On September 11, a select number of content providers and journalists were invited to another Sony special product briefing. Speculation ran amok as many of us were hoping this would be the announcement for the next “A” series camera, particularly the a9r or a7r III. As you can determine by the title of the article, that was not to be. While we may have been … [Read more...]
The SONY A9 A Camera For All Seasons
Most people who have seen my photography for the first time inevitably ask, “What camera do you use?” My almost automatic response is that I use different cameras for different purposes. For landscapes, I have been using slower handling high-resolution cameras like the Pentax 645Z and the Sony A7r 2 models, and most recently, the Sigma SD-H camera. These cameras rank high in … [Read more...]
Sony 12-24mm G Lens Review
In May, Sony invited a select group of content providers and the press to an event in Santa Barbara, CA for a couple of days This was just a short time after the announcement of the Sony a9 in New York, so many of us wondered what Sony was going to share with us. Of course, speculation ran all over the place, from a newer version of the a7r II to other lenses. An … [Read more...]
Sony 16-35mm G-Master Lens – Hands On Preview
Sony is at it again. This time they have announced the NEW 16-35mm G-Master lens. This is a lens myself and a lot of Sony users have been desiring and speculating about for quite some time. The Sony 16-35mm G-Master lens has a usable f/stop of 2.8 throughout its total zoom range. This lens is available for pre-order at B&H Photo and Amazon This article has numerous … [Read more...]
Sony a9 Review – Early Hands On Preview
I wish you could hear the Sony a9 capture 20 frames per second. But you can’t because it doesn’t make any sound at all. There are a lot of things the Sony a9 does that are different than any other cameras. The a9 changes many things about taking photographs, and when you look at the big picture, it defines a whole new realm of possibilities for photographers, no matter what … [Read more...]
