Full-frame in a compact body: Sony a7C II sample gallery: Digital Photography Review

The Sony a7C II has some significant upgrades compared to its predecessor, including updated processors, more sophisticated autofocus and improved controls. That’s all great, but the camera still needs to deliver the goods where it counts: image quality. At the heart of the a7C II is the same 33MP BSI CMOS sensor and Bionz XR […]
The new Alphas in town

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Canon Patent Application: Fast Focusing Prime lenses

In this patent application, Japan Patent Application 2023-120952 Canon discusses developing lenses for video, surveillance, and stills photography that have very quick autofocus. The method they use for this is reducing the weight of the focus group to allow for quicker focus. There are a few embodiments that look cool – but the back-focus distance […]
Sony officially announces the a7CR and a7C II along with the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II

SAN DIEGO, CA. August 29, 2023 – Today, Sony Electronics announces the release of two new additions to the Alpha 7C series of compact full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, the Alpha 7C II (model ILCE- 7CM2) and Alpha 7C R (model ILCE-7CR). The Alpha 7C II is equipped with a full-frame image sensor with approximately 33.0 effective megapixels […]
Sony a7C II initial review: not so small improvements: Digital Photography Review

Product photos by Richard Butler The Sony a7C II is the brand’s second-generation small rangefinder-style full-frame camera. Similar in design to Its predecessor, the a7C II uses the same fantastic 33MP BSI sensor from the larger Sony a7 IV and boasts impressive stills, video and autofocus capabilities that should appeal to a wide range of […]
Sony a7CR initial review: high resolution in a small package: Digital Photography Review

Product photos by Richard Butler The Sony a7CR is a new, relatively compact high resolution full-frame mirrorless camera. It brings a large chunk of the a7R V’s capabilities to a smaller form factor and an appreciably lower price bracket. Key features 61MP BSI CMOS sensor Bionz XR processor and dedicated ‘AI’ processing unit Lossless Raw […]
Sony announces FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II: Digital Photography Review

Sony’s new FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II updates the third of its trio of GM series F2.8 zooms in a 10% smaller and 20% lighter package. Sony also promises improved corner-to-corner sharpness, reduced chromatic aberrations and improved close-up performance down to 22 cm. This sets the bar pretty high, as its predecessor, from 2017, already […]
Platypod Platyball Elite Ball Head $299 (Reg $385)

Savings on the Platypod Platyball Elite Ball Head will last a few more days, don’t miss out on this great ball head at $299. Platypod Platyball Elite Features Inverted Design with Pan Section on Top Electronic Leveling Indicator Arca-Type Top / 3/8″-16 Female Bottom 22 Payload lb Level Disc Converts Arca Top to 1/4″-20 1/4″-20 […]
Oben CFT-6394 Skysill 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod $214 (Reg $379)

B&H Photo has the Oben CFT-6394 Skysill 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod in their DealZone for only $214 (Reg $379). Oben CFT-6394 Skysill Features Load Capacity: 39 lb Maximum Height: 71.7″ Max. Height Without Center Column: 64.7″ Minimum Height: 6.5″ Folded Length: 24.3″ Leg Sections: 4 Weight: 4.9 lb Carbon Fiber Legs with Twist-Lock Joints Interchangeable […]