Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Photons to Photos Estimates Sony a9 Dynamic Range Compared to Nikon D5 and Canon 1DX Mark II, Plus Daily a9 Coverage

Photons to Photos has quickly become the go-to place for technical camera information first since first being featured on FujiAddict. Their estimated dynamic range of the Sony a9 puts it in a neck and neck battle with the Nikon D5 and Canon 1DX Mark II. I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if their estimates are […]

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Sony a99II Reviews and Sony 135mm f1.8 Discontinued?

Lots of Canon/Nikon photographers are taking a second look at Sony cameras after the announcement of the Sony a9 and now there might be one more additional detail to take into consideration. A user on the DPReview forums has reported that the Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA is being discontinued. Currently, this lens is in […]

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Sony a9 Kai, RAW and More

Most of the really big Sony a9 details dropped yesterday, but The Last Word pointing out how the a9 drops to 12-bit in continuous mode and Gordon Laing’s hour long video review were probably the biggest. I’m curious if the drop to 12-bit is only at the most extreme settings, but I guess we will […]

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Sony Imaging Pro Support Now Accepting Signups

Sony Imaging Pro Support is now available here. To join you must have a Minimum of 2 Sony full-frame camera bodies, Minimum of 3 Sony ZEISS® and/or G Series lenses, Be an active and full-time professional photographer, and Provide professional work samples. Benefits include: Expert Support Dedicated phone and email support Monday to Sunday 7am – 4pm PT 3-day repair […]

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Sony a9 Embargo Lifted: Content Roundup Refresh Throughout The Day (Last Updated 4:50)

Sony lifted their embargo on images today and we are seeing some of the first images form the Sony a9 and while it seems to live up to much of the hype there are a few limitation. Extreme lighting situations can cause some banding, but it will be very rare, flash sync speed is limited […]

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Sony a9 Reviews Beginning

Every camera launch is different, but the first review in progress emerging from camera labs made me wonder how long photographers were given access to the Sony a9 in advance of the announcement, to make the bold statements that they have. Generally speaking a few photographers are given cameras early to prepare reviews a few weeks before […]

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