Tag: Cameras

DJI Action 2 Camera available to pre-order from Amazon US | Price, Specs

DJI Action 2 Camera, the successor to their first-gen, very popular DJI Osmo Action is now available to pre-order online in the US from Amazon. DJI Action 2 Dual-Screen Combo has a launch selling price of $519 in the US. Check out the Amazon product page here ( affiliate link ) to know more about availability and shipping date. You can also buy this as DJI Action 2 Power Combo.

DJI Action 2 Camera uses a magnetic design that makes it easy for you to attach different accessories and get more features out of this tiny action camera. The camera module alone weighs just 56g. The design reminds me of the old GoPro Hero Session camera.

It features a 12MP 1/1.7 inch CMOS sensor with an ultra-wide-angle field of view of 155°. It has a fixed aperture F2.8 lens and can shoot up to 4K 120fps. This new model comes with RockSteady 2.0 and has the HorizonSteady features available as well. It comes with features like digital zoom, 8x slow-mo video, AI editor using Mimo app, timelapse etc.

The camera unit is waterproof up to 10 meters and when paired with the Waterproof Case you can take it down to 60 meters. The Touch screen module which you get with the Dual-Screen Combo is not waterproof. DJI Action 2 Camera module comes with 32GB internal storage.

DJI Action 2 Camera Dual Screen Combo is also available to purchase in India at a launch price of ₹51,990.

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Difference between DJI Action 2 Dual-Screen Combo and DJI Action 2 Power Combo

DJI Action 2 Dual-Screen Combo comes with a Camera Unit, a Front Touchscreen Module, a Magnetic Lanyard, a Magnetic Ball-Joint Adapter Mount, a Magnetic Adapter Mount and a power cable. DJI Action 2 Power Combo on the other hand ships with a Camera Unit, a Power Combo, a Magnetic Lanyard, a Magnetic Adapter Mount and a power cable. If you want more battery life, get the power combo package, or get them both.

Compatabile DJI Action 2 Accessories

Magnetic Headband, Remote Control Extension Rod, Macro Lens, DJI Mic, Waterproof Case, DJI Floating Handle and more.

Sony ILCE7RM4A/B, ILCE7RM3A/B up for Pre-order from Amazon US

Back in May, Sony quietly launched two new alpha Full fram cameras – Sony Alpha 7R IV ILCE7RM4A/B and Sony Alpha 7R III ILCE7RM3A/B. These models are slightly improved versions of older A7RM3 and A7RM4 cameras.

Amazon US has now listed both Sony ILCE7RM4A/B ( Price: $3,499.99) and ILCE7RM3A/B ( Price: $2,799.99 ) up for Pre-order online. These items will be released on June 21, 2021.

So What’s new on these New Sony Alpha models?

  • SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible Type-C port
  • 2.35 million-dot ( 2,359,296dots ) LCD screen ( old one has a 1,440,000 dots screen )
  • The Sony logo under the LCD monitor has been removed

There may be other changes, but these are the official changes Sony noted in their Official promo video of Alpha 7R III (ILCE-7RM3A) on Youtube.

If you are not interested in these ‘New’ features you can grab older models for cheaper prices. Sony ILCE7RM4/B model now sells for $2,998 and the ILCE7RM3/B model can be bought for $2,298 in the US. ( June 2021 prices on Amazon US ).

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PENTAX K-3 Mark III DSLR Price in the US

PENTAX has launched the K-3 Mark III DSLR camera in the US online. It has a launch selling price of $2,199.95 ( body only ) and is now available to pre-order online from Amazon US ( check here ). This item will be released on April 29, 2021.

June 2021 Price on Amazon US: $1,996.

PENTAX K-3 Mark III is probably the last flagship APS-C DSLR Camera we can expect from a big camera manufacturer. It features a new 25.7MP BSI CMOS sensor that supports an ISO range of 100 to 1600000. Pentax has equipped this camera with 5-axis sensor-shift shake reduction image stabilization offering up to 5.5 stops.

This DSLR camera comes with Dual SD Card Slots. It can take SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards with UHS-1/UHS-II speeds. However, only SD1 slot supports UHS-II speed. You can save to both cards or use one card to save raw images and the other for storing jpegs.

PENTAX K-3 Mark III features a Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder offering approx 100% field of view and approx. 1.05X magnification. It can shoot up to 12 images per second in AF-S mode and up to 11 images in AF-C mode. Pentax has equipped this model with SAFOX 13 AF system with 101 focus points. The older PENTAX K-3 II only had 27 focus points – so a big jump in this area.

