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Canon 5D Mark II Available at $1799

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Sony announces change in the specification of the DSC-RX1

Sony RX 1Sony Japan today announces a change in the core specification of Sony DSC RX1, see the full details below (translated via google)

1. For information on changing the focus mode specification and the accompanying change the appearance of non-(AF-C) Auto Focus when shooting still

[Before change] from the focus mode can be selected the following four types of
auto focus (AF-S) / auto focus (AF-C) /
Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus (MF)

Focus mode can be selected from the following three types of [After change]
(MF) (DMF) / Manual Focus (AF) / Direct Manual Focus Auto Focus
Auto Focus operation as (AF-S), when shooting still images ※ The movie shooting Autofocus works as (AF-C) sometimes.

Changes in the appearance
of the focus mode dial Specifications and appearance are subject to change according to the change of the above specification.

2. Improvement with respect to the upper limit of the shutter speed, corresponding to the second shutter speed of 1/4000 F5.6 or more

[Before change]
Program Auto Aperture / (30-1/2000 second priority) / (30-1/2000 seconds)
Shutter Speed Priority / Manual (30-1/2000 seconds) (seconds, 30-valve 1/2000)

[After change]
Program Auto Aperture / ( 30-1/4000 second priority) / ( 30-1/4000 seconds)
Shutter Speed Priority / Manual ( 30-1/4000 seconds) (valve ,30-1/4000 ) second
cap if it will be narrowed down to a more  F5.6. 1/2000 second maximum, F2.0 or more seconds as the 1/3200 limit more than F4.0.

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Sony A99 vs. Canon 6D


Sony A99 vs. Canon 6D Specification Comparison review, read the details below and share your thoughts with us.

Sony A99 vs Canon 6D

Image sensor: both camera uses Full-frame sensor, with Sony A99 you get 4 Megapixel extra.

ISO: The Standard ISO range of Sony A99 is 100-6400 expandable up to 25600, Canon 6D have better ISO range, you get  Standard ISO range from 100 to 25600 & Expandable ISO  50 – 102400.

AF Type:  Both camera uses advance AF system,

Canon 6D: Uses TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor for still Images and For video shooting we have One-point contrast AF.

 Sony A99 have more advance AF system than the 6D, it uses Two phase contrast sensors, a 19-point sensor above the translucent mirror and a 102-point focal plane phase detection sensor, work together to deliver greatly improved subject tracking performance and increased precision. phase-detect AF is also available in video mode.

AF Working Range:  Canon 6D have better AF working range, centered cross-type AF point with EV -3 sensitivity for improved performance and focus in low light.

In Camera IS: Sony A99  features Sony’s SteadyShot technology for image stabilization within the camera.

Top Continuous Shooting Speed: Sony A99 @ 6fps, Sony A99 is more fast compared to canon.

Video mode: Sony A99 is  clear winner, you get Full HD @ 60fps and (Hybrid) Phase detect AF system for Continuous AF during Video mode.

Display: Sony A99 have fully Fully articulated 3″ TFT LCD  with 1,229,000 Screen dots and Canon 6D have Fixed LCD 3″ Clear View II TFT LCD  with 1,040,000 Screen dots

Viewfinder: Optical viewfinders are still better, Canon 6D is clear winner.

Other features:

  • GPS:  Both Camera features In-Built GPS
  • WiFi – Canon 6D have In-Built Sony Missing.
  • HDR etc., Both camera offers in camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) capture. Sony Also features Multi Frame NR, Hand-Held Twilight and clear zoom technology.

Price Factor: Sony A99 is will cost you approx $800 more than Canon 6D

Conclusion: Canon 6D is highly recommended for Still photographers, but if you shoot Video + Still  buy Sony A99.

 

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Sony A99 vs Canon 6D

Sony A99 vs Canon 6D