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Guide to Using Sony A-Mount Lenses on Sony a7R II

Published: August 12, 2015 Sony a7RII’s back-illuminated sensor is the world’s first fullframe sensor with an on-sensor Phase Detection AF system capable of fast autofocus using SSM and SAM DSLR lenses. Sony A-mount lenses include motorized SSM and SAM lenses as well as non-motorized Screw Drive lenses. Fastest AF is achieved using a7 II, a7R […]

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Ten Great New Settings on Sony a7R II

There’s lots to love about the new Sony a7R II including upgrades to the original a7R of 5-Axis image stabilization found on a7 II, Silent Shooting mode found on a7S and Electronic Front Curtain Shutter (EFS) found on every a7-series camera – except the original Sony a7R. But there’s also bunch of new setting you

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Zeiss announces Firmware Updates for Zeiss Touit lenses

Zeiss announced that Firmware Updates are available to support PDAF with Zeiss Touit 12mm, 32mm and 50mm lenses through world-wide Zeiss service centers. Please note: this is a service center update – it’s not possible to perform this update the lenses yourself with a firmware download. Improvements Zeiss Touit 12mm F2.8 E-mount & Touit 32mm

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Ultimate Guide to Sony Lens Adapters

Ultimate Guide to Sony Lens Adapters PUBLISHED: August 9, 2014 / UPDATED: February 23, 2024 One of the best features of mirrorless cameras is, that due to their extremely thin body design, it’s possible to mount a huge array of lenses on them using lens mount adapters and still achieve infinity focus. Unless otherwise noted,

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Guide to Sony a7 a7R a7S Mark I, II & III Lens Adapters

PUBLISHED: January 21, 2014 / UPDATED: February 29, 2024 One of the best features of mirrorless cameras is that due to their thin body design, it’s possible to use virtually every make of 35mm lenses with the full angle of view for which those lenses were designed. While writing my book, Sony a7 Series: From

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Sony a7R Field Test

Published: October 16, 2013 Earlier this year a group of my fellow editorial portrait photographers were discussing what wanted in their dream compact interchangeable lens camera. Here’s what they said… “Full Frame” “Digital Contax G2 / Minolta CLE” “Uses my old Leica M glass” “I’d like interchangeable lenses” “Built-in EVF with live view when shooting

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