Kai: 5 Reasons the Sony a9 III is a Better Choice than the Nikon Z8…and viceversa
Sony A9III vs Nikon Z8 size comparison (via Camerasize).
Kai made a comparison between the two cameras. I do not believe they are direct competitors as they serve different purposes. Still if you wanna hear what he has to say check out his reviews:
Curiosity: Sony has invested about 1.5 trillion yen in the sensor business over the past six years in
During their briefing for the fiscal year 2024 results announcement Sony stated they invested about 1.5 trillion yen in the sensor business over the past six years in.
One more thing Sony stated:
Sony places great importance on is the “authenticity” of images. Yoshida says that it is very important for photographers and creators to capture the real world as it is. Is what is photographed with a camera really the real subject? CMOS image sensors are used to verify the authenticity of such images.
Source: DC.watch
Curiosity: Hobolite announced this new Iris LED Light that looks like a mirrorless camera
Hobolite just announced that portable LED light that looks like a mirrorless camera. You can get it now on Amazon US&EU, Bhphoto. Cute idea, but let’s hope that someone doesn’t buy this thinking it’s a camera :)
Sandisk announced an extremely compact and fast external SSD storage that is in Stock now at Amazon US, BHphoto and Adorama. In Europe at Amazon DE.
LLano released this unique new Sony battery charger you can reorder on Amazon (Click here).
The up to $200 Tamron lens rebates are ending on May 27
The up to $200 discount on Tamron E-mount lenses will run out on May 27 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. The HOTTEST deals is the Tamron 28-75mm III lens for $699 only at Amazon US, BHphoto and Adorama. This is the lowest price ever for an excellent and much-loved kit lens!
Reminder: Those Sony rebates run this til June 2 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. Some special mentions:
Cameras:
- $400 off on the Sony A7rV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
- $300 off on the ZV-E1 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
- $200 off on the Sony A7IV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
Lenses:
- $100 off on the 50mm f/1.2 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
- $100 off on the 85mm f/1.4 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- $100 off on the 35mm f/1.4 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- $100 off on the 14mm f/1.8 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- $100 off on the 12-24mm GM at Amazon. BHphoto. Adorama.
- $100 off on the 200-600mm G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
Accessories:
- Up to $400 off on Sony CFexpress Type A cards at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
- Up to $400 off on Sony Tough SD cards at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
Samyang:
You get the Rokinon/Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE now for $622 only at Amazon and BHphoto. Only limited supply at this price!
The first real images of the Canon R1… the camera that will compete with the forthcoming Sony A1II
The Canon R1 will compete with the Sony A1, but especially with the forthcoming Sony A1II, which will probably be announced at the same time as the R1 (late 2024 or early 2025).
So far we only saw “product” images of the R1. So here are some images of the “real world” R1 courtesy of Federico Basile:
Still no info about the specs of the cameras and my feeling is that the rumored specs are sooo wrong :)
You can read the full press text on Explora but here are the key interesting aspects:
- It’s going to use a new CMOS sensor (so no global shutter)
- Uses a variation of the current Digic X processor of the Canon R3.
- promises to have the best in class autofocus…beating the Sony A1 and Sony A9III AF system.
- Will be field tested at the Olympics
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via CanonRumors