Finally the A77 with 16-50mm kit lens is in Stock at Sonystore USA (Click here). The A77 is probably the most discussed camera of the moment. Many like it a lot, some do not like it at all. I guess this happens because it’s a real game changer and changes need time to be accepted by most. I own the NEX-7 and I have to say I love the OLED viewfinder but I miss the fast phase detection AF (while recording video) from the A77. I will definitely save my money for the A99. But that camera will arrive in stores late 2012 only. So grab the A77 if you need it!
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@Andrea: Buy yourself an a580, that camera has Phase-detection AF too. 🙂
Phase detection while recording video of course 🙂
Any news forthcoming on the a99. Maybe a little nibble at the rumor mill could raise the spirits of those awaiting for the new FF and kindle a little a little excitement since the disappointing news of the delay.
The news I’ve read is that the a99 isn’t going to be released until after Sept 2012 so Sony has time to “evaluate the feedback on the a77”.
Honestly, I just think the Thailand flood delays pushes everything back. To cover the cost of developing the a77, they have to sell some number of units. Can’t imagine Sony taking a financial bath and releasing the a99 until they’ve done that. Therefore, my guess is the a99 will be out around the pre-xmas 2012 buying season, so Nov 2012-ish.
The problem your post points out is that pre-announcing tends to kill sells of current products.
Disclosure: I have NO inside knowledge regarding Sony. This is pure game theory based speculation.
why admin no use LA-EA2 to get PDAF in nex7? 😀
Does an NEX7 with LA-EA2 basically have the same ISO performance of an A77/A65?
Yes, it’s the exact same system found in the a65. The a77 PDAF could be considered a little “better” as it has a few more focus points and more of the same points are cross-type. Not a big deal though.
Mine says Ready for shipment. Estimated ship date 1/23/2012. I ordered the first day Sony Store USA put it up in December. So excited.
I think I’ll wait until it’s avaiable at a retailer that doesn’t charge sales tax. If I buy the A77 through the Sony store, shipping is free, but the tax is $111.99. Yikes!
I see that Sony has also listed the camera on eBay (where I’m assuming they wouldn’t charge a sales tax?)
“But that camera will arrive in stores late 2012 only”
🙁
I’d be very surprised if we see the A99 before 2013.
Good point for Sony ! 😉
Call me back when the a77 is available for $1,799.
I use the Sony Alpha A65 as a compromise. Gives you pretty much all the same important technology for a considerably lower price. I can live without top panel LCD screen, magnesium body 12 fps versus 10 fps, etc. OLED EVF is same, sensor is same, etc. I’d rather save my resources for when FF releases this year.
Me too, and I paid half the price.
You meant to say A65 is half the price of A77 or you meant you paid half the MSRP for your A65? I’d buy one too if I can have it for $500.
I love the idea of an a65, but the single control wheel is a total bummer. Since getting an a850, I can use it so much smoother than my a580 where you have to push and hold while scrolling the wheel to get the alternate function.
Lack of microfocus adjust is disappointing too. So I guess if j am going to upgrade my backup camera, I need an a77.
Or just wait for A99, and use the a850 as backup.
bit sluggish everything, good camera though. I think technology is good, but executed poorly.
No it isn’t “sluggish” I use it extensively and not once has this so called sluggishness cost me a shot.
Just received shipping email with tracking number from sony. My a77 is going to be on my doorstep Monday. Yay!!!! Waited long enough. Can’t wait!
I’m planning to order one soon now stocks are finally arriving in europe !
After ordering it in mid-December, my A77 (body-only) finally shipped last night from the Sony store. I’ve actually got a tracking number, now!
why still no stock at malaysia ???????????????????????
I just purchased the A77 a few days ago and I can’t believe how slow it is. It takes longer to process an HDR photo in 12mp mode than my much older A500 does. I would have thought it would have a faster processor and be quicker.
How slow exactly? The HDR feature is doing a lot of work.
Keep in mind that a faster processor would also equate to more battery consumption.
An alternative approach would be to use the auto bracketing and do the HDR after the fact on a PC.
Humm, here’s an interesting feature idea. Have the A77 post-process the HDR later, so you can get your shots off quickly. Maybe something like when the camera’s plugged in or something.
yeah how long exactly – we’d like to know …
I’ve just done it. 12mpix Fine takes 9.5sec from the message to come on to the message to finish.
Jesus, people can’t wait 10 SECONDS???
That would ruin the effect of the sunrise slideshow, the sunrise would be over in a few slides.
What is it with people? Are you in THAT much of a hurry when shooting HDR? It’s not as the what you are shooting is going anywhere fast…
+1
Plus, you need to tweak the HDR anyway in PP. Save yourself the 10 seconds – shoot in RAW, auto bracket your shots and PP for an infinitely better result.
The reason I need them done quickly is because I do a sunrise slideshow and I take the photos 5 secs. apart. I think I now realize the problem. The A500 only saved the HDR final photo, the A77 saves both the non-HDR photo and the HDR photo and I don’t see any way of changing that. I normally take around 100 photos every morning and I have been doing this for almost two years,a nd my A500 had done a great job for those two years. I guess I won’t be able to do the Ft. Lauderdale beach sunrise slideshow in HDR anymore and I certainly don’t need to do more post processing after since I need to get to work after editing and posting them on my Facebook page.
You shouldn’t be using in-camera HDR then.
I can still use in camera HDR, I just can’t use the A77 for the slideshow.
aha, got mine on Ebay used for $1925 including kit lens. (simply couldn’t wait) (also got $38 back in ebay buck)
they said they used for three weeks. and got an extra battery.
so far I really like it.
a pain selling $3300 worth of canon equipment though.
wish they make a EF to sony Alpha adapter that supports the len’s electrical components.