Camera Gear Review News (Page 24)

Just posted: Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter Review.

Sometimes, using a 2x is the right option.

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Just posted: Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter Review.

This is a high-performing compact teleconverter that makes a great addition to a kit that includes one of the compatible Sony telephoto lenses.

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Just posted: Robus RCM-439 Carbon Fiber Monopod Review.

No-brainer. Just get one.

The Robus RCM-439 Carbon Fiber Monopod is in stock at B&H and Amazon USA.

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Just posted: Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens Review.

This is a useful lens to have available in the kit.

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Let's speculate:

In the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV review, I mentioned:

"What Canon has not talked about is the potential for increased dynamic range being available from Dual Pixel RAW files. It seems that, if partial exposures are being captured by the Dual Pixel RAW system, the potential exists for very significant highlight recovery beyond what is already available."

Did you notice that the Canon EOS C300 Mark III Cinema Camera "... features a new Dual Gain Output (DGO) sensor ..."? In the press release, Canon goes on to explain the Dual Pixel CMOS sensor:

"The newly developed 4K Super 35mm DGO imaging system captures high dynamic range content by reading out each pixel through two separate gains. One gain prioritizes saturation in highlight areas while the other suppresses noise in the shadows. The result is an image with up to 16+ stops of dynamic range, clean rich shadows and vibrant highlights in up to 4K/60p."

Very intriguing.

At 11:46 in Canon's virtual press conference, Paul Hawxhurst, senior professional market specialist, talks about the Dual Gain Output imaging sensor:

"... that expands the dynamic range to over 16 stops. How does it do that? Each pixel on the sensor is split into two different diodes. Those diodes are always taking two frames of the exact same image. Now for Dual Pixel autofocus, it's using those two frames for phase detection. However, the Canon engineers realized that they can use those two different frames and value them at different gains in order to expand the dynamic range. And so what is happening here is that off of diode A you have one image that is low gain and low noise. Off of diode B you're getting a frame that is of higher gain, but it satisfies the pixel's need for saturation. So, these two separate frames that are of the same image of the exact same point in time but at two separate gains are combined and then dumped out of the sensor. Because these frames are of the exact same point in time and of the exact same image, there is absolutely zero temporal artifacting happening in this. What the Dual Gain Output sensor gives is a lower noise floor and hence a much wider usable latitude. Now, this is especially true in the shadow region."

Again, that the Canon EOS R5 will have a Canon Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor is pure speculation, but it certainly seems viable – and desirable.

Just posted: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens Review.

This is a very popular lens and a great value.

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Just posted: Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens Review.

This is a very fun lens.

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Just posted: Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens Review.

Find out what I think of this general-purpose lens ideally-sized for Sony's full frame mirrorless cameras.

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Image quality test results from the Canon EOS 7D Mark II have been added to the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens Review.

Awesome lens. Create some comparisons.

The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | Henry's | WEX

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Just posted: Oben ASPTA-20 Smartphone Tripod Adapter Review.

This is a really handy accessory and a great value.

The Oben ASPTA-20 Smartphone Tripod Adapter is in stock at B&H

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Just posted: Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Review.

How does Sony's inexpensive general-purpose zoom lens perform?

The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX

For a much lower price, buy a used model at B&H.

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Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Review.

Find out what I think of this super-zoom lens.

The Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | Henry's | WEX

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Image quality test results from the Canon EOS 5Ds R have been added to the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens Review.

Awesome lens. Create some comparisons.

The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | Henry's | WEX

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Just posted: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens Review.

You are going to want this lens.

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Just posted: Really Right Stuff Tripod Bag Review.

This is a quick review of an excellent tripod accessory.

Available in a range of sizes, the Really Right Stuff Tripod Bag is in stock at B&H.

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Image quality test results have been added to the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens page.

You are going to like these results. The full review for this lens should be available soon.

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Just posted: Really Right Stuff TQC-14/TFC-14 Mk2 Tripod Review.

This tripod is very impressive, outperforming many significantly larger, heavier models.

The Really Right Stuff TQC-14/TFC-14 Mk2 Tripod is in stock at B&H

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Just posted: Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens Review.

A great value like its siblings.

The Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX

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Just posted: Canon EOS M200 Review.

The M200 is a lot of camera for its size, weight, and price.

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Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, and standard product images have been added to the Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens page.

I'll get you started with comparisons:

Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens compared to the Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens

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