Patent: Eye-controlled autofocus for mirrorless cameras
Is Canon preparing to return a feature from the days of the EOS-3? The feature being eye-controlled autofocus. A patent uncovered by Canon News shows us Read more... canonrumors.com »
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Nikon Z6 and Z7 Eye Autofocus Tests Reveal Struggles with Front-Focus
Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake of DPReviewTV recently took the new Nikon Eye Autofocus firmware for a spin to see how it performs in the real world. But rather than comparing it directly to Sony and Canon, they wanted to put the firmware through its paces all on its own using both the more affordable […] petapixel.com »
2019-7-13 17:22
How to Avoid the ‘False Positive’ Autofocus Trap and Nail Sharp Eyeballs
Have you ever been disappointed to find the eyeballs of your subject to be not as sharp as you had expected even though your camera confirmed that autofocus had locked onto them? Photographer Steve Perry of Backcountry Gallery made this 9. petapixel.com »
2019-7-10 19:54
Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter
The Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter (TZE-01) is the world’s first autofocus adapter that allows Sony E-mount lenses to retain the automatic focus functionality when used on Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras. photographyblog.com »
2019-6-20 13:00
DPReview TV: Panasonic DFD vs. Canon Dual Pixel autofocus
To DFD or not to DFD, that is the question. Panasonic’s proprietary DFD (Depth from Defocus) autofocus system has both critics and fans, but Chris and Jordan think the system might have received a bad rap. dpreview.com »
2019-6-9 16:00
DPReview TV: Panasonic DFD vs. Canon dual-pixel autofocus
To DFD or not to DFD, that is the question. Panasonic’s proprietary DFD (Depth from Defocus) autofocus system has both critics and fans, but Chris and Jordan think the system might have received a bad rap. dpreview.com »
2019-6-9 16:00
Firmware 2.0 Gives the Nikon Z6 and Z7 New Autofocus Revamps
When we went about testing the Nikon Z6 and the Nikon Z7, we found the autofocus performance of each of them to be behind that of pretty much every other manufacturer. And now, the long awaited autofocus improvement firmware is ready to launch. thephoblographer.com »
2019-5-16 09:00
The Panasonic G95 Boasts Weather Sealing, Autofocus Under Moonlight
With Mother's Day being next month, the announcement of the new Panasonic G95 seems like quite an interesting announcement to release today. The new camera is boasting very efficient autofocusing abilities, a modest 20. thephoblographer.com »
2019-4-5 16:03
First real world Sony A9 autofocus testing shows this is the best firmware update ever made by Sony yet!
Finally Sony learned the leasson from Fuji’s camera support philosophy and released their best firmware update to date. This adds a ton of features and fixes for the A9 making it become a sort of A9II :) But they key here is the new autofocus system which simply works like a charm. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-3-26 18:59
Your Camera’s Autofocus is Fine; You’re Just Not Doing This
I'm positive that every photographer has experienced it: you get a new camera and the autofocus system is so incredibly blazing quick. But with time, it starts to not seem so and that shiny new camera looks so much nicer. thephoblographer.com »
2019-3-25 07:00
Oh yes folks! The new Sony A6400 Real-Time Tracking beats the Canon Dual Pixel Autofocus!
Sidney Diongzon compared the Sony’s new Real-Time autofocus system of the Sony A6400 versus the highly accliamed Canon Dual Pixel Autofocus system. And the good news is that Sony managed to beat the Canon! This very same new AF system is coming on the A9 via firmware update on March 25. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-3-22 17:16
The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 autofocus FE lens available for preorder at Amazon Germany
EU readers can now preorder the new Meike 85mm f/1.8 autofocus FE lens at Amazon DE. The post The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 autofocus FE lens available for preorder at Amazon Germany appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-3-8 10:42
(SR5) First leaked image of the new Samyang 85mm f/1.4 FE autofocus lens
This is the first image of the new Samyang 85mm f/1. 4 FE autofocus lens. The lens is set to be announced within March. I have no info about the price yet but we know the Canon EF version costs $579 on Amazon. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-3-8 17:22
World First ‘CANIKON’ Autofocus Lens Adapter Coming from KIPON
Want to use your Canon EF-mount lenses on a Nikon camera… with autofocus? That will soon be possible. KIPON has announced the world’s first “CANIKON” lens adapter. While Canon-to-Nikon and Nikon-to-Canon lens adapters already exist, none of them allow you to use autofocus — in other words, any adapted lens is turned into a manual-focus-only […] petapixel.com »
2019-2-23 21:46
(SR3) Is this the first image of the new Yongnuo FE autofocus lens?
