That waiting for the A77 is killing you and me! The very latest not so useful info I did receive was that Sony is now approving the REAL final name of the upcoming pro APS-C model. Since months we named the camera A77 but there could be still a surprise and Sony could name it differently (what about Sony A800?). On eBay there are already many stores placing there bet on the final name:
We get 9 results when we search for the [shoplink 5687]A77 (Click here to see the search list)[/shoplink] and we get 48 items when we search for the [shoplink 5686]A800 (Click here)[/shoplink].
The A800 name clearly reminds us that it is the [shoplink 3228]Sony A700 successor[/shoplink]. The A77 would focus the attention on the translucent technology reminding us that this is the top model of the current [shoplink 3620]A33[/shoplink] and [shoplink 3617]A55[/shoplink] cameras.
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I will prefer it to be called A800 as it sounds more like an A700 upgrade. The A77 will feel like it emphasize too much on the SLT technology instead of an upgrade. But I find A77 has higher chances to be the final name. Damn… the waiting is killing me..
A600 kurfa 😀
Whatever the model is, i hope sony consider the OVF fans out there. Not all fans out there like EVF.
There’s a reason why you get more hits for Sony A 800, its because of the existence ao the Sony NWA 800 walkman, so no sign for the name of the Alpha 700 successor
A750 sounds more like a name for the a700 successor, a8** or a9** should be saved for future FF.
Agree. A800 sounds like a “cheap” FF, not a high-end APS-C camera. A750 sounds good.
A750: Like a baws
i would prefer it called as a750.
I think any would prefer camera with any name over name without camera.
or no camera with any name. 😉
“That waiting for the A77 is killing you and me!”
Indeed. Looks like no other body has ever enjoyed so much ado.
I would prefer it to be named A770 and as well as A750 if there’s a sister model =D
Maybe it should be called the “Sony British train” because often they arrive later than you need them to. How about the a777?
If they were to name it A777, it is very likely there will be a A666 =D
it’ll be somewhat an EVIL camera so A666 is what suits great!
LOL. Name decided.
Yup! Sony, the Alpha minions had decided! Nuf said!
You can say that again~ The most EVIL Alpha Evar~!!! XD
they can call it alpha whatever as long as it’s a good camera, the name doesn’t really count that much when you are shooting, maybe only if the name is a joke and that could help you make people laugh when you are photographing them O_o
I don’t care the name, I would like to see the camera.
Well A77 is the obvious choice because it IS an SLT camera not SLR as all the SLT cameras are double digits they should make it the same. If they want to make a proper SLR to go with it then call that A750 or A770.
Well said
+1
Of course this camera with EVF AND Translucent Mirror should follow Axx. Wether it’s A66/A68/A76/A77/A78/A88, it should follow the A33/A55. Axxx nomenclature should be reserved for OVF or hybrid OVF + EVF cameras. In that case, A660/A680/A760/770/777/780/790. But please not A800, A8xx should follow A850 and be a FF camera with some sort of VF. Hopefully it’s a FF camera the size of A700 with hybrid OVF+EVF. While the A9xx line is the full size OVF FF cameras. Keep it simple Sony.
A700T
It doesn’t deserve the A800 name. Just the fact that it uses SD card sends it right down to the entry level swamp.
Bring us A700 users a worthy successor, don’t insult us with this entry level camera.
This translucent camera idea is great. I like how you can see through the body of the camera all the way to the sensor. I suppose eventually Sony will come up with a translucent sensor too. 😉
A730 would be a700 upgrade.
7 would be nice if we see some break through technology. I pefer the 7 mk 2 etc rather then the evergrowing number soup
Sony a747 <==== nothing to do with a plane unless there's new technology in the camera that can make it fly
I would call it LATE
Axxx = OVF DSLR
Axx = EVF SLT
8 series cameras = FF
So A700 replacement that Sony have already said will be an SLT design will be…
A71.A72.A73.A74.A75.A76.A77.A78.A79?
MY bet is A77
🙂
How about a007 licence to thrill.
so stupid all bother about the name for the device.
better putting effort dig more info about the product launch confident level.
combine the two: A770
I second that. More info about the product launch confident level.
