Sony Lens Codes Explained
Sony uses a bunch of confusing codes in naming their camera lenses. Here’s how to make sense of them.
Sony a7III Memory Card Recommendations
What is the best type of SD card to get for your Sony a7 III? Here are some practical recommendations.
Sony RX100 VII Memory Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the Sony RX100 VII high-end compact camera.
Sony a6500 Sample Images
This is a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a6500 mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting under different lighting conditions.
What Type of Memory Card Does the Sony A1 Use?
The new Sony a1 (Alpha 1) high-end mirrorless camera takes both CFexpress A and SD cards. Here’s a rundown of what works and what doesn’t.
Sony a1 High ISO Sill Images Performance Sample Images
Here’s a collection of sample images of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a1 at high ISOs.
Sony a1 Sample Images
Here are some sample images I’ve taken with the Sony a1, Sony’s latest and greatest 50MP full-frame mirrorless camera.
Sony FE 20mm ƒ/1.8 G Wide-Angle Lens Sample Images
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G wide-angle prime lens on a Sony Alpha camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Zoom Lens Sample Images
I’ve recently been out shooting with the Sony FE 70-200mm GM OSS zoom lens. Here are some photos I’ve taken with it.
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Prime Lens Sample Images – Flower & Garden Macro Photos
Here are some practical examples of using the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS lens with some spring flower and garden photography.
Zoom Range of the Sony 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 Lens | Real-World Examples
Here are some practical examples of the zoom range of the Sony FE 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 GM OSS zoom lens on a Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless camera.
Macro Photos taken with a Sony HX99 Compact Camera
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony HX99 compact camera using the macro feature.
Sony a6500 Memory Card Recommendations
The Sony a6500 doesn’t come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the a6500’s features.
Sony a6600 Memory Card Recommendations
The Sony a6600 doesn’t come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the a6600’s features.
Sony a6100 Memory Card Recommendations
The Sony Alpha a6100 mirrorless camera doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on what SD card to get for it to take full advantage of the camera’s features.
Sony Lens Filter Size & Lens Hood Charts
If you’re looking to add a polarizer, UV, or ND filter to your lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter/filter size. Here’s a lens filter size chart for Sony E Mount and A Mount lenses.
Sony a7R IV Review
Sony has released a new version of their flagship full-frame mirrorless camera: the Sony a7R IV. After having been shooting with it quite a bit, here’s my take.
Sony a7R IV Sample Images
Here’s a collection of images shot with the Sony a7R IV full-frame mirrorless camera under different lighting conditions and with different settings to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
How to Work with Both RAW and JPG Image Files on the Sony A7R IV
The Sony a7R IV gives you several options when it comes to choosing which file image file format to use and how to work them into your workflow. Here’s a rundown.
Sony FE 12-24mm F/4 G Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens Review
The Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G zoom lens has an ultra-wide perspective that adds a lot of drama and packs a lot of scene into the frame, but it manages to do it without the distracting parts that you often get at such extreme focal lengths.
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens Sample Images
Sony’s FE 12-24mm f/4 G lens is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for their full-frame cameras. For an unusually wide lens, it’s remarkably true and sharp and doesn’t suffer from the usual optical flaws you’d expect.
How to Use Virtual Horizon (Virtual Level) on the Sony a7R IV
The virtual horizon (or virtual level) tool is one of the most useful overlays for composing your shots. Here’s how it works on the Sony a7R IV.
How to Change the On-screen Information Displayed on the Sony a7R IV
The Sony a7R IV gives you some control over customizing what types of information you can see on the back screen and through the viewfinder. Here’s how to set it.
How to Format SD Cards in the Sony a7R IV
This is a step-by-step guide on how to format memory cards in the Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera.
How to Enable Auto Switching Memory Cards on the Sony a7R IV
If you’re running into an error when Slot 1 SD card is full on the Sony a7R IV, here’s how to make it roll over to Slot 2 automatically.
Sony FE 24mm ƒ/1.4 GM Lens Review
The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is a high-end fast prime designed for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. Here’s my hands-on review.
Photos Taken with a Sony FE 24mm ƒ/1.4 GM Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken recently with the Sony FE 24mm ƒ/1.4 GM wide-angle prime lens on a Sony a7R IV body.
