Monthly Archives: March 2016

Does the Sony a6300 camera also have overheating issues during video recording?

Overheating issues with Sony cameras are nothing new – they have been going on with some models since at least 2010 (with the Sony a33 and a55 cameras). There are now several new reports that the latest a6300 camera also overheats during video recording: “Sadly pros can’t even rely on the A6300 as a B-camera due to the overheating, […]

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Weekly recap

Save $160 when you buy the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 Art lenses together Cosina augmented reality iOS app lets you put any lens on your Leica camera Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens officially announced Nikon D5 now shipping, additional coverage (hint: there is a new Lord of Darkness) Price of the Irix 15mm […]

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The latest Fuji news and rumors

Here is a recap of the latest Fuji news and rumors: Refurbished Fuji X-Pro2 cameras are already available for $200 off (sold out already) Fuji is rumored to announced a new firmware for the X-Pro2 that will contain multiple bug fixes New book: The Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 115 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Camera […]

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What else is new?

→ The US price of the new Nissin i60A flash is the US was announced: $339.99. → New book: “Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX1R II”. → Another Canon 1DX II sensor performance comparison, also taken down, but still available on Google cache. → New J.B. Camera Designs wood grip for Fuji X-Pro2 now available. → […]

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Hands-on with the new Sony a6300 camera and G-Master FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens

A reader sent me this hands-on with the latest Sony a6300 camera and G-Master FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens from a recent event in Asia (the entire set of pictures can be accessed on flickr):

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Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens real-world sample photos

  A new set of sample photos from the recently announced Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens can be found at dpreview. The official sample photos are available here. The lens is expected to start shipping at the end of April. The US price is $1,099 and will be available in Nikon F, Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts. B&H […]

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List of upcoming/rumored mirrorless cameras

Here is what to expect from the major camera manufacturers in the next few weeks/months: Panasonic X200 compact camera. New MFT camera is also a possibility: few weeks ago the Japanese website Nikkan reported that Panasonic will introduce a new 6K 30fps capable camera before the end of their 2016 fiscal year (March 31st, 2017). Two new Olympus […]

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