Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-T30

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 14, 2019

At least one reviewer had a Sony a6400 on hand while testing the new Fujifilm X-T30 and he decided to compare the pair pretty in depth. The Sony a6400 beat the Fujifilm X-T30 in AF hands down, but shockingly the reviewer calls it a tie.

Sony a6400:

  • 24.2MP
  • Identical ISO performance up to 6400 ISO
  • Both Struggle to focus at 1600 ISO and beyond
  • Sony had an AF advantage because the model can go in and out of the frame without losing lock
  • Sony has digital stability via steady shot when filming
  • Bad rolling shutter during video
  • Sony’s colors are all over the place and need some tweaking
  • Sony’s skin tones are a bit flat and lacking detail
  • One handed shooting ergonomics
  • a6400 has bad controls but feels secure in your hand
  • Centered tripod mount that doesn’t block the battery
  • Forward facing LCD screen that flips up, which can be obscured
  • Not great for vlogging
  • No record time max so record until your battery dies or SD card fills
  • The overheating issue seems to be fixed
  • No audio out
  • Inferior video to Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30:

  • 26.1MP
  • Identical ISO performance up to 6400 ISO
  • Both Struggle to focus at 1600 ISO and beyond
  • Fujifilm X-T30 forgets its AF subject if it leaves the frame
  • Fujifilm just has OIS while filming
  • No rolling shutter when recording video
  • Fujifilm has better color and gradients
  • Great skin tons with lots of detail
  • No real grip for one-handed shooting
  • X-T30 has better physical controls but doesn’t feel secure in your hand
  • Bad location of the tripod mount
  • No forward facing LCD
  • vlogging might be hard without a forward facing screen
  • Exchanged the h.265 encoding from the X-T3 and reduced the top compression level to 200mps h.264 and reduced the recording time for 4k to 10 minutes and 15 minutes for 1080p.
  • Can get 4:2:2 unlimited recording time to an external recorder
  • Audio out USB-C so USB-C headphones or dongle
  • Audio in is 2.5 and there is an adapter to go from 2.5 to 3.5
  • Superior video quality to the a6400
  • The better menu system, but comes down to preference

Both are an incredible value and you really should try them out in person if you can with a test SD card in a store.

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Sony a6400: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T30: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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How Tough Are Sony SD Tough Cards

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 13, 2019

Cameta Camera performed the following testing on a Sony Tough Card and it passed all of them without an issue until they ran over it with a car and cracked the card.

Rinse cycle test
Freezer test
Heat test
Dirt test
Stress test

I wonder if others will start making generic cards with a single sealed design to increase reliability like Sony’s Tough card. The Sony Tough cards look to be the best cards on the market at this time if you care about reliability, but they are pricy and a good generic tough card could do well and help to drive down Sony’s prices.

Sony 128GB SF-G Series: B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
Sony 64GB SF-G Series: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 32GB SF-G Series: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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New FIKAZ Bayonet Adapters For Sony E, Fujifilm X, Micro 4/3, Nikon F and Pentax K

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 12, 2019


PRESS RELEASE:

The new FIKAZ bayonet adapters for Sony E, Micro 4/3, Fujifilm X, Nikon F and Pentax K
Polish importer of the Fikaz brand, 180 Degree Sp. z o. o., expands the offer of bayonet adapters with further models, including for cameras with Sony E and Micro 4/3 mounts. Read More »

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DPReview: Sony Real Time Tracking is a Big Leap Foward

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 12, 2019

DPReview posted an interesting demo of their new real-time tracking system and it’s definitely a leap above cameras at its price point. This system makes me want a Sony a9 again, but I think I will wait for the Sony a9 Mark. For now, my Sony a7RIII will have to do.

What makes the new system better? Real-time tracking now uses additional information to track your subject – so much information, in fact, that it feels as if the autofocus system really understands who or what your subject is, making it arguably the ‘stickiest’ system we’ve seen to date.

What does all of this mean for the photographer? Most importantly, it means you have an autofocus system that works reliably in almost any situation. Reframe your composition to place your AF point over your subject, half-press the shutter, and real-time tracking will collect pattern, color, brightness, distance, face and eye information about your subject so comprehensively it can use all that to keep track of your subject in real-time. This means you can focus on the composition and the moment. There is no longer a need to focus (pun intended) on keeping your AF point over your subject, which for years has constrained composition and made it difficult to maintain focus on erratic subjects. – DPReview

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Sony a9 Action Shooting Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a9: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6400 Preorder: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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The Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2019 Starts February 28th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 11, 2019


Sony is getting all their CP+ 2019 sites together for the show and they will once again have the biggest booth this year. We expect to see a few announcements at the event this year so there should be some leaks to look forward to in the coming days, but we know some products are coming soon.

Definitely coming soon
Sony RX0 II
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Not likely for CP+ but probably around NAB 2019
Sony a7000
Sony a7SIII

Might hear more about
Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Mark II
Sony FE 20mm f/2.8 Pancake
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Sony FE 500mm f/4 GM
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM
Sony E 12-24mm f/4
Sony FE 200-600mm

We know Sony is planning on releasing quite a few lenses in the future so maybe we will get a new roadmap soon or something like that. They have done pretty well at fending off Canon and Nikon so far, but they are going to have to get through the standard lenses faster now and start producing some unique glass to compete with Canon’s upcoming mirrorless lens selection.

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Sony Savings Sunday With Trade-In Event

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 10, 2019


B&H Photo is running their trade-in event where you can receive up to a $500 trade-in bonus towards select cameras & lenses. They also have some additional discounts which you can see below.

Body Specials
Sony Alpha a9 w 100-400mm
Sony Alpha a9 w 24-70mm f/2.8
Sony Alpha a7 II w FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 

Sony Alpha a9 w Hard Drive and Bag
Sony Alpha a7R II w Professional Kit
Sony Alpha a7S II w Storage Kit
Sony Alpha a7 II w Accessories

Sony Alpha a6500 w 18-135mm and Accessories
Sony Alpha a6300 w 18-135mm and Accessories

Sony Alpha a6000 w 16-50mm, 55-210mm and Accessories

Sony Alpha a6300 w 16-50mm and Accessories
Sony Alpha a6000 w 16-50mm and Accessories
Sony Alpha a5100 w 16-50mm and Accessories

Sony Alpha a6500 w Accessories
Sony Alpha a6300 w Accessories
Sony Alpha a6000 w Accessories
Sony Alpha a5100 w Accessories

Sony FE Lens Savings
Sony 16mm Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 21mm Ultra-Wide Conversion Lens for FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA(Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

APS-C NEX E-Mount Lenses
Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 20mm f/2.8Sony E 20mm f/2.8 (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 16mm f/2.8 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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