Atomos Enable 4K60p RAW over HDMI from Sony a7S III with Ninja V Free Firmware Update

Atomos released the new Ninja V Firmware AtomosOS V10.54 to enable RAW recording at up to 4Kp60 via HDMI from Sony a7S III mirrorless camera to the Ninja V HDR monitor-recorder.

Atomos Ninja V 5″ 4K HDMI Recording Monitor: $599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Check out the Sony a7S III reviews and tests. Best Lenses for Sony a7S III Camera | Best Memory Cards for Sony a7S III

Pre-order links:

Sony a7S III body: $3,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card: $398 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A/SD Memory Card Reader: $118 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Atomos Enable 4K60p RAW over HDMI from Sony a7S III with Ninja V Free Firmware Update”

Best Memory Cards for Sony a7C

In this article we will cover the Best Memory Cards for Sony a7C camera. If you are looking for the best SD memory cards for Sony a7C, then check our top recommended & fastest SD cards for this mirrorless camera.

The Sony a7C has a single SD memory card slot that supports the ultra-fast UHS-II SD cards. The Sony a7C is an ideal mirrorless camera for shooting everyday photography and movies such as nature, portraits, sports, street photography and more.

In order to get the ultra high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your Sony a7C camera with one UHS-II compatible S card slot, here we list the top recommended & fastest SD cards for the Sony a7C mirrorless camera based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Sony a7C”

Best Lenses for Sony a7C

Here are the Best Lenses for Sony a7C camera. Looking for the best lenses for Sony a7C? Check out the top recommended full frame E-mount lenses for Sony a7C mirrorless shooter.

The Sony a7C is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame body combining Sony’s full-frame image quality, advanced AF capabilities and versatile video shooting functions in a stunningly light and compact design.

Featuring a 24.2MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processing engine, the Sony a7C supports up to a 15 stop dynamic range along with UHD 4K30p video recording with HLG & S-Log3 gammas, extended sensitivity from ISO 50-204800, and a top continuous shooting rate of 10 fps for working with moving subjects. The Sony a7C also supports 16-bit processing and 14-bit RAW output for natural gradations.

As a result the Sony a7C (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) is an ideal mirrorless camera for shooting everyday photography and movies such as nature, portraits, sports, street photography and more. In this article we list the top recommended and most suitable native full-frame E-mount lenses for Sony a7C mirrorless camera including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto. Here we go : Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony a7C”

Firmware Development for RAW Video Data Output for E-M1X and E-M1 III

Olympus is pleased to announce development for firmware that enables output of RAW video data from the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III mirrorless cameras to the ATOMOS NINJA V HDR monitor recorder. Data will be recorded to the ATOMOS NINJA V as Apple ProRes RAW for flexible image editing. This lends greater flexibility to professional video production post-processing tasks, such as adjusting exposure and color grading recorded footage. The firmware is being developed in collaboration with ATOMOS and is scheduled for release in Winter 2020. Continue reading “Firmware Development for RAW Video Data Output for E-M1X and E-M1 III”

Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens now Available for Pre-order

The new Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens is now available for pre-order at major US stores. The US price is $699 and available for Sony E, Leica L, Nikon Z and Leica M mounts.

Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens for Sony E: $699 at B&H, Adorama.

Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens for Nikon Z: $699 at B&H, Adorama.

Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens for Leica L: $699 at B&H, Adorama.

From B&H: Continue reading “Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens now Available for Pre-order”

Best Vlogging Camera : Sony ZV-1 vs Panasonic G100 vs iPhone XR

DpreviewTV published a comparison video of the Sony ZV-1, Panasonic G100, Apple iPhone XR for vlogging. Many Youtube content producers use a wide range of cameras from M4/3 all the way up to FF. Sony ZV-1 and Panasonic G100 are the two cameras from mnaufacturers made for vlogging.

To find out what’s the best camera for vlogging? DPReview compared two specialized vlogging cameras, the Sony ZV-1 and Panasonic G100, to a very similarly priced phone the iPhone XR. And the Sony ZV1 might be able to take your vlogging further. Check it out! Continue reading “Best Vlogging Camera : Sony ZV-1 vs Panasonic G100 vs iPhone XR”

Panasonic Lumix S5 Video Review

Here is an important video review for the Panasonic Lumix S5 full frame mirrorless camera.

The compact, L-mount Panasonic Lumix S5 features a 24mp sensor, sensor-based image stabilisation (5/6.5 stops), a 3inch tilting vari-angle touch-screen, 2.36m dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 0.74x magnification. There’s also 4K 60fps video, Dual-ISO, plus high-speed FullHD video.Well-rounded, lightweight, and sleek Panasonic Lumix S5 is being overshadowed by cameras like the Sony a7S III and Canon EOS R5.

Indy Mogul thinks you should at least give it a shot and see what all the fuss is about. The perfect upgrade from a GH5 or a b-cam to a higher-end cinema camera like the EVA-1 or VariCam. Check it out! Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix S5 Video Review”

Sony a7C : The World’s Smallest and Lightest Full-frame Camera System

Sony today announced several additions to its impressive imaging line-up — the Alpha 7C full-frame camera (model ILCE-7C), the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 (model SEL2860) zoom lens and HVL-F28RM flash.

When paired with the world’s smallest and lightest FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 standard zoom lens, this versatile combination delivers an experience unlike any other, maximising portability and versatility without sacrificing any of the power of full-frame imaging. The HVL-F28RM flash allows users to broaden their photo expressions with outstanding compactness and an intelligent light intensity control linked to camera face detection.

Pre-order links (starts at 10am ET, Tue Sep 15):

Sony a7C body: $1,798 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7C with 28-60mm Lens: $2,098 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens: $498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony HVL-F28RM External Flash: $248 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Sony a7C : The World’s Smallest and Lightest Full-frame Camera System”

Samyang Unveils AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E-mount Cameras

Samyang unveils the new AF 35mm f/1.8 FE full-frame, auto-focus lens for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras.

The lens is the latest in Samyang’s growing ‘Tiny Series,’ featuring a fast aperture in a compact, lightweight design.

The Samyang/Rokinon/Bowens 35mm F1.8 FE lens is available to purchase starting today for $399 (B&H). Continue reading “Samyang Unveils AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E-mount Cameras”

Sony a7S III Wedding Filmmaking Behind The Scenes

Matt Johnson shot an entire wedding with the Sony a7S III, filming footage in 10-bit 4K 24, 60, and 120fps at up to 40,000 ISO! If you’ve been considering buying the a7S III for wedding videography, this will show you the camera’s capabilities.

The Sony a7S III is a 12MP full-frame camera primarily designed with video in mind. 4K video recording is possible at 120fps (up to 30min), 4K 60fps (up to 60min), and FullHD video at 240fps. The camera can record 4K video at 10-bit 4:2:2 internally, has up to 600mbps recording, and supports dual SD UHS-II or new CFexpress Type-A cards.

See Sony a7S III Wedding Filmmaking Behind The Scenes: Continue reading “Sony a7S III Wedding Filmmaking Behind The Scenes”