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Announced this week, the Sony Alpha A7 V is a brand new 33 megapixel, 4K/120p video, 30fps burst shooting, full-frame mirrorless camera designed to be a great all-rounder for both stills and video. Read our Sony A7 V review so far complete with sample images to find out what it's capable of...
The Panasonic Lumix S1 II that was announced in May 2025 and the Sony A7 V that was revealed in December 2025 have similar key specifications, so which of these 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Panasonic Lumix S1 III versus the Sony A7 V.
The Nikon Z8 that was announced in May 2023 and the Sony A7 V that was revealed in December 2025 have similar key specifications, so which of these 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z8 versus the Sony A7 V.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III that was announced in November 2025 and the Sony A7 V that was revealed in December 2025 have similar key specifications, so which of these 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Canon EOS R6 Mark III versus the Sony A7 V.
The brand new Sony A7 V and the four-year-old A7 IV look almost exactly the same, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7 V versus the Sony A7 IV.
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 PRO is a brand new fast standard prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame cameras. Offering a maximum aperture of f/1.4 in an all-metal weather-proof design, is this 50mm lens worth the bargain £525 / $550 asking price? Read our in-depth review to find out...
The Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO is a new super-affordable short telephoto prime lens for Sony full-frame cameras. Read our in-depth Viltrox 85mm f/2 review to find out if it's worth the very modest £265 / $275 asking price...
The FE 16mm f/1.8 G is a new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 in a very compact and lightweight design, is this lens worth the £850 / $900 asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 16mm review to find out...
Sony have just launched their new flagship mirrorless camera, the A1 II, a 50 megapixel, 8K video, 30fps burst shooting model that's designed to be the ultimate all-rounder. Is it a worthy replacement for the original Alpha 1 and can it challenge the likes of the Nikon Z8 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II? Find out by reading our Sony A1 II review so far, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
The 2024 Sony A1 II and the original Sony A1 from 2021 are both available to buy at the same time, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A1II versus the A1.
The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II is a new flagship lens designed to be the ultimate optic for shooting portraits. Read our in-depth Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II review to find out if it's worth the £1850 / €2100 asking price...
The Nikon Z6 III is a new enthusiast full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera with a revolutionary partially stacked sensor and an amazing electronic viewfinder. Is this the best all-round prosumer mirrorless camera on the market? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z6 II review, complete with full size sample photos and videos...
The Sony ZV-E10 II is a mirrorless camera that's directly aimed at vloggers, with 4K/60p recording, a vari-angle screen, fast auto-focusing, three-capsule direction microphone, and a wealth of vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Is this a good camera for aspiring videographers and social media creators? Read our Sony ZV-E10 II review, complete with full-size photos and videos, to find out...
The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G from Sony is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens that is both fast and compact and lightweight. This new optic joins the extensive list of wide-angle zooms for Sony Alpha cameras - so is it both different and crucially good enough to consider? Find out now in our Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G review, complete with full-size sample images.
The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is a Sony full-frame standard zoom lens that is unusually compact and lightweight. This new optic joins the ever-growing list of standard zoom lenses for Sony Alpha cameras - so is it both different and crucially good enough to consider? Find out now in our Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G review, complete with full-size sample images.
The OM System OM-1 Mark II that was announced on 30th January 2024 and the OM System OM-1 that was announced on 15th February 2022 have very similar key specifications, so which of these Micro Four Thirds sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the OM System OM-1 Mark II vs OM System OM-1.
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports is a long-awaited, no-holds-barred, fast telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount and Panasonic/Leica/Sigma L-mount full-frame cameras. Read our in-depth review to find out if it's the ultimate telephoto zoom for mirrorless camera owners, complete with full-size sample images...
The Sony A9 III and one of its main rivals, the Nikon Z8, both launched in 2023, have similar specifications, so which full-frame mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A9III versus the Nikon Z8.
The 2023 Sony A9 III and one of its main rivals, the Nikon Z9 from 2021, have similar specifications, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A9III versus the Nikon Z9.
The 2023 Sony A9 III and one of its main rivals, the Canon EOS R3 from 2021, have similar specifications, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A9III versus the Canon R3.
The 2023 Sony A9 III and the flagship Sony A1 from 2021 cost around the same amount, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A9III versus the A1.
The Sony A9 III and its predecessor, the Sony A9 II from 2019, look very similar, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A9III versus the A9II.
“The power of one frame” - that's the ethos of the new Sony A9 III, the first ever full-frame mirrorless camera to feature a global shutter. Why does that actually matter? This technological leap forwards allows the A9III to shoot at up to 1/80000th shutter speed with no distortion, provides flash-sync at any shutter speed, and offers a 120fps blackout-free burst mode at full 24 megapixel resolution. Read our early review of the revolutionary Sony A9 III to find out more, complete with sample photos.
The new FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is a professional telephoto prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. Is this a must-have lens for sports and wildlife photographers? Read our early Sony 300mm review to find out more...
The ZV-E1 is Sony's first vlogging camera to feature a 35mm full-frame sensor, offering 4K/120p recording, 12 megapixel stills, and AI-based autofocusing and stabilisation modes. Is the the ultimate camera for for videos and vlogs? Find out now in our in-depth Sony ZV-E1 review...
The Sony ZV-1 II is a second-generation compact camera designed for vlogging, with a wide-angle zoom lens, vari-angle screen, fast auto-focusing, upgraded three-capsule direction microphone, and special vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Read our in-depth Sony ZV-1 II review with full-size sample photos and videos now...
The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is a premium ultra-wide-angle lens for Sony Alpha shooters that aims to deliver the best image quality and the most features for your money. Read our Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II review complete with full-size sample photos to find out if it can deliver on its considerable promise...
The Sony A7C II is the second version of a 35mm full-frame camera that's amazingly almost the same size and weight as a smaller APS-C sensor camera. Find out if they've perfected the recipe by reading our Sony A7C II review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
The brand new Sony A7C II and the more expensive A7C R models look very similar to each other, so which of these mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7CII versus the A7CR.
The brand new Sony A7C II and the previous generation A7C look very similar to each other, so which of these mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7CII versus the A7C.
The brand new Sony A7C II and the Sony A7 IV have very similar specifications, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7CII versus the A7IV.
The brand new Sony A7C II and the Sony A6700 look very similar to each other, so which of these mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7C II versus the A6700.
The brand new Sony A7C R and the Sony A7R V have very similar specifications, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7CR versus the A7RV.
The A6700 is the new premium model in Sony's extensive range of APS-C mirrorless cameras, but can it beat both its main rivals and its cheaper siblings? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony A6700 review, complete with full-size sample images and videos.
The FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is a brand new Sony full-frame telephoto lens with a constant aperture of F4 that's compact and lightweight whilst also offering half-size macro shooting. Read our in-depth Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out how it improves on the original 2014 version...
We're bringing you an in-depth Sony A6700 vs Sony A7C head-to-head comparison to help you choose between these two mirrorless cameras.
We're bringing you an in-depth Sony A6700 vs Sony A7 IV head-to-head comparison to help you choose between these two mirrorless cameras.
The brand new Sony A6700 and the older Sony A6600 are very similar in appearance, so which flagship APS-C sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A6700 versus the A6600.
The brand new Sony A6700 and the older Sony A6400 are very similar in appearance, so which APS-C sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A6700 versus the A6400.
The Sony A7R V full-frame camera is a hybrid powerhouse that in some ways outperforms even the flagship Alpha 1 model. Can this exciting camera really meet the needs of all kinds of photographers? Read our in-depth Sony A7R V review to find out...
As the spiritual successor to the popular D850 DSLR, the new Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera could turn out to be one of the most important products that Nikon have ever released. Read our in-depth Nikon Z8 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos, to find out more about this mirrorless marvel...
The Sony ZV-1 II is a compact camera that is specifcially designed to appeal to keen vloggers and videographers. It currently sits above the entry-level ZV-1F model in the Sony range. Which of these cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Sony ZV-1 II versus the Sony ZV-1F.
The Sony ZV-1 II is a compact camera with lots of features designed to appeal to keen vloggers and videographers. It sits above the original ZV-1 model in the Sony range. Which of these cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Sony ZV-1 II versus the Sony ZV-1.
The Nikon Z8 that was announced in May 2023 and the Sony A7R V that was revealed in October 2022 have similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z8 versus the Sony A7R V.
The Sony ZV-1F is an affordable compact camera aimed at vloggers, with 4K/30p video, a vari-angle screen, a wide-angle lens, and a wealth of vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Should you upgrade from your smartphone to the ZV1F? Read our in-depth Sony ZV-1F review to find out...
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is a brand new fast standard prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a maximum aperture of f/1.4 in a very compact and lightweight weather-proof design, is this premium 50mm lens worth the asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM review to find out...
The FE 20-70mm F4 G is a new Sony full-frame lens that offers an unusually wide angle of view. This light, portable optic joins the long list of standard zoom lenses for Sony Alpha cameras - is it both different and crucially good enough to seriously consider? Find out now in our in-depth Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G review, complete with full-size sample images.
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is a new super-telephoto 10x zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras. Offering a much larger focal range than other comparable telephoto lenses, is this super-versatile all-in-one lens worth considering? Read our Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports review to find out...
The 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD is a unique lens from Tamron that delivers something genuinely new and interesting for Sony Alpha owners. Can it really replace both a wide-angle and standard zoom in your camera bag? Find out now by reading our in-depth review of the exciting Tamron 20-40mm lens, complete with full-size sample photos.
The new EOS R6 Mark II is Canon's fastest ever full-frame mirrorless camera, offering blistering 40fps burst shooting, 24.2 megapixel stills, 6K/60p video recording and 8-stops of IBIS.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II body is priced at £2,779.99 / €3,149.99 / $2,499.00 in the UK and Europe.
The Sony A7 IV and the brand new Canon EOS R6 Mark II that was unveiled today have similar key specifications, so which of these 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Canon R6 II versus the Sony A7 IV.
The Sony A7R V is a powerful new 61 megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera designed for both stills photography and video.
Key features include 8K 24/25p video and 4K video oversampled from 6.2K without binning, up to 8 stops of image stabilisation, a new AI processing unit which allows for advanced subject recognition through deep learning, and a new 4-axis multi-angle LCD monitor.
The new Sony A7R V will be available in December 2022 priced at €4,500 / £3,999 / $3,900 in Europe, the UK and US respectively.
The brand new Sony A7R V that was unveiled today and the Canon EOS R5 from 2020 have similar specifications and prices, so which of these 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Canon R5 versus the Sony A7RV.
The A7R V is one of the most capable cameras that Sony has ever released, but it's also one of the most expensive too, second only to the flagship A1 in the extensive Alpha range.
We got hands-on with the A7RV recently, so find out what we think of this new mirrorless model by reading our detailed first impressions...
Ahead of our full review, do you want to see exactly what the new Sony A7R V full-frame mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh?
We've been using the Sony A7R V for the last week ahead of its launch today.
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of this exciting new professional camera.
The brand new Sony A7R V and the flagship A1 camera are very similar in appearance and core specifications, so which full-frame mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7RV versus the Sony A1.
The brand new Sony A7R V and its predecessor the A7R IV are very similar in appearance, so which full-frame mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7RV versus the A7RIV.
Ahead of our full review, here are some full-size sample JPEG and RAW photos and videos taken with the Sony A7R V mirrorless camera. The A7RV is an exciting mirrorless camera with a 61 megapixel full-frame BSI sensor, 8K/25p video recording, 8 stops of IBIS and 10fps continuous burst shooting.
The 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is an intriguing new lens from Tamron for Sony Alpha shooters, offering an incredibly versatile focal range that has never been seen before. But is it a compromise too far? Find out now by reading our in-depth review of the truly unique Tamron 50-400mm lens...
The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN is a very compact, lightweight ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for mirrorless cameras. Available in Sony Alpha and L-mount (Sigma, Panasonic and Leica), it boasts a fast, constant aperture of f/2.8, weather-sealing, 9 blade diaphragm and quick and quiet auto-focusing. Read our in-depth Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 review now, complete with full-size sample photos.
The new OM-1 flagship is both the last ever Olympus camera and the first ever OM System camera. Confused? Well no need to worry, as we take an in-depth look at what this new Micro Four Thirds flagship has to offer in our OM System OM-1 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos...
The original Sony 70-200mm F2.8 lens is only 5 years old, but that hasn't stopped Sony from updating it with a new Mark II version. Can Sony really improve on what was already an excellent lens, and what exactly have they changed? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is yet another unique lens from Tamron that delivers something genuinely new and interesting for Sony Alpha shooters. But does it live up to its considerable promise? Find out now by reading our in-depth review of the exciting Tamron 35-150mm lens...
The new Sony Alpha A7 IV is a new 33 megapixel, 4K/60p video, 10fps burst shooting, cutting-edge auto-focusing hybrid full-frame mirrorless model that pulls no punches in its bid to be the only camera that you need. Find out why we think this is one of the best all-round cameras of 2021 by reading our in-depth Sony A7 IV review...
The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD standard zoom for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras was only released three years ago and quickly became one of the company's best-selling lenses, but Tamron have already decided to update it with this brand new G2 version. What's different and can it really improve on the already excellent original version? Find out now by reading our Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 review...
The Sony A7 IV is the successor to the popular A7 III full-frame mirrorless camera, with both models offering lots of features to appeal to hybrid stills and video shooters. How does the new version compare to the old? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7 IV versus the Sony A7 III.
Sony have just announced the launch of the Alpha A7IV, a 33 megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera that is the successor to 2017's popular A7 III model.
In addition to the brand new 33mp BSI CMOS sensor, the A7 IV has the latest BIONZ XR processor, 4K/60p video recording at 4:2:2 color depth in 10-bit, new Breathing Compensation mode to combat focus breathing, ISO 50-204800, 759 on-sensor phase-detect points, 10fps burst shooting, 5.5 stops of IBIS, a 3.69m-dot EVF and 1.03-million-dot vari-angle LCD screen, UHS-II SD and CF Express Type A card support, 5GHz Wi-Fi and Live Streaming.
The Sony A7IV is priced at £2400 / €2800 / $2500 body only in the UK, Europe and the USA respectively and will be available to buy in November 2021.
Take a look at how it compares to its predecessor in our Sony A7 IV vs A7 III - Head-to-head Comparison.
The new Fuji GFX 50S II is the most affordable medium-format ever released - it's so cheap that it competes with high-end 35mm full-frame cameras like the Sony Alpha 7R IV, Canon EOS R5 and Nikon Z7 II. But surely there's a catch - is it just too affordable for its own good? Find out now by reading our in-depth Fujifilm GFX 50S II review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos...
The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN is an incredibly compact, lightweight short-telephoto prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. Boasting impeccable build quality, a vintage feel and modern optics, is this unique new lens worth its modest £549 / $639 asking price? Read our expert review of the Sigma 90mm F2.8 for Sony with full-size sample photos to find out...
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN is a fast yet compact wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. Boasting impeccable build quality, a vintage feel and modern optics, is this new lens worth the modest £549 / $639 asking price? Read our expert review of the Sigma 24mm F2 for Sony with full-size sample photos to find out...
The Sony ZV-E10 is a mirrorless camera that sits above last years Sony ZV-1 compact camera, with both offering lots of features to appeal to keen vloggers and videographers. Which of these cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Sony ZV-E10 versus the Sony ZV-1.
The Sony ZV-E10 is a new APS-C sensor mirrorless camera that's clearly targeted at videographers, with a vari-angle screen, fast auto-focusing, three-capsule direction microphone, and a wealth of vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Is this the ultimate mirrorless camera for aspiring YouTube creators? Read our in-depth Sony ZV-E10 review to find out...
The Sony Alpha 1 that went on sale in March 2021 and the brand new Canon EOS R3 that was unveiled today have similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Canon R3 versus the Sony A1.
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is a very affordable super-telephoto zoom lens for Sony Alpha and L-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Sigma 150-600mm review now to find out if it's the best all-round ultra-telephoto lens for Sony shooters...
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is an affordable super-zoom telephoto lens for Sony full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Tamron 150-500mm review to find out if it's really a bargain or not...
The Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM is a brand new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 in a very compact and lightweight design, is this lens worth the £1400 / $1600 asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM review, complete with with full-size sample photos, to find out...
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN is a brand new moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras (and L Mount cameras too). Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4, excellent build quality and a raft of features, is this premium lens worth its very reasonable asking price? Read our in-depth Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN review to find out...
The Sigma fp L is a 61 megapixel, 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera that shoots 4K/30p video. It's aimed at both demanding film-makers and stills photographers alike, but can this 2021 update of the original fp model really satisfy the needs of both types of user? Find out out now by reading our in-depth Sigma fp L review, complete with full-size sample JPEG and Raw images and videos.
There are so many 50mm prime lenses for Sony e-mount mirrorless cameras that we've lost count, so what does the new Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G offer to stand out from the crowd? Find out now by reading our in-depth review...
The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is a very compact and lightweight prime lens for full-frame e-mount mirrorless cameras that offers a rather unique view of the world. Slotting in between the traditional 35mm and 50mm focal lengths, this 40mm optic somehow does the job of both whilst also being appealingly well-built and fully-featured. Read our in-depth Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G review to find out if it's worth adding one to your camera-bag...
The Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is a wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. Boasting excellent build quality with weather-sealing, a vintage feel, fast auto-focusing and modern optics, is this tiny lens really worth its £630 / $598 asking price? Read our detailed review of the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G complete with full-size sample photos to find out...
The Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE is a fast and affordable 24mm wide-angle prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £459 / $499 and aimed at landscape and astro photographers, is this compact, lightweight lens worth considering? Read our Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE review complete with full-size sample photos to find out...
The Sony Alpha 1 camera, or Sony A1 for short, is the best camera that Sony have ever released, and currently the best all-round camera on the market. It's also one of the most expensive, so read our in-depth Sony A1 review complete with full-size sample JPEG and Raw photos and movies to find out if it's truly the One for you...
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is a brand new, ultra-fast standard prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.2 in a relatively compact and lightweight design, is this premium lens really worth the asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM review to find out...
Sigma are taking direct aim at Tamron with the launch of the new 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens, which takes the title of being the smallest, lightest standard zoom for Sony E-Mount and L-Mount cameras. We've put this new lens through its paces on the equally new Sony Alpha 1, so read our in-depth Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN review to find out how it performed...
Sony have today announced a new firmware update for the Alpha 7S III camera which adds S-Cinetone and Active Mode.
The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN is a wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. Boasting impeccable build quality, a vintage feel and modern optics, is this tiny lens really worth the £479 / $549 asking price? Read our expert review of the Sigma 24mm F3.5 for Sony with full-size sample images to find out...
Sony sell a huge range of premium cameras, covering everything from compacts to APS-C and full-frame mirrorless models. Here is our definitive guide to the very best Sony cameras that you can buy today.
Yet another new Sony camera, the cinema line FX3, has broken cover thanks to serial rumour-mongers Nokishita. Hot on the heels of last month’s Alpha 1 comes the more video-specific FX3 (ILME-FX3), which looks a lot like Sony’s Alpha 7C full-frame mirrorless camera on steroids.
That’s the question that Sony Alpha shooters everywhere are asking themselves this week, as they wrestle with the tricky decision of whether or not to take the financial plunge and upgrade to the new Sony A1.
The all-singing, all-dancing Sony A1, also known as the Sony Alpha 1, that was announced this week is billed as "one camera without compromise", the pinnacle of Sony's extensive full-frame camera range and potentially able to be the only camera that you'll ever need. We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Sony A1 versus the A7R IV, A9 II and the A7S III to find out if it really can out-perform them all...
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is a brand new, ultra-fast moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 in a compact and lightweight design, is this premium lens worth the asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM review to find out...
The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a long standard or a a short telephoto prime lens for Sony's full-frame E-mount camera system. The auto-focusing Sigma 65mm F2 offers 9 aperture blades, superlative build quality, a traditional aperture ring and weatherproofing. Read our in-depth Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN review now with full-size sample images...
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is a moderate wide-angle prime lens with plenty of character, offering impeccable build-quality and vintage design and handling that really helps to make it stand out from the crowd. But should you spend £549 / $639 on this 35mm lens, rather than one of the other dozen or so alternatives on the market? Read our expert review of the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN mirrorless camera lens with full-size sample images to find out...
The Nikon Z7 II full-frame mirrorless camera is the 2020 update of the original Z7 model, principally improving the autofocusing, buffer and video and adding a second memory card slot. Are these changes enough for it to compete with its main rivals like the Sony A7R IV and the Canon EOS R5? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z7 II review, complete with full size sample photos and videos...
The new Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is a general purpose telephoto zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras that won't break the bank. Find out if this compact and lightweight lens is worth a look by reading our Tamron 70-300mm for Sony review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The Nikon Z6 II mirrorless camera is an evolutionary upgrade of the original Z6, principally improving the autofocusing, buffer and video and adding a second memory card slot. Is this enough to compete with its main rivals? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z6 II review, complete with full size sample photos and videos...
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO Art is a brand new telephoto macro lens for the Sony E-mount and L-mount full-frame mirrorless camera systems. Can it beat its main rival, the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The brand new Nikon Z7 II and the older Nikon Z7 are very similar in appearance, so which full-frame mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus the Z7.
The brand new Nikon Z7 II and Nikon Z6 II are very similar in appearance, so which full-frame mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus the Z6 II.
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE is a fast and affordable classic 35mm prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £359 / $399 and aimed at street photographers, vloggers and Instagrammers, is this the best 35mm lens for Sony Alpha shooters? Read our Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE review to find out...
The brand new Sony A7C and the slightly older Sony A6600 are very similar in appearance, so which full-frame mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7C versus the A6600.
The Panasonic S5 is a brand new hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera that's equally as capable at shooting both stills and video. In an ever more crowded market, does the Lumix S5 offer enough to stand out against the likes of the Sony A7 III, Canon EOS R and Nikon Z6? Read our in-depth review of the Panasonic S5 to find out, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
It's been 5 long years since its popular predecessor was launched, but now the new Sony A7S III full-frame mirrorless camera is finally with us! Is this the most capable hybrid 4K video camera available today? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony Alpha 7S III review, complete with full-size photos and videos for you to download and evaluate...
The Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 is the tiny new retractable kit lens for the Sony A7C full-frame mirrorless camera. Does it make a good partner for the A7C? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 review with full-size sample images.
The brand new Sony A7C and the older Sony A7 III are very similar in price, so which full-frame mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A7C versus the A7 III.
