Sony A9 overheating stress test (Spoiler: It does not overheat)

Imaging Resource made the ultimate A9 stress test and the conclusion is:

It is extremely challenging to overheat the A9. I say that as even though I was actually trying to make the camera overheat, I could not.

From what I read having slow cards is of course going to cause your camera to overheat a bit because the processor needs more time to clear the buffer. So please do use fast cards :)

Sony A9 overheating mystery: Indicator goes one too early?

 

In those days the A9 is getting a lot of attention not because of the cameras features but because of some strange overheating behavior.  It looks like the overheating warning gets triggered way too early while the camera really rarely shuts down. Sony is rumored to work on a fix for this.

Still, I am surprised Sony did not check this before they shipped out the camera. After all the overheating issues they had on previous camera models they really should have triple checked this!

Sigma Quattro H Review at Dpreview: Made for the ultimate detail

Dpreview posted the Sigma Quattro H review. The praise the ultimate detail you get at Low ISO but still..this is a “complex” camera to live with:

Overall, then, the SD Quattro H is Sigma’s best ever camera. This makes it easy to wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone already invested in the SA system and, perhaps for the first time, to suggest it’s worth a look for a broader audience than that. If you bear all the drawbacks in mind, it’s worth considering whether it’ll suit your type of photography.

Canon EOS M6 tested at Dpreview and DxOmark

The Canon EOS-M6 got tested by DPreview and DxOmark.

Dpreview conclusion is:

Admittedly, if you’re not already bought into the Canon system, it is hard to ignore direct competitors that often pack in more features for similar money or similar feature for less; the EOS M6 ends up being a ‘premium’ option for those that really want it. Many of those rivals also have better-established lens ranges, if you don’t already have Canon lenses to adapt. But, in the end, if you do really want the EOS M6 you’ll be very happy with it: it’s a great camera in many respects. Even so, the lack of higher-end features combines with that premium price to keep the EOS M6 from earning our highest honors.

DxOmark conclusion is:

For enthusiasts wedded to the Canon system and looking for a small mirrorless camera to use with existing EF-M, EF-S, or EF-mount lenses, the EOS M6, alongside the EOS M5, offers the best features and image quality for a Canon hybrid to date. The compact size is perfect for slipping it into a small day bag for trips out, especially when coupled with the pancake-style 22mm EF-M prime lens. If you’re planning to shoot a lot outdoors in bright light, where glare can be a problem, the omission of a built-in EVF is problematic; this makes the M5 a better choice, but it’s bigger and bulkier. For those not committed to a particular brand, any of the Sony a6xxx-series mirrorless cameras offer the same compact styling as the EOS M6, but with the benefit of a built-in EVF, together with marginally better image quality, in roughly the same price bracket.

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