Short roundup of rumors about the things to come from Sony:
A77II
To be announced around May 1-2. Is an evolution (not revolution) of the current A77. New 24MP sensor, terrific AF speed and improved EVF (article here).
Sony 20mm:
Some stores reported it “on clearance”. Could be that Sony will announce an updated version soon (article here).
RX200:
RX200 will become superfast at the tele end with a new 28-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens (article here).
Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 Full Frame E-mount:
Costs $799 and will ship in mid May. Full specs can be read here.
FE lenses:
14 FE lenses within 2014. Including the new manual Zeiss lenses. I am still not sure if the first new lenses will be announced in May 1-2 along the A77II announcement (article here).
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1st blood!
waiting for A99 MK2 :p
put in: 36 mpx (A7R), WLAN, new BIONX and more RAM – ready to sell!
A77 II maybe with eletronic shutter…
4k video internal should be possible aswell
If they dont make the A77 mk II much better than it is. Then its a waste of money to uppgrade. I love my A 77. But i need something better if i want to upgrade this. Then its tim for a good wait on a 99 mk II if i wanna buy myself a new alpha mount camera
I dont want a77II unless its higher res than a77
Will wait for ff 54mp stacked sensor in 2015…unless the competition comes up with something better sooner.
“unless the competition comes up with something better sooner”
We can only hope!
i dont want a a77 if it have highter resolution then 24 mpx.
You have no intention of actually buying one anyhow.
i have to agree with him there. If they come to market with a 32 MPix sensor and not much noise improvement. I’ll stick with my A65 for another year or two, until a worthwhile offering comes about.
54 mp for APS-C?! for what…
24 and really fast AF, lower noise at high iso, high burst rate with enough buffer.
maybe 120 FPS or more for filming (@ 1920p) and WLAN.
>36mpx is FF or MF
It says ff not c
And the new sensors will be stacked and capable of much higher resolution..that some of us need because we do more than just look at pictures on tvs.
You mean “one of you” and “thinks he needs.”
Youre the ONLY person who’s ever wanted 54 MP FF sensor.
I don’t do birding, like Barry does, but in general, anyone who is into this type of photography, needs either high focal length or very/extremely high resolution on the smallest sensor possible.
I’d say to Barry – Move to mFT, the resulting crop of 16 mPix mFT sensor would be the same as a crop from a 30mpix APSc sensor.
Seems like Sony is only interested in FE lenses nowadays. Long time since I heard some news on the APS-C E-mount lens front. Thought with the release of the a6000 one or two lenses would come along as well, but no such luck.
Seems people are now even trolling without reading the rumor. Rumor says new 20mm crop lens on the way doesn’t it?
Yeah sure, yay, a replacement of an existing lens. I read that. No, I mean really new stuff like primes at the tele end or a fast(er) mid range zoom.
Go look at Canon’s and Nikon’s lens line-up. They are made up of a mixture of FF and APS-C lenses.
Is there a FF A-mount coming this year?
None that anyone knows about, It will come eventually next year so we have to deal with what we have for now. Sony is not out of line here, these time frames are the same for the CaNikons as well. Don’t get too discouraged by the wining you hear from time to time about it 😉
Since they lost any bigger interest in Amount, don’t think so. 2-3yrs ago i would be the last man to say a mount is dead, but right now……..
but right know… Troll Becomes Him.
I’m just confused, as a A- user. They are making huge loads of E-mount, in the same time, A-mount is threat as a poor fella.
E-Mount is a toy for Sony. Just like any toy, they are refreshing it at an alarming rate, with no real improvements.
No other manufacturer replaces their mid and high end stuff this fast.
A99 Isn’t even 2 years old. High end offerings by Canon and Nikon last a 4 year cycle.
A77 is a bit over 2 years old. Just like Mid-End offerings by Canikon, it is up to be refreshed right about now.
A58 is a low end offering, that was introduced in 2013, so it would have been up for a refresh this year, if Sony didn’t specify, that their focus for A-Mount would be towards professionals.
SO NO, A-MOUNT IS NOT DYING!
Stop this stupidity!
It’s the year of the A-Mount, man! So no.
What’s “A-mount?”
Oh, that system that SONY HASNT TOUCHED with a 10 foot poll in over a year now?
Yeah, that one.
The short answer is “NO”. The long answer will make you cry.