Sony are attempting to turn the camera world on its head by creating a new 35mm full-frame camera that's the same size and weight as one with a smaller APS-C sensor. Have they succeeded with the new Sony A7C, and is it a great camera in its own right? Find out now by reading our Sony A7C review complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is a very fast telephoto prime lens that has been designed from the ground-up for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. It's much smaller and significantly lighter than the two-year old 85mm F1.4 DG HSM lens that it effectively replaces. Priced at £999 / $1199, read our Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art review to find out if this is the best 85mm prime lens for Sony shooters...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and RAW images and videos taken with the new Sony A7S III camera. The Sony A7S III is a 12.2-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera with 4K 120p and 1080 240p video recording.
Tamron have been hitting it out of the park recently, and their brand new 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 all-in-one super-zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras looks set to continue that trend. With a world-beating maximum aperture of f/2.8 in a super-compact, lightweight and weather-proof design, is this the ultimate all-round zoom lens? Find out now by reading our Tamron 28-200mm for Sony FE review...
The EOS R5 has been the hottest full-frame camera on the block ever since Canon pre-announced it back at the start of 2020, thanks to its headline grabbing twin features of a 45 megapixel sensor and 8K video recording. We've seen it a few times since then, but now we can finally bring you our final Canon R5 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos!
The new Panasonic S5 mirrorless camera is smaller and lighter than the popular GH5, but with a full-frame sensor rather than a much smaller Micro Four Thirds one!
It even has exactly the same 24.2 megapixel sensor as the much more expensive S1H model.
The Lumix S5 offers 4K 60p 4:2:0 internal video recording (with small crop), making it the only sub-£2000 camera to offer this.
Internal 10-bit video is available with a 30 minute time limit, tested at 40-degrees (almost double the temperature of some rivals).
You can then re-record for another 30 mins straight-away, and so on. In 8-bit, there is no recording time limit at all.
The full V-Log profile is pre-installed on the Panasonic S5 – it's not the light version or a paid upgrade – offering 14-stops of dynamic range.
You can switch between NTSC/PAL modes at any time without having to reformat the memory card or power down the camera.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 still uses contrast-based auto-focusing with DFD technology, but Panasonic claim that a brand new algorithm means that Face/Eye/Head AF is greatly improved.
There's no All-Intra codec – LongGOP instead - and the S5 uses a Micro HDMI port rather than a standard one.
Anamorphic 4K is included, as is automatic dual native ISO (you can't manually turn this feature on and off though). 4:3 Anamorphic mode is recorded in super-35mm crop mode.
There's a free-angle LCD screen on the back, 6.5 stops of in-body image stabilisation, and dual SD card slots
The Panasonic S5 can shoot 96 megapixel jpegs or raw files in the clever hi-resolution mode.
There are now 7 different 4K 10-bit cameras in Panasonic's extensive line-up. The S1H actually outsold the Panasonic S1 in 2019, despite only selling for 6 months rather than 12.
The Sony A7III, Canon EOS R and Nikon Z5 are the S5's main rivals.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 is priced at £1799 body only or £1999 with the 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens, and it will ship mid-end September 2020.
In addition, Panasonic have unveiled a new firmware roadmap for the end-2020.
There's also an updated lens roadmap with an 85mm F1.8 lens due to be shipped by November and costing less than $1000. 24mm, 35mm and 50mm F1.8 lenses are the other new additions, along with a 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom.
The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a brand new telephoto zoom lens for Sony's range of full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. Costing a lot less than its main rival, the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS, is this third-party lens really a viable alternative? Read our in-depth Sigma 100-400mm for Sony FE review to find out...
The cinema industry is changing as it moves from Super35mm to full-frame.
Sony's one-mount strategy is focusd on E-mount, with 57 lenses in total, 37 of which are full-frame.
It's been 5 years since the launch of the A7S II, with lots of requests during the last 2 years for its successor.
Now Sony have launched the A7S III mirrorless camera, which they claim delivers “The best 4K Sony ever made”.
The whole concept of the product has changed to achieve this. With freelancers now working on their own more, the Sony A7S III is aimed at this new workflow for hybrid shooters.
The Hasselblad X1D II 50c is a modern medium-format mirrorless camera with a 51 megapixel sensor, large 3.6-inch touchscreen LCD and an improved electronic viewfinder, all housed in a beautifully crafted body. Read our in-depth Hasselblad X1D II 50c review now...
Nikon have just announced the Z5, an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera with 4K Video and IBIS that sits below the Z6 and Z7 models.
Other key features include a 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 100-51200 ISO range, 273-point Hybrid AF system with eye and animal detection, 3690k-dot electronic viewfinder, tilting touchscreen, weatherproof magnesium alloy body, dual UHS-II SD card slots, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Pitched directly against the Canon EOS RP, the Nikon Z5 has the main advantage of 5-axis vibration reduction, something that the Canon rival notably lacks. The Z5's 4K video mode does suffer from a very similar 1.7x crop, though (1.6x on the EOS RP).
Meanwhile, the 2-year-old Sony A7 III is more than a match for the new Nikon Z5 and is still our pick for "best entry-level full-frame camera", on paper at least, although it is admittedly slightly more expensive than the Canon EOS RP and Nikon Z5 at full RRP.
Compared to the Nikon Z6, the new Z5 commendably shares a lot of the same features, with a simpler top-plate with a shooting mode dial rather than a status LCD (which some people may actually prefer), polycarbonate rear and base plates rather than fully magnesium alloy (still the same level of weatherproofing though), and fewer video options. The Z5 is so similar to its siblings that it even uses the same MB-N10 battery grip as the Z6 and Z7.
“Re-imagine mirrorless” is the official strapline for one of Canon's biggest ever product launches, as they introduce 11 new products in total today, including the hotly anticipated Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera with its 45 megapixel full-frame sensor and ability to record 8K video.
Canon are still keen to point out that they are not stepping away from their other DSLR and APS-C mirrorless systems, just focusing on full-frame mirrorless for the next 6 months at least.
We've spent a little hands-on time with the Canon's brand new flagship camera, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions of the Canon EOS R5 now...
The Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a brand new professional ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. It offers a fast, constant aperture of f/2.8, weather-sealing, 9-blade diaphragm and very quick and quiet auto-focusing. Read our in-depth Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM review now, complete with full-size sample images.
The Sony ZV-1 is a new compact camera that's been built from the ground up for vlogging, with a vari-angle screen, fast auto-focusing, three-capsule direction microphone, and a wealth of vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Is this the ultimate camera for aspiring YouTube creators? Read our in-depth Sony ZV-1 review to find out...
The new 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD is Tamron's eagerly anticipated take on the classic 70-200mm zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras. Is it as good as Tamron's other two excellent zooms, the 17-28mm and 28-75mm? Find out now by reading our Tamron 70-180mm review...
Tamron has issued advisory notices for the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD and 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lenses. They warn of a timing issue when using a flashgun with both lenses on most Sony cameras, and additionally a serious stabilizer malfunction when using the 70-180mm lens and the Alpha A7 II camera.
The tiny Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE is an affordable standard auto-focus lens for Sony Alpha cameras. Read our in-depth Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE review to find out if it's worth the £349 / $399 asking price...
The brand new Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE is a very affordable short-telephoto auto-focus lens for Sony Alpha shooters. Read our in-depth Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE review to find out if it's worth the modest £379 / $399 asking price...
The Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is a fast and relatively affordable moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £630 / $750, is this the best all-round 35mm lens for Sony Alpha shooters? Read our Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 review to find out...
Sony have announced that they will be holding their NAB 2020 press conference digitally in an online livestream, after the Las Vegas show was cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus.
Given the nature of the show, expect to see an obvious focus on the cine side of Sony's product range. This could possibly include the launch of the now near-mythical Alpha A7S Mark III, but we wouldn't hold even our virtual breath for too long.
Sony's NAB online press conference time will start at 9:00am PST on Thursday April 30, 2020.
The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G is a brand new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 in a compact and lightweight design, is this lens worth the £950 / $900 asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G review to find out...
The new OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a serious camera for serious photographers, designed to showcase the very best that Olympus has to offer. In the increasingly competitive high-end camera market, does it have what it takes to stand out from the crowd and attract new users as well as satisfy existing ones? Read our Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review to find out...
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is a new premium general-purpose zoom lens for Sony E-mount (and also Leica L-mount) full-frame mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art review to find out if it can out-perform its main rivals from Sony and Tamron...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art for Sony E-Mount lens mounted on a Sony A7 III body. The Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art standard zoom lens is available for full-frame Sony E-mount and Sigma, Panasonic and Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras.
The Sony A6100 is a new entry-level mirrorless camera that features the fastest auto-focusing system in the world. With a 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor, 4K movie recording, a tilting OLED screen, electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, the Sony A6100 also offers 11fps burst shooting, bluetooth, wi-fi and NFC connectivity, and USB charging. Read our Sony A6100 review now to find out if it's the perfect camera for photography beginners...
The Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a brand new ultra-wide-angle lens for Sony shooters that won't break the bank. Sony don't currently offer a full-frame 20mm prime, so is the unique Tamron worth a look? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 20mm f/2.8 FE review, complete with full-size sample images...
The Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is an affordable f/2.8 prime lens for the extensive Sony Alpha range of full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. With weather-proofing and 1:2 close-up capabilities, is this compact ultra-wide-angle prime lens worth considering? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 24mm f/2.8 FE review, complete with full-size sample images...
The new Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is one of three compact and affordable f/2.8 prime lenses that Tamron have just released for the Sony Alpha mirrorless camera system. With weather-proofing and close-up capabilities, is this dinky lens worth adding to your lens collection? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 35mm f/2.8 FE review, complete with full-size sample images...
The Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE is the first lens in the atx-m series of mirrorless lenses designed to fit Sony E-mount full frame cameras.
Worldwide sales of the Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE lens will begin on February 7, 2020,priced at $499.
The A6600 is the new all-singing, all-dancing flagship camera in Sony's extensive range of APS-C mirrorless cameras, but does it offer enough to out-gun both its main rivals and its cheaper siblings? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony A6600 review, complete with full-size sample images and videos.
If you're a professional sports photographer or photojournalist, there have traditionally only been two camera series worth considering, with the latest examples being the Canon EOS 1D X II and the Nikon D5. Two years ago Sony released the Alpha A9, which was specifically designed to take on those two cameras, and now they're back, just in time for the Olympics, with the improved A9 II. Read our review to find out exactly what the new Sony Alpha A9 Mark II offers...
This year Black Friday falls on 29th November, but the best camera deals have already got underway in the week leading up to it.
We've been busy scouring the internet and checking our groaning email inbox to bring you the hottest deals on DSLRs, mirrorless, compacts, lenses, accessories and software.
And if you see a great deal that we've not listed here, make sure to let us know!
Sony has released V2.0 firmware update for the RX10 IV super-zoom camera, enabling Real-Time Eye AF for animals and enhancing in-camera stabilisation.
The V2.0 firmware upgrade is downloadable for free on the Sony Support site now.
The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN is an interesting new standard prime lens for Sony E-mount and L-mount mirrorless cameras. Is this the perfect everyday companion for your Sony Alpha camera? Find out by reading our detailed Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN review...
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art for Sony E-Mount is an incredibly fast, moderately wide-angle prime lens for full-frame Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. Priced at a whopping £1459 / $1499 in the UK and the US, it's also the biggest and heaviest 35mm lens available for Sony shooters. Find out what we thought of the Sigma 35mm F1.2 lens in our detailed review, complete with full-size sample photos...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN for Sony E-Mount lens mounted on a Sony A7 III body. The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN is Sigma's fastest ever prime lens. It is available for full-frame Sony E-mount and Sigma, Panasonic and Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras.
The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a new mid-range mirrorless camera with a 32 megapixel APS-C sensor, 4K video recording, 14fps burst shooting, a tilting touchscreen and optional electronic viewfinder. Can it beat the likes of the Sony A6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 cameras? Find out now by reading our Canon EOS M6 Mark II review...
DxO PhotoLab 3 offers a completely redesigned HSL colour adjustment feature, optimized Repair Tool, keyword management and a brand-new Local Adjustments Masks Manager.
For a limited time, DxO PhotoLab 3 ESSENTIAL Edition is priced at £86.99 instead of £112, and DxO PhotoLab 3 ELITE Edition is priced at £129.99 instead of £169.
Photography Blog attended the UK launch of the new Sigma fp mirrorless camera at Brighton City Airport, UK.
Find out what we thought of Sigma's brand new camera by reading our detailed first impressions...
Sony's venerable RX100 compact camera series has now reached its seventh iteration with the launch of the RX100 VII. What could Sony have possibly added to make this already excellent camera even better? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony RX100 VII review, complete with a huge gallery of full-size sample images and videos.
The 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD is the second Tamron lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras, joining last year's very popular 28-75mm optic. Is this the perfect partner for that lens and for cameras like the Sony A7 III? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 review...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the new Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lens, mounted on the Sony A7 III mirrorless camera.
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2020 offers an abundance of new and updated features, including facial recognition and detection features, focus stacking, HDR, blended clone, and text tool updates.
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2020 is available for a lifetime license for $149.99 USD or through a subscription starting at $69/year, which provides users access to regular updates and upgrades.
Traditionally, you'd have to make a tough choice between resolution and speed when it comes to high-end cameras, but with the new flagship A7R IV mirrorless model, Sony are attempting to offer the best of both worlds. Can it really succeed as a camera that suits all kinds of photographers? Read our in-depth Sony A7R IV review to find out...
The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is a brand new premium ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. Also available in L-mount (Sigma, Panasonic and Leica), it boasts a fast, constant aperture of f/2.8, weather-sealing, 11 blade diaphragm and quick and quiet auto-focusing. Read our in-depth Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art review now, complete with full-size sample images.
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art lens mounted on the equally new Sony A7R IV mirrorless camera. The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is a new high-performance wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that's available in both Sony E-mount and L-Mount.
We've spent some time shooting with the exciting new Sony RX100 VII compact camera. Here are our initial first impressions...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the Sony A7R IV camera and the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, FE 12-24mm F4 G, FE 135mm f/1.4 GM and new FE 35mm f/1.8 lenses, including the full expanded ISO range from 50-102,400. The Sony Alpha A7R IV is a new premium mirrorless camera with a 61 megapixel, 35mm full-frame sensor.
The Sony A7R IV mirrorless camera has the world’s first 35mm full-frame 61.0 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with the latest-generation BIONZ X image processor.
The Sony A7R IV will be available in August priced at £3600 / €4000 / $3500.
The new VG-C4EM Vertical Grip will ship in September 2019 for approximately £400 / €450 / $400.
The new ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone will ship in September 2019 for approximately £340 / €380 / $350.
The new XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit will ship in October 2019 for approximately £580 / €650 / $600
We've spent some time shooting with the exciting new Sony A7R IV full-frame mirrorless camera. Here are our initial first impressions...
Want to see exactly what the new 61-megapixel Sony A7R IV mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh?
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony A7R IV full-frame mirrorless camera, including a look inside the camera, all the new accessories and every single menu screen!
The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE is a very fast classic portrait prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras. Competitively priced at £599 / $699, is the Samyang 85mm FE a viable alternative to Sony's equivalent lenses? Read our Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out...
The brand new RX0 II is an updated version of Sony's unique action / b-roll / vlogging camera, now additionally offering a tilting LCD screen, internal 4K video recording and in-body electronic stabilisation. Read our Sony RX0 II review now to find out just what this intriguing camera is capable of...
The Voigtländer Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount that was first shown at the CP+ show in Japan back in February has now been officially unveiled.
This new wide-angle prime lens is suitable for both APS-C Sony cameras such as the Alpha A6400, and full-frame cameras like the Alpha A7R III / A7 III.
Photographer.org is celebrating its official launch to the worldwide photography community with a month long giveaway, including a grand prize of a Sony a7 III camera.
The Sony A6400 is a new mirrorless camera with an APS-C size sensor and a cutting-edge auto-focusing system. With 24.2 megapixels, 4K movie recording, a touchscreen 180-degree LCD touchscreen, 11fps burst shooting, electronic viewfinder, built-in flash, and Wi-fi / Bluetooth / NFC connectivity, is this the best APS-C camera on the market? Read our Sony Alpha A6400 review to find out...
Panasonic have enjoyed a lot of success with their Micro Four Thirds camera range, and now they've turned their attention to the full-frame market with the release of the exciting new Lumix S1R. This is a 47 megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera with 187 megapixel high resolution mode, class leading electronic viewfinder, 6-stop IBIS, and a robust weatherproof body. Read our in-depth Panasonic S1R review now to find out more about this impressive camera...
The Canon EOS RP camera follows hot on the heels of last year's EOS R model, offering full-frame mirrorless tech and 4K video recording at an even more affordable price-point than before. Find out just what the cheapest full-frame mirrorless camera on the market is capable of by reading our in-depth Canon EOS RP review, complete with full-size sample JPEG and RAW images, videos and more...
The Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM is a new prime lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras that's designed to deliver the ultimate bokeh. Does it deliver on its considerable promise? Read our Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM review to find out if it's worth the $1999 / £1750 asking price...
The Canon EOS RP is a new full-frame mirrorless camera, offering 26 megapixels and using the Canon RF lens mount.
We were shown a final version of the EOS RP by Canon ahead of today's launch. We weren't allowed to take any photos with the camera or of the presentation slides, but did get some hands-on time with the EOS RP.
So read on for our initial first impressions of the new Canon EOS RP full frame mirrorless camera...
The Panasonic S1R and Panasonic S1 are two new full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering 47 megapixels and 24 megapixels respectively and using the Leica L-mount. In development for the last 4 years, the Lumix S Series promises to offer “Full frame without compromise”.
We were shown a very early prototype version of the S1R/S1 back in September 2018 by Panasonic. We weren't allowed to take any photos of the camera or presentation slides, such was the high level of secrecy at the time.
Early prototype versions of the S1R and S1 were then displayed under glass at Photokina 2018, with a promised simultaneous launch date for both models of “early 2019”.
Fast forward to 31st January 2019, and we've been able to shoot with a working version of the Lumix S1R and S1 at the Global press launch in Barcelona, Spain. We've updated our initial first impressions of the cameras and new lenses with some more detailed observations.
So read on for our first impressions of the new Panasonic S1R and S1 35mm full-frame mirrorless cameras...
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports is a brand new, no-holds-barred, fast telephoto zoom lens for Nikon and Canon full-frame cameras. Read our in-depth Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens review to find out if it's the ultimate telephoto zoom for DSLR owners, complete with full-size sample images...
Sony have just announced the new A6400 APS-C mirrorless camera. Here are the key specifications of the A6400:
The Sony Alpha A6400 will ship in Europe in February 2019 priced at approximately £950 / $900 / €1050. It will also be offered as a kit with the SELP1650 lens priced at approximately £1,000 or in a kit with the SEL18135 lens priced at approximately £1,300.
Sony have also announced the new Imaging Edge mobile app for the Alpha system, and upcoming new firmware updates for the Alpha A9 (Version 5.0, March 2019), A7R III and A7 III (Version 3.0, April 2019) and the Alpha A9 again (Version 6.0, Summer 2019).
You can view some official Sony A6400 sample images here.
Ahead of our full review, here are some full-size JPEG and Raw sample images taken with the brand new Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens. The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports is a professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
Sony have released a new firmware update, version 2.10, which resolves a problem caused by a specific third-party memory cards, where the cards cannot be recognized by Sony cameras.
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE lens mounted on a Sony A7R III camera.
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the 7Artisans 35mm f/2 for Sony FE lens mounted on a Sony A7R II camera.
We're revealing our favourite products from 2018 in our annual awards, looking back at the essential photography kit that helped to define 2018.
The Camera of the Year 2018 award goes to the Sony A7 III.
“Sony referred to the A7 III as a "basic model" during their early promotion, whether jokingly or not, but the A7 III is far from being basic. Indeed, it's so well-specced on paper that it surprised a lot of people who weren't expecting such a well-appointed camera, and thankfully that promise has been borne out in practice - the new Sony A7 III is an outstanding camera, and a veritable steal considering its price-tag.”
Read our full Sony A7 III review.
Congratulations to Sony!
Honorable mentions go to the Fujifilm X-T3, Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 7 and the Sony A7R III.
We're revealing our favourite products from 2018 in our annual awards, looking back at the essential photography kit that helped to define 2018.
The Mirrorless Camera of the Year 2018 award goes to the Fujifilm X-T3.
“The Fujifilm X-T3 is the best APS-C mirrorless camera on the market, whether you're a photographer, videographer or a mixture of both. The idea of a small, portable, lovely to use camera that could shoot stills at 30fps and 10-bit video at 60fps would have been laughed at a few years ago, but can now be yours at an even lower launch price than its predecessor.”
Read our full Fujifilm X-T3 review.
Congratulations to Fujifilm!
Honorable mentions go to the Sony A7 III and the Nikon Z 6.
The Voigtlander 110mm F2.5 Macro APO Lanthar is a true 1:1 macro lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Voigtlander 110mm F2.5 also features 10 aperture blades for better bokeh, superlative build quality, an aperture ring and a 35cm / 13.7" minimum focus distance. Read our Voigtlander 110mm F2.5 Macro APO Lanthar review now...
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount is a very fast moderate wide-angle prime lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. Priced at £649.99 / $899.99, read our Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount review to find out if it's the best 35mm lens for Sony shooters...
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount is a very fast standard prime lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. Priced at £599.99 / $949.99, read our Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount review to find out if it's the best 50mm lens for Sony shooters...
Interested in buying a 70-200mm telephoto zoom that doesn't break either your back or your bank?! Then take a look at the Tamron 70-210mm f4 Di VC USD lens, which only weighs 860g and only costs £699 / $799. Read our Tamron 70-210mm f4 review to find out if it's cut too many corners or not...
The Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera is the sensible little brother of the flagship Z7 model, offering less megapixels, fewer AF points and faster continuous shooting at a much lower price point. Is this the best balanced mirrorless camera on the market? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z6 review, complete with full size JPEGs, Raw files and movies...
Amazon UK are offering the original Sony A7 camera with the FE 28-70mm kit lens for just £509 after cashback.
That's right - you really can now buy a 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera for just over £500!
Hurry though, because the deal ends today...
Black Friday is here and there's a deluge of great camera deals on offer. We've sifted through literally hundreds of deals to try and find the genuine bargains, which we've handily listed for you here. We'll be adding even more as today unfolds, so keep checking back.
The Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 Color-Skopar is a tiny, affordable, manual focus wide-angle lens for Sony Alpha photographers. Read our Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 review to find out what this tiny lens is capable of...
The Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 is a brand new prime lens designed specifically for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras that offers a unique focal length. Read our Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 review to find out if it's worth the £1129 / $1299 asking price...
The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 is a new premium travel-zoom camera with a 30x, 24-720mm zoom lens. The HX99 also features an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, pop-up electronic viewfinder, lens barrel control ring, flip-up LCD touchscreen, built-in wi-fi, NFC and Bluetooth, 4K video with stereo sound, Eye AF mode, 10fps continuous shooting, ISO range of 80-6400 and Raw support. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 review to find out if it's the best travel-zoom camera on the market...
Ahead of our full review, here is a gallery of sample images taken with the brand new Voigtlander 21mm f3.5 Color-Skopar lens for Sony E mount. There are 33 JPEG and Raw sample images taken with the Voigtlander 21mm f3.5 Color-Skopar lens mounted on the Sony A7 III mirrorless camera.
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with a final production version of the brand new Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF lens.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 is the world's smallest camera with a 30x, 24-720mm zoom lens. The WX800 also has Fast Intelligent AF and responsive Eye AF to help capture even distant subjects beautifully, while built-in Wi-Fi/NFC makes sharing easy. There's an 18.2 million pixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 180-degree tilting touch-panel LCD screen, BIONZ X processor, 10fps continuous shooting and 4K (3840 x 2160) video recording. The WX800 measures 101.6 mm x 58.1 mm x 35.5 mm and weighs 233g with the battery and memory card fitted.
The Sony WX800 will be available in black or white.
Update: Sony have also unveiled the Cyber-shot DSC-WX700 model in China, which appears to be identical to the WX800, except that it doesn't have a touchscreen LCD.
Sony have released a major firmware update for the A7 III and A7R III cameras. Version 2.0 adds support for the 400mm f/.28 GM and 24mm f/1.4 GM lenses, improves LA-EA3 mount adaptor support, and offers better reproduction of the gradation of RAW pictures.
The EOS R is Canon's first ever full-frame mirrorless camera, joining the likes of Sony, Nikon and Panasonic. Can it beat its main rivals, and is it a real alternative to a more traditional DSLR? Find out now by reading our in-depth Canon EOS R review, complete with full-size sample images, videos and more...
The Z7 is Nikon's first foray into the brave new world of full-frame mirrorless cameras, and what an entry it is. Boasting 45.7 megapixels, 4K video recording, built-in image stabilsation, a 3.6-million dot EVF and a 2.1-million dot tilting screen, can the exciting new Nikon Z7 give market-leader Sony a run for its money? Find out by reading our in-depth Nikon Z7 review, complete with full size JPEGs, Raw files and movies...
After 25 minutes, the Sony Photokina press conference has finished, and Sony have announced...animal Eye AF. Nature photographers rejoice, as Eye AF for the bird animal world will be released sometime in the near future (early 2019).
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a brand new, ultra-fast wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 in a compact and lightweight design, is this premium lens worth the asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM review to find out...
Ahead of our full review, here are some full-size sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens mounted on a Sony A7R III camera body. The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is a super-fast wide-angle prime lens for Sony full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras.
CamFi has added a focus stacking feature for Sony a7 iii and Sony a7r iii cameras to its wireless camera controller. The focus stacking lets photographers shoot an object from near to far automatically. It does not limit the number of steps taken, as long as the lens can support it. The new CamFi update also adds a touch focus feature, which allows the user to touch the mobile or tablet screen to set the proper focus.
The new Metabones Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Speed Booster and Smart Adapter allow Contax N mount lenses to be used on Sony mirrorless cameras.
The Metabones Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Smart Adapter and Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Speed Booster ULTRA are available now for $399 and $649 respectively.
Think Tank Photo’s upgraded Retrospective shoulder bags feature increased photography gear security and lighter weight. The Retrospective V2.0 retain their classic look but include many innovative new features. Keeping the soft, form-fitting design, they are lighter than the original. For greater security, they added a zippered opening under the main flap that tucks away when not in use. Each bag has a dedicated interior tablet or laptop pocket, luggage handle pass-through, and a compressible water bottle pocket.
In another busy month for the brand, Leica has revealed a new ‘stealth’ version of the M10 in the near-silent shuttered, logo-free M10-P. Photography Blog attended the M10-P’s London launch…
The new Sony RX100 VI is the most technologically capable compact camera on the market, but is it the right travel-zoom camera for you? Find out by reading our detailed Sony RX100 VI review...
Aurora HDR 2018 is now up to 2x and 4x faster on MacOS and Windows computers and is now compatible with the brand-new Loupedeck+ photo editing console.
Rotolight have announced a unique summer promotion with Sony UK. Photographers will receive an award-winning Rotolight NEO 2 – an all in one High Speed Sync (HSS) Flash and continuous on-camera LED, worth £299 - completely free of charge, when they purchase a Sony A9, A7RII, A7RIII or A7SII.
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount is a very fast telephoto prime lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Sony features 14 optical elements in 12 groups and a HSM focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocusing. Priced at £1099 / $1199, read our Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount review to find out if it's the ultimate 85mm lens for Sony shooters...
The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD is the first non-Sony standard zoom lens for the popular Alpha series of full-frame mirrorless cameras. Is this the perfect partner to the likes of the popular Sony A7 III camera? Find out now by reading our Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD review...
DxO has announced the immediate availability of the Nik Collection 2018 by DxO, an updated suite of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop plugins for photographers and creative professionals. Also available today, DxO PhotoLab 1.2, an update of DxO’s acclaimed RAW and JPEG image processing software, adds new local correction features and adds support for seven additional cameras.
We've just spent a couple of days shooting with the new Sony RX100 VI compact camera in Venice, Italy, at the official Sony Europe press event. Check out our detailed first impressions of using the Sony RX100 VI travel-zoom camera now...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the new Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD lens, mounted on the Sony A7 III mirrorless camera. The hotly-anticipated 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD is the first ever Tamron lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless camera system. It retails for a very affordable £699 / $799, which compares favourably with the Sony alternatives.
DxO Labs have issued a statement saying that they have chosen to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. Despite this, the company is planning to release version 1.2 of DxO PhotoLab and a new version of the Nik Software Collection in June, following the process of restructuring the business.
The Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4 is a premium wide-angle prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Loxia 25mm lens offers a fast f/2.4 maximum aperture, 10 rounded aperture blades, superlative build quality, and an aperture ring that can be de-clicked for video use. Read our in-depth Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4 review now...
Capture One 11.1 is a new feature release to the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. Improved Styles and presets workflow, support for 11 new cameras, including Sony A7 Mk III and Fuji X-H1 and 10 new lenses, including Tamron lenses for both Nikon and Canon, and an all-new Resource Hub are among the latest updates.
The Canon EOS M50 is a surprisingly capable mid-range mirrorless camera, at least on paper, offering a specification list that in many ways out-does the company's flagship M5 model. Does it live up to it's full potential though? Find out by reading our Canon EOS M50 expert review...
The Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 FE is a fast moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The very compact, manual-focus Voigtlander 35mm f1.4 boasts 10 circular aperture blades and outstanding build quality at an affordable price. Read our in-depth Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 FE review complete with full-size sample images now...
The new A7 III is the most affordable Sony full-frame camera in the Alpha range, but as our in-depth review reveals, it's far from being the most basic. Find out why we think this is the best camera of 2018 (so far at least) by reading our in-depth Sony A7 III review...
We've been trying out the new Sony A7 III full-frame camera with some older Canon f/4 L series lenses - namely the EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM, EF 17-40mm F/4L USM and the EF 70-200mm F/4L USM - mounted via a Sigma MC-11 converter.
The Photography Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 17 – 20 March with leading exhibitors and manufacturers present on the show floor.
The Fujifilm X-H1 is the newest flagship camera on the block, topping the mirrorless X-series range with built-in optical image stabilisation and the most advanced video capabilities of any Fujifilm camera to date. Check our our in-depth Fujifilm XH1 review, complete with full-size sample images, movies and more...
Yesterday we spent some time shooting with the new Sony A7 III compact system camera in Surrey, UK, at the official Sony Europe press event. Check out our first impressions of using the Sony A7 III camera now...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images and movies taken with the Sony A7 III compact system camera, including the full ISO range from 50-204,800. The Sony A7 III is a new 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera that features a 24 megapixel back-illuminated sensor, 10fps continuous shooting and 4K video recording.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony A7R III compact system camera looks like in the flesh?
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony A7R III camera, including all the menu screens, an exploded view of the inside of the camera, and some presentation slides from today's European launch.
The Sony A7 III is the new entry-level camera in Sony's 35mm full-frame mirrorless range. Sitting below the A9, A7R III and A7S II, the A7 II offers a lot of Sony's latest imaging technologies, including a new 24.2 megapixel Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Image Sensor, ISO range of 50-204800, 15 stops of dynamic range, 4K video recording with full pixel readout, 10fps burst shooting, 5-axis 5-stop image stabilisation, 693 point auto-focus system covering 93% of the image area, Eye auto-focusing mode, a joystick for adjusting the focus point, and class-leading 710 shot battery life.
The Sony A7 III will ship in Europe in March 2018 priced at approximately £2000 / €2300 (body only) or £2200/ €2500 in a kit with the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens. In the US, it will be available slightly later from April 10th priced at about $2000 US for the body and $2200 in a kit with the FE 28‑70 mm F3.5‑5.6 kit lens.
The Panasonic Lumix GH5S is a new video-centric mirrorless camera that excels in low-light conditions thanks to it's 10 megapixel sensor, latest Venus processing engine, and innovative Dual Native ISO technology. Check out our Panasonic Lumix GH5S review for our full verdict...
The Sony RX0 is a premium action camera with a 1-inch sensor, which is about 4x the size of those in other action cameras like the GoPro, promising superior image quality, ably assisted by the 24mm f/4 Zeiss lens. Read our Sony RX0 review now to find out just what this innovative new camera is capable of...
The Sony A7R III is a 42 megapixel camera that can shoot at 10fps with continuous auto-focusing. Yes, you read that right - 42 megapixels at 10fps. Find out why we think this is one of the best cameras available today by reading our full Sony A7R III review, complete with full-size sample images and videos...
TetherPro USB-C cables are now available for for photographers shooting tethered with cameras or computers that feature a USB-C connection. Tether Tools now offers USB-C to USB-C cables, and USB-C to USB-A cables for those using USB-C Cameras, such as Hasselblad H6 or X series, Panasonic GH5, Sony a7R III and other new cameras on the market.
The Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS is a new, lightweight, general purpose standard zoom lens, offering a more versatile focal range than the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, plus built-in image stabilisation and a much more affordable price-tag. Read our in-depth Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS review to find out if it's worth the £1199 / $1299 asking price...
The Panasonic LUMIX GH5S is a new flagship compact system camera aimed firmly at videographers, sitting alongside the G9 and GH5 models. Whereas the recently released Lumix G9 is aimed at stills photographers and the popular GH5 at both stills and videographers, the new GH5s has been designed and developed for professional filmmakers. It features a brand new 10.2 megapixel sensor, 4K 60p / 50p video recording in Cinema 4K, internal 4:2:2 10-bit recording, Dual Native ISO Technology, Timecode IN/OUT compatibility, 14-bit RAW recording, true Multi-Aspect Ratios, and it ships with V-Log pre-installed (rather than being a paid upgrade, as on the GH5).
We've spent a little time getting to know the Panasonic LUMIX GH5S, so check out our first impressions of Panasonic's new compact system camera...
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE is a very fast and relatively affordable moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £559 / $799, is the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE a viable alternative to Sony's own 35mm lenses? Read our Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE review to find out...
Kitmapper is an online peer-to-peer rental site for creatives. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, KitMapper has announced this December it will be reducing Lister fees over the winter period from 17.5% to 14% the lowest it has ever been.
The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV is a super-zoom camera with a 24-600mm lens and 20 megapixel sensor that can shoot still images at an amazing 24 frames per second, complete with full-time auto-focusing. Is this the only camera that you'll ever really need? Find out by reading our detailed Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV review...
ON1 Photo RAW 2018 offers photographers accelerated photo management, precise photo development, hundreds of customizable photo effects, fast and beautiful HDR, pano stitching, masking and blending adjustments, layers, and much more.
ON1 Photo RAW 2018 is available for download as a free 30-day trial from the ON1 website. Previous owners of any ON1 app (or ON1 plug-in) can upgrade for $99.99. Those who don’t own an ON1 app can order for $119.99.
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens mounted on the Sony A7R III camera.
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the Sony A7R III camera and the FE 24-105mm f/4 and FE 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. The Sony A7R III is a new compact system camera with a 42 megapixel 35mm full-frame sensor.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony A7R III camera looks like in the flesh?
Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony A7R III camera, including a side-by-side comparison with the previous A7R II model and a look at the internal component parts.
The Sony A7R III is a new premium compact system camera that boasts a 42 megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, ISO range of 50-102400, 10fps burst shooting, 5.5-stop in-body image stabilisation, a tilting touchscreen and an electronic viewfinder. We've spent some time getting to know the Sony A7R II, so check out our first impressions of Sony's new compact system camera...
The Sony A7R III is a new compact system camera with a 42.4 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with 15-stops of dynamic range, continuous shooting speeds at up to 10 fps with full AF/AE tracking, 399 phase-detection AF points, 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization and 4K video quality.
The Sony A7R III will ship in Europe in November 2017, priced at approximately £3,200, and $3,200 in the US.
MeFOTO today announced the launch of MeVIDEO, a new sister company focusing on the film and video market with a travel video tripod available now on Kickstarter. The MeVIDEO GlobeTrotter tripod features reverse folding legs to allow for a more compact folded form that makes it perfect for travelling, an Integrated Levelling Platform for precise, intuitive positioning of your camera on the centre column without needing to adjust legs, and a Removable Flat Base Head offering ratchet-style metal adjustment knobs for levelling. Available in anodised aluminium and carbon fibre versions, the tripod converts easily to a monopod - simply unscrew the centre column and combine with the padded leg. MeVIDEO launched their Kickstarter campaign today, with the goal of raising $50,000. Backers will receive a discounted rate of $349 for the aluminium and $499 for the carbon fibre model.
Hireacamera and Fujinon have joined forces to offer photographers the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and the Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Cine Zoom lenses in Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mounts. This free, ticket-only event, on Monday the 30th of October at Hireacamera’s London base Cherryduck Studios (12-18 Sampson Street, London E1W 1NA), will allow you to get a feel for the MK lenses and experience the quality of image they produce. There will be five 60-minute sessions at 09.30am / 11.00am / 12.30pm / 2.30pm / 4.00pm. Reservations are essential.
The Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 Nokton Aspherical is a very fast short standard prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The compact, manual-focus Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 has 10 circular aperture blades, a de-clickable aperture ring, and outstanding build quality. Read our in-depth Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 Nokton Aspherical review complete with full-size sample images now...
The Voigtlander 65mm F2 Macro APO Lanthar is a long standard prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Voigtlander 65mm F2 offers 10 aperture blades, superlative build quality, an aperture ring and a 1:2 magnification ratio. Read our Voigtlander 65mm F2 Macro APO Lanthar review now...
The Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 from Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz is a modern version of the classic Primoplan portrait lens from the 1930s, reinvented for today's cameras. Read the world's first Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 review to find out just what this reimagined lens can do...
The Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 from Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz is a modern version of the classic Primoplan lens from the 1960s, reinvented for today's cameras. Read the world's first Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 review to find out if this blast from the past has a place in the present...
The Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 is a shorter focal length version of the classic 100mm "soap bubble" lens from 1916. Read our Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 review now...
The new Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 12-24mm F4 offers a constant F4 maximum aperture, 7-blade diaphragm, and dust and moisture resistance. Read our Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G review to find out just what this exciting new lens is capable of...
The new EOS 6D Mark II is Canon's latest 35mm full-frame DSLR camera. Positioned as a more affordable alternative to the EOS 5D Mark IV, the EOS 6D Mark II features 26.2 megapixels, latest DIGIC 7 processor, 45 point AF system and Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. Read our expert Canon EOS 6D Mark II review now...
The new Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is a fast wide-angle zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 16-35mm F2.8 offers a constant F2.8 maximum aperture, 11-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a complex optical formula. Is this lens the ultimate wide-angle partner for your A9/A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM review to find out...
The new Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS is a premium super-telephoto zoom lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our expert Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS review to find out if this lens is an essential purchase for Sony Alpha full-frame owners...
The Sony A9 is a lightning-fast full-frame compact system camera that is clearly taking aim at the Nikon and Canon DSLR competition. Is this the best professional action camera on the market? Read our Sony A9 review to find out...
The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS is a versatile lens for Sony E-mount Super 35mm / APS-C cameras, offering a 6.1x zoom range, constant f/4 aperture, separate focus, iris and zoom rings and power zoom functionality. Read our Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS review now...
The Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE is a fast and affordable wide-angle prime lens for Sony full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. Priced at £279 / $399, is the auto-focusing Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE worth considering? Read our Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE review to find out...
Arsenal, the World's first smart camera assistant that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to control your digital SLR or compact system camera via a smartphone app, has raised more than $1 million on Kickstarter in just two weeks, exceeding its initial fundraising goal by 2,000%. "With a single tap, you can activate Arsenal’s settings assistant AI," says Arsenal inventor Ryan Stout. "The settings assistant is trained on thousands of great photos. It can determine the optimal settings for the scene you're shooting. Next it fine tunes those settings using 18 different environmental factors. The result is great settings for any shot." After surpassing its original campaign goal of $50,000 in less than nine hours, Arsenal has now reached two stretch goals: the first at $300,000, and the second at $1 million. Each goal enabled Arsenal’s creators to fund the development of additional features in time for launch. These additional features include a laive histogram, an intriguing Night Shot feature, and new video control and playback functions. According to the timeline published on the project's Kickstarter page, Arsenal will start shipping in January next year.
After more than 1,800 entries lass summer, Jessops are bringing back their #ShareYourSummer campaign. From 1 June – 2 August, the company is offering 9 budding photographers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their work in 56 nationwide store windows on major UK high streets and shopping centres, plus an invite to an exclusive Jessops and Sony event, where the overall winner will be announced and set to receive an incredible £3,000 prize. Rob Murray, Marketing Director at Jessops comments: “Now running in its second year, our Share Your Summer campaign is designed to give photographers from all walks of life the opportunity to exhibit a photo they are really proud of across 56 Jessops shops in major UK cities, shopping centres and high streets. It is clear that the nation’s passion for photography is ever-present with people posting photographs daily on social media. However, it is rare that anyone would ever get the opportunity to share an exceptional image any further than this. We want everyone to have the opportunity to have their very own exhibition where all are invited to view it.”
The Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 is a new affordable lens for shooting portraits. Read our in-depth Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 review to find out if it's worth the modest £600 / $600 asking price...
The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS is a brand new short telephoto prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame compact system cameras. Read our Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS review to find out if this new portrait lens is a must-buy...
The Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 is a brand new short telephoto prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 review to find out if it's worth the £1749 / $1999 asking price...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with a final production version of the brand new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens. The Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens is a fast short telephoto lens for Sony 35mm full-frame cameras.
Atomos have launched the new Ninja Inferno 4Kp60 10-bit ProRes recording and HDR monitor. Just as the original Atomos Ninja broke open DSLR filmmaking by giving the Canon 5DMKIII professional Apple ProRes recording and the original Atomos Shogun pioneered 4K with the Sony a7s and Panasonic GH4, the Ninja Inferno now arms the Panasonic GH5, with HDR Apple Pro-Res 10-bit 4:2:2 4Kp60 over HDMI 2.0 – a feat not possible internally on the camera itself. Apart from being an obvious companion for the new GH5, the Ninja Inferno is the world’s first HDMI monitor-recorder to accept 4K DCI signals from cameras like the Panasonic GH4 / DVX200 / HCX1000 / UX180 / HCX1, Sony FS7 / Z100 and the JVC LS300. Support for the 4096 DCI standard unlocks cinema recording from these 4K video & mirrorless DSLRs. The Ninja Inferno is shipping now for $995.
The long-awaited Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 G OSS is a premium telephoto zoom lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our in-depth Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 G OSS review to find out if this lens is an essential purchase for Sony Alpha full-frame owners...
The Sony A6500 is the latest high-end compact system camera with an APS-C size sensor. With 24.2 megapixels, 4K movie recording, in-body 5-axis stabilization, a touchscreen 3-inch tilting LCD screen, 11fps burst shooting, electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, is the A6500 the best Sony APS-C camera yet? Read our Sony A6500 review to find out...
The Sony A99 II is a new 42 megapixel full-frame interchangeable lens camera that uses the Sony A-mount. Can the A99 II compete with the likes of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and the Nikon D810? Read our in-depth Sony A99 II review to find out...
The Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 is a modern version of the classic "soap bubble" lens from 1916. Does it still have a place in the 21st century? Find out by reading our Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 review...
The KeyMission 170 is Nikon's first attempt at an action camera, featuring 4K video recording and a 170-degree lens. Can it compete with the similarly priced GoPro Hero 5? Find out by reading our Nikon KeyMission 170 review.
Think Tank Photo have just enhanced their Mirrorless Mover camera bag collection by offering three new colourways: Pewter, Dark Blue, and Deep Red. The collection is available in five sizes; from the smallest case, the Mirrorless Mover 5, designed for one compact system camera, on up to the largest, the Mirrorless Mover 30i, which will accommodate a camera, lenses, accessories and an iPad. “The new colourways are about personal expression and quality,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo’s CEO and lead designer. “These bags use metal hardware instead of plastic buckles, high-quality fabrics, YKK zippers and a new, magnetic closure. The Mirrorless Movers offer photographers quality in their camera bags worthy of their investment in these sophisticated camera systems.”
The Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 is a new short telelphoto prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 review to find out if it's worth the $1399 / £1199 / €1399 asking price...
Sony have released a firmware update for the Alpha A7 II compact system camera. According to the company, version 3.30 "improves a condition that occurs with system software version 3.20 where, when using the Flash, the amount of light at the edge of the image is insufficient." The firmware upgrade can be downloaded from the website below.
Website: Sony A7 II Firmware Version 3.30
The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is an affordable new macro lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Read our expert Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro review to find out if you should add this lens to your camera bag...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V offers the World’s fastest auto-focusing speed, the World's most AF points, and the World's fastest continuous shooting speed, for a humble compact camera. Is this enough to justify the $1000 / £1000 price-tag? Find out by reading our expert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V review, complete with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...
The long-awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR has now arrived, improving on its predecessor, the incredibly popular 5D Mark III, in almost every way. Does the new 5D Mark IV offer enough to justify the £3629 / $3499 asking price? Read our Canon EOS 5D Mark IV review to find out...
