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Sony a7C initial review: Compact size, big sensor image quality

15 Sep

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The Sony a7C is the company’s latest and smallest full-frame interchangeable lens camera. It fits a 24MP full-frame sensor and image stabilization into a body more closely resembling the APS-C sensor a6600.

A lot of work has clearly gone into making this one of the smallest full frame cameras available, whereas a lot of the features and capabilities are familiar. A new retractable kit zoom is being launched along with the a7C to help maintain those size savings.

Out of camera JPEG.
ISO 500 | 1/40 sec | F9 | Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Photo by Carey Rose

Key specifications

24MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
Bionz X processor (same as in the a7 III)
‘Real-time tracking’ AF system with human head, face, eye, and animal recognition
Oversampled 4K video at up to 30p, including 8-bit S-Log and HLG
Continuous bursts at up to 10 fps
Fully articulating 1.44M dot touchscreen
921k dot EVF with 0.59x mag.
Mic and headphone sockets
Large ‘Z-type’ battery, rated to 740 shots per charge

The Sony a7C will be available from October 2020 at a price of around $ 1799 USD ($ 2399 CAD) or with the new collapsible 28-60mm F4-5.6 kit zoom for around $ 2099 USD ($ 2699 CAD).

Review contents

From the camera’s controls to the image and video quality it’s capable of, find out what exactly what you want to know about the a7C right here.

What’s new and how it compares

The a7C fits almost all the capabilities of the a7 III into a body that has more in common with the a6000 series. This means a smaller viewfinder but few other compromises.

The a7C has three dials, all controlled using your thumb. It still handles pretty well, though, with a solid body and a small but pretty comfortable grip.

The a7C’s main strengths are its size and convenience. This could make it a powerful travel or family camera. But there’s a price to be paid, and this isn’t necessarily a budget option.

We’ve been shooting the a7C with both its kit zoom and the sensibly compact FE 35mm F1.8, to see what the camera offers.

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 initial review

04 Sep

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Product photos by Dan Bracaglia

The Panasonic S5 is a 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera built around the same sensor as the Panasonic S1, but in a smaller, more affordable body. In fact, despite having a full-frame sensor, the S5 is smaller in every dimension than its Micro Four Thirds sibling, the GH5. Aiming to appeal to both photographers and videographers, it includes updates to Panasonic’s DFD autofocus system, new creative photo modes, and video features that come close to matching both the GH5 and the much more expensive S1H.

Key specifications:

24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor with no AA filter
Up to 4K/60p (APS-C), full-frame oversampled 4K/30p all with 4:2:2 10-bit color
Panasonic contrast-detect DFD AF with improved face, body and head detection
2.36M dot OLED EVF w/ 0.74x magnification
3” 1.84M dot fully articulating touchscreen
Dual SD card slots (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)
96MP high-resolution mode
7 fps burst shooting (5 fps with continuous autofocus)
2.4/5Ghz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with one-touch image transfer
Dust and splash resistant
460 shots per charge when used with EVF

Whereas Panasonic’s first-generation full-frame cameras were somewhat niche-driven, the S5 is more of an all-around generalist, with a body and price point that more directly competes with the likes of the Nikon Z6 and Sony a7 III. For videographers, it’s a bit like a full-frame GH5 or a mini S1H, while photographers should benefit from an updated AF system and a variety of photography-focused performance enhancements.

The S5 will be available around mid-September for $ 1999 body-only, or $ 2299 with the Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5.5.6 lens.

Watch DPReview TV’s first impressions review of the Panasonic S5.

What’s new and how it compares

The S5 shares many video features with the S1H, adds some creative photo modes for stills shooters and gets an updated DFD autofocus system.

This is Panasonic’s most compact full-frame camera to date. See what’s different about it, and why it will get even better through firmware.

The S5 is Panasonic’s first compact full-frame camera. Find out why we think that’s a good move and what we think of it so far.

See some scenes of summer around Seattle in our Panasonic S5 sample gallery.

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Nikon Z5 initial review

01 Sep

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The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that looks and handles almost exactly like its higher-end Z-mount siblings, the Z6 and Z7. It’s built around a stabilized non-BSI 24MP CMOS sensor, which is likely more closely related to the generation of chip found in Nikon’s D750 DSLR, rather than the newer BSI sensor in the Z6.

Slightly stripped down and more stills-focused, the Z5 shares the same 273-point hybrid AF system, Expeed 6 processor and 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder as the Z6. But niceties like a top plate display are absent. Likewise, the Z5’s max burst rate and video capabilities are considerably less than that of the Z6: 4.5 fps vs. 12 fps and heavily cropped 4K vs. un-cropped, oversampled 4K. But from an image quality and handling standpoint, the two cameras are quite similar.

