Pentax K-3 Mark III Additional Coverage w/ Pre-Order Links

The flagship APS-C format Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera is now official. The US price is $1,999.95 and the new Pentax K-3 Mark III is available for pre-order: Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

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Sony a7SIII Hands-On Review Round-Up

Here are the Sony Alpha A7SIII hands-on review round-up. With a full-frame 12mp sensor, the A7SIII offers exceptional low-light performance.

The Sony a7SIII mirrorless camera was officially announced on July 28, 2020 (pre-order opens on the same day). With extreme full-frame movie performance including high sensitivity (expanded ISO up to 409600), 15-stop wide dynamic range, 4K 120p, fast and dependable autofocusing, and extra-strong image stabilization, the Sony a7SIII is an ideal tool for movie makers. Continue reading “Sony a7SIII Hands-On Review Round-Up”

8K Video Comparison Between Sony Alpha 1 and Canon EOS R5

Here is a good 8K video comparison between the Sony Alpha 1 and Canon EOS R5 cameras. 

Both Sony a1 and Canon EOS R5 is capable of recording DCI 8K 30 fps raw video internally as well as 4K video up to 120 fps in 4:2:2 10-bit.  Tony & Chelsea Northrup compare the 8k video capabilities of the Canon R5 (AmazonB&HAdorama) against the Sony a1 (AmazonB&HAdorama) to find out which produces the best results for eye autofocus, sharpness, cropability, low-light & high ISO, dynamic range, rolling shutter, handheld sensor stabilization, overheating, recording times, and raw.

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First Impressions : Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G, 40mm F2.5 G, and 24mm F2 .8 G Lenses

Sony lately expanded its series of G lenses for full-frame cameras. In this post we will cover first impressions of the . These lenses are aimed at both still photographers and video shooters.

Designed for Sony Full Frame E-mount system, all three lenses weigh around 170 g, which is indeed quite light. They accept 49 mm front filters. They are also resistant to dust and moisture to a certain extent. The three lenses are all the same size (2.68″ diameter x 1.77″).

Price and availability

The FE 50mm f/2.5 GFE 40mm f/2.5 G, and FE 24mm f/2.8 G Lenses will be available in mid-to-late May for $599 each.

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Reviews : Laowa 10mm f/2 Wide-Angle Lens For Micro Four Thirds

Here are the latest reviews of the Laowa 10mm f/2 Wide-Angle Lens For Micro Four Thirds.

The Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Lens is an extremely compact ultra-wide angle lens. Designed specifically for the micro four thirds mount, such as Panasonic, Olympus and Blackmagic cameras. This 10mm Zero-D lens pairing with f/2 large aperture easily handles a variety of different shooting situations.

Designed for the MTF system, Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Lens costs $399. Venus Optics lenses are sold atAdorama and B&H. In today’s post we will cover the latest reviews of the Laowa 10mm f/2 Wide-Angle Lens For Micro Four Thirds. Continue reading “Reviews : Laowa 10mm f/2 Wide-Angle Lens For Micro Four Thirds”

First Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Reviews

First reviews have begun to appear for Sony’s new super lens   . The Sony FE 50mm f1.2 G Master is a standard prime lens with a very fast aperture for full-frame e-mount mirrorless cameras.

The US price is $1,998, and it is now available for pre-order at B&HPhotoAdorama and Amazon. Here are the first Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens reviews. Continue reading “First Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Reviews”

Nikon Z7 II Gets 89% Overall Score and Silver Award

DPReview has completed their Nikon Z7 II review and test results. According to their rating system, Nikon Z7 II gets 89% Overall Score and Silver Award.

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Sony a1 Menu Settings for Sports & Action Photography

Here is an excellent video review about Sony a1 Menu Settings for Sports & Action Photography.

Patrick Murphy-Racey spent a long week with Sony a1 shooting four basketball games, baseball, softball, a tennis match and a tennis practice, a high-end lit portrait, and a K9 catching fly balls. Here is his best advice for how to set up your Sony a1 for sports and action photography.

Sony a1 will be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. You can check updates about the Sony a1 stock status. The price of the high-end full frame mirrorless camera is $6,499 and available at AmazonB&HAdoramaMore details about the Sony a1 Menu Settings for Sports & Action Photography after the break ! Continue reading “Sony a1 Menu Settings for Sports & Action Photography”

Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Review and Comparison

Looking for a Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-S10 comparison? What is the difference between Sony A6400 and Fujifilm XS10? Chris and Jordan at DPReview TV compared the Sony a6400 against the Fujifilm X-S10 and published an excellent video review.

The Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-S10 are two of the most popular mirrorless cameras on the market. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Fujifilm XS10 has a 26MP and Sony A6400 has a 24MP resolution. Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-S10 review includes image quality, autofocus, handling, displays and more. Check out the video below to find out. Continue reading “Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Review and Comparison”

New Sony a1 Reviews & Dynamic Range Performance

Here are the new Sony a1 reviews including videos and dynamic range performance.

Sporting a 50.1 MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor, dual BIONZ XR processors that are capable of recording 8K videos, 30 FPS blackout-free continuous shooting speed with full-time autofocus, a 759-point hybrid autofocus system, and advanced subject tracking capabilities (including bird autofocus), the Sony A1 is the new generation of mirrorless camera that pushes the entire industry forward.

Because of these amazing features Sony a1 will be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. You can check updates about the Sony a1 stock status. The price of the high-end full frame mirrorless camera is $6,499 and available at AmazonB&HAdoramaMore details about the new Sony a1 reviews after the break ! Continue reading “New Sony a1 Reviews & Dynamic Range Performance”