I just received this image from an Asian reader. There is a chance this image shows the first Yongnuo FE autofocus lens. The lens could be announced as early as in March. We have no specs yet but if you know something please drop me a message at sonyalpharumors@gmail. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-2-20 13:43
(SR5) New info about the new 50mm (f/1.1?) FE autofocus lens!
A couple of weeks ago I posted this video showing a new superfast 50mm FE autofocus lens that is currently being developed by a chinese manufacturer. The lens is a prototype and it’s unclear how fast the aperture will be once it will be launched. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-2-14 17:54
Dpreview: “Sony’s ‘Real-time tracking’ is a big leap forward for autofocus”
Last month Sony announced the new ‘Real-time tracking’ autofocus system. It’s first implemented in the new A6400 but coming soon via firmware upgrade on the A9 too. (UPDATE: A7rIII and A7III will get real-time AF update not “real time tracking as I previously stated incorrectly). sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-2-13 23:54
Samyang to expand their autofocus lens selection for Canon ahead of CP+
Samyang will be announcing a few new autofocus lenses for the Canon EF mount ahead of CP+ which begins on February 28, 2019. Currently, Samyang Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-2-8 16:12
Yongnuo confirms they are working on a new FE autofocus lens that might be announced in March!
Yongnuo confirmed they are working on making new Sony FE autofocus lenses. The issue they are having now is to improve the autofocus accuracy. Here is the accurate translated text from our reader Jay Sun (Thanks!): “Yongnuo will release new E/FE mount lenses before the Chinese New Year. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-1-31 16:31
Tony Northrup believes Sony will launch a 60mm f/0,94 autofocus GM lens in 2019 to annoy Nikon
Tony Northrup shared his 2019 predictions. While the A7000, A7sIII and A9sII predictions sound quite reasonable Tony added an unexpected bomb: He believes Sony will make a super fast autofocus lens. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-1-9 16:46
Aaron Edwards introduction to the Fotodiox PRONTO Leica M autofocus adapter
Aaron Edwards posted this introduction video to show the Fotodiox PRONTO Leica M autofocus adapter for Sony E (available here on Amazon). The post Aaron Edwards introduction to the Fotodiox PRONTO Leica M autofocus adapter appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-10-31 13:04
Camera Autofocus Systems Explained: Phase, Contrast, Hybrid, DFD
Camera manufacturers have been utilizing different types of autofocus systems in modern digital cameras. If you’d like a primer on how each one works, here’s a fantastic 18-minute video by tech tester Gerald Undone that will bring you up to speed. petapixel.com »
2018-10-17 20:44
Viltrox announced one new autofocus and two manual lenses for Sony Full Frame E-mount cameras!