Ahh yes the A77II,
Hoping it has an improved 24mp sensor, this way it stands a chance to be less
noisy, if they go for 36mp, sorry WAY TOO MUCH NOISE in all but bright sun
shine. I Could care less about the EVF the current one works just fine. Hot
shoe of course should be new. Faster AF and lower noise may be a result of a the new mirror tech, I hope its both that and
a newer sensor. Could use better software , I had trouble with the stored
memory settings that I found to be flaky at best. This is a great upgrade for someone who does not already own the A77 (*** still VERY Good Job Sony!, and thanks for supporting A_MOUNT***) . I probably won’t upgrade
my current 77 , obvious this upgrade is not targeting current 77 owners and
that’s fine. I wait for the 99II as well my fellow Sony FanBoys.
I’m not so sure – I’d definitely upgrade for lower noise and faster AF, everything else being equal (if only for night time street photography / those times when I have to shoot football at night).
@disqus_eQgtJMuo1H:disqus
Thank you guys for discussing about a77 noise performance .. I thought that I was the only one struggling here.. when I talked about it a lot of people in here started calling me names 😀
I’m suffering from high ISO noise on my A65 as well. Same sensor as A77.
Don’t know if I’ll upgrade though. Would have to find out if Minox USA would swap the hot shoe of my Nissin DI866 mkII flash.
But I would definitely be interested, if reports come in of better noise performance.
I heard about Nikon’s D7100 low light performance is great , I’m hoping for the same performance or better.. I don’t think that Sony waited to see the Nikon’s DSLR to release a lower performance.
Maybe it’s only a hope but it’s for free 🙂
You can use the adapter instead of switching mounts
Yeah, but that will make the flash sit even higher. I’d rather spend $50 and switch mounts. Or even better, sell it and buy myself HVL-F43M.
will wait until next FF A-Mount body. For now I have been purchasing lenses for my a850 since I think lenses are more important than camera bodies… But will follow closely what Sony offers with the a77II since I need a little bit more reach with my 70-400 G2.
Just get a teleconverter. Way cheaper than a new body.
The Kenko TelePlus MC4 teleconverters are really really good. And cheap!
M O I R E now solved = ZERRO = NO = no moire?
ARTEFACTS =….?
EXTREM ROLLING SHUTTER=…?
CODEC-ARTEFACTS= becuase of the weakest codec?
yes/ no?
maybe
When will we know the real spec’s ?? the day before announcement !!!! this is no longer a rumor site, nothing new again with this post. disappointing again.
No kidding! Seriously, how can they call themselves “Sony Alpha RUMORS” when 95% of the posts are re-posts or not rumors at all!
This was a very popular post and gives us a solid place to discuss the A77II instead of scrolling back to the last post or posting our thoughts on it in an unrelated rumor. Here, let me make up a rumor so you wont be disappointed. The A77II will come with a free battery grip or flash (your choice) for the first 3 days it becomes available for purchase only, so you have to act fast.
Evolution: A77 II
Revolution: Discontinuation of A mount
Do you even own a camera?
Nope, he doesn’t. He just enjoys trolling with the same line, over and over again. In every article.
If Sony knew that you are buying their cameras I’m sure they will focus on TVs and discontinue everything about cameras
revolution = “hadn’t-a-nutt sack” going away
Going on Sony history it may be that the A77II is a merged A65/77 plastic chassis to keep costs down along with a lower resolution EVF, plastic lens mount and less flexible LCD.
Sony tends to give with one hand and take away with the other. You get a new sensor etc., but lose important features.
do you guys just cry 24/7
Do you just troll 24/7?
No way I’m sacrificing EVF quality/LCD flexibility or features like AF micro adjustment (if Sony’s listening). Not that I see them compromising on the a77ii design, to be honest (the a58, on the other hand, makes sense).
Does anything Sony do make sense? 😉
You got me there…
I apologize if this is wrong place to ask this question. If
better place to check, please let me know. I hear a lot about life expectancy
of shutter – 150K – 200K clicks, etc. My question has anyone checked on life expectancy
of EVF. I really like the EVF but I am asking because when I first got my A77 I
would make my exposure adjustments and the image in the viewfinder was pretty
much dead on. Now when the image looks correct in the viewfinder, the actual
pictures are over-exposed. Anyone else having this issue? I have tried
different viewfinder settings. I can turn live view off but that kind of
defeats the advantage of having an EVF.
