After Amazon (Click here) also BHphoto (Click here) is offering a 6% Back In Reward on the A99!
And there is also a nice page where you can see the up to $500 savings on Sony Camera+Lens combos at BHphoto (Click here).
And still running: Up to $200 savings on NEX cameras at Amazon (Click here).
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I am waiting to price go down at $ 2,000!
Admin – You may want to fix the subject since a $6 saving isn’t compelling on a $2800 camera 😉
$6 savings, WOW! That is huge, I will buy 10 of them.
If 6% equals $6, the price must be $100. Where can I buy it?
Enlarge the nex7n sensor from 25 megapixels to ff 56 megapixel.
Loose the mirror.
And thats the camera I want.
For Canadians, Broadway Camera is selling the a99 with 28-75mm for $2999. It’s still overpriced IMO but better than nothing.
http://www.bccamera.com/product.php?productid=4433&cat=&page=1
IMO $2999 is an awesome deal for an a99 with 28-75 f2.8. Because to buy that lens separately, it’s way overpriced…close to $900 USD. I think pairing it up with the a99 would help Sony Alpha enthusiasts feel a little better about spending that much on a FF camera. I wish they had that deal here in the U.S.
True. It is actually a good deal. I guess it’s in relation to their other SLT’s that I expect it to be closer to the 6D price. Also, the fact they changed the hotshoe isn’t motivating me to buy this camera for full price along with new Sony flashes. Would be nice if they offered a trade-in program for their flash guns.
Yup I will not be buying the A78 and using an adapter on that either.
It’s bad enough that they can’t be bothered to fix the flash overexposure problems on the A77 which will probably spill over to the A78!
@ Henrys too.
http://www.henrys.com/76495-SONY-ALPHA-A99-W-28-75-F2-8-LENS.aspx
Yeah the A99 should be no more than $300 with a CZ lens of the buyers choice.
It needs to be cheaper than the 6d and D600, people won’t buy an EVF model with a fixed mirror unless it’s priced to appeal.
That’s why the A99 is a sales flop…overpriced
Overpriced with a Sony badge, double whammy.
Sony need a proper full-frame kit lens to bundle with the A99
I’ll ask this again
Can anyone show us sales numbers and projected sales from Sony that say this camera is a flop.
Would love to see them.
It’s a flop because Sony haven’t committed to a higher end A-mount full frame.
It it was flying off the shelves there would be an announcement on a more advanced version. Instead, all we have is a rumour of the next FF being an E-mount.
It’s pretty obvious that it hasn’t been a success for Sony.
Nobody here has this data.
But what you can do is to look at the Amazon camera ranking in the “Camera & Photo” category:
#46: EOS 5D Mark 3
#80: EOS 6D
#135: D600
#1757: A99
Even fanboys must admit the A99 is an epic failure for Sony.
If I was the product manager I’d be fired…………………but at Sony, I likely would get a promotion.
Well, you could also look at it like this: Sony might have perfectly been aware that the camera won’t sell well. But for the sake of having a complete A-mount line-up including FF, they built the camera.
That’s not how Sony work. They would have been perfectly happy to continue without a FF SLT. They went for years without a replacement for the APS-C flagship A700.
So, why ‘should’ the A99 be cheaper than the d600 & 6D? Is it built to a lower spec than those 2 camera’s? Er, no
I don’t think the problem here is the price at all, the problem is marketing.
This camera wasn’t marketed properly. It wasn’t in the hands of enough ‘quality’ pro’s to deliver strong images to prove the great strengths of this camera.
People often buy a camera because they are inspired by someone who has taken an amazing series of photos with that camera.
I live in Sweden and I never see any Sony camera marketing… not on TV, magazines, newspapers… nothing! Nikon has a sh*tload, so of course people will know about their cameras and get them!
It should be cheaper to attract users to the Sony system. Not rocket science, is it.
