Published Feb 2, 2021 |
The Sony Alpha 1’s sensor is so fast that it got Jordan thinking… Could the new a1 use computational photography like a smartphone to create even better photos? We explore this idea, and what it might mean for future cameras.
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We spoke to Sony straight after the announcement of the a1, to get a bit more fine detail about the camera’s specs and capabilities. And it’s fair to say there’s a lot going on inside Sony’s new flagship.
Sony has announced the Alpha 1, a fast, high-res 50MP camera capable of shooting at 30 fps with no blackout. It can capture oversampled 8K video, has refined menus and comes in a weather-sealed body.
The GFX 100S fits most of the capabilities of the GFX 100 into a smaller and more affordable body. We look at what the camera offers and who it might make sense for.
Fujifilm’s X-E4 is the most compact X-mount camera Fujifilm has yet produced, but that doesn’t make it any less competitive. Take a look at how the X-E4 stacks up and what we make of it in our initial review.
Fujifilm’s 30mm F3.5 R WR is a super sharp 24mm-equivalent lens for the company’s GFX lineup of digital medium-format cameras. Is it good enough to warrant a place in your camera bag? Find out in our field review.
The Insta360 One R is a unique action camera: it has interchangeable camera modules, including one with a large 1″-type sensor and a Leica lens. We show you how it works and ask, ‘who’s it for’?
Exposure X6 is the latest Adobe Lightroom competitor from Exposure Software. With great image quality, impressive speed and powerful features, it’s a compelling option that doesn’t require a monthly subscription.
If you’re looking for a high-quality camera, you don’t need to spend a ton of cash, nor do you need to buy the latest and greatest new product on the market. In our latest buying guide we’ve selected some cameras that might be a bit older but still offer a lot of bang for the buck.
Whether you make a living out of taking professional portraits, or are the weekend warrior who knows their way around flashes and reflectors, you’ll want a camera with high resolution, exceptional autofocus and a good selection of portrait prime lenses. Click through to see our picks.
What’s the best camera for shooting landscapes? High resolution, weather-sealed bodies and wide dynamic range are all important. In this buying guide we’ve rounded-up several great cameras for shooting landscapes, and recommended the best.
What’s the best camera costing over $2500? The best high-end camera costing more than $2000 should have plenty of resolution, exceptional build quality, good 4K video capture and top-notch autofocus for advanced and professional users. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing over $2500 and recommended the best.
What’s the best camera for travel? Good travel cameras should be small, versatile, and offer good image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded-up several great cameras for travel and recommended the best.
Started out doing photography at the age of 6 using an uncle's old 1940 kodak brownie box camera. At 15 years of age, I decided to buy my very own 1975 Praktica SLR camera. I now shoot with a Nikon D850. I do unpaid TFP and commercial paid work. 
