Not really, it's known that the so-called pellix ( old Canon term ) or translucent ( probably Sony's term ) only diverts about 1/3 of a stop of light independently of the total light perceived. That's quite different than 1/3 of the total light, practically negligible!
For obvious reasons many sports and wildlife photographers prefer APS-C sensors - (i.e. an A700 successor) and 10fps makes more sense there. I also think that APS-C - which is close to the image size of a 35mm cine camera - is also plenty enough for HD video.I think it is impossible to tell how well consumer or professional will react; but it could be well embraced. If IQ and image control (i.e. DOF, exposure, etc.) are on par with current mirrored offerings, the pro market will embrace it. They just want what will do the job the best. If video doesn't do it for you, 10 FPS stills with continuous focus should give sports and wildlife shooters something to consider. A certain sector of the consumer market also might not care. They will pit spec against spec and not understand any compromise that might be inherent in the design. My guess is the only ones that won't give it a chance are the advanced amateur market. We seem to think we know it all and have the unique ability to judge a product before it is available.
Not really, it's known that the so-called pellix ( old Canon term ) or translucent ( probably Sony's term ) only diverts about 1/3 of a stop of light independently of the total light perceived. That's quite different than 1/3 of the total light, practically negligible!
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If they are going to do this it would sure be nice to see AF revised so it could work with much less light and therefore work well in more situations. We are stuck at the moment with AF still only doing as well on light sensitivity as it did when it was invented.
it is great , if they go this route I will be very happy, an advanced pro level EVF is much better than OVF for macro and portrait.
huh, disagree , I think Sony should go pixel based and high megapixel more than 35 mp and just get S-RAW mode like the 5D2.
How exactly is it known that the pellicle (pellix) mirror only diverts 1/3 of a stop of light from the film or sensor? Honestly, the only source of information I've seen on this was a Wikipedia article on the Canon Pellix camera (see link), and unfortunately, Wikipedia articles often are written by people who don't have much of a clue what they're talking about.
Oh, sorry, I forgot that only video matters and such improvements would be for still photography
Walt
Thanks, Mike. A little research always helps - especially around rumors. Painful to see that the SAR rumor announcement mixes EXMOR HD (which is CMOS ) with Super HAD CCD pictures directly under the "article" headline - give me a break.
First, I hope you are not saying that I am promoting it. I am taking the wait and see approach I always take. I don't pre-judge any vaporware other than maybe the reported specifications. For instance if these cameras exist, 10FPS with continuous focus should garner a whoooooole lotta attention. I don't care how they make improvements as long as the improvements are reliable and don't compromise something else that I value. I'm not hung up on tradition. Of course if the loss of light is too severe, that would be a compromise I could not accept. If there is no OVF, I would hesitate to embrace it, but would not rule it out. It's wait and see for me.Alpha Jack wrote:
My guess is the only ones that won't give it a chance are the advanced amateur market. We seem to think we know it all and have the unique ability to judge a product before it is available.
Seems to me like the EVF & pellicule promoters are the ones doing that. Promoting an experimental approach as the future of all when it's not out.
Walt
Okay...awkward moment here. I am rebutting myself. I actually don't have an opinion on whether this rumor is true or not. In fact I might actually lean toward doubt. I wrote this having had only one cup of coffee which is always a bit risky. I do believe that we are getting AXX cameras. I do believe there could be a future FF AXX. Regarding the next FF model being in that series...I dunno. Still, it is intriguing to consider and I do think that if it is well executed and minimizes the compromises could be a huge hit and could very well create a new market for FF a-mount glass.First, I hope you are not saying that I am promoting it. I am taking the wait and see approach I always take. I don't pre-judge any vaporware other than maybe the reported specifications. For instance if these cameras exist, 10FPS with continuous focus should garner a whoooooole lotta attention. I don't care how they make improvements as long as the improvements are reliable and don't compromise something else that I value. I'm not hung up on tradition. Of course if the loss of light is too severe, that would be a compromise I could not accept. If there is no OVF, I would hesitate to embrace it, but would not rule it out. It's wait and see for me.Alpha Jack wrote:
My guess is the only ones that won't give it a chance are the advanced amateur market. We seem to think we know it all and have the unique ability to judge a product before it is available.
Seems to me like the EVF & pellicule promoters are the ones doing that. Promoting an experimental approach as the future of all when it's not out.
Walt
Second, this is a rumor that has a bit more behind it than the average rumor. It has a real patent behind it and has been reported consistently since at least early June. I have been quick in the past to call out unlikely rumors (entry level bodies without video to be announced at a broadcasting convention...geez). I have not really bought into any of the 7xx rumors. In the end it is just a gut feeling, but I believe this rumor and I understand the benefits as well as the risks of compromise. We shall see. My hope is that this is the homerun we need to continue the a-mount for years to come. IMHO, it has the potential to have more of an impact on our beloved mount than a new 7xx, 8xx, or 9xx.
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