Ahead of our full review, here are sample images taken with the new Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens mounted on an A7R camera. The Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro has a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1 and a 0.16m minimum focusing distance.
Manfrotto have unveiled their Advanced & Street selection aimed at compact system camera owners. Built of high-quality materials to be functional, durable, rugged and lightweight; this new collection comprises five models including the Advanced Compact 1 backpack, the Street CSC backpack, the Street CSC Messenger bag, the Advanced Compact 1 shoulder bag and the Street CSC shoulder bags. All models feature zipper covers designed to stay close to the body, making it hard for anyone other than the user to open them. The two Advanced bags come with a rain cover that creates a barrier between the wet outside and equipment inside the bag in tough weather. The Advanced and Street CSC range is available from £39.95.
The Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 is a brand new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for 35mm full-frame DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The manual-focus-only Milvus 18mm offers a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality including weatherproofing. Read our expert Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 review now...
Ahead of our full review, here is a gallery of full-size sample images taken with the brand new Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 lens mounted on the Sony A7R II camera.
The Voigtlander 10mm F5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar is the widest angle lens available for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Voigtlander 10mm F5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar offers a 130-degree angle of view, 10 aperture blades, fantastic build quality, and an aperture ring that can be easily de-clicked for video use. Read our Voigtlander 10mm F5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar review now...
The Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA is billed as the ultimate standard prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £1500 / $1500, is the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA worth considering? Read our Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA review to find out...
The Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar is one of the widest-angle lenses currently available for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar offers 10 aperture blades, superlative build quality, and an aperture ring that can be easily de-clicked for video use. Read the World's first Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar review now...
Successor to the well-regarded SLT-A99, the Sony A99 II is a 42.4 megapixel full-frame interchangeable-lens camera that can shoot full-resolution stills at 12 frames per second. Aimed at professional sports, action and wildlife photographers, the Sony A99 II also offers 5-axis image stabilisation and 4K video recording.
Having attended the launch event in Cologne, Germany, we now bring you our first hands-on preview of this exciting new product.
Ahead of our full review, here is a gallery of sample images taken with the brand new Voigtlander 12mm f5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar lens for Sony E mount. There are 26 sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Voigtlander 12mm f5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar mounted on the Sony A7R II mirrorless camera.
Ahead of our full review, here is a gallery of sample images taken with the brand new Voigtlander 10mm f5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar lens for Sony E mount. There are 27 sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Voigtlander 10mm f5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar mounted on the Sony A7R II mirrorless camera.
Aurora HDR 2017 is the new and improved version of Macphun’s award winning HDR photo editing software. Jon Canfield takes a look at the new features in our in-depth Aurora HDR 2017 review...
The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE is a fast and affordable ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £599 / €699, is the auto-focusing Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE worth considering? Read our Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE review to find out...
The Tokina FíRIN 20mm F2 FE MF is a new wide-angle, manual focus lens for Sony E-Mount full frame mirrorless cameras. It is a perfect match to a Sony A7 series body in terms of design, high-precision Japanese made parts and form factor. The FíRIN 20mm F2 FE MF performs excellent optical abilities due to perfectly placed two all-glass precision molded aspherical elements with 3 Super-Low Dispersion (SD) glass lens elements. It has the ability to encode and transmit aperture, distance and optical data to the camera body making this lens fully suitable in terms of using MF assist function, 5 axis image stabilization and view finder electronic distance scale. The Tokina FíRIN 20mm F2 FE MF will be available in the First Quarter, 2017.
Ahead of our full review, here are sample images taken with the new Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lens mounted on a Sony A7R II camera. Please note that the sample images were taken using a full production Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE lens, and are therefore representative of the final shipping product.
Skyline Group, the exclusive distributor of Genesis brand in Europe, has announced a number of new Base line products including a professional cine tripod (CVT-20 Kit), a carbon photo tripod (C1 Kit), an aluminum photo tripod (A3 Kit), L-shaped quick-release plates in Arca-Swiss standard and a monopod stand (S-1 Stand). The Genesis Base CVT-20 Kit includes an aluminium tripod with 3-section legs and metal feet spikes plus a VF-7.5 head which can be tilted within the range of +90° and -75°. The CVT-20 Kit comes with two spirit levels: one is used to level the head, while the second levels the tripod. The C1 Kit is an ultra mobile kit which weighs as little as 1.42 kg. The kit includes the Genesis Base C1 carbon-fibre tripod and BH-34 ball head. The A3 Kit includes the Genesis Base A3 aluminium tripod, and BH-34 ball-head. Click through / read on for the details.
Photography Blog attended the recent UK press launch of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV in central London. As one of the first people outside of Canon to actually get their hands on the new EOS 5D, here are my initial thoughts...
The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) have honoured Sony with 5 awards in their 2016 round-up. The full-frame Sony RX1R II (pictured) has been chosen as this year's "European Premium Compact Camera," the A7S II has won the "European Photo & Video Camera 2016-2017" category, the A6300 has received the "European Prosumer Compact System Camera 2016-2017" award, while the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens took the title of "European Professional Compact System Lens 2016-2017." (The fifth EISA award went to an in-car HD player.)
The Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 is a brand new ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 review to find out if it's worth the £1189 / $1499 asking price...
Ahead of our full review, here are sample images taken with a final production version of the brand new Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens.
The Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE is a fast and affordable standard prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £449, is the Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE worth considering? Read our Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE review to find out...
The Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar is a premium ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar offers 10 aperture blades, superlative build quality, and an aperture ring that can be easily de-clicked for video use. Read our Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar review now...
Ahead of our full review, here are sample images taken with the new Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS lens mounted on an A7R II camera. Please note that the sample images were taken using a full production Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS lens, and are therefore representative of the final shipping product.
The Sony RX10 III is a new premium super-zoom camera featuring a 28-600mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, a 20.1 megapixel 1.0-type CMOS sensor, 4K video recording, wi-fi and NFC connectivity, support for the Raw format and full manual controls. Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III review now...
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the first affordable "nifty-fifty" lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 review to find out if you should add this lens to your camera bag...
The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS is the longest reaching E-mount lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS review to find out if this lens is an essential purchase for Sony Alpha full-frame owners...
The Sigma MC-11 Canon Mount EF Adapter promises to provide seamless compatibility between Sony FE and APS-C cameras and Sigma Canon EOS mount and Sigma mount lenses. We've tested the Sigma MC-II with the latest Sony A7R II camera and a range of Sigma and Canon EF lenses to find out if that promise holds true...
The new Pictools photographic accessory family includes the Pictools PTEF-SE-AF lens adapter for mounting Canon EF/EF-S lenses to Sony E-mount camera bodies, the PT51RK42 5-in-1 reflector kit, the PTFBD80 & PTFBD120 folding beauty dish and the portable PTSLK80 flash lighting kit. The Pictools PTEF-SE-AF lens adapter ($94.99) supports both APS-C and full-frame cameras, and provides auto focus via electronic contacts that also transmit aperture signals and exposure data between your Canon lens and your Sony NEX camera. The Pictools PT51RK42 kit ($94.99) comprises a 42" disc, a 5-in-1 reflector set, 6’ stand, reflector holder and carrying case. The Pictools Foldable Beauty Dish (31ˇ version: $199.99, 47" variant: $259.99) is billed as the most robust and complete kit of its kind on the market today, featuring 16 spring-loaded ribs, a steel base and a Bowens-compatible speed ring. Directional control of the light is accomplished using the included grid which attaches quickly to the provided Velcro lip. Finally, the Pictools PTSLK80 Speedlite Lighting Kit includes a Tri-Flash bracket that permits the mounting of up to 3 speedlites on the included light stand, plus a 31” silver lined Octa Umbrella Soft Box for $98.99.
Polaroid has launched a new, fully automatic TTL flash unit for Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony cameras. The Studio Series Digital PL-108AF flash has a guide number of 18 (in metres at ISO100/21°) and comes with a tilting flash head with precise light control, red-eye reduction capabilities and an AF assist light. It also includes quick settings such as Auto Focus, TTL metering and automatic shutter speed for simple shooting. The Polaroid studio series digital auto focus flash line models are now available from $48.95 – $53.99 on Amazon
The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is a new flagship standard zoom lens for professional photographers. Read our in-depth Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM review to find out if it's worth the $2199 / £2249 asking price...
The Sony A68 is a new mid-range interchangeable lens camera with a class-leading autofocus system featuring 79-points with 15 cross-sensors and 40% frame coverage. The A68 also offers a 24.2 megapixel sensor, 8fps burst shooting, 1080p Full HD movies, high-resolution OLED viewfinder, tilting LCD screen, and an ISO range of 50-25,600. Read our in-depth Sony A68 review now, complete with full-size JPEG and RAW files...
The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is a new flagship lens designed to be the ultimate optic for shooting portraits. Read our in-depth Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM review to find out if it's worth the $1799 / £1500 asking price...
The Sony A6300 is a new high-end compact system camera that features the fastest auto-focusing system in the world and the highest number of AF points. With a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 4K movie recording, high-res 3-inch tilting LCD screen, electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, the Sony NEX-6 also offers 11fps burst shooting, wi-fi and NFC connectivity, and downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps. Read our in-depth Sony A6300 review to find out if it's the best Sony APS-C camera yet...
Think Tank Photo are set to release seven strong soft-sided video cases. The largest, the Video Rig 24 rolling case ($519.75, pictured), holds a fully assembled 24” video rig and features inset channel aluminium tubing for added strength and durability. The mid-sized bag, the Video Transport 20 ($429.75), holds a video camera body, four to six lenses (detached), shotgun microphone, small monitor, 4K recorder, audio recorder, additional accessories, and up to a 17” laptop in a padded sleeve. The smallest, the Video Workhorse 19 shoulder bag ($229.75), holds a professional camcorder or video cameras up to 19” and features striated aluminium and arched twinwall reinforced struts to create a collapse-proof lid.
Macphun Software have today launched a major update to Tonality, their award-winning black-and-white photo editor for Mac. Users will now have access to a free preset library, created by professional photographers from around the world. Additionally, Macphun have teamed up with 500px to allow users to easily export images directly from Tonality to the global online photography community. Raw image file support has been extended to include files generated by the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II, the Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR 100, the the Leica Q (Typ 116), Leica SL (Typ 601) and Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), the Nikon D300S, the Panasonic DMC-G7, the Sony A700, Sony RX100 III and the Sony RX10 II. To celebrate the update, Macphun are offering a 50% discount and a free batch processing in the MAS version of Tonality for one week only (7th14th April).
Think Tank Photo have just released a new addition to their Retrospective camera shoulder bag line. The Retrospective 6 fits a DSLR or gripped DSLR with short lens attached, one to two additional lenses and an 8” tablet or flash in the front pocket, or one to two Compact System Cameras with lenses attached, one to four extra lenses and an 8” tablet or flash in the front pocket. Weighing in at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg), the Retrospective 6, is now available in Sandstone, Black, and Pinestone, priced at $154.75. In addition, the existing Retrospective 5, Retrospective 5 Leather, Retrospective 7, Retrospective 7 Leather, Retrospective 10, Retrospective 20, Retrospective 30, and Retrospective 30 Leather are also available in the new Sandstone colour.
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C is a fast standard prime lens for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds cameras. Retailing for £299 / $339, read our in-depth Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C review to find out if it's worth the modest investment...
Polaroid have unveiled a new "dive rated" waterproof underwater housing. Available for a wide range of Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony cameras, the new Polaroid underwater case is waterproof to a depth of 130 feet, and provides access to all camera controls. The housing can be purchased on Amazon for $99.99-$599.99, depending on model, and ships with a hand and neck strap, an o-ring and water sealing lubricant, and a manual.
Issue 50 of David Noton’s Chasing the Light Online Magazine is now available. In this month's Behind the Lens article and accompanying video blog, David Noton continues his travelogue about his recent trip to Western Australia. Meanwhile, in the Low Down, the next instalment of David’s mini series on new inspirations considers the opportunities to be found in shooting textures, a subject he now feels may have far more potential than he had previously thought. For this month’s edition of The Pipe Line, Ben Piper embarks upon a weekend of shooting the diverse architecture of Berlin. Do note that the full contents of Chasing the Light Online Magazine is available to full f11 subscribers only. However non-members can purchase individual issues of the magazine at a price of £4.20.
The Sony RX1R II is a premium compact camera with a 42.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, variable optical low-pass filter, a Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens and a built-in electronic viewfinder for eye-level shooting. Read our expert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II review to find out if it's worth the £2599 / $3299 asking price...
Techart has unveiled the World's first autofocus(!) adapter for Leica M lenses that allow them to be used on Sony E-mount cameras. The Techart PRO adapter is able to driving the manual Leica M lenses using z-shift technology making the Leica M bayonet capable of extending and retracting in order to acquire focus. The mechanism is similar to the Contax AX system where the flange distance is changed for autofocusing. The Techart PRO has electronic contacts to communicate with the Sony A7II and Sony A7RII and uses its PDAF system to measure focus. The built-in motor will then drive the bayonet forward or backward as needed. The Techart PRO supports both AF-S and AF-C modes and it can also serve as a close focusing adapter capable of reducing the minimal focusing distance of the lenses. The recommended retail price is $349.
Ahead of our full review, here are 54 sample images taken with a final production version of the new Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM lens.
The Leica SL (Typ 601) is a new compact system camera for professionals, offering a 24 megapixel full-frame sensor, 4K video recording, 11fps burst shooting, a class-leading EVF, fast auto-focusing and a 3-inch touchscreen. Read our in-depth Leica SL (Typ 601) review now...
The Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 APO Distagon T* is a premium wide-angle prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus Otus 28mm lens offers a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality. Read our Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 APO Distagon T* review now...
We're revealing our favourite products from last year in our annual awards, looking back at the essential photography kit that helped to define 2015.
The Camera of the Year 2015 award goes to the Sony A7R II.
“The Sony A7R II is a remarkable camera, both on paper and in practice. Offering a mouth-watering list of desirable features, the A7R II delivers on almost all of its promises...”
Congratulations to Sony and the A7R II!
The Sony Handycam FDR-AX53 is a new digital camcorder featuring a 4K Exmor R sensor and a newly developed, 26.8-536mm equivalent Zeiss lens. Thanks to its Advanced Aspherical (AA) and Extra-low Dispersion(ED) glass elements, the lens is very well controlled for chromatic aberrations, and the multi-layer film ZEISS T* coating reduces ghosting and flare. The FDR-AX53 is the first Handycam with an enhanced version of Sony’s own Balance Optical SteadyShot; a 5-axis image stabilisation system that brings you blur-free footage when shooting handheld and thanks to its new Intelligent Active mode, also ensures crisp footage whilst running. The FDR-AX53 records at a bit-rate of 4K 100Mbps, using the high-performing XAVC S recording format, and comes with the same Fast Intelligent AF algorithm as the A7S II compact system camera, which optimises communication between the lens and processor to achieve speeds up to approximately 40% faster than previous models.
The Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8 is a premium ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Loxia 21mm lens offers a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, 10 aperture blades, superlative build quality, and an aperture ring that can be de-clicked for video use. Read our Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8 review now...
The Sony A7S II is a new compact system camera that can literally shoot in the dark. Building on last year's A7S model, the new mark II version offers more video features, enhanced ergonomics, built-in image stabilisation and faster focusing. Read our in-depth Sony A7S II review now...
The Zeiss Milvus 21mm f/2.8 is a brand new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus-only Milvus 21mm offers a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality including weatherproofing. Read our Zeiss Milvus 21mm f/2.8 review now...
Ahead of our full review, here are 58 JPEG and 58 RAW images taken with the new Sony A7S II compact system camera. The Sony A7S II is a 12.2-megapixel full-frame compact system camera with 4K video recording.
Sony will release a firmware update for their A7 II cameras on 18th November, adding uncompressed 14-bit raw image capture and activating the 117-point focal-plane phase-detection autofocus sensor on the camera for A-mount and third-party AF lenses. In addition to these feature upgrades, the MOVIE button can now be assigned to a custom button. The new firmware, version 2.0, will be available for download through Sony’s e-support website.
The Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 is a brand new standard prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus-only Milvus 50mm offers a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality including weatherproofing. Read our Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 review now...
The Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 is a brand new short-telephoto prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus-only Milvus 85mm offers a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality including weatherproofing. Read our Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 review now...
Last week we had the opportunity to shoot with a final production version of the brand new Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens, which Zeiss claims "offers unrivalled image quality unseen until now in wide-angle photography, even with a wide-open aperture." Here are 62 JPEG and 62 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens mounted on the Sony A7R II mirrorless camera.
Last week we had the opportunity to shoot with a final production version of the brand new Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 lens. Here are 21 JPEG and 21 Raw images taken with the Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 lens mounted on the Sony A7R II mirrorless camera.
If you're interested in how much bigger the new Leica SL mirrorless camera is than the Sony A7R II, then look no further, as we've compiled a gallery of side-by side product shots of the two cameras.
As you can see, the Leica SL body isn't that much bigger than the Sony A7R II - it's the Leica SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens that was launched alongside the SL camera which really skews the comprison between the two systems.
Fotodiox Pro has announced four new models in its expanding Sharkcage line of custom-fit, fully-configurable camera cages. Designed for the Panasonic GH4, the Samsung NX1, the Sony A7, A7R and A7S, and the Sony A7 II and A7R II compact system cameras; the new Sharkcages are crafted entirely from aluminium and are available in Samurai Silver and Pitch Black. “Similar to our Sharkcage model for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, these new models come equipped with tons of accessory mounts, an integrated cable pinch system and a complete rod mounting system - everything you need to transform your camera into a powerful, portable video production powerhouse,” said Bohus Blahut, product consultant and marketing director for Fotodiox. “What’s more, because our camera-specific designs mirror the silhouette of each camera, all of the flexibility of a much larger rig system fits into a more efficient and compact footprint.”The complete Sharkcage camera cage kits are available now for $329.95 each.
Iridient Digital has released Iridient Developer 3.0.5. This update adds support for the DxO One (pictured), the Leica S (Typ 007), the Olympus OM-D E-M10 II, the Panasonic Lumix GH4R and the Sony A7S II cameras. Additionally, this release now includes an editing extension for Apple Photos on Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) that provides "external edit" like functionality for opening images from the Photos library into Iridient Developer. Support for some uncommon DNG v1.4 options has been added including all DNG opcodes, ZIP compression for some DNG file types and support for per channel white levels with DNG linear format images. Black level handling for RAF images from the Fujifilm X100 and some other non X-Trans models has also been improved. This update is free for all previously registered users who purchased a new or upgraded license after 14 April 2013.
Sony has unveiled the release date of the previously announced firmware update that will add uncompressed 14-bit raw image capture to the A7R II compact system camera. Version 2.0 will be available for download through Sony's e-support site from 19th October. In addition to uncompressed raw capture, which will become a selectable feature within the menu system for updated cameras, the firmware also adds the ability for the A7R II to output video via HDMI during use of the Remote Camera Control software, which enables remote capture from a connected computer.
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS is a full-frame power zoom lens designed primarily for shooting 4K movies, as well as stills. The Sony FE 28-135mm lens offers optical steadyshot image stabilisation, a nine-blade rounded diaphragm and a 40-95cm minimum focussing distance. Read our in-depth Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS review now...
The Sony A7R II is a hotly-anticipated full-frame compact system camera that promises to outclass the DSLR competition. Is this the best full-frame camera on the market? Read our Sony A7R II review to find out...
Phantom Glass has launched its first tempered glass screen protectors designed specifically for digital cameras. Made with the same technology as clear Phantom Glass, the tempered glass camera protectors are designed to cover the LCD screens of various models from Sony, Nikon, Canon and Leica. With zero image distortion, the screen protectors do not affect how users view their photos. All models feature a silicone nano-adhesion layer and an oleophobic nano-coating that allows fingerprints to wipe off with ease. The new Phantom Glass camera screen protectors are available now ofr $34.95 each.
Atomos are showcasing the 4K/HD 3RU 2ch dual 7" Shogun Studio and the Ninja Assassin at IBC 2015 in Amsterdam. Shogun Studio (£2,595/$3,495/€3,495) is the world's first all-in-one 4K & HD, 2ch, dual 7" 3RU rack recorder, monitor and playback deck. The dual record channels provide the ability to simultaneously record 2 separate inputs in your choice of resolution up to 4K 30p or HD 120p or 2 versions of the same input for parity. Ninja Assassin (£895/$1,295/€1,295) delivers 325ppi monitoring functionality and the 7" size needed to truly master 4K along with the only true 10-bit 4:2:2 professional recording solution for Apple, AVID & Adobe workflows and all with a price & weight the lowest in the market. New pricing on Atomos's HD range has also been announced at IBC. The Samurai Blade, Ninja Blade, Ninja 2 will see a price reduction in excess of 50%, taking the Ninja 2 to the lowest price seen for a Recorder-Monitor (£209/$295/€295).
The Sony A7S II is a 12.2-megapixel full-frame compact system camera with 4K video recording, enhanced auto-focus and a silent image capture mode that can be activated for 5fps continuous shooting. Additionally, the Sony α7S II features the world’s highest viewfinder magnification (0.78x with a normal prime focused at infinity) among all full-frame digital cameras. The AF system now offers 169 AF points for fast, precise focusing with greater accuracy, down to light levels as low as EV -4. To combat motion blur resulting from shaky hands, the α7S II is equipped with the same 5-axis image stabilisation system as the Sony α7 II and α7R II cameras. The Sony A7S II will be available in Europe in November 2015.
We've just tested the brand new Zeiss Milvus 50mm F/1.4 lens mounted on the Canon EOS 5DS R and Sony A7R II cameras. Here are 23 JPEG images taken with a final production version of the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F/1.4 lens.
We've just tested the brand new Zeiss Milvus 35mm F/2 lens mounted on the Canon EOS 5DS R and Sony A7R II cameras. Here are 17 JPEG images taken with a final production version of the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F/2 lens.
We've just tested the brand new Zeiss Milvus 50mm F/2 Macro lens mounted on the Canon EOS 5DS R and Sony A7R II cameras. Here are 12 JPEG images taken with a final production version of the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F/2 Macro lens.
We've just tested the brand new Zeiss Milvus 100mm F/2 Macro lens mounted on the Canon EOS 5DS R and Sony A7R II cameras. Here are 11 JPEG images taken with a final production version of the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F/2 Macro lens.
Think Tank Photo has added a new size to its camera bag line for compact system cameras. The Mirrorless Mover 25i fits one medium to large CSC body, plus two to four lenses, an 8” tablet, as well as additional accessories. The bag features metal hardware, high quality fabrics, YKK zippers and a magnetic closure. The Mirrorless Mover 25i is available for $64.75.
