Those are some minor tidbits about the upcoming new Sony cameras. Everything is coming from trusted sources:
– The new LA-EA2 adapter has a built-in AF-motor (it can focus with all Minolta/Sony lenses!)
– The new external EVF for the NEX-5N is “movable” and has intelligent eye sensor.
– The NEX-5N weights 210 g.
– The NEX-7 has a Level Gauge and gridline
– A77 and A65 X-Sync is 1/250
– The new 55-210mm E-mount lens has actually a surprising “outstanding image quality”
– NEX-7 feel surprisingly light (at the same time solid).
– The A77 has 2.5 to 4.5 IS compensation
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geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez
I am getting so excited.
Can’t wait till the 24th, already doing breathing exercises.
Any news on the availablity of the 50mm E-Mount ?
Not yet sorry.
too bad.
Guess the new 50mm won’t make it to the Breitling Sion Airshow in mid September 🙁
Ooh cant wait!! if the a77s EVF is all good then thats my pocket money gone!
Is there any word on GPS on the NEX-7?
What about any rumblings on E-mount lenses from the major 3rd-party lens manufacturers?
Any news on manual video controls for NEX 5n and 7?
the upcomming external EVF can only be used on NEX-5N? or all NEX models ?…
They stated here @SAR, that the Nex-5N and prolly the Nex-3C.
But none of the old Nex’es ….. Nexes or Nex es ??
The plural of NEX ought to be NICES, like Index->Indices.
that sucks….i would loved a EVF on my NEX-5….
I vote for “NEXen” 😀
What happened to “sync at any speed”…?
Good thing I didn’t get my hopes up.
1/250 sync speed? so whats the purpose of having that electronic 1st curtain?
i was hopping for faster sync speed!
– A77 and A65 X-Sync is 1/250 – somewhat disappointing.
– The A77 has 2.5 to 4.5 IS compensation – its about SSS, is it improved?
If they can sync at 1/250 with SSS turned on, that would still be an improvement.
Both A700 and A900:
1/250 sec. (Super SteadyShotTM off)
1/200 sec. (Super SteadyShotTM on)
And if I am not wrong A580 is only at 1/160 sec.
Yes no improvement ovcer A700. But nevermind there are plenty of other interesting features…
Could it be to do with the SSS/X-Sync problem? The a700 has 1/200 with SSS on, and 1/250 without it.
Electronic 1st curtain is nothing at all to do with increased flash sync, nor will it make any difference. Flash sync (apart from high-speed multi-flash sync modes) require the entire surface of the sensor to be exposed at the same time. That’s a function of how quickly the shutter curtain. Once the gap between the opening and closing curtains is less than the sensor size, ordinary flash sync is not possible – it does not matter if the opening shutter is electronic – it can’t move any faster than the physical closing curtain or different parts of the sensor would be exposed for different lengths of time.
Faster shutter sync (apart from high speed modes) requires a more robust, fast physical shutter, and that costs money. Only if and until fully electronic shutters are viable with DSLRs will that issue go away.
What does “The A77 has 2.5 to 4.5 IS compensation” mean? what does ‘IS’ stand for?
Image Stabilization which is sensor based in the case of the a77.
But how does this compare to the a55 or a700? Any improvements?
That was my guess… but image stabilization in this forum is usually referred to SSS (super steady shot)… that’s why i wanted to inquire
IS is systems-wide term.
SSS or SSI (Inside, as it’s named currently) is Sony-only term, just like SR (Shake Reduction) is for the Pentax.
You mean it’s not called AS anymore!?
If I remember correctly the A700 was claiming up to 4 stops.
According to the following review the A700 was 2.5-4 stops.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA700/AA700A4.HTM
“Sony claims that the Super SteadyShot anti-shake system in the A700 provides a 2.5 to 4 stop reduction in the blurring produced by camera shake, a half-stop better than was claimed for the A100.”
And the A55 had a similar rating.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA55/AA55A4.HTM
“Sony claims that the Super SteadyShot anti-shake system in the A55 provides a 2.5 to 4-stop reduction in the blurring produced by camera shake.”
So basically there is no change in the Image Stabilization except maybe at the wide end where you may have a 1/2 stop improvement.
