[I’ve noticed that people are linking to this page a lot, since it is the first page of my a7R work. However, that work involves a lot of posts, so I’m adding a little roadmap. If you are more interested in the Sony alpha 7 (without the R), go here. If you want an overview… [Read More]
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Sony RX-1 review, part 8
Enough of this testing regime; it’s now time to see how the RX-1 performs in actual use. I think it’s also time to drop the head-to-head comparison with the NEX-7/Zeiss 24mm lens. It was useful for a while, but I’ve pushed it about as far as is worthwhile. In recognition of that, I’ve changed the… [Read More]
Nikon D5 — static AF testing protocol part 2
This is part of a series of posts about the Nikon D5. The series starts here: Nikon D5 — read noise vs ISO setting This is a continuation in the development of a testing protocol for measuring the AF speed of camera/lens combinations with static targets. I swapped the 135/2 DC-Nikkor for a more moderns… [Read More]
Testing IBIS on the Kolari-modified a7II
So far, I’ve written 18 posts on the prototype Kolari-modified Sony alpha 7II with various rangefinder lenses attached, and also, as a control, with the Sony-Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE. The series starts here. Kolari has been shipping thin sensor stack modified a7’s for quite some time, and the a7II sensor and sensor stack are very… [Read More]
Thoughts on long-lens photography
Before electronic first-curtain shutter (EFCS), long-lens (which I’ll define as 300mm and over on a full-frame 35mm camera) photography was usually about wildlife and sports. For those activities ultimate sharpness wasn’t the prime concern. Those who attempted SLR landscape photos were usually frustrated by camera motion, even with the mirror locked up. With mirrorless cameras… [Read More]