Let me see, should I buy the MORE EXPENSIVE Sony A99 and its piss poor selection of lenses, or should I buy the Nikon D600 and have more lenses than I can shake a stick at. Hmmm…
No its not that obvious the a99 is less than one year old and because they don’t tell the world their plans NOW you say they are not committed. Can or can’t you answer my question. the rest is just more talk.
Facts man
Just the facts (Sargent Friday)
Here are the FACTS.
In SIX YEARS Sony has FAILED to take Canon and Nikon. They have FAILED to fully support their A-mount system and build a range of lenses to rival the big two.
What makes you think that an expensive full frame will make one tiny bit of a difference?
You are incredibly naive.
There is a guy in town locally trying to sell a brand new a99 for $2100.00 and cant so I don’t think this will help sales much when it should have been priced at $1995.00 when released and went down from there….
Please, I’m interested in getting a 2nd a99 at that price. If you can hook me up, it would be much appreciated.
Craigslist… Tampa bay area…. He Was even including a 75-300 Sony Lens… (Not for Full-Frame)
Thank you. Unfortunately, it’s a scam. The provided phone number is out of service.
Hmmm… I talked to the guy a few different times on the number listed..
I don’t know if Just because the number doesn’t work its a scam, but maybe since nobody wanted it he couldn’t pay his phone bill, lol…
Craigslist is a shady place in general if the deal is not local. At least you confirmed the number. I’ll try to contact him via email and see what happened. This was how much I paid for my A900 back in the day so I’m excited.
Even at a huge discount, it doesn’t fix the flash problems.
-It doesn’t fix F60M from ruining softbox and radio slave investment.
-It doesn’t fix wireless flash delay.
-It doesn’t fix less portable F20M kludge ripoff from F20AM.
-It doesn’t create 3rd party flash or radio slave support for new MIS.
-It doesn’t fix iISO adapters that fall off.
-It doesn’t fix XLR adapter and bracket kludge (which I’ve seen no videographers using)
-It doesn’t change the fact that XLR forces Sony microphone purchase.
-It doesn’t bring back Intelligent Preview for fine tuning Strobist work better than EVF or any other camera can.
-It doesn’t prevent users from having to file down their ISO standard radio slaves to work with the MIS.
-It doesn’t revive the dual processors of a900.
-It doesn’t provide any noticeable IQ improvement over the four year old a900, much less new competition.
-It doesn’t play nice with my other CF Cameras.
-It doesn’t improve battery life.
-It doesn’t magically cause a real SSS switch to appear for quick access.
-It doesn’t suddenly make lenses become weather sealed to match camera.
-It doesn’t change the bold face lies told about iISO to support new MIS.
-It doesn’t make mirror flip, or removable, as we’ve been crying for since SLT began.
-It doesn’t answer the call for 36+mp as was rumored/promised until a week before launch, expected for years.
-It doesn’t prevent Mama Sony from starving her own kids, but giving the warmest cookies to cousin Niko.
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It doesn’t answer any problems for Stills Photographers, for any brand.
It does however encourage togs to menu dive rather than develop rich foundations in photographic technique.
I own the A900 and A99 here are verifiable improvements:
– Better IQ (DR, Color, Sharpness, Contrast)
– Better ISO Performance (1.5 stops at least)
– Quieter shutter (AF confirm is optional)
– Auto ISO (EC can be used even in M mode)
– Faster AF
– Much better metering
– Lighter
– Improved ergo (especially that knob on the front)
– Better top LCD
– Dual SD cards using fastest class
– Card slots assignable (copy, still/video)
– Swivel screen
– Peaking for manual focus
– Video (all sorts of goodies)
– GPS
– Way better jpgs
– EVF makes for less chimping
This is a tremendous upgrade from the A900. While the A900 is solid the A99 produces better photos with less editing and more flexibility.
