...build us a SLT or mirrorless full frame camera with lots of megapixels, an AF working with long lenses even in low light, the Achilles heel of the a7RII, and true support for A- mount (the other A7RII heel). I know you've got the skills and knowledge and I don't care what you call it but "a99II" sounds nice.
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I'm with you 100% although I think they should offer a lower end model to compete with the d610/d750. Here's my ideas for the 2 cameras:
A99ii: $2300
36 megapixels
A77ii type autofocus with over 100 points cross type and wider coverage autofocus sensor
Between 6 and 8 frames per second.
EVF like the Leica q 3.68 megapixels
Same LCD as a99 and a77ii.
Keep NFC and wireless as in a77ii.
Remove the AA filter for maximum sharpness.
Dual bionz x proessors for quick operation
A99r: $3200
46 megapixel sensor from a7rii
Same autofocus as a7rii
Between 4 and 6 frames per second. Since this is the high resolution version we don't need so many FPS.
3.68 megapixel EVF or higher
Same LCD as above
NFC and Wi-Fi as above
Remove AA filter as above
Dual bionz x processors as above
Ability to control flash with camera body no need for an on-board flash or flash on hot shoe.
Make it rugged like a pentax camera for shooting landscapes in non ideal conditions.
Sony should launch a new "kit" lens for the a99ii. A 24-105 f4 G lens that comes bundled with the a99ii for $700 more. It's a lens that I think would sell well bundled or separately. I would buy it bundled if it was as good as the Canon version and I think a lot of folks would as well.
Sony should also launch 2 new flash units. The hvl-f60m is a great flash once the firmware fixed the overheating issue, however they should launch a new mid range and high end flash at more reasonable prices.
1. Hvl-f50m. A step up from the hvl-f43m. $350
2. Hvl-f65m. A step up from the 60. $450
Both should offer wireless receiving from the camera bodies without the need for optical triggering. And both cameras should offer compatibility with wireless triggers for other flash units and older Sony flash units.
I know most if not all of this will not happen, but it never hurts to dream big does it? Just my 2 cents.
Jordan
A99ii: $2300
36 megapixels
A77ii type autofocus with over 100 points cross type and wider coverage autofocus sensor
Between 6 and 8 frames per second.
EVF like the Leica q 3.68 megapixels
Same LCD as a99 and a77ii.
Keep NFC and wireless as in a77ii.
Remove the AA filter for maximum sharpness.
Dual bionz x proessors for quick operation
A99r: $3200
46 megapixel sensor from a7rii
Same autofocus as a7rii
Between 4 and 6 frames per second. Since this is the high resolution version we don't need so many FPS.
3.68 megapixel EVF or higher
Same LCD as above
NFC and Wi-Fi as above
Remove AA filter as above
Dual bionz x processors as above
Ability to control flash with camera body no need for an on-board flash or flash on hot shoe.
Make it rugged like a pentax camera for shooting landscapes in non ideal conditions.
Sony should launch a new "kit" lens for the a99ii. A 24-105 f4 G lens that comes bundled with the a99ii for $700 more. It's a lens that I think would sell well bundled or separately. I would buy it bundled if it was as good as the Canon version and I think a lot of folks would as well.
Sony should also launch 2 new flash units. The hvl-f60m is a great flash once the firmware fixed the overheating issue, however they should launch a new mid range and high end flash at more reasonable prices.
1. Hvl-f50m. A step up from the hvl-f43m. $350
2. Hvl-f65m. A step up from the 60. $450
Both should offer wireless receiving from the camera bodies without the need for optical triggering. And both cameras should offer compatibility with wireless triggers for other flash units and older Sony flash units.
I know most if not all of this will not happen, but it never hurts to dream big does it? Just my 2 cents.
Jordan
Sounds great alpha. I just feel Sony abandons wildlife and sports photographers by pushing a system that just isn't on par with Canikon's specs regarding low light AF and lenses above 200 mm. With a new SLT, they would. And how about their loyalty to us who owns a bunch of great legacy lenses by providing a camera (read a7RII) that seems to work better with at least short Canon lenses than those LA-EA-adapted ones? Was the new camera shipped premature? Is it a firmware issue? Nikon seems to test, re-test and re-test every new camera before it hits the market.
