by wim arys | Jun 3, 2016 | Image Editing Software, camera equipment reviews
DXO Optics Pro 11 review: exciting new features Introduction DXO is a French company that makes software tools for both consumers and professionals to enhance digital images automatically. DXO Optics Pro is the name of their RAW file developer, and this software...
by wim arys | Apr 25, 2016 | Zeiss lenses, lens reviews
Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 review Introduction I had a funny conversation with a Zeiss rep at Photokina a few years back. The conversation was about why Zeiss had not released any autofocus lenses for the Sony A7 system, and the tagline back then was that...
by wim arys | Mar 21, 2016 | camera equipment reviews
Fujifilm X70 leather case BLC-X70 review Introduction Alongside the release of the Fujifilm X-PRO 2, the Japanese camera manufacturer also released a very compact APS-C camera with a fixed 18.5 mm lens called the X70. It’s always a good idea to purchase a screen...
by wim arys | Feb 27, 2016 | lens reviews
Fujinon XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR unbiased review Introduction The Fujinon XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a super telephoto zoom lens for the Fujifilm FX system from the X-PRO1 onwards up to the latest X-Pro2. In 35mm or full-frame format, this would...
by wim arys | Feb 20, 2016 | Fuji, camera reviews
FujiFilm X70 review Introduction The Fujifilm X70 is a compact fixed lens camera with an 18.5mm wide-angle lens and Fuji’s old 16MP X-TRANS II APS-C sensor. It’s their smallest and lightest APS-C camera weighing just 340gr and features a touch sensitive...
by wim arys | Feb 11, 2016 | Zeiss lenses, lens reviews
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 review Introduction The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is 600 mid-sized telephoto lens for the FE mount Sony A7 series. This f/1.8 maximum aperture prime is not the fastest around but still gives you a good degree of focus control and helps with...
by wim arys | Feb 3, 2016 | news
Sony Launches New G Master Brand, three new models including 24-70mm F2.8 Zoom, 85mm F1.4 Prime and 70-200mm F2.8 Zoom Introduction Sony today introduced their flagship G Master™ brand of interchangeable lenses. The new brand includes three new E-mount full...
by wim arys | Dec 25, 2015 | Tamron lenses, lens reviews
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di USD Lens for Sony A-mount review Introduction The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 is full-frame ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Nikon, Canon and Sony A-mount. The SP stands for ‘Super Performance’ and is Tamron’s line of premium...
by wim arys | Dec 22, 2015 | Sony cameras, camera reviews
Leica Q vs Sony RX1RM2 Introduction If you’re looking for a premium quality point and shoot camera, you’ll undoubtedly be considering either the Leica Q or the new Sony RX1rM2. Both cameras are in the same price range and have a full frame sensor. The...
by wim arys | Oct 30, 2015 | news
Sony Smart Control App for Sony A7 series update with bulb shooting Introduction After the update of the Sony PlayMemories Mobile app for IOS and Android earlier this week, Sony has now updated the in-camera smart remote control App with the added functionality of...