Have you tried a full reset? I know it’s stupid, but check you haven’t dialled in exposure compensation by mistake (I managed to do that yesterday)
I have done resets and checked to make sure exposure comp was not set. I mostly shoot in manual. I hope the EVF does not lose brightness over time.
A quick way to check whether EVF is at fault or a firmware issue would be to snap a photo using EVF, and then preview it in EVF. If the photo is the same, but overexposed on LCD, then your EVF is at fault. If the resulting photo is overexposed in EVF and LCD, then its an issue with the camera metering system.
Maybe your shutter is faulty and doesn’t close fast enough at times? Like dust got into a shutter solenoid, and doesn’t let it close as designed? Just a thought…
Good suggestion. I’ll give it a try to see if I can pinpoint the problem.
Thanks
use the histogram in the EVF and also the scale for exposure when doing it all manually and don’t rely completely on your eyes
I do use histogram most of the time. But having the EVF and being able to quickly see results was good. But now I can not rely on what I am seeing to be accurate. That is why I am concerned as to longevity of the EVF vs. OVF
This happens to me occasionally as well. Especially on sunny days. It’s like the camera is not properly exposing when shutter is pressed half way and remeters again when shutter is completely pressed but it is overexposed by about a stop. Happens mostly when the background is considerably brighter than the subject.
You are right. It seems to happen on bright sunny days and is about a stop over exposed. I shoot a lot of daytime outside sports and that is where I am having most of my troubles. Thanks to all for your replies!
This is a healthy development for A-mount and should remind us all that Sony hasn’t forgotten about it. There are a lot of impatient people on this forum. I’m impatient too, as an A-mount user, as Sony’s resources seem disproportionately allocated to E-mount. But this is a good sign.
Sony was the same way when they assumed responsibility for the A-Mount. They actually launched more lenses in a shorter period of time than Minolta ever did.
When Sony felt they’d covered all their bases the number and frequency of new lens anouncements dropped dramatically.
The E-Mount (APS-C) is only now experiencing this drop in new lenses.
Hello,
I thought you all should know something I just heard from a Sony corporate rep from Tokyo that A-mount last camera will be the A77II. This is for certain, he showed me a memo from the division president that it has been finalized. I do not have a copy of the memo.
I am done with Sony.
I am selling my cameras:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-A77-24-3-MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Black-Body-Only-With-Third-party-grip/171306400657?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003150253%26meid%3D6364318489537447999%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D20131003150253%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D221421379579
Mike Laughlin
Ur camera looks little beat up and nasty full of hair and whatnot. Cant imagine how nasty the sensor is.
Seriously? Whos camera is immaculate? I USE my camera, not admire it in a closet. that said it is clean and so is the sensor.
I’ll buy it for $10 including shipping
No problem but there will be a 600 dollar processing fee is this ok?
” I really don’t use it and have since bought a mirrorless Fuji camera that I would like to invest more in”
invest in Fuji mirrorless ? man the price of your a77 won’t get you an external flash for fuji.. so you are going mirrorless and whine here because sony is focusing on E-mount ?
I’m confused
Who said anything about Fuji? I dont use Fuji I never have.
Check your ebay link Mike .. I assume that you wrote the description
Wow LOL thanks. I FUBAR’d that. I was talking about a Fuji camera in a forum when I was listing that and I must have Copy/pasted the wrong name somehow I”ll have to fix this! I use Olympus now.
So here is the way I see it. Its been 2 hours and that Fuji statement on E-Bay is still there. I’ve sold countless things on Ebay and if I saw or was pointed to an error, I was quick to fix it. I also proof read everything I post for sale multiple times, and you couldn’t proof read 2 lines?
I’d say that you just made stuff up and found an A77 on Ebay, and linked it here. You have also not responded to the other person, asking about lenses. So its clear that you don’t have any other “Stuff” to sell. When I was selling my A55, all my things were listed and linked to each other.
Another thought would be that you bought or got a hold of A77 somehow, don’t use it or changed your mind, never got any extras for it and are just now selling it.
I don’t see it any other way. We already have Barry, who believes that he spoke to the Sony executive rep. Think about it…
You expect us to believe that you ACTUALLY spoke to a Sony corporate representative, and HE showed you an internal memo stating that A-mount is dying soon?
Either you’re a fool or there’s a corporate rep who’s soon not going to have a job.