Sony a7R IV High ISO Image Samples
Here’s a collection of images shot at high ISOs on the Sony a7R IV, Sony’s flagship model with a new and improved 61MP sensor.
Sony RX100 VII Sample Images
Here’s a sampling of photos I’ve taken with the Sony RX100 VII, the latest in Sony’s high-end compact camera line.
Sony RX100 VII High ISO Tests with Sample Images
Here’s a collection of images taken with the Sony RX100 VII at high ISOs to give a sense of how it performs in low-light conditions.
Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Tests & Examples
The high-end compact Sony RX100 VII camera has a relatively narrow ISO range from 64 through 12800. Here are some example shots showing what that means in real-world shooting.
Sony a7R IV ISO Range Sample Images Test & Review
I’ve been out shooting with the brand-new Sony a7R IV, the full-frame flagship model in Sony’s mirrorless camera range. Here are some side-by-side examples taken through the ISO range from ISO 50 to ISO 102400.
Shooting Panoramas with the Sony RX100 VII
The Sony RX100 VII has a panorama mode. Here’s a rundown of what it does and how it works.
Sony RX100 VII Zoom Range Tests with Sample Images
The Sony RX100 VII high-end compact camera has a 24-200mm optical zoom and two kinds of digital zoom that go beyond that. Here’s what each type does, along with practical examples.
Sony a6400 Hands-on Test & Review
Here’s my hands-on review of the Sony Alpha a6400, Sony’s newest addition to its compact mirrorless interchangeable lens range.
Photos Taken with a Sony 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 E-Mount Lens
This is a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 E-Mount lens, a highly versatile zoom lens that’s an especially good pairing with cameras in Sony’a Alpha range such as the a6000, a6400, and a6500.
Sony a6400 Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a6400 to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a6400 High ISO Tests with Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony Alpha a6400 mirrorless camera using high ISOs from ISO 6400 up through ISO 102400.
Sony a6400 ISO Range Test & Sample Images
Here are some practical examples of photos shot throughout the Sony a6400’s ISO range from ISO 100 through ISO 102400.
Examples of the Zoom Range of the Sony 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 E-Mount Lens
The Sony E 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 is a popular choice for APS-C mirrorless cameras like the new Sony a6400 or the Sony a6000. And it makes for a versatile zoom lens for everyday travel photography. Here are some practical examples of its zoom range.
Sony a6400 Memory Card Recommendations
Which SD card should you get for your Sony a6400 mirrorless camera? Here are some straightforward and practical recommendations.
Sony HX99 Test & Review
The Sony HX99 is a tiny camera with a massive zoom. It makes for a very good and versatile everyday travel camera that easily fits in your pocket. Here’s my hands-on review.
Sony HX99 Sample Images
The Sony HX99 compact camera packs a massive zoom into a tiny camera as well as including some features you might not expect in a camera of this type. Here are some photos I’ve taken with the HX99 to provide some practical examples of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
Sony HX99 High ISO Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony HX99 focusing specifically on its highest ISO range of 1600 to 6400.
Sony HX99 Recommended SD Cards
Here are some recommendations on which SD card to get for the Sony HX99 so that you can use all of the camera’s features.
Sony RX0 SD Card Recommendations
Some practical recommendations on which SD cards to get to be able to use all of the Sony RX0’s features.
Sony a6000 Battery Recommendations
If you’re after a spare or replacement battery for your Sony Alpha a6000 camera, here’s a rundown of the best options along with tips for getting the most out of the battery.
How to Format a Memory Card in the Sony a6500
It’s not difficult to format a memory card in the Sony a6500, but the option is a bit buried. Here’s where to find it, as well as some other related tips.
A Massive Zoom in a Tiny Camera: The Sony HX99 Compact Superzoom
The Sony HX99 is a tiny camera with a massive zoom range. Here are some examples of what the zoom can do in real-world shooting.
Zoom Range of the Sony E 55-210mm ƒ/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Here are some quick practical examples of the zoom range of the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 lens, a cost-effective and versatile telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Sony a6500 High ISO Tests with Sample Images
Here’s a selection of photos that I’ve shot at high ISOs with the Sony a6500 to give a sensor of how useful its high ISO settings are in real-world shooting.
