The Search for a Perfect Camera

I’m in the market for a new camera and it’s been a struggle to decide which one I want. Being a techie, I’ve analyzed every spec and feature from all the cameras, weighed cost and portability, and compared it to the gear I already have. And still no answer.

Sony A7R II Firmware Ver. 2.0 Update Now Available

Sony has released firmware version 2.0 for the A7R II. The firmware update adds the following improvements over version 1.10: Adds the selectable feature for uncompressed 14-Bit RAW image capture Adds support to output video via HDMI during use of the Remote Camera Control software (still mode only) This is a free firmware update of […]

Sony A7R II Firmware Ver. 2.0 Adds Uncompressed 14-Bit RAW Capture

Alongside the announcement of the new Sony RX1R II, which ships with uncompressed 14-bit RAW image capture from its 42.4MP full frame sensor, Sony also announced that firmware version 2.0 will be available for the Sony A7R II next Monday, October 19, 2015 and will add uncompressed 14-bit RAW image capture as a menu option. […]

Canon Should Build an A7 Camera Model with an EF Mount

Last week, I wrote about how Sony should build an A7 camera with a Canon EF mount. The premise behind the post was about Sony gaining market share and continuing to make bold moves. It’s a bit of a pipe dream but, holy crap, would that shake up the market. What really needs to happen […]

Sony A7R II Hands-On

Check out the above Sony A7R II hands-on video that covers some of the key highs and lows. It’s a long video but some good info in there. Midway through the video, you get some direct comparisons to the Canon 5Ds R as well. Copyright/DMCA Notice: The RSS entry was originally published on Photography Bay. […]

Canon 5Ds R vs. Sony A7R II Hands-On Review

Check out this video from Kai at Digital Rev as he does a hands-on comparison between the 50MP Canon 5Ds R and the 42MP Sony A7R II. This review is even a little more superficial than others he has done, but you get a clear sense of his first impression. Personally, I think the 5Ds […]

Sony α7S II To Sport 14-bit RAW; Available for a7r II Via Firmware Update

The team over at AlphaUniverse shared today that Sony has announced to make the a7S II will ship with the ability to capture uncompressed 14-bit RAW still images. The feature will be user selectable by providing the photographer with the option to shoot compressed 14-bit RAW or uncompressed 14-bit RAW. The AlphaUniverse article quoted Neal Manowitz, […]

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The Sony A7R II Is NOT the Camera that I Need

Every time a new, awesome camera is released, I start thinking of all the reasons I need it. Canon 5Ds? Check. Blackmagic URSA Mini? Check. Sony A7R II? Double check. I mean, the A7R II does about everything I could possibility want in a camera today. But it has one major limiting factor… Me. I […]

Benjamin Von Wong Visited A Guatemalan Garbage Dump And Brought Along A Sony a7r II

It seems like everyone’s been anticipating the release of Sony’s A7r ii–even if it was to see if the camera could live up to all the hype. Benjamin Von Wong was no exception. He recently purchased one to take along on a trip to Guatemala, hoping to fully test out the new camera and it’s […]

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Sony A7R II Hands-On Review

Kai from DigitalRev TV is back with another entertaining hands-on review. This time, the new Sony A7R II is on deck. The photography corner of the Internet is freaking out over this camera and, it appears, that is for good reason. Sony has been killing it lately and it looks like the A7R II is […]