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PENTAX K-3 Mark III DSLR Specifications

  • Mount: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount
  • Sensor: Approx. 25.73 megapixels Effective Pixels / Approx. 26.78 megapixels Total pixels
  • ISO range: 100 to 1600000
  • File format: RAW (PEF/DNG 14-bit), JPEG (Exif 2.3)
  • Image stabilizer: Sensor-shift shake reduction “SR II”(5-axis) offering 5.5 shutter steps
  • Dual SD Card Slots ( only 1 supports UHS-II )
  • Viewfinder: Pentaprism Optical Finder ( Approx. 100% coverage )
  • LCD monitor: 3.2 inch TFT color LCD ( 1620K dots / touch support )
  • Auto-focus: SAFOX 13, 101 points (25 cross-type focus points)
  • AF Modes: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C)
  • Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec.
  • Video recording: 4K @ 30p/24p
  • Battery: Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90
  • Battery Usage: Approx. 800 images
  • Data transfer: USB 3.2 Gen1 USB Type-C
  • Wireless: IEEE 802.11b/g/n ( WPA2 authentication ) / Bluetooth 4.2
  • Other features: Focus Peaking, Face detection, Touch AF
  • Weight: Approx. 735g

Specs Source: Pentax

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Sony Alpha FX3 ILME-FX3 up for Pre-order from Amazon US

Sony Alpha FX3 ILME-FX3 Cinema Camera is now available to pre-order online in the US from Amazon. It has a launch selling price of $3,899.99 in the US.

Sony Alpha FX3 ILME-FX3 is a full-frame Cinema Line Camera that can shoot up to 4K @ 120fps. If you ever wanted to have a Sony A7SM3 in a cinema line camera body, FX3 is just the right one for you. It features the same sensor, and according to many review videos online, has the same ISO performance as well as dynamic range as the A7S M3 model.

One thing you can find in the Sony ILME-FX3, but not in the A7SM3 is the presence of S-Cinetone color. However, according to new reports online, Sony will be pushing a firmware update to enable this feature in the A7S models as well.

From the manufacturer: Sony’s FX3 Cinema Line camera brings the visions of passionate content creators to life. Cinematic expression is matched with reliable performance and streamlined operation to serve the needs of today’s creative community. Compact and lightweight, it’s easy to carry and handle.

Sony Alpha FX3 ILME-FX3 Specs and Features
  • 12MP sensor ( same as A7SM3 )
  • E-mount camera
  • Full frame
  • Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • BIONZ XR image-processing engine
  • 4K (QFHD) high-frame-rate 120fps recording support
  • S-Cinetone support
  • ISO 80–102400 equivalent ( up to ISO 409600 in expanded mode )
  • Dual CFexpress Type A / SD card slots
  • 3.0 inch 1.44M dots Vari-angle LCD touch-panel monitor
  • XLR adaptor and digital input for quality audio
  • Uninterrupted 4K/60p
  • Silent cooling fan ( not available on A7S series )
  • six customizable buttons
  • multiple screw holes on the body and handle
  • Front and rear tally lamps
  • In-camera image stabilization ( Catalyst Browse supported )
  • 7 AF Transition Speed settings
  • 5 AF Subject Shift Sensitivity settings
  • Real-time Eye AF
  • 4K internal recording ( 10-bit depth / 4:2:2 color )
  • 16-bit RAW HDMI output
  • 10-bit S-Log3
  • HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)

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Sony Alpha 1 up for Pre-order with various Lens Bundles on Amazon US

Sony Alpha 1 with 50MP Sensor is now available to pre-order with different Sony Lens bundles. The Camera alone ( ILCE1/B ) has a launch selling price of $6,499.99 in the US. According to Amazon US, this item will ship to customers on March 4, 2021, only.

  • Sony Alpha 1 Body Only Price: $6,499.99
  • with FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS ( SEL100400GM ) : $8,897.99
  • with FE 12-24mm F2.8 G Master ( SEL1224GM ) : $9,497.99
  • with FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM (SEL1635GM) : $8,597.99
  • with FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens (SEL200600G) : $8,397.99
  • with FE 24-70 mm F2.8 lens ( SEL2470GM ) : $8,597.99
  • with FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens ( SEL70200GM ) : $8,897.99

Check out the current lowest prices for these models here.

Sony Alpha 1 is currently the high end camera in the Sony Mirrorless Line-up. It features a 50MP sensor and can shoot up to 30fps continous which is insane for a camera with such a high MP sensor. It is powered by the BIONZ XR image processing engine which according to Sony is 8x more powerful than the previous gen. This camera features 9.44M dot 0.64” QXGA OLED EVF which we also saw on the A7S Mark 3 launched a few months back. This EVF supports 240fps refresh rate which is higher than the one we saw on the A7S. According to Sony, Alpha 1 is the World’s first anti-flicker mechanical and electronic shutter camera.