Yes I do because it is the truth. It is not my place to say if the rep was supposed to say anything but he certainly did and it was official. If you dont want to believe it that is ok too. I’m just trying to warn people who do care.
You know, somenone was talking about this over at another forum this morning too. Maybe a Rep is going rogue and sharing information with people?? I’m trying to find the link. ..
He’s obviously a shill or a troll.
Yeah. I’m a shill. I work for Canon.
Duh!
More like Polaroid
Duh!
A new day, a new delusional crackpot. Business as usual.
You’re full of crap.
No proof – Just another Liar
That’s funny. The A-Mount has transitioned from the consumer electronics division to the professional division. Its new models will be have a professional orientation.
Sony is rolling out, “Sony Pro” for its DSLR (SLT) cameras in multiple countries this year, specifically for the A-Mount.
Sony only recently launched the 70400G2, 70200G2, and 50F14Z for its already established A-Mount library, and more will be updated this year to include SSM II, and weather sealing.
So sell your crappy camera, and leave. Shill somewhere’s else
Got any A-mount lenses to sell? I’m taking advantage of people’s weak minds and paranoia and buying everything I can on the cheap!
I checked the link, and Its only a POS camera with no lenses.
Yeah. Darn it.
it’s really strange how people in here keep whining about Sony discontinuing A-mount.. silly rumor for the naive
So far, there has been zero evidence that they aren’t.
Agree. ViRuS, how can you say this?! Absolutely EVERYTHING points to the fact that they are abandoning A-mount, and NOTHING points even remotely to the fact that they arent abandoning it.
Facts FOR
Sony hasnt released any firmware updates (even lens updates) for A-mount in over a year
Sony hasnt invested in any new lens development in several years
Sony’s “new” lens releases are remakes of old lenses and are priced INSANELY high
Sony refuses to officially comment on the future of A-mount
Sony is POURING money into E-mount and tons of E-mount lenses
Sony A-mount lens hoods and accessories are not made separately anymore (cannot purchase spares)
Sony’s rumored new releases are pushed back and back and some never materialize, whereas E-mount rumors always do
Sony appears to be leaking news that they’re abandoning A-mount every once in a while like FWest393’s comment below.
Facts AGAINST
None
Use your brain! A-mount is over! And we’re all left with a dead system in our hands! Pissed….!
true!
Paranoia strikes deep.
That firmwarething is funny, because they never released them
periodically. Only when there was a real need for ist (or new lenses for/with af-d support).
Sony almost always released old rebadged Minolta lenses and some new APS-C lenses (except those Sony CZ and a few others)
Rumored Releases are what they are – rumors! Even the a900 took years to be released and the rumors on this site is not officially by Sony, so what?
Let me take your points one by one :
– Sony hasnt released any firmware updates (even lens updates) for A-mount in over a year
We all know that Sony doesn’t provide good firmware updates, a77 was released on 2011 and got 2 updates only or maybe 3 I don’t remember but that means mostly 1 update per year for each camera, last update was for the a99 on August 2013 so this is not a proof.
– Sony hasnt invested in any new lens development in several years
True , but that depends on Sony’s camera lineup (a99, a77, a58 ,a35) they removed the a35 now, and when they started DSLR production ? 2006 .. Thats 8 years only compared to competitors history , 8 years is nothing ,Sony is just making the first step.
Last 2 years Sony updated 70-200G2 , 70-400G2 , 300 2.8 G2 , and released new zeiss 50 1.4 and 85 1.4 .. So this point is not true.
– Sony’s “new” lens releases are remakes of old lenses and are priced INSANELY high
You are pointing to the Zeiss 50mm and 85mm 1.4 , these two are Zeiss super high quality lenses mainly for pro portrait photographers.
You can compare them to other brands in DXO to see the performance.
– Sony refuses to officially comment on the future of A-mount
Sony doesn’t have to show their future plans and policies , it’s up to them you can’t force them to answer.
Try to ask Canon when they will release their next APS-C DSLR and what is the future policy of their lenses ,silly reason.
– Sony is POURING money into E-mount and tons of E-mount lenses
People want mirrorless , it’s because of the high demand for mirrorless you can check Olympus and Fujifilm selling to see the high demand on this category.
– Sony A-mount lens hoods and accessories are not made separately anymore (cannot purchase spares)
Not true, check Sony.com ,I just checked and found all hoods and lens covers are available.