Key Specifications:

24MP full-frame CMOS sensor (not BSI)
Hybrid AF system with 273 phase-detect points covering 90% of the frame
4.5 fps continuous shooting with AF
5-axis in-body image stabilization
3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder
Dual UHS-II SD cards
4K/30p video capture (with 1.7x crop)
1080/60p video capture (no crop)
Headphone and microphone ports
Dust and moisture sealed

The Nikon Z5 sells for $ 1399 body-only, $ 1699 kitted with the new 24-50mm F4-6.3 lens and $ 2199 kitted with the 24-200 F4-6.3 VR.

What’s new and how it compares

The Z5 is essentially a stripped down Z6. Here’s what Nikon changed in the camera to keep the price down.

The Z5 is the same exact size, weight and shape as the Z6. But there are a few small differences between the two bodies.

DPR’s Dan Bracaglia has been busy shooting with the Z5. Here’s why he thinks it’s such a tempting camera – and why he may buy one in 12 months’ time.

Pups, mountains and summertime vibes. Check out our initial Z5 sample gallery.

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Sony a7S III initial review updated: excellent rolling shutter rates

13 Aug

We’ve started digging into the a7S III’s video capabilities. Initial results are positive: we measured excellent, sub-10ms rolling shutter rates, and we can confirm that the camera uses a dual gain sensor.

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Nikon D6: initial sample images

05 Aug

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With sporting events scarce, finding subjects that will challenge an action-oriented camera in the time of COVID-19 has been, shall we say, a bit of a challenge. Nevertheless, we’ve been getting to know Nikon’s newest professional flagship DSLR in settings conducive to distancing. Take a look at a selection of images taken early in our testing – including a number from the AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8, which also debuted this year.

Take a look at samples from the Nikon D6

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV initial review

04 Aug

Introduction

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Product photos by Dan Bracaglia

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is the entry-level model in the company’s DSLR-style lineup of Micro Four Thirds cameras (the PEN models, such as the E-PL10, are rangefinder-style). It’s a step up from the beginner-focused E-PL series, offering more controls, better build quality and a broader feature set. It sports a 20MP Four Thirds sensor, in-body image stabilization, flip-down touchscreen with a simple interface and 4K video capture.

Key specifications

20 Megapixel Live MOS sensor (Four Thirds)
TruePic VIII processor
5-axis in-body image stabilization (up to 4.5 stops)
121-point contrast-detect AF system
Flip-down touchscreen display
Electronic viewfinder
4.5 fps burst shooting w/AF
USB charging
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
360 shots per charge (with LCD)

The E-M10 IV will be available in two kits in your choice of silver or black: body only for $ 699 and with the very compact 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens for $ 799.

In the US and Canada, Olympus is throwing in a camera bag, extra battery and a 32GB memory card through November 1st.

What’s new and how it compares

The updates on the E-M10 IV are fairly minor, with changes that make selfie-shooting easier being the focus.

The biggest change on the E-M10 IV is its flip-down LCD, but everything else remains about the same. And that’s not a bad thing.

The E-M10 IV is a lovely camera, though it doesn’t break any ground in its segment.

See how the E-M10 IV’s photo quality stacks up in our extensive sample gallery.

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Sony a7S III initial review

29 Jul

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Sony’s alpha 7S Mark III is the third iteration in the most video-focused of the company’s a7 series of full frame cameras. It’s essentially a native 4K camera with impressive video specs and a revised user interface. It can capture UHD 4K footage at up to 120p in 10-bit 4:2:2 encoding and promises 16-bit Raw video output.

12MP BSI CMOS sensor
Bionz XR processor
On-sensor phase detection
ISO 80-102,400 (expandable to 40-409,600)
9.44M dot EVF with 0.91x magnification
4K video at up to 120p, 60p for ‘at least an hour’
16-bit Raw video output at up to 60p
10-bit 4:2:2 internal capture (in codecs including H.265 and All-I H.264)
Fully articulating LCD
5-axis in-body stabilization with Steady shot active mode
Twin card slots that each accept either SD or CFexpress Type A

The Sony a7S III will sell for around $ 3500. This is a $ 500 premium over 2015’s Mark II but still $ 500 lower than the launch price of the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H, which is arguably its closest competitor.

What’s new and how it compares

The a7S III offers a series of new features such as 10-bit internal video and Raw video output but the changes go much deeper.

Alongside a host of ergonomic improvements, which includes greater use of the touchscreen, Sony has significantly redesigned its menu system.

The a7S III looks to be a workhorse camera for amateur and independent production teams, but it also offers insights into what future alpha cameras will be like.

We’ve prepared a sample gallery of images using a near-final a7S III.

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Canon EOS R6 initial review

12 Jul

Introduction

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All product photography by Dan Bracaglia

The Canon EOS R6 is a 20MP full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at enthusiast photographers and videographers. It sits below the R5 much as the EOS 6Ds did beneath the 5D DSLRs, and offers a well-rounded combination of features for both disciplines.

It’s also one of the first enthusiast-level cameras to shoot both stills and video that can exploit the capabilities of the latest high-dynamic range displays.

