Sony has quietly announced the a9 II today, with the same full-frame 24MP sensor as its predecessor. Although the same processor is used apparently its faster Bionz X processor improves AF speed and precision, along with EVF display response. It retains the same 693-point on-sensor PDAF system
Sony a9 Firmware v6.00 Released – Adds Eye AF, Interval Shooting, RMT-P1BT Support & Frame Color Selection
Sony has finally released the version 6.00 firmware update for the Sony a9. The version 6.00 update enables Sony’s AI driven Real-Time Eye AF technology to now detect both animals and human subjects, with an option to select either animal or human Eye AF mode depending on the shooting situation.
Samyang Announces AF 18mm F2.8 FE Lens
Samyang has announced a new AF 18mm F2.8 FE lens that weighs only 145g (5.1oz). The ultra-compact lens has a 100-degree field of view for Sony full-frame cameras, it weighs 145g (5.1oz), features 9 elements in 8 groups, 7 diaphragm blades, has 58mm filter thread, F2.8 to F22 aperture and
Sony Officially Announces A6100, A6600 and Two New APS-C Lenses
After today's earlier leak Sony has now officially announced two new APS-C cameras and lenses. The new cameras are the A6100 and the A6600. The lenses include an E 16-55mm F2.8 G and E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS lens. Sony also announced that the Sony a9 will finally receive the version 6
Sony a6100, a6600 & Two New APS-C Lenses Leaked
Sony has a Press Event at 10am ET today when they are expected to announce two new APS-C cameras. However, the camera news site Nokishita has already leaked product brochures for the new Sony a6100 and a6600 cameras that also include details of two new APS-C lenses. Sony a6100 vs
Sony a7R IV + RX100 VII Get Adobe Preliminary RAW Support
Adobe has updated Lightroom and Camera RAW to add preliminary RAW file support for the new Sony a7R IV and RX100 VII cameras. The following minimum versions are required: Lightroom CC: v2.4 or higher Lightroom Classic: v8.4 or higher Adobe Camera Raw: v11.4 or higher Preliminary support
Sony Announces RX100 VII with Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF
Sony has announced their latest Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII camera and the seventh in the line-up of RX100 models. The RX100 VII now gets Real-time Tracking, Real-time Eye AF and Animal Eye AF, which were first introduced with the Sony a6400 and a9. There's also now a microphone socket and
Sony a7R IV First Impressions Worth Watching
There's already a ton of first impression videos on YouTube but as usual some are better than others. So here's a collection of the ones that I found helpful or enjoyable to watch. Sony a7R IV Key Features Full-frame 61 MP Sensor 15-Stop Enhanced Dynamic Range 5.76-million-dot