You get a super fast 480GB Type A card for $199 only at BHphoto (Click here) .

A couple of hot deals still going on:

• You now save up to 50% on Topaz AI software bundles (Click here) .
• Prime members save 25% on all new Nextorage CFexpress Type A and SD cards sold on Amazon US (Click here)
• $400 off on the Sony A7IV at Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama .
• $400 off on

The first Sony A7 camera was announced in October 2013. In 11 years, the body has grown in size and compared with the new Sony a1II it is now:

• 2,5mm taller
• 9,2mm wider
• 24,7mm thicker (mainly due the larger grip)
• The A7 weight was 474g while the Sony a1II weight is now 658g

As reported by Asobinet plenty of Japanese stores marked the Zeiss Loxia 21mm lens as discontinued. The lens is still i n Stock at BHphoto :

Bill Claff from PhotonsToPhotos measured the dynamic rage of the new Sony A1II. Ther are a few minor differences:

• Dynamic range is improved across the board by around 0,2-0,3 stops
• High Conversion Gain moved from ISO 500 to ISO 640

Sony A1II at BHphoto , Amazon , Adorama , BestBuy , FotoErhardt , FotoKoch , Calumet , WexUK , Clifton , CameraPro . Sony Australia .
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto , Amazon ,

Wishing you all a magical holiday season filled with creativity, inspiration, and unforgettable moments. May your days be bright, your shots sharp, and your memories beautifully captured through your lenses. Thank you for being such an amazing community—here’s to more incredible photography adventures in the coming year!

📸 Happy holidays, and may 2025 bring even more light to your frames! ✨

Warm wishes,

SAR admin, Andrea Pizzini

If you lived in a cave, you might not have noticed that it’s Christmas now :)

If you are in need of making a last minute present check out the gift card deals on those pages at Amazon and BHphoto

Nextorage has announced the new 4.0 generation Type A cards. They are now available for reorder at Amazon:

• 1024GB card for $538 at Amazon
• 512GB card for $225 at Amazon
• New 4.0 Type A card reader for $119 at Amazon

None of the current Sony cameras support speed 4.0, yet it makes a lot of sense to buy them because:

• Futureproof: They are backwards compatible (work with your Sony camera) and

Now that the new gear is in Stock and shipping we are seeing more reviews of the production models:

Sony A1II at BHphoto , Amazon , Adorama , BestBuy , FotoErhardt , FotoKoch , Calumet , WexUK , Clifton , CameraPro . Sony Australia .
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto , Amazon , Adorama , BestBuy , FotoErhardt , Fotokoch , Calumet , WexUK , Clifton , CameraPro . Sony Australia .

Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VXD lens review

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