Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN E-mount lens “discontinued”


Asobinet reports the lens has been discontinued in Japan. You still can find it in Stock at Amazon US&EU and BHphoto but I guess that soon the lenses will be sold out. This is a bit of a surprising move from Sigma and I wonder i this means a new generation version will be announced soon.


Sony Tidbits…


New hot BHphoto deals on SD cards and Lenses

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HOT news: Sony is teasing the launch of the new Burano E-mount CineAlta camera!

Sony just posted this teaser for the launch of a new “Burano” named CineAlta camera on September 12. I am sure this will be an E-mount camera.

CineD already has the new Burano in their hands and they do write:

CineD had early access to BURANO and we are encouraging you to join us on September 12th at the camera release time for an exclusive interview featuring the camera and its capabilities with my colleague Nino and a senior Sony representative. We can assure you that you won’


GoPro HERO12 announced. And did Sony miss to make the of a LR1 camera a proper action camera?

GoPro announced the new Hero12 you can preorder now at Amazon US&EU and BHphoto . As you know I do live in the middle of the Alps and do a lot of Hiking/biking. So I am going to see how this one performers (I was unhappy with the Insta360 ONE RS 1 quality). Still, I do believe Sony is missing an opportunity by offering a proper high quality Action Camera ecosystem. The new LR1 should have had also an optional LCD screen to make


Major A7rV bug spotted: LCD might stop to work at 20km altitude…close to space :)

Watch form minute 13 where photographer Blair Bunting shared an interesting tidbit: The LCD screen of the A7rV stopped working at 20km (65,000 feet) altitude. And because of that he had to shot blind. Sony is notoriously very quick and generous with firmware updates so I am sure they will fix this ASAP ;)


Sony Electronics Announces Update to Camera Remote SDK with Enhanced Functions for Drone Applications

Press text:

Firmware Enhancements to Enable Remote Support for Focus Position Setting and Focal Length, In Addition to Expanded Menu Settings and Event Notifications

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2023 – Today, Sony Electronics announced an updated version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows users to operate Sony’s cameras remotely from their computer. Updated functionality includes compatibility with the newly announced ILX-LR1 camera and support for third parties in the development of bespoke applications using the leading performance of


Super hot deal at Amazon US: $300 off on the NEW Sony A7cII with 28-60mm lens!!!

I am totally surprised to see this: You alreayd save $300 on the Sony A7cII WITH 28-60mm lens sold by Amazon US (Click here) . This kit sells for $2499 elsewhere ! Hurry up and grab the deal!

Another hot deal: Nearly $100 off on the excellent Manfrotto BeFress sold by Amazon US (Click here) .

BIG Sony deals:

For the very first time you save on those superb Sony cameras:

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SUPRISE: Sony just announced the new Ultra-Lightweight, E-mount Camera for Industrial Applications, the ILX-LR1

Now this is a surprise! The long time rumored compact Cinema camera has been announced today! The camera is listed with no preorder option at BHphoto (Click here) .

The New 35 mm Full-Frame Image Sensor Camera Offers High-Resolution Imagery with a Compact Body, Remote Operation, and is Compatible with the Sony Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK)

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2023 – Today, Sony Electronics announces the launch of the new ILX-LR1, an interchangeable

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Cooke just announced the new SP3 Cine Full Frame E-mount lenses

Each lens costs $4500 and the fulls et $21,375 at BHphoto (Click here) .

Press text via Explora :

No matter how much filmmaking continues to innovate and progress, we always have an appreciation for nostalgia. Contemporary film projects that use older, classic lenses is a never-ending trend, but that does not come without its own unique issues. Now, with the release of the new SP3 Full Frame Cine Lenses , Cooke invites you to partake in this nostalgia