Why Sony’s new mirror technology is worth a serious look
When Sony entered the DSLR market following its acquisition of Konica Minolta’s camera business in 2006, we wondered whether the consumer electronics giant would fully embrace and address the needs of pro and enthusiast photographers.
Things to know to get the most from your gear investment
Cameras today are evolving faster than a Super Bowl defense. Just about every few months a camera manufacturer will introduce a new body loaded with features and technology not previously available—not that this is a bad thing.
Sony’s top APS-C-format DSLR (they also offer two full-frame models), the new A580 improves on its A550 predecessor in a number of ways, not the least of which is the addition of HD video recording.
Fitting nicely into the Pentax DSLR lineup between the high-end K-5 and K-7 and the entry-level K-x, the K-r is a well-featured, compact model with much to offer (but doesn’t share the K-5’s weatherproofing).
Digital technology not only has changed the way we take pictures, but it’s changing the way cameras are designed. The vast majority of photographers use either compact digital cameras or digital SLRs.
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