Sony a7SIII Rumored to Feature 4K120p and a Cooling Fan

Sony a7S III is rumored to feature 4K video at 120p and a cooling fan.

Sony will announce the flagship a9 II next month, after a9 II, the next camera from Sony could be the highly-anticipated a7S III. Expect the official announcement in early 2020. Here are some latest rumors on Sony a7S III: Continue reading “Sony a7SIII Rumored to Feature 4K120p and a Cooling Fan”

Rumor: Olympus E-M5 III to be launched on October 17th

According to recent Micro Four Thirds rumors,  the next camera from Olympus presumed to be the OM-D E-M5 III. It will be announced on October 17, 2019, and feature the same 20-megapixel sensor that’s inside the E-M1 II.

The Olympus E-M5 Mark III MFT camera is said to be a normal evolution model with a focus on miniaturization and weight reduction, including new functions and mechanisms. Just“small and light” is not attractive.

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Nikon Z50 APS-C Mirrorless Camera Coming Soon with 2 DX Z NIKKOR Lenses

First Nikon Z-mount APS-C mirrorless camera is on the horizon. According to recent rumors, it will be called Nikon Z50.

The Nikon Z50 APS-C Mirrorless Camera to be announced soon with  NIKKOR Z DX 16-55mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens. 

DX-format Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera will feature 20MP APS-c sensor and offer 11fps burst. The new camera will use the Nikon EN-EL25 Battery.

It seems that Nikon will be using the Z(x) naming for full-frame and Z(xx) for APS-C. Below are some specs info about Nikon Z50 and two DX Z-mount lenses: Continue reading “Nikon Z50 APS-C Mirrorless Camera Coming Soon with 2 DX Z NIKKOR Lenses”

Best Memory Cards for Sony a7R IV

Best SD memory cards for Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera. Here is the guide for you to get the top recommended & fastest SD cards for Sony a7R IV.

The new Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera has two memory card slots that both support the ultra-fast UHS-II SD cards. This will allow you to maintain great speeds while still recording backup to a second card, and you should spend a little more money to get a UHS-II card if you want the fastest possible results. Featuring a 61MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor and enhanced BIONZ X image processor, the Sony a7R IV can offer impressively high-resolution stills and video while minimizing noise, improving speed, and achieving a wide 15-stop dynamic range. In addition, the Sony a7R IV enables internal UHD 4K30p video recording with a wide 14-stop dynamic range, and it avails fast continuous shooting at up to 10 fps at full resolution with full-time AF/AE.

Simply put, the Sony a7R IV (AmazonB&HAdorama) is an ideal mirrorless camera for enthusiasts, hobbyists and professionals alike. So, in order to get the best out of the Sony a7R IV camera, some fast enough and reliable SD memory cards are your best choice. Since the Sony a7R IV takes UHS-II memory cards in both slots, we recommend using dual UHS-II memory cards. However, if you are just shooting JPEG backups to card slot 2, then you will be able to get away with a UHS-I card.

Below is our list of best & recommended SD memory cards for Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera. Just choose the one you like. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Sony a7R IV”

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens in Development instead of 33mm f/1

Alongside the announcement of the X-Pro 3 camera, Fujifilm has said it is developing a XF 50mm f/1.0 lens for its X-mount mirrorless cameras and cancelling the promised 33mm f/1.

As part of the presentation, Fujifilm’s Head of Product Planning, Takashi Ueno said that the XF 33mm f/1 R WR Lens had become too big and heavy as it was being developed. The latest prototype weighed 1300g (45.8oz), included 15 elements and necessitated the addition of a tripod foot. Instead the company has said it will build a 50mm F1.0, that can be under 900g (31.7oz).

The ultra-fast Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR will be the first mirrorless lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.0 with AF capability. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens in Development instead of 33mm f/1”

New Olympus 500mm MFT Lens is in the Works

The Japanese website Newswitch published an interview with Olympus executive officer Shigemi Sugimoto.

From the interview, “A super telephoto lens that reaches 1000mm in full frame equivalent is under development, and it will reach 2000mm with a 2x teleconverter.”

As you might remember back in June, Olympus has officially announced the 2X teleconverter MC-20 (Adorama | B&H) that is compatible with the company’s 40-150mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 Pro lenses. The M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 will also compatible with the 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro which is currently under development.

You can check out the recap from the interview that mentions the Olympus 500mm MFT lens. Continue reading “New Olympus 500mm MFT Lens is in the Works”

Lexar & ProGrade Digital Announced Their CFexpress Memory Cards

In addition to the new SanDisk Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B, Lexar and ProGrade Digital also announced their CFexpress memory cards.

The newly announced Canon EOS C500 Mark II cinema camera now supports CFexpress cards, and the upcoming Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Nikon D6 will probably support the CFexpress cards.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 unveiled with Titanium Body, Hidden LCD and New Film Simulation

Fujifilm have unveiled the new X-Pro3 rangefinder-style mirrorless camera at an X-summit event in Shibuya, Japan. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera will be officially announced on October 23rd.

For a development announcement, Fuji actually shared quite a bit about the camera in their livestream. The new model will be made out of titanium, making it 10x more scratch-resistant than a stainless steel chassis.

It will also feature an innovative “hidden” LCD screen on the rear, plus a smaller miniature screen which will display basic exposure information and even the currently selected film simulation.  Other new features include a Classic Negative film simulation mode, improved optical and electronic viewfinders.

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Canon EOS Ra Astrophotography Camera Coming in 2020

Canon is planning to introduce a full frame mirrorless camera in EOS R lineup dedicated for astrophotography. This model will be named as Canon EOS Ra, and it is already appeared on an internal Canon roadmap for 2020.

In the past, Canon has released several DSLR models such as EOS 20Da and EOS 60Da for astrophotography. Currently, there is no specs about this EOS Ra full frame astrophotography camera..

Canon also has mentioned the Canon EOS Ra in an EOS R leaflet on one of their official sites. You can download the leaflet here. Continue reading “Canon EOS Ra Astrophotography Camera Coming in 2020”

Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review with Sample Images

DPReview TV’s Chris and Jordan reviewed the new Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera.

Boasting an enhanced 32.5 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, DIGIC 8 image processor and ISO range of 100-25600 (expandable to 51200), the Canon EOS M6 Mark II ($849 at AmazonB&HAdorama) makes it easy to capture sharp, inspiring images and videos, wherever or whenever the moment strikes. And it is capable of recording UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p video and shooting up to 14fps with AF and AE tracking as well as capturing a remarkable 30fps when using RAW Burst Mode with pre-shooting capabilities.

You can watch the Canon EOS M6 Mark II review below and check out the sample pictures gallery here. Continue reading “Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review with Sample Images”