Googling “A700 SSS stops” returns you results saying 2.5 stops in average 🙁
Sony SteadyShot VS Sigma optical stabilizer:
http://kurtmunger.com/steady_shot_vs_sigma_osid165.html
In this test, the SSS only give about a 1.5-2 stop improvement, but the Sigma OS give 2-2.5 stop improvement.
(200mm, 1/15sec, F/4, ISO 200. )
Hope A77 will have some improvement. 😛
The main question, is some IS improvement in hands of photographer not in claims?
Usually “IS” means Image Stabilization (SSS)
IS in A77 will compensate 2.5-4.5 f-stops, i think
Still no word or pics on the vg20 ??
This us looking bad
….or it will be mind blowing but is the best kept secret.
Just think A77 Sony has announced themselves about an year ago.
NEX-7 really came out strong in the last 6 weeks and I am sold on it.
Imagine VG-20 – complete mystery – Sony’s NDA must have asked people to leave their kids in custody before giving them the VG-20 to test.
Andrea said he’s ‘working on it’. Does that mean he has it and is confirming it?
Please ask about 1:1 square picture crop for nex7 (similar to 16-9 in current nexes).
With such highres sensor it could be great 16megapixel square format digital, losing all corner issues with wide lenses as a bonus.
All i need is a screen mask for easy square format framing.
& i don’t want to make it from black tape 🙂
You can buy a transparent glass and put tape on it so you will not ruin your display and put or take it out when ever you want 😀
It is the best news, if the SSS has been improved. 🙂
I agree!
Only 1/2 a stop at the wide end. No improvement at the long end of zooms where it is most needed.
Then I hope that noise has been greatly reduced so I can use a higher ISO so I don’t need a slow shutter at a wide-open f1.4 on my Zeiss 85mm
This is getting better every day. 🙂
Love you Sony.
Haha ! You know what they say… Make and Belive !
I haven’t heard any rumors on features for a77 like D7000 has. Ability to back up photos on a second SD or whatever card sony will choose . Or automatic switch to second card when 1st one fills up. Also do we know if evf is 100% coverage ?
The A33/55 EVF is already 100%
@Chris
Sorry, wrong forum buddy!!!
Sorry I hurt your feelings mentioning another make.
On my a550 I have to switch manualy between cards.
I would love my upgrade camera to record raw on one jpeg on other.
Or movies on one card and photos on 2nd one. Or write simultaneous on both for backup.
I guess I can wait 5 more days to find out.
“- The new LA-EA2 adapter has a built-in AF-motor (it can focus with all Minolta/Sony lenses!) ”
does that mean Sigma , compatible or does one still need to send his lens to Sigma to make it work ?
The new lens adapter sounds great !
Worried about the display for the Nex-7, still no mention if it will be articulated .
It will articulate with the same movements as the NEX5.
Both A700 and A850 have approx. same performances…
From official Sony data:
Capability: Approx. 2.5 EV – 4 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
Brilliant news about the LA-EA2 adapter! I’ll be buying one of those then, even though I already have an LA-EA1 🙂
All good/expected news
Seems like anybody will find an excuse to complain about anything.
1/250 is a good sync speed. A proper semi-pro specification and not an entry-level 1/160 like the 5 series. And why would you want SSS on to shoot at 1/200-1/250 anyway?
The SSS looks around the same performance as the other alpha cameras too. 2.5-4 stops depending on the lens and conditions. That’s pretty damn good. On a par with most lens-based systems. I really think people undervalue this. An a580, 35 1.8 and SSS is a killer low light combination that is incredibe value for money. A77 should be even better.
+1 🙂
Will the EVF work with the old NEX-5?
Nevermind, found the answer. Anyway keep up the good work on this site. I just love it!
the Nex-5N stats are really looking good.. I’m hoping it’s out in September, as I’m going overseas for a month on Oct 1 and really want one. If not i’ll see if i can do a deal with a local camera store to get the Nex-C3 and trade in for the Nex-5N when I’m back.
anyone know how can i trade NEX-5 for the upcomming NEX-5N?… lol…
With LA-EA2, the camera will only use phase detection, or phase + contrast to further enhance the speed?