Buttons252
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The A99ii sounded nice, then i checked my wallet. nope im stuck with a77 for a couple years...
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There is a conspiracy to convince Sony that they are the UNDISPUTED CHAMPION of CUTE LITTLE CAMERAS.
I sincerely hope that Sony realizes that they are the Digital Camera Champion. That NO Camera matches a77II for price and specifications. That NO Camera matches the A99II concept of 50MP and improvement over a77II specs.
Nothing is even close. Certainly not 5DIII. Certainly not the Canon Fantasy 5DS/R.
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The reality is that JPEGs will be delivered to the Editor's desk. No photographer can afford to continue to submit 20MP images in competition with 50MP. No photographer.
I agree 100% about abandoning its loyal A mounters. Regarding lenses over 200mm I again agree. I think canon has a good system with offering f2.8 and f4 options at a lower cost. I think Sony should offer this to the A mount shooters with a 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 f2.8 and f4 options. Granted these would be speacilty lenses and like the 500 mm lens they offer, built to order and most likely more costly to purchase which would be par for the course for sony, however at least we would have the options. I really hope sony continues the A mount be it with the SLT or without I just hope it continues because the a7 series is way to uncomfortable for myself to shoot for long periods while my a77ii is just about perfect and I can shoot all day no problem. It's not looking good for A mount at the moment but I guess time will tell.
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leonche64
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This is a joke right?
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The A77ii fills that niche just fine. FF isn't needed for wildlife and sports and even Canon recognized that when they came out with the 7Dii that out performs any of their FF cameras for speed and AF.
Seeing the problems Nikon has had with many of their new cameras that required fixes I don't believe that is true. They seem worse than Sony in that regard.
tbcass
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Where did you get that idea? Do you have any proof or is it something you made up.
I quoted a photography journalist at a respectable photo magazine. My knowledge on this is not sufficient to scrutinize his credibility.
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I doubt the photojournalist knows how much Nikon tests their cameras. If they tested each camera that much the cost would be prohibitive. It's possible the D4s is tested this way because it's so expensive but no lesser cameras could. Maybe the guy was talking specifically about that camera.
The 7d II does not beat the 1dx with AF linked spot metering (not available on any other body), 14fps burst (jpgs), 12 FPS Full frame, 61 pt AF (41 cross). But probably all other Canon bodies.
Also, the EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III have 5 high-precision dual cross-type AF points versus only 1 for the EOS 7D Mark II. Also, the EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III have a total of 20 high-precision off-center cross-type points for EF lenses with maximum apertures of f/4 or larger. The EOS 7D Mark II has no AF points other than the center point that are equivalent in precision to these 20 points.
Lots of complaints on other forums about finicky 7dii focusing. The 1dx / D4s are still the champs. For now.
leonche64
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Mine is. To get you up to speed, look up the Chinese government vs Nikon D600. They basically had to order them to stop selling the defective camera and admit there was a design problem. Two separate service advisories for the D750 and one for the D810. Over that same time period Sony released 4 SLT/DLSRs and not a single one was recalled for service. "Now you know, and knowing is half the battle".
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They probably realize that NO camera can do everything desirable, and some cameras can do some things quite a bit better than the A77II or an A99II. That's why different types of cameras are produced and purchased.
I would ask 1) what that even means in this discussion, and 2) why you think it's true... but neither answer is particularly important to me.
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Very interesting reading! I'll withdraw my earlier statement in my letter to Sony. Thanks!
edit: Sure it wasn't just a pawn in the cold war chessboard between China and Japan? Well, that was a joke.
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Guess if I think for a while, I can clearly see why Sony is hesitating. Canon-Nikon are poised to be the first buyers of the a99II. They will tear it down and reconstruct it with improvements all along the way. The result will be a substantially superior a99II, but it will have a Canon and Nikon emblem on it.
That is the price of being Technology Leader. R&D is on you, Sony. Nobody says thanks for the great meal.
Sony has to get about 3 generations in front of them, so that they do not even know what they are looking at when they dismantle.
Canon and Nikon users will see some great things coming out of their manufacturers.
Sony loyalty is golden.
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