The Best Three Cinematic Mirrorless Crossover Cameras (Canon EOS R5, Sony A7S III and Panasonic Lumix S1H)

The Slanted Lens:

In this camera comparison we review the Canon EOS R5, Sony A7S III and Panasonic Lumix S1H crossover mirrorless cameras. These are definitely the top three contenders in terms of video capabilities for mirrorless cameras. We compare image quality, auto focusing, ergonomics, dynamic range, ISO and overheating. Take a look and let us know which you think is the best.

Nikkei doesn’t see a bright future for the camera industry: “Olympus exit foreshadows a Japan camera sector shake-up”

Nikkei is picturing a dark future for the camera makers:

With the market shrinking at such speed, companies are at great risk of falling into a fixed-costs crisis. Some analysts believe the entire industry will collapse unless companies undertake major reforms, like splitting design and development from manufacturing, and consolidating production.
The impact of Olympus’ decision to quit the camera business and discard 84 years’ worth of experience, may spread.

Interesting they do NOT mention Sony or Fuji being at risk: The brand names they make are Nikon, Canon, Pentax…

New Sigma patent discloses the design of a new L-mount 300mm f/2.8 telephoto lenses

Optical design of the 300mm f/2.8 L

A new Sigma patent published today unveils the specs of this Sigma 300mm f/2.8 for L and Sony E

Here are the lens specs (Note: CL means with 1.4x teleconverter attached):

Now usually patents are no guarantee that it will make it into final production. But knowing Sigma’s history I am confident we are going to get this lens for real.

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via Asobinet. Thanks Lu!

Did Panasonic Make a Mistake Going Full Frame?

Camera Conspiracies:

I want to discuss whether or not Panasonic made a mistake by going full frame. Dividing your attention in two different directions never leads to us getting better cameras. Micro four thirds releases have been lackluster to say the least, and Panasonic with their stubborn contrast detect autofocus isn’t turning any heads in full frame when there are much better cameras available. Was it a mistake for them to try to ask for a piece of the full frame pie when there is already so much competition?