Sony E 16mm ƒ/2.8 Lens Sample Images
The Sony E 16mm ƒ/2.8 lens is fast and tiny, making it a very attractive option for travel photography. Here’s a collection of travel photos to give a sense of how it performs under real-world conditions.
Which Battery to Get for the Sony RX0
Battery life isn’t one of the Sony RX0’s strengths. Whether you’re looking for spares, a replacement battery, or external chargers, here’s a rundown of the options.
Sony RX0 Sample Images
The Sony RX0 is tiny and looks like an action camera that’s built for shooting video, but it’s a surprisingly capable stills camera as well. Here are some example photos I’ve taken with it to give a sense of its real-world performance.
Sony RX0 Camera Hands-on Test & Review
The Sony RX0 is tiny, rugged, and waterproof. But while it might look like Sony’s answer to GoPro, it packs a surprising amount of high-end features and power.
A Grip, Table-Top Tripod, and Shutter Release for the Sony RX0 Camera
The Sony RX0 is compatible with just about any grip that folds out to a table-top tripod. But Sony makes one that adds a built in shutter release.
Shooting Photos at High ISOs with the Sony RX0 Miniature Camera
The Sony RX0 is a tiny but surprisingly powerful camera. Here’s what I’ve found when shooting photos with it in the ISO 3200 to ISO 12800 range.
Sony a7III Sample Images
Here are some high-resolution sample photos I’ve taken with the Sony a7III mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens Sample Images
Here’s a collection of high-resolution sample photos I’ve taken with the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM E-mount lens designed for Sony full-frame cameras.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Sample Images
A collection of photos taken with the Sony FE 16-35mm ƒ/2.8 GM lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a7III High ISO Sample Images
The cameras in Sony’s Alpha range are well-known for their superb sensors. I’ve been shooting with the latest model, the Sony a7III, at high ISOs to find out how well it performs in real-world shooting in low-light conditions at high ISOs. Here are the results and some examples.
Silent Shooting with the Sony a7III
Some cameras say they have a silent shutter, but when you go to use it they turn out to just have a very quiet shutter. I’ve been pleasantly surprised that the one on the Sony a7III really is silent. Here’s how to set it up.
Sony Distagon T* 35mm ƒ/1.4 ZA Lens Sample Images
Here’s a selection of sample images I’ve taken with the Sony 35mm ƒ/1.4 ZA lens, one of Sony’s high-end E-mount prime lenses.
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Prime Lens Sample Images
The Sony 50mm ƒ/1.4 ZA lens is one of Sony’s high-end lenses. On full-frame sensors it offers a normal perspective and is especially good for low-light and selective focus shooting. Here are some sample photos I’ve taken with it.
How Useful are the Sony a7R III’s High ISO Settings in Real-World Shooting?
How useful are the Sony a7r iii’s high-ISO settings that go all the way up to ISO 102400? I shot some images to find out.
Sony a7R III Sample Images: ISO Range
The Sony a7r iii has a well-earned reputation for boasting an extraordinarily good sensor, and it has an ISO range from 50 up through 102400. I shot some real-world examples through the ISO range to see how the ISO settings compare side by side.
How to Set the Sony a7R III to Automatically Switch to Memory Card Slot 2 when Slot 1 is Full
By default, the Sony a7r iii doesn’t automatically switch to memory card slot 2 when the card in slot 1 is full. So if you’re getting an error message that there’s no space on the memory card and it’s not automatically switching to the card in slot 2, here’s how to change that.
How to Format a Memory Card in the Sony a6000
This is a straightforward guide on how to format memory cards in the Sony a6000 camera to free up space and to prepare the memory card just the way the camera wants it.
Sony a6000 Memory Card Recommendations
Here are some recommendations for which memory cards work best in the a6000. In some shooting modes, the Sony a6000 can be picky about what memory card you put into it.
Sony RX100 V Sample Images
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony RX100 V compact camera under different shooting conditions.
Sony RX1R II Sample Images
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony RXR1 II high-end compact camera under different shooting conditions.
Sony RX1R II Hands-on Test & Review
Sony’s new RX1R II marks the very high end of pocketable cameras. It has a 42-megapixel full-frame sensor, a fixed f/2 Zeiss lens, and boatloads of features. It also has a price to match.
