June 2013 - Photo Jottings

June 28 2013

6/28/13

Sony updates RX1 and RX100. 

Sony decides to update the RX1 just as I’m about to review it.  Oh well, scrap one RX1 review, so on to new things, like the new Sony RX100 V2. This looks like a possible Canon G1X killer, at least at low ISOs.  The must’ve heard me everyone complaining about the lack of…

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June 17 2013

6/17/13

New review items. 

Check out the goodies that showed up at the office on Friday.  First up for review will be the Sigma 60/2.8 for NEX; then the highly rated full frame Sigma 35/1.4, BTW, that’ll be the first FF review since the Sigma 85/1.4 from Dec. 2011!  The Sony RX1 will stay in the box until …

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June 10 2013

6/10/13

Sony HVL-F60M flash review. 

The HVL-F60M is Sony’s top-line flash unit, replacing the HVL-F58AM in 2012, and should be familiar to recent purchasers of the A99 as this flash was included.  Sony’s newest flash is first rate, including build quality, output and power settings.  However, it would have been nice to see a stereo or PC connection for remote…

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June 10 2013

6/10/13

Sony HVL-F60M flash review. 

The HVL-F60M is Sony’s top-line flash unit, replacing the HVL-F58AM in 2012, and should be familiar to recent purchasers of the A99 as this flash was included.  Sony’s newest flash is first rate, including build quality, output and power settings.  However, it would have been nice to see a stereo or PC connection for remote…

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June 5 2013

6/5/13

Sigma 60mm F/2.8 in stock for now.

The new Sigma 60/2.8 lenses are in stock, Sony NEX black or silver versions are available, plus MFT users, here and here.  I put my order in for a black Sony NEX version.

Sony A77 with verticle battery grip starting at $898!!

Full frame users might want to check out the …

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