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The brand-new A9 III is already scheduled for firmware upgrades to introduce FTP operability, relay playback and C2PA format. Upgrades are coming to the A1 and A7S III, too, including the long-awaited focus breathing compensation, only available for compatible lenses. Additionally, DCI 4K recording at 24.00p will be added to the A7S III. This is 4096x2160 pixels and is the cinematic 4K film format. The 24.00p setting is often called true 24p and is the standard frame rate for movies. For many cameras, 24p means a 23.976p frame rate, which is for television. Like the A9 III upgrade, the firmware will give both older cameras C2PA format support, which creates an additional metadata set with tamper-proof provenance information about the file. The update also adds IPTC and FTP workflow enhancements to both cameras. The firmware will also update the Alpha 1 with relay playback.
COMING SOON The new A9 III will get a free firmware upgrade, as will the A1 and A7S III models
FAST TELE IS WORLD’S LIGHTEST 300 After years of not having a fast prime lens in its E-mount range between the 135mm and 400mm focal lengths, Sony has unveiled the world’s lightest 300mm telephoto. The G Master FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS costs £5799/$5998 and weighs just 1470g/3.24lb. It’s the first 300mm f/2.8 lens designed specifically for aberration and achieve high resolution and contrast across the entire frame. An 11-blade circular aperture mechanism contributes to smooth bokeh and each lens is individually calibrated during creation to optimise its quality. A combination of the two latest XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors and control algorithms provides fast and precise AF with low vibration. The internal lens barrel employs magnesium alloy for its
mirrorless cameras from any brand. While Canon offers its 100- 300mm f/2.8 zoom, this is almost twice the price and weighs 2590g/5.7lb. Alternatively, Canon still offers its DSLR-mount EF lens and Nikon its own F mount lens, which can be used on mirrorless with adapters. These both cost slightly more than the new Sony, and weigh 2400g/5.29lb and 2900g/6.38lb respectively without the extra bulk and cost of an adapter. The Sony lens joins the fast 400mm f/2.8 and 600mm f/4 primes in the flagship G Master series, designed for fast phase detection AF systems and built for incredible resolution of detail. The optical manufacturing includes three Super ED (extra- low dispersion) and one ED glass element to suppress chromatic
robustness and light weight. Since the weight isn’t concentrated at the front of the lens barrel, balance is improved for panning while shooting handheld. When deployed with the A9 III, you can assign preset focus to the function ring, allowing you to instantly adjust the focus to any position. There are focus hold buttons placed in four locations – which can also be assigned to a range of custom functions from the camera body. sony.com
SONY STUNNER It’s the first 300mm f/2.8 prime for mirrorless cameras, and is lighter than any rival DSLR versions
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