Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8, a compact and lightweight prime lens for Z-mount, FX format mirrorless cameras. It’s the smallest and lightest offering Z mount prime lens to date – only 1.7 inches long and weighing under 5.5 ounces.
The new lens is available for pre-order for $300 and should ship in December. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Last week, Nikon launched its new Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera with a 45.7MP FX-format Stacked BSI CMOS sensor and a frame rate of 20fps RAW capture with 1000+ image buffer. The Z 9 adds the next-generation EXPEED 7 image-processing engine and claims to offer “unparalleled AF performance using a revolutionary new scene detection system built on deep learning technology.” Nikon has also eliminated the traditional mechanical shutter thanks to the improved sensor readout. It features shutter speeds down to 1/32,000s.
In addition to its still imaging prowess, the Nikon Z 9 packs a punch for video capture with up to 8K video at 24p/30p frame rates (with an 8K/60p frame rate option coming via a 2022 firmware update) and 4K at up to 120p frame rate. As a flagship camera, the Nikon Z 9 looks to deliver across the board in shooting performance, control options, and durability/weather resistance.
The Nikon Z 9 retails for $5500 and is expected to arrive by the end of 2021. You can pre-order the Z 9 here at B&H Photo.
More details in the complete press release below. [Read more…]
B&H has the full-frame Sony A7 II with the 28-70mm kit lens for $998 (reg. $1598) for a limited time. The kit also includes a spare battery, SanDisk Extreme Pro memory card, and a camera bag. Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo.
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A few months back, I reviewed the Canon EOS R. While it’s not the perfect mirrorless camera, it is a great first outing for Canon. In the shadow of the EOS R, we’re now looking at the more budget-friendly Canon EOS RP. [Read more…]
Sony had a special event in NYC this morning to unveil its new 61MP A7R IV full-frame camera. While Canon and Nikon are playing catchup in the mirrorless realm, Sony is showing no signs of slowing down as it continues to push the envelope with higher resolution and more innovation. The A7 product line continues to become more refined and serve as the standard for what enthusiasts and pros expect out of a $2000-$3500 camera. [Read more…]
Panasonic Lumix S1
Panasonic showed off its upcoming Lumix S Series under glass at its CES 2019 booth. The Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R were previously announced at Photokina 2018 and feature the Leica L mount to support the full frame sensor of the new product line. [Read more…]
Along with the new Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens, Nikon also announced a new Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit at CES 2019 this week. The kit includes the following: [Read more…]
It’s 2018 and Canon finally decided to get up to speed with the rest of the digital imaging market. Today, Canon officially announced the EOS R and its new RF line of lenses. [Read more…]
Nikon has released a new update in its continuing tease of the full frame mirrorless camera coming August 23. The teaser video (above) shows of Nikon’s historic lenses, opening with the legendary Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 lens. The video closes with a quick tease of the upcoming Nikkor Z lens.
Native lenses are an important part of any mirrorless system. While mount adapters are sure to be a part of Nikon’s new system, having native lenses for the new mirrorless mount are necessary for widespread adoption. Sony has been working overtime to build out its stable of E-mount lenses over the past several years. Let’s see if Nikon can excite its user base with some important and practical lenses out of the gate.
Sony’s Alpha camera line delivers the moxy that the camera market was lacking. Sony has spent years refining the system and gave us the first taste of what a full frame mirrorless camera could mean for photographers. For their part, photographers have responded with overwhelming support of the Sony A7 product line, along with healthy feedback that Sony actually embraces and integrates into subsequent products.
This cycle of innovation and refinement continues to pay dividends in the shrinking camera market. Through the first half of 2018, Sony has sold more full frame cameras in the US than any other manufacturer of interchangeable lens cameras (this stat includes DSLRs).* In fact, Sony full frame cameras made up 40% of the full frame market sales in the US. Sony’s full frame sales lead the country across both units and dollar value. [Read more…]