DA: Sony A1 vs Canon R3 – You Can’t Go Wrong With Either, But Sony Has a Better Ecosystem For Now

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 19, 2022

Dustin Abbott posted his Sony A1 vs Canon R3 shoot out which you can watch above or read our bullet point summary below:

  • Canon R3 is a little cheaper
  • Canon R3 has a built-in grip that makes it larger
  • Canon R3 might feel like more for your money
  • Canon R3 has redundant controls and more battery storage
  • Sony A1 is more compact even stealthy
  • Sony A1 can be used for more applications
  • Both cameras do 30fps electronic shutter
  • Canon R3 does 12fps mechanical shutter
  • Sony A1 does 10fps mechanical shutter
  • The mechanical shutter is an afterthought really since the electronic shutter has gotten so good
  • Canon R3 can do 1/64,000th of a second while the Sony A1 can only do 1/32,000th
  • Both have good anti-flicker an 1/180th electronic shutter flash sync
  • Sony A1 has double the resolution of the Canon R3 with 50MP vs 24MP
  • Canon R3 has a slightly better high ISO
  • Sony A1 might have a slight dynamic range advantage, but they are similar
  • Sony A1 has the better sensor
  • Both have amazing AF and tracking
  • DA slightly favors the Canon R3 tracking because the visual process is a little more engaging
  • Both cameras are so good at AF that they feel like cheating
  • Canon R3 has a deeper buffer for shooting continuous compared to the Sony A1 due to the resolution difference
  • Canon R3 540 JPG and 150 full RAW and 420 lossless compressed before the buffer fills
  • Sony A1 400 JPG and 238 compressed lossless RAW before the buffer fills
  • Canon R3 feels a little more responsive emptying the buffer
  • Sony A1 high resolution is a little more resolution than Canon R3 due to the cropping flexibility or shooting APS-C mode
  • Canon R3 9.3mp vs Sony A1 22mp when cropping to APS-C
  • Sony has a better lens ecosystem at the moment
  • Sony G Master is every bit as good as Canon L glass but it is smaller and cheaper and Sony has a lot of great third party lenses at the moment
  • Canon R3 has a better rear LCD
  • Canon eye control is unique
  • Sony A1 has a higher resolution EVF
  • Both cameras will be a delight for sports
  • Body style and resolution are really what your choice comes down too
  • These are the best cameras that either company has produced

Sony A1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Canon R3: B&H Photo / Adorama

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PB: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD – Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 18, 2022


Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon

Photography blog published its full review of the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD, which you can read here giving it an essential rating and 5/5 stars or you can check out the excerpt below:

This is a fantastic all-round zoom lens that could effectively replace two fast zooms in your lens arsenal… could be a one lens solution for event photographers… This is one sharp lens throughout the generous zoom range and at both the centre and edges of the frame, and in our opinion it’s more than good enough to effectively replace not only those two 28-70mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms, but also a bagful of primes if you don’t mind slightly slower maximum apertures… it quickly reaches f/2.2 at around 40mm and f/2.8 at around 80mm, having the ability to shoot between f/2-f/2.8 from 35-80mm is something that very few zoom lenses offer… value for money will ultimately come down to how you view the versatile all-in-one nature of this lens, and how it might fit into your day-to-day shooting… The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is a potential game-changer for many photographers and a lens that gets us off to a flying start for 2022!

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B&H Photo Imaging USA Show Specials

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 17, 2022


B&H Photo has some Imaging USA Show Specials that will be available from Jan 16-18th so there are only 2 days left. You can find all the savings here at B&H Photo.

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Godox V860IIIS 10% Off For a Limited Time

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 17, 2022


For a limited time, you can save 10% on a Godox V860IIIS by using claim code 637ATYZT at check out on Amazon. There are only a few flashes left so don’t delay and the code is only valid until January 23rd.

About this item

  • Built-in Godox 2.4G Wireless X System: the V860IIIS Built-in Godox 2.4G Wireless X System offers all-in-one functions, GN60 High Guide Number, and 20 to 200 Zoom Flash Coverage, Up to 100 Meters Transmission Distance. Optical transmission with even illumination and stable output.
  • Better Battery Performance: the Godox V860III-S is the upgraded version of Godox V860IIs, which features a new battery with a higher capacity(7.2V/2600mAh) offering 1.5s recycle time and 480 full power flashes. The battery is also interchangeable with V1, making your potential pack lighter.
  • Fully Support TTL Functions: The Godox V860III-S is compatible with Sony cameras, Supporting TTL auto flash, manual flash, 1/8000 high-speed sync, flash exposure compensation, flash exposure lock,first-curtain sync, second curtain sync, modeling flash, etc.
  • Upgraded Functions： the Godox V860III-S Added a modeling light at the front to aid pre-visualization, and blend with ambient light, with brightness dimmable in 10 levels; Newly Added a quick button on the side to switch from manual mode to TTL mode quickly; Updated a quick release lock to a quick lever to lock the Speedlight into place on your camera’s hot-shoe.
  • Master & Slave Flash: V860IIIS as a master unit to control Sony camera flashes e.g. HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M via wireless; as a slave unit under control of Sony camera flashes e.g. HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M.

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.2 GM Coming in 2022

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 16, 2022


It looks like Sony will be updating the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM soon with a Sony FE 85mm f/1.2 GM. It looks like a lot of glass is going to be updated in the near future with high megapixel cameras becoming increasingly desirable. It’s going to be interesting to see if others can keep up with Sony considering how comprehensive their lens selection has become.

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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PB: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II – Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 15, 2022


Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II SEL70200GM2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Photography blog published its full review of the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, which you can read here giving it an essential rating and 5/5 stars or you can check out the excerpt below:

The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS is the first ever G-Master lens that Sony have decided to update, and while the original version was itself no slouch, it’s clear that this new Mark II edition is a step above its predecssor in virtually every regard… greater sharpness, more pleasing bokeh effects, faster auto-focusing, improved weather-resistance, a closer focusing distance, more controls … aperture ring … lighter construction … this their best possible 70-200mm lens … distortion and vignetting are well controlled, and bokeh is noticeably nicer … Other than a tendency for exhibiting a little too much flare when shooting directly into the sun, there’s almost nothing to complain about … price is the only real downside.

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