NEX-FS700R promo video
Sony just released that NEX-FS700R promo video. The only difference with the previous model is the version 3.0 firmware with 4k support and slog2.
The second E-mount news of the day is that the Zeiss 16-70mm is now shipping in Asia. You can buy it via eBay resellers in [shoplink 21125 ebay]Hong Kong (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 21124 ebay]Korea (Click here)[/shoplink]. they ave the lens in Stock for worldwide shipment. But you are likely going to have some import tax on it.
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So much for Sony’s commitment to not release products with incremental change and waiting for really substantial breakthroughs before releasing the replacement models. Seeing a lot of “R” variants lately. I wouldn’t say that’s true to the word.
Dan
But look at the Nex 5T, it has NFC built in now. Isn’t that a substantial breakthrough? xD
don’t worry fanboi, you’ll get your “S” replacement soon.
You are confusing SAR with Sony. SAR posted a rumour that Sony execs said they should only release products with significant changes. Sony has never made a public announcement about this. So there has never been a Sony commitment to do this. At most all this shows is that the SAR rumour was wrong.
My recollection is that the SAR rumour was in the context of the SLTs, and suggested that rather than updating some older models (ie the 65 and 77) they would wait to release cameras with more significant updates, ie without the SLT, which the latest SAR rumours say are coming in the next 3-6 months. Given that such a significant change was being planned it made sense 6 months ago for Sony to abandon plans to release interim updates to these models, when the whole SLT line was about to be transformed. It never meant that they wouldn’t update other products that aren’t impacted by the SLT transition.
Plus there has never been a suggestion by SAR that the video division wouldn’t be releasing incremental updates to their product range.
+1 for making sense.
Besides, this was already known to be a factory upgraded FS700. They gave the stock the name “R” so people who are buying a new FS700 can tell that R stocks are already upgraded in factory.
Dan is an idiot.
So angry? I’m just pointing out what was posted before, I know you folks will defend it; I’m counting on it, but you need not burst a blood vessel over it. Calm down, it’s just electronics. Gheez.
Dan
The firmware upgrade is available for current owners of the fs700 for a price.
Source:
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-nex-fs700-now-gets-s-log2-via-firmware-update/
The “R” version merely indicates that you are purchasing the camera with the 3.0 firmware upgrade pre-installed. It isn’t a variant, it is the same camera. I wish Sony would sell a firmware upgrade for the a99 with legitimate upgrades, I’d pay for that.
This is not plain software upgrade that anyone can download. This is a software upgrade to FPGA card so you have to mail the camera to Sony re[air center. They open the camera and do the software upgrade to FPGA card. That’s more complicated for average joe. That cost $400 labor (plus one way shipping cost).
The “R” stocks indicate that these are already upgraded.
For someone that touts an Apple symbol I find it rather funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1sIWez9HAbA
Waiting for FS-100 update, just only power zoom via lanc needed!
I totally agree with Mav. The FS 100 needs a solid way to actually zoom these new power zooms coming out. Zooming from a rocker on the side of the lens?… Come on!! Us FS 100 users are feeling a bit forgotten 🙁
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boring…. uuuaaaaahhhhh!
+1
Admin, we appreciate your work, but posts like this burned you unneccesarily.
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WTF man…so better not post it? Just because it doesn’t matter to you, doesn’t mean it wouldn’t matter to someone.
Any 3.0 firmware for fs100 ??????
Hey, if previous model you mean FS700
then FS700R has the new Power Zoom lens instead
I hope the handle zoom lever works with this lens
ok i m gonna be mad now:p…
What is the policy of Sony, to release drop by drop their new products instead of all at once 😉
It’s like they are afraid of copycat or their product are not fully functional yet?
By the way, thanks Andrea for all your duty
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CVS has the FS700R listed for €5.695 +VAT, CVP in UK has the old one for €6.229 +VAT (no price on the R yet). Is that a price drop or have CVS always been cheaper? (prices for the non kit lens version)
This product was already underway when the Sony execs made that call, and the future could be different, let’s hope.
FS700R might be just body, and FS700RH with the new power zoom lens. Make sure you are looking at right body only vs lens + body when comparing prices with “older” stock. The older stock also came with older lens that didn’t have power zoom. There are various variety there.
Yeah, like I wrote it’s comparing the FS700R and the old FS700E both without lens…
Looking forward to some picture from the Zeiss 16-70mm from who ever bought it. I will wait for the US model since it is 181 dollar cheaper + tax.
Post photos when you have it.