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Sony makes vast improvements in creating the A7R III

Create: 02/18/2018 - 11:51
Author: Mike Elek
Sony A7R III

Rather than making huge strides in its technology, the Sony A7R III improves on what already is a very popular full-frame mirrorless digital camera.

And there is much to mention with this camera.

Like its predecessor, the A7R III uses a backside-illuminated 42.4-MP Exmor sensor with an ISO range of 100-32,000, which is expandable to 50-102,400. The sensor has no low-pass filter, which should yield sharper images out of the camera.

The Fujifilm Finepix XP130 should handle whatever weather you can throw at it or throw it into

Create: 01/26/2018 - 19:27
Author: Mike Elek
Fujifilm Finepix XP130

If the Fujifilm Finepix XP130 seems familiar, it’s because we’ve seen this camera before when it was known as the Fujifilm Finepix XP120.

Feature for feature, the small point and shoot Finepix XP130 is nearly identical to the Finepix XP120, with a few new items on its list. Among them is Bluetooth connectivity, which allows the Finepix XP130 to share images with your phone or smart device.

Sony improves focusing with most recent RX10 IV bridge camera

Create: 01/14/2018 - 18:02
Author: Mike Elek
Sony RX 10 IV

Even as Sony continues its work on its E-mount mirrorless cameras, it continues to develop its RX10 bridge camera.

The latest version, the RX10 IV, continues to use a 1.0-inch 20.1-MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor with a sensitivity of ISO 100-12,800, which can be extended to 25,600.

Fujifilm adds a wide-angle lens to its digitial GFX medium format lineup

Create: 10/15/2017 - 17:54
Author: Mike Elek
Fujinon f/2.8 GF45mm R WR

Fujifilm has added a sixth lens for its digital GFX medium format system. The Fujinon f/2.8 GF45mm R WR, which provides for a 36mm field of view when thought of in terms of full-frame 35mm, weighs about 17 ounces (490 grams).

Fujifilm says the GF45mm is a good choice for street photography and documentary work.

The lens has 11 elements in eight groups and includes one aspherical element and two extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses. There are nine aperture blades.

Zeiss gives its Milvus 35mm lens a dose of extra speed

Create: 06/24/2017 - 20:08
Author: Mike Elek
Zeiss Milvus f/1.4 35mm

Even as many lens makers are shifting their efforts to more exotic lenses, along comes Zeiss with a 35mm lens.

In this day, a 35mm wide-angle lens is often met with a collective ho-hum. Does photography need another 35mm lens? Does Zeiss need another 35mm lens when it already has a Milvus f/2.0 in that focal length?

Nikon Coolpix W300, Ricoh WG-50 are built to tackle outdoor adventures

Create: 06/06/2017 - 15:13
Author: Mike Elek
Nikon Coolpix W300 and Ricoh WG-50

The rugged camera segment is one of the few bright spots for digital point and shoots, and Nikon and Ricoh have announced new models.

The Nikon Coolpix W300 replaces the AW130, while the Ricoh WG-50 succeeds the WG-40.

Both cameras are taking the approach of other manufacturers by not upping the pixel count and instead improving the image through other means.

Canon hopes to entice smartphone users with PowerShot SX730 HS

Create: 04/09/2017 - 07:55
Author: Mike Elek
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

It’s no secret that smartphones have sharply cut into the sales of digital point and shoot cameras.

Canon hopes to make this segment relevant again with the Canon PowerShot SX730 HS – replacement for the SX720 HS that has been on the market for roughly a year.

In its press release, Canon specifically describes the SX730 HS as “a great transitional camera for those looking to use something other or move from a smartphone.”

Canon EOS M6 mirrorless promises faster, more accurate autofocus

Create: 02/22/2017 - 19:46
Author: Mike Elek
Canon EOS M6

Canon’s brings an updated focusing system to its latest mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS M6.

The Canon EOS M6 uses a 24.2-MP APS-C CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-25,600. Images are fed through Canon’s DIGIC 7 image processor and saved as RAW and JPG to SD memory cards with the ability to simultaneously record RAW + JPG.

Autofocus is handled by Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which has 49 points. Canon says this system should be quicker to lock onto subjects.

Canon repackages PowerShot G7 X Mark II for video fans

Create: 01/06/2017 - 19:38
Author: Mike Elek
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Video Creator Kit

For sure, one of the more popular uses of digital cameras is for shooting video. That covers everything from smartphones to DSLRs to mirrorless cameras and point and shoots.

Canon has put together a package for those who want to test the waters of making movies but also want a credible still camera.

Canon is now offering the PowerShot G7 X Mark II Video Creator Kit, which includes a few extra items.

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