Sony has launched a new camera in its SLT (Single Lens Translucent) range. The new 24-megapixel α68 (ILCA-68) accepts A-mount lenses and incorporates many features trickled down from the α77 II. The camera features Sony’s unique 4D Focus system that delivers superior AF performance even in lighting as low as EV-2. The camera has 79 phase detection autofocus points including … [Read more...]
Canon 1DX Mark II Rumours Afloat
It seems like all rumour circles are currently focussed on Canon. We have seen more rumours about the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, and the expectation is that it will be shipped in the second quarter of 2016. Among the hot specifications is a dual Digic 7 processor, expected to take image processing to the next level. Speculations are also rife about a dual slot for CFast cards, … [Read more...]
Sony A7II to get Better AF, Uncompressed Raw
Sony has announced that its A7 II camera will receive a firmware update, which will add uncompressed Raw support and Phase Detect AF even with lenses mounted via adapters. This, in principle, will allow Phase Detection to work with A-mount and third party lenses, making them focus quickly when in need. The A7 II, however, has fewer phase detection elements on the sensor and … [Read more...]
Nikon D810 Firmware Update Brings Major Bug Fixes
Nikon has released an updated firmware for its D810 D-SLR. The new version, C 1.10, fixes several issues. It also adds the additional functionality of controlling external recorders that support the Atomos Open Protocol, connected through HDMI port. The details of fixes are as follows: Incorrect distances were shown in the camera playback info display for photographs taken … [Read more...]
Canon Full Frame Mirrorless on the Cards?
Rumour mills are abuzz with yet another news from Canon, the latest being that the company is developing a Full Frame mirrorless camera line. We would like to believe this news as Mirrorless Full Frame cameras are here to stay, and Canon is yet to show some serious spark in the Mirrorless range. Their first mirrorless attempt, the EOS M series use APS-C format sensors. If … [Read more...]