– Sony’s rumored new releases are pushed back and back and some never materialize, whereas E-mount rumors always do.
Sony doesn’t rumor anything officially no company does , it’s called a rumor because it’s not true yet , someone heard something and spread it (sometimes companies do rumors but through regular people not official employees) you can’t take a rumor as evidence.
– Sony appears to be leaking news that they’re abandoning A-mount every once in a while like FWest393’s comment below.
Come on , do you believe anything you hear ?
Then I’m the middle east sales manager and I’m telling you that A-mount year is 2015.
There is nothing pointing to A-mount abandon by Sony, try again.
Nice writeup.
However it’ll fall upon deaf ears. Prior to any major Sony release, all of the Trolls, and Shills crawl out of their holes in order to post either outright lies or misinformation in a pathetic attempt to derail a product launch.
This is normally a clear indicator of a upcoming product launch.
The same thing happened before the A7 launch, and even the A99 launch.
True, we are surrounded by fans and haters , on every camera release rumors start floating on surface.
Thank you! I tried to tell the truth!
A77 madness, is amazing.
I was talking about ViRuS X comment, but you got the ball rolling, and you deserve at least a little credit for the current state of “alpha” lunacy.
Its amazing how much attention the A77 receives. The A77 normally receives over 300 posts every time its even mentioned.
Judging by the number of posts the A77 receives I can safely say the A77 is more popular, and divisive than another alpha camera.
Thank you for contacting Sony Support.
I understand that your concern is regarding the A-mount being replaced by the E-mount system. The A-mount units have always been the flagship ever since the release of the very first Sony Alpha camera. Much like the Single Lens Translucent (SLT) technology, the E-mount system is an innovation, introduced to further expand our interchangeable lens line, and in no way a replacement for the A-mount system.
Rest assured that we will further develop the A-mount system together with the E-mount, introducing new technology and upgrading features. We will continue to expand our lens and accessory selection, as well as better the functions of the cameras to adapt to our customers growing needs and wants.
We currently do not have advanced information on the release of cameras, lenses and accessories, as well as software and firmware updates. Sony Electronics only releases full product and support information at the same time it is officially released to the marketplace by our Marketing Department. However, some limited advanced information is often published in various magazine articles. You may also check the Sony Support and SonyStore website below for news and updates in the future.
I’m amazed by the number of shills on this forum.
Shill – A person engaged in covert advertising. The shill attempts to spread buzz by personally endorsing the product in public forums with the pre-tense of sincerity, when in fact he is being paid for his services.
Who are you shilling for?
So what you’re saying is that he’s not shilling for the company you shill for and therefore must be a shill. Got it.
Who are you shilling for?
I honestly believe this web forum is contaminated my Nikon, and Canon marketing.
ANd I can say I”m the President of the United States.
So what. They can SAY whatever they want. It matters what they DO.
Really, cause I’m pretty sure Sony has more important things to do than create a conspiracy. Its certainly not the X-Files.
Maybe its because were only half way through their normal four year “camera” release cycle. DSLR cameras aren’t released on a annual cycle.
Lenses dont follow a 4 year cycle.
However, Canon and Nikon have 3FF DSLR’s to Sony’s 1. But in Sony’s defense they are branching out into FF e-mounts and RX cameras. So they are working on multiple fronts. I just wish they had a more responsive FF A-mount. The 99 takes very nice images but boy is it sluggish. The processing power is anemic. The focusing while greatly improved over the 850/900 is well behind Canon’s 5dm3 and 1Dx. I don’t know about Nikon because I don’t use it. I would love to upgrade my 99 to a 36Mpix FF A-mount until Sony comes out with their Barry sensor.
I’ve found the same-thing, but I’ve learned to live with it. I like the comparison, but the A99 is a $2299.99 camera, that’s performance has always sat neatly between the 6D, and the 5D MK III.
If it wasn’t for the excellent IQ, EVF, and Zeiss lens line-up I’d doubt anyone would have bothered with it.
The current A99 always seemed like the natural replacement for the A850, it should have really been called the A88. The current A99 should have launched with the 36mp sensor.
I’d like to see Sony revise the A99 with a 36mp sensor, and the new SLT mirror, then rebadge the current A99 (24mp), and sell it as a SLT-A88 for $400.00 less.
