Sony A77 Successor Coming in May, Might Pack the World’s Fastest AF

jogiba · 03-11-2014, 07:26 AM

Quote:

For now specs are almost non-existent. We know that the camera is supposed to pack an even faster AF system than the A6000 (currently the world’s fastest), a super-fast processor and almost no EVF lag.

Sony A77 Successor Coming in May, Might Pack the World's Fastest AF

I wonder if it will have 4K like the Panasonic GH4 ?

disconnekt · 03-15-2014, 11:02 AM

The GH4 is geared more to videographers. Probably will improve some things.

philbaum · 03-15-2014, 11:29 AM

Hopefully, they'll replace the Sony flash shoe shown on this old picture :-(

I think its innovative cameras like this upcoming A77 II and the A6000, as fast mirrorless, that will knock the socks off the older style APS DSLRs. Its the speed that probably win converts.

I'm afraid that Nikon and Canons APS (and unfortunately Pentax) DSLRs are soon going to look as modern as a film camera :-(

Anyone want to buy an analogue watch?

I do like my K3 though!!! Ricoh should get started now with a mirrorless version of the K3 - they should be able to do it with their background.

LFLee · 03-15-2014, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by philbaum

I do like my K3 though!!! Ricoh should get started now with a mirrorless version of the K3 - they should be able to do it with their background.

"background"? like..... the K-01?

philbaum · 03-15-2014, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

"background"? like..... the K-01?

I think that was a Hoya background :-(

was thinking more the GR type of cameras they were making before Pentax was purchased.

LFLee · 03-15-2014, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

I think that was a Hoya background :-(

was thinking more the GR type of cameras they were making before Pentax was purchased.

JK.

Liked GR but know myself doesn't like the focal length.

**Miguel** · 03-15-2014, 01:21 PM

If history follows, it will have a brand new mount. Adapters will be required for current lenses to work.
Ha ha.

M

jogiba · 03-16-2014, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Miguel

If history follows, it will have a brand new mount. Adapters will be required for current lenses to work.
Ha ha.

M

It will still be the Minolta/Sony A mount and Sony will launch new Full Frame E-mount cameras within the next 5-6 months.

Quote:

I can confirm via multiple trusted sources that Sony will launch new Full Frame E-mount cameras within the next 5-6 months. I guess it means they will be launched right before the Photokina September show. NONE(!) of them will be a replacement of the current A7 and A7r models. All we know for sure about these new models is that they will have an advanced hybrid AF system similar to what we got inside the newly announced Sony A6000.

(SR5) New Full Frame E-mount cameras to be launched within the next 5-6 months (likely at Photokina). | sonyalpharumors

philbaum · 03-16-2014, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

It will still be the Minolta/Sony A mount and Sony will launch new Full Frame E-mount cameras within the next 5-6 months.

(SR5) New Full Frame E-mount cameras to be launched within the next 5-6 months (likely at Photokina). | sonyalpharumors

I like Sony's traditions - they always manufacture at least one new lens for each camera body

Seriously, there could be a glut of unsold FF stock out there in 6 months if this rumor is true. It might be nice to have a FF body with a FF normal zoom. Might get some us old codgers off the APS fence.

jogiba · 03-16-2014, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

I like Sony's traditions - they always manufacture at least one new lens for each camera body

Seriously, there could be a glut of unsold FF stock out there in 6 months if this rumor is true. It might be nice to have a FF body with a FF normal zoom. Might get some us old codgers off the APS fence.

full frame VG900 with FF normal zoom

tuco · 03-18-2014, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

full frame VG900 with FF normal zoom

You keep showing that kit in the capacity of a still camera. I think you are the only one on this forum who'd even want that setup for a still camera.

jogiba · 03-18-2014, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by tuco

You keep showing that kit in the capacity of a still camera. I think you are the only one on this forum who'd even want that setup for a still camera.

There are many people out there that use the VG900 as a still camera since it has a wider shutter range (30-1/8000) than many full frame DSLRs like the Canon 6D and Nikon D610. The adjustable angled OLED EVF works much better than a fixed OVF or EVF for me. If you have a bunch of full frame Pentax mount lenses the VG900 was the only full frame mirrorless available back in November 2012 when I purchased it that would let you use then at their native FL. There are people using DSLRs in video mode and that is just crazy since the OVF does not work in video mode.

tuco · 03-18-2014, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

There are many people out there that use the VG900 as a still camera since it has a wider shutter range (30-1/8000) than many full frame DSLRs...

I see. But I don't think it is for just one more stop of shutter speed (1/8000) people use it over a FF DSLR. That would be silly. How is the AF speed and 3-D tracking ability of a VG900? I mean, does it make for a good action still camera?

jogiba · 03-18-2014, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by tuco

I see. But I don't think it is for just one more stop of shutter speed (1/8000) people use it over a FF DSLR. That would be silly. How is the AF speed and 3-D tracking ability of a VG900? I mean, does it make for a good action still camera?

