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Sigma Art Lenses for Sony E-Mount Compared to Nikon/Canon Versions

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Last month, Sigma announced that it is releasing Sony E-mount versions of its Art lens line to accompany the Canon, Nikon and Sigma camera mount versions. While we’ve been able to use Sigma lenses on Sony’s A7 series thanks to the Sigma MC-11 adapter, the performance is still lacking because it is not a native connection for the Sony A7 lens mount.

Now, Sony users have a native E-mount for the A7 series, as well as other E-mount cameras. However, due to the fact that the identical optics are used for the Sony version, the lenses are substantially larger to accomodate the flange distance for the Sony camera.

Above, the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art lens is shown in Sony (left) and Nikon (right) mounts. Essentially, this is the same barrel length increase as using the adapter on the EF-mount lenses. [Read more…]

 

Canon’s EOS C700 Unveiled

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The Canon EOS C700 is a new full frame cinema camera, sporting a 20.8MP CMOS sensor with triple DIGIC DV 5 processors. It was announced on March 28 and was on-hand at NAB 2018 this week.

It captures 4K ProRes and XF-AVC file formats, as well as 5.9K RAW at up to 60 fps using the optional CDX-36150 Codex Recorder. The camera delivers 15 stops of dynamic range, IP streaming and support for multiple LUT formats. [Read more…]

Blackmagic Unveils a New 4K Pocket Cinema Camera

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At its NAB 2018 press conference this morning, Blackmagic announced an update to the wildly popular Pocket Cinema Camera. The new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K captures up to 4K/60p video, as well as windowed HD video at 120p.

It offers 13 stops of dynamic range and uses a full size Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount. The body is a new carbon fiber and polycarbon blend for a lightweight design. The new camera features a rethought ergonomics design and a large 5″ touchscreen display. There are dedicated buttons on top of the camera grip for quick access to ISO, shutter speed and white balance. Additionally, the 4K Pocket Cinema Camera offers the ability to capture still images – using a separate, dedicated button apart from the standard video record button on the camera’s grip. [Read more…]