High ISO Comparison: Sony a9 Vs. Nikon D5 Vs. 1D X Mark II

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dpreview has add recently released Sony Alpha a9 (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama) in their studio comparison tools. Now we can play the high ISO images of Sony a9 compare to other related cameras. We compared Sony Alpha a9 and Nikon D5, Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. You can see the detail RAW images below:

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Sigma is Working on MC-11 Mount Adapter Focus Issue on Sony a9

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Sigma recently announced that the use of its Mount Converter MC-11 and certain Sigma zoom lenses with the Sony Alpha a9 (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama) may result in missed focus. According to Sigma USA, the issue may arise ‘occasionally’ when using AF-S mode and while shooting ‘in the telephoto range.’

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Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Lens DxOMark Tested

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DxOMark has tested the new Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Lens. The US price for this lens is $1,498, currently in stock at Amazon / B&H Photo / Adorama . Tested on Sony Alpha a7R II, the FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS lens is scored 34, see the detail below:

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Sigma FE 35mm f/1.4 (f/1.2) AF Lens to be Announced this Summer

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A quick update on release date of first Sigma FE lens. First Sigma lens will be Sigma FE 35mm f/1.4 AF lens or Sigma FE 35mm f/1.2 AF lens, this lens will announced in this Summer of 2017. The size of this Sigma FE lens will be very small, size between Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 lens and Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8 lens.

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Sony China Teases a New Compact Camera Below RX Series ?

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Sony China on Weibo now teases a new camera launch as “Whats the Next ?” According to the image, this camera could be a compact camera, will be under the current RX series line. Could be a new line of compact camera with light weight, fast speed or other special features.

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Top Wishlist for Upcoming Sony a9S !

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The Sony Alpha a9 (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama) has just released, it is a high-end full frame mirrorless camera from Sony. So for videographers and filmmakers, what can we expect from Sony Alpha a9S. Below is a wishlist for upcoming Sony Alpha a9S full frame mirrorless cameras.
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Sony Updated Firmware for 10 FE Lenses and LA-EA3 Adapter for a9

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Sony today has updated the firmware for 10 FE lenses and LA-EA3 adapter when using them on Sony Alpha a9 (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama). You can see firmware detail and download these firmware updates through links below:
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Rumors: Sony a7 III Release Date in November, 2017

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After Sony released the Sony Alpha a9 (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama) full frame mirrorless camera, the next full frame mirrorless camera from Sony will most likely be Sony Alpha a7III. Previous rumors said that Sony will announce Sony Alpha a7 III in June, now according to source from SAR, Sony has delayed the launch of Sony a7 III to November, 2017. This means Sony a7 III announcement could be around September or October, 2017.

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Lightroom CC 2015.10.1 now Support Sony a9 and Batis 135mm Lens !

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As Sony Alpha a9 now already in stock and shipping in US, a great news for Sony a9 shooters that Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.10.1 now finally support Sony Alpha a9. Also the new announced Zeiss Batis FE 135mm f/2.8 lens got supported.

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Size Comparison of All Current Sony FE GM Lenses

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After announcement of FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM lens and FE 100-400mm GM lens, Sony FE lens lineup now has a total of six FE GM lenses. Above is the image of all these GM lens in real size, take a look.

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