As we have said earlier in our post the Ricoh GR II camera will arrive with same sensor and lens… unfortunately the rumor was 100% correct.. the GRII arrived with almost same core specification as of GR,
The recently announced camera features same 16 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor as of Ricoh GR camera, the lens and image processor is also same…
Ricoh GR II Major SPecifciation Specification
16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
No Optical Low-Pass Filter
GR ENGINE V Image Processor
GR 28mm f/2.8 Lens (35mm Equivalent)
High-Speed AF System
Wireless Flash Control
3.0″ 1230k-Dot LCD Screen
Full HD Video Recording at 30 fps
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
ISO 25600 and 4 fps Continuous Shooting
New features include WiFi and NFC connectivity, you can share your images effortlessly without any problem. The camera also enjoys some incremental algorithmic updates, it includes increased buffer depth to 10 frames for 4 fps Raw shooting,you can now use 1/2500 sec at Max aperture and Continuous AF while recording videos. The camera is available for $799.
According to an interview published at Thibault Roland website Top engineer working on the A7R II development said that…
We were confirmed that AF of Canon lenses was “much faster than before. With adapters (and in particular with a firmware updated Metabones Mark IV) Canon lenses are almost as fast as on a Canon body“. Read the full interview
That clearly show the Sony A7R II camera was intentionally built to make a space among Canon users, I appreciate this strategy and I also hope Samsung should follow the same path with its upcoming mirrorless camera’s.
We have already published the Ricoh GR II leaked image few days ago and also told you that camera is expected to arrive this month, now it’s major set of specification surfaced today, the sensor will feature better low-light performance compared to its predecessor however the leaked specification doesn’t give any details about the resolution or ISO range of the camera…
Take a look at the leaked specification (written in Bold Text) and its detailed analysis below…
18.3mm f/2.8 lens
The Lens is same as as its predecessor, the camera features fixed focal length lens with a 35mm equivalency, the lens is built with Two aspherical lens elements that minimize aberrations for sharpness.
GR ENGINE V
The image processor is also same as of its predecessor, so we don’t have hope for any significant change in the Auto-focus performance and continuous shooting speed of the camera.
Improved auto white balance
Improved high sensitivity noise
Let’s hope for the best that the upcoming camera will have significant improvement in the image quality compared to its predecessor.
Wi-Fi and NFC
Smartphone cooperation function
The upcoming camera will going to feature built-in NFC and WiFi, the camera can share its files effortlessly with other smart devices and also you can use/control your camera from a distance via NFC.
The special accessories premium kit that was shipped is available in Limited
We don’t have any concrete information at the moment about the sensor of the upcoming camera…. stay with us and we will update you soon as we get any new information.
According to the latest patent surfaced over the web, Sigma is working on 4/3 system based ART series prime lens, the lens will have 35mm focal length and F2 aperture.. the lens will also feature built in optical image stabilization.
Sigma already have 60mm f/2.8 DN Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount Cameras , available at B&H and Amazon
Nikon may announce a new 16-80mm f/2.8-3.5 DX lens next month, the 16-80mm lens will replace the existing Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR lens. But also keep in mind that the DX lens is not coming alone..according to the rumors surfaced over the web Nikon will also announce the replacement of 500mm f/4 and 600mm f/4 lenses this summer, stay with us we will update you as soon as we get any new information.
We can clearly see in the video below how fast the Canon 24mm F1.8 Lens is focusing (minute 3) on A7R II camera with the help of meta-bones adapter,
With the help of meta-bones adapter the recently announced A7R II camera from Sony is doing blazing fast AF with Canon Mount Lenses, take a look at the video below created by Miguel Quiles, he shows how Tamron lenses are working flawlessly with Tamron 15-30mm Canon mount lens.
If you are a Canon user and having a bunch of Canon Lenses than you must buy the A7R II camera, it will uplift you photography to a next level..
Buy Metabones Adapter Mark IV (limited stock) – available at B&H and Amazon
Sony A7R II is finally available for pre-order at Amazon and B&H
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The recently announced camera features same 16 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor as of Ricoh GR camera, the lens and image processor is also same…
