a6300 news

boorye said:
I am pretty sure they're all focus-by-wire. None of them have distance markers, unlike the FE 90 Macro. Also no mention in the product listing and the video.
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The g masters weren't supposed to be according to early rumors. The fact that the FE macro offers it with distance markers doesn't mean that they will all need distance markers. It makes sense for a macro lens to have precise dialed in distances which can be visually visible on the lens barrel.

Still, could be...
 
DLD said:
Well, it has a manual switch ... maybe it's for some healthy back scratchin'.
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On another thread (btw it's ridiculous that we have like 5-6 threads about a6300) Ned wrote:

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I was able to test the 24-70 and 85. The 70-200 was sitting there but not fully functional. My initial impression is that while they are focus by wire lenses, in manual focus they feel much more natural than prior Sony E lenses. Was definitely able to do a good MF without much servo feel. Tremendous improvement. I think Sony is very much concentrating on lens science.

BTW, we couldn't take any images with the A6300. They were tethered in place with their little SD slots sealed. Cameras are still prototype. But the 24-70 and 85 were shipping versions.

Shot some handheld video with the A7R II and the 24-70. Owing to the 5-point internal stabilization of the A7R II, images were surprisingly stable. So I suppose in Sony's higher end still world, OSS is less of a priority in the shorter range glass. Certianly OSS would add to the price and no doubt weight.

But I personally like the A6300 as a replacement for my trusty NEX-6 as a carry cam. I'll buy one for sure.

Ned
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The FE 70-200 f/4.0 lens also has a AF/MF switch, though it is still focus-by-wire. I highly doubt Sony would not emphasize a mechanical manual focus. Every FE mount lens with real manual focus thus far has had the distance marker (Loxia, 90 Macro, etc.), so the statement is not completely unfounded. Also, the 85 f/1.4 is more in line with the Zony 35 f/1.4, both in pricing and design. That particular lens also has an aperture declicker switch but is still focus-by-wire.
 
What this all means is that if you want high quality "native" Sony optics with manual focus, you have to go with the adapted A-mount. They keep touting they are designing video-centric lenses but omit MF. It can be to save cost/weight/or segment their lineup. Otherwise, Sony sees a very bright future for AF technology in video. As much as I hate it as the consumer, it also makes sense that Sony leaves a reason for people to use A-mount (manual focus, native AF, good optics).


It's encouraging to hear that they're improving MF feel. The FE 35 f/1.4 felt good (though still focus-by-wire), and the lenses seem to use similar focusing tech. I would still like to maintain that it was difficult to do reliable focus pulls with that lens.
 
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M. Gilden said:
Joking aside, I saw that video. It didn't answer ANY of my questions! :/
Not even the one I have about the G-master lenses that I didn't mention- are they all focus by wire? Rumor was they were going to release some new pro lenses that had actual mechanical focus gears, and I honestly felt like at one point he was *about* to go there. He starts saying that they took into consideration that these lenses wouldn't just be used by photographers, but also videographers, who obviously have different needs in a lens and they wanted to incorporate those considerations going forward. The B&H guy asked him what that entails... (I'm on the edge of my seat at this point)... and he starts to talk about silent AF motors. REALLY?! I don't think that was anyone's complaint on the current lenses. Ugh. So we still don't know!

I'm 0 for 4 until someone gets one in their hands. Although I have good reason to think #1 might be true based on some of the advertising literature.
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I've used all three lenses. They are all focus by wire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70K889vpTsg
 
saw that the sensor sends a 6k signal, oversampled to 4k. Does that mean the a6300's video will be sharper than the a7rii/a7sii?
 
dylansmith said:
saw that the sensor sends a 6k signal, oversampled to 4k. Does that mean the a6300's video will be sharper than the a7rii/a7sii?
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It should be only marginally sharper than A7RII in the s35 mode (15 MPX) and significantly so than A7S 8.8 MPX. It should also produce more vivid, realistic looking colors.

Of course, until the product gets here ...
 
TCSJordan said:
I've used all three lenses. They are all focus by wire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70K889vpTsg
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Do you find it to be much improved over the older lenses? I have tried several of the non G-masters; and it's a deal breaker for me so far.

from booyre: "It can be to save cost/weight/or segment their lineup. Otherwise, Sony sees a very bright future for AF technology in video."

Why not both? I require true MF for a fair amount of what I shoot, but I can clearly see sophisticated AF being viable for a lot of people. The accuracy and intelligent considerations the AF processors make; alongside touchscreen and well-designed user override -- will only improve dramatically over time.

Edit: ehhh, well I guess looking at the link before posting first would have made sense :)
 
Really thinking of biting the bullet and pre ordering one. Main thing is how will audio controls work and how well can you monitor your levels. Also how have peoples experinces been with the audio moduals for the sony cameras? I love the Sony Wireless lav and will pick that up for it but what about for grabbing audio with B roll and hwen you can't use a lav? Should I stick with a rode or is there a better option that offers more control on adjusting levels while recording?
 
ISO test vs GH4. ISO 12800 actually looks usable here with some noise reduction, I really hope this is a true representation of its performance. Very manageable noise in the shadows, looks about like ISO 4000 does on my a6000. No motion in the test though, so we cant see if they improved the ghosting that happened at high ISO on the a6000.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mn9vYi7M40
 
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