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Just posted: Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip Review.
If you have a Canon EOS R5 Mark II, you want a BG-R20.
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Just posted: Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Review.
This lens is an especially great choice for portrait, wedding, and low-light event photographers.
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Just posted: Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Review.
The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens is a fantastic choice for those looking for a standout landscape, architecture, and low-light event lens.
Remember that we are in a solar maximum? This lens is Canon's best ever for Northern Lights (and Milky Way) night sky photography. Buy this lens today and start watching the aurora forecast.
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Just posted: Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Review.
This lens is a great addition to Canon's lineup.
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Image quality test results are now available on the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens page.
Another useful, high-performing lens to include in the kit.
Compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens
Compared to the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Lens
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A worthy a1 II comparison is against the Sony Alpha 9 III. I'll let you figure out which camera is which in the comparison image.
Check out the a1 II vs. a9 III specification comparison and the visual comparison of these cameras. What are the differences between the Sony Alpha 1 II and the s9 III? Here are the a1 II advantages over the a9 III:
- 50.1 MP vs. 24.6
- 1/32,000 second continuous shooting shutter speed vs. 1/16,000
- ISO 100–32000 vs. 250–25600, expandable to ISO 50 to ISO 102400 vs. 125–51200
- Improved IBIS — 8.5 stops vs. 8.0 (center)
- Slightly greater dynamic range
Here are the a9 III advantages over the a1 II:
- Global shutter, with no rolling shutter or banding in stills or movies, vs. 3.8 ms (still fast)
- 1/80000 second shutter speed vs. 1/32000
- 120 fps continuous shooting vs. 30 fps, Continuous Shooting Speed Boost feature
- Flash sync to 1/80000 vs. 1/400
- AF working range of EV -5 – 20 vs. EV -4 – 20
- Exposure metering range of EV -5 – 17 vs. EV -3 – 20
- Slightly less expensive
Most photographers will find the a1 II the best option, but the a9 III is the better choice for a niche market, primarily those who value extreme speed over resolution.
Learn more: Sony Alpha 1 II
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Photographers contemplating this question will find the Canon EOS R5 Mark II's price especially attractive. The difference is enough to fund a pro-grade lens.
Check out the a1 II vs. R5 II specification comparison and the visual comparison of these cameras. What are the differences between the Sony Alpha 1 II and the R5 Mark II? Here are the a1 II advantages:
- 50 megapixels vs. 45 megapixels (50 is my favorite, but 45 is close)
- 3.8 ms imaging sensor readout speed vs. 6.3 (faster readout reduces electronic shutter issues)
- 0.64" (16mm) 9.44 million dot 0.90x EVF vs. 0.50" (12.7mm) 5.76 million dot 0.76x
- 240 fps EVF vs. 120
- 4-axis articulated LCD
- Up to 1 second Pre-Capture vs. 0.5 seconds
- +/- 5 stops exposure compensation vs. 3
- Pixel Shift Multi Shooting (provides dramatically higher resolution after post-processing, but everything in the frame must be still)
- 1/400 max flash sync vs. 1/250
- Movie Auto Framing feature
- Ethernet port vs. available with accessory grip
- 420 shots CIPA viewfinder battery life vs. 340
- Slightly smaller
Here are the R5 II advantages:
- Dramatically lower price
- 30 fps with lossless RAW vs. lossy
- Eye Control AF
- AF to EV -7.5 to 21 vs. -4 to 20 (ratings at f/1.2 vs. f/2, but still an advantage)
- 5,850 manually-selectable AF points vs. 759
- 8K 60p 12-bit internal RAW vs. 8K 30p 10-bit
- 6 GHz WiFi vs. 5
- Has a top LCD
- 630 shots CIPA LCD battery life vs. 520
- Cooling fan grip available
- Slightly lighter
The Sony camera has dual CFexpress Type A and SD combo slots, while the Canon camera has dedicated CFexpress Type B and SD slots.
Comparing across brands is significantly challenged by the differing interface and ergonomics. These cameras are quite different in those regards, and advantages will often be determined by personal preference. Notably, I find the Canon grip more comfortable when using mid- and large-sized lenses.
