Fujifilm X-H2S Autofocus Performance Improved in a Major Software Update
Fujifilm is addressing the autofocus performance of the X-H2S and has released an update for the camera to improve its subject detection and tracking algorithms.
Hands-On with the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 Sports Lens: Lots to Like
The Sigma 60-600mm for Sony E-Mount is a versatile, compelling, and unique lens with a mindblowing 10x optical zoom range. As with any all-in-one lens, it’s not without its compromises, and the $2000 price puts it up against Sony’s native FE 200–600mm f/5.6–6.3 G OSS, even though the Sigma has a more versatile zoom range.
Sony’s Alpha 7R V Menu Design is So Bad, You Might Miss a Photo
Sony's Alpha 7R V has the company's most advanced autofocus system that is remarkably powerful, but while the company has displayed its engineering prowess with Real-Time Recognition, it has also revealed its most significant weakness: interface design.
Raspberry Pi’s New Camera Module 3 is its First to Feature Autofocus
Raspberry Pi has announced the new Camera Module 3 in multiple variants that are higher resolution, feature autofocus and HDR, and that have the ability to capture both visible light and infrared.
AstrHori’s 85mm f/1.8 AF Lens for Sony E-Mount Costs Just $276
AstrHori has announced an 85mm f/1.8 portrait lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras that promises high-end results for an extremely low cost of entry.
Reikan’s FoCal Mobile Brings Autofocus Calibration to Smartphones
Reikan, the company behind the FoCal automatic lens calibration tool, is bringing its technology to smartphones with the FoCal Mobile app.
TTArtisan Unveils New Autofocus 27mm f/2.8 XF Lens for Fuji X
TTArtisan has released a new APS-C 27mm f/2.8 Autofocus Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount systems that costs a mere $150.
Sony’s New Alpha 7R V Features Intelligent ‘Deep Learning’ Autofocus
Sony has announced the Alpha 7R V full-frame camera which features a brand-new AI focusing system. Called Real Time Recognition, this “deep learning” trained system can detect not only humans but also birds, animals, planes, trains, cars, and insects.
Samyang Reveals the ‘World’s First’ V-AF Cine Autofocus E-Mount Lenses
Samyang Optics has announced the V-AF lineup of lenses, a new series of "world's first" autofocus cinema lenses for full-frame E-mount systems. The new lenses are designed to allow creatives to shoot videos more conveniently.
Canon EOS R10 Review: Powerful Performance at an Affordable Price
The Canon EOS R10 is tiny but mighty, sporting an advanced autofocus system, the ability to shoot 15 frames per second with its mechanical shutter, and a full-body APS-C experience.
Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z Adapter Review: Nearly Seamless
The $250 Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z mount adapter allows Sony lenses to work on Nikon mirrorless cameras with full autofocus, aperture control, and in-body image stabilization in a design that is remarkably thin.
Nikon’s Latest Z9 Firmware Update Further Improves Autofocus
Nikon has announced a small firmware update 2.10 for the Z9 flagship camera which adds a high-frequency flicker reduction feature as well as further improves autofocus performance.
Meike Launches $200 85mm f/1.8 AF Lens for Sony Full Frame Cameras
Meike has announced a super-affordable autofocus-equipped lens for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras: the 85mm f/1.8 STM. The company says the autofocus is fully supported by multiple Alpha cameras and even several APS-C E-mount cameras.
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM XF Lens Review: Great Lens, Better Price
The Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM lens slots neatly into an existing range of Viltrox primes for APS-C cameras, a focal length that is notably absent from Fujifilm directly. The 13mm, which is equivalent to 20mm on 35mm full-frame, is fairly wide and works well for landscapes or architecture, especially for the low price of $429.
Test Finds That Cropping is Better Than Using a Teleconverter
A professional photographer has analyzed more than 3,000 photos to see if cropping into a photo is better or worse than using a teleconverter.
Megadap’s Gen-2 Sony E to Nikon Z AF Adapter Fixes Gen-1’s Problems
Megadap has announced its second-generation Sony E to Nikon Z autofocus adapter, the ETZ21, which it says solves a lot of the performance and compatibility issues that existed with the original adapter.
Photographer Builds the World’s First Autofocus 4×5 Camera
Photographer Aleksi Koski has created what he calls the world's first 4x5 camera that is equipped with autofocus. Called the Conflict AF45, it uses a laser-based focusing system to create what is basically a giant point-and-shoot.
Samyang Unveils the AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II Lens for Sony E-Mount
Samyang has announced the second generation 35mm f/1.4 FE autofocus lens for both full-frame and crop sensor Sony E-mount cameras. With its launch, Samyang says that the major angles of 50mm and 35mm in its f/1.4 lineup have been updated.
Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Review: An Affordable Alternative to a 24-70mm
The Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens gives shooters a focal range close to the ever-popular 24-70mm f/2.8 S but with slightly fewer features for about half of the price, making it an incredibly attractive option for photographers at every level.
Monster Adapter Launches Contax N Lens to Sony E-Mount Adapter
Monster Adapter has announced the LA-NE1 adapter that supports autofocus, aperture control, and data transmission between Contax N-Mount lenses and Sony E-Mount cameras.