Think Tank Photo has released the Retrospective 5 Leather, Retrospective 7 Leather, and Retrospective 30 Leather shoulder bags. he new shoulder bags are designed to hold tablets and laptops in dedicated zipper pockets. The Retrospective 5 Leather ($199.75) holds an 8” tablet alongside a standard-sized SLR camera and up to 3 lenses; the Retrospective 7 Leather ($229.75) accommodates a 10” tablet or 11” laptop; and, the Retrospective 30 Leather ($259.75) holds a 10” tablet or 11” laptop plus a pro SLR with lenses, and 2 additional SLR camera bodies in its front pockets.
The winners of the 2nd International Landscape Photographer of the Year (ILPOTY) competition have been announced. The overall winner (based on a folio submission of at least 4 images) is Luke Austin from Australia. Luke uses a Nikon D800E with the Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8, 45mm f2.8 Tilt Shift and 70-200mm f4 lenses, and an assortment of Feisol Pro and Tournament series tripods. The runner-up International Landscape Photographer of the Year is Ricardo Da Cunha from Australia..
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens. Here are 53 JPEG and 53 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens and the <a href="http://www.metabones.com/products/details/MB-EF-E-BT4">Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Smart Adapter (Mark IV)</a>. Auto-focusing is supported on the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens, and it's very fast indeed (certainly as fast on mounting the same lens on the Canon EOS 5DS R).
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens. Here are 49 JPEG and 49 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens and the Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Smart Adapter (Mark IV). Auto-focusing is supported on the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens, and it's very fast indeed (certainly as fast on mounting the same lens on the Canon EOS 5DS R).
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the SSigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens. Here are 41 JPEG and 41 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens and the <a href="http://www.metabones.com/products/details/MB-EF-E-BT4">Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Smart Adapter (Mark IV)</a>. Auto-focusing is supported on the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens, and it's very fast indeed (certainly as fast on mounting the same lens on the Canon EOS 5DS R).
We've just tested the brand new Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens mounted on the Canon EOS 5DS R camera. Here are 43 JPEG and 43 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens.
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS is a high-end telephoto zoom lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS review to find out if this lens is an essential purchase for Sony Alpha full-frame owners...
The Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS is a brand new macro lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS review to find out if this new prime lens is a must-have for Sony Alpha full-frame owners...
Iridient Digital has released Iridient Developer 3.0.4 for Mac OS X. This update includes further improvements to the v3.5 noise reduction specifically for monochrome conversions and lowers the minimum sensitivity levels for Colour, Colour Aliasing and Luminance Grain Smoothness when using monochrome processing. This update also includes general performance enhancements, updated file export libraries for TIFF and JPEG formats and support for 10 new cameras including the Sony A7R II, RX100 IV and RX10 II, the Canon PowerShot G3 X., the Panasonic DMC-GX8, DMC-FZ300 and DMC-FZ330, the Olympus AIR-A01, the Ricoh GR II and tje Kinefity KineMAX 6K. For customers who purchased a new or upgraded license after 14 April 2013, this update is free.
The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is a brand new moderate prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 review to find out if it's worth the $1199 / £899 / €1049 asking price...
This week we've been busy testing out the new Sony A7R II full-frame mirrorless camera with a variety of native lenses from Sony and Zeiss. We've published sample images from no less than 13 different lenses:
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 16-35mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 24-70mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Zeiss Batis 25mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 28mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 55mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 70-200mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Zeiss Batis 85mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 90mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 28-70mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Zeiss Loxia 35mm Sample Images
Sony A7R II with the Zeiss Loxia 50mm Sample Images
Most of these lenses were supplied by our friends at Hireacamera - they're definitely worth checking out if you want to hire or rent camera kit in the UK.
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L lens. Here are 62 JPEG and 62 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L lens and the <a href="http://www.metabones.com/products/details/MB-EF-E-BT4">Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Smart Adapter (Mark IV)</a>.
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sigma 24mm, 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 Art lenses. Here are 95 JPEG and 95 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sigma 24mm, 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 Art lenses and the <a href="http://www.metabones.com/products/details/MB-EF-E-BT4">Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Smart Adapter (Mark IV)</a>. Note that auto-focusing is only supported on the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens, and it's very fast indeed (certainly as fast on mounting the same lens on the Canon EOS 5DS R). Unfortunately, only manual-focus is currently supported on the Sigma 24mm and 50mm f/1.4 lenses, although the Sony A7R II's excellent viewfinder and focus-peaking makes it easy to accurately focus, if not as quick as auto-focusing.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 lens. Here are 21 JPEG and 21 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 lens.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 lens. Here are 26 JPEG and 26 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 lens.
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA prime lens. Here are 24 JPEG and 24 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA lens.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. Here are 37 JPEG and 37 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 lens. Here are 52 JPEG and 52 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 lens.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 lens. Here are 34 JPEG and 34 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 lens.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 lens. Here are 44 JPEG and 44 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 lens.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the brand new Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 prime lens. Here are 65 JPEG and 65 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens.
We've shot some sample videos with the Sony A7R II at all of the available settings, from 4K, then AVCHD, through to MP4. All of the A7R II sample videos were shot hand-held using the Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 lens with APS-C/Super 35mm set to On.
The Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 is a brand new wide-angle prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 review to find out if it's worth the $1299 / £979 / €1149 asking price...
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA prime lens. Here are 45 JPEG and 45 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA lens.
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA prime lens. Here are 34 JPEG and 34 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA lens.
We've just tested the brand new Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 28mm f/2 prime lens. Here are 58 JPEG and 58 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 28mm f/2 lens.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the brand new Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS prime lens. Here are 83 JPEG and 83 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS lens.
We've just tested the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the brand new Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 prime lens. Here are 66 JPEG and 66 Raw images taken with a final production version of the Sony A7R II compact system camera with the Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 lens.
Ahead of our full review, here are 99 sample images, both JPEG and Raw, taken with the new Sony A7R II compact system camera. We've included the full ISO range from 50-102,400 (indoor and outdoor test scenes), and 71 additional samples taken with five different lenses - the Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2, Sony FE 28mm f/2, Sony FE 35mm f/2.8, Sony FE 55mm f/1.8, and Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro. Many thanks to <a href="http://www.hireacamera.com/">Hireacamera</a> for providing the 25mm, 28mm and 90mm lenses - they're definitely worth checking out if you want to hire or rent camera kit in the UK.
Canon, today introduced their first multi-purpose camera, the new ME20F-SH, which delivers an ISO sensitivity of over 4,000,000. This multi-purpose camera employs an enhanced version of the 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video use that was originally developed by Canon in 2013. It has a pixel pitch of 19μm, and each of its sensor photosites has a surface area of 361 μm2, which is much higher than the corresponding values of the Canon EOS-1D X (6.94 μm and 48.16 μm2, respectively). Furthermore, similar to Canon’s Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography cameras, the ME20F-SH includes Canon Log and Wide DR. The camera employs the same EF mount (Cinema Lock type) as Canon’s SLR cameras and Cinema EOS System-series of professional digital cameras, allowing users to make use of the company's extensive lineup of interchangeable lenses. The Canon ME20F-SH is expected to be available in December 2015 at a suggested retail price of $30,000.
The Canon EOS 5DS R DSLR boasts a massive 50 megapixel sensor with a low-pass cancellation filter to maximise the sharpness of the camera's sensor. Does the brand new Canon 5DS R offer the best image quality from a DSLR? Read our detailed Canon EOS 5DS R review to find out...
The Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is a new super-zoom lens for Sony's Alpha full-frame compact system cameras. The dust- and moisture-resistant Sony FE 24-240mm offers a 10x zoom range, optical image stabilisation and a complex lens construction. Read our Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS review to find out if one lens really can do it all...
The British Life Photography Awards are open for entries from 1st July to 26th September. This photographic competition is a showcase for contemporary and imaginative images that capture the essence and spirit of British life. With an overall prize fund worth over £10,000 sponsored by Sony; the awards feature ten separate categories including Rural Life, Street Life, Work in the Community, Urban Life, Portraiture, Brits on Holiday, Documentary Series, British Fashion and Popular Culture, British Weather and Young British Life Photographer. The competition is open to both amateurs and professionals. Do note that images that have been entered into a major competition where the results are still pending are not eligible for entry.
Canon have filed a patent that suggests the company may be working on a 35mm full-frame compact system camera. The patent, which was filed on 13 December 2013 and published a few days ago, describes an adapter which would allow Canon EF and EF-S lenses to be mounted on an as-yet-nonexistent full-frame Canon mirrorless camera. Of course, patented solutions do not always end up being implemented in a commercially available product (far from it); but still - this could mean that Canon are considering to launch an FF-CSC to compete with the likes of the Sony A7R II.
The Sony FE 28mm f/2 is a brand new wide-angle prime lens for the Sony A7 full-frame compact system camera. Is this small and affordable lens worth considering? Read our Sony FE 28mm f/2 review to find out...
Think Tank Photo’s new Trifecta backpacks are specifically designed for the working pro’s three workhorse lenses: their ultra-wide, mid-range, and telephoto zooms. The Trifecta 8 Mirrorless Backpack accommodates a medium to large compact system camera with lens attached, 2–5 additional lenses, up to an 8” tablet, plus personal gear. The Trifecta 10 DSLR Backpack fits a standard size SLR body with lens attached, 2–4 additional lenses, up to a 10” tablet, plus personal gear. Both backpacks sling for side access from both the left and right. The rear panel opening offers complete access to gear. The additional top compartment fits lunch or other essentials, while the included tripod attachment strap secures a tripod to the front panel. BOth models include a seam-sealed rain cover.
Sony have issued firmware upgrades for their A6000 (pictured), A7S, A7R and A7 compact system camera models. Available now as free download from the Sony website, firmware version 2.00 reduces the time between switching on the camera to viewing a picture on the LCD screen or OLED viewfinder by 30%, and enables high bit-rate movie recording at 50p/25p in PAL and 60p/30p/24p in NTSC in XAVC S format. You can download the updates from the website below.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony A7R II, RX10 II and RX100 IV cameras look like in the flesh?
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony A7R II, RX10 II and RX100 IV cameras.
The EOS 5Ds DSLR camera has finally arrived, boasting a massive 50 megapixel sensor and proven design. Does the brand new Canon 5Ds offer high enough image quality to justify its £2999 / $3699 asking price? Read our detailed Canon EOS 5Ds review with full-size JPEG, Raw and video samples to find out...
The Hasselblad Lusso is a new full-frame, E-mount compact system camera based on Sony's A7R model. While the headline specifications are the same - including the 36.4-megapixel sensor, the 2,359,296-dot EVF, and the 3-inch 921,600-dot tiltable rear display, among others -, the Hasselblad version boasts an ergonomically sculpted wooden hand-grip and redesigned, "Lunar-style" controls. The Chinese edition of the Hasselblad website has an entire section dedicated to the Hasselblad Lusso, and you can also download the camera's English-language instruction manual as a PDF. The Lusso will be available in a bundle with a 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, delivered in a luxurious box. The kit is already available in Hong Kong at a price of HK$40,000 (~US$5,160).
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Sony has today introduced their new flagship full-frame mirrorless camera, the A7R II. Featuring the world’s first back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor with a resolution of 42.4 megapixels, the new Sony A7R II boasts high-speed AF response up to 40% faster than the original A7R thanks to 399 focal plane phase detection AF points. The 42.4 MP sensor combines gapless on-chip lens design and anti-reflective coating on the surface of the sensor’s glass seal to improve light collection efficiency, resulting in high sensitivity with low-noise performance and a wide dynamic range. This allows the camera to shoot at an ISO range of 100 to 25,600 that is expandable to ISO50-102,400. The new flagship A7R II model is equipped with an innovative 5-axis image stabilisation system that has been fine-tuned to support its high-resolution shooting capacity. Additionally, the 5-axis stabilisation works synergistically with Sony α lenses with OSS to provide maximum stabilisation and clarity. The Sony A7R II full-frame interchangeable lens camera will be available in August for about $3,200.
Sony is reporting a record growth in compact camera sales. According to The NPD Group, overall mirrorless camera revenue has grown 16.5% over the past 12 months, with DSLR sales declining approximately 15% over the same period. During this time, Sony has experienced a 66% boost in their company's CSC sales, strengthening their dominant position as the number one overall mirrorless brand, a position they have held for 4 consecutive years. "Growth in the mirrorless segment shows this new technology and form factor are resonating with consumers," said Ben Arnold, executive director, The NPD Group. "Going forward, mirrorless will continue to command a greater share of the interchangeable lens camera category."
The Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* is a premium standard prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Loxia 50mm offers a fast f/2 maximum aperture, 10 aperture blades, superlative build quality, and an aperture ring that can be de-clicked for video use. Read our Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* review now...
The Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 Biogon T* is a premium moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Loxia 35mm offers a fast f/2 maximum aperture, 10 aperture blades, superlative build quality, and an aperture ring that can be de-clicked for video use. Read our Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 Biogon T* review now...
MindShift Gear has released the new, higher volume rotation180° Horizon rotating photo backpack. Featuring an integrated rotating beltpack for accessing trail essentials, the rotation180° Horizon backpack allows for instant access to food, binoculars, cameras and lenses, and other essential equipment. Plus, there is now added extra space in the main pack for larger gear, including clothing, climbing gear, and up to a 13” laptop. “The rotation180º Horizon backpack is an essential addition to our award-winning rotation backpack series,” said MindShift Gear’s CEO and lead designer Doug Murdoch. “Its 34 llitres of capacity and its ability to hold a laptop, a 10” tablet, and up to a 3 liter hydration reservoir provide the dimensions and features for which outdoor adventurers have been clamoring. It employs the same patented technology that won two of Europe’s top design awards, the Red Dot Award and the OutDoor Industry Award.” MindShift Gear's rotation180° Horizon backpack is available for $259.99.
Ahead of our full review, here are 34 sample images taken with the new Sony FE 28mm f/2 lens. The Sony FE 28mm f/2 is a wide-angle prime lens for the Sony A-series full-frame compact system camera range.
Ahead of our full review, here are 61 sample images taken with the new Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens. The Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is a 10x super-zoom lens for the Sony A-series full-frame compact system camera range.
The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA is a premium moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 35mm offers a fast F1.4 maximum aperture, 9-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 an essential lens for your A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA review to find out...
Zeiss has announced their first full-frame autofocus lenses for Sony's E-mount cameras. "The Batis family of lenses is the first time we have launched autofocus lenses for Sony's full-frame E-mount cameras which are Zeiss through and through – in other words exclusively developed and distributed by us," says Dr. Michael Pollmann, Product Manager at Zeiss Camera Lenses. The lenses feature an OLED display that shows the distance between the camera system and the plane of focus, as well as the depth of field. The Zeiss Batis 2/25 and 1.8/85 lenses will be available for purchase in April and start shipping in July 2015. The 25mm lens comprises 10 elements in 8 groups, and offers a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:5.2. The Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 is an 85mm telephoto prime comprising 11 elements in 8 groups. The recommended retail prices are $1,299/€1092 for the Zeiss Batis 2/25 and $1,199/€1008 for the Zeiss Batis 1.8/85.
The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) member magazines recently convened for their General Assembly to vote for the best photo and imaging products launched by the industry in the last 12 months. Among the winners are the Canon EOS 7D Mark II (Best Digital SLR Expert), the Fujifilm X100T (Best Premium Camera), the Fujifilm X30 (Best Expert Compact Camera), the Leica T (Best Design), the Lytro Illum (Best Imaging Innovation), the Nikon Coolpix P610 (Best Superzoom Camera), the Nikon D5500 (Best Digital SLR Entry Level), the Nikon D810 (Best Digital SLR Professional), the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark ll (Best CSC Expert), the Panasonic LX100 (Best Photo/Video Camera Expert), the Panasonic FT6 (Best Rugged Camera), the Panasonic GM5 (Best CSC Advanced), the Pentax 645Z (Best Medium Format Camera), the Pentax K-2 (Best Digital SLR Advanced), the Ricoh WG-M1 (Best ActionCam, pictured), the Samsung NX1 (Best CSC Professional), the Sony A5100 (Best CSC Entry Level) and the Sony A7S (Best Photo/Video Camera Professional).
Corel has released an update to PaintShop Pro X7. Service Pack 2 adds support for raw files generated by the Canon EOS 7D MarkII, PowerShot G7X and PowerShot SX60HS, the Fujifilm S1, X100T and X30, the Nikon D750, D810, 1 J4 and 1 S2, the Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) and V-LUX (Typ 114), the Olympus E-PL7, the Pentax K-S1, the Panasonic CM1, LX100, FZ1000, GH4 and the GM5, the Samsung NX3000 and NX1, plus the Sony ILCA-A77M2, A7M2, and A7S. The update also brings a wealth of feature enhancements and bug fixes.
In April, Think Tank Photo will release the Urban Approach 15, its first backpack designed specifically to hold a complete mirrorless kit as well as a 15” laptop, up to a 10” tablet, smartphone and more. “For quick and complete access to gear, we designed the zippers to open wide,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank’s president and lead designer. “This allows for unencumbered access to gear. Its low profile and yet high quality design and materials allow Mirrorless users to feel confident that their compact cameras and personal objects are cradled, safe and at the ready.” The Urban Approach 15 backpack accommodates up to two big compact system cameras with lens attached, 5–8 additional lenses, up to a 10” tablet and a 15” laptop. One example would be a Sony Alpha 7R with 24–70 f/4, 70–200mm f/4, 55mm f/1.8, 35mm f/2.8, plus a Sony A6000 with 16–50mm f/3.5-5.6, 55–210mm f/4.5-6.3, 2 HVL–F43M flashes, a tablet and a laptop. The Urban Approach 15 backpack will be available for $169.75.
In April, Think Tank Photo will be releasing the Urban Approach shoulder bag series. Available in two models, the Urban Approach series is specfically designed for compact system camera kits. The Urban Approach 5 holds one medium to large camera body with lens attached, one to three additional lenses, and an 8” tablet. The Urban Approach 10 (pictured) accommodates one medium to large CSC body or compact DSLR with lens attached, two to four additional lenses, and up to a 10” tablet. The smaller model will retail for $119.75 and the larger one will cost $134.75.
The Sony A7 II is the first full-frame compact system camera in the World to feature built-in 5-axis stabilisation. Other key improvements include better ergonomics and build quality, faster auto-focusing and startup, a wider range of video options, and greater customisability. Is this the best ever Sony full-frame compact system camera? Read our Sony A7 II review to find out...
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a new high-end compact system camera with a number of innovative features that make it stand out from the crowd, including the world's most effective image stabilisation system. Read our expert Olympus E-M5 II review to find out if it's also the best compact system camera...
Ahead of our full review, here are 57 sample JPEG photos taken with the new Sony A7 II compact system camera, including the full ISO range.
Schneider Kreuznach has announced the launch of the Xenon Full Frame Prime lenses in the United Kingdom. Each Schneider Kreuznach Xenon full-frame prime lens features an M95 filter thread, a focus ring with a 300° angle of rotation, robust cine-style lens mechanics, a maximum aperture of T2.1, a circular aperture with 14 diaphragm blades and an exchangeable bayonet interface. The Xenon FF-Prime lens family will eventually include an 18mm T2.4, 25mm T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, and 100mm T2.1 focal lengths.
To bring to light the efforts of workers who keep the British economy going 24 hours a day, news photographer David Hedges used the Sony A7S to capture a series of low-light documentary-style images showcasing this ‘hidden’ UK workforce. The images depict a range of night workers spanning the length and breadth of the country; including railway engineers in Bristol, guards at Hampton Court Palace and a fruit-and-vegetable seller at Borough Market. “Being a news photographer, you have to be able to capture scenes and moments quickly – and generally the set up and lighting is completely beyond your control," Hedges said. “Having a camera which can perform well in low light such as the Sony A7S opens up so many more creative options for the photographer."
Born out of a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Lomo Instant is the most advanced instant camera on the planet. Using the widely available Fujifilm Instax Mini film, the Lomo Instant offers advanced features like manual aperture control, a built-in flash, and a bulb mode for long exposures. Read our Lomo Instant review now...
DxO has released DxO OpticsPro v10.2, DxO FilmPack v5.1 and DxO ViewPoint v2.5.2. The updates add support for the Sony A7 II, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100, the Pentax K-S1, and the Samsung Galaxy S5. The DxO Optics Modules database benefits form the addition of 291 new camera/lens combinations. DxO OpticsPro v10.2, DxO FilmPack v5.1 and DxO ViewPoint v2.5.2 are now available in the DxO online store.
Gary Fong today introduced his new Interactive Virtual Camera Modules. With a model-specific virtual camera, photographers have the ability to intuitively navigate through information-packed Premium Video Tutorials that directly reflect what each button does. The Premium Videos behind each press of the virtual camera’s buttons contain extended, carefully-detailed tutorial courses from Gary Fong himself. “Customer education is the cornerstone of our business,” Gary says. “It is imperative we explore new approaches to learning, such as the Interactive Virtual Camera Modules, to teach our customers how to bring their cameras to life.” The Interactive Virtual Camera Modules are currently available for the Sony a6000 and the Sony A7 II. Modules for the Canon 7D Mark II and Nikon D750 are coming soon
Iridient Digital has released Iridient Developer 3.0 beta 4. This update adds several new demosaicing algorithms, monochrome-specific raw processing options for Bayer and X-Trans cameras, two new sharpening methods, Fill Light and neighbourhood-adaptive Highlight/Shadow adjustments, and much more. It also adds support for an array of new cameras from Canon, Nikon, Leica, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic, Pentax, Fuji and Leaf. For more information, visit the website below.
Sony has posted a firmware update for the Sony A77 II digital SLT camera. Version 2.00 brings improved AF speed and enables shooting movies in 50p/25p (PAL mode) and 60p/30p/24p (NTSC mode) in XAVC S format. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.
Website: Sony A77 II Firmware Update 2.00 for Mac
Website: Sony A77 II Firmware Update 2.00 for Windows
The NX1 is the new professional model in Samsung's compact system camera range. The weather-proof Samsung NX1 features a DSLR-like design, 3-inch tilting AMOLED screen, electronic viewfinder, 4K video recording, built-in wi-fi, bluetooth and NFC connectivity, 15fps burst shooting, and an APS-C CMOS sensor with 28.2 megapixels. Read our in-depth Samsung NX1 review, complete with sample images and video, to find out if this is a serious proposition for professionals...
