DPReview: Sony RX10 IV Gets Gold Award For Being “most wholly capable all-in-one camera package money can buy”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 16, 2017


The Sony RX10 is one of the cameras I recommend to people looking to get into photography more often than any other camera and for good reason. You simply can’t beat the value of a solid camera with a quality 24-600mm lens built in. Not everyone will buy the right lens for the job, but if you have an RX10 with you then chances are you can figure out how to get the shot. The only RX series has always represented an incredible value for photographers that don’t want to travel light, but it is also a great camera for people looking to get into more serious photography. You just can’t go wrong with a RX camera. Read the full review here.

Sony RX10 Mark IV: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

ProsCons
  • 20MP 1″ sensor capable of excellent image quality
  • 24-600mm equivalent F2.4-4 lens is optically excellent
  • 315-point phase detection AF system
  • High quality, class-leading 4K
  • 24 fps burst shooting with autofocus and autoexposure is truly impressive
  • Impressive dynamic range capture in Raw, JPEG and video, thanks to DRO and S-Log2
  • Responsive touchscreen can be used as a touchpad with eye to finder
  • Rolling shutter is very well controlled even with fast moving subjects
  • Effective optical stablization
  • Camera can be charged and powered (if your battery dies) with USB
  • High frame rate (HFR) video modes useful and high quality
  • Wi-Fi integration is straightforward
  • Bluetooth, NFC useful for Android users
  • Customizable ‘My Menu’ and ‘Function Menu’ for storing most-used features
  • ‘AF Area Regist.’ and ‘Memory Recall’ allow for quick access to saved settings
  • Headphone and microphone ports
  • AF modes can be confusingly redundant and need refining
  • No lock-on AF in 4K or 1080/120p
  • Touchscreen can not be used to navigate menu/function menu
  • Can not zoom in AF-C with AF-on
  • A built-in ND filter, as offered in the RX10 II, would be super useful
  • Zoom speed still too slow even when maxed out
  • Small buttons feel mushy
  • Does not ship with standalone charger
  • No in-camera Raw conversion
  • May be too bulky for some
  • May be too pricey for some
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Sony Imaging Edge Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 16, 2017


You can download Sony’s Imaging Edged from here.

Features:

Viewer: Image selection (Viewer)

  • Convenient to quickly check image after shooting, used in combination with [Remote] and [Edit] functions.
  • The result of shooting image can be quickly displayed by working together with [Remote]. File import is not necessary because it can reference folders. It also enables you to check the shooting image by using grid and guides.
  • Shows image data such as RAW and JPEG in list display. In [Edit] you can select images to develop RAW file.
  • Rating information can be transformed to XMP*(Adobe compatible), therefore can be transferred to Adobe Bridge and Photoshop.

Edit: RAW Development

  • A high-quality RAW development and adjustment function is implemented.
  • You can adjust aspects of the image such as brightness, color, and white balance.
  • You can adjust the image quality of ARQ-format images generated by Pixel Shift Multi Shooting and develop them into TIFF, JPEG, or other formats.

Remote: Shooting via live viewing on PC screen

  • A remote shooting application that lets you perform shooting operations while checking the images in Live View on the large screen of a computer.
  • Composition adjustment (Grid, Guide, Live View): The Grid, Guide, and Overlay functions allow you to make detailed adjustments to the composition.
  • Focus adjustment (Aria focus, zoom display): You can efficiently make detailed focus adjustments with Aria focus, zoom display, and manual focus functions.
  • From checking image to RAW development: Image is automatically exported to PC, where you can use RAW development features such as checking, selecting, and adjusting quality.

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting (Remote, Viewer, and Edit)

  • Remote Shooting: Remote
    • Remote Shooting using a computer – After connecting the camera and the computer via USB, you can use Remote to perform Remote Shooting. You can check the composition, focus, and exposure on the computer screen before you shoot.
  • Confirmation and composition: Viewer
    • Combining and browsing the shot images – When you are done shooting, the uncombined RAW images (ARW format) are transferred to the computer. Combined RAW data (ARQ format) is automatically generated on the computer, and you can browse it using Viewer. With Viewer, you can also combine and browse images shot with Pixel Shift Multi Shooting using only the camera and not the computer.
  • Adjustment and development: Edit
    • Adjusting the image quality and Output – The combined image can be developed into the JPEG or TIFF format by adjusting the image quality using Edit.

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RAYQUAL Sony α Mount Adapter to Hasselblad V

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 16, 2017


Miyamoto Seisakusho (RAYQUAL) released 2 mount adapters for lenses for Hasselblad V system on November 15. For Sony E mount and FUJIFILM X mount. The price is open. Direct sales price is 27,930 yen (tax included) each. Designed with emphasis on rigidity and robustness to fit the lens for medium format camera. A tripod seat is provided as standard (detachable is impossible). Internal reflection measures such as attaching a light shielding plate were applied inside. The step provided on the outer circumference part is said to have an effect to make it easier to fit into the hand and easy to hold.

via dc.watch

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Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 Lens Available For Sony A-Mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 15, 2017


The Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens is a huge lens that was originally released for Sony E-mount, I am curious how they dealt with the flange distance in their design. The price of the lens is ¥330,000 excluding tax (around $2,900).

Specs and Samples: Read More »

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Sony a7RIII 32,000 ISO Video Full Frame/Crop and a7RIII Settings For Sports

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 14, 2017

The Sony a7RIII is a very well rounded camera as you can see from the above video test and below sports settings. It should satisfy almost any photographer or videographer. It will be interesting to see what the shortcomings of this camera are if any, beyond Sony menus, once it officially launches, but if it passes a decent heat test then I am not sure what would prevent this from becoming a go-to camera for most photographers.

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Sony a7RIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 24-105mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE Firmware 0.2

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 14, 2017


Samyang/Rokinon AF 35mm f/2.8 FE firmware 0.2 is now available.

Software: AF 35mm F2.8 FE Firmware Version 0.2 (Click to download)

* The firmware update is for AF 35mm F2.8 FE lens with Firmware Version 0.1.
* The firmware update is only for owners of below 6 camera models supporting ‘Fast Hybrid AF’  feature. – α5100, α6000, α6300,α6500, α7RII, α9

Improvement: It fixes an issue where ‘Fast Hybrid AF’ is not working in 6 cameras models when the focus mode is set to ‘AF-C’ and focus point is set to ‘Wide’ or ‘Zone’.

How to update:

1) Download the firmware on your computer
2) Download the Samyang Lens Manager software on your computer
3) Connect Samyang Lens Station to your computer with the lens attached
4) Firmware will be automatically updated
※ Guideline SAMYANG Lens Station for SONY

Rokinon AF 35mm f/2.8 FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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