I’d buy it
Image quality? It’s got a piece off plastic sitting in front of the sensor, come-on. It’s just a toy, not a real camera. It’s like those walkie talkies you buy kids, not a real radio system. Geesh…
Attention everyone, A$$HAT is in the house.
Aren’t we glad he’s returned to enlighten us with his extreme knowledge and humble thoughts…?
Hey Dan, I have something for you. But I cant say it in public…
Hate to break it to you Danny Boy, but ALL digital cameras have a piece of plastic sitting in front of the sensor. Actually, part of the sensor. It’s not glass. Geesh…
Some people’s children. I’m sure your parents are proud of you. Being divorced, bills up the wazoo, vehicle needs repairs, no photographic skills, pent up anger, etc.
Dan, work on your life and maybe you’ll become a useful human being.
Don’t bite on the troll bait. Responding to it only makes the fool feel some sense of validation and feeds his hunger.
Dan have you been sniffing you car’s exhaust again, cause you are sounding like a complete imbecile once again. Maybe you should consider reserving a little time to un-f#&k yourself before posting items that are nonsensical, illogical and the work, of someone who is clearly ill-informed.
You really expected to get an email back saying
Thank you for contacting Sony Support.
You got us! We’re abandoning A-mount. SHhh! Dont tell anyone!
First line says it all. It’s not a Sony’s official statement, it’s just an e-mail from a support tech.
He even says he doesn’t know shit: “We currently do not have advanced information on the release of cameras, lenses and accessories…”
When Sony puts out an official A-Mount roadmap or make an announcement on their official website, I will believe it.
Funny, I got the same email, it said: Thank you for contacting Sony Support.
I understand that your concern is regarding the A-mount being replaced by the E-mount system. Rest assured that we will continue to support the A-mount system together with the E-mount, you may also check the Sony Support and SonyStore website below for news and updates in the future.
Sounds like they are not going to pursue any new development in the A-mount. Just let it die off with some final releases and transition with support to the dead system.
So, in other words, we should believe you over the other guy?
Why, because you’re smarter? We know that’s not true.
I think the best thing to have happen to everyone is for Sony to go out of business and for no one to take over development.
Serve you all right.
A Canon is a REAL camera.
Either you feel a bit threatened or have a rather small pe-nis…or perhaps both…
I’m certainly not threatened! LOL
And I dont HAVE a pe-nis. I am a woman.
Then I guess you must have a small brain.
You’re seriously going to come over here to our forum to bash us for no reason? You’re a poor excuse for a photographer (if you even are).
Good for you…
CANON
Considered
Another
Nonsensical
Option to
Nikon
Suck on that. 😉
Good one.
Sony is “Sucks On Nikons Yoohoo”
*Rolls Eyes*
I’m glad to see we’re back in elementary school.
Really people?
Admin must be so proud of his ‘readers’.
Funny thing, it has gotten this bad as soon as SAR switched to a new commenting system. WordPress wasn’t great, but somehow it kept all these trolls away.
It might be time to stop opening the comments section. Its nasty and not as informative as it used to be.
2 reasons. Last system ate probably 1 in 10 comments and randomly marked comments for moderation.
The good news is heavy moderation filters out sock puppets and trolls but the bad news is you could wait half a day to see your comment show up. ;^)
I’m just curious; are these trolls Sony users or others?
If they’re Sony users, that might explain why Sony isn’t selling more cameras; their customers are inexplicably more interested in trolling than taking pictures.
Most of the Sony users are actually defending the A or E mount move. Its mostly people that don’t own any Sony equipment or got their head so far up their behind, that they don’t see as an example, A and E mount coexisting.
Most of the trolls here aren’t even photographers. Some people have commented that a camera like A77 is their last camera, they are selling it now and are moving to mobile phone cameras.
Now you tell me if i’m right or wrong with the first paragraph.
What? That’s it? That’s the best acronym you can come up with? You surround yourself with too much hate. Learn to love and respect your fellow man and photographer. We all have a common interest that should bring us closer. Don’t let blind brand loyalty separate you from the common good.
I use both Sony and Canon. Pros and cons to both but the funny thing here is go to Canon rumors and you will never see anyone responding to its posts. Actually more Canon users comment here than on their own rumor site. I can’t figure that out.
That’s cause CanonRumors doesn’t have a direct commenting system.
Might be a time for SAR to follow suit.
I guess I meant Canon Watch which you can respond to but no one does.
