Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Still Out of Stock, Need Another 3 months to Shipping

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The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens currently is still out of stock at most stores around the world. Sony Japan today has updated the stock info of FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens.

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Sony Alpha a99 II Sample Images (Full Size Image Available)

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M mode, 1/2 sec., F11, ISO 100, Auto white balance, Full Size Image

Here are a series of sample images taken by new announced Sony a99 II. The new Alpha a99 II has an 42MP full frame A-mount sensor. It features 5-axis image stabilization and 4K video capture with no pixel binning. The US price for a99 II is $3,198, available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video & Adorama & Amazon. The image above has full size, click the link see full size image.

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Sony a7II & a7SII Firmware Updates (Add Support of FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander)

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Sony USA has released a new firmware update for Sony Alpha a7II and Sony Alpha a7SII full frame mirrorless cameras. The firmware detail is add support of Sony FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander.

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Tokina Announced FiRIN FE lens Roadmap: Super Wide Prime, Fast Wide Prime, Standard Zoom Coming !

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Recently Tokina has announced the Tokina FiRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF Lens for Sony full frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. According to Photokina 2016 Matt Granger’s video on FiRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF Lens, three new FiRIN FE lenses will be released in 2017 to 2018.

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Sony a99 II Vs. Canon 5D Mark IV Vs. Nikon D810 Specs Comparison

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Sony has just announced the Alpha a99 II full frame camera today. Features a 42MP full frame sensor, 12 fps, the US price is $3,198.00, will be shipping in November, 2016. Here is the detail specs comparison of a99 II, 5D Mark IV, and Nikon D810.

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Sony Alpha a99 II 4K Sample Movie And Slow & Quick Motion

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Here are first official sample videos of new announced Sony a99 II full frame camera. Sony a99 II US price is $3,198.00, will be shipping in November, 2016. Pre-order will be available on September 21, 2016.

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Sony Alpha a99II Announced ! (42MP, 12fps, Price $3,198)

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Sony has just announced the long awaited Sony a99II full frame SLT camera. Featuring a 42.2MP sensor, 79-point hybrid AF system and 12 fps shooting, the a99 II sounds like an impressive beast. As with its predecessor, this is a Translucent Mirror camera, which splits light between the sensor and an AF module near the EVF. The US price of Sony a99II will be $3,198.00, will be shipping in November, 2016. B&H Photo Video has already listed a99II on their website.

Press release:

Sony Announces New Full-Frame α99 II A-mount Camera

Flagship A-mount camera Features Ultra-Fast 4D FOCUS with 79 hybrid cross AF points1 plus 12 fps continuous shooting2, High Resolution 42.4 MP Exmor R® CMOS sensor, 5-axis in-body image stabilization and more

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 19, 2016 – Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced their new flagship A-mount camera, the α99 II.

Reaffirming Sony’s commitment to produce industry leading A-mount cameras, the impressive new camera combines the best of many of their latest digital imaging innovations including a new Hybrid Phase Detection AF system with exclusive Sony A-mount features such as Translucent Mirror Technology™. The result is a supremely specified, professional level camera that will be appealing to a variety of professional and enthusiast photographers.

“We are continuing to innovate with each new camera body, lens and accessory that we bring to market, offering compelling choices to both existing and prospective users of the Sony α system” said Neal Manowitz, Vice President of Digital Imaging at Sony Electronics. “With the α99 II, we’re delivering an industry-leading level of performance to A-mount owners and enthusiasts. Its powerful combination of speed and resolution is simply unmatched in today’s market.”

Redefining Autofocus and Speed

The new α99 II camera is Sony’s first full-frame camera to feature the acclaimed 4D Focus system, bringing a supreme level of AF performance to Sony’s A-mount line-up. The Hybrid Phase Detection AF system is enabled by combining a precision 79-point3 dedicated phase detection AF sensor with 399 focal plane phase detection AF pointsto produce a 79 hybrid cross AF point1 array. This enables incredibly precise autofocus performance and advanced subject tracking of any high-speed moving objects across the frame. In addition Translucent Mirror Technology, with no moving mirror, ensures steady, continuous AF operation and live image preview during both still image and video shooting. The precision AF system also performs exceptionally in low-light conditions, as it will function properly in brightness levels as low as EV-45 and in dark locations where most other cameras struggle.

In addition to its advanced autofocusing, the α99 II has been designed to allow for high resolution, continuous shooting at high frame rates. The camera features a new front-end LSI that works with the image sensor, BIONZ X® image processing engine and a newly designed shutter unit to enable continuous shooting at impressive speeds of up to 12fps2with AF/AE tracking6. Thanks to a large buffer, these shots can be viewed immediately after shooting, even when in high-speed continuous shooting mode. Additionally, if these high-speed shots are being taken indoors under artificial lighting, the camera can automatically detect flicker and time the shutter accordingly to minimize its effect on the resulting images7.

