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DXOMark compares Dynamic Range between Nikon Z7 II, Sony A7R IV and Canon EOS R5
DXOMark has just published the results for the Nikon Z7 II and compared them with the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony A7R IV, which are all fine cameras with excellent image quality. Most readers will be interested in the dynamic range. However, as that is reported at the measured ISO it can be difficult to decipher from the graphs what the DR is at the manufacturer settings – they are after all what you set on the camera. It’s difficult to see at the lower ISOs, especially where manufacturers use extended low ISO settings that are in effect the same as the lowest native base setting. As a visual aid,…
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Capture One 20 update adds support for Sony ZV-1 and Nikon Z5
Capture One has announced a service release for Capture One 20 adding RAW file support for the following new cameras: Sony ZV-1 Nikon Z5 In addition to the RAW file support for the above cameras, there’s also lens profile support for the following lenses: Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + Sony 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC) The new 13.1.3 update also features several bug fixes. Service updates are free if you’re a subscriber (as are full updates) or when you’ve purchased a current perpetual license. Capture One has also announced a new promotion with 25% off pre-paid annual subscriptions. Please follow the link here [affiliate link], and enter the promo code…
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Sony announces A-mount lens adaptor LA-EA5
Sony has announced the new LA-EA5, a 35mm Full-frame A-mount lens adaptor that allows users to easily pair advanced E-mount camera bodies with A-mount lenses. Press release: Today, Sony announced the new LA-EA5, a 35mm Full-frame A-mount lens adaptor that allows users to easily pair advanced E-mount camera bodies[i] with A-mount lensesi. Using the new LA-EA5 A-mount adaptor, users can now access the acclaimed autofocus and high-speed shooting capabilities found in Sony’s latest E-mount camera bodiesi with A-mount SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) and SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) lenses[ii], as well as A-mount lenses that do not have internal focus motors. When used with the Alpha 7R IV[iii] or Alpha…
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Sony announces new ultra-wide FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM zoom
Sony has announced the Sony FE12-24mm F2.8 GM zoom. Specifications Sony E mount full-frame 35mm 17 elements in 14 groups, 3 XA (extreme aspherical), 2 Super ED, 3 ED elements, fluorine front coat, Nano AR II coating 122-84 degree angle of view (diagonal) F2.8 to F22 , 9-aperture blades, rounded Floating mechanism for improved resolution at close distance 0.28m (0.92 ft) minimum focus Dust and moisture resistant Four XD Linear motors for quiet AF Customizable Focus Button Rear filter holder option 137 x 97.6mm long x diameter 847g (29.9 oz) £2,899 / US$2,998 includes case Announced 7 July, 2020 Please support this site and buy through our preferred retailers WEX Photo (UK) B&H…
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Sony SD card replacement program
Sony issued a replacement program (a recall in common parlance) for some SD cards on the 18 June, 2020 relating to their SF-M series, as well as their two Tough spec series, the SF-M (T) and SF-G (T). If your cards have an asterisk before the lower of the two serial numbers on the reverse side of the card, or starts with TR (SF-G Tough only) then your card is unaffected. Although this was reported by DPReview which published US contact details only, if you’re in GB, Ireland, Latvia or Estonia, you can request an SD card exchange from the following link, here. Sony state recorded footage data on the card…
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Sony UK announce Summer Cashback
Sony UK has announced a Summer Cashback promotion. For example the Sony A7R IV has £300 cashback (see below). Terms and conditions apply. Wex Photo (UK) Park Cameras (UK) Sony are also offering a one year extended warranty, check eligibility here.
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Sony FE 85mm F1.8 lens review: Excellent image quality at a reasonable price
Announced in early 2017, the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is a short-tele designed for the company’s mirrorless full-frame a9/a7 models. It will of course also serve double duty on the APS-C a6000 series, where it’s more or less a 135mm equivalent. Although not a premium G-master model like the F1.4 version announced the year before, it’s a lot smaller and lighter and still has some features that might be considered premium. This include a near silent, twin-focus drive system using a stepping motor, a focus-hold button that can be customised, weather sealing and a nine-blade circular aperture. It’s also quite nicely made, with a mainly metal exterior and large manual…
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Sony a9 II announced with new improved body design and enhanced connectivity features
Introduced today, the new Sony a9 II follows a familiar body design to its predecessor but includes some design cues from the Sony a7R IV, including a larger grip and improved button design, refined (larger) joystick design and a lock button for the exposure compensation dial. Other refinements include an upgraded Bionz x processor, improved IBIS up to 5.5-stops (from 5-stops), upgraded weatherproofing, a shutter mechanism tested in excess of 500k cycles (in line with Nikon and Canon pro-models) and an improvement in the burst rate to 10 fps when used mechanically, up from around 5 fps. Continuous shooting with the electronic shutter remains at 20 fps, however, the dual…
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Sony releases firmware update enhancing FTP file transfer capability
Sony has announced a firmware upgrade for the α9 that will now allow photographers to simultaneously transfer images to a named FTP server whilst continuing to capture images. The firmware upgrade (to version 4.0) is available now and can downloaded from the UK Sony Support site. Amazon (US & UK) * B&H Photo * WEX Photo * Adorama 15th November, 2018 Sony releases α9 firmware update enhancing FTP file transfer functionality Sony has released a firmware upgrade for its full-frame, mirrorless camera, the α9 (model ILCE-9) that allows photographers to transfer images to FTP servers during record and playback operations so that they can continue to enjoy the performance advantages of…
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Sony announces Full Frame 24mm F1.4 G Master Prime for E-mount
Sony has announced a new ultra-high speed lens for its mirrorless APS-C and full-frame camera systems, the FE 24mm F1.4 G Master Prime. It has a relatively complex design of 13 elements in 10 groups, with three of those being ED glass to reduce CA and focuses to (a fairly typical) 0.24m (0.79 ft). Sony claim the adoption of two XA (extreme aspherical) elements effectively suppresses sagittal flare, more commonly known as coma. Thus, with its wide angular field of view and ultra-high speed F1.4 maximum aperture, should appeal to photographers hoping to capture the night sky without the tell-tale aberration that results in smeared stars (point light sources), usually more…
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