Author: John S. | KaizenPhoto.com

Pro-Level Sony APS-C Camera Rumored to be Released Soon

October 24, 2018

According to sonyalpharumors.com, a new high-end Sony APS-C sensor camera will be available by Christmas 2018.

The rumor states that this camera would be sort of a “mini a9,” which makes me think this may be released as the first body in a new alpha 9000 (a9000) pro-level APS-C series.

We may see an a9000 first, before Christmas, followed up in early 2019 with a more prosumer-oriented a7000.

The naming conventions are mere speculation at this point, but it would make sense to mirror the a7 and a9 full-frame series with smaller-sensor cameras of similar capabilities.

Source: (SR4) High End APS-C camera should be announced before Christmas time

Full-Frame vs. APS-C vs. Micro Four Thirds: Depth of Field Considerations

October 24, 2018March 10, 2018

One of the first decisions the consumer is faced with when picking a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) system is that of sensor size, and the decision typically boils down to full-frame vs. APSC vs. Micro Four Thirds.

While you can get excellent results with all three systems, it is important to take into account a few considerations before diving in and making an investment in a particular ecosystem of bodies and lenses.

When choosing a MILC system, don’t get too caught up on raw specs right away, but consider these two things first:

Nikon Files Patents for Ultra-Fast Mirrorless Lenses

February 12, 2018

Reports that Nikon has patented two ultra-fast mirrorless lenses has certainly lended credence to their claim that they are working on a “serious” mirrorless camera system.

Nikon 1 V3 Mirrorless Camera Discontinued

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018

The Nikon 1 series of mirrorless camera was first announced in September of 2011, and it would appear that Nikon is signalling that it’s the end of the line for their current plans around mirrorless cameras using the so-called 1″-type CX sensor.

Will Nikon’s Upcoming Mirrorless Camera System Be Full-Frame?

March 7, 2018February 7, 2018

Ever since Nikon announced a “serious” mirrorless camera system was in production to be slotted in a market segment above the current Nikon 1 lineup, there has been a good deal of speculation as to the sensor size that will be used. Many believed that Nikon would opt to standardize on either an APS-C or full-frame sensor size for their new cameras.

Nikon Confirms a “Serious” Mirrorless Camera System Is in the Works

March 9, 2018February 6, 2018

While Nikon has had a mirrorless offering for several years now, most photography professionals have shied away from the system due to its small sensor size (and corresponding limitations), as well as incompatibility with their current lens lineup from the DSLR side.

Review of 7Artisans 7.5mm Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds

March 9, 2018August 10, 2017

A newcomer to the Micro Four Thirds scene, the Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans recently released two inexpensive manual-focus prime lenses for the system: a 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye and a 25mm f/1.8 lens.

Today we will take a look at the 7.5mm fisheye.

New Sigma 12mm f/1.4 Lens for Micro 4/3

March 10, 2018August 8, 2017

According to the Japanese blog hi-lows-note, Sigma will soon be releasing a 12mm f/1.4 lens in their ART line for Micro Four Thirds.

The diagram from the patent filed with the National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training (INPIT):

Olympus 17mm and 45mm f/1.2 PRO Lenses Coming Soon

March 10, 2018August 4, 2017

According to 43rumors.com, Olympus plans to release two new f/1.2 PRO lenses later this year, joining their existing 25mm f/1.2 PRO.

According to their sources, the new lenses will be 17mm and 45mm, and at least one of them will be released autumn 2017. We are excited to see these new primes join the Olympus lineup!