I will embed the Sony live press announcement on SonyAlphaRumors. The conference starts at 5pm PST time on January 5th. That’s…
8pm New York time
01.00 London time
02:00 Berlin time
10:00 Tokyo time
So far I do not expect any new E or A-mount photo camera announcement. There will be certainly new camcorders and maybe an E-mount camcorder too. But don’t worry, major E (and?) A-mount announcements will be made right before the CP+ show in early February. It’s 100% sure they will officially release the new FE lenses they pre-announced at Photokina. There are also rumors about a new A7000 and higher end FE camera. But I am yet not sure which one will come (or if both will come). And while I got reliable rumors about a new A-mount FF camera the source who gave me the info didn’t tell me when the camera would be released. Just to say there is some hope 🙂
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Nice to hear, but i guess Sony will surprise us again.
As the did with the A7 II…
Hope to see the A-Mount rumors this week. 😉
hopefully!!!!
Sony are very good at keeping their stuff under wraps. The majority of things that actually launch we hear about a couple days before it happens. Rumours are just that. A7, A7S, A7 II, RX1, A5100, RX10, RX100 III etc we literally hear about them a couple days before announcement.
Hi Andrea – any idea when we’re going to start seeing production versions of the new FE lenses? I’m itching to get my hands on the macro!
March.
24-240mm – Feb. 28/35/90 – March. According to Sony at least.
So the A7000 rumor is being downplayed now?
Yep! It’s been pushed to mid 2015. My guess it’s that they don’t want to release a high end apsc camera that would compete with the A7 series.
And how is an APS-C going to compete with a full frame, different market, different buyer.
Not really, when you consider the price of the FE lenses. There will be people who want to get into the emount system but can’t afford both the FF and the FE. Or, they like the small form factor of the apsc. Since the FE lenses fit the apsc, they’ve not released a new apsc emount lens in over a year – requiring any apsc shooter who wants newer lenses to buy the expensive FE. Same market, same buyers for their lenses.
Or they could just buy any of the 18 APSC lenses currently available for E-mount………
Or they can buy a whole bagful of Pentax screw-mount glass no-one wants and a five quid adaptor for less than I pay for a filter for my overpriced Nikon junk. CLUELESS YOU ARE. How much is an APSC NEX going for right now, HMMM, that’s a frigging good deal……….
a6000 is selling like hotcakes non-stop. with all these discounted price evrytone is just buying it. Canon and Nikon professionals are hiding the a6000 in their camera bag secretly and loving it when no one is around to see.
Amazon sales rank, top 100 items in photo and video, list limited to APS-C interchangeable lens cameras:
#13 Nikon D5200
#35 Nikon D3200
#39 Nikon D3300
#60 Canon T5
#63 Canon T31
#70 Sony A6000
Latest rumor this morning is Canon will use 52mp Canon sensor, not 46mp Sony sensor.
Will the new camera be introduced by Barbara Walters on 20-20?
That rumour also states that it uses a larger version of the 7D II sensor. Which would be a huge mistake by canon due to its already lack luster performance. Being out performed by the A77II sensor (even with SLT in front of it). Even if sony just put that larger version sensor in a mirrorless body they are looking sweet. If they have a new sensor it will be very embarrassing for Canon……
The rumor states it is based on the 4.2 micron 6D/7D pixel desighn.
The rumor does not claim it shares the same performance..more than likely it is upgraded and improved from the much older sensor.
Although many good arguments are being made for the superiority of the sony sensors there are also arguments on the other site….mostly on Canoncentric sites…that based on differrent criteria the Canon sensors are better.
Bottom line will not be the performance of the older sensors however, but rather the perfomance of the new sensors as it is almost certain that both the Sony and Canon sensors will be redesighned, and various reviewers will likely argue the superiority of each.
