Sony Adds Pair Of Mirrorless APS-C Alpha Cameras
Continuing to move its expert imaging technologies down from higher-end full-frame cameras to more compact models, Sony announced two new Alpha series APS-C cameras, and two E-Mount lenses this week. The new Sony Alpha series mirrorless cameras include the Alpha 6600 (model ILCE-6600) and Alpha…
Sony Launches RX100 III Video Creator Kit
Sony recently introduced a “Video Creator Kit” targeting vloggers and video creators in need of a “run-and-gun” solution. The Sony RX100 III Video Creator Kit, which ships this month at a $799.99 suggested retail price, is described as “a powerful new tool” for video creators…
Panasonic Unveils Lumix G95 4K Mirrorless Camera
Panasonic introduced Friday the Lumix G95 ruggedly-designed digital single lens mirrorless camera, which will be the successor to the company’s popular G85 model. The Lumix G95 will hit retail in May at a $1,200 suggested retail price with a Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power…
Firmware Update Brings AI To Sony a9 Autofocus System
Sony announced Monday that it has released a firmware update for the Alpha 9 (a9) full-format mirrorless interchangeable lens camera bringing new AI-driven autofocus capabilities, improved image quality and workflow improvements. The company said firmware version 5.0 for the Sony a9 ($3,998 UPP) flagship full-format…
CFexpress 2.0 Flash Storage Format Announced
A new specification, CFexpress 2.0, that expands the CompactFlash Express spec to include two additional form factors for professional imaging and industrial markets in need of higher-speed digital storage and transfer rates, was announced Thursday by the CompactFlash Association (CFA). The CFA is the organization…
Sony Adds Long-Zoom DSC-HX99 4K Cyber-shot
Sony Electronics introduced Monday its Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 point-and-shoot camera featuring a 24-720mm extreme zoom range and compact camera body. The HX99 will ship in early November at a $449.99 suggested retail price and is positioned as the perfect travel camera behind inclusion of a Zeiss…
Fuji Adds GFX 50R Medium Format Rangefinder
Fujifilm used Photokina week to introduce its GFX 50R, which is a new medium format digital camera with a 51.4MP CMOS sensor in a rangefinder-style form factor. Further the camera will ship in Novemeber at a price point of $4,499.95, which is reasonable in comparison…
Panasonic Reveals First Full-Frame Lumix Camera Pair
Panasonic used the Photokina camera show in Cologne, Germany Tuesday to announce that it has developed its first Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras using a “full-frame” 35mm image sensor, marking a departure from its long-used Micro Four Thirds style image sensors. Panasonic said the Lumix…
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