Learn more: Sony Alpha 1 II
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The Alpha 1 II is, without a doubt, the best for most uses Sony camera, and lower price is practically the only reason to choose otherwise. Before the II, the a1 version I was my ultimate choice, and leads to the question I'm asking. Should I get the Sony a1 II or keep the Sony a1?
Check out the a1 II vs. a1 specification comparison and the visual comparison of these cameras. What are the differences between the Sony Alpha 1 II and the Alpha 1?
Let's get the short list out of the way first. I already gave you the answer, but I'll put a bullet beside it. Here are the Sony a1 advantages over the a1 II:
- Lower price
When the a1 II was announced, the a1 was immediately discounted by $1,000.00. That discount is not a factor for those considering an upgrade, except that the lower new camera cost may put downward pressure on the used camera sale price, directly impacting the upgrade cost. The items on the next list must be worth the additional expense for the II purchase to be logical.
Here are the a1 II's advantages:
- 0.03 to 1 second Pre-Capture of up to one second and Continuous Shooting Speed Boost
- 8.5-stop IBIS vs. 5.5
- Improved grip ergonomics
- New C5 button
- 4-axis articulated LCD
- 3.2" LCD with 2.1 million dots vs. 1.44 million dots
- AF-dedicated AI processor
- Insect, vehicle (planes, trains, and automobiles), and Auto subject detection modes
- Improved eye detection for animals and humans (by 30%) and birds (50% improvement).
- Upgraded human pose estimation
- XS and XL Spot AF area options
- 30 ms electronic Shutter lag vs. 42
- Video improvements, including AF performance, auto framing, movie self-timer, breathing compensation, import and embed of up to 16 custom LUTs
- 2.5Gbps Ethernet vs. 1Gbps, and Wake on LAN vs. no
- Stacked exposure mode dial
- FDA-EP21 enhanced eyecup additionally included
Serious photographers chasing wildlife and other action subjects will find the first bullet worth the upgrade cost. Pre-Capture is game-changing.
Other individual improvements, such as AF and IBIS performance, will also be worth the upgrade cost to many photographers, and the cumulative enhancements show the II to be a solid upgrade.
Still, the price difference is a factor, and the a1 is still the outstanding performer it always was.
Those of us considering the a1 to a1 II upgrade must consider that the value of our current cameras will continue to decline, and a fresh camera with a full warranty has value.
Learn more: Sony Alpha 1 II
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Image quality test results are now available on the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens page.
You are going to like these results.
Compared to the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Lens (at f/1.4)
Compared to the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
Compared to the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens
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Image quality test results are now available on the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens page.
You are going to like these results.
Compared to the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
Compared to the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Lens
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Just posted: Canon EOS R5 Mark II.
As with the R1 review, most of the R5 II content has been in place for weeks, but with over 20,000 images captured with this camera, I'll call the review done.
This is my favorite camera.
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Just posted: Canon EOS R1 Review.
Most of the review contents have long been available, but after about 30,000 frames, I'll call it done.
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Image quality test results from the Canon EOS R7 are now available for Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens.
This is a great ultra-wide zoom lens option for APS-C, now including the RF mount options.
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Just posted: Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens Review.
Extremely impressive lens.
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Image quality test results from the Canon EOS R7 are now available on the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens page.
Fun little lens.
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Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results are now available on the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens Review.
Don't miss the outstanding with-extender performance.
Compared to the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS (no Z) Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
The 70-200 Z is slightly sharper with a 2x than the 100-300 is.
Compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens
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Noise (196 samples) and resolution test results from the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens are now available on the Canon EOS R1 page.
As expected, the EOS R1 and R3 resolution and noise are essentially the same.
Note that the EOS R1 and R5 II noise levels are also the same when the final image size is matched at 24 MP. While the R5 II's pixel level noise is higher at its native resolution, matched final output size eliminates the mythical low resolution advantage.
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Just posted: Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III Macro VXD Lens Review.
Impressive lens.
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MTF chart comparisons are now available in the Image Quality section of the following lenses:
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens
Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
More information about and expectations for the new lenses:
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens
Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
Canon RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens (just product images and specs)
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