The Lytro Illum is a new light field camera aimed at professional photographers. Boldly billed as "a new medium capable of capturing visual experiences in their purest form", is it worth adding the Lytro Illum to your kitbag? Read our Lytro Illum review to find out...
The new silver edition of the Fujfilm X-T1 adds a more durable coating, ultra-fast electronic shutter, Natural Live View function, and a Classic Chrome film simulation mode to one of the year's most popular mirrorless cameras. Read our Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite Silver review to find out if this new edition is another hit for Fujifilm...
Sony UK has announced the recommended retail price of the new, full-frame Sony Alpha A7 II compact system camera. Billed as the world's first 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera with 5-axis image stabilisation, the Sony Alpha-7 II has a new front dial, an enlarged right-hand grip, a repositioned shutter release and a reinforced lens mount. In addition, the Sony A7 II boasts faster auto focus and better subject tracking capabilities than its predecessor, and benefits from XAVC S and S-Log2 support. In the US, the Sony Alpha-7 II will be available for £1,500 (body only) and £1,700 with the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens.
Sony USA has announced the recommended retail price of the new, full-frame Alpha A7 II compact system camera. Billed as the world's first 35mm full-frame compact system camera with 5-axis image stabilisation, the Sony Alpha-7 II has a new front dial, an enlarged right-hand grip, a repositioned shutter release and a reinforced lens mount. In addition, the Sony A7 II boasts faster auto focus and better subject tracking capabilities than its predecessor, and benefits from XAVC S and S-Log2 support. In the US, the Sony Alpha-7 II will go on sale on 9th December for $1700 in a body-only configuration and $2000 in a kit with the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens.
The Sony Alpha 7 II (ILCE-7M2) is the world's first 35mm full-frame compact system camera with 5-axis image stabilisation. Moreover, Sony claims that this sensor-shift IS system can work in synergy with the company's optically stabilised OSS lenses for an even stronger effect. Other major improvements over the original Sony A7 include a new front dial, a bigger right-hand grip, a repositioned shutter release and a reinforced lens mount. In addition, the Sony A7 II boasts faster auto focus and better subject tracking capabilities, and benefits from XAVC S and S-Log2 support. The sensor's core specifications (35.8x23.9mm, 24.3 [effective] megapixels, ISO100-25,600) are the same as those of the previous model.The Sony Alpha A7 II will go on sale on 5th December, priced at 190,000 yen (£1025) in Japan. European availability is slated for January 2015.
Source: Sony Japan
The Vario Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS is a premium wide-angle zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 16-35mm offers a constant F4 maximum aperture, 7-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, built-in image stabilisation and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Sony FE 16-35mm the natural wide-angle partner for your A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Sony Vario Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS review to find out...
LockCircle has announced its latest BirdCage for the Panasonic Lumix GH4 and the Sony A7/A7R/A7S compact system cameras. Billed as the first Modular Production Cage System in the market, the BirdCage by LockCircle weighs in at 51 grams and features an integrated LockPort micro-to-full-size HDMI adapter and a system of plates for different setups and Positive-Lock Mounts for precise follow-focus work. Designed by Dante Cecchin, the BirdCage by LockCircle is available from $399/€379. Availability is slated for 20 November 2014.
The new Kodak PixPro SP360 is an actioncam with a difference - it can capture a complete 360-degree view of the world. Is the Kodak PixPro SP360 worth considering alongside, or even instead of, the mighty GoPro? Read our in-depth Kodak PixPro SP360 review to find out...
The Tamron 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III is a new 10.7x wide-angle ultra-zoom lens for Nikon, Canon and Sony 35mm full-frame DSLRs. Offering built-in image stabilisation and splash-proof construction, the Tamron 14-150mm effectively replaces at least three lenses in your camera bag. Read our Tamron 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III review to find out if it's worth seriously considering as a do-it-all lens...
Think Tank Photo has introduced its smallest, lightest backpacks, the Perception series. Designed specifically for mirrorless systems, the Perception series comes in two colours, black and taupe, and three sizes. The smallest size, The Perception Tablet,, accommodates a mirrorless system and an iPad Mini. The largest size, the Perception Pro, holds a 15" laptop and a 10" tablet, plus one mirrorless body or small DSLR with a small to medium zoom attached. Plus, the largest size fits four to five more lenses. Prices range from $89.75 to $149.75, depending on size.
The Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD is a new 10.7x wide-angle ultra-zoom lens for Nikon, Canon and Sony 35mm full-frame DSLRs. Offering built-in image stabilisation and splash-proof construction, the Tamron 28-300mm effectively replaces at least three lenses in your camera bag. Read our Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD review to find out if it's worth seriously considering as a do-it-all lens...
Shenyang Zhongyi Optics have released several high-resolution sample photos and a sample video captured using their new 42.5mm f/1.2 & 24mm f/1.7 lenses. Taken with a Panasonic DMC-GH4 & a Sony A7 (the latter in cropped mode), these official samples were shot at the company's Photokina booth. The company has also announced that the launch of the E and X-mount variants of the Zhongyi Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 has been postponed due to a "production issue" but the Micro Four Thirds version will go on sale later this month. The Mitakon 24mm f/1.7 will be available in all three mounts in late October.
The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS is a versatile lens for Sony E-mount cameras, offering a 6x zoom range, constant f/4 aperture and power zoom functionality. Is it a worthwhile upgrade from the standard kit lens that ships with your camera? Read our Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS review to find out...
The Sony A5100 is an exciting new mid-range compact system camera. The Sony A5100 certainly packs quite a punch, featuring a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor, Fast Hybrid AF system, 1080p HD movies with XAVC S support, 3 inch tilting touch-screen, 6fps burst shooting, built-in wif-fi/NFC connectivity, and a pop-up flash. Read our in-depth Sony A5100 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files and movies...
The MindShift Gear Rotation180° Trail Backpack provides quick access to outdoor exploration necessities. With the rotation180º Trail outdoor photographers and action-enthusiasts can hike, mountain bike, ski, and birdwatch without breaking stride. No more removing a cumbersome backpack to access camera gear or trail essentials. In one swift motion, they can rotate the beltpack and grab their gear without taking their eyes off of wildlife or disrupting their creative momentum.
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS is the world’s first interchangeable 35mm full frame digital lens with power zoom capability. Ideally suited to cameras such as the Sony A7 and A7S, the new FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS has three separate rings offering independent control over focus, zoom and aperture, with optimal torque for a satisfyingly responsive, professional feel. Powered by the SSM drive, the zoom is exceptionally smooth and silent. Zooming speed can be precisely controlled over a wide range, with the ability to switch zoom rotation direction as desired to suit personal preference (available on selected cameras only). The minimum focus distance is 40cm at the 28mm end and 95cm at full telephoto. When attached to an E-mount camera with an APS-C sized sensor, the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS offers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 42-202.5mm. The optically stabilised FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS is available to pre-order now from Sony UK.
Think Tank Photo has just added a new accent colour, heathered gray, to its Mirrorless Mover photo bag collection. Four sizes of bags offer a wide choice to consumers; from the smallest case, the Mirrorless Mover 5, designed for one mirrorless camera, on up to the largest, the Mirrorless Mover 30i, which will accommodate a camera, lenses, accessories and a tablet computer. “Unlike many other bags in this class, our Mirrorless Mover collection does not cut corners in materials or craftsmanship,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo’s president and lead designer. “We utilise metal hardware instead of plastic buckles, high quality fabrics, YKK zippers and a new, magnetic closure. The Mirrorless Movers offer photographers quality in their camera bags worthy of their investment in these sophisticated, expensive camera systems." For more information, visit the website below.
The new Metabones Speed Booster ULTRA adapter features an advanced 5-element / 4-group optical design incorporating ultra-high index tanatalum-based optical glass for improved corner sharpness, distortion and reduced vignetting. Like the original Metabones Speed Booster announced in January 2012, the Speed Booster ULTRA allows various full-frame lenses to be mounted on certain compact system camera bodies and has a magnification of 0.71x, so it effectively reduces the crop factor of cameras with APS-C sized sensors - such as Sony E-mount and Fuji X-mount cameras - from 1.5x to 1.07x. According to Metabones, the Speed Booster ULTRA performs extremely well with professional-grade f/2.8 zoom lenses such as the 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms. Pricing starts at $449.
Zeiss are set to launch a new family of lenses at Photokina, dubbed Loxia. Rumoured to be for Sony FE full-frame mirrorless cameras (A7S, A7R, A7), the new range will be joined at the show by another Otus full-frame DSLR lens as well as new rangefinder products. Zeiss are currently running a special interactive puzzle on their blog which will eventually reveal the new Photokina 2014 products.
Ahead of our full review, here are sample images taken with a full production version of the new Nikon D810 DSLR camera, including the entire ISO range. The Nikon D810 is a 36.3 megapixel full-frame DSLR with no optical low pass filter, an ISO range of 32-51,200, 1080/60p video recording, a 1299K-dot 3-inch LCD monitor and 5fps continuous shooting.
The Canon IXUS 155 is a new stylish and affordable point-and-shoot compact camera. Stand-out features include a 20 megapixel sensor, 10x 24-240mm zoom lens, and a metal body, all for just £110. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 155 review now...
Adobe has released ACR 8.6 and Adobe DNG Converter 8.6 as "release candidates." These updates add support for raw image files generated by the Nikon D810, the Panasonic AG-GH4 and the Panasonic FZ1000 (pictured), colour profiles for the Sony RX100 III, Alpha SLT-A77 II and A7S, and lens profiles for 11 Canon, Nikon Schneider Kreuznach and Sony lenses.
Website: ACR 8.6 Release Candidate for Photoshop CS6
Website: ACR 8.6 Release Candidate for Photoshop CC and CC 2014
Iridient Digital has released Version 2.4.3 of Iridient Developer. This update includes support for 8 new cameras including the Nikon D810 and 1 S2, the Sony A7S, the Pentax: 645Z, the Panasonic: DMC-FZ1000, the Kinefinity KineMINI 4K, KineRAW Mini and KineRAW S35; support for Nikon sRAW format and several bug fixes and improvements. This release is a paid upgrade for users who originally purchased a license prior to 1 November 2012
DxO Labs have released DxO Optics Pro v9.5.1 for Mac and Windows. This update adds support for the new Sony Alpha A7S (Elite Edition only - pictured) and for four other cameras: the Sony DSC-RX100 III and SLT-A77 II, the Nikon 1 J4, and the Samsung NX30. Additionally, it gains 376 new Optics Modules offering support for Canon, Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, Samsung, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Tokina, and Zeiss lenses for many Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony cameras..
Jessops Summer Photo Festival, now in its second year, kicks off today and runs for 7 weeks until (20th August). The first week is Sony Week, with a dozen demonstration days taking place in-store, including two seminars by guest speakers Michael Wayne Plant and Nick Webster. Michael Wayne Plant is a Sony Advocate and social documentary photographer who is constantly learning new ways to work with his subjects on the stories that interest him. He holds a particular interest in Street Portrait photography and will be sharing his top tips for getting that perfect street photograph. He will be showing how he uses the Sony A7 A7R and going through camera settings, sharing tricks and enabling you make the camera work for its customisable features. Nick Webster is a Sony Advocate and a UK-based Sports and Editorial photographer who will be giving industry leading advice as to how you can capture spectacular sports photographs. The Jessops Photo Festival events cover a range of topics and are free to book. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. For more details on the events and to reserve a place, visit the website below.
The new Sony A7S compact system camera offers an incredible ISO range of ISO 50-409,600, 15-stops of dynamic range when shooting RAW, and 12.2 megapixels on a 35mm full-frame sensor. Add in 4K and XAVC video recording, a truly silent shooting mode, and AF performance in light as low as EV-4, and it's clear that the Sony A7S could be one of the most exciting cameras of 2014. Find out how it really performs in our in-depth Sony A7S review...
The Sony a7/a7R: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide by Carol F. Roullard and Dr. Brian Matsumoto is a new title from Rocky Nook. Guiding the reader in using both the camera’s automated features and manual controls to take photographs that are a unique reflection of his or her creative personality; this book covers the features of the a7 and a7R, including automatic stitching to create panoramas, and multi-shot noise reduction that allows the use of extremely high ISOs. The 384-page volume is available for $39.99.
If you’re not directly aware of Maidenhead, UK based photographic distributor Intro2020, you’ll certainly be au fait with most if not all of its 28-strong brand offerings. These include lens brands: Samyang photo and video lenses, Tamron photo lenses and Tokina Cine Lenses. Filters from Hoya, Kenko and Cokin and many other leading brands such as Velbon tripods, Metz flash, plus photographic bag ranges including Tamrac and Interceptor.
With responsibility for distributing all these in the UK, Intro2020 is constantly in touch with product developers in Japan and the Far East, and decided to share some of its current and future offerings with PhotographyBlog across a recent press trip to Amsterdam and back.
The Sony A77 II is a new interchangeable lens camera with a class-leading autofocus system, featuring 79-points with 15 cross-sensors and 40% frame coverage. The A77 II also offers a 24.3 megapixel sensor, 12fps burst shooting, weatherproof body, 1080p Full HD movies, high-resolution OLED viewfinder, 3-inch free-angle LCD built-in wi-fi / NFC connectivity and an ISO range of 50-25,600. Read our detailed Sony A77 II review now, complete with full-size JPEG and RAW files...
The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers (SINWP) have announced the winners of their ‘Water’ themed contest. Kutub Uddin from Bognor Regis, West Sussex, has been named as the overall winner for his image entitled, "Raining" (see above). "The picture was taken at morning in my garden Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, with a Sony a77 & a Sony 100mm macro lens," Kutub says. The runners-up are Mara Acoma from County Durham and Gerald Davies from Port Talbot.
Sony today announced availability and pricing details for its Alpha A7S full-frame compact system camera. The Sony A7S will go on general sale in Europe from the end of July 2014 priced at approximately £2,100 and is available to pre-order now on country-specific Sony websites. Additionally, the company announced that the A7S will offer the user the ability to activate a ‘Silent Shooting’ mode, thus making the photographer as unobtrusive as possible. In addition, the recently announced RX100 III will start shipping in Europe at the beginning of July 2014 and will be priced at approximately £700.
B&H has started taking pre-orders for the Sony Alpha A7S full-frame compact system camera. Available from July, the 4K-capable Sony A7S sells for $2498 in a body-only configuration, which is only $200 dearer than the Sony A7R. The Sony A7S is a new 12.2-megapixel compact system camera with a 35mm full-frame sensor, 4K movie recording, a sensitivity range of ISO 50 to 102,400 (extendable to ISO 409,600) and an improved auto focus system that remains operational down to light levels as low as -4EV. Using data read-out from every single pixel of the 35mm full-frame sensor, the Sony A7S records 4K movies (24p and 25p) that are free from aliasing and jaggies. The camera's professional video functions include XAVC S Full HD recording at 50Mbps, time code and optional XLR audio inputs.
Website: B&H
Iridient Digital has released Iridient Developer 2.4, a major update to its critically acclaimed raw converter and image editor for Mac OS X. This update includes a number of new features to provide better integration with other photo management tools, in particular Lightroom and Aperture. New features include 'Find and Open raw' for doing a local search for the raw source of a standard image, the ability to overwrite standard images in place and support for automatically opening the raw source image when sent a standard image for external editing. Version 2.4 also adds support for the Leica T, Samsung NX mini, Canon Powershot G1 X II, Sony A77 II, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 J4 and Panasonic DMC-GH4 cameras, and fixes bugs. Do note that this release is a paid upgrade for users who originally purchased a license prior to 1 November 2012.
The Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is a premium standard zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 24-70mm offers a constant F4 maximum aperture, 7-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, built-in image stabilisation and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Carl Zeiss FE 24-70mm the perfect partner for your A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS review to find out...
We spent some time yesterday shooting with the brand new Sony A77 II at a press event held in the picturesque setting of Somerset House, London. Here are 90 sample images taken with the fast-focusing Sony A77 II interchangeable lens camera and Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens, including the full ISO range from 50-51200.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony A77 II interchangeable lens camera looks like in the flesh?
Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the new Sony A77 II interchangeable lens camera.
The Sony a77 II is a new interchangeable lens camera with a 79 point phase detection AF system with 15 cross points. The A77 II delivers ultra-fast, intelligent AF tracking and up to 12 fps burst of up to 60 full-resolution frames, features a 24.3 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor with an ISO range of 100-25600, and also boasts an XGA OLED Tru-Finder and 3-way tiltable LCD, magnesium body with dust- and moisture-resistant seals, BIONZ X processor, Full HD 50p video and NFC/Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Sony a77 II is available to pre-order now from www.sony.co.uk and will be on general sale in Europe from Summer 2014.
The Technical Image Press Association has recognised four Sony products with TIPA 2014 awards. The Sony a7R (pictured) has been named this year's Best Professional Compact System Camera, the FDR-AX100 has been chosen as 2014's Best Camcorder, the HDR-AS100V has won the title Best ActionCam, whilst the Sony QX series has emerged as the winner of the Mobile Imaging Device category.
The Sony A6000 is a new compact system camera that features the fastest auto-focusing system in the world. With a 24.3 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch OLED screen, electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, the Sony NEX-6 also offers 11fps burst shooting, wi-fi and NFC connectivity, and downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps. Read our full Sony A6000 review to find out if it's the best Sony NEX camera yet...
The Leica X Vario is a compact camera for professionals, featuring a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor, 28-70mm zoom lens, 1080p movie recording and the usual superlative Leica handling and build quality. Read our in-depth Leica X Vario review to find out if it's really worth the £2150 / $2850 asking price...
Warehouse Express has started taking pre-orders for the brand new Sony A7S, a 35mm full-frame compact system camera that shoots 4K video without pixel binning. The camera's professional video functions include XAVC S Full HD recording at 50Mbps, time code and optional XLR audio inputs. The new α7S full-frame digital camera from Sony will be available in Summer 2014, priced at £2499 without a lens. For comparison, Warehouse Express sells the Sony A7 for £1235 and the A7R for £1669.
Website: Warehouse Express
The Sony A7S is a new 12.2-megapixel compact system camera with a 35mm full-frame sensor, 4K movie recording, a sensitivity range of ISO 50 to 102,400 (extendable to ISO 409,600) and an improved auto focus system that remains operational down to light levels as low as -4EV. Using data read-out from every single pixel of the 35mm full-frame sensor, the Sony A7S records 4K movies (24p and 25p) that are free from aliasing and jaggies. The camera's professional video functions include XAVC S Full HD recording at 50Mbps, time code and optional XLR audio inputs. The new α7S full-frame digital camera from Sony will be available in Summer 2014, with pricing to be confirmed..
In our second Saturday Spotlight feature, we take a look at using Canon EF lenses on the Sony A7 / A7R compact system cameras - yes, it really is possible...
The A5000 is Sony's new entry-level compact system camera for 2014. The Sony A5000 is one of the smallest, lightest and cheapest mirrorless cameras on the market, featuring a 20 megapixel APS-C sensor, 1080i HD movies, 3 inch tilting screen, built-in wif-fi/NFC connectivity, and a pop-up flash. Read our in-depth Sony A5000 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files and movies...
Want to see exactly what the new Carl Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 lens looks like in the flesh?
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Carl Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 lens mounted on a Sony A7R.
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is the standard kit lens for the Sony A7 full-frame compact system camera, and is also available separately for interested A7R owners. We tested the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with the demanding A7R to see if it could cope with its massive 36 megapixel resolution. Read our Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS review to find out how it got on...
Totally Rad! has released an update to Replichrome, a collection of 134 colour and black-and-white film emulation presets for Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw. Now supporting raw files from twenty new camera models from Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus, Sony, and more. “Replichrome continues to meet the needs of professional photographers who want their digital images to accurately emulate the subtle tones and classic color palette of the most popular types of film,” said Doug Boutwell, CEO, Totally Rad!. “This latest update will allow more photographers to benefit from Replichrome by providing the ability to work with the most popular cameras on the market.” The update is available now as a free download for current Replichrome users.
Ahead of our full review, here are 40 sample images taken with the new Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens. The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is the standard kit lens for the Sony A7 full-frame compact system camera, but we've actually tested it on the higher-resolution A7R camera.
The Fujifilm X-T1 is a brand new compact system camera that looks, feels and performs very much like a classic DSLR that''s been shrunk in the wash. Is this the best X-series camera that Fujifilm have released, and can it compete with the likes of the Sony A7/A7R and Olympus OM-D E-M1, not to mention DSLRs from Canon and Nikon? Read our in-depth Fujifilm X-T1 review to find out...
See exactly what the new Fujifilm X-T1 compact system camera looks like in the flesh, and read our first hands-on impressions of this exciting new camera.
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm X-T1 compact system camera with the XF 18-55mm and 56mm f/1.2 lenses, and including the new battery grip and flash accessories.
This week we’re revealing our favourite products from last year in our annual awards, looking back at the essential photography kit that helped to define 2013.
Our eight and final award is for Camera of the Year 2013, which goes to the Sony A7R.
“The Sony A7R is the most revolutionary camera of 2013, bringing 35mm full-frame, interchangeable lens shooting to the masses both in terms of cost and size. Importantly the A7R is also well-built, a pleasure to use and delivers outstanding image quality.”
Congratulations to Sony and the A7R!
The Sony Global Imaging Ambassadors programme is a new initiative celebrating the beauty of photography. Through this programme, Sony will work closely with a range of photographers with diverse styles from across the globe. Inaugural participants include William Klein and photographers from the leading international photo agency, Panos Pictures. Yoshiyuki Nogami, Senior General Manager, Marketing Division, DI Business Group, Sony commented: “The Global Ambassadors Programme is an extremely exciting project that allows Sony to lend its technical expertise to some of the world’s leading photographers to enable them to bring their creative visions to life. From Sony’s perspective, we are able to gather valuable feedback about what photographers want from their equipment which will shape our new product development and help us move towards our goal of providing the best digital imaging products available in the market.”
The FinePix F900EXR is the range-topping camera from Fujifilm, sporting a 20x lens with a versatile focal range of 25-500mm. The 16 megapixel F900 EXR also features fast phase-detection autofocusing, wireless image transfer, GPS support, full 1080p movies, a high-contrast 3 inch LCD screen and 8fps continuous shooting. Read our in-depth Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR review now...
The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA is a wide-angle prime lens for Sony's new 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The light, compact FE 35mm offers a bright F2.8 maximum aperture, 7-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Carl Zeiss FE 35mm the best FE lens for your A7/A7R camera? Read our Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA review to find out...
