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    Sony a7R V vs Leica SL3: 60MP full-frame cameras compared

    Introduction Photo: Richard Butler At the core, both Sony's a7R V and Leica's SL 3 share a fundamental building block: a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor. But almost everything layered on top of that foundation diverges in radically different directions. With the SL3 having dropped earlier this week...
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    Nikon is acquiring RED Digital Cinema

    Image: RED Nikon has just announced it will be acquiring US cinema camera manufacturer RED Digital Cinema. Founded in 2005 by Jim Jannard, RED has produced cinema cameras that were used in the production of over 25 percent of top-grossing films in the mid 2010s as well as Oscar winners like...
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    Nikon Z fc firmware update 1.60 brings welcome screen and more

    Photo: Richard Butler Nikon has released firmware version 1.60 for the Z fc , which includes a few tweaks and creature comforts for the 2021 camera. Buy now: $997 w/ 16-50mm at Amazon $997 w/ 16-50mm B&H Photo $997 w/ 16-50mm at Adorama The update adds a variety of new 'welcome...
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    Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G sample gallery

    Photo: Eric Limer Sony's FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is a fast, compact walk-around lens for its full-frame E-mount cameras. We took it out in snow and sun in New Jersey to put it through its paces. Recent Videos In practice, we found that it makes for a light and portable package with convenient and...
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    Nikon's Z9 slated to go to the moon in 2026

    The Nikon Z9 is going to the moon. NASA has selected the high-end Z9, one of the most complete cameras we've ever tested, as the official handheld camera for the Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2026 (give or take), which will put astronauts on the moon for the first time since 1972...
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    World Photography Organisation announces professional finalists for Sony World Photography Awards 2024

    Sony World Photography Awards finalists The World Photography Organization has announced the professional category finalists and shortlisted photographers for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. This year over 395,000 images from more than 220 countries and territories were submitted...
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    Sony's high-speed transmitter lets you bolt 5G connectivity onto its cameras

    Image: Sony Previously announced in Japan, Sony is bringing its PDT-FP1 5G transmitter to the United States. The smartphone-shaped transmitter is pointedly not a phone (it cannot make calls) but instead uses its 5G connection to transfer files from compatible Sony cameras to an FTP location...
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    Sony promises fast performance on new compact 24-50mm F2.8 lens

    Image: Sony Sony has announced a compact 24-50mm F2.8G lens for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. Coming in at just 440 grams (just under 1 pound), this lens covers the most popular focal lengths for everyday shooting in a chassis 92mm (3.6") long. Recent Videos Sony claims that they've...
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    Nikon Zf vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II: comparing the $2000 full-framers

    Introduction The Panasonic S5 II and Nikon Zf are very different attempts to engage with the enthusiast photographer market The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II and Nikon Zf look like very different cameras but they currently represent their respective manufacturer's main offering for keen...
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    Megadap ETZ21 Pro review: A Sony-to-Nikon mirrorless lens adapter with impressive autofocus performance

    Photo: Dan Bracaglia It’s okay to be curious – the Megadap ETZ21 Pro is an affordable and surprisingly compact AF-capable accessory for adapting Sony E-mount glass to Nikon Z-mount bodies, including both full-frame and cropped lenses/cameras. Recent Videos Priced at $250, the ETZ21 Pro...
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    Sony a9 III available today: global shutter comes early

    For those waiting for Sony's innovative a9 III pro sports camera, we have good news: it's available to buy today, weeks earlier than expected. This $6000 camera is the first mirrorless camera to use a global shutter, which allows for 120 fps burst shooting with no rolling shutter. Another perk...
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    Firmware update brings Pixel Shift and bird detection to Nikon Z8

    Nikon has released firmware version 2.0 for its Z8 high-end mirrorless camera, adding features for still and video shooters. Recent Videos Fans of avian photography will be pleased to see the addition of a dedicated bird detection mode. As with the Z9, Nikon claims improvements in recognition...
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    Nikon NX Tether 2.0 adds video shooting, live view, additional settings control

    Nikon has released NX Tether 2.0, which brings numerous features from the "classic" Camera Control Pro 2 software to modern mirrorless cameras. Recent Videos NX Tether 2 now offers full-time live view for both stills and video, even wirelessly when using the Z8/Z9. Users can now adjust a lot...
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    Sony ZV-1 Mark II review, a vlogging camera with excellent video that thrives in auto modes

    83% Overall score Jump to conclusion Product images by Shaminder Dulai The Sony ZV-1 Mark II is a vlogging-focused compact camera built around a 20MP Type 1 (13.2 x 8.8mm) Stacked CMOS sensor and an 18-50mm equivalent F1.8-4.0 lens. Besides the new focal length range, much of this camera...
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    Sony World Photography Awards Student and Youth shortlists announced

    Sony World Photography Awards Student and Youth shortlists announced Photo: Chengchen Wang, China Mainland, Shortlist, Youth Competition, Sony World Photography Awards 2024 This week, the World Photography Organization announced the shortlist for Student and Youth Photographer of the...
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    Nikon Zf real world sample galleries

    Recent Videos Nikon's Zf is a full-frame camera designed to be a head turner; built around a 24MP BSI CMOS sensor, it combines excellent image quality, very good autofocus and classic styling that borrows from the manufacturer's film bodies of yesteryear. As part of our review we took it out on...
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    Sony is bringing shutter angle to the FX3 and FX30 (eventually)

    Image: Sony Since they were released in 2021 and 2022, respectively, Sony's two more affordable alpha-branded Cinema Line cameras, the FX3 and FX30, have been missing an exceedingly valuable creature comfort possessed by the more premium FX6: the ability to set exposure using shutter angle...
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    Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II sample gallery

    Recent Videos Sony's 16-35mm F2.8 GM II lens is smaller, lighter and more capable than its predecessor. Optical improvements come in the form of better corner-to-corner sharpness and a new close-focus distance of just 22 cm. Meanwhile, an 11-bladed aperture produces stunning sun stars when...
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    Nikon Zf added to studio scene

    As part of completing our Nikon Zf review, we've run the camera through our standard test scene, to see how it performs. Recent Videos As usual, this means it can now be selected from within other reviews, so you can compare it to the cameras of your choosing. The Zf is based around a 24MP...
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    Sony a9 III review in progress

    Product photos: Richard Butler The Sony a9 III is the company's latest high-speed pro sports camera. It features a Stacked CMOS sensor capable of shooting at 120 fps and able to read all its pixels out simultaneously: the long hoped-for 'global' shutter. Key features 24MP global shutter...


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