Category: Sony

Videos : New AI Tracking For Sony a6400 and a9 Firmware Update

With the Sony A6400 announcement, the company also unveiled that its next-generation AI-based tracking features are also coming to existing cameras via a firmware update. Remember the Sony Artisan Patrick Murphy-Racey’s 2-minute video showing its impressive features video.

Real-time Tracking will be showing up in the a6400 first when it lands in February 2019. It’ll then make its way into the Sony a9 through the free v5.0 firmware update that’s scheduled for March 2019.

There are some videos showing off Sony’s new AF system on the a9. These are also small indicators how fast will be the Sony a9 II. Check it out ! Continue reading “Videos : New AI Tracking For Sony a6400 and a9 Firmware Update”

Sony a6400 Sample Images & Sample Movies

The Sony a6400 is their newest, and most advanced APS-C sensor mirrorless camera. Here are the Sony a6400 Sample Images & Sample Movies.

The Sony a6400 combines exceptional image quality, a compact design, and new technologies for a truly advanced mirrorless camera.

The APS-c E-mount camera will cost $899 body-only and shipping will start in late February. Check at Amazon |B&H Photo Video | Adorama.  Pre-order/in stock/availability tracker for Sony Alpha a6400. Continue reading “Sony a6400 Sample Images & Sample Movies”

Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 – Video Autofocus Comparison

Here is the video autofocus comparison of the Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 cameras.

Max Yuryev compared the high ISO and the continuous autofocus in video mode shooting 4K and 1080P 120FPS between Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 cameras. Continue reading “Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 – Video Autofocus Comparison”

Rumored Sony a6700/a7000 Specs : 26MP, 12fps, 4K, Dual SD Slot

According to recent reports Sony will soon announce a new high-end  a6700/a7000 APS-C mirrorless camera. Here are the rumored Sony a6700/a7000 specs!

According to dimensions in A6700 specs we can foresee that this will be reflected in a bigger body. So we hope that it doesn’t overheat like previous Alpha A6xxx series cameras. The flagship APS-c mirrorless camera is expected to be announced in early 2019. Continue reading “Rumored Sony a6700/a7000 Specs : 26MP, 12fps, 4K, Dual SD Slot”

Sony a6400 Pre-order/In Stock/Availability Tracker

Here is the Sony a6400 pre-order/in stock/availability tracker.

The Sony Alpha a6400 is an updated 24.2MP midrange APS-C mirrorless camera, It includes an autofocus acquisition of 0.02 seconds, Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking capabilities, high-speed shooting up to 11 fps and silent shooting up to 8 fps, both with AF/AE tracking, an upgraded BIONZ X image processing engine, a fully tiltable 180° LCD touchscreen, UHD 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, internal recording for time-lapse videos, and more. Here is a pre-order/in stock/availability tracker for Sony Alpha a6400: Continue reading “Sony a6400 Pre-order/In Stock/Availability Tracker”

Best Lenses for Sony a7 III

Best Lenses for Sony a7 III full frame E-mount mirrorless camera. Looking for recommended lenses for your Sony a7III? Here are the top recommended Sony a7 III lenses.

The Sony A7 III is an excellent all-around FF camera and so the lenses you will find in this guide are perfect for many different types of photography. With a 24MP sensor, 10 frames per second, 4K video and built-in image stabilization, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing; the camera is great for any scenario. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony a7 III”

Sony A9 II, A7S III and A7R IV to Feature 8K Video

Sony is actively working to implement 8K videos for the upcoming mirrorless cameras.  According to recent reports, the cameras that are likely to have 8K video in the near future are Sony A9 II, A7S III and A7R IV.

The company will allegedly announce two new sensors. One of the Sony full frame sensor will be capable of 60 megapixel stills, 16 channels, and 8K video recording. The other one is 36MP. This means we might see the 60MP sensor on the Sony A7R IV and 36MP BSI stacked sensor on the Sony A9 II. Continue reading “Sony A9 II, A7S III and A7R IV to Feature 8K Video”

Sony Announced Major Firmware for a9 & a7R III & a7 III

Sony announced major firmware updates for the Alpha A9, A7 III and a7R III camera.

The a9 updates adds a range of features, including improved tracking in both stills and video, as well as extending Eye AF to animals, something Sony showed at Photokina back in September. The a7R III and a7 III will also gain the improved Eye-AF and animal Eye AF, as well as time-lapse capabilities.

The a9  (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama)  firmware updates will be coming in two waves: version 5.0 will be available in March while version 6.0 is slated for ‘summer.’ Firmware version 3.0 for the a7 III and a7R III will arrive in April. You can see the full details below. Continue reading “Sony Announced Major Firmware for a9 & a7R III & a7 III”

Best Lenses for Sony A6400

Best Lenses for Sony A6400 mirrorless camera. Looking for recommended lenses for your Sony Alpha a6400? Here are the top rated Sony a6400 lenses.

The Sony a6400 camera is the new mid-range APS-C E-mount mirrorless camera. The a6400’s specs revolve around a familiar 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS image sensor, once again paired with an Bionz X image processor. Sony’s latest follows the last two camera generations by including a hot shoe mount and a microphone jack, as well as 4K video recording at 24 or 30 fps. The camera sports continuous shooting up to 11 fps using its mechanical shutter, or 8 fps in its silent shooting mode, with continuous AF / AE tracking. If you’re wondering about the math, that would be 116 frames of JPEG Standard or 46 frames of RAW compressed images. It is really amazing! Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony A6400”

Sony A9 Firmware 5.0 Real Time Tracking Video

Sony A9 firmware 5.0 will be available from March. Patrick Murphy-Racey has posted a Youtube video showing the tracking feature. The new tracking feature is already inside the Sony A6400 bodies that will start shipping in February of 2019.

From the video, we can see that the Sony A9 (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama) has an impressive read time tracking with this firmware 5.0. Check it out.

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