We already saw the new Sony Alpha 290 leaked on a thai website. According to our sources the A290 and the A390 will be announced within few days. We already told you that both will feature a new 14 Megapixel CCD and they will be the last Sony cameras without video!
And after that we will see 4 new Alpha cameras all with the new ExmorHD sensor! Two cameras are the pellix cameras (The A55 and A33). And we will tell you more about the third and fourth camera as soon as we get some more details from our sources.
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Why are they even releasing these cameras? Video is now standard on all interchangeable lens cameras. No one is interested in these cameras.
Nikon D3000 doesn’t have video and is a very popular camera. Not everyone is bothered about video, I couldn’t care less about it.
I’m guessing they want to get rid of the range of bodies released with the redesigned grip. Most people complained no-end about those. Replacing them and allowing for a clean lineup is probably the aim here. In order for that to happen they need to get some entry-level bodies set in stone for a budget price.
I’m hoping we’ll see the video bodies shortly, as I’m curious where Sony will go with them. Best bet is probably Photokina 2010 thou. Doubt we’ll see a Full Frame till PMA 2011 (sep), thats what I’m waiting on, but getting impatient.
Hopefully they put out something a bit nicer soon, instead of this endless refreshing of mediocre low-end crap. Show us a mind-blowing a700 replacement or STFU Sony! 😛
I’m with you Tabitha. Would love to see a new A7xx with nothing removed! for once, and endless improvements, and features.
Since the A700 and A900, its just seems like sony has been Back-filling and removing features and reusing parts. Depressing. Hardly any forward steps.
The NEX line is Sony Alpha’s first real innovative move in a long time, but it’s a shame they didn’t keep the A-Mount, or allow for the possibility of Full Frame down the line with the E-Mount.
I really wish Sony had kept riding the wave they created when they released the A700 and A900.. soo much potential… now its all catch up. I wonder if they’ll ever be a competitor again.
A290, A390, A33, A55, A500 with video, A550 with video… that makes 6 of them, yawn…. Ain’t likely we’ll see A7xx any time soon.
I’m reluctant to call the recent models crap – there are some really interesting innovations out there. To me, the twilight feature, where multiple (6) shots are taken, and the onboard computer overlays and rejects noise to produce a great lowlight image, is novel and shows how much computer power the newer models contain (can any astronomy buffs out there weigh in on how this approach is used in that discipline?). Also, the sweep panorama function, coupled with 3D abilities may bring a lot of fun and high qualitiy imagery to our portfolios. Higher ISO abilities have been sought after for a long time – and the newer models have made some headway in that dept (not to mention recent updates in the image data convertor). I reckon that the lower end cameras have proven worthy testing grounds for these features (and add the higher quality/brighter NEX screens to this) that will be seen in future updates of the higher end models. So, although I agree with Tabitha in wanting to see a mind-blowing a700 replacement (and 850, and 900) I’m not as negative about what’s come out more recently (although I won’t buy those models as I’m saving up for the higher end products).
Cheers and regards to all!
http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/sony-a290-and-a390-introduced-today_topic63620.html
A700 replacement whiners are so boring, open your eyes the A550 beats the a700 big time in almost everything, so whats your problems?… plastic material?..thats it?.
If you can’t be a good photographer until sony replaces the a700, then your not a good one.
What, no video?! When did you say that? Arrgh. I’ve been holding out for sometime to get an alpha with video… not that it’s your fault of course, and we don’t even know for sure yet but it seems like no at this point. This kinda ruins my plans you know, since I have some decent Minolta lenses I wanted to get a Sony, so I looked at the 330 and I liked it, but then I realize it doesn’t have video like so many other brands do, so I decide I will wait for the next generation which by all accounts should have video. Damn you Sony! Nobody is going to want to buy the a290 or a390 now! I hope this rumor is wrong otherwise you are shooting yourself in the foot with these two.
I have to say i disagree about video i really could care less about it since it’s really not very good in current dslr’s and they are made to take pictures.
I neglected to mention HDR – the 550 has a much improved HDR function, and I suspect future high end Sony cameras will have a kick *** HDR function! This will go a LONG way to closing the image quality gap between DSLRs and medium format cameras. I guess that if I wanted a high end video camera I’d buy one – or wait until on comes equipped Sony’s APSC. We’ll see if the Pelix cams have full funtionality.
@eerikoo
The A550 is a definite DOWNGRADE to the A700. It’s obvious you don’t use an A700 every other day.
By your argument we should all be using the A230 *sigh*.
It’s obvious that you don’t accept the FACTS… read the specs!, a550 is far better than a700 except for build quality and mirror lock up. You should go try it… no I don’t use a a700, I use a A200 and a Nikon D200…
@eerikoo
As I said, it was obvious that you had never used the A700 as you would know how nonsensical your opinion sounded. It appears that you have never used the A550 either.
Your opinion is based purely on the printed specifications, so I’ll leave it to others here to form their own opinion on the value of your post.
Goodbye.
Yeah sure sure sit on your a700 high horse, you don’t sit very high there anyhow! You just continue to discuss person rather than the facts… tells alot about you, probably just another one who thinks magnesium cameras make good photographers, good luck and GOODBYE.
i also disagree about video being “necessary” – i don’t even want it.
if they had it it would be a bonus, but the lack of it certainly isnt going to put me off, DSLR’s are for taking pictures, if you want movie, buy a camcorder.