If true.. based on canons track record.. and if the sensor is based on an established design. We will not see a major performance increase in latitude, colour depth or noise….it has to be remembered that the 7D II is a new sensor design only released in September. Which is a good yard stick to see where canon is at. Especially if the 50MP sensor is based on this..cause for concern…
Because the lens I will be buying will only be available for Canon or Nikon mount I will have to choose one of those new cameras to put on my new lens.
Nikon is the only camera that will shoot in Tiff…which I prefer working with.
Canon however currently has some other advantages.
For me a lot depends on whether the new future Canon or Sony sensor is better.
I would preffer to continue with Sony cameras but the lack of suitable lenses..or compatability with suitable 3rd party lenses makes that option unlikely….unless something unexpected is introduced soon…
What sort of camera do you think this sensor will be in? Surely you don’t believe it is going to be in a $3000 5D? It is likely to be an $8000 1D series monster. Same with Nikon, they aren’t putting this (Sony version) in a D850 replacing the D810 that literally just came out. More likely to appear in a D4X. So if I were spending $10k on camera and lens I would rather get the Sony A-whatever (heck even A99 at this point) plus 500mm f4 G than an overpriced body and zoom.
Canon for about $4k 52mp
Nikon for about $3.6k 46mp
Sony for about $3.2-3.5k 46mp
Just my guess.
They will also be in more expensive flagship Canikon cameras.
Just my guess.
46MP here I come.
Is it just me who prefer JPEG images rendered by A7 than by A7II sensor ? The last one seems pushing blue colour and in general the image is more technical.
Hope A9/A7000 new sensor will impress me because I am going to to buy A9/A7000 or D750.
You spend $2000+ on a camera and shoot JPG? Don’t waste your money buy a point and shoot.
so you are saying that the only reason to buy a nice camera is the ability to shoot RAW? so what about FF sensor? AF? interchangeable lenses? ETC, ETC, ETC… some people like to shoot and don’t like to process and the JPEGS out of camera are good enough for them.
That is not what he is saying. He is saying “You spend $2000+ on a camera and shoot JPG? Don’t waste your money buy a point and shoot.”
why is it waste of money if you shoot JPEG?
God you’re dumb.
Am i dumb for asking the question? or are you dumb because you cant answer it? there is a lot more reason to buying an expensive camera then the ability to shoot RAW and for the majority of the population they have no need for the RAW file. So for Joe Shmo who loves to shoot but doesn’t want to to spend time editing a RAW file, then JPEG is just fine for him. That fact doesn’t make his purchase unjustified. I happen to know a few pro photographers off hand that shoot JPEG and Im sure there are plenty more.
You are mixing the issues. People can spend their money for whatever they want, but others can find a specific purchase to be a stupid idea.
It is his money why would you bother what he should buy..pathetic
Get the D750, you’re going to love it. 🙂
minus that horrific lens flare artifact
I’ve seen that lens flare before ….
http://petapixel.com/2014/03/06/sony-admits-a7-a7r-light-leak-problem-heres-temporary-fix/
light leak and lens flare are 2 completely different things…
Sure, but they’re both manufacturing errors that affect the quality of the photo. Sony is not immune.
i never said they were… but the Nikon lens flare problem, in my opinion, is a lot bigger of a problem. i have not seen any images ruined by light leak on the Sony camera but have seen a ton of images ruined by the light flare issue. and not saying there are no images ruined by the light leak, i just have not seen any.
Why do you think it’s a bigger problem?
because its more prevalent and more likely to ruin an image. tons of images have light flare and any of those could be ruined by the issue. with the light leak issue i haven’t seen any images ruined by the leak. obviously i have seen images ruined by light leak, but the one found on Sony.
Lots of images here:
http://community.sony.com/t5/Alpha-NEX-Cameras/A7-A7R-Light-leaks/td-p/254835
I’m not sure it’s fair to say it’s more or less prevalent based on whether or not one has seen the images. It only seems to affect some of the cameras, not all, and it is an interruption of a naturally occurring lens flare. The flare is not the issue; it’s the dark band that chops off part of the flare. In contrast, the Sony leak is totally unwanted light entering where it shouldn’t. Both errors affect a portion of the owners, not every camera sold.
the light leak issue also seems less of an issue since there is an easy work around with some tape or a hair tie. from what i have seen with the flare issue its caused by something internal.
