Dpreview had a chat with two Sony managers at the CP+ show. Key info:

• Sony expects market to growth further
• ZV series is particularly popular among youngsters
• ZV series does NOT replace the RX100 and the manager said “We understand the necessity and requests for the RX100 series
• If they would have tried to make a 50-200mm f/2.0 GM  size and weight would increase significantly”

Sounds like we might get a RX100VII successor ?

The AF 35mm F1.8 P FE features UMC II (Ultra Multi Coating II), LK SAMYANG’s next generation coating technology. It effectively reduces flare and ghosting, delivering improved contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions such as strong backlight or night scenes. This ensures cleaner and more vibrant images in real world shooting situations.

Press text via Dpreview :

LK SAMYANG Expands Prima Series with the New AF 35mm F1.8 P FE

A Compact Everyday Prime Expanding the Prima Series

Key

–> Today you have massive deals on this Amazon Spring Sale page (Click here) .

Trusted sources now confirmed that Sony will bring a new camera on market in May. Don’t know yet if this means the camera will be announced in April and ship out in May or if announcement is in May. What matters is that the sources confirmed this is a MAJOR(!!!) camera release. A bit…unexpected ;)

This is no ZV-E1 , FX30 , A6

Fred Miranda (Click here) tested the new Voigtländer 40mm f/2.0 FE lens and concluded:

Overall, the 40mm f/2 Septon is not about record breaking sharpness or minimal compromises. Its strengths lie in its compact size, lightweight handling, excellent center sharpness, good control of chromatic aberration, and the character in the way it draws. For photographers seeking a compact normal lens for street, travel, or general-purpose use on Sony E or Nikon Z bodies,

A source just sent me this:

According to the internal store inventory system, the ZV-E1 has a status of “deleted” even though its “eol” date is listed in 2028. In my local distribution network, three units of the kit lens package are available while both body-only versions are unavailable and will not be shipped. It is strongly suspected that an updated ZV-E1 will drop sooner than later.
I’m including a picture I took of the inventory screen

The Sony RX1rIII got a first 17% price drop at swiss store Digitech . This is the first time ever I found a discount on this controversial camera. The camera is heavily discussed because of two reasons:

1. The feeling it hasn’t been updated enough (for example it uses same lens and a low resolution EVF only)
2. The price is crazy high

If we would get the same 17% discount in the USA the Sony RX1rIII would be priced at $4234 instead of

Here are the top 10 best selling cameras at Amazon :

1. Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera Kit
2. Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera
3. FUJIFILM X-T30 II Mirrorless Camera Body
4. Sony Alpha ZV-E10
5. Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera
6. Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera
7. Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body
8. Sony Alpha 7 V Full-frame Hybrid Mirrorless Camera
9. Sony Alpha 6700 APS-C Interchangeable Lens Hybrid Camera
10. Sony Alpha ZV-E10

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We just got the excellent Sigma 35mm f/1.2 II, and it looks like they’re planning to release even more fast wide-angle primes. A newly published patent reveals the optical designs for the:

• Sigma 24mm f/1.2
• Sigma 28mm f/1.2

I think both would be very welcome additions, don’t you agree?

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via Asobinet

IMX908 CMOS image sensor

Sony released a new sensor for security cameras. While this is obviously not meant to be used on any Alpha camera I think it’s interesting to see what kind of new tech they bring!

Press text:

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the upcoming release of the IMX908, a 4K CMOS image sensor for security cameras with the industry’s smallest ^*1 1.45 µm LOFIC ^*2 pixels.

The new sensor uses the