Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Sony a7III, a7RIII, and a9 Firmware Updates Released

ILCE-7RM3 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 2.10 (Windows | Mac) Benefits and Improvements from the latest update Improves the following: In rare cases, the camera may stop functioning while writing RAW data onto an SD card that has already been used multiple times Notes: This may also cause abnormalities in the files managing the images, […]

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Sony is Working on XEVC Based on H.265 (HEVC) Version 2 For 8k

EOSHD leaked the first look at Sony’s new XEVC codec and it looks very promising and it includes 12-bit 4k and 12-bit 8k 4:4:4 capabilities. Even 1080p is getting a boost up to 240fps 10-bit. This H.265 based codec should double image quality. This codec should appear first on a future Sony FS7 or even the Sony a7SIII which […]

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DPReview: Sony a7III vs. Canon EOS R vs. Nikon Z6, Which is Best?

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpsy3r5HEu7/ I have been hands-on with Canon and Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras and they are solid first attempts, but Sony is still king when it comes to mirrorless full frame. DPR published a pretty comprehensive list of reasons for why Sony still has an advantage so I decided to summarize them below. Sony Advantages Canon and […]

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Metz Mecablitz M360 Designed For Mirrorless

mecablitz M360 Compact entry level flash Not only compact mirrorless cameras are in vogue, camera accessories are also getting smaller and more practical. Metz presents an entry level flash that can easily be mounted on any camera and, with its self-explanatory operation, is a reliable companion for many photographers, who especially appreciate speed, for example […]

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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 Firmware Update Ver. 3

Samyang released a firmware update that increases AF-C performance for the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4. You can download the update here. You can also order a lens station here.

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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Roundup

Samyang AF lenses haven’t been around long and initially, they had some AF issues, but Samyang is constantly improving these lenses via a firmware update. If you don’t have a lot of money to spend building out your glass collection or if you’re just getting started in photography it might be best to start with […]

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