Tag: Cameras & Photography
Sony A1 II review: A powerhouse camera that falls short of its own high standards
How do you follow up a product that has reigned as the king of mirrorless cameras for the last four years? For Sony, the answer with the A1 was simple: just improve everything. The result is the $6,500 A1 II, a powerful pro-level hybrid mirrorless camera that’s Sony’s best to…
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OM System’s OM-3 camera marries vintage style with a high-tech stacked sensor
OM System has unveiled the OM-3 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, combining an old-school Olympus-style body with the latest stacked sensor technology. The new model offers buyers many of the capabilities of the company’s flagship $2,300 OM-1 Mark II, including fast shooting speeds and 4K 60p video, at a slightly…
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup leans on AI to keep its cameras fresh
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 smartphones launched today, but when it comes to the all-important cameras, the company leaned on AI rather than making any meaningful changes. There is one welcome addition, though. Samsung finally caught up to to rivals like Honor by introducing log video to allow more precise color grading.…
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Leica’s SL3-S mirrorless cameras boasts 6K ProRes video and faster autofocus
Leica has unveiled its latest full-frame mirrorless camera, the 24-megapixel SL3-S with improved performance and video compared to its predecessor, the SL2-S. It largely resembles the photo-centric 60-megapixel SL3 unveiled in March last year, but is geared toward hybrid users who shoot both stills and video. Spec-wise, it resembles Panasonic’s…
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In 2024, the camera of the year was a drone
Aside from the global shutter on Sony's A9 III and some cool mirrorless options — the Fujifilm X100 VI, Panasonic S9 and Canon EOS R5 II come to mind — 2024 was a dull year for cameras full of small tweaks and minor improvements. Except for DJI's Neo. For $200,…
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Sony’s A1 II features a dedicated AI processor and refined ergonomics
When the A1 arrived in 2021, it put the camera world on notice. In more than a few categories, Sony’s full-frame mirrorless camera outperformed rivals like the Canon R5 and came with a lofty $6,500 price to match. However, after nearly four years, the A1 finds itself in an awkward…
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