CineD Opinion: The Sony a7 V is the Cinema Camera the FX2 Should Have Been

CineD openly confirmed what had been obvious since the Sony A7V launch:

Had Sony launched a beefed-up version of the FX2 instead of the allegedly “reheated” camera, we might now be looking at Canon as the one arriving late with the EOS C50. That would have shifted parts of the market dynamics, though it’s hard to say how much impact it would have had on real-world sales.

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Sony has proven itself to be a strong sprinter, entering a market long dominated by Canon and Nikon and quickly capturing a substantial share. After that initial push, the company has settled into a phase of gaining some ground, then losing some. If we’re speculating, it’s worth asking what happens if Sony announces a successor to the Sony FX3 in the near future. Imagine the specs of the a7V packaged in a square, grey, cine-first body. Even if such a camera arrives later than expected, it could create real pressure for Canon, and perhaps even more so for Nikon. This game is far from over.

I think Sony knows by now they cannot afford to launch a “conservative” updated FX3II. they need some real cool camera now!

Yes, you can mount Sony E lenses on a Lumix S9 if you modify the mount.

A Rednote member named Chan modified his Panasonic Lumix S9 to be an E-mount camera. He had to remove the front sensor cover and use a Viltrox-E-mount adapter ring to get the right flange distance. Now he has an unbeatable combination: the power of the LUT combined with the wide availability of E-mount lenses.

The L mount has a flange distance of 20 mm, while Sony’s E mount has a flange distance of 18 mm. So it’s impossible to adapt E-mount lenses. The only way is to do what Chan did, cut the mount and bring an E mount closer to the sensor. I don’t think you should do that… it takes the right skills to make it work, and you’ll lose your warranty.

Curiosity: Leica Returns to In-House Sensor Development, Hinting at a Shift from Sony

Dr. Andreas Kaufmann confirms Leica in-house image sensor for future M12 and SL4 cameras
Leica is developing a proprietary in-house image sensor; typical development cycles span about five years.

Leica’s chairman Dr. Andreas Kaufmann confirmed the company is once again developing its own image sensor. After using AMS sensors through the M10 and switching to Sony sensors for the M11 generation, Leica appears set to return to an in-house solution—a process that typically takes around five years and is reportedly already well underway.

Going in-house could give Leica tighter control over color science, microlens designs optimized for rangefinder optics, and greater supply-chain independence. It may also enable feature trade-offs that better match Leica’s priorities for the M and SL systems.It’s notable to see Leica chart its own path while Sony continues to set sensor benchmarks—for example, the partially stacked architecture in the A7V and recent global-shutter advances across the Alpha 9 line. For more context on Sony’s latest camera tech, see our A7V video series coverage, and watch for updates at the Sony CES press conference.It’s likely this new sensor will find its way into future Leica M12 and SL4 cameras.