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The big time is beckoning for Sony as its new 65mm sensor scheduled for release in 2027 has fuelled speculation it could be used in a new family of medium format mirrorless cameras. These would need a new lens mount as E-mount glass is not big enough. The sensor is 53.75x35.83mm, bigger than the 43.8x32.9mm sensor in the Fujifilm GFX100 series and Hasselblad X2D 100C, and is capable of 9.6K open gate recording. It is initially destined for the Venice 2. The 65mm format is the size across the diagonal of the sensor and refers to a traditional super-size film format. Sony make believe!
Lightweight long shot Sony’s compact telezoom combines long reach, optical stabilisation and fast AF at an affordable price
t might not have the performance and speed of Sony’s recent 100-400mm f ⁄ 4.5 lens, but the new FE 100-
delivering up to 0.41x magnification. A linear motor provides fast, quiet autofocus and supports AF⁄AE tracking at up to 120fps with the A9 III, while built-in optical stabilisation aids handheld shooting. Add a teleconverter and reach extends to 800mm, or an extraordinary 1200mm in APS-C mode. There’s also a focus hold button, focus-range limiter, zoom lock and dust- and moisture-resistant construction. sony.com
400mm f⁄5.6-8 OSS is a lot lighter, smaller and cheaper. It fits full-frame cameras, weighs just 654g⁄1.4lb and is £799⁄$848. Its optical construction includes two ED and two aspherical elements, while a nine- blade aperture promises soft bokeh. Close focusing reaches 86cm⁄32in at 400mm,
Megadap adapter bridges the gap Megadap’s M2RF adapter brings modern autofocus to classic Leica
up to four lenses, while a four-step aperture lever synchronises displayed and actual aperture settings. It’s compatible with M-Mount lenses from Leica, Voigtländer and Zeiss, and additional adapters can be stacked to accommodate other legacy optics. The adapter will cost $399 but no UK price has been set. megadap.net
M-Mount lenses when used on Canon RF cameras. Its electronic helical drive supports Canon Dual Pixel AF, including eye detection and subject tracking, while a 4.5mm extension cuts minimum focusing distances for close-ups. The adapter supports Canon IBIS and can store EXIF information for
Screen savings Following its push into colour-critical 5K displays, Philips is expanding its B-line range of more affordable 24- and 27-inch models aimed at creative workspaces. Available in Full HD and Quad HD versions, the monitors combine USB-C docking with integrated webcams featuring Windows Hello, useful for juggling editing, streaming and video calls. Higher-end models support daisy-chaining, allowing a second display to be connected with fewer cables. The flagship 27B2U4601H costs £300. philips.co.uk
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