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Sony’s new FE 16mm f/1.8 G is a premium lens from the G series that’s built to offer high resolution while being highly portable, thanks to its compact, lightweight design. Costing £849/$798, this super-wide prime includes two AA (advanced aspherical) elements for high resolution at all apertures. One super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element and three ED elements suppress chromatic aberration, and an optimised coating minimises flare and ghosting. This G lens produces stunning bokeh with its large f/1.8 maximum setting and 11-blade circular aperture. Close-up performance is improved by a minimum focus distance of 0.15m/0.5ft and max magnification of 0.25x when using AF. The use of aspherical lens elements means the lens is a compact 73.8x75mm/3x3in linear motors ensure fast, precise AF and tracking. The lens is also built to reduce focus breathing for smoother video footage. The breathing compensation function provided in compatible Alpha bodies is supported, while in-body Active Mode image stabilisation can make it easier to capture stable footage while walking. It accepts standard 67mm front filters and is easy to balance on a gimbal. A focus ring, focus hold button, focus mode switch, aperture ring and iris lock switch are provided, and alternative functions can be assigned to the focus hold button. The aperture ring provides manual control with a click that can be turned on and off. The dust- and moisture-resistant design with a fluorine front-element coating fends off the elements and adds durability. sony.com and weighs just 304g/0.67lb. Two XD (extreme dynamic) SUPER SONY G WIDE LENS
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Two precision linear motors drive the focus group, while tracking keeps up with the 120fps maximum stills burst speed of the A9 III. A three-position focus range switch can also be used to minimise hunting, and focus breathing is suppressed for movie shooting. It’s built to be tough for outdoor use, with durable components and a non-removable foot. When using a tripod, the tripod foot can be rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation. Three focus hold buttons sit at 90° increments around the barrel, and other functions can be assigned to them as needed. The weather-sealed design has a front element with a fluorine coating to repel contaminants, as well as a new hood design with a lock button and filter opening. Full-time DMF automatically engages manual focus when the focus ring is operated, so it’s easy to apply fine manual adjustments or change the focus entirely.
TELYCAM’S BROADCAST PTZ HAS PHASE DETECTION AF A new 4K PTZ camera from Telycam combines a one-inch sensor and advanced phase detection autofocus (PDAF) with plenty of connectivity options. The Explore is a broadcast- class PTZ designed to boost quality in live production due to its nine- megapixel Sony sensor, which enables 4K video at 60fps. The large sensor size gives a boost in low-light performance with reduced noise levels, plus a wide dynamic range. The camera’s advanced PDAF is fast and precise, and can track fast-moving subjects. It’s built to integrate into lots of workflows, with IP and AV outputs A 400-800mm super-telephoto zoom is the longest lens from Sony to fit onto its E-mount mirrorless and cinema cameras. The G series lens has a variable aperture of f/6.3-8, as well as optical image stabilisation. The £2549/$2898 lens is claimed to offer beautiful bokeh, as well as fast, precise and accurate autofocus. The inner zoom design minimises change in the centre of gravity, and the lens length doesn’t change. It’s also compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, ideal for shooting wildlife, birds, sports and aircraft. This latest super-telephoto features smooth zoom ring rotation for precise zooming, but is designed to prevent accidental focal length changes. The FE 400-800mm has an 11-blade circular aperture, six extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements to control chromatic aberration, as well as suppress flare and ghosting in backlit conditions.
including NDI high bandwidth, NDI HX3, 12G-SDI with genlock, HDMI and SFP+ connectivity. AI-powered auto tracking and 20x optical zoom are supported by FreeD protocol to integrate with AR or VR productions. There’s a built-in variable ND filter, local recording to a micro SD card, a 3.5mm analogue audio input, mini XLR audio input with phantom power and POE++ support for power. Prices haven’t yet been announced. telycam.com
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