Sony A1II flagship camera not coming any time soon…and likely NOT to have global shutter?

After the Sony A9III launch speculations started to go around the web that the A1II also might feature a global shutter sensor tech. I do believe that at this time this is unlikely to happen. Yes, on paper it’s possible the A1II could feature a 50MP global shutter with 60fps. This would theoretically match the speed of the 24Mp 120fps A9III camera. But the A1II will also have to beat the image quality of the current A1 and global shutters are very close but still not as good as rolling shutters when it comes to ultimate Image Quality.

One more thing: According to my sources you still have to wait quite some time before the camera gets announced!

LEAKED: Additional details on the Sigma 70-200mm lens

Today at 12:00 London time Sigma will announce the full specs and pricing for the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. Here are some last minute leaked specs and images:

  • Exceptional optical performance
  • lightweight
  • Sony E mount / Leica L mount
  • 15 groups 20 elements 6FLD 2SLD 3 aspherical
  • Inner zoom structure
  • 2 AF drives
  • Reduce focus breathing to a minimum
  • Structure
    /Mount area: Magnesium alloy
    /Body: TSC
    /Hood: CFRP
  • Significantly lighter than previous model
  • Dustproof and splashproof
  • Fluorine coating
  • Newly developed Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount
  • Equipped with aperture ring (with lock/click)
  • 3 AFL buttons

 

via Asobinet

Sony A9III confirmed by second source…and a super wild dream speculation


Playstation controller inspired A9III design ;)

Preorders will be up at 2pm London time:
Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon US&EU. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Calumet. WexUK.
Sony 300mm at BHphoto. Amazon US&EU. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Calumet. WexUK.

Finally a second source confirmed Sony will announce the new A9III today. This makes it more credible that also the specs I posted are probably right. So this is what we will get today:

1) Sony A9III

  • 24MP global shutter (World’s first sports camera with GS)
  • 120fps with ZERO Blackout
  • most advanced autofocus system ever
  • 4k120p
  • new AI features
  • price mid $4,000 range

2) Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM

Let’s throw in some wild idea: Casey Neistat will be at the NYC Sony event. He is probably there to celebrate the 10 years of Sony Full Frame. But some were speculating that Sony would also announce a second camera because Neistat is surely not a sports photographer. Indeed Sony has registered two high end cameras in China (one is the A9III). But I do speculate that this second camera will be announced in January. Still, on paper you can hope Sony surprises us with something special today…some kind of celebratory 10 year model or whatever you wish :)   To not miss any of this exciting stuff a kind reminder to subscribe my networks!

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