Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

DXO vs Photons to Photos Nikon D850 vs Sony a7RII results

For a while now DXO’s dominance, objectivity, and legitimacy have been in question and the recent release of the Nikon D850 results should require further explaining. Photons to Photos has quickly become the gold standard for quick and objective sensor dynamic range measurements and while DXO’s results somewhat match Photon on Photo’s results, DXO seems to […]

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Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Reviewed by ePhotozine and Samples

ePhotozine reviewed the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 using the Sony a7RII in APS-C mode and it did pretty well for an inexpensive Chinese lens. “Looking first at central sharpness, at f/1.1 the standard is only fair and the image is really quite soft. By f/2 the image sharpness is very good, and from f/2.8 right through to f/16 […]

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Does Sensor Size Matter? Sony a7RII vs a6500 and Sony a7S vs Panasonic GH4

Lots of photographers and cinematographers are thinking about sensor size today with so many affordable full frame options and high priced crop sensor cameras available. Manny Ortiz made a pretty good a7rII vs a6500 real-world comparison video, while biscuitsalive compared the Sony a7S and Panasonic GH4. Sensor size largely comes down to preference today even when shooting high […]

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Sony Receives Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award 69th Engineering Emmy Awards

The Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award Honors an agency, company or institution whose contributions over time have substantially impacted television technology and engineering. Recipient: Sony Corporation Established in 1946 as the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation, Sony Corporation’s contributions in technology, content and services have significantly influenced all areas of television production. Today, Sony is […]

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New Rokinon Savings

Full Frame AF Lenses: Save $200 on the Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 FE at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Adorama Save $220 on the Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8 FE at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Adorama APS-C Lenses: Save $80 on Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Adorama Save $40 on Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Adorama Save $40 on Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Adorama

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Photons To Photos: Sony a6500 Dynamic Range Results

Photons on Photos published results for the Sony a6500 today and surprisingly it comes in below the Sony a6300 and Fujifilm X-T2. You can manipulate the full results here if you are interested. Sony a6500: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a6300: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Fujifilm X-T2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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