Sigma CEO Yamaki had a talk at the CP+ show. And there he teased the launch of a new updated version of the current 35mm f/1.2 FE lens. The new version will be:
From minute 44 you can see Chris asking Sigma CEO Yamaki about the Sony limitation of 15 frames per second. Yamaki cautiously replies that it is difficult for him to comment on this and that of course he hopes this will change in the future.
I hope Sony realize that they are hurting themselves by imposing such a strict restriction.
The full interview can be followed from minute 20 to 55.
Back in December and in January Sony did register two new camera codes. Usually this means we should get an official announcement within 3-4 months. But now I have a bad news (and two small good news):
The very same sources that gave me correct info about the just announced two new 16mm and 400-800mm G lenses told me that the Sony A7V launch has been likely postponed by a few months. I made a quick summary of what they told me:
Source 1 (long time trusted source):
The Sony A7V is ready but Sony is waiting for Canon R6III to make the first pricing move in this segment, and are willing to postpone the A7V launch if they have to.
Source 2 (new source, but I believe he can be trusted):
The Sony A7v will be delayed, unfortunately a lot. It could be so bad that it won’t come until the end of the year, late autumn at the earliest. This is information I have received from the depths of Sony.
Source 3 (trusted source):
Sony is still having problems producing enough Sony A1II cameras. This is also a reason why they are waiting with the launch of the new A7V. The production of the A1II should reach the targets by the end of March/April.
Reminder:
Sony OFFICIALLY registered two new cameras in December and January, and I think one of those might be the A7V. This is another indication that the A7V would indeed be ready for launch, but Sony prefers to wait.
TWO good news:
Another new camera coming: One of the sources also told me that now that the A7V has been delayed, Sony is planning to introduce another E-mount full frame ‘niche’ camera in the spring. I should have some information about this camera soon.
A stunning GM lens coming soon: One trusted source told me about a “stunning” GM lens that should be announced in Spring. More about that soon on SAR!
Recap:
It’s disappointing to hear that the A7V is coming later than expected. I hope that at least the long wait will be worth it and that the specs will be great and it won’t be another ‘lukewarm’ update like we had with the Sony A1II. But I hope to be able to bring you some joy with rumors about this next “other” camera and the GM lens ;)
What you see above is the official registration line in Indonesia for a new digital camera from Sony. The camera is manufactured in Thailand and has the code “WW277226”. There are no other details that we can learn from this document. In total, Sony has now registered two new camera codes, one in China and one in Thailand. Let’s take a look at the details:
1) Camera WW773396 On December 4, the Chinese authority officially registered a new Sony camera with the code “WW773396“. It has dual-band WiFi support, which means it is definitely not a cheap entry-level compact camera. It usually takes 3-4 months for the camera to be officially launched. So we should see this camera announced in early April at the latest. My bet is that it is the new Sony A7V.
2) Camera WW277226 On January 20, the Indonesian authority registered the camera “WW277226”, which is manufactured in Thailand. The fact that it is made in Thailand rules out the possibility that it is a camcorder, as these are made in Shanghai. So it could be another E-mount camera! I have received a “hint” from a source as to what kind of camera it might be, but I’m not 100% sure yet, so I’d rather wait to share any information until I get further confirmation.
By and large, the two registrations confirm what I have previously told you through my trusted sources: That we will get more camera announcements in 2025 than in 2024 (Sony A1II and ZV-E10II). Here is the image of the first registration in China:
So folks, I told you that in February we might get a new lens, in March maybe the A7V and after that another E-mount camera!
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Guys, it’s time to share my opinion on Sony’s possible camera roadmap for 2025. Some things I’m sure about, some things I’m skeptical about, and some things I’m very skeptical about. For starters, I’m pretty sure we’ll get more cameras in 2025 than 2024 (A1II and ZV-E10II only). This is a possible list of cameras that could be announced based on the usual Sony release cycle:
Cameras that are NOT going to be released in 2025:
No successor to the A6700 (and no other APS-C E-mount camera either!
My serious guess: I’m sure the A7V and the FX9/6 successor will come. I think an FX3II is also a hot candidate. But the real highlight should be announced in November 2025. And it will be one of these three cameras: A7sIV, A7rVI and RX1rIII. I would love to have all three, but I’m happy if Sony only makes one of them :) What do you think about this roadmap? Too optimistic? Something else missing? Let me know in the comment system!
Folks, it’s time to get serious about the next generation of new Alpha cameras. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had several conversations with sources both familiar and new. And they all have the same leitmotif: no one has heard of a possible new Sony A7sIII successor. Now, I’m not omniscient, so maybe Sony has been keeping this super secret and the As7IV will be announced tomorrow :) But realistically, I don’t think there will be an A7sIV anytime soon…. and now I’m wondering if the “S” series won’t be discontinued. I see the possibility that the future FX3II will be the official upgrade for the current FX3 and the A7sIII. What do you think about that scenario?
BIG Alpha camera teaser: All those sources shared some reliable and some unconfirmed info about three kind of cameras: Sony A1II, Sony A7V and a “surprise” model. Not saying yet they are coming very soon…but certainly within 6-8 months. And you can expect me to share some info about that in the next days. If you have more info about the next Sony cameras and lenses you can share send me a message using this contact box or at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!
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