[Deal du jour] Pile à temps pour le State of Play, l'évènement consacré aux dernières annonces de Sony concernant la PlayStation 5, la manette DualSense baisse de prix. Cette promotion est une bonne occasion de mettre la main sur un deuxième pad pour moins cher.

Sony organise une nouvelle édition de son événement virtuel State of Play ce jeudi 30 mai. Au programme : une trentaine de minutes qui permettront de découvrir plusieurs jeux vidéo PS5 prévus ces prochains mois. Numerama vous propose un résumé sous forme d'un live blog.

[Deal du jour] Le casque WH-1000XM5 de Sony offre de bonnes performances et possède une réduction de bruit active efficace. Malheureusement un peu cher à son prix fort, il gagne un très bon rapport qualité prix grâce à cette promotion.

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[Deal du jour] Les casques de VR sont des produits intéressants, mais encore trop chers. Le casque VR de Sony, pour jouer sur PlayStation 5, ne déroge pas à la règle. Heureusement, un code promo de 100 € le rend aujourd'hui plus intéressant.

Sony released their FY2023 consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Here is the information related to the camera business:

• In FY23, digital cameras and interchangeable lenses generated increased sales and operating income thanks to enhanced product appeals, and televisions and mobile communications reduced costs, enabling the entire segment to achieve a level of operating income that exceeded FY22 results and our projections at the beginning of FY23.
• The market for interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras, which is the main source of sales and profit for this segment, showed strong growth in the previous quarter, primarily in China and Japan, and has continued to remain strong since April.

Nikon’s yearly financial results are out (for the year ended March 2024)

Canon Q1 2024 financial reports: “Decline in Imaging sales leads to lower operating profit”

Tamron releases financial results, plans to release 7 new lenses in 2024

Source: Sony

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The fastest CFexpress Type A memory cards for Sony cameras are now available for sale (Nextorage NX-A1PRO & NX-A1SE series):

Nextorage NX-A1PRO

• NX-A1PRO640G
• NX-A1PRO320G
• NX-A1PRO160G
• NX-A1PRO80G
• NX-A1PRO40G

Nextorage NX-A1SE

• NX-A1SE1920G
• NX-A1SE960G
• NX-A1SE480G

Additional information:

Nextorage CFexpress Type A NX-A1PRO Series:

• Best-in-class read and write speeds of up to 950 MB/s and 950 MB/s, respectively [1] [2]
• Minimum continuous write speed of 850 MB/s for high-speed continuous shooting [1] [2]
• Stable high-speed continuous shooting and movie recording with our unique low power consumption technology
• VPG400 compatible

Nextorage CFexpress Type A NX-A1SE Series:

• Best-in-class read up to 950 MB/s[1] , write up to 950 MB/s[1]
• High-capacity lineup for long-time video recording
• VPG200 compatible

The NX-A1PRO series is a CFexpress Type A memory card for professional users who handle high-speed continuous shooting and high bit-rate video.

Best-in-class write/read speeds.

The maximum transfer rate of 950 MB/s for both write and read, the highest level in its class, and the minimum continuous write speed of 850 MB/s are achieved. ^{[1] [3]} The number of consecutive shots possible during high-speed continuous shooting has been increased, and the buffer memory release time has been shortened. This reduces the number of missed shots at the desired moment.

Dynamic Auto Power Save, a unique low-power consumption technology that stabilizes video recording.

Nextorage's unique power saving technology, "Dynamic Auto Power Save," reduces power consumption by up to 88% compared to the case without. In addition to reducing power consumption during video recording, thermal throttling* is also suppressed by reducing the temperature rise of the card itself. (*Thermal throttling: a control function that attenuates the transfer rate to prevent thermal runaway). This enables stable video recording. It also reduces the camera's battery consumption, which contributes to extending the available shooting time.

VPG400 compliant, as required for professional video shooting.

All capacities comply with the Video Performance Guarantee VPG400 (minimum guaranteed continuous write speed: 400 MB/s). It has the specifications required for professional video recording.

Abundant lineup of capacities for various applications

80 GB/160 GB capacity lineup for high-speed continuous shooting of still images and VPG200 for video shooting requiring. High capacity 320 GB/640 GB available. The CFexpress Type A is now available to professional users who have not yet used the CFexpress Type A.　We want our customers to experience the performance of our 40GB capacity at an affordable price.

The NX-A1SE series is a CFexpress Type A memory card for video creators who shoot long, high-quality videos.

Best-in-class write/read speeds.

Achieves a class-leading maximum write/read transfer rate of 950 MB/s. ^[1] Reduces data transfer time after shooting.

High-capacity lineup for long-time video recording

The high-capacity lineup of 480 GB,960 GB and 1,920 GB supports long-time movie recording, and is ideal for switching from SD cards, as it dramatically improves shooting time and data transfer speeds compared to SDXC UHS-II memory cards.

VPG200 compliant for stable, high quality video recording

All capacities comply with the Video Performance Guarantee VPG200 (guaranteed minimum continuous write speed: 200 MB/s). It has the specifications required for professional video recording.

