Tag Archives: Sony

Understanding the Mirrorless Transition

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Chuck_Maas

Not everyone is infatuated with the granular technical aspects of new imaging tools, or the complex set of considerations big companies make in bringing new equipment to market. But for those that are, we seem to be at one of … Continue reading →

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2017 Ending

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Chuck_Maas

It’s been an interesting year! While there has been plenty going on in the photo technology world, social and political events have forcefully intruded in a near-overwhelming fashion. We simply can’t escape it. Read John Shaw’s blog. Mirrorless has been … Continue reading →

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RAW?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Chuck_Maas

One of the most significant evolutions in digital imaging was the introduction of RAW, the ability to record in-camera files of all the sensor information available at the time of exposure without additional processing.  [Note that different authors use different … Continue reading →

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Sensor Race

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

A few days ago Nikon announced a minor upgrade to their highly-regarded D800, to be called the D810. Pixel count stays the same (36.3MP), though the anti-aliasing filter has been removed entirely and there will only be one model instead … Continue reading →

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Updated Sony Compact Camera

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

Sony has just released a significant update to their well-respected Cyber-shot RX100 camera which adds features not yet available in any other compact.  Using a relatively large 20.1MP 1”-type sensor, this RX100 III employs a new 24-70mm equivalent focal length … Continue reading →

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Disc Storage Not Dead Yet

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

Though many desktops and laptops no longer come with CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives, the concept of using optical discs for archiving data hasn’t disappeared.  Discs still exhibit positive properties that tend to help them withstand many environmental factors such as dust, water, … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

Lot’s of things going on that have potential consequence for photographers on both ends of the workflow. One is the inexorable push toward video.  4K is all the rage.  New high-rez monitors and laptop displays are popping up everywhere.  Panasonic … Continue reading →

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SONY Stirs Things Up, Again

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

Sony has had a way of creating new paths in the camera business the last few years.  While it hasn’t put Canon or Nikon out of business, it has turned more than a few heads and made a lot of … Continue reading →

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The Elusive “Travel Camera”

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

We’ve all wished for it—that perfect little camera that’s so compact and light weight that one could effortlessly carry it all the time, regardless of circumstances—and when the time came to use it the features would more than cover all … Continue reading →

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Real, and Maybe Real

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

Real. Some things we know are going to happen—like the next iteration of Adobe Photoshop.  This comes around every couple of years or so and there’s always a lot of grumbling… some at the cost of upgrades, and some at … Continue reading →

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