The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA is a fast standard prime lens for Sony's new 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 55mm offers an extra-bright F1.8 maximum aperture, 9-blade circular aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Carl Zeiss FE 55mm the perfect partner for the Sony A7/7R cameras? Read our Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA review to find out...
After extensively reviewing both cameras at the same time, here's our real-world comparison of the exciting new Sony A7 and Sony A7R full-frame compact system cameras. We've outlined the main differences between the two models, both on paper and in reality - you might be rather surprised by our findings...
The Sony A7 is the second mirrorless camera in the World to offer a full-frame sensor, but this time it's a slightly more modest 24 megapixels, rather than the A7R's 36 megapixels. The cheaper Sony A7 also offers a more innovative and potentially quicker hybrid AF system, faster flash sync and burst shooting speeds, and a quieter electronic shutter. Is the Sony A7 just as good as its big brother? Read our Sony A7 review to find out...
Big sensor in a small body - that's the USP of the new Sony A7R camera. Offering a 35mm full-frame sensor inside a relatively compact body that takes interchangeable lenses, the A7R is a truly unique and genuinely exciting proposition. Is the Sony A7R the ultimate fusion of DSLR technology and compact system camera size? Read our Sony A7R review to find out...
In the first part of our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide, we've selected our favourite DSLR cameras, with something for every budget.
The Olympus O-MD E-M1 is a new professional compact system camera. Targeting its DSLR rivals, Olympus are promoting the E-M1 as a smaller and more capable camera. Read our expert Olympus E-M1 review to find out if it really can beat the competition...
Voigtländer has unveiled a new adapter, which allows M-mount lenses to be attached to Sony E-mount bodies and reduces the lenses' minimum focus distance courtesy of a 4mm helicoid extension. Weighing in at 125g, the new Voigtländer adapter has a diameter of 62.7mm and a 24x36mm frame coverage, making it fully compatible with the full-frame Sony Alpha A7 and A7R cameras..The company has also published a handy table showing the change in focusing range across a number of Voigtländer and Zeiss lenses. The adapter will go on sale in December.
Brian Griffith has released Iridient Developer 2.3.1, an update to his photo editing software for Mac OS X. This upgrade adds raw file support for ten new cameras, improved handling of decimal number entry in text fields (commas, periods and native localised decimal separators are all now accepted for decimal separators regardless of your system locale or system preference settings) and a bug fix for a couple of the Fujifilm X20 auto dynamic range modes. Iridient Developer 2.3.1 can now be downloaded from the website below.
Here are 46 sample JPEG photos taken with the new Sony A7R compact system camera, including the full ISO range. These sample images were taken at a press event held by Sony UK at City Hall, London. Please note that the sample images were taken using a pre-production Sony A7R camera, and are therefore not completely representative of the final shipping product.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony A7R compact system camera looks like in the flesh?
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony A7R compact system camera, which has a 35mm full-frame sensor with 36.4 effective megapixels and no low-pass filter.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony A7 compact system camera looks like in the flesh?
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony A7 compact system camera, which has a 35mm full-frame sensor with 24.3 effective megapixels.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony FE compact system camera lenses and A7/A7R battery grip look like in the flesh?
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of four of the new lenses - the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS, and the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS - and the battery grip.
We've directly compared the new Sony A7 full-frame compact system camera with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III.
As you'll see in the gallery, the Sony A7 is much smaller than Canon's full-frame DSLR, as you'd expect, but it's actually about the same size as Olympus' new mirrorless offering, which uses a comparatively tiny Micro Four Thirds sensor!
Obviously you then have to factor in the lenses, which are bigger on Sony's new FE full-frame system, but it's clear to see that Sony have put a lot of effort into making their new A7/A7R bodies as petitie as possible
The new Sony A7 (α7) is a compact system camera with a 35mm full-frame sensor. Headline specifications include a 24x36mm CMOS imager with a resolution of 24.3 megapixels, a Sony E lens mount (to be used primarily with the company's new full-frame E-mount lenses), an improved XGA OLED "Tru-Finder," tiltable LCD screen, enhanced Fast Hybrid auto focus, a dust/moisture-resistant magnesium alloy body, Full HD video recording and 4K Ultra HD photo output. With both Wi-Fi with NFC, the Sony α7 offers effortless one-touch wireless connections with your NFC-compliant Android smartphone or tablet. PlayMemories Camera Apps further enhance your photo experience with a growing range of free and paid apps. In addition to E-mount lenses, the Sony A7 can also take A-mount optics via a new-generation mount adapter. Now available to pre-order for £1300 / $1699 - or £1500 / $1999 with a 28-70mm lens -, the Sony A7 will go on general sale in UK from mid-late November.
To complement the new A7 and A7R compact system cameras, Sony has introduced five new E-mount lenses that project an imaging circle large enough to cover a 35mm full frame sensor. These include the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA (pictured), the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS, the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS and the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS. In addition, the company has also taken the wraps off a new A-mount lens, the ‘Mark 2’ version of the coveted 70-200mm f/2.8 G optic. The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II features a super-quiet SSM focus motor that is approximately four times faster than the one in its predecessor, offering improved AF tracking of moving subjects. Most of these lenses go on general sale in UK from the end of November, except for the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8, FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS, which will be available in January 2014, and the FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS, which will be launched in Spring 2014.
The Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM is a brand new fast prime lens for full-frame and APS-C Sony SLT cameras. Offering an ultra-fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 and weather-sealed construction is this a must-have lens for A99/A77 users? Read our Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM review to find out...
The Sony A58 is a new SLT / DSLR camera with a 20 megapixel sensor, 8fps burst shooting, 25pFull HD movies, high-resolution viewfinder, 2.7-inch tilting LCD screen, OLED viewfinder and an ISO range of 100-16000, all for under £400 / $600 with a standard zoom lens. Read our in-depth Sony A58 review to find out if this budget interchangeable lens camera is worth a look...
The World Photography Organisation (WPO) has announced the winners of the Open, Youth and 3D categories in the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. Judged on a single image taken by an amateur photographer, the winning Open category photographers were selected from nearly 55,000 entries. The winners include Martina Biccheri, Gilbert Yu, Hoang Hiep Nguyen, Elmar Akhmetov, Krasimir Matarov, Yeow Kwang Yeo, Hisatomi Tadahiko, Mac Kwan, Matías Gálvez and Manny Fajutag. Open to photographers aged 19 and under, the Youth competition looks to uncover the next-generation of photography talent. The category winners include Alecsandra Dragoi, Xu Wei Shou and Berta Vicente. The winner of the 3D category is Matjaž Tan?i?.
The Sony Xperia Z is a brand new smartphone that offers a lot of technologies from Sony's CyberShot camera range. The Xperia Z has a 13 megapixel sensor, 28mm fixed lens with fast f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video, sweep panoramas, a range of picture effects and 10fps burst shooting. Read our Sony Xperia Z review to find out if it really can replace a compact camera...
The Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is the first E-mount lens with an electrically driven zoom. It's also half the size of the standard 18-55m kit lens. Retailing for £310 / $350, read our Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS review to find out if this is the best kit zoom for Sony NEX cameras...
The Sony A99 is a new full-frame DSLR camera that seemingly offers virtually all of the latest cutting-edge technologies. The A99 is also the only full-frame camera that isn't made by the Big Two, Canon and Nikon, who both now have three full-frame models in their ranges. Can the A99 compete with the well-established competition? Read our in-depth Sony A99 review to find out...
The NEX-6 is the latest compact system camera from Sony, slotting in between the mid-level NEX-5R and the top-of-the range NEX-7. With a 16 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch OLED screen and built-in flash, the Sony NEX-6 also features 10fps burst shooting, wi-fi connectivity and downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps. Read our full Sony NEX-6 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files, and movies, to find out if it's the best Sony NEX camera yet...
The NEX-5R is the latest mid-range compact system camera from Sony. With a 16 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen and external flash, the Sony NEX-5R also features a touchscreen user interface, fast hybrid auto-focus, built-in wi-fi and downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps. Read our full Sony NEX-5R review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files, and movies.
We've selected our top camera picks for 2012's Holiday season, all the way from the cheapest digital compact up to the most expensive DSLR and everything in between. And we should know what to recommend - we've reviewed no less than 86 new cameras of all shapes and sizes so far in 2012. So no matter what your budget, make sure that you consult the Photography Blog Holiday Gift Guide for 2012 before splashing out your hard-earned cash on a new camera, whether that's either for yourself or a loved one!
The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a fast standard zoom lens for Nikon and Canon full-frame DSLR shooters. Crucially offering built-in image stabilisation, something that the Big Two don't offer, the Tamron 24-70mm is also weather-sealed and cheaper. Read our Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD review to find out if it's the best standard zoom for full-frame users.
The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide by Carol Roullard and Brian Matsumoto is a new title from Rocky Nook. This guide covers everything from the basics of using the camera’s automatic modes, to the more advanced aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and manual exposure modes. You’ll also learn how best to take advantage of features such as the built-in dynamic range optimiser, sweep panorama mode, GPS, colorization modes, facial detection and recognition, multiple shot exposures, and HD video. The 272-page volume can be pre-ordered now for $34.95.
The Sony A37 is a new entry-level SLT/DSLR camera, boasting a 16 megapixel sensor, 7fps burst shooting, 1080i Full HD movies, high-resolution viewfinder, tilting LCD screen and an ISO range of 100-16000, all for under £530 / $600 with a standard zoom lens. Read our in-depth Sony A37 review to find out if it's the best DSLR camera for beginners...
The Sony A57 is a new SLT / DSLR camera with a 16 megapixel sensor, 12fps burst shooting, 50p Full HD movies, high-resolution viewfinder, 3-inch free-angle LCD and an ISO range of 100-16000, all for under £700 / $700 with a lens. Read our in-depth Sony A57 review to find out if this promising camera hits the mark...
The Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is a cheap and more than cheerful prime telephoto lens for Sony APS-C sensor cameras. Offering an effective focal length of 75mm and a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, you'll hardly notice this diminutive lens in your camera bag. Read our Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM review to find out if it's worth the modest £159 / $145 asking price.
There aren't too many quality standard zoom lenses available for the Sony Alpha system, so the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM is something of a breath of fresh air for A-mount users. Introduced at the same time as the A77 SLT camera, this 16-50mm optic is a great match for Sony's excellent prosumer DSLR. Is it a must-have lens for every A77 / A65 shooter? Read our Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM review to find out...
Sony has scooped up three TIPA awards. The Sony A65 has been named the Best Advanced DSLR of the year, the Best Expert CSC title has been awarded to the Sony NEX-7, while the new XQD memory cards have won the ‘Best Imaging Storage’ Media award. On the latter, the jury commented, “Sony’s XQD Memory Cards are made for the demanding needs of today’s pro still and DSLR videographers. Offering read/write speeds of up to 125 MB per second (currently, when used with the Nikon D4), the card can record approximately 100 raw images in continuous shooting mode.”
Review: Read our in-depth review of the Sony A65
Review: Read our in-depth review of the Sony NEX-7
Sony has issued firmware updates for the Sony A65 and the Sony A77 digital SLT cameras. Version 1.05 adds several enhancements to both models, including faster auto review response, shortened power-off times, improved front/rear control wheel response, enhanced auto focus accuracy in high-contrast situations and improved AF speed with the new Sony 500mm f/4 lens. Additionally, both cameras can now intelligently correct vignetting, lateral chromatic aberration and distortion for a total of 11 A-mount lenses. Click through / scroll down for the download links.
Sony has introduced seven new digital compact cameras, including the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, HX10V, WX100, HX200V, TX20, W690 and H90. The first four models boast Sony’s new 18.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, while the other three come equipped with 16-megapixel imagers. The flagship of the new Cyber-shot range is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, which sports a newly designed, compact Advanced Aspherical (AA) lens with 20x optical zoom and fast auto focus, as well as a built-in GPS module. Other cameras with “AA” lenses include the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100, which is billed as the world’s smallest camera with 10x optical zoom, and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690, another 10x zoom model. The longest (30x) zoom is found on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V (pictured), which additionally features high-speed AF, 3D shooting and Full HD 50p video. The TX series is joined by the 4x zoom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20, an ultra-slim and stylish yet tough little shooter that is dust- and freezeproof, as well as waterproof down to a depth of 5m and shockproof to 1.5m. Finally, the HX10V and H90 both sport 16x zoom lenses, with the main differences being the slightly different pixel count and a higher-resolution screen and GPS module in the HX10V.
The Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM (SAL500F40G) is a professional grade super-telephoto lens for A-mount SLR and SLT cameras. Billed as the longest fixed-focal-length G lens from Sony to date, the Sony G 500mm f/4 SSM includes 11 elements in 10 groups, including three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. It’s also the first G lens from Sony to benefit from an advanced new coating process that ensures crisper, clearer images. Exclusive to Sony, the Nano AR Coating process is claimed to cut internal reflections “drastically”. The lens’ SSM (SuperSonic-wave Motor) features a new drive circuit that ensures rapid, responsive AF with significantly faster object tracking than conventional Sony lenses. Four focus hold buttons are spaced around the lens barrel for easy operation in any position. They’re complemented by a two-way DMF (Direct Manual Focus) mode button and focus range switch. Focusing ring and front/rear joints are protected by interlocking seals that ensure a high degree of protection from the elements. Built to order, the SAL500F40G super-telephoto lens from Sony is available in the UK from April 2012.
Fujifilm have confirmed that they will release a Leica M adapter for the new X-Pro 1. Speaking to journalists at an exclusive briefing, Fujifilm stated that the adapter will not be launched at next month’s CP+ photography show in Japan, but will be released by April this year. Leica lens owners looking for an alternative to the M9 should form an orderly queue…
Fujifilm have come up with a brand new category name for the X-Pro1 - “premium interchangeable lens camera” - which is claimed to be very different to a “conventional mirrorless camera”, hence the new name.
We also had a closer look at the new Fujifilm EF-X20 flash, which has a guide number of 20, and an additional grip that’s designed for people with larger hands. Pricing for both optional accessories is still to be confirmed.
Finally, some very interesting A3 prints were on display comparing the high ISO output of the X-Pro1 alongside the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Sony A77, with significantly less noise and more detail visible from the X-Pro1 at ISO 1600 and faster, going some way to verifying Fujifilm’s claims that their new sensor produces more resolution with less artefacts than either APS-C or full-frame cameras.
The Sony NEX-7 is a new compact system camera with a long list of photographer-friendly features. Offering a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen, 10fps burst shooting, built-in electronic viewfinder and pop-up flash, the NEX-7 seems to be on paper at least a very exciting proposition. Read our full Sony NEX-7 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files, and movies, to find out if this is the ultimate compact system camera...
Iridient Digital has released RAW Developer 1.9.4 for MacOS X. This update adds support for the Panasonic DMC-GX1 and Leica V-Lux 3 digital cameras and also includes improved default colour profiles and curves for several other models, minor performance improvements and several bug fixes. You can download Iridient RAW Developer 1.9.4 from the website below.
Our penultimate award is for the DSLR Camera of the Year 2011. Somewhat overshadowed by the rise of compact system cameras, DSLRs are still the staple product for the big two of Canon and Nikon. But it’s the young upstart Sony that most caught our eye in 2011 with the launch of the A77, the premium product in the company’s innovative range and the deserved winner of our 6th award for 2011.
“The Sony A77 is a big leap forward for Sony’s DSLR range, offering a feature-set, handling and performance that beats its main rivals. The new 24.3 megapixel sensor offers greatly increased resolution without impacting on low-light performance or operational speed, while the OLED viewfinder is simply the best EVF that we’ve ever had the pleasure of using. The inclusion of full 1080p movies, built-in GPS, 12fps burst shooting, dual control dials, top-panel LCD and an excellent 3-way rear screen make the A77 our new favourite prosumer DSLR.”
Congratulations to Sony and the A77!
The Sony A77 is the flagship model in the second generation of Sony's SLT camera range. The A77 offers a 24.3 megapixel sensor, 12fps burst shooting, 1080p Full HD movies, high-resolution OLED viewfinder, 3-inch free-angle LCD, 19-point auto-focus with 11 cross-sensors, built-in GPS and an ISO range of 50-16000. Can it really challenge Nikon and Canon in the discerning prosumer market? Read our detailed Sony A77 review to find out...
Tiffen has updated its Dfx filter suite to add compatibility with Avid Media Composer v6, Symphony v6, and NewsCutter v10, as well as support for a number of new (and older) Sony digital cameras. The newly supported models include the A550, A580, A700, A850, A900, NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-5N, NEX-C3, SLT-A33, A35, A55, A65 and A77. There is also a new adjustable brush slider that covers large areas, and new blur controls for theDfx Paint Mask tool that gives more control over blending and transitioning. The Tiffen Dfx 3 photo plug-in, which is compatible with Photoshop, Lightroom and Aperture, is available today at an introductory price of $199.95. The standalone version of Tiffen Dfx retails for $169.95.
The Sony A65 is the second generation of Sony's SLT camera range, which replaces the optical viewfinder and moving mirror of a DSLR with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed semi-translucent mirror. The A65 ups the ante considerably with a 24.3 megapixel sensor, 10fps burst shooting, 1080p Full HD movies, high-resolution OLED viewfinder, 3-inch free-angle LCD, built-in GPS and an ISO range of 100-16000, all for just £800 / $900. Read our detailed Sony A65 review to find out if Nikon and Canon should be quaking in their boots...
The NEX-5N is the fourth compact system camera from Sony, featuring a significant number of improvements to the previous NEX-5 model. With a 16 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen and external flash, the NEX-5N also adds a touchscreen user interface, faster auto-focus and reduced shutter-lag. Read our full Sony NEX-5N review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files, and movies, to find out if this is the best NEX camera yet...
Phase One today released Version 1.1 of Media Pro. a professional digital visual assets managing application for Mac and Windows. This update fixes a number of bugs, features faster importing / media rendering and improved Capture One integration, and adds support for a number of camera raw formats when using the Capture One renderer. Media Pro is available now via download for $199 / €139 through Phase One’s Online Store.
DxO Labs have released their detailed findings on the Sony A77’s 24-megapixel sensor. The overall DxOMark Sensor Score is 78, which is significantly higher than the Canon EOS 7D’s 66 points, and only marginally lower than the Nikon D7000’s 80. The company puts the sensor’s raw dynamic range at 13.2EV (at base sensitivity). The Sony A77’s Low-Light ISO score is 801, which is comparable to the A55’s 818, but lower than the D7000’s 1167.
Website: DxOMark
Iridient Digital has released RAW developer 1.9.2 for MacOS X. This update adds support for a number of new digital cameras including the Nikon D5100, Olympus E-P3 / E-PL3, Panasonic G3 / GF3, Pentax Q, Sasmung NX11, Sigma DP2x, Sony NEX-C3 / NEX-5N / SLT-A35 / SLT-A65 / SLT-A77, plus the Leaf Aptus-II 12 medium-format digital back and the Ricoh GXR Leica Mount Module. Non-raw DNG format images, including DNG files from many scanners, are also supported in the new version.
On 24-25th September, Sony UK will be hosting a unique event called “Sony Alpha Live” at its headquarters in Weybridge. This will be the first opportunity for UK photographers to try out the new Alpha range of digital SLT cameras and NEX compact system cameras in person. Paul Genge Technical Field Sales Manager for Sony UK commented on the experience: “We wanted to open up a unique experience to the fans of our product. We feel that we have pushed the boundaries of what is possible with Compact System Cameras and SLT models with the new Alpha range and we cannot wait to see the public’s reaction.” The cost of attendance is £150, including transfer from the local train station, participation in up to three training workshop sessions, a chance to explore the entire Alpha range, a Sony Live goodie bag, a choice of lunch and refreshments throughout the day and sensor cleaning for your camera. For more information and to book your place visit the website below.
The new Sony A65 has been rather overlooked in all the excitement surrounding the A77 and NEX-7 models, but we grabbed some quality time with this very capable mid-range DSLR . Here are 41 sample photos and a 1080p movie taken with the Sony A65 camera and two different lenses, the standard 18-55mm kit lens and the new 16-50mm f/2.8 DT lens. There's also a full ISO range from 50 to 16000 so that you can see exactly what the 24 megapixel sensor is capable of.
Want to see what the new Sony A65 camera looks like in the flesh?
Here’s a gallery of hands-on photos of the Sony A65, including the 18-55mm kit lens, new 16-50mm f/2.8 lens, and a side-by-side comparison with its big brother, the A77.
Want to see what the new Sony A77 camera looks like in the flesh?
Here’s a gallery of hands-on photos of the Sony A77, including the new 16-50mm f/2.8 lens, vertical grip, and a breakout of all the component parts.
We spent yesterday shooting with the new Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM telephoto zoom lens for the Alpha camera system. Here are 40 sample photos taken with the Sony A77 camera and the Sony DT 16-50mm lens.
We've spent the day shooting with the exciting new Sony A77 camera in the heat of Athens, Greece. Here are 60 sample photos and a 1080p movie taken with the Sony A77 SLT camera and the 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM kit zoom lens. There's also a full ISO range from 50 to 16000 so that you can see exactly what the new 24 megapixel sensor is capable of.
The Sony A65 and A77 digital SLT cameras both feature a newly developed, APS-C sized 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and extremely fast burst shooting with continuous auto focus. Billed as the quickest, most responsive interchangeable lens cameras in their class, the Sony A77 and the Sony A65 feature shooting speeds of 12 and 10fps, respectively, with uninterrupted continuous phase-detection auto focus for tracking fast-moving subjects with ease. Additionally, the Sony A77 comes with a new 19-point AF module with 11 cross-sensors, while the A65 offers 15-point auto focus with 3 cross-hatched sensors. The other main difference between the two models is that the A77 has double control dials and a separate top-mounted LCD data display. Both cameras showcase the world’s first XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 2359k dot resolution and 100% frame coverage. The sensor has a sensitivity range of ISO 100-16000, with ISO 50 available as an “expanded” setting on the Sony A77. Both cameras offer 1080p Full HD video recording with AF and a choice of 50fps or 25fps, and both will be available from October.
Pricing update: The Sony A77 has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of £1150, or £1650 with the also-new Sony DT-16-50mm f/2.8 SSM lens. The optional VG-C77AM Vertical Grip will be available for £270. The Sony A65’s recommended retail price is £800 (£900 with a 18-55mm zoom lens).