The new α99 II also has the ability to deliver continuous live shooting at up to 8 fps 8 with AF/AE tracking and minimal display lag thanks to overall improvements in the EVF algorithm. This offers photographers a shooting experience that closely mimics that of an optical viewfinder, while still offering all of the benefits of an electronic viewfinder including a live preview of exposure, white balance and several other camera settings. This continuous live view shooting can be set in 3 stages to match a variety of subjects: 8 fps, 6 fps and 4 fps.

Pixel Power

The back-illuminated full-frame 42.4MP9 Exmor R CMOS sensor in the new α99 II model features a gapless-on-chip design that allows for fast readout of large volumes of data and maximizes light gathering ability. The net result is very high sensitivity with low noise, wide dynamic range and 42.4MP resolution across an ISO range of 100-25600, expandable to ISO 50 – 102,40010.

The new camera has also been designed without an optical low-pass filter, ensuring that all of the finest natural details and textures can be captured with unprecedented depth and realism. Both compressed and uncompressed RAW files are readily available based on user preferences.

5-axis SteadyShot™ INSIDE Image Stabilization

Sony has designed a new in-body 5 axis image stabilization system for A-mount cameras that debuts for the first time in the α99 II model. Having proven to be incredibly popular in the ɑ7 II series of cameras, this five axis system effectively detects and compensates for movement in all axes including X and Y, pitch and yaw and camera roll, and ensures that all captured content is crisp and blur-free. The new stabilization system provides a shutter speed advantage of 4.5 steps11, ensuring the full potential of the 42.4MP sensor can be realized. Also, with a simple half press of the shutter button, the effect of this the image stabilization can be monitored in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, allowing framing and focus to be accurately checked and continually monitored.

Improved design and operability

Based upon feedback from professional users, the design of new α99 II has noticeably evolved compared to its predecessor. The new model is 8% smaller than the original ɑ99 and features a newly designed grip, magnesium alloy body, dual SD card slots12 and dust and moisture resistance13.

The α99 II also features a new shutter unit that has an estimated life of more than 300,000 operations14, as well as an XGA OLED Tru-finder with a ZEISS® T* Coating that offers a powerful 0.78x magnification and delivers outstanding clarify from corner to corner. The viewfinder also has a fluorine coating on the outer lens to prevent fingerprints, dust, water, oil and dirt from sticking, ensuring a clear view.

The silent Multi Controller introduced in the original ɑ99 has been improved as well, as it now offers a click-stop ON/OFF switch in addition to allowing control of aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, AF area, AF mode and other settings. The α99 II also offers location data acquisition via a Bluetooth15 connection to a compatible mobile device and an updated menu structure to deliver a smoother navigational experience.

Movie Magic

For the first time in a Sony A-mount camera, the α99 II has the ability to record 4K video internally16 with full pixel readout and no pixel binning17 through usage of the professional friendly XAVC S format. The camera is capable of recording high quality footage at 100Mbps for 4K recording, and utilizing the full width of the large, full-frame image sensor in doing so. It also offers a new ‘Slow and Quick’ mode18 (S&Q) that supports both slow motion and quick motion. In this mode, frame rates from 1 fps to 120 fps can be selected in 8 steps for up to 60x quick motion and 5x slow motion recording19.

A host of other features for professional movie production workflow are also included in the α99 II such as picture profiles, time code and clean HDMI output as well as gamma assist for real time S-Log monitoring and a zebra mode for easier exposure adjustment. S-Log3 and S-Log2 gamma are both included as well.

Pricing and Availability

The Sony α99 II full-frame interchangeable lens camera will ship this November to authorized Sony retailers throughout North America and will be sold for about $3,200 US and $4,000 CA.

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Lens Announced, Price $1,399 !

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Zeiss has just announced the Loxia 85mm f/2.4 lens (B&H Photo Video/Adorama). The Loxia 2.4/85 is the youngest member of our manual focus lens family for Sony α7 series cameras. So the already available three focal lengths of the lens family – Loxia 2.8/21, Loxia 2/35 and Loxia 2/50 – are supplemented with a lens in the tele range. Specially designed for mirrorless full-frame cameras with E mount, the compact ZEISS Loxia lenses are the ideal choice for travel and street photographers who value light and compact camera equipment. “In terms of its technology and the feel of its surface, the Loxia 2.4/85 fits perfectly with the existing focal lengths, and is particularly well suited for portrait photography,” says Christophe Casenave, product manager with ZEISS Camera Lenses. The Loxia 2.4/85 will be available in stores starting December 2016.

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The New Zeiss a7 Series Lens is Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Lens

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Yesterday’s Zeiss teaser on a Sony a7 series lens now leaked by optyczne. This lens is Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 lens, designed for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras. The price for this lens is around 1,400 EURO, will be shipping in mid-December, 2016. Zeiss has already announced three Loxia lenses: Loxia 2.8/21, Loxia 2/35 and Loxia 2/50.

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