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fuhgeddaboudit
FE lenses?
+1000
I want the 16-35 till the end of August, but no, not even a proper announcement up to now. Instead, another four cameras.
Really? Another 4 huh? Sure.
I’m talking of the last few months. During that time, there were no real announcements of new lenses over the initla five ones, just a road map that for example tells you that the 70-200 should have been out end of 2013. During that same time, we had the a7s, the A77ii, the a6000 and the new RX. Now figure…
The biggest wasted potential in any camera for the last many many years. Had it been appropriately priced (below A7), had proper OSPDAF (at least like $650 a6000) and proper sequential shooting speed (again at least like $650 a6000, it would have been epic. As it is, epic fail.
I don’t understand everyone complaining the a7s is over priced it’s less then the other low light monsters and it will have No moire or aliasing in video because there is no line skipping and finally a decent video codec and 4k out. It’s less the the nikon DF which doesn’t even have a movie mode. Less then the nikon 4s, yes the nikon has better focusing and FPS but bad video mode that has moire and aliasing. For a camera with its low light abilities for stills and video it’s priced about right if it was a nikon/canon it would have been $3500.00 easy.
Agreed. I can’t wait for mine to ship.
Don’t fool yourself, its low light abilities are not significantly different from other full frame cameras, including Sony’s own A7. If you want to compare, just resize the latter output to 12 mpix.
Why are so many Cheap Charlies Sony Fans. If you don’t want to pay the extra for the brand name, then why not just go and buy a camera made by Samsung? Sony is a premium brand (kind of like Apple) and you have to be prepared to pay the price. Nobody is forcing you to buy a premium product, but for the people who want one (which seems to be enough to keep the company producing cutting edge products) they have a pretty fantastic selection of cameras for Video and Still shooters. If you don’t like the specs or don’t like the price, then just move along. Nothing to see here.
Half of their products are actually cheaper than the competition 🙂
Did you see this: http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/new-low-price-for-the-sony-a7r-in-europe/ ?
If you are still asking this question, understand that Sony have “idiots” as customers, especially in Europe.
There is a difference of ~200 Euros between Paris and rest of the EU when it comes to the new A-6000. Do you know what sort of voodoo magic is involved?
Exactly. They complain that it isn’t as good value as an A7… Well if the A7 is better value to you go and buy that. Why complain about the A7S when it is of no interest to them? because they are Sony users and they complain about FE because they can’t buy 49c lenses to go with it. They complain too many pixels, too few… The complain about no ‘real’ NEX-7 replacement when they themselves didn’t buy a NEX-7 until it hit the bargain bins. There are very few on here who don’t complain, VERY few.
Now that the low mp crowd has thier camera they will stop shouting no more mp and the high resolution crowd can finally get a long long long awaited camera.
Hi Barry,
What are you shooting that requires such high resolution? Can you post a link to your work. I’m intrigued……….!
Cheers,
Chris
If….. You are a fine art photographer wanting to print high quality 30×45’s or more you will need 36 mps or more.
I’ve seen some excellent and very large prints that predate 36MP sensors. Granted these were shot and printed by top-teir professionals though!
One of my 35mm slides of ducks was used for the 85’Kodak Colorama display at Grand Central Terminal.
I paint animals and use my photos for reference.
I require both the entire animal and enough detail to determine the structure of all the parts..scales,feathers,eyes etc.
http://www.animalsbybarry.com
Very nice Barry! What kit are you running currently?
I do not understand your question about a “kit”
Sorry, slang for “camera gear.”
A77,a65
Tamron 60mm f2 macro, 90mm f2.8mm macro, 180mm f3.5 macro
Sigma 50-500mm f5.6-6.3, 70-300mm f 4.5- 5.6mm macro.
Preordered Tamron 150-600mm.
Plus other stuff I dont use as often.
I often use Dotline dl-vn for easy one handed opperation of my long lens and I recently adapted a red dot scope, also for use with my long lens.
2500 $ for 12 Mpixels Full Frame camera :D… we’re back in the 2000’s 😉
I forgot the price includes a 409600 ISO sensor 😉
There is something really weird about this A7s launch. For most new cameras, the manufacturer will give prototypes to photographers and blogs so the can help build momentum for the product. Witness how Sony invited all the photographers for a weekend shoot for the A7/R launch. The A7s will supposedly SHIPPING in 3 short weeks and there is close to nothing available on the Internet. Almost no photographer has had access to the camera. There are close to no samples available to download. Sure, there’s a handful of videos created directly (or tightly supervised) by Sony. If the A7s is really so great Sony would have started the Internet hype via photographer previews, “leaks” by the marketing dept, image and video samples, road shows, events, etc.