Yes, and there’s a simple home fix for that too: http://nikonrumors.com/2014/12/22/nikon-d750-reflectionflare-issue-possible-solution-found.aspx/
The simple fix is not to buy junk cameras like the Nikon D750-POS (that’s the new model designation).
That will void your warranty if it becomes dislodged and cost many hundreds of dollars in repair costs, never mind many thousands in lost revenue if you are working professionally. That’s also not a very bright idea with a mirror moving many times a second. You should wait for a proper solution from Nikon.
Yep, stick foreign matter in there and say goodbye warranty.
Agreed. However, the home repair illustrates how simple the eventual solution will be.
Yes, most are simple solutions. Nikon should adopt a modern platform, one minus a mirror, one that offers a simplified design and precision modular assembly too. The mirror-box has had a good run, but as we see here with the D600, D750 & D810, they’re dropping the ball way to often. No excuses needed, their professional customers, for the most part, aren’t happy.
Why? How many? How were they treated by Nikon? You have no clue, why do you insist so badly? Why don’t you go see one of your numerous girlfriends? (LOL)
Those who have to ask don’t know and those WHO ACTUALLY HAVE A CLUE switched over to Canon………….
BTW, WTF is up with you with the “numerous girlfriends” comment, are you a retarded 12 year old……….. good god.
Well, I’m in the minority I guess, as I am quite happy, but I question that there is objective proof that Nikon pros are, for the most part, unhappy with them. I, too, would love to see a mirrorless FF Nikon that can still use the F-mount. Something like the niche DF without the mirror. I believe it will come. The A7 series has opened the gates, and other manufacturers will benefit from Sony’s successes and screw-ups.
Oh yes – GENIUS IDEA. I can see it now, that POS mod coming unstuck mid-assignment.
Correct. The Sony issue is a predicable design issue (specific to one situation) and it can be addressed by a thoughtful user. Nikon’s isn’t and causes doubt as to the usability of the camera under all normal shooting conditions.
The Nikon A/F sensor flare occurs under normal camera operation. In contrast, the Sony “light-leak” occurs only under specific conditions, those where the cameras internal sensitivity is severely amplified (when ambient levels are high) by placing neutral density over the lens. In other words, under normal shooting conditions the Nikon could very well display the A/F sensor flare issue. But under normal conditions the Sony will not as its working well within its design criteria.
We can predict to a tee when and where the Sony issue will raise its head, in contrast the Nikon A/F flare is completely random and that, is a huge problem, especially for the professional user!
The Nikon too happens under specific and predictable conditions. Thom Hogan is a Nikon blogger, and has extensively researched this flare. A quote: “This problem is not going to affect most shooters. It’s only going to impact those shooting into light sources, and then only at some very specific, narrow angles. Moreover, it seems clear the problem isn’t in every D750 body.”
http://www.dslrbodies.com/newsviews/nikon-issues-statement-on.html
“Lots of images”? With a lens cap at ISO16000 at 30sec. That is certainly something that is not going to affect most shooters and it isn’t affecting every camera either. If you are commenting with the intent to balance things, let people here bash a bit, we are all tired of Canikon trolls.
I’m glad you see the distinction in the two camera issues. But I can also understand the frustration these issues bring to all users. As you state, the issue we’ve seen with the Sony long exposure daylight light leak is basically one of a self-inflicted nature, its easily addressed by a resourceful user and without any chance of voiding ones warranty.
Yep, that’s what’s know as a “bug feature” But the Nikon fiasco is what’s known as a monumental FU when it bites you on the A$$ where money & reputation is concerned like that poor wedding photog.