Image on top shows the X-mount version of the new 85mm f/1. 8 autofocus lens Well we got an unexpected lens announcement: The chinese company Viltrox launched three lenses: 85mm f/1. 8 FE autofocus lens 85mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-9-27 19:56
Canon EOS-R officially announced: Claims to have world’s fastest autofocus system
Canon finally announced their first Full Frame mirrorless Canon EOS-R camera (live coverage on CanonWatch). And unlike Nikon there seems to be some clear outstanding feature. For me this mainly the new autofocus system. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-9-6 10:49
Canon EOS-R specs leaked: Superb autofocus, 8fps, no IBIS, no dual slot
The full Canon EOS-R specification sheet has been leaked (PDF file here). And here are some Canon PRO points versus Sony: 1) 5,655 Autofocus points (693 for the A7III): I am actually not sure if that’s a typo in their spec sheet. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-9-3 10:53
The Nikon Z system: What we think, where it should go
Introduction By the time you read this article, you'll surely have absorbed most of the news, specifications and in-depth analysis related to Nikon's new full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z 6 and Z 7. dpreview.com »
2018-8-24 16:00
Here’s How Much Sony Autofocus Has Improved in the Past Few Years
Want to see how much Sony has improved the autofocus abilities in its cameras? Photographer Dave Dugdale made this 6. 5-minute video comparing the AF on his Sony a7S from 2014 and his new Sony a7R III. petapixel.com »
2018-8-13 17:11
Fujifilm 33mm f/1.0 Set to Be the First Mirrorless f/1.0 Autofocus Lens
In addition to its two new lenses announced yesterday, the 200mm f/2 and the 8-16mm f/2. 8, Fujifilm has also revealed three upcoming lenses that are now on its roadmap: the 16mm f/2. 8, 16-80mm f/4 OIS, and 33mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2018-7-21 18:54
Video: How phase detection autofocus works
Have you ever wondered how your DSLR's autofocus works? Wonder no more! YouTuber ZY Productions has created a succinct video that details how phase detection autofocus (PDAF) systems work inside DSLR cameras. dpreview.com »
2018-7-18 16:29
(SR5) First leaked images of the new Samyang 24mm f/2.8 FE autofocus lens!
Here you have the first images of the soon to be announced new Samyang 24mm f/2. 8 FE autofocus lens. I have been told weight and size aare about the same of the current 35mm f/2. 8 FE. Expect the lens to be announced this week. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-6-5 16:05
Tamron announces it will soon fix the 28-75mm FE autofocus issue via firmware upgrade!
Image by SonyAlphaBlog Tamron 28-75mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon, BuyDig, FocusCamera and Adorama. In Europe at Amazon DE and WexUK. – Today Tamron Japan issued an official statement saying that it will fix the 28-75mm FE autofocus issue (reported here by That1CameraGuy). sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-5-31 11:10
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 + Sony a7III Video AutoFocus Test
SAR readers confirmed the first Tamron 28-75mm FE lenses shipped out in Japan and Europe. Still no news from the US. In the meantime check out this autofocus test from Jason Vong. Preorder at BHphoto, Amazon, BuyDig, FocusCamera and Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-5-25 14:08
(SR5) Samyang will announce the new 24mm f/2.8 FE autofocus lens (listed already at ZOL)
The Chinese site ZOL already lists the new Samyang FE autofocus lens that will be announced in June/July. There is yet no price info but the new 24mm pancake should have the same size as the current 35mm f/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-5-25 09:34
First Tamron 28-75mm FE autofocus test!
In the US at BHphoto, BuyDig and Adorama for $799. in the EU at WexUK, Fotokoch for 829 Euro or 699 pounds. I have little doubt the new Tamron 28-75mm FE lens will deliver high image quality. But the big unknown until today was…how good (or bad) will be its autofocus performance compared to the Sony […] The post First Tamron 28-75mm FE autofocus test! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-5-1 00:50
Big deal running today only: Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 FE autofocus lens for just $399 (save $300)
This is a very good deal which runs today only: $300 off on the Rokinon 50mm f/1. 4 FE autofocus lens at BHphoto (Click here). By far the cheapest f/1. 4 autofocus lens in the FE lens lineup! Also running today only: Save up to 25% on Pelican camera hard cases at Amazon US (Click here). sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-4-30 15:48
Meike announces a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus E-mount lens
The chinese brand Meike announced their first autofocus lens. What’s a bit weird is that this is a Full Frame lens in Canon/Nikon mount version. But Meike says the E-mount version will be APS-C. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-4-22 22:12
