Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Philip Bloom Video Auto-Focus Mega Test Part 1

Philip Bloom started a pretty big video auto focus shoot out between 10 cameras. In Part one Bloom starts off with some pretty typical tests, before trying an impossible test and giving up. The Sony’s all do very well, but so do the dual pixel focus Canon’s. In this video Philip Bloom tests the Sony a7RII […]

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DXO: Sony RX100 V vs IV

DXO compared the Sony RX100 V vs IV and unsurprisingly the sensors are practically identical. The main difference between the two cameras is autofocus and burst capabilities, which are impressive. The upgrades to Sony’s RX100 V autofocus and burst shooting frame rate are welcome improvements for photographers after a high-performance compact. Its incredible 24fps frame rate with […]

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Mathieu Stern’s 3D Printed Lens Project is Inspirational

I think most photographers find lens design interesting, but very few will ever take the time to go beyond creating a pinhole camera themselves. Mathieu Stern’s 3D printed lens is one of a kind and it doesn’t look half bad on his Sony a7II for a print.

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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz 50mm f/0,95 Nocturnus II For Sony EF mount

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz now has a 50mm f/0.95 to go along with their 35mm f/0.95. If you’re looking for a unique classic look Meyer-Optik Gorlitz is one of the few companies retaining the tradition of classical lens design. Most of their lineup is now available from B&H Photo if you didn’t take advantage of their kickstarters. Meyer-Optik Gorlitz […]

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New Sony a6000 Color Graphite Gray

image courtesy of digicame-info Sony will release a new color of the mirror-less camera “α6000” of the APS-C sensor mounted on December 2. It is added, one color “graphite gray”. The sale of body only. Estimated retail price is 60,000 yen. Previously, black, silver, three colors of white had been line up. Graphite gray as […]

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Sony a99II: Low Light Monster?

Bramansde compiled two interesting videos showing off the high ISO capabilities of the Sony a99II while shooting photos and video. You can download his RAW, JPEG and video files here. If you would like to see ever more samples Andreas Peters did a comparison between the a77II, a7II, and a99II. They can be found here. At […]

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