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 Sony Alpha 7 IV

The Alpha 7 IV seamlessly merges outstanding 33MP image quality, 4K 60p video recording, refined handling and fast sharing abilities making it the perfect hybrid camera. With top of the line Real-time autofocus in photo and video, the Alpha 7 IV gives the power of Sony’s best technology into the hands of creators and professionals.

 

 Pros: 

  • Good image quality in both stills and video
  • Simple, powerful AF system
  • Decent dynamic range gives flexible Raw files
  • 10-bit video delivers useful processing flexibility
  • Improved ergonomics
  • Extensive customization
  • USB-PD support for charging or operation

 Con's

  • Eye detection seems less accurate than previous cameras
  • Rear screen is fairly low resolution
  • Video stabilization struggles with intentional camera movement
  • Burst rate drops from 10fps to 6fps if you want full-DR Raw
  • Some options and settings are needlessly complex
  • No option to re-process Raw images in-camera
 

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens

I rarely suggest buying a specific camera brand so that a lens from a different manufacturer can be used but this is a scenario where that could make sense. I could justify selecting a Sony camera so that the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens could be used. This lens is an excellent value.

As with the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens, the 17-28 delivers image quality comparable to the best-in-class lenses, yet this lens is far smaller, much lighter, and costs significantly less than the premier brand lens options. This lens' light weight does not exude rugged build quality confidence, but it seems nicely built with tight tolerances and the very long warranty indicates that Tamron expects the lens to endure the test of time.

The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens has been at the top of the best-selling lens list since it was introduced (minimally for well over a year) and it remained out of stock for a very long time. Why am I starting the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens review with that statement? This is that lens in a different focal length range. The second member of Tamron's f/2.8 RXD lens trinity has similar appeal as the first and practically launched as a best-selling lens, ranked not far below its general-purpose sibling.

The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens provides a very useful focal length range, one that matches perfectly with the 28-75mm lens, with a wide f/2.8 aperture available over the entire range enhancing that appeal. This is a compact lens in a very attractive package with a price that is equally attractively. Do you like fast, quiet, and smooth autofocus? This lens has that. Do you like sharp images? This lens also delivers in this regard.

Tamron's f/2.8 RXD lens lineup is taking shape and the fan base has been delighted and growing. If you have a Sony full frame or cropped (APS-C) format E-mount camera, the Tamron Di III RXD line is worth consideration.

 Drone

 

DJI Mini 2 - Ultralight and Foldable Drone

Pack light, Fly free: At less than 249 g, it weighs about as much as an apple and fits in the palm of your hand. Compact and convenient, Mini 2 is your ideal travel companion, transforming how you capture your favorite memoriesThree-axis gimbal with 4K camera: A 12MP camera in the sky delivers content guaranteed to impress.

Along with 4K/30 fps video and a three-axis motorized gimbal, Mini 2 ensures stunning image quality that is consistently smooth no matter how adventurous your piloting gets.

 

GoPro Hero 10

GoPro Hero 10

  • Revolutionary Processor: Faster. Smoother. Better. The powerful new GP2 engine changes the game – snappy performance, responsive touch controls and double the frame rate for amazingly smooth footage. Designed specifically for the demanding nature of the GoPro, the GP2 “system on a chip” is by far our fastest ever.
  • High-Res Photos Videos, High Frame Rate: Step up to the sharpest-shooting GoPro ever. Upgraded to incredible 23-MP photos and 5.3K video resolution at 60fps, HERO10 offers double the frame rate for amazingly smooth motion. Plus, there’s 8x slo-mo at 2.7K and you can pause videos and grab 15.8-MP still photos from 5.3K video that look amazing.
  • Unbelievable Image Quality: Shoot with fine detail, realistic textures and stunning contrast, even in low light. Images look their best thanks to a new water- shedding hydrophobic lens cover that repels water while helping to eliminate lens flare and other artefacts.
  • HyperSmooth 4.0: HyperSmooth has never been smoother and it’s easy to dial in the best stabilisation at all times. Plus, get even better low-light performance and horizon levelling with a higher tilt limit, so your footage looks perfectly straight when you want it to.
  • Fast, Reliable Connectivity: Super easy, super fast. Transferring photos and videos from your cloud-connected GoPro to your phone is simple and versatile, with your choice of effortless wireless upload via the Quik app or a lightning-fast wired connection via USB.3 There’s also unlimited cloud storage with hassle-free auto upload. Just plug in your camera when it’s connected to your home Wi-Fi and the camera does the rest