a9 (ILCE-9) Body Only The Sony Alpha a9 (ilce-9) is sold body only. Here is what's listed as what will come in the box with the a9: Power cord Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100 Battery Charger BC-QZ1 Cable Protector AC Adapter Shoulder strap Body cap Shoe cap Eyepiece cup Micro USB cable Instruction Manual Here are some items that every kit should have.

Milky Way Timelapse with the a7s II

2017-05-07T04:06:00.000-07:00

Dark Skies at Assateague Island National Seashore by Aryeh N. Camera: Sony A7s II Lens: Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 lens

Sony Alpha a9 Q&A with Cameta Camera

2017-05-05T09:02:00.000-07:00

Sony Alpha a9 Question and Answer Session with Cameta Camera Let's learn more about the new Sony a9 and the sony system. Highlights: The Sony E-mount has more introduced more lenses in three years than all manufacturers combined. The Sony a9 is more weather sealed than the a7r ii and a7s ii. Sony a9

No water droplets.

2017-04-26T16:19:00.000-07:00

I was trying to get some nice spherical water droplets but to no avail.

Viewfinder Blackout Sony A9 vs Canon 1Dx vs Nikon D5

2017-04-21T15:30:00.000-07:00

Let's see how the Sony A9's blackout-free viewfinder at 20 frames per sec. (fps) fares against the Nikon D5 at 12 fps and the Canon 1Dx II at 14 fps. Nikon D5 at 12 fpsCanon EOS-1D X Mark II at 14 fpsSony Alpha a9 at 20 fps And the videos. Nikon D5 at 12 fps Canon EOS-1D X Mark II at 14 fps Sony Alpha a9 at 20 fps

What is Sony A9 Blackout-free shooting?

2017-04-19T15:16:00.000-07:00

Sony A9 at 20 fps Blackout-free Shooting From Sony: Blackout-free shooting Thanks to the non-mechanical electronic shutter system, you can observe the reality of what you’re shooting through the electronic viewfinder even during continuous shooting, without blackout interruption that typically occurs among optical viewfinders due to up-and-down mirror motion. Enhanced speed of the image sensor

Differences Between Sony A9 and A7 II

2017-04-19T12:27:00.000-07:00

New Sony A9 ILCE-9 Camera This is the new flagship camera from Sony dubbed the A9, model designation ILCE-9. It boasts 20 fps shooting with 693 focus points and a blackout-free 3.69 mp electronic viewfinder. The camera is capable of shooting 4K (2160p) movies. The A9 has dual memory card slots and a new battery. Let's see how it compares to the previous 24 mp A7 II camera.

Use Medium Format Lenses with Sony A7 Cameras

2017-04-18T15:30:00.000-07:00

Sony A7 ii with a Mamiya 645 80mm f/1.9 lens via Kipon Baveyes Focal Reducer. Here is a review of the Kipon Baveyes medium format lens focal reducer adapter for Sony A7 cameras. This adapter has a lens element that concentrates the medium format image circle down to the size of a 24x36mm sensor of the Sony A7 cameras with a 0.7x factor. The 80mm lens above has an equivalent focal