Sony unveils ultra-compact EVIL concept

falconeye · 02-21-2010, 11:14 AM

from Sony intros Alpha DSLR concepts, 'ultra-compact' interchangeable lens model included -- Engadget

Another source: Sony shares its digital imaging strategy: Digital Photography Review

A small EVIL with APS-C sensor. Finally!

Last edited by falconeye; 02-21-2010 at 11:19 AM.

k100d · 02-21-2010, 11:41 AM

too bad there are no indications as to what lenses they plan to release with the system. some zeiss glass would be awesome

LeDave · 02-21-2010, 12:15 PM

Dang, Sony is always coming up with some of the most cleanest and minimalist looking designs which I like. However the A700 successor is going to be their biggest announcement, if this is a picture of it then it looks hot enough already without even knowing the specs yet.

Urkeldaedalus · 02-21-2010, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

from Sony intros Alpha DSLR concepts, 'ultra-compact' interchangeable lens model included -- Engadget

Another source: Sony shares its digital imaging strategy: Digital Photography Review

A small EVIL with APS-C sensor. Finally!

Samsung versus Sony. FIGHT!

Supernaut · 02-21-2010, 01:35 PM

That new 700 looks like a canon with SONY logo. At least the old 700 looked rugged and special.
Funny that the small dslr has space for a top lcd but the space is used to inform the user that it's capable of HD video.

Evils look nice as a natural link between compacts and dslr. But it lacks hot shoe.

Supernaut · 02-21-2010, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus

Samsung versus Sony. FIGHT!

This makes the NX10 even uglier. Wow...

LeDave · 02-21-2010, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Supernaut

That new 700 looks like a canon with SONY logo. At least the old 700 looked rugged and special.
Funny that the small dslr has space for a top lcd but the space is used to inform the user that it's capable of HD video.

Evils look nice as a natural link between compacts and dslr. But it lacks hot shoe.

It doesn't look like a Canon to me, however if you look at the back from reflection, it does look like a typical Sony. But despite the Evils lacking a hot shoe, it may be a unfinished prototype or it could be a pop-up flash or viewfinder, who knows. However I'm sure nobody is going to attach a giant flash to a EVIL for fashion shots here.

I also think Samsung has nothing against Sony, Sony is just much better overall and has a lot more experience in the camera world. Busting out FF, APS-C, and now Evils, with new lenses after new lenses, Carl Zeiss and G series. If anything at all I would consider switching to Sony in the future, not now but in a couple years if Pentax doesn't go so well.

That A700 is going to be a beast.

Ratmagiclady · 02-21-2010, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

A small EVIL with APS-C sensor. Finally!

So you're saying you'd choose the lesser of two EVILs?

dugrant153 · 02-21-2010, 08:11 PM

Sony seems to be really aggressively getting into the DSLR game. But the pricing and ergonomics still make it an expensive option where I'd rather go and invest in something like Canon/Nikon... or even better, my existing Pentax system.

RioRico · 02-22-2010, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

So you're saying you'd choose the lesser of two EVILs?

VOTE FOR CTHULHU - why choose a lesser evil?

**manishved** · 02-22-2010, 10:40 AM

Cant wait for a Pentax four-thirds....

er1kksen · 02-22-2010, 03:20 PM

Can't wait for president Cthulhu to bring us cameras with the incomprehensible technology of the elder gods...

RioRico · 02-22-2010, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by er1kksen

Can't wait for president Cthulhu to bring us cameras with the incomprehensible technology of the elder gods...

But they probably won't be made of Hoya glass.

er1kksen · 02-22-2010, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

But they probably won't be made of Hoya glass.

...they won't be needing glass...

pingflood · 02-24-2010, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by er1kksen

...they won't be needing glass...

"Where we're going... we won't need glass."

*holds out hands with two Takumars ripped off their mounts*

02-21-2010, 11:14 AM	#1
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02-21-2010, 11:41 AM	#2
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	too bad there are no indications as to what lenses they plan to release with the system. some zeiss glass would be awesome

02-21-2010, 12:15 PM	#3
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Dang, Sony is always coming up with some of the most cleanest and minimalist looking designs which I like. However the A700 successor is going to be their biggest announcement, if this is a picture of it then it looks hot enough already without even knowing the specs yet.

02-21-2010, 12:45 PM	#4
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by falconeye from Sony intros Alpha DSLR concepts, 'ultra-compact' interchangeable lens model included -- Engadget Another source: Sony shares its digital imaging strategy: Digital Photography Review A *small* EVIL with APS-C sensor. Finally! Samsung versus Sony. FIGHT!

02-21-2010, 01:35 PM	#5
Supernaut Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Coast , Sweden Posts: 467	That new 700 looks like a canon with SONY logo. At least the old 700 looked rugged and special. Funny that the small dslr has space for a top lcd but the space is used to inform the user that it's capable of HD video. Evils look nice as a natural link between compacts and dslr. But it lacks hot shoe.

02-21-2010, 01:35 PM	#6
Supernaut Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Coast , Sweden Posts: 467	Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus Samsung versus Sony. FIGHT! This makes the NX10 even uglier. Wow...

02-21-2010, 01:41 PM	#7
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Originally posted by Supernaut That new 700 looks like a canon with SONY logo. At least the old 700 looked rugged and special. Funny that the small dslr has space for a top lcd but the space is used to inform the user that it's capable of HD video. Evils look nice as a natural link between compacts and dslr. But it lacks hot shoe. It doesn't look like a Canon to me, however if you look at the back from reflection, it does look like a typical Sony. But despite the Evils lacking a hot shoe, it may be a unfinished prototype or it could be a pop-up flash or viewfinder, who knows. However I'm sure nobody is going to attach a giant flash to a EVIL for fashion shots here. I also think Samsung has nothing against Sony, Sony is just much better overall and has a lot more experience in the camera world. Busting out FF, APS-C, and now Evils, with new lenses after new lenses, Carl Zeiss and G series. If anything at all I would consider switching to Sony in the future, not now but in a couple years if Pentax doesn't go so well. That A700 is going to be a beast.

02-21-2010, 07:13 PM	#8
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by falconeye A *small* EVIL with APS-C sensor. Finally! So you're saying you'd choose the lesser of two EVILs?

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dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059	Sony seems to be really aggressively getting into the DSLR game. But the pricing and ergonomics still make it an expensive option where I'd rather go and invest in something like Canon/Nikon... or even better, my existing Pentax system.

02-22-2010, 10:37 AM	#10
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady So you're saying you'd choose the lesser of two EVILs? VOTE FOR CTHULHU - why choose a lesser evil?

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manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Cant wait for a Pentax four-thirds....

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er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Can't wait for president Cthulhu to bring us cameras with the incomprehensible technology of the elder gods...

02-22-2010, 05:47 PM	#13
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by er1kksen Can't wait for president Cthulhu to bring us cameras with the incomprehensible technology of the elder gods... But they probably won't be made of Hoya glass.

02-22-2010, 05:49 PM	#14
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Originally posted by RioRico But they probably won't be made of Hoya glass. ...they won't be needing glass...

02-24-2010, 04:51 AM	#15
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by er1kksen ...they won't be needing glass... "Where we're going... we won't need glass." holds out hands with two Takumars ripped off their mounts