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I think it should be fine. Flash will work, but you won't necessarily have ADI support with every flash. You should still have TTL, so no problem there. When I use a flash, I bounce a lot or use it...

I think you're right - These are key issues. And it would not surprise me if Sony took more time (possibly most or all of 2014) to resolve them.

It's a valid concern. I don't like adapters, and I'd be priced out, too. There is also still the matter of IBIS and the lack of stabilized lenses. Big enough to justify continued production of...

I agree that a-mount with adapter is not so great. I'm not doing that, either! But I think that's going to be Sony's answer for the low end of their line. I think Sony *has* decided to keep native...

No reason to discount the idea. If Sony is serious about producing mirrorless professional sports cameras, the A-mount lens line has the fast, bright, long lenses needed for the demand. The...

I agree, this could be the case. We'll have to see how this plays out. Thanks for the reply.

Yes, the Greek Alpha has been on all the NEX cameras. But up to the A3000, E-mount cameras have been NEX and A-mount cameras have been Axxx with the 'x' becoming a number. The A3000 changed that...

I agree. If we were talking about a little bit of pincushion or barrel distortion, I would not have said anything. But the 18-135 really does need in-camera compensation or software correction...

Hi Roxanne, I advise caution with the 18-135 for the A550. It's not listed as A550 compatible and it does have that wavy line distortion. That would be a pain! Here's a link to the Sony...

It's too soon to say what they are. The A3000 is no A37, or even an A58. All indications consistently say we will not see a mirrorless A-mount until next year. So, it seems prudent to be a little...

I definitely see the reason for your position. But without some other technological improvement, the focus system on those cameras is going to be sort-of-slow CDAF. If Sony is serious with their...

Of course not! You should do what you do! I'll do what I do and everybody will do what they do. We don't all do the same things. These people are no threat to your business. They probably will get...

I got mine as a kit lens on my A57 and it's been a workhorse for stills and video. It's quiet, relatively small, and feels well-made with smooth zoom and focus. Lens reviewer Kurt Munger found that...

Probably not too important, no. It would not surprise me if it turned out that way. I simply hope I can afford whatever it is they come up with. If it works the way we hope it will work, I would...

It makes sense for Sigma to continue supporting A-mount at this point. It's not like the bulk of A-mount cameras will dry up and blow away over night. It's not like A-mount itself will suddenly...

I can believe all of those products lingered on as long as you claim, but it raises other questions. What was their market share at that point? How many units of the final models were actually...

With respect, a part of marketing is selling the lie. That sounds terrible, but I think it has always been so. You're correct when you say Sony no longer produces DSLRs. And you're certainly...

A lot more now that I have a better idea where your head is at. If we were sitting in the pub, it would all be good fun. On the web, sometimes it's hard to tell. So, cheers to the fun! I agree:...

Thanks, Dennis. It will be interesting to see what develops. I hope you're right, too. I like the ergonomics of the SLTs! It would be great if Sony turns out a line of mirrorless A-mounts that live...

I have not drawn a conclusion. I have pointed to a possibility supported by conditions in the marketplace. WaltKnapp has sound reasons for his skepticism. I've followed his posts over time. He has...