The Sony US site now shows the full Sony A68 presentation page. The camera is now listed at Adorama and BHphoto. But preorders will be accepted from March 1 only with shipment in April.

In Europe the camera can be already preordered through many sellers like Amazon Germany and soon Amazon UK too.

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Thanks Mike for sharing the Sony US link!

Last week a Sony manager said: “E-mount won’t replace (and kill) it since there are things you can do with the longer flange distance in A mount that you can’t with E mount” (article here).
I tried to figure out what the possible A-mount flange advantages could be. What came to my mind is the following list:

1. SAR reader Rick Rupert suggested that Sony could use the “space” to AF with manual lenses just like the [shoplink 43564 ebay]Contax AX[/shoplink] did. But I think that’s highly unlikely. Complex to build and not sure it’s really a highly requested feature. By the way Sony already patented this in 2014 (article here).
2. Better heat management and higher video performance. With more space in the camera higher bitrate and maybe even 8K recording could be easier implemented on A-mount cameras. That yes could work out…a real very high end A-mount camera with no compromises.
3. Better ergonomic and button layout. Well, Sony could also do a sort of A9 E-mount camera with bigger body too.
4. Make it hybrid mount. Capable of using both A and E-mount lenses without adapter. One camera to rule them all. That would be nice :)

Please let us know if you have some more points! Thanks!

Sony ILCA a9x Mirrorless Apha, Global Shutter, Z Shift User Concept:

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Reminder: Recently Bruno from Lesnumeriques told us about Sony’s A-mount strategy: “They focus on FF lenses for A-Mount and consider that their APS-C line up is enough for now.” (article here). This sorts of confirms A-mount could continue as a “premium” system.

To learn everything you need about the new Commlite Nikon F to Sony E-mount adapter check out their new page (Click here). The adpater is currently being updated and will [shoplink 43313 ebay]be sold on eBay[/shoplink] in mid January.

You can see the new version at work on a video posted on that facebook page.

Sony A7rii Aquatech Water Housing from Bryce Johnson on Vimeo.

Sony RX1 and E-mount Gold Box today at Amazon.de
A7 II Canon 300mm F4 IS L 2x extender (SonyAlphaForum)
Full Batis 85mm lens review at Focus Numerique.
EOSHD – Video Quality Charts
Just Got My Loxia 21 (SonyAlphaForum)
Voigtlander 35 1.7 Ultron (SonyAlphaForum).

Cineasy: “With the introduction of our new version 2 models for the A6000 and A7S, we still have a few version 1 models left. We have reduced the price of these to $9.95 and $14.95 USD. Combined with the 15% Holiday Discount, that is quite a savings. Our new Version 2 models are also discounted with the Holiday Discount Code “NOEL”. Order soon because the sale ends January 1st. www.cineasytouch.com“

Kyle Andrew on SonyAlphaForum
Warehouse Ballerina with Mackenzie
Sony A7R II with the Metabones IV adapter and the Canon 70-200 2.8L IS II

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Franke Sanders (SonyAlphaForum) shared one single proposal for the new A7rm3. You may have found it by now on the picture above?
Here is what he writes:

From my point of view it would be helpful to have a joystick button at the place where now the AF/MF button is. For me this would be the right place where my thumb sits. I could use it to move the autofocus point, scrolling through pictures,….What do you think?

We got three new Cine lenses from Band Pro. Those are PL mount lenses that can be adapted to fit on Sony E-mount cameras. Here is the full press text:

B/E President, Klaus Eckerl and Band Pro President & CEO, Amnon Band unveiled a new line of professional APO Macro FF lenses at Band Pro’s One World Open House event on December 10th, 2015.
The new macro lenses were designed to address the industry-wide movement toward larger format sensors (including RED Weapon 6K and 8K, Sony A7, and ARRI ALEXA 65 cameras). These larger sensors deliver a convincing film-look and interesting bokeh due to their very shallow depth of field, and require lenses that can cover their larger camera sensor sizes.
The new APO Macro FF lens family consists of 3 focal lengths: 100mm, 150mm, and 180mm. The lenses feature full frame (24mm x 36mm) coverage, 1:1 magnification, consistent T-stop T2.9, as well as robust and durable cine mechanics. Based in Germany, IB/E is a globally respected optics manufacturer known for cutting edge expanders, adapters, and lenses, including the new Arri 65 lenses.
APO Macro FF lenses will be available Summer 2016.
Amnon noted at the event: “Today’s announcement is a continuation of what Band Pro has always done. From the early days of Zeiss DigiPrimes, to our involvement with the Leica Summilux-C project, to the new IB/E Macro FF lenses, Band Pro has always lead the way for embracing new technologies.”

To preorder the new APO Macro FF lens set, or for more information, please contact Band Pro at 1-888-BAND-PRO or by emailing sales@bandpro.com .

via MirrorlessRumors and Dicahub .