The Sony NEX-7 is a 24.3-megapixel compact system camera with an eye-level electronic viewfinder, responsive autofocus and world’s shortest shutter lag. Using the same Exmor APS HD sensor as the Sony A77 and A65 “SLT” cameras, the Sony NEX-7 offers a combination of ultra-high resolution and a sensitivity range of ISO 100-16000. The NEX-7 also features quick, easy control over creative settings via an intuitive new TRINAVI control. Two control dials on the top of the camera are complemented by a control wheel. Pushing the navigation button cycles quickly through various shooting modes, allowing enthusiasts to make adjustments swiftly and easily. The NEX-7 is also the world’s first compact camera that features an XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with approximately 100% frame coverage. In speed priority mode, the NEX-7 captures fast-moving action at up to 10fps (though AF performance remains to be seen). The NEX-7 introduces an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe that supports accessories including HVL-F58AM, F43AM and F20AM Flash, the HVL-MT24AM Macro Twin Flash Kit and CLM-V55 Clip-on LCD Monitor. Also capable of shooting full HD video at either 50fps or 25fps, the Sony NEX-7 will be available from November for about £1000/$1200. A kit comprising the NEX-7 camera and Sony E 18-55mm zoom lens will also be offered, for £1100/$1350.
The Sony HVL-F43AM is a compact, dust- and moisture resistant external flash unit for Sony Alpha cameras, featuring Quick Shift Bounce adjustment and wireless ratio control. The company’s innovative Quick Shift Bounce system, which debuted on the more powerful HVL-F58AM of 2008, allows flash head position to be adjusted instantly when switching between horizontal and vertical compositions, maintaining consistent shadow positions regardless of camera orientation. Wireless Ratio Control, available on the Sony A900, A850 and A700, makes it easy to select light emission ratios for up to three separate flash units. The zooming head of the HVL-F43AM covers the angle-of-view range of a 24-105mm lens on a full-frame digital SLR camera, and the flash boasts a guide number of 43 (in metres at ISO 100/21°) at the 105mm setting. Powered by four AA type batteries, the Sony HVL-F43AM recycles in about 2.9 seconds after a full discharge, and is available to photographers worldwide from Spring 2011.
The Sony A850 is the most "affordable" full-frame DSLR camera, featuring a 24.6 megapixel sensor, 3 inch LCD screen and an anti-shake function integrated into the body. Retailing for around $1999 / 1999 Euros / £1700, does the Sony A850 have what it takes to compete with its main rivals? Read our in-depth Sony A850 Review to find out...
Sony have most of Hall 5.2 to themselves, with their new range of pellicle mirror SLR cameras taking centre-stage alongside the popular NEX cameras. We spotted a long row of different coloured NEX models which are all colours that aren’t available in the shops yet. In terms of new-at-the-show products, the mockup of the A700 replacement (A77?) that we featured yesterday was generating most interest in press circles, alhough the public seemed more interested in the BMX skills demonstration being used to test the A55 and A33 to their speedy limits. Video and in particular 3D are also being heavily pushed, with spectacle-wearing people browsing photos on Sony’s new 3DTV range.
Update: We’ve added some photos of the vast array of adpapters that allow old lenses to be used with the Sony NEX cameras, plus close-up shots of the 9 proposed NEX colours and hands-on with the new Bloggie Touch.
At Photokina Sony is showcasing an as yet un-named A-Mount series interchangeable lens camera. Featuring Translucent Mirror Technology, an Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor, and AVCHD Full HD video, this could be a replacement for the venerable A700 (pictured). Also on show are a standard zoom lens, telephoto Lens (500mm F4G), flash and grip suitable for the A-Mount series interchangeable lens camera. In addition Sony have unveiled their lens roadmap for the E-Mount series for 2011 and 2012, with 7 new lenses promised.
Sony has unveiled a range of new digital photo frames with innovative features. The Sony DPF-XR100 ($250) and DPF-VR100 ($200) models offer AVCHD video playback capabilities on the units’ 10” high-resolution WSVGA LED backlight LCD screens. The frames also feature stereo audio and Sweep Panorama playback, while Sony XR100 additionally features the manufacturer’s exclusive TruBlack technology. Other models in the new S-Frame range include the Sony DPF-D830 ($150), an 8” unit which bears the distinction of being Sony’s first battery-operated digital photo frame; and eight additional models that vary by screen size and internal memory and range in price form $70 to $150. The three advanced frames will be available from November, while most of the others will be launched in October.
On the eve of Photokina and the usual avalanche of new photography products, we take an in-depth look at the Sony A550, currently the company's flagship mid-range digital SLR camera. Offering 14 megapixels. a high-resolution screen, 7fps burst shooting and one of the best Live View modes around, is the year-old Sony A550 already getting too long in the tooth? Read our expert Sony A550 review to find out.
The Sony A450 is a mid-range DSLR camera that expands the already extensive Alpha line-up. Sporting a 14.2 megapixel sensor and 7fps continuous shooting rate, the A450 has a street price of under £500. Read our Sony A450 review to find out if it's the right DSLR for you.
DxO Labs have announced the addition of 70 new lens & camera combinations to its library of DxO Optics Modules for its DxO Optics Pro automatic image enhancement software. This new release brings the total number of available DxO Optics Modules to over 1900. DxO Optics Pro 6.1.2 for Windows is available from both DxO Labs’ e-store and selected resellers priced at $169 / €149 / £99 (Standard Edition) and $299 / €299 / £199 (Elite Edition). DxO Optics Pro 6 for Mac is scheduled for release in May 2010 and will be available as a free upgrade to customers who have purchased version 5 or higher after June 1, 2009.
Website: 70 New DxO Optics Correction Modules
Our roving reporter Jon Canfield looks back at the highlights of what was a fairly quiet PMA 2010 photography show.
Sony has introduced a range of digital photo frames offering luxurious looks and allegedly “dazzling” image quality. The range-topping S-Frame X85 and X95 feature TruBlack technology for rich, high-contrast images and low screen reflections. The Sony S-Frame X85 & X95 frames couple a 8:5 aspect ratio and WVGA resolution with 8” and 9” panel sizes, respectively. Both models feature 2GB internal memory and Memory Stick, SD and xD-Picture card slots. The 8” Sony S-Frame E75 and the 7” E73 come supplied with three interchangeable coloured bezels that make it easy to personalise your photo frame in moment, but lack the generous 2GB built-in storage capacity of the X series models..The X85 and the X95 will be available from March, while the E series frames will hit the shelves in May.
The Sony A500 is the latest mid-range DSLR camera to enter the market, promising excellent low-light performance thanks to its new 12.3 megapixel sensor and BIONZ processor. Offering an easy upgrade path for compact camera users but crucially enough advanced features to tempt more experienced photographers, the Sony A500 occupies that fiercely contested middle ground between complete beginner and the well-heeled prosumer. Find out if the Sony A500 offers the best value for your money in our in-depth review.
Tired of seeing the world in plain old two dimensions? Then Fujifilm have the answer - enter stage left the World's first 3D camera that doesn't require those dorky glasses, the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. This remarkable device uses two lenses, two image sensors and a special LCD screen to create an utterly convincing stereoscopic 3D photograph. And the W1 also doubles up as a perfectly functional 2D point and shoot camera too. Mark Goldstein catches a glimpse of the future as he reviews the Fujifilm W1...
The Sony A230 is the third and final model that we're reviewing in Sony's revamped lineup of entry-level DSLR cameras for 2009. Heavily based on the previous A200 model, the new A230 features a new look and feel designed to make it easier to use for people new to SLR photography, whilst retaining all the key features of its predecessor. These include a 2.7 inch LCD screen, anti-dust system, ISO range of 100-3200, in-built anti-shake, eye-start auto-focus and Dynamic Range Optimiser. Is the £530 / $650 Sony A230 the best camera for DSLR first-timers? Mark Goldstein finds out...
DxO Labs have announced the immediate availability of version 5.3.5 of its DxO Optics Pro software, which adds support to the new Sony A850. Another feature is better noise control for images taken at high ISO with the Sony Alpha 900. Plus, there are 85 new DxO Optics Modules that cover fisheye lenses, wide-angles, and prime lenses as well as many zooms such as the 15x Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro - a lens type for which DxO Optic Pro’s optical corrections are particularly efficient along its entire focal range, the company says. DxO Optics Pro v5.3.5 and upgrades are available immediately for Mac and Windows platforms from the DxO Labs e store (www.dxo.com) and from quality resellers. All customers who purchased DxO Optics Pro since August 1, 2007 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 5.3.5.
Sony have revamped their entry- and mid-range DSLR cameras for 2009, with the A380 replacing the A350 as the most sophisticated model. The Sony A380 retains all the key features of its predecessor - 2.7 inch tilting LCD screen, Live View, anti-dust system, ISO range of 100-3200, body anti-shake system, eye-start auto-focus system and Dynamic Range Optimiser - whilst updating the design and user interface to supposedly make it easier to use. Find out if Sony's designers have been successful by reading our in-depth review of the £700 / $850 Sony A380 DSLR.
The Olympus E-620 is an affordable mid-range digital SLR camera that offers a lot of bang for your buck. The 12 megapixel E620 features built-in image stabilisation, a free-angle LCD screen, compact dimensions and light weight, 7-point autofocus system and 6 Art filters. Is the E-620 the best Olympus DSLR yet? Read our expert review to find out.
Forget the new car, holiday or house extension - a mere £5499.99 / €7728.00 / $7999.95 will buy you the shiny new Nikon D3x. This 24.6 megapixel camera is the highest-resolution DSLR on the market, bettering the Sony A900 and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. As well as it's headline-grabbing megapixel count, the D3x also boasts a 51-point auto-focus system, 920,000-dot 3-inch LCD screen, 50-6400 ISO range and 16-bit image processing. Gavin Stoker discovers if the Nikon D3x really is the best ever DSLR...
DxO Optics Pro 5.3.3 adds support for the Nikon D3x and Sony Alpha A900 DSLR cameras. 43 new DxO Optics Correction Modules for a variety of cameras have also been added. DxO Optics Pro 5.3.3 includes multiple improvements, including automatic reading of the focusing distance for Canon 5D Mark II images. DxO Optics Pro v5.3.3 and upgrades are available immediately for Mac and Windows. All customers who purchased DxO Optics Pro since August 1, 2007 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 5.3.3.
dxomark.com has published RAW measurement results for the Sony A700, A300, and A200 DSLR cameras. There’s also a newly-published review of the A700 which includes findings about the camera’s internal RAW processing implementation. www.dxomark.com is a free online resource that delivers key objective sensor performance metrics measured directly on the RAW image for a variety of cameras.
As the end of 2008 quickly approaches, we thought it would be a great idea to round-up all of our DSLR camera reviews from the past year. There are 20 in-depth reviews in total, which is proof of just how quickly the DSLR market is expanding, and how busy we’ve been this year! You should be able to find the right DSLR camera for you from this round-up.
SanDisk have unveiled a 16GB Extreme IV high-performance memory card at Photokina, and also have boosted the speed of the entire Extreme IV range up to 45 megabytes per second. SanDisk Extreme IV CF cards have undergone internal testing with many leading manufacturers’ cameras and DSLRs, such as Canon’s EOS series, Nikon’s D300 and D3 cameras, the Sony Alpha A700, and the Olympus E500 and E3 cameras. Depending on the camera used, the increased performance of the SanDisk Extreme IV memory card line may help reduce the delay between shots, enabling photographers to take more photos overall. The 16GB SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash memory card is available now for $399.99 in the United States and €281 in Europe.
Sony has released a new firmware update, version 4, for the 12 megapixel Sony A700 DSLR camera. Version 4 provides the following benefits:
- The choice to select auto exposure bracketing (single & continuous) with 3 shots in 2 EV steps has been added.
- The choice to turn [Off] the High ISO NR feature has been added.
- Improvement of the image quality in high ISO setting.
- Improvement of the auto white balance and D-Range Optimizer performance.
- Improvement of reliability for communication between camera body and vertical grip.
DxO Optics Pro 5.2 features a new RAW converter that dramatically improves noise reduction in ultra-high ISO images, plus support for three new camera bodies. The Pentax K20D, Sony-A350 and Sony-A700 DSLRs are now supported, and it also inlcudes the DxO Optics Pro Import plug-in for Adobe Photoshop. New lens correction modules have also been added for the Samsung GX20 and the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi. To celebrate the release of DxO Optics Pro v5.2, DxO Labs is extending the special DxO FilmPack free license offer until July 31, 2008.
Never seen before images of Britain are to be unveiled at an exhibition in London. Renowned climber and photographer Mike Robertson toured the country scaling legendary landmarks, armed with the Sony A700 DSLR camera. “Whilst I am used to embarking on difficult climbs, the unusual building structures and the unpredictable weather conditions made the Sony ? Unseen Britain an amazing challenge” said Mike Robertson. “Using the ?700 Digital SLR camera and range of lenses allowed me to capture some fantastic and unique shots of Britain.” The Unseen Britain exhibition takes place at La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, London between Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th March 2008.
The Mac OS X 10.5.2 update released yesterday has added RAW file support for the following cameras:
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Canon Powershot G9, Hasselblad CF-22, Hasselblad CF-39, Leaf Aptus 75s, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Website: Mac OS X 10.5.2 Update
The Sony A700 is a new DSLR camera with a wealth of features that are clearly targeted at the advanced amateur photographer. Clearly based on the design of the Konica Minolta Maxxum / Dynax 7D camera (Sony bought Konica Minolta’s camera assets in 2006), the A700 inherits the same lens mount, eye-start auto-focus system, and in-body anti-shake system. Building on that solid foundation, Sony have brought the A700 bang up-to-date with a 12.24 megapixel CMOS sensor, large 3 inch LCD screen, 11 point autofocus system and 5fps continuous shooting. At this price point (around £999 / $1400) the Sony A700 faces some stiff competition, with rival models from Nikon, Canon, Olympus and Panasonic all making a strong claim for your money. Mark Goldstein took the new Sony A700 to the deserts of Dubai to find out if this new pretender to the prosumer crown has what it takes…
Website: Sony A700 Review
Happy New Year to everyone!
The start of 2008 promises to be extremely busy, with not one but two photography-related trade shows (CES and PMA), where the new cameras for the first half of the year will be unveiled. I’ll be at the PMA show in Las Vegas at the end of January to bring you all the news. Now is a good time to grab a camera bargain, as many of the “old” models will be heavily discounted to make way for the new, but on the other hand, you never know what’s just around the corner…
We’ve got some exciting reviews lined-up for the next few weeks; the Olympus E-3, Nikon D300 and Sony A700 will all be put under the spotlight. We’re also working on several new features which we can’t talk about just yet.
With CES taking place next week, expect a lot of new product announcements starting from tomorrow, so keep visiting, subscribe to our RSS feed, and sign-up for the weekly Newsletter to stay up-to-date with all the latest news.
Sony has released a new firmware update, version 3, for the 12 megapixel Sony A700 DSLR camera. Version 3 provides the following benefits:
Benefits over firmware version 2:
Resolves an issue where the Access Lamp remains lit and the camera stops responding when several pictures are taken in rapid succession.
Resolves an issue where powering the camera off while in “MR” mode may cause some registered settings to carry over to other shooting modes.
Additional benefits over other firmware versions:
Sharper images for pictures taken under low contrast conditions
Reduced noise for pictures taken at ISO 3200
Improved flash control for objects closer than 1 meter with non ADI controlled lenses
Website: Sony A700 Firmware Update v3 (Europe)
Website: Sony A700 Firmware Update v3 (USA)
Bibble Pro 4.9.9 adds support for the Nikon D300, Nikon D3, Canon 1Ds Mark 3, Canon G9, Olympus E-3 and Sony A700 cameras. This release also adds tethered shooting support for all Nikon SLR’s on Intel Macs. Bibble 4 is available in both “Pro” ($129.95) and “Lite” ($69.95) versions for Windows, Macintosh (PPC/Intel as a Universal Binary) and Linux. The Bibble 4.9.9 update is free for all current Bibble 4 customers, and new customers will also receive a free upgrade to Bibble 5, when available.
LightZone 3.2 photo editing software is fully compatible with the new Apple OS X Leopard operating system. The LightZone update also adds support for a number of new digital cameras, including the Sony DSLR-A700 and Canon 40D. “Light Crafts is pleased to offer support for both the new Apple Mac OS X Leopard operating system and numerous digital cameras recently introduced from leading digital camera manufacturers,” said Fabio Riccardi, CEO, Light Crafts. “Many of our customers are early adopters of leading edge technology and new products. They can continue to count on Light Crafts to provide support for new products that are continuously introduced into the fast moving digital photography market.” LightZone 3.2 costs $249.95 for the Full version and $149.95 for the Basic version.
CameraLabs have reviewed the new 12 megapixel Sony A700 DSLR camera.
“The Sony Alpha DSLR A700 is certainly a very capable DSLR which will greatly appeal to enthusiasts. The build quality and handling are very good, the controls well thought-out, the screen is superb and the image quality (with firmware 2.0) is also respectable – although some will prefer to increase the sharpening a little over the default settings.”
Website: CameraLabs - Sony A700 Review
PopPhoto have reviewed the new 12 megapixel Sony A700 DSLR camera.
“During our first introduction to the A700, we suppressed a sneer when Sony told us the A700’s Super SteadyShot could counteract shake for up to a 4-stop gain in handholding—that is, after all, what every sensor-shift maker claims, though it rarely, if ever, holds true. But our blur-factor tests with our DxO Analyzer 2.0 showed an average gain among five shooters at more than 2.5 stops, with a top gain of slightly more than 3 stops.”
Website: PopPhoto - Sony A700 Review
Sony is releasing a new firmware update to for the 12 megapixel Sony A700 DSLR camera today. An extract from the Sony Electronics blog states:
“Sony is releasing updated firmware for the DSLR-?700 camera, as well as updates for the Image Data Converter and Image Data Lightbox bundled software applications. The camera firmware update improves image sharpness and reduces noise under certain circumstances. It also improves flash control at very short distances with non-ADI control lenses. The updates for the bundled software applications correct the functioning of such features as image display and file type indication. These updates relate only to early production Firmware “Ver.1” models, which were manufactured through early October. Firmware “Ver.2” models (press Menu & Display together to check) already include this upgrade. Although these improvements are subtle, it is recommended that customers make the update to improve the camera and application software performance.”
Website: Sony A700 Firmware Update
Website: Sony A700 Firmware Update
Website: Sony A700 Firmware Update
Following the release of the E-3 on Tuesday, Olympus is targeting at least 20% global market share for DSLR cameras within 5 years, according to a report by Reuters. Aiming to become one of the top 3 leaders in the sector, Olympus are taking on the likes of Canon, Nikon and most notably Sony, who recently released the A700 DSLR. Other possible contenders include Pentax, Samsung and Panasonic. Olympus’s current market share is around 8%. Much will depend upon the acceptance of the Four Thirds standard, which all Olympus DSLR cameras and lenses are based upon.
PhotoReview have reviewed the new 12 megapixel Sony A700 DSLR camera.
“Image noise was remarkably low at high ISO settings, even without the in-camera noise-reduction processing activated. We found slight colour noise at ISO settings between 2500 and 6400 but, at ISO 1600 it was no more obvious than the ISO levels we have found at ISO 400 with some DSLRs we’ve reviewed. Even at ISO 6400, both pattern and colour noise, though noticeable, were very well controlled and shots taken with this setting would be usable as long as they were not enlarged too much. “
Website: PhotoReview - Sony A700 Review
The last few weeks have seen a number of exciting new DSLR cameras announced, with the majority aimed at the prosumer photographer with around £1,000 / $1,500 burning a hole in their back pocket. Saturday Shout returns with a bang this week, as we ask you which “affordable” new DSLR camera would you buy, and why? Yes, that’s right, we’re asking you to pick just one of the following big-hitters:
Canon EOS 40D - 10.1 megapixel sensor, 6.5 fps continuous shooting,3 inch LCD screen, upgraded dust and weather resistant construction, ISO 3200 mode and DIGIC III processor.
Nikon D300 - 12.3 megapixel sensor, 6fps continuous shooting, 51 point autofocus system, 3 inch VGA LCD screen with Live View, self-cleaning sensor unit, expandable ISO settings from 200-3200, and new EXPEED image processing system.
Panasonic DMC-L10 - 10.1 megapixel sensor, unique 2.5 inch free angle LCD screen complete with full time live view, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO Control, nine film modes which replicate analog film styles, and Supersonic Wave Filter system.
Sony A700 - 12.24 megapixel CMOS sensor, BIONZ image processor, 11 point autofocus system, ISO 6400,5fps (for 17 shots in RAW mode), 1/8000th shutter speed, 3 inch LCD screen (with 921,000 pixels).
Olympus E-3 - Not too much is known about this DSLR, due in November - even its name has only recently been revealed!
Remember, you’re only allowed to pick one of the above, but you can give as many reasons as you like for your choice. Try and ignore the slightly different price points that each camera is positioned at, and decide which model you would most like to have in your camera bag.
Adobe have released updates for Photoshop Lightroom Camera Raw which provide RAW file support for 14 additional camera models, including the Canon EOS 40D and Sony A700 DSLRs. The Lightroom update also includes corrections to Microsoft Windows Vista grid display errors and XMP auto-write performance. The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1.2 update is available as a free download for existing customers. The Adobe Camera Raw 4.2 plug-in is available as a free download for users of Photoshop CS3, Photoshop Elements 4.0 (Mac) and Photoshop Elements 5.0 (Windows).
The Sony A700 DSLR camera is here. We now have the full press release and specifications for the A700. The Sony A700 will be available in a choice of different lens kits from mid-October 2007. Body only is $1400 / £999, with an 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for $1500 / £1099, and with a 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for $1900 £1349.
All prices are inclusive of VAT. Here are the headline specs for the new Sony A700:
12.24 megapixel CMOS sensor
BIONZ image processor
11 point autofocus system
ISO 6400
5fps (for 17 shots in RAW mode)
1/8000th shutter speed
3 inch LCD screen (with 921,000 pixels)
Optional battery grip
Wireless Flash support
Both MemoryStick and CompactFlash cards supported
Sony Japan have published 3 sample images from the A700, all available as full-sized JPGs (and all taken at ISO 100 unfortunately).
Website: Sony Japan - Sony A700 Sample Images
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Nikon D80 Got The Shakes
2. Digital Versus Film Cameras In Baghdad
3. Once A Photographer, Always A Photographer
4. Five Megapixel Images Look The Best
Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, inventor, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imagination run wild. Email all your nagging digital camera questions to: [email protected] , and then, En Garde!
You may also attach to your email an ORIGINAL PHOTO of your choosing. A preview of the photo will be displayed with your question, and a full-sized version will be just a click away. No personal information will be published with your question unless you specifically include it in the text or attached photo of your email, which may be further edited for grammar, content, or other reasons.