Sony’s marketing has always been very bad. One is not allowed to be surprised anymore.
I have been thinking the same thing for a while. I am somewhat interested in this camera but I need to see and hear a lot more about this such as raw still quality more video etc.
I can think of two possibilities. Either the camera is really buggy and would prefer to keep a low profile or the A7s doesn’t deliver as promised. Seriously, I’ve seen more hype for a firmware update than the launch of this $2500 camera.
Low light- high price.
John Stanmeyer – World Press Photo
Interesting comment about the clean light. I was just taking photos at a friends martial art class the other day and using Canon 7D, iso 3200 with a 1.4 lens, under exposed 1 stop so I can increase the shutter speed and it was still only shooting 1/640th which is nowhere near fast enough to freeze some action. And the other problem was hard to get both sparring partners in focus.
Bringing my own light and faster lens are out of the question.
I know that a 7D is not the best high ISO performer, but with full frame I would like to use F4 and much higher ISO in this situation.
So this camera interests me and probably quite a few other people out there, so I think there is a point.
Nice try but still not enough cameras to make the switch…
What are you saying? You don’t like Sony’s rapid fire- throw stuff at the walls and see what sticks- approach?
Congrats to the 4 people who bought this.
Thank you. 🙂 I’m very happy.
Oh great, garbage comes early this year
If the A7 and A7R are any indication the A7s price will plunge shortly after launch. The will be made worse by Sony cannibalizing their own products with new and improved camera introduced at Photokina. People paying full price today are going to silly in a few months when you can buy this for half price.
I would a 24mp monochrome camera and the RX2 with the curved sensor and a compact lens. There is so much to look forward to. The high price of the A7s is a real blessing in disguise for me. 🙂
Apart from its obvious video advantages It is my opinion there is going to be a really good market for this camera for its photographic capabilities as long as it has good lowlight focusing capabilities.
As a professional camera used to take silent and natural lighting photography, this may be the one?
Lots of opportunities for good wedding, concert and similar situations where you are not adding to low existing light with your own gear. Imagine the creative posibilities.
The A7S is on special this weekend in Australia for AUD$2379.15. http://www.sony.com.au/product/ilce-7s
Which also includes LA-EA4 or other adapter.
You sure? Can’t see it saying the adapter is included on the Sony link.
Positive. It was never on the Sony AU site for any of the A7 series, but was definitely included (via redemption). The A7S has been added to the redemption site now and I have confirmed with Sony Australia.
redemption site? Do you have a link pls? Does it say or allude to the free adapter offer? Is it via Sony site only, purchases with any Aus retailer? How did you check with Sony btw, email or phone call?
Yes any Australian stock, the voucher is in the box. Redemption page: http://www.sony.com.au/microsite/a7redemption/ you will notice the T&C’s have been updated to include A7S (term 3).
Awesome thanks mate. That’s good to know.
This camera will be an incomplete tool for video freaks since it can’t record 4k internally, and it will be a deception for those who expect great stills performance. Like just any sensor, it starts noising at 3200ISO and the IQ depends then on how good the noise reduction soft is. The high ISO recording performance is due to larger pixels and thus smaller pixel count. Now, is 12 mpix a bargain, look at full sized shots of a D700 from Nikon and you can then see that the IQ matches the one of a simple D40 with a better dynamic range, Is that what you look for? A7S sensor is at base the same as D700 sensor. Let’s wait the first deceptions to come and with it first low price sales on e-bay that compete with the dumping prices of Sony that occurred in the mean time and where those who bought at full price at issue are those who get sucked. In Australia, the first dumping price is reality since a few days, others will follow. This camera will sell under 2000$ quiet soon.
Shitmeal, you are the most consistanty wrong poster in the history of SAR. Keep up the good work.
Everyone knows we are all personas created by the monologuing admin to spice the site up. I am the smartass jerk. You are the dumbass jerk. Keep up the good work.