I wasted my money on LA-EA1, hardly use it..such a waste..
will the new LA-EA2 be able to use on NEX-5? hmmz.. if yes that would be awesome!
What’s all the fuss about the stabilizer stop? Even my A350’s SSS is sufficient enough for me for all these years.
I agree but perhaps people these days have shakier hands.
I got the A350 too.
Have you ever handheld a tele-lens?
Take 70-200/2.8 as an example.
Sigma OS perform better than Sony SSS about half stop.
And Canon IS II perform much better than the Sigma OS.
So I just hope Sony will get some improvement on the SSS. 😛
Also disappointed by the 1/250 max flash X-sync. Somehow I I’ve dreamed of 1/1000 X-sync, maybe because of electronic 1st curtain shutter.
beeing 67 I certainly do (:-))
Nikon D3X Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/250 sec. Price
$8,099.95*MSRP
And a 5d2 can only sync at 1/160 LOL
Yes you are right, but it is just not revolutionary, no game changer (for me). As an off-camera flash photographer, on top of my wish list is high flash sync speed, I can get that trick with the old Nikon D70, but it really not an up to date camera.
This kind of disappointments happens when you set your expectations to a unrealistic level.
Anyway, A77 really seems to be an Awesome camera that will make a hole in my pocket.
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I am not sure why everyone is whining about 1/250 sync speed.
This is standard. Only leaf-shutter medium format and rare models (nikon d70) can get up to 1/400 sync speed.
Are you shooting dancers in a studio and syncing at this speed? I’m betting not so what on earth is the deal?
In addition, if you use the HVL-F58AM (or probably the other flashes as well), you can use HSS and sync up to 1/8000 of a second. I use this regularly for fill when I am shooting wide-open outside (beach weddings)
again… what is the deal?!
It is a problem when we shoot birds or wild lifes with telephoto at a distance. Even HVL-F58AM with HSS can’t get the right exposure, the subject is too far.
But then an internal flash or an attached flash op top o/t camera doesn’t help either, when subject is too far away. Or do I miss something? What is your goal, to ‘fill-in flash’ the birds? That will work for not too far away ones. Else don’t use a flash and shoot at any desired and possible speed.
BR, bArt.
With the a77, you could always bump to iso 16000 to compensate.
You want to use a flash to shoot birds a hundred meters away?
I can just picture him hiking into some marshland with a 600/4 mounted, and a bright mauve AlienBees 1600 gently perched in his hot shoe.
I’d love to see in this new line of cameras real AE bracketing (+-3) and smartphone support. it would be very useful to control my camera via my smartphone, check the focus, adjust exposure, bracket, preview photos and video, upload to the internet, etc. I would even buy an A100 with these features.
this would boost up sales on both smartphone and cameras more than a 24mpix sensor.
All I want to know about is the VG20….. That and how the a77 is going to stack up photographically (forgetting video) against the a900 full frame. I’ve just purchased an a900 and I’m starting to worry if I jumped the gun and should have waited for a a77
Any news about the different framerates for the US and EU versions?
Hope we see all options (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) in both versions…
No news.
Hi all,
I know that NEX-7 and A77 doesn’t belong to the same category but I want to know what are the differences between them, the pro and cons in buying one instead of the other.
Thanks
Nex-7 is more compact and (if you have big pockets) you could put camera in one pocket and a compact lens in another) A77 is not realy pocketable. Is more weighty to carry around especialy with some of the lenses. However it uses Alpha mount so has a better selection of (autofocus)lenses. and all the benefits of full time phase detection autofocus. there are other difference but these are the ones that define the nex from slt.
Thanks
Any news on 16-50 lens close focus and size? I intend to get a 2nd lens and need to know whether so-so macro facility is of any improtance. ie if it does 1:3 then only lenses above that are any extra benefit. I am not a big macro user and unlikly to buy proper macro lens but want 1 of my 2 zooms to be ok on close focus. similarly I would like 1 not to be to big. I am considering 70-200 and 70-300 lenses and some are very large.
“The NEX 7 (((feels))) surprisingly light”.
One of your source told you it was real heavy ???
when u say all MINOLTA LENS CAN FOCUS WITH THE ADAPTER.
Do you mean also older Minolta lenses in MC/MD mount?
Minolta AF lenses.