The impossible comparison: New $5100 Sony RX1rIII vs the $2700 Sigma BF+lens size comparison

Sony recently unveiled the new RX1rIII, currently the most compact full-frame camera with a fixed lens on the market. And because of its price tag of $5,100, it’s causing quite a stir on the internet. Before you yell at me: I am aware that this is like comparing apples and oranges. But I found one aspect interesting: the Sony RX1rIII is not that much smaller than the Sigma BF with a Panasonic 18-40mm lens:

Yes, I know, folks, Sony has a built-in EVF (even if it only has 2.36 million pixels), which would be very handy on the Sigma BF. But both cameras have things in common, such as the lack of IBIS and no tiltable screen. And yes, in this picture, the Sigma is using the $500 Panasonic 18-40mm lens, but maybe one day Sigma could release a lens like the Nikon 40mm f/2.0, which is basically the same size as the Lumix zoom lens:

What I’m trying to say is that the BF could come very close to the Sony RX1rIII, which costs twice as much, with a beautiful f/2.0 pancake lens. In the future, a Sigma BF2 could even be equipped with an integrated EVF, which would certainly make us photographers very happy!

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Image via CameraSize

 

CineD testing: LUMIX S1II Rivals ALEXA Mini LF in Dynamic Range!

CineD published the second part of their Panasonic LUMIX S1II Lab Test: Dynamic Range and Latitude Using ProRes RAW 5.8K with DR Boost “ON”. Their conclusion is:

The DR Boost “ON” mode with the internal 12-bit 5.8K ProRes RAW implementation in Panasonic’s new LUMIX S1II camera has surpassed all my expectations. Not only does it show superb dynamic range values for a RAW mode (here, typically, DR values are lower as little internal noise reduction is happening in the RAW image pipeline), but it exhibits massive potential in the latitude test. From our base exposure, you can overexpose 5 stops and underexpose 5 stops, providing a solid 10 stops of exposure latitude with wiggle room towards 11.

For the first time, we have a consumer full-frame camera that is on par with the ARRI Alexa Mini LF (lab test here) in our standardized latitude test.

Preorders:
Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Lumix S1IIE at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
24-60mm f/2.8 at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

all-new PRVKE V4 Line has officially launched on the Wandrd website, Amazon and BHphoto

The new Wandrd V4 Camera Backpack is now available for preorder at BHphoto, Amazon and Wandrd.

PetaPixel tested the bag and concluded:

The Wandrd Prvke V4 21L Camera Backpack and Essential Camera Cube V2 are impressive improvements over previous models. The V4 backpack shines with its updated design, which prioritizes comfort, durability, and ease of access. Meanwhile, the Essential Camera Cube V2 offers an efficient and organized solution for gear storage, albeit with a few minor caveats. For anyone seeking a high-quality, versatile camera backpack with thoughtful features, the Prvke V4 and Cube V2 are hard to beat.

The V4’s refinements make it a solid upgrade for current Prvke owners, while also offering an attractive entry point for newcomers. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a weekend adventurer, this duo offers a solid option to keep your gear safe, organized, and easily accessible.

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