DPRTV: Sony a7RV Review – A Great Stills Camera Gets Better

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 14, 2023

DPRTV just posted its review, which you can watch above or read the summary of below:

  • Better experience than with other cameras
  • Updated EVF and IBIS are great
  • Controls are useable
  • Customizable color for focus box
  • Great articulating screen that can do everything
  • Most of the updated land well
  • Great AF that makes the camera a joy to use
  • Sony a7RIV is also a great option, but the updates make the a7RV a worthy upgrade
  • The image quality is great, just like the a7RIV
  • The sensor read-out speed could be better
  • Multishop mode motion correction is great to have to freeze moving subjects
  • Dust is still an issue on Sony bodies
  • You can now set the shutter to close when the lens is off, which helps with the dust
  • AF is excellent even for sports and action photography
  • Human recognition works well to keep on the subject you intended
  • Sony AF just keeps getting better, even with multiple subjects
  • Sony really only competes with Sony at this point since no one is close
  • Lots of video options that are useful, but the rolling shutter is very bad, so there is no idea record mode
  • Subsampled modes are the only somewhat acceptable way to deal with rolling shutter
  • Best video AF from a Sony camera so far, but not perfect
  • Video is compromised compared to other cameras
  • It’s a shame the video ends with all the negatives about video, because this is a great stills camera

Sony a7RV:B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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NiSi 9mm f/2.8 Aspherical Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 13, 2023


The NiSi 9mm f/2.8 Aspherical was announced last September, but the lens has only recently been listed on Amazon and B&H Photo.

  • Sony E Mount/APS-C Format
  • 13.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 113° field of view
  • Create Beautiful Sunstars from f/2.8 to f/16
  • Compact metal construction
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
  • Manual Focus Operation
  • 14 Elements in 12 Groups | 2x double side aspherical elements + 4x extra-low dispersion elements
  • Precise optical design retaining high image definition from the center to the corners
  • Minimal distortion and vignetting
  • 67mm standard filter thread and supports the NiSi 100mm filter system
  • Yellow weather seal at the mount
  • The minimum focus distance is 0.2m/7.9″
  • Super Flare Resistance
  • Low coma for Astrophotography
  • Weights 364g/12.8oz
  • NiSi Lenses purchased from authorized dealers will be eligible for a 2-year warranty
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Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 12, 2023


Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports:
B&H Photo / Adorama

Sample Images
Sigma

Reviews / Hands-on / Previews / etc…

Videos

 

Official Videos

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MonsterAdapter LA-NE1 (Contax) and LA-KE1 (Pentax) Firmware Updates Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 11, 2023


MonsterAdapter LA-KE1: B&H Photo
MonsterAdapter KA-NE1: B&H Photo

LA-NE1 firmware v02 released
Posted by ZhouJohn on

January 10, 2023, MonsterAdapter officially released the v02 firmware of the LA-NE1: Contax N-mount to Sony E-mount electronic adapter.

What’s in this update:

  • Fixed an issue where some zoom lenses failed AF after zooming.

Note: If you are not experiencing any problems with zoom lenses, you can ignore this update.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgX6HrvXLNv5gyk9wqcua5tR_uQ-?e=vgQkeY

MonsterAdapter is pleased to release the v03 firmware for Pentax K-mount to Sony E-mount electronic adapter LA-KE1.
By following LA-EA4r and LA-FE1, new firmware of LA-KE1 v03 also adds  new focus drive algorithm: G Driver II, which effectively improves the auto focus performance of K-mount screw-driven lenses on Sony mirrorless cameras (including AF-S single focus and AF-C continuous focus). According to the team tests, the focusing speed in many scenes has been able to equal or exceed the Pentax SLRs on last E-mount cameras. Which will make your shooting experience more enjoyable.

Note 1: G Driver needs the support by the camera, please see below for the list of compatible bodies. In case of a suitable camera, the adapter will automatically enable the G Driver I or II, and other cameras will continue to use the existing driver.

Note 2: Due to lens technical reasons, G Driver for LA-KE1 is only available for screw-driven lenses supported by LA-KE1, lenses with SDM/DC/PLM motors will continue to use existing focus algorithm. If the lens is a dual-drive lens, the screw-driven mode can support G Driver, while the SDM mode will continue to use existing one.

Get MonsterAdapter LA-FE1 firmware v03 here (for Windows PC only):
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgX6HrvXLNv5gyihMd1_wT_umIXk?e=XvjBey

via PentaxRumors

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DJI RS 3 Mini Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 10, 2023


DJI RS 3 Mini: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

DJI Treats Mirrorless Camera Owners To New Travel Stabilizer DJI RS 3 Mini
DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces DJI RS 3 Mini, a lightweight handheld travel stabilizer developed specifically to support today’s mainstream brands of mirrorless cameras and lenses. With a smaller and lighter body, the DJI RS 3 Mini continues the excellent stabilization performance of the RS 3 series, allowing users to create professional-grade content while traveling around landscapes or in urban locations. Furthermore, weighing less than 800 g (1.8 lbs), the gimbal can carry a weight of up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs), features Bluetooth shutter control, a 3rd generation stabilization algorithm, native horizontal and vertical camera mounting, and a 1.4-inch color touchscreen.

“Since the introduction of DJI’s Ronin series for cinematography in professional environments, DJI has been working on bringing professional-grade technology to an increasing number of content creators,” said Paul Pan, Senior Product Line Manager at DJI. “The DJI RS 3 Mini is testament to DJI’s core value of bringing innovative stabilization technology to everyone with a love of capturing their moments in a photo or on video. Now, anyone with a mirrorless camera can experience the same industry-leading technology used on film sets and studios across the globe.” Read More »

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Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports Price Point Revealed

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 9, 2023


It looks like the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports will cost around $2,255.53, according to the leaked pricing data in yen. This will likely turn out to be $2,199 to $2,299.

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
Suggested retail price: 368,500 yen including tax Retail price: 297,000 yen
including tax (no point redemption), 330,000 yen including tax (10% point redemption)

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports 

  • Lens construction: 27 elements in 19 groups
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 45-260cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:2.4
  • Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Filter diameter: 105mm
  • Size: φ119.4mm x 279.2mm (281.2mm for E-mount version)
  • Weight: 2495g (2485g for E-mount version)
  • Hood: LH1144-02
  • Lens cap: LC-740E
  • Mount: L mount, Sony E mount
  • Reservation start date: January 13, 2023 10:00 am
  • Scheduled release date: February 17, 2023
  • New development adopted HLA (Hi-response Linear Actuator)

via asobinet

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