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Mathieu Gasquet

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Mathieu Gasquet is the co-owner and editor of Mirrorless Comparison, as well as the man behind all the camera tests. Mathieu has been a professional photographer for over 15 years. Before specializing in camera reviews, he worked as an event photographer for the National Cinema Museum in Turin, and as a videomaker for renowned Italian agencies, which allowed him to collaborate with important names such as Fiat, Sky Italia, Maserati, and more. Mathieu also studied cinema in France and obtained a degree in cinematography at the A.R.F.I.S. school in Lyon.

Sony A7 III, A7R III, A9 Menu and Button Set-up Guide

When you turn on your Sony A7 camera for the first time, you’ll notice that there is an extensive and somewhat confusing menu system with multiple pages and some terminology that isn’t easy to understand at first. I sometimes find myself having to refer to the user manual even today, despite having owned and worked with Sony full-frame products for many years.

In this article, I’m going to guide you through some useful tips and explain how to customise the camera so that accessing your favourite functions becomes much less of a hassle.

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Nikon Z6 – Tips & Tricks and Questions Answered

The Nikon Z6 is Nikon’s first full frame mirrorless camera (along with the Z7). It was released in late 2018 and proved to be a competitive model in a fast growing segment previously monopolised by Sony. The combination of great image quality, reliable autofocus performance, 5-axis stabilisation and an excellent design has made the Z6 one of my favourite full frame mirrorless models.

In this post, we’ve written answers to the most popular questions regarding the Nikon Z6. As usual, if you have any additional queries, don’t hesitate to leave a comment in the section at the bottom of the article.

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Leica SL vs SL2 – The 10 Main Differences

The original Leica SL (Typ 601) was launched in 2015 and was Leica’s answer to the professional mirrorless system. It featured a premium build quality, weatherproofing, two SD card slots and a fantastic viewfinder. The price, unsurprisingly, was prohibitive and uncompetitive compared to the many mirrorless models that came after it.

Four years later, Leica has joined the L-mount alliance with Sigma and Panasonic, which gives users access to more gear and lenses for L-mount camera users. The SL2 follows the release of the Lumix S1, S1R and S1H, as well as the Sigma FP, to become the fifth full frame model using the L-mount.

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Sony A7 III – Tips & Tricks and Questions Answered

The Sony A7 III was released in 2018 and rapidly became the most popular full-frame mirrorless camera on the market. The combination of high image quality and fast performance at the right price made it a winner from the start.

In this article, we answer the most popular questions about the A7 III. We’re also included a few tips and tricks along the way that we hope you find useful. If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to drop us a line in the comments section at the bottom.

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Sigma 35mm 1.2 Art vs Sony 35mm 1.4 ZA vs Samyang AF 35mm 1.4 – The complete comparison

Sigma 35mm 1.2 vs Sony 35mm 1.4 vs Samyang 35mm 1.4

The full-frame E-mount series has grown exponentially in the last couple of years. This is mainly thanks to a massive effort from Sony but also the result of third-party manufacturers investing in the system.

Today, photographers have a lot of choice when it comes to lenses. Take the classic 35mm focal length: there are no fewer than 10 products designed specifically for the E-mount. In this article, we take a look at three of the most interesting options if you need autofocus and a fast aperture.

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