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Sony A7R II review by David Kilpatrick

By David Kilpatrick, on October 29th, 2015

Sony’s A7R II has a unique position in the mirrorless ILC world, creating the largest image files at over 42 megapixels from an in-body five axis stabilised sensor with exceptional performance given by backside illuminated CMOS.

My reviews in print of the Sony A7R II have now appeared, in the British Journal of Photography, . . . → Read More: Sony A7R II review by David Kilpatrick

9 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), Equipment Reviews, Lenses - E mount, NEX System, Sony Digital Cameras   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sigma’s system revolution

By David Kilpatrick, on September 24th, 2012

Sigma Imaging, already one of our favourite lens makers, has announced upgrades and new functions for their entire system which will transform the way it works with all the major camera systems.

The new DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4 – DC (APS-C format) lenses have never been given the EX designation, even when they clearly matched . . . → Read More: Sigma’s system revolution

3 comments - (Comments are closed)   Accessories - 3rd party, DK's ramblings, Events, Lenses - Alpha Mount, News   , , , , , , , , ,  

Alpha’s Silver Jubilee

By David Kilpatrick, on January 24th, 2010

The Alpha System celebrates its Silver Jubilee or 25th Anniversary this month.

We have a full length revision of the article which appears in the latest Photoworld now online as a page here.

Read our 25th birthday review of the Alpha system’s history now!

. . . → Read More: Alpha’s Silver Jubilee

One comment - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), Cameras (Film), DK's ramblings, Lenses - Alpha Mount, Minolta History   , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sony unveils ‘ACE’ dealers in UK

By David Kilpatrick, on July 15th, 2008

What we thought would be the ‘Alpha Pro’ project – display centres for the entire system sited at key retail outlets through Britain – turned out to be the ‘ACE’ project. That is, Sony Alpha Centres of Excellence. London Camera Exchange Colchester, one of the selected dealers, supplied these shots of the new showcase.

. . . → Read More: Sony unveils ‘ACE’ dealers in UK

One comment - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), News   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,