Are you tired? I am so sorry…
Can you predict where all point sources of light may be and how they are going to affect your A/F sensor whilst working in studio environment? For example, you may be lucky enough to be the still photographer working on a movie production. There will be many dozens of point sources to contend with, you won’t be in control of your environment, the lighting gaffer will and no one will be interested in working with your “potential” camera issues. All the examples we have seen that display this “A/F sensor flare issue” are from a single point-source of light and that is the best-case scenario here.
Thom Hogan is a good camera technologist, but is he the best judge of wether this issue will effect “all” photography? Only you can make that call for your level of involvement in photography. From my perspective, this issue needs addressing ASAP.
There are “no reshoots” for those still photographers working on our fictional movie set example, just lost reputations & income.
This issue could seriously hurt Nikon if not resolved in a professional & timely manner!
Wow, you thought about this. Pity CI Sales won’t/can’t accept the obvious…….
I don’t disagree with anything you’ve said here. Any camera manufacturer should fix any problems found with their camera. I had a d600 which was fixed and works fine. This issue with the d750, though serious for those who it affects, is limited in scope and is unlikely to go unaddressed. It’s simply not worth the hyperbole found on this site, especially since Sony is no stranger to manufacturing errors.
The difference is, and its a big one, Nikon are a platform orientated toward professional imaging. Within professional circles there is little loyalty to brand, most are brand agnostic, most will up and leave if this carries on. Sony cater to a different user-group, Sony’s issues by comparison affect their user-base to a far lesser extent. Most hyperbole I see comes not from the average Sony user, but those dissatisfied that Sony are going in a different direction from Nikon. The Sony compressed RAW is a good example. Many professional Canon users have adopted the Sony platform as a second system in order to access the 36MP Sony sensor and are completely happy with Sony’s file implementation.
And we’re here because we like where Sony are going. It’d be a better place if we could loose the Nikon trolls. LOL
Just spotted this (page-top). Sounds like our troll.
http://youtu.be/0kWWunpeB8I
Really? How many?
Obviously not you Nikon Jack-A$$………
I agree that professionals are brand agnostic, but it is an either very rich or very disturbed professional that will toss an entire system over a manufacturing defect that affects only a portion of the cameras. It’s not as if every D750 coming off the line has this defect, and any professional who is watching the bottom line will simply return the camera and rely on their backup until such time as an acceptable model is shipped. I guarantee professionals have more invested in lenses and accessories than bodies, and will have one if not two backups available. In any case, professionals are not early adopters either; most will wait this out until these bugs are flattened.
Quite disheartening really, during the film days Nikon were by far the better manufacturer. However, today, if I were to recommend a traditional DSLR system, it would undoubtedly be Canon. Nikon are going the way of Kodak, they’re lacking innovation and vision, they’re becoming complacent. Fuji are an good example of an thoughtful company, they embrace modern innovation, yet they’re able to design for people with traditional sensibilities. If Fuji could get a proper grasp of video, they would give Sony a run for their money.
Why do you say that “Our next generation of still shooters will undoubtedly be mirror-less shooters as still assignment budgets are all but gone, and delivery must become near instantaneous”. I don’t see how style of camera has anything to do with the two reasons you state. Would you elaborate?
Everything is web-based, instantaneous & real-time. Kids won’t wait for anything. They aren’t interested in stills for media, want video content & reviews of everything. Still media will wither on the vine within the next few generations if the kids get their way.
Question to ask yourself. Who are you shooting for? If you’re a hobbyist, carry on with your DSLR, none will matter. If you are a professional better start thinking motion. Wedding were the last refuge for high-paying stills gigs, look at them now, everyone wants FILMS. Everyone wants their 15 minutes.
Now. Who will be buying your work after the old balding AD guy retires? A YouTube generation kid that’s who…….
Are you Cedric under another name?
Yes, my name is Jeff. Yours? Happy New Year BTW.
And a happy one to you, too!
You too CI. and please excuse the horseplay!