Durability

• Both the NX-A1PRO and NX-A1SE series are durable and come with a 5-year warranty in accordance with CompactFlash Association regulations.
• Heat resistance: -10 °C to 70 °C (guaranteed operating temperature)
• Shock resistance (EIA-364-27A compliant)
• X-ray resistant (ISO7816-1 compliant)
• UV resistant (ISO7816-1 compliant)
• Magnetic resistance (based on Nextorage's own testing)
• Electrostatic resistance (conforms to IEC 61000-4-2)

Some Nextorage CFexpress Type B and SD memory cards are now on sale

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Sony comptait rendre obligatoire l'association d'un compte PlayStation à un compte Steam pour jouer à la version PC d'Helldivers 2. Un review bombing historique l'a contraint à revenir en arrière.

La dernière annonce du studio derrière Helldivers 2 est en train de fâcher une partie de sa communauté. En cause : la nécessité de lier son compte Steam à son compte PlayStation Network. Depuis le 3 mai, les critiques pleuvent.

[Deal du jour] La DualSense Edge, sans être un modèle indispensable, est un bon accessoire, malheureusement vendu trop cher à sa sortie l'an dernier. La manette pro de la PlayStation 5 est bien plus intéressante lorsque son prix baisse un peu. Des promotions sur la console et ses accessoires sont aussi disponibles.

Depuis plusieurs années, la rumeur d'un casque Xbox VR circule. Microsoft, comme Sony, va-t-il se mettre aux jeux immersifs ? L'entreprise va bel et bien lancer un casque de réalité virtuelle, mais avec des ambitions très différentes.

À en croire différentes rumeurs très insistantes, Sony lancerait une PlayStation 5 Pro en fin d'année 2024. Il s'agirait de la console la plus puissante du marché, qui permettrait de faire mieux tourner les jeux du catalogue de la PS5 sortie en novembre 2020. Que sait-on à son sujet ?

The previously rumored Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G lens is now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Erhardt | Koch | Calumet
• Additional information:

• A compact F2.8 zoom that is ready to go anywhere
• Outstanding G Lens image quality with high resolution at all focal lengths
• Peak performance AF with two Linear Motors for precise, fast, quiet focus drive
• Excellent close-up performance of 18cm (7.09”) at 24mm manual focus
• Compact, lightweight design for superb image quality and versatility in any situation
• Deep bokeh makes the subject stand out
• F2.8 in a mobile zoom is great for movies

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The new Sony Alpha Setup Guide by Matt Granger is now live and ready to stream or download. The program runs for almost 11 hours and covers every full-frame Alpha camera. It includes CAMSET files, camera control as well as a complete menu deep dive of every item, and customization guides for Landscape, Portraiture, Sports, Wildlife, and video. The launch sale is now on - see this page for details.

Check out also Matt's new FujiFilm GFX Expert Setup Guide and his other classes and guides:

• Wedding Photography 101
• Educating Steph
• Natural & Available Light Masterclass
• The Business of Photography
• Greatest Hits BUNDLE - 50% off
• Street Photography - How to Shoot your City
• 2023 Latest & Greatest Collection
• Nikon Mirrorless Expert Set up Guide - UPDATED Z8
• Dramatic Single Light Portraiture Masterclass
• Hasselblad X2D 100C Expert Set up Guide - UPDATED Firmware 2.0.0
• Latest Releases BUNDLE - 40% off
• Camera Gear Masterclass
• Take Control of The Light (Light Masterclass)
• Guide to working with Models
• Educating Tina (Photography Masterclass)
• Lightroom for Photographers
• Macro Photography 101
• Deep Dive into Landscape Photography
• Deep Dive into Portrait Photography
• Travel Photography 101
• Aerial Photography & Video 101
• Presets & Backgrounds Collection
• Off Camera Flash
• B+W Lightroom Presets
• Capture One - World Styles Pack
• Portrait Presets
• Dramatic Presets
• Deep Dive into Wildlife Photography

Matt Granger announced his new FujiFilm GFX Expert Setup Guide

Matt Granger updated his Nikon Mirrorless Expert Setup Guide for the Nikon Z8

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[Deal du Jour] Sony n’en finit pas de baisser le prix de son casque WH-CH720N. Déjà à 119 € en juin 2023, il passe aujourd’hui sous les 100 €. Ce casque Bluetooth au rapport qualité-prix imbattable offre des performances haut de gamme pour un prix bien moins important.

→ Sony released major firmware updates for the a1, a7S III, a7 IV, and a9 III cameras.

→ Sony announced new 240GB and 480GB TOUGH CFexpress Type B memory cards.

→ High-resolution portraits: a deep dive into the Sony a7R V camera.

→ Using Sony f/4 lenses for landscape photography.

→ Sony f/2.8 GM vs. f/4 G lens showdown - which holy trinity to pick?

→ Sony camera buying guide for content creators.

→ Hands-on review: Sony BURANO.

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Earlier today Weibo user E8M_8888 discovered a new Sony 262MP medium format sensor with a resolution of 19,200x12,800 (3:2 53.96mm x 35.97mm) - here are the technical specifications (IMX811-AAMR and IMX811-AAQR):

This new sensor (IMX811) may not be designed for consumer cameras since it is not listed on the official Sony page for "Image Sensor for Consumer Cameras":

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Sony registered a new camera in China under the code name WW293541:

Here are the expected/rumored Sony cameras and lenses:

Sony rumored to announce four new E-mount lenses this year

The latest Sony camera rumors

Source: Weibo

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