Our sources sent us a list of advantage of having a translucent tecnology. Apparently those are the arguments Sony will use to promote their A33 and A55 cameras!
1) There is no moveable mirror and you can take a picture in less than 0.1 sec!
2) World’s first Phase detection during FullHD video recording!
3) High FPS (10 frames per second).
4) No Mirror blackouts (Fulltime Liveview!).
5) Enables a more compact design. The Translucent cameras do weight 25% less than the current [shoplink 3124]Sony A550[/shoplink]. And the size is reduced by over 20%!
Let me add one more advantage: No more “clap” noise because of the mirror!
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“No more “clap” noise because of the mirror”
Great ! But if it does the same shutter noise as NEX… that would be sad.
No moveable mirror? There have always been rumors that the pellix mirror will be moveable anyway to gain some more light if needed – I would actually dislike if they drop this for cost reasons…
But it could be optional…
Now Sony just needs an Electronic Shutter.
the mirror is movable actually – last week we had a news that mirror flips for sensor cleaning. I hope they could make it flippable for minimum-noise photography. it’d be great. 🙂
It has to be.
Don´t dissapoint us Sony! 🙂
NEX shutter sounds were louder than I expected.
Anybody know if these cameras will be quieter or louder than NEX?
Ideally point-and-shoot like silent shutter sound will be perfect 🙂
I actually do like that mirror flap sound.
Ooh, I’m tempted even though I always wanted a large body… It seems like a cool camera, I hope there will be a battery grip for the A33/A55. That would be awesome.
It will be interesting to see how the EVF compares to a OVF…
Thanks for the updates, as always.
I don’t think this is correct,First it is not a Pellix mirror it is called a (Pericle mirror) You would think Sony would know this. Second, According to the Sony patent the mirror does move up when you shot photos,and stays down when shooting videos.
It also says that the mirror can be put in the down position and used as a ND filter while shooting photos.
i love no flip mirror sound
Ranger finders gain some stops of advantages because the lack of mirror slap.
Will A55 do the same?
Still not entirely sure abt evf.Have A2 with the best EVF at the times and prefer KM5D OVF. Will have to try it first.
I’m not entirely sure if I would love it if it didn’t come with any “clap” sounds. The entire feeling would not be the same. Its just as the same as rechargeable batteries sports car, and thats the reason why they are not so popular. They’ve lots a certain part of their soul!
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No moveable mirror? How to clean the sensor?
Mirror moves up. The text is misleading – mirror does move. Only during regular shooting it stays still, unlike in regular DSLR.
If mirror (optionally) moves, how 25% weight economy is possible? It is rather because EVF and may be this mean that also in-body AF motor is out. SSM and SAM lenses only?
No mirrors, and the mechanism isn’t as complicated. Smaller battery I thinks and smaller case.
i though nikon 3100 is the first..
i though nikon 3100 is the first.. Phase detection during FullHD video recording!
Nikon is contrast only. Like the compact camera.
Cleaning the mirror is a problem. Have they solved it?
it’s as much problem as cleaning sensor and mirror was with traditional DSLRs.
A55 doesn’t have pellicle mirror, so it’s not fragile, dust-collecting surface like it was in Canon/Nikon SLRs with it.
No, you don’t have to clean a mirror in a DSLR or a traditional SLR as the mirror is not in the imaging path but it will be for a “translucent” camera.
how much do u think an a33 will cost? body only?
No EVF will mean NO SONY FOR ME.
We are photographers, not vidographers, the only people who want video are the entry level users who think its cool to own an dslr, these people wouldn’t take the camera out of auto, so whats next, no manual option?
This is rubbish, it looks like the last sony I will be buying is the a550.
If you don’t like EVF – get A580. There are options, Sony isn’t forcing ppl to get A55 – they gave other solution too. 🙂
@dowden!
You speak for yourself, don’t call other pro-photographers for entry-level users!, there are many many advantages of video in DSLR, lenses/ISO performance/CONVENIENCE. Why do the so called “photographers” feel threatened by video in the camera’s?, it does in no way take anything away from still quality. Rubbish views.
Good job it has an EVF then 😉
25% lighter than the a550 sounds amazing … until you realize that’s merely the weight of Canon’s T1i.
@ Dowden — you’re still tooling around with an a200, so ANYTHING you buy from ANYONE would be a step up. A tantrum about the Axx series while there’s still an axxx series is plain silly.
one more question, A33 n A55 dont have body focusing motor anymore ?
why dont all the comments show up Admin?
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the most common advantage of EVF is, able to review ur shot(or video) under sunny sun outdoor… most LCD are just pitch black under the sun.
more information data over teh EVF (ovf infor are usually on the bottom and sometime are missed)
can we see all comments at 1 page? i usually read all:]
Hi Janata! I will make a poll afor it. Soem people wants to see all comments other people doesn’t want that 🙂
I also like no sound from the mirror, for the cases when the sound may interrupt an acting scene, or a musical piece. And what about steadyshot inside.. that should work on video too?
Hi,
I have some questions that I don’t under stand in it yet…
1.) Where does the EVF will get the picture, from the main sensor, or like the live view one in the other A580 or others like that?
2.) If it gets the picture from the main sensor why do we need mirror in it? (I know, some of us thinks that’s how it’s work and we need a mirror in it other vise it’s a NEX, but other than the mirror, and the alpha lens mount what is the difference or why we need the mirror in it)?
I hope I had understandable questions if not, I’ll try to explain them better.
Looking forward to the answers…
@Misi
1 I think it use main sensor.
2 May be because “Phase detection” http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2010.07.05/how-autofocus-often-works
Am I correct that with a pellicle mirror, exposure on sensor is greatly reduced, requiring slower shutter speeds, wider diaphragms, and/or higher ISO settings? This is a huge disadvantage for me. Maybe I am not understanding something.
Thanks!
Paul
@Paul:
I believe the light-loss from the pellicle mirror is reported as less than 1 stop (about 2/3). Nevertheless, low-ISO is reputedly VERY good on these cameras.
@Misi & @JumpingMonkey (re #2)
Yes, the mirror sends some light to the phase-detect AF system.
I kinda like the clap sound.. it feels like a real camera when i hear the sound of a shot being taken..
If you like the clap sound of the mirror..i hope you like the vibration that it sends through the whole camera as well. long exposures will often record this tremor – even on a sturdy tripod- as BLURRRR. That’s why most good DSLR’s have the option to wait a few seconds between mirror-clap ..and the actual taking of the picture.( shutter opening up). Pellicle mirrors wo’nt suffer From this.
exposure on the sensor is reduced, which require a slower shutter speed, aperture wider, so to take pictures in dark conditions will be less maksimalkan.How for the right solution?