2014年10月31日金曜日
As the first part of our "Journey with Light" was so well received, we don't wan...
Here is the exciting second part of our short documentary on the shared corporate history of ZEISS and SCHOTT AG. Enjoy! #TBT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgnTRSwFbcQ&list=PLRhTt8ZaQrytRcO-PltFq4sHAFJD2CMAs
125 years Carl Zeiss Foundation: Journey with Light - Part 2/2
After World War II, work started on the building of an optics factory in Oberkochen and a glass works in Mainz. Heidenheim was chosen to be the headquarters ...
from ZEISS Group's Facebook Wall
Plenty of Sony A7 news: New firmware, new vertical grip, new fotodiox though mount review, new PRO service...
Now available: The new Meike A7 grip at Amazon US.
The last 24 hours we had many A7 related news! So here they are:
1) Sony launched a new PRO service in USA. more about it at Sony.com/PROServices
2) There is a first review of the Fotodiox Though E-mount replacement at Photoclubalpha. You can buy the mount at Amazon US.
3) There is a new A7/s/r vertical grip by Meike you can buy now at Alibabaexpress (Click here) and Amazon US (Click here).
4) Minor A7-A7r firmware update (SAR).
5) And a fake (but very nice) rumor: Zeiss Ikon E-mount at SonyAlpharumors.
Like you see Sony is really pushing hard on the FE system!
from Mirrorless Rumors
2014年10月30日木曜日
(SR1) Zeiss Ikon (made by Sony) coming late 2014.
This is one of the most curious (and highly unlikely to happen) rumors I received the last couple of weeks:
“Sony/Zeiss manufactured by Sony will release a FF camera similar to the 35mm Ikon (here on eBay). No optical viewfinder. Will be announced before the end of the year. Manual controls. No REAR LCD!!!”
I certainly would like Zeiss to make some “retro” styled E-mount camera. But I really don’t think Zeiss will do that…
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from sonyalpharumors
Sony launches the PRO service in US!
Sony US just announced the new PRO support service for the US. This is the official press release:
SAN DIEGO, CA (Oct. 29, 2014) – Sony, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has announced the formal launch of their “PRO Support” service program, offering premium service, repair, support, equipment loans and more to working professional photographers.
“I’m very pleased to launch our PRO Support program here in the US” said Neal Manowitz, director of the a interchangeable lens camera business at Sony. “We’ve seen such a strong response to Sony cameras from working pros, and are proud to offer this versatile program to cater to their demands. It’s a premium support experience that will ensure our pros are constantly ready for business and remain up-to-date with all of our leading innovations.”
Brian Smith, Sony Artisan of Imagery, added “As a professional photographer, my Sony cameras take a beating while they hold up to the rigors of the road. Yet it’s great to know that Sony PRO Support has my back – so I can finish the job even when shooting in the harshest conditions.”
The program, already in beta, will launch tomorrow, October 30th at (http://www.sony.com/PROServices ). A formal overview of its membership benefits and requirements is below:
PRO Support Program Benefits:
- Welcome Kit
- Dedicated phone support
- Expedited turnaround time for repair service
- Repair facilitation loans
- Access to loan equipment for evaluation purposes
- Free camera maintenance services
- No out-of-pocket shipping expenses
- Discounts on out-of-warranty repairs
Membership Eligibility requirements:
- Owner of two (2) Sony Alpha Full Frame Interchangeable Lens Cameras and three (3) Sony ZEISS™ and/or G-Series Lenses
- Apply through host URL (sony.com/PROServices ) + receive official invitation from Sony
- $100 annual membership fee
- Active professional photographer (self-employed or member of professional imaging business)
For more information on Sony’s PRO Support Service program or to formally apply, please visit (http://www.sony.com/PROServices ).
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Contact:
Matt Parnell
Sony Electronics Inc.
from sonyalpharumors