Fujifilm GFX 100S up for Pre-order on Amazon US

Fujifilm has just launched GFX 100S Medium Format Camera in the US. It has a launch selling price of $5,999.95 in the US. It is now available to pre-order online from Amazon US. This item will be released on March 11, 2021.

Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR lens is also available at a price of $2,299.95 in the US ( pre-order ).

In the APS-C segment, Fujifilm has launched X-E4 26MP camera at a price of $849.95 ( body only ) – $1049.95 ( with the new XF27mmF2.8 Kit lens – Price: $399.95 ). This camera is available in two color options – Silver and Black.

Fujifilm GFX 100S is a high-end Medium Format camera that features a massive 100MP sensor. It uses the same 102MP BSI CMOS Sensor we saw on the older GFX 100 camera, but now available in a more compact body. It supports up to 6EV image stabilization and can shoot up to 4K @ 30fps videos.

If 100MP is not enough for you for some reason, you can make use of the multi-shot mode on the GFX100s to achieve 400MP files. Fujifilm has equipped this model with Two UHS-II SD card slots. It uses an NP-W235 battery which has a CIPA rating of 460shots on a full charge.

Fujifilm GFX 100S Specs and Features

  • FUJIFILM G mount
  • 102MP Sensor
  • X-Processor 4 Image Processor
  • Focal Plane Shutter
  • 2x UHS-II SD card slots
  • 1/4000secs Mechanical Shutter
  • 1/16000sec Electronic Shutter
  • DCI4K(17:9)] 4096×2160
  • Up to 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Pixel Shift Multi-Shot
  • 3.2-inch Tiltable Touch Screen ( 2.36 million dots )
  • 1.80-inch Monochrome LCD Monitor
  • 19 Film simulation modes
  • NP-W235 Li-ion battery ( Approx. 460 frames )

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Sony Alpha 1 ILCE1/B Camera in Stock on Amazon US | Price, Specs

Sony has officially launched the Alpha 1 ILCE1/B Mirrorless Camera. It has a launch price of $6,499.99 in the US. It is now available to pre-order online from Amazon US ( Check here. ).

You also buy Sony Alpha 1 with a lot of lens bundles – SEL100400GM, SEL1224GM, SEL1635GM, SEL200600G, SEL2470GM and SEL70200GM.

Sony has been ruling the Full-frame mirrorless camera world for a while now. Since they didn’t have much competition, often times the same sensor was used on multiple generations of cameras. With Canon announcing the 8K EOS R5 mirrorless body last year, Sony finally has some real competition in the mirrorless camera world. Thus the Sony Alpha 1 Camera series – The one never seen – was born.

Sony Alpha 1 ( ILCE1/B ) features a brand new 50MP sensor with support for 8K @ 30fps recording support. This camera is powered by a new Advanced BIONZ XR engine and can shoot up to 30fps continuously. This sensor has an ISO range of 100–32000 and offers great low light capabilities. It comes with improved Animal and Eye AF, and also now supports Realtime bird Eye AF. Check out the full specs below.

Sony has also launched Xperia Pro Android Smartphone along with this, with some Pro features aimed at Professionals.

Sony Alpha 1 Full Specs and Features

  • Full-frame stacked 50.1-MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor with integral memory
  • BIONZ XR image processing engine
  • 30fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking
  • 9.44 million-dot OLED viewfinder ( 240fps refresh rate )
  • 759-point phase-detection and 425-point contrast-detection AF points
  • 5-axis steady shot inside
  • “Active Mode” image stabilization
  • ISO 100–32000 sensitivity range
  • Eye AF support
  • Real-time Eye AF for birds
  • Improved Real-time Eye AF for animals
  • 8K @ 30fps internally
  • 4K @ 120fps slow-mo
  • 4K with full sensor readout, no pixel binning, and 5.8K oversampling
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 chroma subsampling
  • Approx. 430 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
  • Blackout-free Shooting
  • Anti-distortion Shutter
  • Silent and vibration-free shutter
  • Flicker-free electronic & mechanical shutters
  • Pixel Shift Multi Shooting
  • S-Log3
  • 10-bit 4:2:218 HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support
  • 16-bit RAW output via HDMI
  • Heat-dissipating structure for extended recording ( 8K continuously for up to 30 minutes )
  • S-Cinetone look
  • New menu structure
  • Touch menu control
  • 500,000 cycles shutter life
  • Two CFexpress Type A-compatible media slots ( also supports UHS-I and UHS-II SDXC/SDHC cards )
  • Z-series battery
  • Magnesium alloy chassis

Source: Sony Alpha US

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