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The new mirrorless Nikon Z6II and Z7II feature some top-of-the-line upgrades

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Nikon has launched new and improved additions to the Z series of mirrorless cameras. Set to launch this November and December, respectively, the Nikon Z 6II and the Z 7II are the new iterations of the relatively-new Nikon Z6 and Z7, which were also Nikon’s first offerings in the premium mirrorless range of cameras. The Z 6II and the Z 7II – both of which are FX-format (full-frame) cameras – come with a range of improvements in processing power, speed, storage, photo and video capabilities.  

Starting with the Nikon Z 6II, it offers good number of options for imaging and videos. Users will be able to capture full-frame 4K UHD or Full HD in both FX- and DX-based movie formats, either in 8-bit, 10-bit N-log or HDR, or a 12-bit raw video output, which enables better editing and colour correction capabilities.

The Z 6II is powered by the dual EXPEED 6 image-processing engine. The upgraded mirrorless camera can shoot up to 14 frames per second with AF and AE tracking. The mechanical shutter speed ranges from 1/8000 sec to 900 sec and Nikon assures the users that they should ‘rest easy knowing you will not miss the action or having to worry about the rolling shutter effect”. Supporting dual card slots, the Z 6II is compatible with CFexpress (Type B), XQD or SD (UHS-II) cards.

The Z 6II also boasts eye-detection, animal-detection, auto-area, wide-area AF technologies. Low-light AF is also significantly better as the camera focuses until a range of -6 EV as well. The 705g camera features a 3690k-dot Quad-VGA EVF.

The Nikon Z 6II will be available from November 5, 2020 for a price of Rs. 1,64,995 (body only) and Rs. 2,09,995 (with the Z 24-70mm F/4 S lens).  

The Nikon Z 7II, on the other hand, enables users to capture 4K videos at 60p and 10-bit N-log or the optional 12-bit raw output. Compatible with the excellent range of Z-mount lenses, the Nikon Z 7II is also powered by the dual EXPEED 6 image-processing engines, with low-light AF going up to -4EV.

The Z II can capture a blistering 77 shots with a single burst and supports continuous shooting of up to 10fps through the ‘Continuous H+’ setting. The Z 7II offers similar storage capacities and compatibilities of the Z 6II and has the same AF-technologies in place as well.

The Nikon Z 7II will be available from December 10, 2020 for a price of Rs. 2,49,995 (body only) and Rs. 2,94,995 (with the Z 24-70mm F/4 S lens).  

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Fujifilm reveals the almighty X-T4, with a 26.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor

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With the success and prowess of the X-T3 in the world of mirrorless and digital cameras, the X-T4, now, has some big shoes to fill. Fujifilm’s latest iteration in their flagship ‘X’ series range, offers a familiar but slightly enhanced experience while shooting stills but has made major upgrades for those interested in creating videos.

Before we sink into the details, the Fujifilm X-T4’s body alone is priced at Rs. 1,54, 999. The body along with a high-quality Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens is priced at Rs. 1,84,999 and the body with a XF 16-80mm f/4 is priced at Rs. 1,99,999 (with freebies worth Rs. 18,500)

The X-T4 is equipped with a APS-C ‘X-Trans’ CMOS 4 sensor with an effective pixel count of 26.1MP, which is similar to its predecessor, the X-T3. The sensor can capture up to 10-bit with a 4:2:0 colour space internally at a bitrate of up to 400 Mbps. As mentioned earlier, the X-T4 does share many features with the X-T3 but one of the key changes is that Fujifilm have excluded the headphone jack in the X-T4 but have added the impressive in-body image stabilisation (IBIS).  It also has a deeper-cut in the grip, as compared to the X-T3, and thus, that would only enable a better grip.

The X-T4 is one the first models in its series to feature an IBIS, which provided a 5-axis 6.5 stop image stabilization. Fujifilm claims that the X-T4’s IBIS is around 30% smaller and 20% lighter than X-H1’s IBIS unit.

When it comes to the shutter unit, the X-T4’s new ‘ultra-fast’ focal plane shutter can shoot up to 15fps in burst mode (with the mechanical shutter!) and has a shutter life of 300,000 actuations – which is almost double the actuations of previous models –  and is 30% quieter than the already-quiet X-T3. The X-T4 also features the latest NP-W235 battery whose capacity is 1.5 times larger than that of the NP-W126S battery of the X-T3 and other models.

The innovations in the X-T4 has enhanced the phase detection auto-focus to performance speeds as fast as 0.02 seconds with 425 phase detection points. The X-T4 can also shoot at 8fps in live view. The X-T4 also possesses superior Face/Eye AF performance. Fujifilm also claimed that the tracking autofocus performance has significantly improved, with a tracking success rate nearly doubled as compared to the X-T3.

The X-T4 comes with a range of professional video functions. It can record DCI 4K videos at 60P and Full HD videos at 240P, thus enabling users to produce a slow-motion effect of up to 10x of real time.

Besides the advanced capabilities of the sensor and processor, let’s not forget that Fujifilm’s cameras are also revered due to their physical design with retro dials and analogue chic in the outside. The X-T4 features a large, bright 3.69m-dot electronic viewfinder that can be pushed to a 100fps refresh rate for smooth display. It also hosts a 3” 1.62m-dot touchscreen that can rotate through its multi-angle design, thus, aiding shooting from high, low or front-facing angles.

The X-T4 also houses several Film Simulation modes, which give variable options for photographers to select the look and feel of some of Fujifilm’s classic film choices.

Undoubtedly, the X-T4 is a powerful camera but with many similarities with the X-T3. The video features have been thoroughly upgraded and the X-T4 is, possibly, one of the best mirrorless cameras and multimedia tools out there and it’ll be available in its traditional black and silver colour variants.

Sony flagship alpha 6500 camera is here

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Sony has expanded its mirrorless camera range in India with the launch of the new APS-C Sensor alpha 6500. The 4D FOCUS system can focus on any subject in 0.05 seconds featuring 425 Phase Detection AutoFocus points which is the world’s highest number of AF points on any interchangeable lens camera.

The alpha 6500 features in-camera 5 axis Optical Image Stabilisation making it the first APS-C sensor camera from Sony to offer advanced in-body stabilisation which also includes shutter speed advantage. The camera is equipped with an APS-C sized 24.2MP 12 Exmor CMOS sensor working together with a BIONZ X image processor. The touchscreen display enables users to lock focus on a subject by simply touching it onscreen.

It can shoot images at upto 11FPS with continuous autofocus and exposure tracking. The alpha 6500 can also record videos at 4K resolution (3840x2160p) in Super 35mm format. It uses XAVC S codec for recording at a high bit rate of upto 100Mbps (4K) and 50Mbps (FHD).

The alpha 6500 is available in all Sony Centres, Alpha flagship stores and various electronic stores at a price of Rs.1,19,990 (body only).