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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.

Ricoh has a special kit for those considering the Pentax K-1

Create: 08/28/2017 - 21:47
Author: Mike Elek
Pentax K-1 Limited Silver

Ricoh is now offering potential buyers of its full-frame Pentax K-1 camera a second option when it comes to body color. The Pentax K-1 Limited Silver is otherwise the identical to the black-bodied K-1.

Pentax says this camera will visually match up with silver FA Limited lenses.

This is the first and only silver-bodied full-frame SLR. Silver bodies began to fall out of favor in the 1980s, and there haven't been any silver full-frame SLRs in the digital era.

Nikon improves the full-frame experience with the D850

Create: 08/27/2017 - 14:21
Author: Mike Elek
Nikon D850

Nikon's newest full-frame digital SLR brings increased resolution and 4K video.

The Nikon D850 uses a full-frame 45.7-MP DX CMOS back-side illuminated sensor, its first DSLR to incorporate BSI technology. This model replaces the D810 in Nikon's lineup.

The sensor has an ISO range of 64-25,600, which can be extended lower to 32 and upward to 102,400. Nikon has removed the low-pass filter in front of the sensor, which should provide for sharper photos.

Two Sony zooms offer a wider view for your photography

Create: 05/27/2017 - 13:06
Author: Mike Elek
Sony G Master 16-35mm and G 12-24mm

Sony is going wide with its newest lenses for full-frame E-mount cameras.

The f/2.8 G Master 16-35mm and f/4.0 12-24mm lenses represent two approaches in the wide-angle zoom category.

While both are intended for Sony’s full-frame A7 and A9 mirrorless cameras, they also can be mounted to its bodies with APS-C sensors. Factoring in the 1.5X crop, the 16-35mm becomes a 24-52.5mm, while the 12-24mm becomes an 18-36mm.

Sony 100-400mm G Master zoom adds reach for E-mount bodies

Create: 04/22/2017 - 09:50
Author: Mike Elek
Sony FE f/4.5-5.6 100-400mm GM OSS

Photographers who shoot with Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras have been limited to a handful of Sony-branded telephoto lenses.

The addition of the Sony FE f/4.5-5.6 100-400mm GM OSS is the third pro-level telephoto zoom for the E mount. This lens also is Sony’s fifth lens in its premium G Master series.

Konost site update promises to provide more information soon

Create: 12/19/2016 - 17:56
Author: Mike Elek
Konost website

After being silent for more than a year, Konost has posted a brief update on its site.

The three-sentence announcement doesn’t provide any information on the status of its project. Konost said it will overhaul its site and provide an update.

Konost made a good-sized plash two years ago among digital photographers when it announced that it was developing a full-frame digital rangefinder camera.

Sony gives its full-frame A99 a makeover with new sensor, smaller body

Create: 09/19/2016 - 21:52
Author: Mike Elek
Sony A99 II

Sony’s E-mount cameras seem to have gotten most of the attention this year, with its A-mount family standing on the sidelines.

Unknown to most, Sony was working behind the scenes and has announced the full-frame A99 II.

Priced at US$3,199, the A99 II ups the resolution with a 42.4-MP backside-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor – a big increase in resolution from the 24.3-MP CMOS sensor of the original model. The A99 II omits the low-pass filter.

Sony now has a premium Zeiss 50mm lens for full-frame E-mount cameras

Create: 07/12/2016 - 18:20
Author: Mike Elek
Zeiss f/1.4 50mm Planar for Sony E-mount

If there’s been one thing missing from Sony’s E-mount lineup, it’s a premium 50mm lens for its full-frame A7 models.

The vacancy has now been filled with the Zeiss FE f/1.4 50mm ZA lens – an autofocus optic.

The Planar has been Zeiss’ standard lens for 35mm and medium-format systems since the 1950s and has served as the basis for the standard lens for nearly all other camera makers.

Leica releases second lens for full-frame SL: 90-280 APO-Vario-Elmarit zoom

Create: 03/31/2016 - 22:18
Author: Mike Elek
Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm

When Leica announced its full-frame mirrorless SL system last year, it also promised two more lenses: a 90-280mm zoom and a f/1.4 50mm lens.

The APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL f/2.8-4.0 90-280mm is now available for purchase.

While the lens is intended for the full-frame SL, it also can be used on APS-C L cameras, and the zoom range becomes 135-420mm.

There’s a lot to like about this lens, which was designed in Germany.

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