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SINGLE-POINT FOCUS: When It's the Best Bet for Precise Results (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 26, 2024  | 

Earlier this month we discussed five ways to boost autofocus with whatever gear you own. Today's tutorial from Great Big Photography World (GBPW) takes a look at one specific camera setting that will deliver the best possible results in a  variety of situations.

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Smartphone Cameras vs Real Cameras: Here’s the Truth According to Photographer Evan Ranft
Dan Havlik  |  Nov 06, 2018  | 

If your eyes have glazed over by the countless videos out there comparing the latest smartphone cameras to real cameras, you’re not alone. The tipping point for photographer Evan Ranft was a video he saw comparing a Google Pixel smarthphone’s camera to a Hasselblad medium format camera.

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Sony A99 II DSLR Review
Edited by George Schaub  |  Apr 21, 2017  | 

The new Sony A99 II is a DSLR-like Single-Lens Translucent (SLT) system with a fixed and translucent mirror system. It’s Sony’s first full-frame sensor SLT with an A-mount since the first A99, which was launched in 2012. The new camera features an electronic viewfinder system with high resolution (2.36 million RGB dots) and uses its mirror system for the AF sensor. It combines a standard AF system with a highly sophisticated image sensor AF system; it can use 79 AF areas on its dedicated AF sensor and 399 AF areas on the image sensor, resulting in very fast and reliable focusing. This combination is called “Hybrid Phase Detection AF.” The mirror system allows the user to work with an SLR-type focus system as well as a continuous live preview on the screen or electronic viewfinder.

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Sony Alpha 77 II DSLR Review
Edited by George Schaub  |  Feb 27, 2015  | 

The Sony A77 II is the replacement for the A77, which made its debut in 2011. The A77 II uses a new image sensor with 6000x4000 pixels (same resolution as the A77) that, while sharing the same resolution as its forerunner, does have a new micro lens system that captures more light on each single pixel/diode of the sensor. This helps raise the maximum ISO to 25,600 and to 51,200 as a “push.” In contrast to some other new advanced cameras, the APS-C sensor in the Sony A77 II uses a low-pass filter to prevent moiré effects.

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Sony Launches A68 A-Mount DSLR Camera in the US and Canada
Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 17, 2015  | 

Sony announced today that it's bringing the Sony A68 (model ILCA-68) DSLR camera featuring ultra-fast 4D autofocus to the US and Canada markets.

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Sony’s Alpha A100; A Fast 10-Megapixel Digital SLR
Peter K. Burian  |  Nov 01, 2006  | 

The first 10-megapixel entry-level digital SLR to reach the market, the Sony Alpha A100 raises the resolution bar in the sub-$900 category. While that makes the camera particularly newsworthy, it's interesting in several other respects. This model is a hybrid, combining the best of the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D with entirely new Sony technology and features. As discussed in...

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Sony’s Alpha A330 D-SLR; Stepping Up Into A More Creative Realm
George Schaub  |  Oct 01, 2009  | 

Sony is not shy about who this new D-SLR is designed for—those seeking to step up from point-and-shoot digicams into the land of interchangeable lenses and easy application of creative controls.

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Sony’s alpha a55 D-SLT; A New Twist On Design In A 16MP Camera
George Schaub  |  Feb 01, 2011  | 

No, that’s not a typo—the “T” in the acronym refers to the new mirror system in the Sony alpha a55 and stands for “translucent.”...

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Sony’s Alpha A550; 14.2 Megapixels And Built-In HDR
George Schaub  |  May 01, 2010  | 

The Sony Alpha A550 (with kit 18-55mm lens, $1049 list; body only, $949 list) takes us another step forward with in camera processing of HDR and DRO functions. While these items, to me, are the headliners for this camera, other camera amenities add to its allure. These include an articulating monitor, two Live View modes, very good high ISO results, a fast 5 fps (frames per second) shooting rate...

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Sony’s Alpha A850; 24MP In A Full-Frame D-SLR
George Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2010  | 

Much has been made of the difference in image quality between so-called full-frame and APS-C-sized sensors.

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Sony’s Alpha A900; A Prosumer-Grade, Full-Frame D-SLR With Class-Leading 24.6MP Resolution
Peter K. Burian  |  Feb 01, 2009  | 

Boasting incredibly high resolution for a 35mm-size D-SLR, the A900 features a full-frame sensor and some unique technology. Sony developed an Exmor 24x36mm CMOS chip for this camera; it’s packed with 24.6 million effective pixels but they’re quite large (5.9 microns vs. 5.5 microns with the A700) thanks to the oversized sensor and improved design. As a bonus, analog-to-digital...

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SPOT METERING Made Easy: Perfectly Exposed Photos Every Time (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 23, 2024  | 

Instructor Ejaz Khan makes this bold claim: "Spot Metering is the ultimate tool for photographers aiming to master the creative use of light." In this 13-minute episode you'll learn when, why, and how to harness this technique for unmatched exposure control with precision.

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sRGB or AdobeRGB: What’s the BEST Color Space to Use? (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 19, 2021  | 

One of the first choices you come across when setting up a new camera is the Color Space setting where you can select either sRGB or AdobeRGB, and both have their purposes. If you want to know what’s the best option for you, and when to change it, read on.

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SRGB vs. Adobe RGB: What's Best for YOUR Style of Photos? (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 10, 2024  | 

Accurate Colors are an essential component of every image you capture unless, of course, monochrome is your thing. To get everything right it's important to understand the Color Space settings that are available, and how they impact your work.

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Stealth Gear: My Favorite Cameras and Photo Accessories For Covert Photography
Joe Farace  |  Feb 26, 2016  | 

Here are some tips I discovered when researching this month’s column. One was from my wife who uses this technique all the time—smile! And you know what, people smile back, making you appear friendly and non-threatening. The other was from Michael Archambault, who suggests you “acknowledge that street photography is not perfect.” Or as my grandfather once told me, “If you spend your whole life looking for happiness, it’ll make you miserable.”

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