Around these parts, this is a cannon.
PS, you spelled cannon wrong.
Bet you don’t own a single canon.
Obviously the issues you have with other people’s brands are because of your own issues.
Wow! Check out all the morons who think that digital is better than film. Film will always be the ONLY valid photographic technology. Digital photographers are just simple-minded snapshooters and pornographers. Forums like this are awesomely entertaining freak shows for superior artists like myself. Long live film!
Editor’s Note: FilmForever also embraces the following things; typewriters, lead pipes, horse & buggy, colonial wigs, and birthday cake candles numbering over 100.
I imagine that he is the guy who takes a typewriter instead of a laptop to write something, and then submits the paper to a secretary to post on the Internet.
I am guessing you just want attention..
No, if I just wanted attention, I would dance naked in the streets.
I follow digital photography forums much like a scientist observes an amoeba through a microscope. And sometimes the amoeba needs to be gently poked, to see how it reacts to external stimuli. I have yet to see any evidence of the amoeba’s superiority.
I have spent countless hours over the years, trying to understand why anyone would choose digital over film, but there seems to be no rational reason. Strange specimens you are!
You don’t shoot sport events for news papers do you?
Do you use a Kodak Brownie?
I wish I can see your haircut
Isn’t the time for the ‘death of the a-mount’ hysteria after Sony fails to make an announcement by May 2nd? Oh, I get it. The sock puppet trolls are all in a panic to spew their baloney before the a77II is officially announced. ;^)
It really is a hysteria, isn’t it.
These “A-mount is dead” people are likely the same people who believe 9/11 and the moon landings were a conspiracy.
I really wish they’d all just find a new hobby or change brands.
Admin, I want to thank you for the work you do to bring us the news and rumors, despite the trolls and crazies and behind-the-scenes-challenges you must face every day.
I was thinking the same .. Super +1
@SAR keep up the good work and please talk to Sony about me , I need a job :/
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I was reading the comments below. Is there a full moon!?
I agree with this! There are some real idiots posting below. Wow.
The A77II is not revolutionary or evolutionary- Its a revolutionary evolution. No one knows yet because it’s completly top secret. Even the current info. is just designed to throw us off. It will be 50MP, advanced AF with night vision, made out of titanium alloy with an AMOLED 7in in the back. The grip will be made out of advanced memory foam, heated and cooled depending on your liking.
Over 1,000,000 out of work comedians and you’ve got to try to be funny. ;^)
For Canon boys and girls.. I found something will make you use your head for a while.
A comparison between 2011 Sony a77 and 2013 Canon 70D , even after 2 years Canon couldn’t catch up with the a77 almighty.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-EOS-70D-vs-Sony-A77/specs
The A77 is a hard act to follow. The Sony A77 is probably the only semi-pro APS-C DSLR solution on the market today worth looking at.
We may hammer it in the forums, but there are no other APS-C cameras that provide this level of performance for so little. Its weather-sealed, has a EVF, and a has a ridiculously fast 12fps burst rate (10fps RAW). Its an excellent companion to the 100mm Macro, or either of the 70-400mm G-Series lenses. And its 1/2 the price of an A7.
When equipped with its killer kit lens the SAL1650 the A77’s performance closely resembles the A850 equipped with the 28-75mm, for a third of the price. The A77’s $170 35mm f/1.8 outperforms solutions costing many times more (though I wish it was constructed out out of magnesium equipped with a SSM solution, and weather sealed).
Its often compared to FF DSLR in most of its reviews, and rarely compared to competing APS-C DSLRS from other manufacturers.
and it can be bought for less than $999.99 ($799.99)
The A77II should easily outperform all other APS-C DSLR, but Sony’s marketing department excels at only one thing. Incompetence!!!
The A77II will also have another serious hurtle to overcome, reviewer bias. Most of them are provide little in the way of objectivity. Most are either firmly in the Canon, or Nikon camp.
I’m hoping the thawing of relations between camera reviewers, and Sony since the launch of the A7, and A7r should hopefully lead to reviews that don’t closely resemble Canon or Nikon advertisements.
When it comes to reviewer bias, there is some hope as Shawn Barnett seems to have left dpr.
let’s just hope it has wifi remote control like modern cameras. or why the hell they don’t release an wifi adapter? like pentax does.
also, isn’t about time to update the alpha full frame line?