Nikon Z7 Review (Photography Blog)

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Nikon Z7 specifications at a glance:

  • 45.7MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 6 Image Processing Engine
  • UHD 4K30 Video; N-Log & 10-Bit HDMI Out
  • 493-Point Phase-Detect AF System
  • Built-In 5-Axis Vibration Reduction
  • 0.80x 3.6m-Dot EVF with NIKKOR Optics
  • 3.2″ 2.1m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • 9 fps Continuous Shooting; ISO 64-25600
  • Top-Panel Dot-Matrix OLED; XQD Card Slot
  • 8K Time-Lapse Mode; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Photography Blog posted their exhaustive review of the new Nikon Z7.

From the conclusion:

The Nikon Z7 feels like a camera which can be picked up by existing Nikon DSLR users without hesitation about how it works or what certain things do. While some things will be slightly different and may take some to get used to, all in all, it’s very much like using a smaller and lighter Nikon DSLR.

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That said, the Nikon Z7 is probably not the perfect model for everybody. If you shoot a lot of sports or action, there are certainly better tracking focus and burst speeds on the market – both inside and outside the mirrorless realm. There’s also the issue of the single card slot – it seems likely that many will either learn to live with the risk of one of the cards corrupting, or wait even longer to see what Nikon produces next. Read the review…

Nikon Z7: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon

There will be no Canon EOS R with an APS-C sensor

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I don’t know who originated this rumor but unfortunately it’s making its rounds on the web.

It’s suggested that Canon might have an EOS R model with APS-C sensor on their agenda. This is utterly and outmost something that will not happen. We got this confirmed from our sources.

Canon’s mirrorless line-up with APS-C sensor is the EOS M system. Although you may object that there are still few lenses (but a new EF-M 32mm f/1.4 has just been announced), this is the mirrorless system Canon designed for APS-C sensors and it is the system Canon will invest into and expand in the years to come. The replacements for the Canon EOS M5 and the EOS M6 are expected to be announced next year.

Unfortunately anything related to the Canon EOS R gets you a lot of traffic and so it comes that such rumors get born and spread. Unfortunately, this rumor will not disappear easily or anytime soon.

Stay tuned.

Sigma 40mm F/1.4 Art Sample Pictures (pre-production model)

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Sigma 40mm F/1.4 Art at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Three FLD Elements, Three SLD Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
  • Weather-Sealed, Protective Front Coating
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

DPReview posted a set of sample pictures shot with a pre-production model of the recently announced Sigma 40mm F/1.4 Art lens. According to Sigma the Sigma 40mm F/1.4 Art is the sharpest “Art” lens, and a reference for the whole global vision series. JPG files are available for download.

Pre-orders for the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 Art are not yet open, but you can get notified when they are.

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Sample Images (Photography Blog)

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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS specifications at a glance:

  • 20.3MP CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • 65x Zoom Lens
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • UHD 4K Video Recording, 4K Time-Lapse
  • Image Stabilization
  • Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Continuous Shooting up to 10 fps
  • Zoom Framing Assist

Photography Blog posted a set of sample images shot with the new [shoplink 52650]Canon PowerShot SX70 HS[/shoplink]. Original files available for download.

Pre-order the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS at $549 at B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon

Canon EOS R Review (ePhotozine)

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Canon EOS R at a glance:

  • 30.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • UHD 4K30 Video; C-Log & 10-Bit HDMI Out
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 5655 AF Points
  • 3.69m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.15″ 2.1m-Dot Swivel Touchscreen LCD
  • Expanded ISO 50-102400, 8 fps Shooting
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, SD UHS-II Card Slot
  • Multi-Function Bar, Dual Pixel RAW

ePhotozine posted their full review of the new Canon EOS R. They praise the overall performance, weather sealing, silent operation, excellent ergonomics, and more.

From their conclusion:

The Canon EOS R is a great camera with a great lens, capable of delivering excellent image quality. There are minor operational, and design quirks that will make the camera feel awkward compared to a DSLR such as the 5D Mark IV, but for the most part the EOS R does the job efficiently and is a pleasure to use. Professional photographers, or those used to Canon EOS DSLRs, may be disappointed by the lack of dual card slots, and the shorter battery life of this camera. Read the review.

All the new Canon gear announced ahead of Photokina 2018 can now be pre-ordered:

Pre-order the Canon EOS R in the USA: B&H Photo | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon

Pre-order the Canon RF mount lenses in the USA: B&H Photo | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon

Canon EOS R world-wide pre-order links:

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Canon RF mount lenses world-wide pre-order links:

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Deal of the Day: Lowepro StreetLine SH 180 Bag – $49.95 (reg. $100.95, today only)

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Lowepro StreetLine SH 180 Bag at a glance:

  • Holds DSLR Camera & Accessories
  • Accommodates a 13″ Laptop and a Tablet
  • Wear Over Shoulder or Across Body
  • Side Pocket for Compact Umbrella
  • Collapsable, Interior FlexPockets
  • Exterior, Zippered Pocket Under Flap
  • Multiple Slip-In Pockets for Small Items
  • Wide, Adjustable Shoulder Strap
  • Trolley Handle Pass Through
  • Water-Repellent Nylon and Polyester

Only for today (10/1/18) B&H Photo has the Lowepro StreetLine SH 180 Bag (Charcoal Gray) on sale at $49.95. Compare at $100.95. Free shipping.

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