PP: Sony a7RV, Canon R5 Mark II, and Nikon Z8 Compared

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 6, 2024

Sony a7RV:B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Canon EOS R5 Mark II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z8: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Petapixel published a video comparing the Sony a7RV, Canon R5 Mark II, and Nikon Z8 that you can watch above or check out a summary of it below:

  • Sony a7RV $3,900, Nikon Z8 $4,000, Canon EOS R5 Mark II $4,300
  • Handling
    • 1st Canon EOS R5 Mark II
    • 2nd Sony a7RV
    • 3rd Nikon Z8
  • Displays
    • 1st Sony a7RV
    • 2nd Canon EOS R5 Mark II
    • 3rd Nikon Z8
  • Image Quality
    • 1st Sony a7RV
    • 2nd Nikon Z8
    • 3rd Canon EOS R5 Mark II
  • Action Photography
    • 1st Canon EOS R5 Mark II
    • 2nd Nikon Z8
    • 3rd Sony a7RV
  • Video
    • 1st Nikon Z8
    • 2nd Canon EOS R5 Mark II
    • 3rd Sony a7RV
  • Overall
    • 1st Canon EOS R5 Mark II
    • 2nd Nikon Z8
    • 3rd Sony a7RV
  • All are great cameras and the Sony a7RV is by far the oldest camera in this comparison and the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the newest

The Sony a7RV has been the top camera for a while now. It will be interesting to see how these rankings move when Sony eventually announces the Sony a7RVI.

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OL: Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN ART Review – Good Value

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 5, 2024


Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Optical Limits posted its full Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN ART review which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below:

..The center performance is generally excellent, but the borders/corners leave a bit to be desired at f/1.4 – and being advertised as a lens suitable for astrophotography, that’s certainly not ideal. Stopping down to f/2 improves the outer image field a bit, but it is only critically sharp from f/2.8 onward. Image distortions are low, as are lateral CAs. The vignetting is very high at f/1.4 which is to be expected, of course, so auto-correction is needed here. The quality of the bokeh is impressive… Axial CAs are noticeable at large apertures. The build quality of the lens is impressive, thanks to a tightly assembled combination of metal and durable plastic parts. Combined with a dust- and splash-resistant design, it is certainly good enough for professional use. The AF is fast and noiseless. Videographers will certainly appreciate the de-clickable aperture ring. Overall, the Sigma lens represents good value but it isn’t an obvious choice.

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DIY: Sitina 1 Open Source Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 4, 2024


Zhang created an open-source full-frame E-mount mirrorless camera that you can recreate yourself using the resources found here on github. The project started as a digital back for film cameras and grew from there. The camera is built around an AMD-Xilinx Zynq 7010 system-on-chip combined with a pair of Arm Cortex-A9 CPU cores running at 667MHz with an FPGA featuring 28k logic cells. The camera has 512MB of DDR3 RAM and an Analog Devices AD9990 signal processor with an analog front-end connected to a Kodak/ON Semi KAI-11002CM color or KAI-11002M monochrome image sensor, with a 3.4″ 480×480 ISP panel on the rear for the user interface which can be controlled on the grip.

The camera is only 10.7 megapixels which can crop down to 5.6 megapixels for square APS-C images. The images are stored as losslessly compressed raw DNG files and lossy-compressed JPEG images. The rear display refreshes at 28fps for live-view mode. Anyone can build their own cameras and the software is pretty easy to understand, but the hardware could use work.

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SAB: TTArtisan 75mm f/2 Review – “An Excellent Lens For The Price”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 3, 2024


TTArtisan 75mm f/2: Amazon / B&H Photo

Sony Alpha Blog reviewed the TTArtisan 75mm f/2 which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below:

Pros

  • Excellent sharpness in the centre
  • Very good color rendition
  • Very good contrast
  • Smooth background blur
  • Good AF in general
  • Very good build quality
  • Good ergonomics with an aperture ring with click
  • Good bokeh balls wide open
  • Low CA
  • Price
  • Size

Average

  • Weight
  • Resistance to flare
  • Vignetting
  • Distortion
  • Bokeh balls shape as of F4
  • Some focus breathing
  • AF for fast actions
  • Min focusing distance
  • No clickless aperture ring for video

Cons

  • Poor corner sharpness , only good at F8

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DPR: Sony ZV-E10II Review – Great 4k Footage

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 2, 2024


Sony ZV-E10II:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

DPReview published its full Sony ZV-E10II  review which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below:

ProsCons
  • Has a robust set of video settings and features
  • Beginner-friendly modes like background defocus and Intelligent Auto
  • Detailed 4K video, even at 60p
  • Good rolling shutter performance
  • Touchscreen vlogging interface is good when you’re actually vlogging
  • Included wind sock is a nice touch
  • Ergonomics aren’t the greatest when you’re trying to film yourself without a handle
  • No built-in ND and IBIS, which would be great for on-the-go vloggers
  • Screen can be difficult to see in direct sunlight
  • Touchscreen controls can be fiddly for photography and make the screen busy when you’re composing a shot
  • It’s not a stills camera

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TTARTISAN RGB Mini LED Video Light

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 1, 2024


TTARTISAN released a white edition of this light in August and has just announced an RGB version that is more versatile. If you’re interested in picking one up they are quite affordable on Amazon and I ordered a few myself to experiment with. There is a single pack and a 10-pack.

  • Classic Design: This RGB LED light features a design based on classic 135 film, showcasing a unique retro style. It combines a retro look with pratical functionality, adding vibrant color effects to your photography.
  • RGB Full-color Spectrum: With a wavelength range extending from 400-750nm, this RGB LED light offers a vibrant spectrum. Buy freely combining the red, green, and blu channels, you ca easily create various color effecs.
  • 3 Color Temperatures: This LED light offers three color temperature: 3000K warm white, 4500K neutral white, and 6000K cool white, creating atmospheres for various shooting scenes. Whether it’s jewelry displays or food photography, this LED light will illuminate every creative moment in your work.
  • Color Rendering Index 95+: With a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 95+, it accurately reproduces the natural colors of the subject. Whether it’s skin tones, food colors or still life details, they can all be fully presented.
  • PROTECTIVE RUBBER CAP: A rubber cap is included. If you need to place the LED light in a bag or pocket, put the rubber cap on the switch to prevent accidental tounches, thereby saving battery power.
  • Magnetic cold shoe mount: The unique magnetic cold shoe design allows you to easily attach the light to the camera. It can be adjusted from 0 to 180 degrees, and can also be detached t any time.
  • Easy Installation: Simple insert the LED light’s cold shoe mount into the camera’s hot shoe mount following the arrow direction to provide ideal lighting in low-light conditions. Make every product photo more professional and light up your every inspiring moment.
  • Efficient Charging Long-Lasting Light: It only take about 45 minutes to fully charging using the Type-C cable. The red light indicates charging, and the green light indicates full charge. If using only the warm or wool white, the battery life is approx. 160 minutes. If alternating between cool and warm white, the battery life is approx. 80 mintes.
  • Lanyard Hole Design: There is a lanyard hole at the switch, allowing you to hang the LED light on a bag or attach it to clothing. This makes it easy to use whenever needed without worrying about losing it.

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