Happy new year to you Jeffrey! It’s been a while my old friend, I’ll be seeing you at CES you old rascal. Hope you are keeping up the good work at my former stomping ground (have you fixed those audio issues yet? LOL). C.
Jeff, you are a scalawag.
Yes, it happens in the presence of practical lights, bare flash, the sun shall we go on. Any bright light-source has the potential to flare that sensor.
It won’t happen if you don’t have any of the above:
So that eliminates if you are super cautious or twitchy:
football photography at night, theatre photography, ANY indoor shooting with practicals. Movie sets, industrial work, engineering photography, real-estate work……………….. and on……….MAYBE IT’LL SHOW UP FOR YOU, BUT PROBABLY NOT, BUT POSSIBLY, BUT I’VE NEVER SEEN IT, THAT’S A RELEIF. But there is one absolute guarantee, if its going to happen it’ll be epic. It’ll sneak up behind you and shaft you right in the ASS in the worse possible way!
Stop being an apologist Nikon moron, get on the horn to your pals at Nikon HQ and say. “GET YOUR CRAP TOGETHER ASAP.”
BTW, Thom Hogan, he’s not the best guy to advise you on where this’ll effect you, he’s a Nikon blogger not a photographer of note……. FFS.
Yes, as the dude said, POINT-SOURCE LIGHTS. You’re a peach when it comes to being a Nikon apologist and blind to the obvious!
Specific conditions, like in sunlight outdoors, or any point source or spot light inside or at a music venue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ncN6ceeX1Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKxrzX2bFvM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LynWn0DvdO0
Because unlike you he’s not an idiot.
A random issue (Nikon’s) effects reliability. A predicable issue (Sony’s) only effects usability. We can adapt to usability issues, all cameras suffer them, but reliability issues are unacceptable, especially for a professional user.
I would call a wiggling lens mount a random issue as well. In any case, any criticism of the D750 can be matched with something from the A7 series. Few cameras come out of the gate without manufacturing slip-ups.
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/you-cna-now-change-the-e-mount-of-your-camera-with-a-full-metal-mount/
Why are you matching tit-for-tat? My A7R has an A7S mount, four screws if it irks you – EASY FIX, even a moron like you could do it.
BTW, why are you bitching at Cedric, he answered your question succinctly AND accurately. Your a dolt if you cannot see and accept that!
WTF has that got to do with him answering your question as asked. IDIOT YOU ARE!
Hardly comparable, the “light leak” was just a troll talking point. The flare issue is real and will likely require camera replacement. Nikon sucks and CI Sales is a troll.
I’ve taken thousands of images with the d750. None affected by flare. In fact, it’s difficult to create the flare issue, even intentionally.
Yes, it’s still a real issue. As is light leak, the shutter vibration on the a7r, the freezing ibis on the a77ii. A troll or fanboy will attack the rival brand claiming that these rather minor possible defects leave the rival brand worthless.
Fact is, even with possible flare issues affecting 0000.001% of images taken, the d750 is probably the best all around full frame dslr currently on the market.
And objectively speaking, it’s quite possible the a9 or a99ii leapfrog over the d750, and becomes the best all around.
If you’re still within the return grace period of your seller send it back immediately. Like the defective D600 the D750 will have terrible resale value. No one will touch that camera on the used market, stop fooling yourself and dump it before it’s worthless.
0000.0001% BS
Cool effect. Where in the custom settings do I turn that on in my canon?
It reminds me of watching one of those fake ghost hunter programs, when the ghost hunter claims camera flare is a ghost that human eyes can’t see. In that series of shots, there must be a apparition floating above the street. There is nothing wrong with the camera.
Really. When Canon had an issue like this with the 5D3. Back they all went, they got fixed overnight by CPS, no cost, little inconvenience. Hopefully NPS will man-up too.
Your point? Yes, out of hundreds of thousands of d750 images, you find the banding in a very small number. In fact, it’s not even that obvious in 1 of the examples you posted. It is also easily fixable with the simplicity of a slight crop, or a graduated filter.
