Hi Andrea, could we get some lens polls? Perhaps one for NEX and one for a-mount.
I’d love to see some additional pancake primes and some compact zooms.
Thanks.
If there is anyone from Sony reading this comment, please prepare statement for all of us waiting for new products like A7xx, SSM 24/2 new FF and explain when, with what features and for what price we will see it coming. I am not going to wait another summer without video DSLR, good FF (A850 isn’t good in my opinion) and cheap 85mm lens.
I am so tired waiting for any announcement from Sony that makes sense. Even NEX3/5 shows Sony doesn’t have idea what good video is – I think they will make 30fps only in upcoming cameras with alpha mount.
Sony is ridiculous especially if you think about SSM 24/2 or 500mm that were announced months ago.
I have A900 and need compact NEX-7 with tiltable OLED screen, fast AF with SSM A-mount lenses, 1080p@60, 720p@120fps and 60p Video… and 70mm f2.8 pancake lens
The only reason I would want a FF camera is to take full advantage of my Minolta lenses. My a550 is serving me very well for now however. I would sooner be temped to upgrade to an APS-C size camera that had video and GPS than a Full Frame camera.
The latest developments in the rest of the alpha lineup include HDR and twilight functions as well as higher iso. The HDR and twilight give awesome results in high contrast and low light images – and I think the three, along with a few more megapixels (look out medium format cameras, your time is coming to an end) will be the major features incorporated into a new flagship model. It’s very possible video won’t be added at the highest levels of alpha cameras, but that full frame and APS C camcorders are in the future (as gleaned from other posts).
Thanks, Andrea, for adding the Direct Live View as something to vote on. I only voted on two iteams so far (“Better ISO” and “24 MP or less for better ISO results”) and unfortunately cannot cast my third and final vote, so could you please add one to the “Direct Live View” option? Thanks! 🙂
@Mr Crinks At 2018 Photokina Sony will show new Tilt/Shift lenses prototypes that will hit market five years after. Stay tuned and do not lose believe in Sony Development. Three years after selling first Tilt/Shift lens they will ship first SSM 24/2. Five years later they will show us cheap portrait lens with built in noisy SAM AF. So keep yourself in good health and around 2035 you will Sony shining. If you are young enough you might even be alive when A7xx specs will be announced! I am sure your kids will be able to buy it till end of XXI century!
I want FF camera with price lower that 1000 ( at least less than 1500)
US dollars or euro, it does not matter. I really don;t understand why this choice had not added to poll.
I suggest that the growing focus on full frame DSLT A-Mount will continue and become very popular for the average non-professional photo gang. The main drawback is cost and not just extra new technical wizardry when many of us look for new cameras. The hesitation behind owning one of the new marvels, such as the A99, with all the bells and whistles afloat today is the cost. Basically, people cannot afford the new marvels such as A77’s and A99’s, it just cost to much to lose such large amounts of family essential monies. However, I recommend that Sony ought to follow-up. The A65 offers most of of the basic essential upgrades offered by the A77; it is reviewed almost by all the pros as a great camera for the money. So let’s see Sony offer an A96 full frame marvel that offers the essential basics of the A99. My A65 us a great camera that never ceases to help shoot good pictures and gives me great pleasure and wonderful photos, not to mention awesome videos. So, lets encourage Sony to piggy back all their new expensive models with a junior partners toting the essentials that do a great job without sending us to the poor house! My bet is that Sony will see a healthy increase in sales.
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Hi Andrea, could we get some lens polls? Perhaps one for NEX and one for a-mount.
I’d love to see some additional pancake primes and some compact zooms.
Thanks.
Hi Me! that’s a good idea. I could make one tomorrow or aftertomorrow…
Is it too late to add “Direct Live View” to the poll? 🙂
I added it when 103 people voted. We can make the correct calculation at the end of the poll!
Can we add a “I’d prefer a new A7xx instead” option 😀
Is it your Poll or inspired by Sony?
If there is anyone from Sony reading this comment, please prepare statement for all of us waiting for new products like A7xx, SSM 24/2 new FF and explain when, with what features and for what price we will see it coming. I am not going to wait another summer without video DSLR, good FF (A850 isn’t good in my opinion) and cheap 85mm lens.
