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Posted on June 4, 2022June 7, 2022

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art Review: Icelandic Landscapes

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art Lens Review: Icelandic Landscapes

The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art lens changed the way I do landscape photography.

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Posted on June 10, 2021January 8, 2022

Shooting for the Moon with the Sony a1

Shooting for the Moon with the Sony a1

The Sony a1 is Sony’s new premium flagship camera. It’s the best of Sony’s lineup, but is it the best camera for you? Here are my thoughts on the Sony’s most expensive Alpha camera.

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Posted on November 30, 2019November 30, 2019

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Astrophotography Review

In this review, guest contributor and fellow astrophotographer Jordan Watke shares some beautiful images and takes an in-depth look at Sony’s high quality wide-angle zoom for full-frame E-mount Sony mirrorless cameras.

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Posted on November 21, 2018May 26, 2019

Sony a7III Astrophotography Review

Sony a7III Astrophotography Review

Sony’s new a7III is arguably their most well-rounded camera so far. With a surprisingly high-end set of specifications for the price, it promises to be one of the best values in the full-frame mirrorless market. In this review, we test the a7III astrophotography performance at various dark sky locations around the world.

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Posted on January 10, 2018November 12, 2018

How to Fix Sony Star Eater on the a7SII and a7RII (Continuous Shutter Mode Workaround)

Alas, a partial fix to the dreaded “star eater” issue has been found for the a7SII and a7RII! The quick version: enable continuous shutter drive mode. Read more to learn about the “star eater” issue and the limitations of this partial fix.

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Posted on May 3, 2017October 7, 2020

Star Eater: Documentation of an Issue with the Sony Cameras for Astrophotography (and How to Fix It)

The Star Eater Issue: Sony Cameras for Astrophotography. An Open Letter to Sony

This article includes documentation of the so-called “Star Eater” issue with certain Sony cameras and long exposures of the night sky.  Continue reading “Star Eater: Documentation of an Issue with the Sony Cameras for Astrophotography (and How to Fix It)”

Posted on May 7, 2016November 12, 2018

Sony Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8 Sonnar T* Astrophotography Review

Sony Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8 Sonnar T* Astrophotography Review

In this review we take a look at Sony’s Zeiss-branded full-frame 55mm f/1.8. It’s one of the more expensive 50mm-ish primes available for any camera system and is highly regarded for its sharpness. Let’s see how it handles astrophotography.

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