We need to talk about something, something that is usually glossed over when people talk about switching to mirrorless and using DSLR lenses. The performance is simply not great, it is usable sure, but you simply can’t get the performance out of them that you are used to on your DSLR, nor that you could enjoy if you used native mirrorless lenses.
There is a reason for this, and the reason is likely a lot different than you are thinking it is. . thephoblographer.com
Mirrorless or DSLR? That is the question. It’s a great time to be a photographer considering a new camera purchase. Whether it’s your first camera or twenty-first, there have never been more options available for features, price, and capabilities. petapixel.com »
2021-07-27 20:50
Ever since Canon and Nikon debuted their latest lens mounts, there’s been a lot of talk about the “optical advantages” of the shallower, wider Z and RF-mounts. Canon even released a video more-or-less shaming their own EF lenses by comparison. petapixel.com »
2019-07-08 20:24
We need to talk about something, something that is usually glossed over when people talk about switching to mirrorless and using DSLR lenses. The performance is simply not great, it is usable sure, but you simply can’t get the performance out of them that you are used to on your DSLR, nor that you could enjoy if you used native mirrorless lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2018-07-05 13:00
Photographer Mark Duffy recently switched from Canon to Fuji, trading in the former to pick up the latter, and in this 14-minute video he shares his thoughts and impressions. For those of you who may be looking to hear insights into what the first experience with a mirrorless setup is really like, coming from the world of DSLRs, […] petapixel.com »
2018-01-27 21:06
Manfrotto have developed a series of ground-breaking Camera Cages designed to meet the needs of independent content creators who increasingly rely on high-end mirrorless and DSLR cameras to capture the perfect video content. photographyblog.com »
2018-01-16 13:00
Fujifilm, Nikon, and Sony all released second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, offering a look at the overall health of the imaging industry. [Read More]
Japanese retail analyst firm BCN+R recently investigated the rapidly changing video camera market and has now set its sights on the compact camera segment, asking, "Is the compact camera dead?" [Read More]
Sony is offering discounts of up to $600 off for cameras and $200 off for lenses.
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Sony Electronics developed a custom camera especially for the filming of the upcoming F1 movie which effectively untethers the body of the camera from the sensor. [Read More]
In Sony's 2024 Corporate Report, the company explains the performance of all its sectors, including its camera business. Sony has claimed yet again that it has achieved the number one market share in the full-frame interchangeable lens market. [Read More]
We have yet again encountered a unique time of the month: camera sales ranking! This time, Map Camera (first reported by Digicame-Infor), one of Japan's biggest camera stores, has revealed the list.
With 20 years in the photo industry and 15 years running the Phoblographer, I can say with authenticity a few very valid statements about Nikon. Like a silver or bronze medalist that everyone forgets about, they've always believed that they should wear gold.