Comments on: (SR4) A7xx in Q3 the A3xx in June

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:32:14 +0000

The only thing disappointing it your collective intellects. Sony claimed that the camera would be here in late 2010, or early 2011 at the soonest.

Why didn’t you imbeciles believe them? Now you’re disappointed. I’m disappointed in your ability to reason.

By: jiri

jiri — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:21:36 +0000

This timeline is exactly what I expected after SundayÂ´s mockups another waste season… and I sorted it out. Bought yesterday new A900 for 1290 EUR (excl.) VAT so really deal breaker… peace in mind

By: Walter

Walter — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:46:32 +0000

I totally agree with James. As much as we would like Sony to refine and release their baby A7XX, we are still talking about technology at the end of the day. Cameras are quick to phase out if we’re talking about prosumer level camera, you would expect to see Canon and Nikon to be unleashing a new wave of products by Q3. Timing and capturing the consumer market at a critical period is what Sony alpha system has always failed, maybe not the a850 which was released smoothly and stealthily. Still, theres too much hype for the A7XX now and by the time its released, I would predict that the fever is over and we’ll all be looking forward to something else.

Bad timing.

By: Kn

Kn — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:54:38 +0000

Hah… Jvs, the manager might sound resonable, if not, sony have to shoot FIFA using a900 all the way. That is not good because everyone will think only a900 worth buying. I’m still keeping my money.. but if the camera not release before FIFA, i guess I have to by some Nikon.

By: jvs

jvs — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:15:41 +0000

Interesting.. last week when i visited the sony store the manager told me a different story saying that the new a7xx and the new 500mm lens would be released just before FIFA 2010 starts.

By: Disinto

Disinto — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:25:48 +0000

James, I partially agree… But knowing Sony, I’m not sure they’ll be able to deliver a camera on par with the competition (especially on the AF part). I don’t expect a 100% VF though (pro line only).
I will be less concerned about the sensor than I used to be last year because Sony they can deliver great performances with the A550. Let’s cross fingers…

By: Sky

Sky — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:02:45 +0000

buuu…. after great 2008, semi-decent 2009 we got lazy 2010? This ain’t good :/ Even more as there are no news on any new lenses :/

By: James

James — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:02:18 +0000

The new A7xx would have to be an absolute world beater. By September Nikon should have their D400 released and Canon will updating the 7D probably early in 2011. The A7xx would need a 100% pentaprism high magnification viewfinder, low noise sensor, high MP count, liveview with 1080p video and multiple framerates, decent autofocus, a weathersealed body, pro autofocus system and at least 8fps.

Call me cynical but Sony wont pull it off, they are make.believe

By: Disinto

Disinto — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:50:48 +0000

I’ll have been waiting for two years for a successor (yes at that time the A700 was already not competitive) if we factor in this ‘delay’. Time to switch to Nikon I guess…

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:10:04 +0000

Do you folks actually read or pay attention? The same Sony executive, some 4 months ago, said the A700-replacement would arrive at the end of 2010 at the very earliest. On Sunday, the same executive showed a mock-up with no specification. Why do you think the situation has changed?

Are you surprised that Fall will come in October?