Meike Unveils an 85mm f/1.8, Its First Autofocus Lens
Meike has announced its new 85mm f/1. 8 full-frame lens, the Hong Kong-based camera gear manufacturer’s first autofocus lens. It’s available in Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony E mounts (for APS-C cameras). petapixel.com »
2018-4-21 18:34
Deal of the day: Rokinon 35mm FE autofocus lens for $259
This one runs today only: Rokinon 35mm f/2. 8 FE autofocus lens for $259 at BHphoto. And donpt forget that starting from today you can finally preorder the new Tokina 20mm f/2. 0 FE autofocus lens at BHphoto. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-4-18 21:27
First Sigma FE autofocus test and image sample by Jason Vong
According to BHphoto the first Sigma FE lenses will shipping out in late April. And thanks to Jason Vong we can finally see some image samples and check the autofocus performance: Links to all new Sigma FE lenses: Sigma 14mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-4-18 17:16
New Tokina 20mm f/2.0 FE autofocus lens preorders will start on April 6
Tokina 20mm f/2.0 FE autofocus lens listed here at BHphoto. Nokishita reports that preorders for the new Tokina lens will be open from April 6. The post New Tokina 20mm f/2.0 FE autofocus lens preorders will start on April 6 appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-4-4 15:51
New savings on Rokinon FE autofocus lenses (50mm f/1.4 FE for just $479)
We got some new low prices on the Rokinon FE autofocus lenses: Rokinon 50mm f/1. 4 for $499 at BHphoto and Amazon. Rokinon 14mm f/2. 8 FE for $534 on Amazon and eBay US. Rokinon 35mm f/2. 8 FE for $265 on Adorama and Amazon. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-3-29 20:38
First short autofocus test with the new Tokina 20mm f/2.0 FE
Tokina 20mm f/2.0 FE autofocus lens listed here at BHphoto. As far as I know this is the first time we see the new Tokina autofocus in action: The post First short autofocus test with the new Tokina 20mm f/2.0 FE appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-3-5 10:13
First images of the new Tokina 20mm FE autofocus lens mounted on the Sony
image via TokinaGlobal We can now share a few images of the new Tokina 20mm f/2.0 FE autofocus lens (listed here at BHphoto). Via Optyczne: via Mapcamera: The post First images of the new Tokina 20mm FE autofocus lens mounted on the Sony appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-3-3 08:49
(SR5) Leaked image of the new Tokina 20mm f/2.0 FE autofocus lens
Today Tamron will announce the new 28-75mm f/2. 8 lens. But also Tokina has a surprise for us! This is the first image of the new 20mm f/2. 0 FE autofocus lens that will be announced tomorrow (Feb 23). sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-2-22 08:19
Samyang Unveils the 14mm f/2.8 EF, Its First Autofocus Canon Lens
The Korean camera equipment manufacturer Samyang has announced its new Samyang AF 14mm f/2. 8 EF lens. It’s the company’s first-ever autofocus lens for Canon EF-mount cameras. The lens, which follows in the footsteps of the new Chinese Yongnuo 14mm f/2. petapixel.com »
2018-1-9 00:01
The Rokinon 14mm f2.8 AF has Autofocus and Weather Sealing
Rokinon has been systematically working on updates for a number of their lenses; and the latest is the Rokinon 14mm f2. 8 AF. This is an autofocus lens designed for DSLRs--not Sony full frame mirrorless cameras the way that some of the previous versions have been. thephoblographer.com »
2018-1-8 12:00
Sony A7rIII + Nikon 400mm autofocus test
Bernd Smid from our A7rIII group tested the autofocus performance using the : And here is an autotofocus test with the Canon 85mm: – Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-12-15 16:08
How DSLR Phase Detection Autofocus Works
Most photographers rely heavily on the capabilities of autofocus systems in DSLR cameras, but knowing how they actually work is something that even experienced photographers may not have learned. Here’s a 4-minute video by ZY Productions that helps decode the mystery of DSLR autofocus by explaining the technical details behind it. As light enters the […] petapixel.com »
2017-12-14 21:31
Patent: Autofocus Related Patent Applications from Canon
For the folks that love reading/translating patents, here are three new ones uncovered by Northlight that are related to autofocus technologies. Summarized by Northlight: [USPTO] Refining AF to correct for lens chromatic aberration. canonrumors.com »
2017-12-15 19:29
First Black Friday deals: Rokinon 14mm FE autofocus lens for $549 only. Sony deals on Sunday!
Save $300 on the Rokinon 14mm f/2. 8 FE autofocus lens at Amazon and Adorama. Save $115 on the Rokinon 12mm f/2. 0 APS-C E-mount lens at Amazon and Adorama. And on Sunday the big A7rII, a7sII, A7II and A6x series savings will be back at BHphoto , Buydig and other US stores. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-11-18 22:22