8K Video Comparison Between Sony Alpha 1 and Canon EOS R5

Here is a good 8K video comparison between the Sony Alpha 1 and Canon EOS R5 cameras. 

Both Sony a1 and Canon EOS R5 is capable of recording DCI 8K 30 fps raw video internally as well as 4K video up to 120 fps in 4:2:2 10-bit.  Tony & Chelsea Northrup compare the 8k video capabilities of the Canon R5 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) against the Sony a1 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama​) to find out which produces the best results for eye autofocus, sharpness, cropability, low-light & high ISO, dynamic range, rolling shutter, handheld sensor stabilization, overheating, recording times, and raw.

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First Impressions : Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G, 40mm F2.5 G, and 24mm F2 .8 G Lenses

Sony lately expanded its series of G lenses for full-frame cameras. In this post we will cover first impressions of the , , . These lenses are aimed at both still photographers and video shooters.

Designed for Sony Full Frame E-mount system, all three lenses weigh around 170 g, which is indeed quite light. They accept 49 mm front filters. They are also resistant to dust and moisture to a certain extent. The three lenses are all the same size (2.68″ diameter x 1.77″).

Price and availability

The FE 50mm f/2.5 G, FE 40mm f/2.5 G, and FE 24mm f/2.8 G Lenses will be available in mid-to-late May for $599 each.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Firmware Update Version 2.12 Released

Fujifilm has released a new firmware update  for Fuji X-H1 camera. Firmware Version 2.12 fixes the IBIS issue on the Fujifilm X-H1 when used with the brand new Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R L LM R WR.

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Fujifilm X-T4 Firmware Update Version 1.20 Released

Fujifilm has released a new firmware update for Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera (B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon).

Check out the details of the Fujifilm X-T4 Firmware 1.20 update as well as the download link below.

Fujifilm X-T4 firmware 1.20

The firmware update Ver.1.20 from Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issues: Continue reading “Fujifilm X-T4 Firmware Update Version 1.20 Released”

It’s Official : Ricoh Announces Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Camera

Ricoh officially announced its flagship Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C format DSLR camera. The US price is $1,999.95, and it will be available for pre-order on April 6 at 5 p.m. ET. Shipping is scheduled to start in late April 2021. A matching battery grip D-BG8 is among the optional accessories launched alongside the camera.

Here are the Реntах К-3 Маrk ІІІ camera kеу fеаturеѕ:

  • А hіgh-rеѕоlutіоn 25.7-Меgаріхеl АРЅ-С іmаgіng СМОЅ ѕеnѕоr
  • А nеwlу dеѕіgnеd Рrіmе V Іmаgе еngіnе & ассеlеrаtоr unіt
  • Роwеrful 5-ахіѕ ѕеnѕоr-ѕhіft ѕhаkе rеduсtіоn ІВІЅ
  • Ѕtаbіlіѕаtіоn соmреnѕаtіоn еffесt оf 5.5 ѕtерѕ
  • 101 АF Ѕеnѕоrѕ, wіth сеntеr wеіghtеd 25 сrоѕѕ ѕеnѕоrѕ, uр tо –4 ЕV
  • Fаѕt аnd ассurаtе рhаѕе-mаtсhіng аutоfосuѕ реrfоrmаnсе
  • Ніgh-mаgnіfісаtіоn vіеwfіndеr wіth а wіdе fіеld оf vіеw
  • Аn АА fіltеr ѕіmulаtоr еlіmіnаtе fаlѕе соlоur & mоіré
  • Вrіght, vіbrаnt & rеѕроnѕіvе rеаr tоuсh LСD ѕсrееn
  • LСD рrоvіdеѕ fосuѕ реаkіng, fасе dеtесtіоn, tоuсh АF
  • Оffеrѕ bеаutіfullу сrіѕр 4К аnd Full НD vіdео сарturе
  • А wіdе ІЅО ѕеnѕіtіvіtу rаngе frоm 100-1600000
  • Ехсеllеnt lоw-lіght реrfоrmаnсе аnd nіght ѕhооtіng
  • Ultrаѕоnіс vіbrаtіоnѕ “DR ІІ” Іmаgе ѕеnѕоr сlеаnіng
  • Аblе tо соnnесt tо dеvісеѕ vіа rеlіаblе Wі-Fі оr Вluеtооth
  • Маіntаіnѕ thе сlаѕѕіс, ѕоlіd Реntах bоdу ѕtruсturе
  • Duаl ЅD Саrd ѕlоt: Ѕlоt 1 UЅН-ІІ, Ѕlоt 2 UНЅ-І
  • Dеѕіgnеd wіth thе Реntах К-Моunt fіttіng
  • Pre-orders should be open soon: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

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Sony a1 Release Date Scheduled for April 6th

Here are the latest updates about the Sony a1 availability and stock. According to B&H, Sony a1 release date is scheduled for April 6th. This means the flagship mirrorless camera will start shipping on April 6, 2021.

Sony a1 will be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. You can check updates about the Sony a1 stock status. The price of the high-end full frame mirrorless camera is $6,499 and available at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. More details about the Sony a1 release date after the break !

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Canon Lens Firmware Updates: RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS And RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1L IS

In addition to the Firmware Updates for EOS R5, R6, EOS-1D X Mark III cameras; Canon today also released new firmware for the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS and RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1L IS lenses.

You can follow the links below to download the firmware updates: Continue reading “Canon Lens Firmware Updates: RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS And RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1L IS”

New Canon Firmware Updates Released for EOS R5, R6, EOS-1D X Mark III

Here are the long waited Canon firmware updates for the EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS-1D X Mark III. You can follow the links below to download the new Canon firmware updates.

New firmware update for Canon EOS R5 will feature addition of 1080p @ 120fps, Clog 2 and 3 with bug fixes.

Canon EOS R5 with 24-105mm f/4L Lens: $4,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Click on the titles for download links: Continue reading “New Canon Firmware Updates Released for EOS R5, R6, EOS-1D X Mark III”

Coming Next : Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens

According to recent reports, Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens is coming next. This Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens will be the world’s fastest 14mm full frame lens in Sony G Master (GM) arsenal, so it could be very expensive.

The wide angle prime optic will be well-suited to landscape, nature, street photography and astrophotography. As a side note, this lens will be about the same size and build quality as the FE 24mm f/1.4 GM. More details after the break! Continue reading “Coming Next : Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens”

Canon EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit Released

Canon has released the new Canon EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit for aspiring content producers and filmmakers.

This Canon EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit bundles the sleek and capable EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless body and  EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM standard zoom lens with the HG-100TBR Tripod Grip for steadier shooting, the DM-E100 Directional Microphone for improved audio quality, and the IFC-600PCU Interface Cable for connecting the camera to a computer for using the camera as a webcam.

Canon EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit: $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Canon EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit Released”