So really you are just complaining about price, if you were actually complaining about being a deception you wouldn’t care if the price drops as it isn’t good no matter the price? Incomplete for video? You are joking right? Oh because the shitty little GH4 does internal 4K… Well think about it, the GH4 is really an $800 m43’s (being generous) it’s only party trick is internal 4K which apparently makes it worth twice the price!?
when will the FE lens ship? OH WAIT…… THEY DIDN’T EVEN MADE MORE THAN 5.
Does it matter? You couldn’t afford to buy any of them.
I’ve a leica.
And you must have like 30 lenses for it. 5 more are coming out this year, 5 more next year.
for lenses I’ve a D610. +100 available.
Good on you! Can I be your friend? Because you gots like lots of lenses to choose from. Oh and I have all your leica lenses and Nikon lenses at my disposal too, plus Canon, Pentax, Sony, Contax… Need I go on?
yes ofc.
Something is getting lost in the translation, your statements are incoherent.
No, that’s right – Riskinhos is an incoherent troll.
Learn how to shoot and you won’t need as much.
Oh noooeees! We can’t shoot anything unless we have hundreds.
On a serious note, you’re an idiot. Even to this day on my A-Mount, all I have is 35 1.8, 50 1.4, 16-50 2.8, 70-200 f2.8. You and the other parrots’ argument is soooooo invalid.
Can’t wait to pick this camera up for $1600 in 9 months… but do I really need 3 A7-class cameras?
No but you need to get your head examined for brain damage.
Ok, Einstein. Humanity will be at a great loss if you went and oft yourself. Feel free to disappoint humanity and go do that.
Interesting; you’re not only stupid you’re also violent.
Yes!!! Yes!!!!
Fight Sony meatheads fight!!!!!
Meanwhile a kid with his 5 year old nikon d40 is producing work you fanboy techies will never come close to with your Sony gadgets, bahahahaha.
Posted by a Sony A mount and E mount user.
“Posted by a Sony A mount and E Mount user” – So that would include you too then?
This 5 year old (assuming this story isn’t total BS which it likely is) that possesses these magical skills wouldn’t know one camera brand from the other. So the skills would be his/hers and not the camera. Anyone with even a basic knowledge of photography already knows that, apparently you don’t.
Then you admit to being an A mount and E mount user (also likely BS) making yourself a target of your own half baked statement. Not the sharpest tool in the shed are you
Hahahaha you meathead. You’re saying he’s not the sharpest tool in shed. Meanwhile you couldn’t even read his post correctly. He said the camera was 5 years old not some kid. Go and learn how to read dumbass.
Personally I would have the S and R if having more than one and wouldn’t bother with the ‘regular’ A7.
The A7 also serves and a shutter shock-free camera for long teles and a backup for the A7R. I doubt that short of the rumored A9 would make me switch out either of my cameras. I would love the silent shutter of the A7 but don’t see myself giving up resolution for it. I have no doubts we will one day be able to pick this camera up for really low prices. Although, I doubt I will pick this camera up, I’m glad to see Sony being aggressive with FE. It shows conviction.
A7S has EFCS of A7. Resolution is lower for sure, but that’s fine for me. If I need res I’d use the R. They both do different jobs and are more specialised, whereas the A7 is a bit of both and more suited to having just one of them. Absolutely nothing wrong with the A7 though, just for me if I had an A7R I would want the pool opposite in the A7S to compliment it. But video is also important to me.
I have the r and wish i had the regular. The shutter sound is so much nicer. I shoot often at 1600 iso and the megapixel advantage becomes moot, just waste of space at that point.
If price were no object i might just have two a7s’s
1 day earlier for the a7s review ^^
I’m getting some hands on time with this next week and some other Sony Imaging goodies, will be great to check it out.
Where abouts?
Western Australia
Sony event or a camera store preview? Hope you can put you own card in and walk away with some files. Test the lowlight focussing and noise/DR
Me too. There is already an Australian tester posting up shots and experiences so hopefully shouldn’t be a problem. It’s a Sony invite only event.
Where abouts. Link please..
Check out the A7/A7R group on FB. The tests aren’t great, but shows that Sony are ok with people publishing images.
I tried looking, but couldn’t locate. Do you have a direct link? Thanks
This is the link I found but can’t find the A7S images
https://m.facebook.com/A7susers?v=timeline&filter=1&refid=17