Reuters Commits to Sony Cameras For Its Global Video Productions
Sony announced that Reuters selected Alpha and XDCAM cameras along with G Master lenses and Sony audio gear to equip its video journalists around the world.
Sony’s Impressive Wireless Camera Monitoring App Gets Major Update
Sony announced a significant update to its Monitor and Control (M&C) app, bringing the mobile platform to version 2.0 and adding powerful new features for content creators.
Petition Aims to Bring Custom LUTs to the Sony a7S III
Many of Sony’s cameras allow users to import custom LUTs, yet the excellent and video-oriented Sony a7s III is oddly missing from that list. A petition on Change.org aims to force Sony’s hand on the matter, though.
Four Sony Alpha Cameras Get Huge Firmware Updates and C2PA Tools
Back when Sony announced its groundbreaking a9 III camera in November, the company also revealed that the Sony a1 released in early 2021 and the a7S III launched in mid-2020 would receive a significant firmware update "next spring." Spring has sprung, and the rumored firmware update, plus quite a bit more, has arrived.
Sony’s In-Camera Authentication Technology Passes AP’s Tests
Sony and the Associated Press (AP) have completed testing of advanced in-camera authenticity technology, promising to stem the tide of fake images and provide photographers and consumers the tools they need to verify photos.
Best Hybrid Cameras for Photography and Video in 2024
We don’t often extensively cover video gear here at PetaPixel, but we thought it might be helpful to cover some of the best hybrid cameras out there -- those cameras geared toward both photographers and videographers.
The Best Mirrorless Cameras in 2024
Given all the choices when it comes to a new camera, it can be quite an ordeal to research and decide on just one. While it mostly depends on what you need as a photographer. If you've been leaning more towards picking up a mirrorless camera, then you're in the right place and we're here to help.
YouTubers Try to Tell Between Canon and Sony Shots – Can You?
Photographers and filmmakers constantly argue over what camera takes better images and video, but when asked to pick whether footage was shot by a Canon or Sony camera, these YouTubers struggle to tell them apart.
Why Lower Resolution Sensors Are Not Actually Better in Low Light
There is a purveying thought that larger resolution sensors, with therefore smaller pixels, are worse than lower resolution sensors, with therefore larger pixels, in low light. This is a myth.
How Popular Is Each Line of Sony’s Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras?
Previously, we looked at which DSLR system held its value better over time and how fast the mirrorless market is growing. This time, we explore Sony's popular full-frame mirrorless camera lines and see how they stack up against each other.
Sony Field Tests its Airpeak Drone with 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens and FX3
Sony has quietly released a new video that shows its forthcoming Airpeak drone over the remote Iromote Island in Okinawa. The video features the drone outfitted with both a Sony Alpha 7S Mark III and new FX3 as well as the 14mm f/1.8 G-Master.
Super Resolution Eliminates the Advantage of High-Megapixel Cameras
The megapixel race has picked up steam lately with most new models exceeding 45-megapixels and rumors circulating of 100-megapixel sensors on the horizon. But what if low-resolution images from cameras like Sony's a7S III and Canon's R6 offered more detail along with added low light benefits? Now they can.
Diver Captures Beautiful Nighttime Underwater Photos and Slo-Mo Video
Photographer Gary Tyson recently took a Sony Alpha 7S III into the ocean of the Phillippines and captured some stunning nighttime photos and slow-motion footage of the local sea life.
Sony Reveals the FX3, an A7S III in a Compact Cinema-Focused Body
Sony has announced the FX3, the latest member of the Cinema Line of cameras that is also the smallest and most compact of the group. Many of its features are borrowed from A7S III with the main differences lying in the body design and benefits to additional shooting time thanks to an internal fan.
DxO PhotoLab 4.1: Now Optimized for Apple’s M1 Chip via Free Update
DxO has announced the availability of PhotoLab 4.1, a free update to those who already own DxO PhotoLab 4. The update brings support for Apple M1 computers, an improved HSL tool, and adds five additional camera profiles.
Photographers Send Sony a7S III to Shoot the Aurora Borealis from Space
Three photographers recently sent a professional full-frame camera, the Sony a7S III, to near space on a weather balloon and managed to capture groundbreaking "close-up" shots of the Aurora Borealis (the "northern lights").
