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Rokinon Announces a New Autofocus Full Frame 50mm f1.4 Sony E Mount Lens
Just announced on Rokinon’s Facebook page a new line of autofocus lenses in Sony E Mount. I think this is a great decision to go with the E Mount since we need more options. Well maybe not in the 50mm area. Almost to many in that focal length. Rokinon has really stepped up in the […]
I Tried to Solve The a6300 Overheating Issue When Shooting 4K Video
I’ve updated this post twice since it was published so if you’ve already read it go to the bottom of the post starting with UPDATE header for new info. I’m not sure the faster cards are helping. Today’s testing was crazy and I was getting wildly inconsistent results. Please go to Test In Progress in red […]
Sony PXW-FS7 Firmware Update V4.00 Now Available
I missed this one last week since I was hiking in the Yosemite Valley. The update isn’t huge but does have some nice updates like support for XAVC-I 4K 24.00P and operability of S&Q setting by assignable button is improved. Download the update HERE Contents of update 1. Support for Flexible Spot in Focus setting. […]
The Sony a6300. A LOVE HATE & Sometimes STEAMY Relationship
I’ve had the a6300 for some time now and for the most part I like it. Yes it has it’s flaws. Overheating and rolling shutter are really the big ones. The rolling shutter is bad in 4K. The worst I’ve ever seen in a camera. In HD it’s not bad. Add OIS lenses and handled […]
Film Convert Sony a6300 Profile Now Available
Film Convert stays on top of popular cameras and the Sony a6300 is one that I’m glad to see now available. They put out a request for cameras you would like and the a6300 was a popular choice. Here is a quick grade with the new profile. Click HERE to get the new FREE profile […]
Sony FS5 RAW Upgrade CBKZ-FS5RIF Now Available
Sony FS5 RAW Upgrade CBKZ-FS5RIF is now available from a few authorized Sony dealers. My good friends at Texas Media Systems has them in stock for $600. Give them a call if you want it today. I’m not clear how the install will go. If you buy it and install it please leave a comment […]
Sony FS5 Firmware V2.0 With RAW Out now Available
Here is what the new Sony FS5 firmware gets you. New V2.0 update. 1. The ND filter density can now be adjusted automatically. 2. Shooting and recording in RAW mode is now supported. (“CBKZ-FS5RIF” (sold separately) is required) 3. The zebra function has been enhanced, allowing you to select two […]
New firmware update enables XAVC S format video recording to SDHC memory cards with Sony a7R II and a7S II
New firmware update for the Sony a7R II and a7S II enable XAVC S format video recording to SDHC memory cards. Prior to the update XAVC S format video could only be recorded to SDXC cards. “Any recorded files larger than 4GB will be split into multiple files to comply with a 4GB maximum file size limitation. […]
Sony FS5 RAW Output Update Price Set at $600 Plus HFR in 4K
Good news for Sony FS5 owners that have a thirst for RAW. The update named CBKZ-FS5RIF will cost $600. With RAW out you will get 4K 60fps RAW & 1080, 240fps RAW out of the 3G SDI on the FS5 and use the Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q+ recorder and Atomos Shogun and new Inferno recorders. It also looks […]
Sony Introduces UMC-S3C Compact Full Frame High Sensitivity Multi Use 4K Camera
Looks like the full frame a7sii sensor is making it’s way into other cameras. Sony introduces the UMC-S3C. A multi use high sensitivity camera in E-Mount. The UMC-S3C ISO levels go from 50-409600. The camera uses advanced imaging technologies from Sony’s consumer and professional groups – a full-frame 35mm Exmor sensor, to realize high sensitivity with high […]
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