Sony has lowered the price of its Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 premium superzoom. The MSRP in the US is now $ 998, down from $ 1299, and prices in Europe have dropped as well (though it’s unclear if they’re official). It’s not known if this was a planned price reduction, or a reaction to the Panasonic FZ1000 which is about to hit store shelves at a list price of $ 899. Read more
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
When it was introduced last year, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 was peerless. It was the first superzoom to offer a 1″-type sensor, much larger than the 1/2.3″-type chips commonly found in that class. It paired that with an impressive F2.8 constant 24-200mm equivalent zoom. Now the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has joined the RX10 in this newly-minted category, boasting almost certainly the same sensor and a 25-400mm equivalent F2.8-4 lens. They line up nicely for a head-to-head comparison – and that’s exactly what we’ve done. Read more
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Metz flash units now available for Sony Multi Interface Shoe
Owners of Sony SLT, NEX and R-series cameras with Multi Interface Shoes now have a couple more flash options. Two flash units offered by Metz, the mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital and 52 AF-1 digital, are now available for the Sony Multi Interface shoe. Read more
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High ISO Compared: Sony A7S vs. A7R vs. Canon EOS 5D III
The A7S is Sony’s newest entry in its full-frame mirrorless lineup. But where the ‘R’ in A7R stood for resolution, the ‘S’ in the 12MP A7S stands for sensitivity. We’ve recently received a Sony A7S and wasted no time putting it up against the A7R and Canon EOS 5D Mark III to see how it compares.
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High ISO Compared: Sony A7S v. A7R v. Canon EOS 5D III
The A7S is Sony’s newest entry in its full-frame mirrorless lineup. But where the ‘R’ in A7R stood for resolution, the ‘S’ in the 12MP A7S stands for sensitivity, topping out at an impressive maximum ISO sensitivity setting equivalent to ISO 409,600. We’ve had an A7S for a couple of days – just long enough to create a real-world comparison of high ISO stills from the camera against the 36MP A7R and Canon’s EOS 5D Mark III. Click through to see the results.
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Third time’s a charm: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III Review
We’ve just posted our full review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. In this third generation compact, Sony offers a 20.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and a couple of important new features – a faster 24-70mm equiv F1.8-2.8 lens and a pop-up EVF with 1.44M dots. With these additions to what was already an impressive camera, does the RX100 III earn our highest recommendation? See for yourself. Read review
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Reader showcase: Using a Sony NEX as a digital back on an antique camera
Our DIY forum isn’t a month old and we’ve already seen it fill with interesting projects. Some solve a problem, while others are pure fun. Decidedly in the latter category, dpreview forum member vkphoto has put a Sony NEX-F3 ‘digital back’ on a vintage ICA Toska camera from the early 1900s and a Carl Zeiss Tessar 135mm 1:6.3. See how he brought new life to an antique with a $ 15 modification. Learn more
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Reader showcase: Using a Sony NEX as a digital back on an antique camera
Our DIY forum isn’t a month old and we’ve already seen it fill with interesting projects. Some solve a problem, while others are pure fun. Decidedly in the latter category, dpreview forum member vkphoto has put a Sony NEX-F3 ‘digital back’ on a vintage ICA Toska camera from the early 1900s and a Carl Zeiss Tessar 135mm 1:6.3. See how he brought new life to an antique with a $ 15 modification. Learn more
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Third time’s a charm: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III Review
We’ve just posted our full review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. In this third generation compact, Sony offers a 20.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and a couple of important new features – a faster 24-70mm equiv F1.8-2.8 lens and a pop-up EVF with 1.44M dots. With these additions to what was already an impressive camera, does the RX100 III earn our highest recommendation? See for yourself. Read review
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High ISO Compared: Sony A7S v. A7R v. Canon EOS 5D III
The A7S is Sony’s newest entry in its full-frame mirrorless lineup. But where the ‘R’ in A7R stood for resolution, the ‘S’ in the 12MP A7S stands for sensitivity, topping out at an impressive maximum ISO sensitivity setting equivalent to ISO 409,600. We’ve had an A7S for a couple of days – just long enough to create a real-world comparison of high ISO stills from the camera against the 36MP A7R and Canon’s EOS 5D Mark III. Click through to see the results.