Venus Optics has announced the Cine version of their 7.5mm MFT lens

 

Specs:

Product Name   Laowa 7.5mm T2.1 Cine
     
Short Description   The Laowa 7.5mm t/2.1 Cine lens work best for Micro Four-Third sensor cameras & camcorders, such as Panasonic GH5, Blackmagic Pocket 4K and Z Cam E2. This lens provide impressive 110o angle of view and super fast t/2.1 for bright images even in very low light evvironment. The lens is very compact which weight only 170g, but with sturdy metal-built lens body, it is certainly that this durable lens can provide stunning images in every aspects, indoor and outdoor, land and sky.
     
Mount Available   M43
     
Specifications:    
     
Focal Length   7.5 mm
Max. Aperature   T2.1
T-Stop Range   2.1-22
Angle of View   110o
Format Compatibility   M43
Image Circle (Diameter)   21.6 mm
Lens Structure   13 Elements in 9 Groups
Aperature Blade   7
Min. Focusing Distance   12 cm
Max. Magnification   N/A
Filter Thread   49 mm
Front Diameter   52 mm
Largest Diameter   56 mm
Focus Mode   Manual Focus
Length   46 mm
Weight   170 g

Sony announces replacement program for some SD memory cards

If you do own Sony SD cards please check out this:

Regarding SD memory cards of SF-M series, SF-M series TOUGH specification, and SF-G series TOUGH specification, recorded data on the card may be damaged or data may not be recorded correctly when shooting video on a camera* in video speed class mode.
* The camera compatible with video speed class V60/V90 etc. as recommended recording media.

We are offering free replacements for affected SD memory cards from June 11, 2020, through Mar. 31, 2022, subject to the limited warranty that accompanied the SD memory card. Please see below to determine if you have an affected SD memory card and call us at 239-768-7669 to arrange for your card replacement.

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Back up the data that you may have on the affected SD memory card to another device and before you return the affected SD memory card to Sony;
  • Delete and clear all SD memory card data before you return the affected SD memory card to Sony;
  • You acknowledge and agree that Sony will not be responsible for any data remaining on the SD memory card returned to Sony;
  • You acknowledge and agree that Sony cannot transfer data from your affected SD memory card to the replacement card.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, some of our services may be impacted. We will try to minimize this, but delays may occur. We seek your kind understanding during this challenging period.

Applicable SD Memory Cards

Applicable SD Cards

SF-M Series

  • SF-M64
  • SF-M128
  • SF-M256

Applicable cards can be identified by the presence of V60, R:277MB/s, and W:150MB/s on the card frontside.

SF-M Series TOUGH Specification

  • SF-M64T
  • SF-M128T
  • SF-M256T

SF-G Series

  • SF-G32T
  • SF-G64T
  • SF-G128T

How to check if your Memory Card is Affected

SF-M Series

Applicable cards can be identified by the presence of V60, R:277MB/s, and W:150MB/s on the card frontside. To check whether your card is affected, look for a star mark on the lower left corner on the back of the card. If your card has NO star mark, your card is affected by this issue.

Affected SF-M Series Cards

SF-M Series TOUGH Specification

To check whether your card is affected, look for a star mark on the lower left corner on the back of the card. If your card has NO star mark, your card is affected by this issue.

Affected SF-M Series TOUGH Specification Cards

SF-G Series TOUGH Specification

To check whether your card is affected, look for a star mark and an alphanumeric on the lower corner on the back of the card.

If your card has NO star mark and has an alphanumeric beginning with TV, your card is affected by this issue. (If your card has an alphanumeric beginning with TR, your card is not affected by this issue.)

Affected SF-G Series TOUGH Specification Cards

via Sony

Weekly 43rumors readers pictures roundup…


Karsten Gieselmann‎
Reed warbler
E-M1.3, M.Zuiko 300/4 + MC-14, ƒ/5.6 420mm 1/1250s ISO 200
https://www.flickr.com/photos/karstengieselmann/49947673711/
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