Among the various improvements brought to autofocus technology over the years, I consider eye detection one of the most interesting. Why is this? Well, the explanation is quite simple: when you take a picture of a person, achieving correct focus on the eyes is essential. If the eyes are out of focus, even just slightly, […]
Hasselblad X1D II vs Fujifilm GFX 50s – The 10 Main Differences
Hasselblad has announced the X1D II, the successor to the original X1D that inaugurated the brand’s mirrorless medium format system back in June 2016. The new camera isn’t revolutionary but it does improve the viewfinder and monitor resolution and promises a faster operating system. The GFX 50s was Fujifilm’s first mirrorless medium format product, released […]
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R III – Quick comparison
After seeing a pre-production version during the launch event in Spain, I was able to get my hands on the Panasonic S1R a second time just before heading off on a trip to Scotland. Being able to use a brand new camera in an inspiring location like the Scottish Highlands was a great opportunity, but […]
Scotland with an unexpected pair: Panasonic Lumix G9 & S1R
My initial plan for our two week holiday in Scotland was to bring the Nikon Z6 and the 24-70mm f/4 lens, a combo that in a similar form (Z7 and the same zoom) gave me lots of satisfaction during our holiday in Italy last year. A week before our departure, Panasonic UK asked me if […]
Extra features of mirrorless cameras: The good, the bad and the revolutionary
Electronic devices have evolved considerably over the years and cameras are no different. In addition to constant improvements in image quality, speed and performance, engineers have worked hard to expand the shooting possibilities beyond the basic exposure settings. Some of these “extra” features would go on to become so standardised that today most of us […]