Not denying that it is an issue. It is an imperfection. But I’ve shot over 3000 images with the d750, and haven’t had the banding affect a single image.
I’ve also shot about 200,000 images with the a100/a55/a77/a99… And have “lost images” to various camera and lens issues. None significant.
Yes, a troll will say — ooooh, brand “x” has a wobbly battery door. The whole brabd is therefore garbage.
The jealousy over the d750 on this board is amusing, the need to bring it down.
Fact is, if Sony wanted to, they could easily build a camera better than the d750. The a99 has a better build quality. Improve the ISO performance by a full stop, and give it an actual full frame AF system, and you’d have a superior camera (with its better live view, etc).
No jealously. SIMPLY STOP EXCUSING THEM. HOLD THEIR FEET TO THE FIRE. WE DESERVE BETTER.
Is Sony consumer better?
It really is, sorry to say.
They moved the AF box up to close to shrink the camera down. I’d be pissed off, and it affects more than just a few. Looks like class action lawsuit on the way.
Lol. No. Do a7r owners have a class action suit for shutter vibration? Or a77ii owners for ibis locking up? Or a55 for ghosting?
In fact, according to imaging-resource testing, all traditional dslrs have the banding issue, but it is more pronounced in some d750 models.
Out of curiosity, I tried to re-create the banding issue on my d750. I took about 20 flare shots at different angles, and I couldn’t even create the banding issue. Not even when intentionally trying to.
BADBADBAD – no excuses!
They already posted the fix to this. Just shoot with the camera upside down. I’m not kidding.
As pointed out NUMEROUS TIMES. The issue with Sony was user initiated (all cameras do that under those conditions) note to clueless operators, COVER YOUR EFFIN CAMERA IF YOU DO THAT its user 101 crap. But the Nikon issue is SLOPPY DESIGN AND EVEN SLOPPIER MANUFACTURE. Period!
Canon will pick-up the slack as per…….
Minus lens flare, crappy shutter speed and last years FPS, outdated live view, mediocre HD video and high cost. But meh, it does have dual card slots and an impressive grip.
High cost? Factor in some lenses and the Nikon kit is cheaper.
Lenses are plentiful with any system these days and at any price point. Nikon doesn’t have the AF Sony Zeiss lens options I prefer either. AF in the right circumstances is worth it’s weight in gold. No 135mm Zeiss AF, no camy cam for this guy.
Really? Last time I looked, there were only 2 native FF primes available for E-mount.
Let’s take an example. A simple kit with zoom, and a couple of primes. Let’s say 35mm and 50mm, as there’s no Sony Zeiss 85mm yet.
I’ll use Canadian pricing for the hell of it…
Nikon D750 with 24-120mm f4 – $2850
Nikkor 35mm f1.8G – $510
Nikkor 50mm f1.8G – $215
TOTAL – $3575
Sony A7II with 28-70mm f3.5-5.6 – $2300
Sony Zeiss 35mm f2.8 – $750
Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 – $950
TOTAL – $4000
The gap would be even greater if I could find pricing on the D750 with the Nikkor 24-85mm f3.5-4.5, a better lens for comparison.
I’m not trying to say Nikon is better than Sony, I use both myself. I’m just pointing out the cost argument doesn’t fly when you add lenses.
Yes, but only if you satisfied with cheap old glass that would hardly do the superbe sensor justice.
ahahaha… someone hasn’t been keeping up.
The Nikon 1.8G series are thoroughly modern, and more than a match for anything Sony Zeiss has produced so far. Same with zooms.
Thanks though, it’s nice to have a comment that’s easily refuted.
The Nikon 1.8G is a POS, you need to “keep up” because you’re lost in Nikon fantasyland.
That comment only highlights your ignorance.
Good day.
Tell us, how does the Sony consumer lens enhance your art above the Nikkor? It would be nice to see some shots that illustrate this. Your own stuff please, no copying and pasting from other nerds’ websites.
