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The Sony A7 V, an affordable full-frame mirrorless camera, performs impressively in wildlife photography, including challenging conditions like snowstorms, thanks to its fast burst rate, subject detection autofocus, and weather sealing, though it faces some competition and has limitations in low-light sensitivity.
Lux, creators of the Halide camera app, reviewed the iPhone 17 Pro, praising its new 4x and 8x telephoto zoom capabilities, significant upgrades to the 2x zoom, and improvements in image processing, highlighting the phone's advanced hardware stabilization and software enhancements for professional-quality photography.
Photographer Tyler Stalman reviews the camera improvements on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, highlighting significant upgrades in selfie camera features, ProRAW handling with JPEG-XL format, and overall image quality, suggesting these models are worth upgrading to for enhanced photography capabilities.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II, priced at $4,299, has been launched alongside the flagship EOS R1. Despite the R1's hype, the R5 II may appeal to a broader range of photographers due to its compact, rugged design, 45-megapixel sensor, and advanced autofocus system. While it faces stiff competition from the Nikon Z8, the R5 II offers significant improvements over its predecessor, including faster readout speeds, enhanced video capabilities, and better ergonomics. However, its higher price and some limitations compared to the Z8 may affect its market appeal.
Gordon Laing of Camera Labs revisits the 2002 Sony Cyber-shot F717, the successor to the F707, highlighting its unique design, improved features, and the ability to shoot in darkness using infrared technology. Despite encountering issues with some units, Laing praises the camera's refinements, including enhanced white balance and color accuracy, as well as its impressive 5x optical zoom and bright aperture. The F717's infrared capabilities allow for shooting in complete darkness and the potential to function as an infrared camera with the addition of a neutral density filter. Laing emphasizes the camera's enduring appeal and shares additional details in his written review and YouTube channel.