Author Archives: Signalsurfer Staff

Nikon Z6 II versus Z7 II Mirrorless

Now that prices are down, and you’re getting ready to pull the trigger, which Nikon is right tool for the job? With prices this week hovering around the $1500 USD and $2000 USD price points for the Z6 II and Z7 II bodies respectively, it could be the right time to scratch that itch, get… Read More »

Nikon Z7 or Z6? Spare Change, Anyone?

Since Nikon released the new Z-series platforms in late 2018, photographers considering a cross-grade to a EVF-based camera within the Nikon ecosystem have been faced with a choice between meat and cheese and extra meat and cheese in their pixel sandwich. That is to say, if the cameras are both perfectly serviceable for amateurs, pro-sumers… Read More »

Nikon Delays D6 Release

In early March, Nikon announced that they would have to delay the release of the D6 to May 2020 due to the fact that their suppliers have been affected by the as-of-this-writing virus crisis. In a March 9 press release, they wrote, “As a result of delays in the procurement of parts and components from… Read More »

Sony Expands Full-Frame Lens Lineup with Launch of 24mm F1.4 G Master™ Prime

Sony Electronics – 09/20/2018 New Large Aperture Wide-Angle Prime Lens is the most compact and lightest in its class[i], with superb sharpness even at F1.4SAN DIEGO, Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics, Inc. – a global leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer – has today introduced an exciting new addition to their acclaimed… Read More »

SPOTSCALE GENERATES ULTRA-RESOLUTION 3D CASTLE MODEL WITH HASSELBLAD AERIAL CAMERAS

Spotscale, an early pioneer in the computation of high-resolution 3D models of building imagery, and Hasselblad, the leader in high-quality professional medium format cameras, announces 3.6 gigapixel 3D surface model created with the Hasselblad A6D-100c. With a growing demand for immersive and high-resolution content, Swedish-based firm Spotscale has generated an astounding 3.6 gigapixel model of… Read More »

Zeiss ZX1 To Debut In 2019

The Camera Concept for the Creative Flow in Photography First full-frame camera from ZEISS with first-class image quality and the familiar, intuitive image editing and connectivity of a smartphone. OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 2018-09-27. ZEISS ZX1 – That is the name of the newly developed mirrorless full-frame camera from ZEISS that was presented today in Cologne, Germany. Thanks… Read More »

Nikon Introduces the New Nikon Z Mount System, and Releases Two Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras: the Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6

August 23, 2018 MELVILLE, NY – Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the full-frame (Nikon FX-format) Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6 mirrorless cameras, as well as NIKKOR Z lenses, featuring a new, larger-diameter mount to enable the next generation of ultimate optical performance. Mirrorless Reinvented The new Nikon Z mount system… Read More »