>The Nikon 1.8G series are thoroughly modern, and more than a match for anything Sony Zeiss has produced so far<
You jumped the shark with that one……………
Really, how so?
I have both the Nikkor 35mm f1.8G and the Sony Zeiss FE 35mm f2.8, and they are both excellent lenses. If I had to pick between them, I’d pick the Nikkor. It’s faster, and half the price.
I have no axe to grind. I use both systems.
FE 1.8/55
+1
Yep. Ready my mind.
What’s your point?
Are you serious sally?
See above.
>Please enlighten me. If you’re suggesting the 55mm is a good lens, I agree, it’s an excellent lens and I have one. If you’re suggesting it’s better than the Nikkor 50mm, again I would agree, although the Nikkor is no slouch.
So again, what’s your point?<
There, good boy you get it, yeah………….
Yeah, I get that you have no point.
Nikon 50’s are crap, maybe that’s the point.
Fanboys. smh
No smart comeback, true hurts eh!
Did you mean truth?
Obviously it would allude you if we told you. Or are you playing dumb for a reason?
Please enlighten me. If you’re suggesting the 55mm is a good lens, I agree, it’s an excellent lens and I have one. If you’re suggesting it’s better than the Nikkor 50mm, again I would agree, although the Nikkor is no slouch.
So again, what’s your point?
What’s the point?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kWWunpeB8I
Your Nikon glass BLOWS, that’s the point! You Nikon guys like talking in circles, that’s the point!
Nikon guys lol
I use Nikon and Sony kit. Each have their merits. Personally, I’m more interested in the photographs I can take with my kit than the name on it.
How about you?
Excellent points as always, but my dear fellow the video just happens to be a bit of alright on this seven hundred and fifty, if you buy a new camera don’t you want it to be new and shiny? If not, might I suggest buying second hand from that chap George down the road, he sold me this wonderfull new camera called a hazelleaf or something, takes this new invention called ‘film’ jolly good fun!
Great fun indeed, shoot film and play lawn Jarts. Welcome to the 70’s.
As a true gentleman I love shooting but nothing fancy like film. Geese, fox, perhaps an elephant or two, wen need be some unfriendly natives. But I never hurt any important people. No rush to move into the ’70’s my imaginary chummy, the 1860’s are fine for another 5 years. Chin chin
…which you never tried yourself, but you have read about, from some other nerd who read about it, which in turn…
I did try it out. The shutter was loud too, but the grip and size. Well, it was perfect. I’ll admit that- probably the perfect sized camera ever. I’m considering Nikon if Sony can’t get their A mount together. But, the D750 is still way overpriced IMO and gimped out.
I think that they might just announce a low end e-mount camera like what they did at CES last year. And a month after that they announced the a6000 followed by the a77ii.
If my guesses are correct…. They will announce the a-mount stuff at the same time of the year they announced the a77ii? So maybe:
2014:
January: a5000
February: a6000
March: a77ii
2015:
January: a5x00
February: a7000
March: a99ii
a7000 will be targeted for PRO sports photographer //Wedding and the a5100 was just recently announced.
rumor has it, a3100, rx20 (4k) and a5 (no evf)
A3500 is already out. But maybe an A3500 replacement. RX20 possibly, depends how well it’s sold. I could definitely see an A5 in Jan though.
An APSC mirrorless with no fast lenses for a pro sports photographer? How do you figure?
French “Chasseur d’images” is talking about a 24/240 mm for E mount. Do you confirm ?
The 24-240mm is the lens coming first of the next wave of lenses, supposed to be shipping in Feb. Sony has stated this, not a rumour.
This is the Consumer ELECTRONICS Show. I’d expect to see Auto Stereo Systems, PlayStations. TVs, Mobile Phones, etc.
Consumer E-Mount Show. you got it wrong.
Actually CES and PMA merged a few years ago and while mostly Consumer Electronics, it has a significant photography flavor as well.
