Sony A9 Announced!
Discussion
SO its finally here!
Who is going to get one of these £4,500 20fps monsters then ?
Details >> http://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-le...
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Who is going to get one of these £4,500 20fps monsters then ?
Details >> http://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-le...
Edited by Lynchie999 on Wednesday 19th April 19:09
Edited by Lynchie999 on Wednesday 19th April 19:10
Its got "In addition to a magnesium alloy body that assures the camera’s all-around toughness and reliability, largely amplified versatile features enhance operability, supporting severe usage in professional photography."
Whatever the heck that means.
Seriously though, I remember writing a post just over a year ago pointing out all the reasons Sony was not a viable choice for pro photography, like lack of f2.8 zooms, dual slots, battery life etc, and since then Sony appears to have answered every criticism. They really are innvovating at an incredible pace.
On paper this handily beats the Nikon D5, the 5DMk4 and the 1D in one fell swoop and actually looks like a bit of a bargain.
Whatever the heck that means.
Seriously though, I remember writing a post just over a year ago pointing out all the reasons Sony was not a viable choice for pro photography, like lack of f2.8 zooms, dual slots, battery life etc, and since then Sony appears to have answered every criticism. They really are innvovating at an incredible pace.
On paper this handily beats the Nikon D5, the 5DMk4 and the 1D in one fell swoop and actually looks like a bit of a bargain.
They are still missing some big primes in that mount, sure they will sort that out quickly but the sony glass is expensive. Also no 200-400/4
If you already own a 1dxmk2 and a heap of big lenses (or your agency does) it takes a lot to make people shift. and that includes pro level worldwide support like CPS
If you already own a 1dxmk2 and a heap of big lenses (or your agency does) it takes a lot to make people shift. and that includes pro level worldwide support like CPS
Simpo Two said:
EVF, bleuch.
'5-axis image stabilization'? Roll, pitch, yaw - what else?
Don't need 20fps.
It's ugly.
Ah'm oot.
Yaw & Pitch = tilting the sensor left / right, up / down'5-axis image stabilization'? Roll, pitch, yaw - what else?
Don't need 20fps.
It's ugly.
Ah'm oot.
X & Y = moving the sensor left / right, up /down
Roll = rotating sensor
= 5 axis
I can see this being a great camera for sports photographers - the EVF means no blackout in the viewfinder, as it takes photos.
Can't work out why it needs an ethernet port though?
Fordo said:
Simpo Two said:
EVF, bleuch.
'5-axis image stabilization'? Roll, pitch, yaw - what else?
Don't need 20fps.
It's ugly.
Ah'm oot.
Yaw & Pitch = tilting the sensor left / right, up / down'5-axis image stabilization'? Roll, pitch, yaw - what else?
Don't need 20fps.
It's ugly.
Ah'm oot.
X & Y = moving the sensor left / right, up /down
Roll = rotating sensor
= 5 axis
I can see this being a great camera for sports photographers - the EVF means no blackout in the viewfinder, as it takes photos.
Can't work out why it needs an ethernet port though?
Simpo Two said:
Fordo said:
Yaw & Pitch = tilting the sensor left / right, up / down
X & Y = moving the sensor left / right, up /down
Roll = rotating sensor
= 5 axis
Should sell well to 'Help the Aged' X & Y = moving the sensor left / right, up /down
Roll = rotating sensor
= 5 axis
(if they can lift it)Anyway, back on topic, it looks like to be a great camera for the sports 'tog, hopefully some of the tech will filter down into the lower tiers... (and no doubt Canikon will look to copy at some point to catch up)
An R version with more Megapixels will no doubt be released at some point, with a lower FPS for people who need MP and not FPS ...
RobDickinson said:
They are still missing some big primes in that mount, sure they will sort that out quickly but the sony glass is expensive. Also no 200-400/4
If you already own a 1dxmk2 and a heap of big lenses (or your agency does) it takes a lot to make people shift. and that includes pro level worldwide support like CPS
I'll get it when it's released. Conveniently I'm in the US at the end of May If you already own a 1dxmk2 and a heap of big lenses (or your agency does) it takes a lot to make people shift. and that includes pro level worldwide support like CPS
Hopefully it will replace my 1Dx and 5D MkIV. Now 1Dx is for action and 5D for travel. And sometimes I miss/need speed of 1Dx when travelling - hopefully that won't be the case anymore.
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