Sony A6400 Announced and specs

Sony just announced its new $900 APS-C Camera with the following specs:
4k video and 4k HD video
24.2 mp APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor
ISO to 102,400
Improved color reproduction
.02 second AF
Real-time Eye AF
Real-time AF tracking with AI Subject recognition
425-point Phase detect
425 Contrast AF with 84% coverage
11FPS Burst
8 FPS Silent shooting
Full 180 degree Flippy Screen

Sounds like a deal for $900, right?

Iphone XR Camera Review

I took my new Iphone XR to different places to shoot different shots under different conditions to see how good the camera is and how much of an upgrade it is over my Iphone 5. I was pleasantly surprised. Although, it cannot match the performance of my actual camera as it doesn't have the image stabilization, high ISO performance, or detail but most people will not be able to tell under most conditions. Overall I'd give it a 7 out of 10 as it does represent a good combination of size and portability. However the $1000 price makes it more expensive than almost all lower level APS-C cameras and I could buy a point and shoot which would take superior photos and still have $500 left over for a decent phone so I can't rate it any higher.

Sharp to debut 8k Camera? Iphone 11 rumored to have 3 lenses?

Sharp is rumored to be using Olympus Micro four-thirds sensors in developing a new Camera that shoots 8k. Initial reports are that it will be 8k@30 but the company is said to be trying to break 8k@60 for this new camera. This camera should come in at less than $5000 and should be the only prosumer camera to offer 8k video. The real use is probably cropping and downsizing to 4k and even 1080dp as not many screen actually support 8k right now. The Iphone 11 is rumored to have 3 lenses at the back. I am hoping it'll be a regular lens, a macro lens, and a telephoto lens as that would fill many of my photography needs when I'm not in need to professional results.

Panasonic S1 and S1R early specs

Panasonic is delving into the full-frame game with the upcoming S1 and S1R Cameras. They have two offerings with the S1 at 24 MP and the S1R at 47mp, the S1 will be around $2500 and the S1R looks to be clocking in at a whopping $4500, a couple of hundred dollars more expensive than their Canon, Nikon, and Sony counterparts. The cameras will have Dual IS, 4k at 60fps, dual XQD and SD slots with tilting LCD and full weather sealing. It will also have fast AF technology with DFD technology and deep learning AI. What do you think?

Sony A7III vs Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

DPreview did a test between all three mirrorless cameras and concluded they were all pretty good cameras but in the category tests, Canon won none. Sony won every one except for the Landscape and surprisingly Video. In landscape Nikon and Sony tied and in Video, Nikon somehow pulled out a victory. However in term of auto-focus, Nikon was the worst of the three.

Nikon Z and Canon R get 5 new Lenses from Kipon

The new Nikon and Canon Platform have gotten 5 new lenses from Kipon, known as the Kipon Elegant Line. These Lenses are as follows:

1. 24mm F/2.4 -- $500
2. 35mm f/2.4 -- $468
3. 50mm f/2.4 -- $325
4. 75mm f/2.4 -- $355
5. 90mm f/2.4 -- $386


The price makes it seem like they are premium quality lenses.

Nikon D760 Rumors

The Nikon D760, successor to the D750 looks to be a DSLR Camera that is slated to come out in the second half of next year. This camera will have 4k shooting and hopefully a much improved video AF system, an ISO button to shift closer to the shutter release and improved AF(hopefully the D500 system) and better performance and higher ISO levels.

Sony A7RIV with 60mp sensor and 8k?

It has leaked from Sony Alpha Rumors that Sony has two new full-frame sensors, one 36mp sensor and one 60mp sensor capable of shooting 8k at 30 and 60 fps. These may be the next generation sensors that go into the A7IV and A7RIV and would represent a huge step up from the previous generation and set a new standard for full-frame cameras.

Leica announces the D-Lux 7

Leica has announced its most recent compact camera, the D-Lux 7. It is a 17mp Camera on a Micro four-thirds sensor with 7fps burst rate. It has a Maximum ISO of 25600 with 4k auto capture mode. It also has 4k video @ 30 and comes with a 24-75mm lens priced at $1195. All in all, not a bad offer.

Canon Steals 22% percent of Japanese Full-Frame Mirrorless Market within weeks

Even though it has only been weeks since the launch of the Canon EOS R camera, it has already grown to twenty-two percent dominance in Japan, showing how brand loyalty is much stronger in Japan than it is elsewhere in the world where Sony continues its dominance. Canon is projected to take over 50% of the market share of mirrorless full-frame next year making it the top dog again in its native country. Nikon currently has about 10% of the market share in Japan buts its more affordable Z6 full-frame has not been released yet in Japan and that is expected to increase market share.