Sony Overtakes Canon in October Camera Sales Numbers Out of Japan
October sales ranking from the six leading dealers in Japan has been released by Phileweb showing the Sony a7S III outsold both the Canon EOS R5 and R6 last month, but Canon still beat out Nikon in the DSLR category.
Sony a7S III vs. the iPhone 12 Pro: An Unfair Comparison?
Lee Morris of Fstoppers has uploaded a 6-minute video where he pits the iPhone 12 Pro against his Sony a7S III. You would think this comparison wildly unfair, and it is, but there are some surprising results from his findings.
Sony Releases a Free HEIF to JPEG/TIFF File Converter
Sony has released its new HEIF Converter, a free app that takes HEIF photo files and converts them to JPEG or TIFF files.
Sony Announces Free Registration for ‘Kando Everywhere’ Online Event
Sony's annual Kando Trip is usually reserved for the "Alpha Family" of press, ambassadors, and influencers. But this year, given the ongoing pandemic, Sony is turning Kando Trip into Kando Everywhere: an online event that's free for anyone who's interested.
This Incredible ‘MoonWalk’ Photo Was Captured in a Single Shot
Sony Artisans Renan Ozturk and Taylor Rees recently captured something incredible, both photographically and physically. In partnership with Sony, they shot some spectacular photos and video of slack line artist Andy Lewis performing a free solo high line between two desert towers in Utah, with a massive moon as his background.
Sony a7S III Orders ‘Greatly Exceeded Expectations,’ Expect Delays
Sony Japan has posted a notice on its website warning that they're going to have trouble keeping up with demand for the new Sony a7S III. Apparently, and to nobody's surprise, pre-orders of the camera "greatly exceeded our expectations."
Sony a7S III Overheats Faster than EOS R5 in Some Cases: Report
During the a7S III announcement, Sony made much of the heat dissipation technology that allegedly allows the camera to record 4K/60p video internally for over one hour. The implication was clear: "our camera doesn't overheat." But at least a couple of reviewers have had a different experience...
Take a Tour of the New Menu System in the Sony a7S III
Moments ago, Ted Forbes over at The Art of Photography uploaded a video that you probably saw coming: a deep-dive on the brand new menu system that Sony debuted with the Sony a7S III. If you're wondering how the menus have changed, and what Sony did (and didn't) address, this is a great resource.
Sony a7S III Hands-On Review Round-Up: Everything You Need to Know
Yesterday, Sony finally revealed the long-awaited and much-anticipated Sony a7S III. So far, the initial reviews are extremely positive, with only a few complaints between them. But don't take our word for it! We've put together a round-up that covers some of the best hands-on previews that we've seen so far.
Sony Unveils the a7S III: 16-bit RAW Video, New Menus, and New AF System
The wait is over: after many months of rumors, speculation, and leaks, Sony has officially unveiled the Sony a7S III. The video-focused full-frame camera still uses a 12MP sensor, but it can capture 4K at up to 120p, features a thicker body design with hybrid card slots, and debuts an all-new menu system.
Sony Confirms a7S III Launch on July 28th, Here’s What We Know So Far
It's official: Sony has just announced that the launch event for the long (long, long) awaited Sony a7S III will take place on Tuesday, July 28th at 10am Eastern time. In light of this confirmation, here's everything we expect to see based on the latest rumors and reports.
Sony a7S III to Have World’s Best EVF and New Cooling System: Report
Sony has confirmed that the successor to the Sony a7S II -- presumably named the a7S III -- will be arriving "later this summer" with a complete revamp of the whole line, including the sensor. Now a new report says the camera will boast the world's best electronic viewfinder (EVF) and a new cooling system.
Sony Says a7S III is Coming ‘Later This Summer’ and ‘Everything is New’
DPReview scored the official confirmation that the entire photo industry has been waiting on for years now: the Sony a7S III is indeed coming 'later this summer,' and the company is promising 'supreme' performance from the 'completely redesigned' camera.
Sony a7S III Announcement Delayed (Again) Until Mid-July: Report
According to proven sources cited by Sony Alpha Rumors, Sony management have decided to delay the rumored announcement of the long-awaited Sony a7S III full-frame mirrorless camera until mid-to-end of July. This will allow Sony to announce their camera after Canon is expected to release the EOS R5 and R6, instead of the other way around.