The new Sony GP-X1EM is the coolest looking Grip Extension I ever saw (Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK). The only donwside is the high price. But I think I am getting one for my A7rII. Here is the very first hands-on by Dan Watson:
If Jordan and Chris say so than hell yes…DSLR is over folks! Well not know, but soon. And the recon that DSLR will never be extinct and always remain as a niche. But they think (as I do) that the Sony A9 is just the beginning of the End for the classic DSLR cameras.
Max Yuryev (video on top) and Hugh Brownstone (Video below) shared their thoughts on the new Sony A9. Spoiler: Of course they think it’s a game changer :)
Photorec just published that mechanical vs electronic shutter noise check. And yes…it’s impressive! And also check out the first part of the A9 video review from Max Yuryev!
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Max and Manny agree that the A9 pricing is “affordable” when you compare it against the more expensive Canon 1DxII and Nikon D5 . Also because spec wise the A9 “kills the other” (so says Max). And it’s the first camera where the EVF is better than the classic optical viewfinder (again said by Max). Check out their full A9 talk:
Part One (about the Sony A9 video features):
Part Two (about the Sony A9 still features):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na0N8xE7sPA
has a lot more Phase detection points 693(!) distributed over all the frame (1DXII has 61 points and D5 153 points),
on sensor stabilization,
no EVF blackouts
silent shutter
and superior video compared to the Nikon (Canon still offers 4K 60fps)
Of course we have to see some real tests to see if those incredible specs translate well into the real world. The new Sony A9 might not be a perfect camera and we can discuss for days about the good and the (very few) not so good aspects of the camera. But one thing is damn sure:
The A9 will go into history as the first PROFESSIONAL Mirrorless System Camera. And by that I mean this is the first camera that will challenge Canon and Nikon High End Cameras like the Canon 1DxII and Nikon D5.
This is the first mirrorless camera meant to be used in the very last market segment dominated by Canon and Nikon. From now on there is no turning back and this paths leads to Mirrorless taking over DSLR in a few years time.
This is interesting: The video above is from the Spanish site Photolari. It shows a video shown by Sony in London. Just skip on minute 3.35 and you will see a comparison between a “Flagship DSLR” and the Sony A9 . Spoiler: We know this is the Canon 1DxII but Sony of course can’t say this :)
More Sony A9 news and tests:
9 Things You Need to Know About Sony’s New A9 (Digitalrev).
Sony Alpha A9 Hands-On Preview (ePhotozine).
Sony A9 Initial Hands On and Impressions (Dan Watson video).
The 10 Main Differences Between the Sony A9 and A7r mark II (MirrorlessComparison).
Which Sony A9 Feature Will Make Pros Switch? (Photoshelter).
Sony A9 Hands-on Review (Photographyblog).
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