And Sony cameras, they are all consumer electronics. What did you think?
Andrea:
-Is there any new info about 85 1.4 (1.8) FE lens? in this year announced? Or maybe at least the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar SAL 85 F1.4 Z version II?
-And do you know any leather case for a sony a7s plus a loxia size lens?
Because the normal leather case would be too big for it.
Thanks,
Daniel
Add to that the previous rumor on the 135mm 1.8 SSM.
Holy hell, the DoF would be thin with a 135mm f/1.8 on a A7!! 😮
It will go like this:
Sony will formally announce the new lenses (28 +adapters/35/90/24-240) and they will update the roadmap around the same time with the next wave of lenses which will probably include an 85/90/100mm and 70-300mm plus some other stuff like a wide prime and either a faster 50 or a more cost effective 50. Hopefully a smallish longer lens like a slower 70-200mm or a prime.
Same with the A-Mounts, they will announce some new ones in development once the current ‘new’ ones have been announced, most likely redone versions of 85/135.
What about a specs? Internal 4k or not?
How are rumors developing for new versions of zooms for a6000 and future “NEX” style cameras? I think I heard about Sony re-doing the kit 16-50 and re-doing the Zeiss branded 16-70?
The A7000 rumor keeps getting pushed back by months, and there is no roadmap for any APS-C emount lenses.
Why do you need a road map for a system that already has 18 lenses??
Because he’s a Nikon Troll.
Perhaps they wish for lenses that actually work, and are different.
D750- POS
That’s pretty bad given you don’t know its there unless you chimp every frame……………..
Yes, it’s really bad. And you don’t always have a second chance to get an important shot.
Here’s a revolutionary idea!
Crop!
Seriously… this issue only happens in unique circumstances, and even the dullest spark of creativity would solve it. And if you are a “”pro”” who can afford a 750, buy another damn body to use in these situations.
Buy another body to use outdoors in direct sunlight and indoors when using light bulbs. Brilliant!
Pros use specialized tools for specialized tasks. There’s a reason you see them lugging around multiple bodies. What the D750 does well, which is almost everything, it does flawlessly. Best in class. The flaw that is the cut off lens flare should be easily solved by another body. hardly a POS, definitely an acceptable compromise.
As for non-high budget pro’s or non-pro’s? You either shouldn’t be looking at $2300 cameras, or you should apply my aforementioned genius 100% effective solution…
Zoom out and Crop!
You’re obviously not serious here………..
……..but just in-case you are YOU’RE A MORON if you believe what you wrote!
Is there a roadmap to replace the defective D750-POS?
Buy a Canon 6D, it comes with a built-in GPS. WTF do you want with a road-map in 2015 dumbkopf.
RX2 with curved sensor? Maybe a fixed lens aps-c camera with curved sensor and an 35mm 1.4 equivalent? I dont need either FF or interchangeable lenses..
Hope the BMPCC mk2 takes this sensor with a global shutter! 😀
only lowpriced A7000 4k intern for 599,-$ is on my interest. more mony for that
bloatware is nonsense and hope ablody pricewar with samsung. i do not care who
winns this, i do only look on my moneybag.. and taht is cool nice new year franky
Good luck with that.
This reminds me of conversation with CI Sales & Sony Sony Sony!
http://youtu.be/0kWWunpeB8I
I can’t argue with your math. I’ve been looking at Nikon, but I don’t know what to make of it. I’m really pleased with my Zeiss 50mm 1.4 and 135mm 1.8. I’d need to replace those. Now ofcourse, you have the 135mm APO, but no AF. I have no idea how that 50mm 1.8 stacks up as I could…I could live without 1.4. My understanding is the contrast isn’t as good wide open. That nikkor 135mm F2 with variable bokeh or whatever you call it…it looks interesting as I just started reading up. I thought maybe if this A mount really goes south I’ll just do DSLR with Nikon for the fast glass stuff and a few u nder 50mm primes with an A7II. Not sure yet.