Key specifications:

20MP Dual Pixel CMOS Sensor
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8EV of correction
Dual Pixel AF II with AI-trained subject tracking and 100% AF coverage
20 fps shooting with e-shutter, 12 fps mechanical
UHD 4K shooting at up to 60p, 1080 at up to 120p
10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording in either C-Log or HDR PQ
10-bit HDR photos in HEIF format
3.68M dot EVF
1.62M dot fully-articulated rear touchscreen
New battery rated at around 380 shots per charge (EVF)

The R6 will be available from late August with a recommended price of $ 2499, body-only. It will also be available in a kit with the 24-105mm F4L for $ 3599 or with the 24-105mm F4-7.1 STM IS for $ 2899.

What’s new and how it compares

The EOS R6 can’t boast 8K video but it’s got a solid feature set nonetheless, including the same IS and AF as its big brother.

The R6 has elements of the original EOS R to its design but it also gains a fair amount from Canon’s DSLR range. We think the combination works nicely.

We’ve been shooting with the EOS R6 and think Canon users (and, in particular, Canon DSLR users) will find a lot to like about the camera.

We’ve put together a gallery from the EOS R6, to show what its image quality looks like.

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Canon EOS R5 initial review

12 Jul

Introduction

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All product photography by Dan Bracaglia

The Canon EOS R5 is a 45MP full-frame mirrorless camera that shoots full-width 8K video, has next-generation Dual Pixel autofocus and a stabilization system that provides up to eight stops of shake correction with a variety of lenses. It can also capture 10-bit HDR stills and video for HDR display. Designed for advanced amateurs and professionals, the EOS R5 is the spiritual (mirrorless) successor to Canon’s 5D-series DSLR cameras and appears to leapfrog the competition in some significant ways.

Key specifications:

45MP full-frame Dual Pixel CMOS sensor
8K video, with option for Raw or 10-bit 4:2:2 C-log or HDR PQ
Up to 4K/120p, or oversampled 4K up to 30p
100% coverage Dual Pixel II AF system with human and animal detection trained by machine learning
12 fps / 20 fps bursts (mech. / elec. shutter)
5.76M-dot OLED EVF with 120fps max refresh rate
3.2″ 2.1M-dot fully articulating touchscreen
10-bit HDR photos in HEIF format
1x CFExpress slot, 1x UHS-II SD slot
Claimed weather-sealing to EOS 5D Mark IV levels
2.4/5Ghz Wi-FI with Bluetooth and FTP connectivity
CIPA rated to around 320 shots (using EVF)

Resized out-of-camera JPEG from a pre-production EOS R5.
ISO 250 | 1/60 sec | F11 | Canon RF 28-70mm F2L @ 28mm

As you can see from the spec list, there’s a lot to cover. Follow along with us as we take an in-depth look at all that Canon has to offer in its latest high-end mirrorless camera. The EOS R5 will be available at the end of July for $ 3899 USD body-only, or $ 4999 with the RF 24-105mm F4L.

Editor’s note: All images from the pre-production camera used for this review have been resized at Canon’s request.

What’s new and how it compares

The EOS R5 has a lot of new features inside and out. We’ll go through what they are, and why they matter, here.

Canon has banished the EOS R’s touchbar and put a very nice AF joystick in its place. Overall, the R5 is a really pleasant camera to use.

So, is the EOS R5 the long-awaited ‘mirrorless 5D’? Find out what we think after having spent some time with it.

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G100/G110 initial review

24 Jun

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The Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 (G110 in some regions) is the company’s take on the facing-the-camera vlogging camera, with innovative audio and a compact body.

The G100 is a 20MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera designed explicitly for vloggers and content creators. It features a tracking audio system that works in conjunction with the camera’s face detection system and a flip-out screen that, by default, engages several easy-to-use modes.

Above all, though, Panasonic has done its best to make the camera as small as possible. We’ll find out more about the trade-offs involved as we discuss the specifications in more detail.

Key specifications

20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor
Electronic image stabilization (works in sync with in-lens IS)
Directional audio with tracking mode
Fully articulated high-brightness 1.84M-dot LCD panel
3.68M-dot equivalent electronic viewfinder
Video up to 4K/30p and FHD up to 120p with quick/slow options
Mechanical shutter extends to 1/500 sec, electronic shutter to 1/16,000 sec

The G100 will be available in a variety of kits, including one that bundles it with a small tabletop tripod/selfie grip.

In the US, the camera will be offered with the compact, stabilized 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 lens for $ 749 or with the 12-32mm and selfie grip for $ 799. Options with the 12-60mm will be available in other territories.

What’s new and how it compares

The G100 is designed primarily for vlogging and includes some interesting ideas to support it. See what’s new and how it compares with its peers

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Body and handling

The G100 has a pretty compact body with a decent amount of direct controls, and an interface that offers plenty of customization

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First impressions

There are some clever ideas at play in the G100 but also some significant limitations, leaving us with mixed feelings (for now, at least)

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