Out of all the RF lenses to recently emerge, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is one of the most significant. The RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM and the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM are the standards for the shorter focal lengths, while the 70-200mm f/2.8 is the de facto standard for a fast
Sony’s new flagship, the a6600 has many things in common with the Sony a6400 and a6500 cameras, but it also adds some new features. It employs a 24.2-megapixel sensor and Sony’s state-of-the-art Bionz X image processor, which means the camera delivers an outstanding imaging experience with improved speed and overall performance. Additionally, the a6600 is equipped with Sony’s
Out of the latest crop of RF lenses, the release of the Canon RF 28–70mm f/2 L USM is arguably the most significant. The 24-70mm zoom has traditionally been the go-to standard, as it encompasses all the most useful focal lengths and produces great quality images. As Canon is going down the full-frame mirrorless route,
The shiniest and brightest lenses from the Canon RF range have started out with the release of the most common focal length zooms. One of these being the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. Considered more of a generalist lens than the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM, the 24-105mm is an L-series offering and
Canon has created a brilliant range of mirrorless cameras including the M100, M50, and M6 Mark II. The Canon EOS M5 is a mid-range mirrorless camera that bridges the gap between the M50 and M6. If you want to purchase a digital camera, but aren’t quite ready to step up to a full-frame DSLR, the
The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is one of the top Canon mirrorless models available. The M6 was a brilliant piece of technology and the Mark II builds on this with the addition of several improvements as well. This high-end mirrorless camera offers amazing image quality but is also capable of recording high-quality video too.
Sony has recently unveiled the APS-C mirrorless a6100 camera alongside its flagship a6600. It is aimed at beginner and intermediate level photographers but almost has the same specs, features, and performance as the a6600, and it’s being offered at a significantly lower price. Sony a6100, like the a6600, comes with the same 24-megapixel APS-C sensor
For those out there who still long for the old school SLR camera body design, Olympus has been thinking about you. The advent of the mirrorless camera means rangefinder and SLR body designs can seamlessly integrate the latest tech into a retro design and get the best of both worlds. One such version is the
Sony has consistently released products aimed at travel photographers and vloggers. One such product is the recently announced wireless shooting grip — Sony GP-VPT2BT. This new versatile cordless shooting grip is specifically designed for mirrorless cameras. It allows creators to seamlessly switch between shooting videos and taking still shots on the run. The catch here
After a period of rumors and lens leaks, Kenko Tokina, a leading manufacturer of premium camera accessories, has finally officially launched a brand new line of mirrorless lenses carrying the ‘atx-m’ tag. The optical gear manufacturer debuted its ‘atx-m’ series of mirrorless lenses with the release of the Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE lens. It
The LUMIX DMC-G1 was the first mirrorless camera Panasonic launched back in 2008. Over time the company has developed an extensive range of LUMIX cameras, compacts suitable for traveling, and big zoom bridge cameras. In this guide, we have rounded up some of the best Panasonic cameras that the company offers today. 1. Panasonic LUMIX
The Sony Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZA when it was first announced, it only the second 35mm lens for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. The other being the 35mm f/2.8 ZA. The new model brings significant upgrades, the most obvious being a wider aperture. This also means the lens is heavier and carries a higher price tag.
