Tag: DSLR

Best Photo Gear of 2019 : TIPA Awards

Best photo gear of 2019 presented by the Technical Imaging Press Association. TIPA has announced the winners of its 2019 awards honoring the best products in the photography industry in 2019.

TIPA WORLD AWARDS both recognize and honour industry companies and their products and serve as an important benchmark and guide for consumers in making their purchasing decisions. Here are some of the best photo gears of 2019 selected by TIPA members. Continue reading “Best Photo Gear of 2019 : TIPA Awards”

Tamron Interview About Mirrorless Lenses for Canon RF & Nikon Z Mount

In an interview with Tamron executives at CP+ 2019 by French website Phototrend, Tamron said that they are still studying on whether they will release Canon RF mount and Nikon Z mount full frame mirrorless lenses. The company is also working for a new telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full frame mirrorless cameras.

  • The new announced Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens has superb optical quality, as is the FE 28-75mm f/2.8. It will have a competitive price, much lower than Sony lenses.
  • We are still studying on releasing Canon RF mount & Nikon Z mount mirrorless lenses, when time is ready, we are happy to develop these lenses.
  • About new announced Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens: Our goal with this lens is to be the number 1 of 35mm f / 1.4 in terms of quality.
  • Tamron FE telephoto zoom lens for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras will also coming, and also some FE prime lenses.

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Sony a6400 vs Canon 6D Mark II Autofocus Comparison

Here is a autofocus comparison of the Sony a6400 vs Canon 6D Mark II cameras. In this video below you can see how the Sony’s latest Real-Time Tracking compares to the Canon’s Dual Pixel Autofocus.

Sony A6400 has 425 autofocus points for both phase detection and contrast detection. This is the first Sony E-mount camera that has Real-time Eye AF, which opens up the excellent eye detection continuous autofocusing to be used anywhere without requiring a separate button to activate. Later this year, Eye AF for Animals will also be added to this camera. Check out the video below for Sony a6400 vs Canon 6D Mark II Autofocus Comparison. Continue reading “Sony a6400 vs Canon 6D Mark II Autofocus Comparison”

Canon Product Advisory for the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III and EF 600mm f/4L IS III Lenses

Canon product advisory for the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III and EF 600mm f/4L IS III super telephoto lenses.

The EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM take their places as the world’s lightest professional super telephoto lenses in their class. The weight of the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM lenses has been reduced by 2.2 lbs. (more than 25 percent) and 1.9 lbs. (more than 20 percent) respectively. Continue reading “Canon Product Advisory for the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III and EF 600mm f/4L IS III Lenses”

2019 Camera Predictions: Sony a7000, Nikon D760, Canon 7D Mark III

Check out this 2019 camera predictions video published by Tony & Chelsea Northrup.  According to this, the Sony A7000, the Nikon D760 and the Canon 7D Mark III are the leading cameras for 2019.

As for the camera, lens industry 2019 might brign some surprises like a Sony 60mm f/0.94  and Olympus f/1.4 constant zoom lenses. Check out the video below.  Continue reading “2019 Camera Predictions: Sony a7000, Nikon D760, Canon 7D Mark III”

Nikon D6 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Coming Before 2020 Summer Olympics

Nikon and Canon are both rumored to release their high-end cameras before the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The products are as expected the Nikon D6 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III.

We are likely to see Canon’s 1D X Mark III and Nikon D6 to be announced in Q4 of 2019 to Q2 of 2020. Just ahead of 2020 Summer Olympic games in Tokyo, Japan.

In addition we can clearly assume that Sony will also replace the a9 sports mirrorless camera for the Olympic games next year. This would probably be the Sony a9 Mark II.  Continue reading “Nikon D6 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Coming Before 2020 Summer Olympics”

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Field Testing Started

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is in testing by a  small number of photographers and/or engineers.

The EOS 1D X Mark II was announced in February 2016 and it is almost 3 years old. According to recent reports, EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR is rumored to be announced in late 2019 or early 2020.

This will be the replacement for the current Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera. Continue reading “Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Field Testing Started”

Pentax K-3 III Camera to be Announced in 2020

Pentax K-3 III camera ir rumored to be announced in 2020. In an interview in 2018, Ricoh already confirmed that a Pentax K-3 replacement is coming.

The second verison Pentax K-3 Mark II is already discontinued and latest rumors indicates that the company will unveil the Pentax K-3 III DSLR camera in 2020. Continue reading “Pentax K-3 III Camera to be Announced in 2020”

Best Lenses for Canon EOS 80D

Best Lenses for Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera. Here are the top recommended lenses for your Canon EOS 80D.

Canon EOS 80D is an enthusiast-level DSLR featuring a new 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 45-point all cross-type AF system, DIGIC 6 image processor, weather resistant body, 7fps continuous shooting and Full HD video up to 1080 / 60p. The Canon 80D also offers the best dynamic range of any APS-C Canon camera to date (substantially better than Canon EOS 70D or 7D Mark II) and features dual pixel AF, allowing for continuous focus during both video and still capture. The Canon EOS 80D ($1,199 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) is the perfect camera for those who want an affordable DSLR with plenty of power. Here we looked at all lenses from Canon and other companies and selected the best choices based on image quality, price and usefulness.

See the recommended lenses for Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera below and choose the one you need. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Canon EOS 80D”