Sony A1 vs Nikon Z9 specs comparison that can be seen here.

A trusted source told me that of course The new Nikon Z9 sensor has been produced by Sony. But he also said it’s patented by Sony and is Nikon licensed to use it.

I know this is going to create some shitstorm, but this is what a reliable source told me (the same that hared all correct A7IV specs). So there is a chance he is right on this too.

Anyway, I am pretty sure that regardless of this rumor Sony knew well in advance about this Nikon camera. This leads me to believe Sony knows well what they have to do next with the A1II.

Weeks ago I told you Sony would announce a new high end E-mount camcorder in December. And today Sony confirmed the rumors were spot on and launched this teaser:

In December we will get a new Cine E-mount and a new lens. I am still not sure about the specs but a fist unconfirmed rumors I got says this might be a new SELP1635. A compact small power zoom lens for Vloggers.

Still, this isn’t a rumor that’s solid for now…

Of course Canon will not stay silent while being aggressively pushed into a corner by the Sony A1 and the new Nikon Z9.

CanonWatch writes the camera might be releases in Q3 2022 and that the Canon EOS R1 will incorporate technology that will “let all competitors behind“. PetaPixel reports about the nw R1 coming in 2022. Specs might be something like this:

45+ megapixels, 8K video recording at various framerates, and a price somewhere north of the R3’s $5,999

It may be that Sony will answer to both cameras with a refreshed model in 2023. 8k60p being mandatory. Still, the Sony A1 will stand out because of the compact form factor with both the Z9 and R1 having integrated grips in order to deliver all that power. Sometimes I wonder if Sony should do a sort of Ax with big body to make those happy that demand a better ergonomic experience.

Sony has one more announcement in December. We should get two new products:

1. A new E-mount cinema camera
2. A new E-mount lens

I have no solid details yet….just some unconfirmed rumors. I have been told the new cinema camera is quite impressive!

Back in 2016 Samyang launched their first FE autofocus lenses. They were the 14mm f/2.8 and the 50mm f/1.4. Today they launched this teaser for an early November announcement. It says this lens is “re-born of the 1st Samyang AF”. From the silhoutte this surely looks like a new version of their 50mm f/1.4 FE lens.