I thought the pack shots are under approval…. So, the pack shots come without final name on the body….? strange…
They can always photoshop “666” on it – even kids made A800 while ago from Sony’s pack shots, so no big problem 😉
But seriously: Approval version isn’t the final one. They accepted angles, lighting, colors, etc. while when camera will be complete – they’ll make final shooting for adverts 🙂 That’s most likely how it works like.
The Sony Bony.
Better call it something already, it will materialize sooner:))))
I voted to name it something else. I would name it the 701, this would indicate the 700 series, but leave about a hundred names for future 700 series cameras.
A750 would mean an only minor upgrade was made. Since it is entirely new camera… A77 sounds most logical.
Something else entirely? Doesn’t make sense from marketing point of view. It is not That special…
Soooo….
If the A700 replacement is called the A77, that would probably only leave room for the next iteration being called A79.
After that(5years) then what?
Mirrorless A-mount??
And called what?
Axxxx is my guess
But I’m pretty sure Sony have that basically mapped out already.
@RB…I thought the pack shots are under approval…. So, the pack shots come without final name on the body….? strange
nailed it
How can someone do pack shots to market and promote a new camera without the model tag on it? If they are in the process of naming this camera, then they are way behind schedule for a july release ….
Either admin making stuff up for ratings or their sources are really mixed up
My honest opinion, if ppl like it or not don’t care all I care is the release of the delayed a700 replacement.
Just stick with the same number for each series.
a77 – a77ii – a77iii – a77iv – a77v – a77vi…
a55 – a55ii – a55iii – a55iv – a55v – a55vi…
no more headache about the number for the next 20 years.
+1
There’s already a a55v 😉
A7000 😀
Sony Alpha 700 Mark II 😀
The real reason for postponing the product was that marketing department couldn’t find the right name! Since people here gave them a hint, product can be released tomorrow.
Once more for marketing guys: Enthusiast don’t care about name.
Call it A75 and give us a A750 with OVF.
Who cares about the dam name just upgrade your gear already. For god sake man! What is wrong with you Sony???
hear hear!
a77 Consumer Camcorder
Genius!
in Alpha’s history, “7” is a legend.. so if Sony is not thinking it rockbreaking enough into the market, dont name it “7x/7xx”.. 🙂
kidding.. A850 is a FF DSLR model, so A800 is confusing very much for a APSC SLT..
OKay… Is it not very apparent that sony is actually sticking with the minolta line-up?
Yes, they fumbled the ball when naming the A100. But now we have the a5X(X) series which is the true replacement entry level prosumer/amateur slr’s.
The prototype for the A7x(x) looks just like the minolta 700si. Maybe that is* just a coincidence, But after the 700si, there was the 800si (a850). And the 9 (a900)series cameras. The top of the line cameras.
So my point is, I believe this camera will continue to be in the 7 series. The name isn’t important, because we can see what they’re going by. And it’s pretty solid.
Seeing as how the Dynax 9 (and 9ti HOLY COW, Titanium frame!) was probably the best film slr ever made, I think we have A LOT to look forward to. Sony is a strong company with a lot of ambition. I think they plan on setting the pace in the DSLR game.
A little wishful thinking though…
Remember the 600si classic? that was one heck of a camera.
I wonder if they plan on making an a6xx camera sometime…
Admin is having fun:) Sony alpha Humors 🙂
The Name ist importand!
Very importand is that sony relases the A700 succesor and do not sleep as in the past!!!!!
Since it most likely will be an SLT camera it should have a two-digit name. And since it it seems to be a 7-series model the name should start with a 7. But naming it a77 would be short-sighted since it leaves little room for successors.
So I suggest a70 as a name. Then there is room for a71, a72 and so on up to a79.
A750!
How about the “2Little2Late” cuz that’s what this camera would have been even if it was released a year ago.
All the cool soccer moms are using Canon now so Sony’s market is gone.
To be consistent – A77 with translucent mirror, A800 with a standard mirror.
I second it