The long wait is finally over as today, Sony unveiled two APS-C cameras that many photographers and videographers have been waiting for: the Sony a6100, and the Sony a6600. When these cameras’ older brothers were launched, they broke new ground for APS-C cameras and what they could do. Today, Sony has shown that the long wait appears to have been worthwhile. Join us after the break to learn more about the Sony a6100, the a6600, and two new lenses that have been designed specifically for their APS-C cameras.
In my opinion, the results of Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm f2.8 will mean a lot for the company. It’s one of three lenses that will determine the success of the L mount alliance in its early stages. Along with the Panasonic 50mm f1.4 and the Sigma 35mm f1.2, these lenses are some of the options most targeted to professional photographers. Sure, Leica has an excellent selection of glass. But let’s be honest: Leica glass also comes at a premium. We’re not sure that most professional photographers will reach for the Leica lenses. But they’ll reach for Sigma and Panasonic due to the price and performance that they offer. And if Panasonic can really fix its autofocus algorithms, the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm f2.8 will make their cameras an excellent contender against the rest of the options on the market.
Want to start capturing your little one’s first milestones? Or maybe you’re thinking of getting into the newborn photography business? There’s more to it than random snapshots, so today’s photography cheat sheet will be of great help to you. Learn how to prepare for a newborn shoot and what to keep in mind for the shoot itself to make sure you get beautiful photos.
Although Canon finally entered the Full Frame Mirrorless market last year with the introduction of the EOS R and followed up with the EOS RP a few months afterward, the company reaffirmed its commitment to the DSLR market with the announcement of the Canon EOS 90D. Announced alongside the Canon EOS M6 Mk II crop sensor mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS 90D is the successor to the now three-year-old 80D. The 90D incorporates several notable advancements, including a higher resolution 32.5 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (up from 24.2 Megapixel in the 80D) along with the company’s latest Digic 8 imaging processor. The Canon 90D also sports a Dual Pixel AF system featuring 45 cross-type AF points and can detect human faces. It’s also capable of capturing up to 11 frames per second in continuous shooting mode using the electronic shutter (10 fps when using the mechanical shutter). Canon generously invited us down to Atlanta last week to spend some hands-on time with the 90D, head on after the jump for our first impressions.
Announced alongside the Canon EOS 90D APS-C DSLR, the Canon EOS M6 Mk II is the updated version of the crop sensor mirrorless M6 that was first announced back in February of 2017. While the M6 Mk II features a nearly identical exterior to its predecessor, much of the upgrades are found within the camera’s internals. The M6 Mk II’s APS-C sensor receives a significant resolution bump from 24.4 to 32.5 Megapixels and is powered by Canon’s latest Digic 8 imaging processor. The M6 Mk II’s Dual Pixel AF system features 5,481 manually selectable AF points and includes Eye Detection AF support, allowing for up to 14 frames per second to be captured in continuous shooting mode while maintaining autofocus (up to 30 frames per second when using the RAW Burst Mode). Having released two Full Frame mirrorless cameras within the past year, Canon’s decision to introduce an updated APS-C mirrorless camera may seem like a step backwards to some, but it’s important to remember that although Canon EF-M mount (designed with mirrorless APS-C cameras in mind) haven’t seen widespread adoption here in the US, they are quite popular in Asia. This does put Canon into an interesting position of having to concurrently support three separate lens mounts with EF/EF-S, EF-M, and RF. Canon generously invited us down to Atlanta last week to spend some hands-on time with the M6 Mk II, head on after the jump for our first impressions.
Though folks will really sit there and belittle the Canon EOS R, I genuinely like it. In fact, I see it as a step closer to Canon actually deciding to listen to its customers and the industry. With the news of the latest firmware update too, the Canon EOS R is becoming even better. On a recent press trip, we had the chance to play with a beta version of the latest firmware update. This new update brings with it majorly improved autofocus tracking. Indeed, a room of journalists was seriously pleased with some demonstration videos that we saw.
We have found the camera deals of the summer. The Fujifilm X-H1 with Power Boost grip can be yours for just $999. Pick up the same camera with the XF 8-16mm f2.8, and you can save a cool $1,000! The Full Frame Sony A7 II is still only $898, and just $998 with a lens and a free accessory kit. The Panasonic S1 is now a steal at only $2,197.99. There is also a new Nikon Trade-In event where you can get a Z6 or a Z7 with a free FTZ adapter and up to $200 on top of the value of your camera with an approved trade-in. Looking for presets and guides? The 3,100 portrait posing cards bundle is a bargain at only $29, and the Kodak film emulation Lightroom Presets bundle is a must-have at just $49. Join us after the break to see all of the crazy camera deals and more.
News from Panasonic these days seems to center around their new Full Frame S1 and S1R Full Frame cameras, but today is different. Panasonic has announced that they will be revisiting and releasing a new, improved version of the Leica Summilux 25mm lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The announcement of the Leica DG Summilux F1.4 II ASPH lens shows that new glass is still being made for the platform and that users have lots to look forward to. Join us after the break for more details about this new piece of Leica branded glass.
Photographers looking at the new Panasonic S1H and Lumix S Pro 24-70mm f2.8 may be a bit confused. Afterall, the company was really touting this to be a cinema-style camera. And it also shares a 24MP full frame sensor like the Panasonic S1. The cameras seem to be very similar in a bunch of ways. But the main differences here have to do with video–and the big one is 6K 24p video recording capabilities. Considering that this website is targeted to photographers though, you probably don’t care about that. But let’s discuss what’s important.
Some of you may already be familiar with Mathieu Stern and wet plate artist Markus Hofstaetter, who both share their photography passions on their respective YouTube channels. We’ve seen a lot of Markus’ stuff in particular, as he’s one of our go-to guys when it comes to wet plate photography. A few months back, they also made a comparison of a “digital collodion” and a real wet plate photo, for those who are curious. The two are back in a more recent video, where Markus gave a nice rundown of the traditional process, and Mathieu had his hands-on experience with an amazing 150-year-old wet plate camera.