I am so tired waiting for any announcement from Sony that makes sense. Even NEX3/5 shows Sony doesn’t have idea what good video is – I think they will make 30fps only in upcoming cameras with alpha mount.
Sony is ridiculous especially if you think about SSM 24/2 or 500mm that were announced months ago.
No it is not inspired by Sony 🙂
I believe Sony knows us very well!
I have A900 and need compact NEX-7 with tiltable OLED screen, fast AF with SSM A-mount lenses, 1080p@60, 720p@120fps and 60p Video… and 70mm f2.8 pancake lens
The only reason I would want a FF camera is to take full advantage of my Minolta lenses. My a550 is serving me very well for now however. I would sooner be temped to upgrade to an APS-C size camera that had video and GPS than a Full Frame camera.
The latest developments in the rest of the alpha lineup include HDR and twilight functions as well as higher iso. The HDR and twilight give awesome results in high contrast and low light images – and I think the three, along with a few more megapixels (look out medium format cameras, your time is coming to an end) will be the major features incorporated into a new flagship model. It’s very possible video won’t be added at the highest levels of alpha cameras, but that full frame and APS C camcorders are in the future (as gleaned from other posts).
Thanks, Andrea, for adding the Direct Live View as something to vote on. I only voted on two iteams so far (“Better ISO” and “24 MP or less for better ISO results”) and unfortunately cannot cast my third and final vote, so could you please add one to the “Direct Live View” option? Thanks! 🙂
Hi Mike! I added your vote 😉
I want it to be inexpensive!
What about the expected new firmware for a850/900? This is all I really want. Just improve noise in high ISO.
how about more then 9 Af point? how about 17af point? with 16 af assist points? LOL
Oh yes, a lens poll.. include a ’tilt/shift’ option please 🙂
@Mr Crinks At 2018 Photokina Sony will show new Tilt/Shift lenses prototypes that will hit market five years after. Stay tuned and do not lose believe in Sony Development. Three years after selling first Tilt/Shift lens they will ship first SSM 24/2. Five years later they will show us cheap portrait lens with built in noisy SAM AF. So keep yourself in good health and around 2035 you will Sony shining. If you are young enough you might even be alive when A7xx specs will be announced! I am sure your kids will be able to buy it till end of XXI century!
These two options are basically the same thing… you’re splitting the vote
Because I hope the new sensor+new imaging processor will give me better High-ISO results
I want a 24(or less) megapixel camera with awesome High-ISO image quality
Also agree that we need a lens poll… you should ask for input before starting the poll, as everyone’s going to say “you forgot a ____ lens”
Now if we are talking lenses, I want something to replace my Sigma 10-20mm. Maybe a 8-16mm like the newly released Sigma, but much cheaper.
I hope sony sees the result and know why they should also continue to build FF cameras…!!!
I want FF camera with price lower that 1000 ( at least less than 1500)
US dollars or euro, it does not matter. I really don;t understand why this choice had not added to poll.
No FW for A900 – what a shame !!!
Is it because of agreement between Nikon and Sony to not implement 14 bit readout from A900 sensor?
It’s apparent that high ISO and AF performance are two most important. Hope Sony don’t miss the message 🙂
I suggest that the growing focus on full frame DSLT A-Mount will continue and become very popular for the average non-professional photo gang. The main drawback is cost and not just extra new technical wizardry when many of us look for new cameras. The hesitation behind owning one of the new marvels, such as the A99, with all the bells and whistles afloat today is the cost. Basically, people cannot afford the new marvels such as A77’s and A99’s, it just cost to much to lose such large amounts of family essential monies. However, I recommend that Sony ought to follow-up. The A65 offers most of of the basic essential upgrades offered by the A77; it is reviewed almost by all the pros as a great camera for the money. So let’s see Sony offer an A96 full frame marvel that offers the essential basics of the A99. My A65 us a great camera that never ceases to help shoot good pictures and gives me great pleasure and wonderful photos, not to mention awesome videos. So, lets encourage Sony to piggy back all their new expensive models with a junior partners toting the essentials that do a great job without sending us to the poor house! My bet is that Sony will see a healthy increase in sales.