The Sony a9 remains the company’s most expensive mirrorless camera but for a reason. It has been claimed as the best model of the Alpha series as its specialty is in fast-action photography. Its 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor has the ability to capture 20 frames per second (fps). It also has blackout-free shooting which allows you
Mirrorless cameras, also known as Compact System Cameras, are all the rage right now. The main difference between DSLRs and mirrorless cameras is that, as the name suggests, mirrorless cameras lack the traditional mirror that DSLRs have. This means that mirrorless cameras rely on an electronic viewfinder, rather than the optical viewfinders that DSLR cameras
It’s always curious to watch different technologies battle for supremacy in the market, and it’s not always about which is the best solution. Sometimes, it’s about which product has been marketed the most strategically. I always think back to the old videotape days, with the battle between VHS and Betamax. VHS became the standard in
Olympus announced its fast and capable OM-D E-M1X camera in January this year. It’s a 20.4-megapixel mirrorless camera aimed at sports and wildlife photographers. This Micro Four Thirds camera doesn’t require any tripod as it features powerful image stabilization. Instead of replacing the previous E-M1 Mark II, the Olympus OM-D E-M1X sits alongside it as
Panasonic has been pumping out a healthy range of cameras over the past years, going from the novice units to more advanced models. The Panasonic Lumix G85, or known elsewhere as the G80, is a mid-range mirrorless offering with a lot of features packed into the box. The camera is certainly not the only player
The world of the mirrorless camera is certainly heating up. The Micro Four Thirds format is getting replaced by full-frame and the format itself is getting ever more rounded each year. This is evident by the release of the Panasonic Lumix S1R which has been whipping up enthusiasm since it was first announced at Photokina
Sony has been making its presence known in various technology markets and in the camera industry. It is tough competition which was evident with the Sony a7 release. From SLR to mirrorless camera, Sony has experimented with different concepts and does not disappoint. The Sony a7, along with the a7R, was the start of Sony’s
Have you ever wondered why people use mirrorless cameras? It’s because of several reasons. First, mirrorless cameras are much more lightweight and compact than DSLRs. Despite their small size, they provide features and results that are similar to those of the average DSLR. You can even change their lenses for better results! Many people prefer
In addition to the new EOS 90D enthusiast-level DSLR, Canon has also announced the EOS M6 Mark II — a crop sensor mirrorless camera. Canon EOS M6 Mark II is designed for enthusiast-level photographers as it brings the functionality and controls of an EOS DSLR into a mirrorless camera body. The new M6 Mark II
For those types out there who want a fast and modern, mirrorless camera body with old school looks, then the Fujifilm X-T2 is still a great performer. It’s now been superseded with the X-T3, but the X-T2 is still a very good camera for the money and offers a very good mirrorless option for quality
The mirrorless camera format is nothing new, with the first commercially viable versions appearing in the early 2000s with the likes of the Epson R-D1 and Leica M8. These were marketed more as rangefinder type cameras, harking back to the old days, but these early offerings always had problems. In steps the Sony Alpha Series.
Following Canon’s latest mirrorless camera announcement, Sony has also boosted its range of crop-sensor mirrorless cameras with new models. At a special event in New York, Sony launched two new APS-C mirrorless cameras — the flagship a6600 and the entry-level a6100 — which will hit the markets in October and November. The Sony a6600 is
Sony is setting the standard as a leader in the increasingly competitive full-frame mirrorless camera market. The company has unveiled the Sony a7R IV with a monstrous 61-megapixel image sensor. With its latest Alpha-series camera, Sony breaks new ground and presents an innovative take on full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Sony a7R IV is the world’s
The release of the Canon EOS RP did not shake the camera market. Due to many companies innovating the types of cameras they are releasing, there have been inexpensive, full-frame cameras already on the market. When it comes to the EOS RP, the features tend to be similar to older models but for a cheaper
Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z series cameras now have a new third party 50mm f/1.7 manual focus lens. Meike has announced a 50mm f/1.7 lens version for the Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z series cameras. The photographic equipment company with its headquarter in Hong Kong has now included Canon RF and Nikon Z mirrorless mount systems
Sony has officially launched its Alpha a6400 APS-C mirrorless camera. The new mid-range camera is actually an updated 24.2MP camera that comes equipped with a rear mounted three-inch flip-out touchscreen. This new E-mount camera shares a lot of similarities with the a6300. However, it borrows the A9’s powerful processor and autofocus plus an extensively expressed
Fujifilm continues to expand its X-series of compact system cameras (CSC) and now offers a wide range of models geared for photographers and enthusiasts from beginners to the experienced. But many of these X-series cameras also have a high price tag. At $1,400 with a kit lens (and $1,000 without it), the 16-megapixel Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm’s X-series has grown very fast since it arrived in early 2011 with the introduction of Fujifilm X100 and its fixed 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens. The ‘game changer’ Fujifilm X-Pro 1 was presented in 2012. It was the first interchangeable X-series model with its own XF-mount system of lenses, aimed at photographers, professional and enthusiast, who desired
