The Olympic battle: Sony A9III vs Canon R1 vs Nikon Z1

Tony&Chelsea:

The OLYMPICS are comong in the summer of 2024 and that means we’re going to get new camera gear. The Canon R1 might make an appearance in time to show off on the sidelines. Sony is due to put out two new cameras, which one will they decide to show off at the big event? Can Nikon put out a new update or camera in time for the games? Tony and Chelsea make their predictions and wishes based on rumors and their camera desires!

New firmware update for Sigma and Tamron E-mount lenses

We got firmware updates for three E-mount lenses:

  • Sigma 18-50mm E-mount lens (download here):
    -> Improved operational stability.
  • Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (download here):
    -> Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
    -> Compatible with the camera’s “AF assist when shooting video” function
  • Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (download here):
    -> Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
    -> Compatible with the camera’s “AF assist when shooting video” function

First unconfirmed Sony A9III specs: Same A1 body, 33MP and 40fps

Around November 7 Sony will have a major product announcement event. It’s near certain we are going to get the final 300mm f/2.8 GM lens specs and pricing info. I am still not 100% certain about the A9III but I think the chances are very good the camera will be announced on that very same event. Also the A1 firmware update could be launched on that day.

All I know form trusted sources is that the A9III uses a new stacked sensor to make it the world’s fastest FF camera. The more detailed specs I am receiving are not from my long time trusted sources so while I am going to share some of them today keep in mind I am yet not 100% sure about this:

  • Nearly same A1 body
  • 33-36MP sensor
  • no 8K
  • 40fps 12 bit RAW
  • 30fps 14 bit RAW

New A7cII/A7cR firmware update released

You can download it here: sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7cm2/software/00301105

A7cII: Benefits and Improvements

  • Fixes an issue where the High ISO NR feature can not be set
  • Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, etc.) may not be recorded
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

A7cR: Benefits and Improvements

  • Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, etc.) may not be recorded
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera