DxOMark completed their full in-depth review for 33MP BSI-CMOS sensor inside the Sony A7 IV camera. According to their sensor review; the Sony a7 IV (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) achieved an excellent overall DxOMark sensor score of 97 points, with a combination of 25.4 bits color depth, 14.7 EV dynamic range, and 3379 ISO low-light score. Continue reading “Sony A7 IV Sensor Review : Very High Score 97 Points”
Hot Deal : Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM ART Lens for $699
Here is a very hot deal ! The price of Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens has just dropped. This is $700 off compared to the regular price $1,399. It is now for only $699. Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E mounts, Adorama is now offering the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for $699.
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New Panasonic GH6 Review
Here is a new Panasonic GH6 review. The Photography blog has published the Panasonic GH6 mirrorless camera review. They say “the new Panasonic Lumix GH6 delivers virtually everything that an aspiring one-man/woman videographer could ever want from a hybrid camera”.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama). is the latest in a line of high-end Micro Four Thirds video cameras.
Panasonic GH6 Key Features
- 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor
- 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-Bit Unlimited Recording
- 5.7K 60p, 4K 120p HFR, FHD 300p VFR
- ProRes 422 HQ, V-Log and DR Boost
- Dual I.S. 2, 7.5-Stop 5-Axis Stabilizer
- 100MP Handheld High-Resolution Mode
- 3.68m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0″ 1.84m-Dot Free Angle Touchscreen
- CFexpress Type B & SD UHS-II Card Slots
- Built-In Active Cooling
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Sony Will Increase the Prices of Some Cameras from April 1
Sony announced that it will increase the prices of its products from April 1 which will be approximately 3 to 31%. Considering the world situation, it may be unavoidable for other companies to raise prices. The following are the targets related to Sony cameras.
- a6400 body and various kits
- a7C
- ZV-E10 Body Kit
- DSC-RX10M4
- DSC-RX100M3
- DSC-RX0M2
- DSC-HX99
- DSC-WX500
- DSC-W830
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Canon EOS C70 Firmware Version 1.0.3.1 now Available
The new Canon EOS C70 RF mount cinema camera firmware update version 1.0.3.1 is now available for download online.
This firmware update Version 1.0.3.1 for the EOS C70 provides Cinema RAW light internal recording for 4K and 1080p recording.
Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera: $5,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
You can download the Canon firmware update for EOS C70 below. Continue reading “Canon EOS C70 Firmware Version 1.0.3.1 now Available”
Samyang launches AF 35mm F1.4 FE II lens for Sony E-mount
Samyang, also known as Rokinon, has announced the AF 35mm F1.4 FE II, designed for use with Sony full-frame E-mount and Sony APS-C cameras.
The main two new features are the Focus Hold button which keeps the lens locked to a specific focus distance and the Custom Switch which can be used to allow silent adjustment of the aperture.
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II joins the Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II in the latest line-up of Samyang lenses that have had an update with the 50mm being announced in November 2021 and updating the original 50mm f/1.4 FE lens which launched over 5 years ago.
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II price and release date weren’t revealed at the time of writing. (check for US pricing).
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Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens Officially Announced for $1,198, Available for Pre-Order
Sony has announced the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens, price tag $1,200, the world’s lightest constant f/4 wide-angle zoom lens for Sony full frame E-mount cameras.
The US price of the lens is $1,200 and available for pre-order at BHphoto. Shipping of the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G (model SELP1635G) will start from June 2022.
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens is an ideal choice for all types of creators, whether that means you shoot video, stills, or both. This ultra-wide lens is among the lightest in its class and the constant f/4 aperture strikes an ideal balance that is bright enough for available-light shooting while remaining portable for all-day shoots.
See full details at the official press release. You can also check out the official videos below or head over to the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens first impressions.
Venus Optics Laowa F4 tilt-shift Lens to be Announced on March 28th
Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new wide-angle Laowa f/4 tilt-shift lens (or maybe only shift?) on March 28th. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.
Photo Rumors has posted a teaser image of the Venus Optics (LAOWA) shift lens. According to the image below, Venus Optics is rumored to announce the new F4 wide-angle tilt-shift lens on March 28th.
Since the title of the teaser is “Shift?”, it seems likely that the tilt mechanism is not installed. With the introduction of LAOWA brand relatively affordable shift lenses, you can feel free to try them out, unlike the expensive shift lenses made by camera makers.
Venus Optics already has the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens Coming on April 14th
According to recent reports, the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens will be officially announced on April 14th.
B&H has published the product page for the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens. The price is unknown at the moment but it will be significantly lower than expected because the new 800mm will be a PF lens. See explanation below.
As a comparison Canon announced their mirrorless RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM lens in late February for CP+ Show. The US price of RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens is $16,999. Also when we look at the Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 which is priced at $12,000 and the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 at $14,000. It would be fair that the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens to be priced between $17,000 – $18,000. So what is your prediction of the price? Feel free to relay your comments below. Continue reading “Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens Coming on April 14th”
Rumors : Fujifilm X-H2 to Feature a New 26MP Sensor
The Fujifilm X-H2 will be the first X-series camera to introduce a new sensor and new image processor. Now according to latest Fuji rumors, the upcoming Fujifilm X-H2 camera is said to feature a new 26MP X-Trans BSI CMOS Sensor.
It is worth to mention that the camera will also have a brand new image processor to upscale the video performance when compared to Fuji X-T4. More details after the break! Continue reading “Rumors : Fujifilm X-H2 to Feature a New 26MP Sensor”