Is the 645D a good action still camera ?
Flickr Search: vg900
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8198535296_efb2fcfe6f_o.jpg

03-11-2014, 07:26 AM	#1
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Sony A77 Successor Coming in May, Might Pack the World’s Fastest AF Quote: For now specs are almost non-existent. We know that the camera is supposed to pack an even faster AF system than the A6000 (currently the world’s fastest), a super-fast processor and almost no EVF lag. Sony A77 Successor Coming in May, Might Pack the World's Fastest AF I wonder if it will have 4K like the Panasonic GH4 ?

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philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Hopefully, they'll replace the Sony flash shoe shown on this old picture :-( I think its innovative cameras like this upcoming A77 II and the A6000, as fast mirrorless, that will knock the socks off the older style APS DSLRs. Its the speed that probably win converts. I'm afraid that Nikon and Canons APS (and unfortunately Pentax) DSLRs are soon going to look as modern as a film camera :-( Anyone want to buy an analogue watch? I do like my K3 though!!! Ricoh should get started now with a mirrorless version of the K3 - they should be able to do it with their background.

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LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by philbaum I do like my K3 though!!! Ricoh should get started now with a mirrorless version of the K3 - they should be able to do it with their background. "background"? like..... the K-01?

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philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by LFLee "background"? like..... the K-01? I think that was a Hoya background :-( was thinking more the GR type of cameras they were making before Pentax was purchased.

03-15-2014, 12:49 PM	#6
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by philbaum I think that was a Hoya background :-( was thinking more the GR type of cameras they were making before Pentax was purchased. JK. Liked GR but know myself doesn't like the focal length.

03-15-2014, 01:21 PM	#7
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	If history follows, it will have a brand new mount. Adapters will be required for current lenses to work. Ha ha. M

03-16-2014, 10:17 AM	#8
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by Miguel If history follows, it will have a brand new mount. Adapters will be required for current lenses to work. Ha ha. M It will still be the Minolta/Sony A mount and Sony will launch new Full Frame E-mount cameras within the next 5-6 months. Quote: I can confirm via multiple trusted sources that Sony will launch new Full Frame E-mount cameras within the next 5-6 months. I guess it means they will be launched right before the Photokina September show. NONE(!) of them will be a replacement of the current A7 and A7r models. All we know for sure about these new models is that they will have an advanced hybrid AF system similar to what we got inside the newly announced Sony A6000. (SR5) New Full Frame E-mount cameras to be launched within the next 5-6 months (likely at Photokina). \| sonyalpharumors

03-16-2014, 12:01 PM	#9
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by jogiba It will still be the Minolta/Sony A mount and Sony will launch new Full Frame E-mount cameras within the next 5-6 months. (SR5) New Full Frame E-mount cameras to be launched within the next 5-6 months (likely at Photokina). \| sonyalpharumors I like Sony's traditions - they always manufacture at least one new lens for each camera body Seriously, there could be a glut of unsold FF stock out there in 6 months if this rumor is true. It might be nice to have a FF body with a FF normal zoom. Might get some us old codgers off the APS fence.

03-16-2014, 02:12 PM	#10
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by philbaum I like Sony's traditions - they always manufacture at least one new lens for each camera body Seriously, there could be a glut of unsold FF stock out there in 6 months if this rumor is true. It might be nice to have a FF body with a FF normal zoom. Might get some us old codgers off the APS fence. full frame VG900 with FF normal zoom

03-18-2014, 11:00 AM	#11
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,019	Originally posted by jogiba full frame VG900 with FF normal zoom You keep showing that kit in the capacity of a still camera. I think you are the only one on this forum who'd even want that setup for a still camera.

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03-18-2014, 11:43 AM	#12
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco You keep showing that kit in the capacity of a still camera. I think you are the only one on this forum who'd even want that setup for a still camera. There are many people out there that use the VG900 as a still camera since it has a wider shutter range (30-1/8000) than many full frame DSLRs like the Canon 6D and Nikon D610. The adjustable angled OLED EVF works much better than a fixed OVF or EVF for me. If you have a bunch of full frame Pentax mount lenses the VG900 was the only full frame mirrorless available back in November 2012 when I purchased it that would let you use then at their native FL. There are people using DSLRs in video mode and that is just crazy since the OVF does not work in video mode.

03-18-2014, 04:20 PM	#13
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,019	Originally posted by jogiba There are many people out there that use the VG900 as a still camera since it has a wider shutter range (30-1/8000) than many full frame DSLRs... I see. But I don't think it is for just one more stop of shutter speed (1/8000) people use it over a FF DSLR. That would be silly. How is the AF speed and 3-D tracking ability of a VG900? I mean, does it make for a good action still camera?

03-18-2014, 04:55 PM	#14
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco I see. But I don't think it is for just one more stop of shutter speed (1/8000) people use it over a FF DSLR. That would be silly. How is the AF speed and 3-D tracking ability of a VG900? I mean, does it make for a good action still camera? Is the 645D a good action still camera ? Flickr Search: vg900 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8198535296_efb2fcfe6f_o.jpg