The A99’s feature set for still photographers allow for capturing photos faster without ever having to take a test photo. The auto ISO is superb allowing for any range to be set and the ability to adjust exposure compensation in manual mode. The swivel LCD allows me to take photos I couldn’t do with the A900. Add to that the whisper quiet shutter, optional AF confirmation, peaking, and GPS.
I find the 60am to be a very capable flash that plays well with the A99’s extremely accurate metering system. Compared to the 58am it has a faster recycle time and has more power.
In terms if storage the A99 can use the best performing SD cards available. With less movable parts SD cards are less prone to failure than CF cards. The A99 also let’s me put 2 cards in at a time and allow for continuous storage without stopping until both are full, use one card for stills and one for video, copy stills or video from one card to the other, and have Raw on one card with jpgs on the other.
I’m not going to mention video too much because I didn’t buy the A99 to shoot video. But it is something I couldn’t do on the A900 at all.
I’m glad I upgraded the A99 is one the nicest cameras I’ve ever owned. My backup A900 is for sale.
Haters are gonna hate. It’s pointless to reason with them. I just enjoy my A99 too much to bother answering these people.
Sorry friend. No hate here. Just facts. I’ve been using Alpha 9’s since the mid 1980’s. Biggest fan here. No doubt you’re enjoying the a99 because it’s a fabulous camera. I’ve stated as such on numerous occasions and forums. But I will not turn a blind eye to losing critical pro features and legacy investment of the most loyal evangelists.
You’ll enjoy your a99 right up until the point where you want to do off camera wireless HSS, a feature present for nearly 20 years has just been thrown back into the stone age.
Understand the predicament… Sony leaves user stuck between a rock and hard place. Can’t buy new, because everything requires adapters, no native cables, lacking performance, no third party support, doesn’t fit legacy softbox/slave investment without heavy reworking. Certainly you wouldn’t want your clients to see you fumbling with such a mess. They deserve better.
Yet can’t continue iISO investment without walking into an abandoned platform, and the sure loss that involves on many levels, from monetary to future compatibility.
The choice is literally between devolution or death. I was hoping for some intelligent evolution.
Certainly CaNikon users would be storming the gates had their brand left them so disembodied.
So in short you have problem with the new flash system. If your previous list is limited to that, I would agree. I’m a landscape photographer so off-camera flash is not that important but I heard that the Phottix Odin works pretty well with the A99. Otherwise, I guess you A) stick with the A900 until Sony works out the kinks B)switch to Canikon. The only problem I have with Sony is that they’re churning out more bodies than they should while neglecting the firmware development. They should learn from Fuji in this aspect (not the releasing half-baked product without a good RAW support).
Just using DXO notice how the A99 is better at everything compared to the A900.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/(appareil1)/831%7C0/(brand)/Sony/(appareil2)/371%7C0/(brand2)/Sony
Now compare the 5d2 to the 5d3. IQ wise they got very little.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/(appareil1)/795%7C0/(brand)/Canon/(appareil2)/483%7C0/(brand2)/Canon
How about some love for us EU customers? $3,800 for BODY ONLY is a bit steep don’t ya think? Nearly $800 more than the D800 and 5DIII in this market.
After soaking up an almost $4,000 hit, I can look forward to this:
Zeiss 16-35/2.8 = $2,400
Zeiss 24-70/2.8 = $2,500
Zeiss 85/1.4 = $1,900
Zeiss 135/1.8 = $2,200
Sony 70-200G/2.8 = $2,750
Sony 70-400g/4-5.6 = $2,800
HVL-F60M flash = $750 (only native option and all others (including accessories) rendered useless by new shoe)
Ever wonder why your market share is so low in Europe?!? (prices updated as I typed this with our lowest price shop in Prague).
Some people in North America have no idea how good they’ve got it, even with sales tax added.
Yes $3800 for a mid-level FF body is ludicrous. In the US the A99 and D800 are the same price of $2799. With the D800E going for a few hundred more and the 5d3 selling for $3500.
Sony must not care about sales to Europeans.