Next 4 Alphas

[Jens_G]

for your perusal:

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-names-fps-and-availability-of-the-next-four-alpha-cameras/

The a33, a55, a560 and a580 are all due in August.

After that the next Alpha DSLR will be the A7xx. (possibly accompanied by a NEX 7)

 

[Klipsen]

It took some time, but now it's there: the A700 replacement - and what a beauty it is on the outside, and a beast on the inside.

 

[ornic]

All these 4 cameras will replace A550. There is no A700 replacement among them.

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[Documensony]

for your perusal:

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-names-fps-and-availability-of-the-next-four-alpha-cameras/

The a33, a55, a560 and a580 are all due in August.

After that the next Alpha DSLR will be the A7xx. (possibly accompanied by a NEX 7)

There's no A7-designation, only A5's and a A3.

So I suppose none of these are meant to be the A700 sucessor, or ... ?

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[Documensony]

All these 4 cameras will replace A550. There is no A700 replacement among them.

Sony's first, fullblown, head-on attack at the Canon 550D segment...

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[mugen]

Sounds promising...

 

[Jens_G]

The A7xx will hopefully be announced at Photokina. Maybe later.

 

[Gavin 11]

Let's hope its all good news

 

[Frenske]

Does translucent mean pellicle???

Good to see Sony is trying to gaining momentum and attack Canikon. I'm not sure having so many models and different models is a good thing. The pellix camera allows proper autofocus with video then it has an advantage over other brands, however AF video on a camera is just a small aspect and hardly a deal breaker for buyers who are probably unaware of the disadvantage of present DSLR cameras.

 

[Jens_G]

Not yet, these 4 cameras are just a taste of what Sony will give us when the A7xx arrives later

 

[Nordstjernen]

You are thinking of the Dpreview review, I suppose, lol!

 

[Jens_G]

I love what Sony are doing. Launching 4 cameras to tackle a very popular segment.
2 different approaches, at 2 different price levels = 4 cameras.

If anything they are showing they are serious about DSLRs.

I am very excited about seeing what the A7xx will bring. I am glad Sony didn't do a rush job on it.

 

[Gavin 11]

Interesting that they are dropping the A-500 and A-550? ,whats that tell us ;-)

 

[Klipsen]

what must be the A700 next generation

 

[Jens_G]

Indeed. it does seem like the larger of the two bodies shown at the beginning of the year. Mistake on SAR's part then.

 

[Nordstjernen]

I wonder how good the EVF is.

My speculations:

Pro:

• Bright viewfinder even when the light is low
• Quick focus check by magnifying the central part of the image (if featured)

Con:

• Limited dynamic range (compared to what we are used to)?
• Resolution?
• Update rate?

 

[Nordstjernen]

Video, video, video!

 

[Jens_G]

EVF specs look good (resolution, magnification, coverage).

I too hope for some kind of Live MF check zoom implementation.

It is great that Sony are bringing out different models that address as many differing needs as possible.

 

[neo_nights]

One more con:

• Battery life?

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[Nordstjernen]

Looks like they have started listening to the more advanced uses too!