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Sony Adds Groundbreaking Alpha 1 to Its Full-Frame Mirrorless Lineup with 50MP Sensor and 8K Video Recording

1/26/2021

 
Key Features
  • New 50.1-megapixel (approx., effective) full-frame stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor in combination with an upgraded BIONZ XR™ imaging processing engine with eight times more processing power[i]
  • Blackout- free continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second[ii]
  • Fast sensor readout enables up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second[iii], double the speed of the Alpha 9 II, even during 30fps continuous shooting
  • Bright and large 0.64-type 9.44 million-dot (approx.) OLED Quad-XGA electronic viewfinder with the world’s first[iv]refresh rate of 240 fps
  • Silent, vibration-free electronic shutter
  • World’s first[v] anti-flicker shooting with both mechanical and electronic shutter
  • Electronic shutter flash sync[vi] up to 1/200 sec. for the first time in the Alpha™ series
  • World’s fastestv mechanical shutter flash sync up to 1/400 sec.
  • 8K 30p[vii] 10-bit 4:2:0 XAVC HS video recording with 8.6K oversampling for extraordinary detail and resolution, in addition to 4K 120p[viii] 10-bit 4:2:2 movie shooting capabilities
  • Wide dynamic range of 15 stops for stills[ix] and 15+ stops for video[x]
  • Improved Real-time Eye AF (autofocus) for humans and animals, and new Real-time Eye AF for birds[xi], as well as Real-time Tracking that automatically maintains accurate focus
  • 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization for a 5.5-step[xii] shutter speed advantage
  • S-Cinetone color matrix as seen in FX9 and FX6 to deliver expressive cinematic look
  • Professional workflow support with the industry’s fastest[xiii] built-in Wi-Fi, SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 1000BASE-T Ethernet and more


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Nikon Unveils Z 50 - 20.9MP APS-C Mirrorless Alternative to High-Priced Full-frame DSLRs

10/11/2019

 
Nikon unveiled the latest in their lineup of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras: the APS-C format Nikon Z 50. With a 20.3MP sensor (just a tad smaller than the one found in the D500 DSLR), this camera boasts an impressive array of features. Also new (which hearkens back to Nikon's heyday in camera-dom) is the Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens - a lens for all you night owls with a Z-series camera. Here are more details, per Nikon.

Nikon Z 50 DX Mirrorless Camera and NIKKOR Z DX Lenses Highlights:
  • Features a DX-format 20.9-megapixel CMOS sensor
  • Boasts a lightweight and compact body with a magnesium alloy frame for increased portability and durability
  • Includes a 209-point Hybrid AF System with Eye Detection AF
  • Features a native ISO up to 51,200 and is capable of up to 11 fps of continuous shooting
  • Offers a variety of video capabilities including 4K video capture with built-in 120p slow-motion, time-lapse, an interval timer as well as in-camera video trimming
  • Includes Creative Picture Controls and Special Effects modes for a unique shooting style and Scene mode to streamline controls for beginners
  • Boasts a 3.2-inch LCD flip-down screen ideal for selfie taking and vlogging
  • Offers a silent shutter function for discrete shooting
  • The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lenses boast ultra-compact designs, a 16mm flange focal distance, and in-lens optical Vibration Reduction (VR) technology
  • The Z 50 will be available November 2019 for an SRP of $859.95 (body-only), $999.95 (one-lens kit with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm lens), and $1349.95 (two-lens with the NIKKOR Z 16-50mm and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm)
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct Lens Highlights:
  • Incredible maximum aperture of f/0.95 for a dramatic depth of field and next-level low light performance
  • Joins the S-Line of NIKKOR Z lenses, promising the most advanced NIKKOR optical technology: high resolution image quality, beautiful bokeh, unrivaled optical performance and superior point-image reproduction
  • Controls sagittal coma flare, allowing for sharper portraits, landscape images and low light capability
  • Features an ARNEO Coat and Nano Crystal Coat for minimal ghosting flare and incident light reflection
  • Includes a felt-lined lens hood offering superb image rendering and preventing additional reflection
  • The NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens will be available on October 31, 2019 for an SRP of $7,999.95

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