Overheating Report: Notice Regarding Continuous Use of Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm has issued an official statement regarding the overheating problem of Fujifilm X100V. They say:

When the X100V is used in a continuous manner (such as with continuous video shooting) or when used in a high temperature environment or direct sun light, a user may feel the grip become noticeably hot, due to heat generation within the camera’s electric circuit board and battery.

If you get the overheating warning please contact your local Fujifilm support and ask for a fix.

Fujifilm X100V priced at $1399. Check availability at B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama. See below for the official Fujifilm statement. Continue reading “Overheating Report: Notice Regarding Continuous Use of Fujifilm X100”

New Nikon N1933 Camera Code Registered

Nikon has just registered a new camera code N1933 in Russia. Currently, Nikon has a total of 6 unannounced camera codes got registered. Check out the details below : Continue reading “New Nikon N1933 Camera Code Registered”

New Patents for Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 & RF 100mm f/2.8 Lenses

Canon has just filed two new lens patents RF 85mm f/1.8 lens and RF 100mm f/2.8 lens. New Canon patents are for RF-mount and will be designed for company’s full frame mirrorless cameras.

These are probably non-L lenses and we hope the 100mm is a macro glass. Check out the patent details for Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 & RF 100mm f/2.8 Lenses. Continue reading “New Patents for Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 & RF 100mm f/2.8 Lenses”

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Announcement on May 14th, 2020

Nokishita reports that Tamron will announce their new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD FE lens for Sony E-mount. The lens will be available for pre-order from May 14th, 2020.  The new high-speed telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame E-mount cameras will be priced at $1,199. Check availability  at Adorama and B&H.

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 FE Lens price will be less than half of the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM lens.  Moreover it weights  only 815g, much lighter than the 1480g from Sony. Just the killer! Continue reading “Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Announcement on May 14th, 2020”

Upcoming Sony Sensors for MFT, APS-c and Full Frame Cameras

Here is the list of upcoming Sony Sensors that may get used inside Micro Four Thirds, APS-c and Full Frame DSLR and Mirrorless cameras.

In addition to Sony’s own cameras, we can see these sensors on camera models from other manufacturers like Fuji, Panasonic and Nikon.

Let’s look at the sensor models that Sony will produce in different sizes and resolutions and can be used in cameras. Continue reading “Upcoming Sony Sensors for MFT, APS-c and Full Frame Cameras”

Canon EOS M6 Mark II Firmware Version 1.1.0 Now Available

The new firmware version 1.1.0 for the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera is now available for download. This Canon EOS M6 Mark II Firmware Version 1.1.0 has added the option to capture movies in the frame rate of 23.98p.

Download : Canon EOS M6 Mark II Firmware Version 1.1.0

Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following enhancement and fixes:

1. The option to capture movies in the frame rate of 23.98p has been added.
2. Fixes the phenomenon where the focus position of the lens returns to the home position if the camera powers off due to the “Auto Power Off” setting during Interval Timing shooting.
3. Fixes the phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the camera may not autofocus at the edges of the image area.

Canon EOS M6 Mark II body: $849 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama)

Read more: Best Lenses for Canon M6 Mark II and Best Memory Cards for Canon M6 Mark II.

Sony A7R V and Sony A9R Rumored to Feature 102MP Sensor with 6K Video

Yes the rumors is both the upcoming Sony A7R V and A9R to feature 102MP sensor with 6K video. This information is all about the new Sony IMX555CQR full frame CMOS sensor that has been leaked a while ago.

According to leaked specs sheet, this IMX555CQR sensor has 102MP resolution. It is capable to capture 6K videos using 12bit ADC with on-chip binning/line-skipping. 4K RGB 4:4:4 video with on-chip color-aware binning.

It’s a little early to talk about the Sony A7R V and Sony A9R full frame E-mount cameras. We can also foresee that the Sony A7R V announcement may extend to 2021, since both the coronavirus affecting the year 2020 and the previous model Sony A7R IV is just one year old. More details after the break ! Continue reading “Sony A7R V and Sony A9R Rumored to Feature 102MP Sensor with 6K Video”

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a6600 Real World Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a6600 Real World Comparison. The Everyday Dad has compared two of the biggest names in budget video cameras: Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a6600.

He is a pretty darn big fan of the Sony APS-C cameras and he loves trying to compare everything under the sun against them because it will absolutely take something special to do that. So does the Fujifilm X-T200? Check it out ! Continue reading “Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a6600 Real World Comparison”

Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 Will Be Officially Announced on April 20

Canon issued a new press release that they will be hosting a Virtual Press Conference at 1pm on April 20, 2020 ‘to unveil the company’s new professional imaging products and technologies.’

We will probably see the highly anticipated Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R6, Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark II Camcorder and a new Cinema lens on that day.

The new Canon EOS R5 camera already listed at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

$500 off on Canon EOS R body: $1,799 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama

Canon Confirmed the EOS R5 is the 5D Series Equivalent for Mirrorless

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Sony A7S III & Sony A7 IV Announcement May be Postponed Due to Covid-19

According to the official press text, Sony is facing a shortage flow of resources from suppliers in Asia, having a wide-ranging impact on the manufacturing of goods in this segment.

It’s a very clear indication that the upcoming Sony products could be delayed. The most important ones are the Sony A7S III and Sony A7 IV full frame mirrorless cameras. The good thing would be to meet these highly anticipated cameras in late 2020. But before Sony will launch the first f/1.2 fast GM lens in 2020.

Upcoming Sony Cameras to be Announced in 2020

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