Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Godox: V1 vs V860II: Do You See The Difference?

Sony has become a large enough force in the world of photography that they have lots of flash options, but Godox is one of the few that offer good quality for a reasonable price. Their latest flash the Godox V1 was a little controversial because it copied the Profoto A1 to the point that Profoto […]

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Nitecore NFZ100 3rd Party Smart Z Battery

  NITECORE NFZ100 (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The NITECORE NFZ100 is the first smart camera battery managed with a mobile app. Developed by NITECORE, it is specially designed for Sony camera users and compatible with Sony α7 III, α7R III, α9 (ILCE-9). In NNERGY, an iOS/Android app in your smartphone, you […]

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ECM-B1M Digital Audio Shotgun Microphone Review

CameraLabs posted an interesting demo fo the ECM-B1M Digital Audio Shotgun Microphone and it has a lot of recording options that you can use to maximize your audio quality. The performance is actually pretty good for is size and price, but I would like to see some additional coverage. At this time the Sony a7RIV […]

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Lens Rentals: Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM Tear Down

Lens Rentals has a Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM fail while it was in a clients hands, so when they received it back they decided to disassemble it to see what they found. This is the same lens that set records in their MTF testing so I’m sure it’s a popular one. Below are excerpts from […]

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Amateur Photographer: Sony a7RIV Interview – New IBIS Algorithm, BSI, Megapixel Limits, and More

Amateur Photographer interviewed Ben Pilling the Technical Marketing Manager for Sony’s Alpha 7R IV camera. Below are excerpts from the interview Sony won’t talk about if full-frame is maxed out without losing dynamic range, but do mention they can still work on their BSI to improve sensors, which could be used to add more pixels […]

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Photographer’s Guide to the Sony a6400: Getting the Most from Sony’s Advanced Mirrorless Camera

The Photographer’s Guide to the Sony a6400: Getting the Most from Sony’s Advanced Mirrorless Camera is available on Amazon for those looking for help with their Sony a6400 or as a gift. It is currently only available digitally, but it paperback will be available soon. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Sony a6400: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Book […]

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