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How Sony’s TERRIBLE Cameras Beat Canon & Nikon

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Northrup:

In the 2000’s and early 2010’s, Sony’s cameras were TERRIBLE. They were SO FAR behind Canon and Nikon that it seemed impossible for them to catch up… but, they did catch up around 2018, and in 2019 Sony solidly surpassed the Canon and Nikon mirrorless cameras. HOW DID THEY DO IT?! I researched it and the answers are fascinating and directly relatable to your personal life and business.

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This is the new Laowa 4mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens

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VenusOptics will soon announce this new Laowa 4mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens. The Chinese Weibo member CameraBeta writes (google translated):

The new lens uses 6 groups of 7 optical structures and 7 aperture blades, which can provide a 210 ° viewing angle, a maximum magnification of 0.11 times, a size of 45.2 x 25.5mm, and a weight of 135g. The lens has Sony E mount and M43, Fuji X, Canon EF-M mount version. This time Beta got the Sony E mount version. The lens equipped with α9 II body looks extremely small. The lens is made of metal and has a very good texture. The focus handle feels good and the damping is just right, allowing you to easily grasp each scale. After the specific shooting effect, Beta will share it with everyone.

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RUMOR: Yes Sony will announce new E-mount camera around the CP+ show. Is the A7IV finally going to be announced?

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We now heard from two reliable sources that Sony will definitely announce new E-mount gear “around” the CP+ show.  On of the sources said there will be at least a new camera and a new handle with Bluetooth “VCT”.

I got NO confirmation yet about WHAT camera we should expect but I bet high on the new Sony A7 IV. After all the A7III was announced at the CP+ show two years ago.

I have no info on lenses yet but there is surely a good chance we might get 1-2 new lenses too. Like I reported days ago Sony plans to announce a total of SIX new E-mount lenses in 2020.

Now let’s guess the possible A7IV specs:
It safe to think the A7IV will be an evolution and not a revolution. Something like the A7rIV with a 24MP sensor. I would appreciate Sony to surprises us and at least offer us not the same A7III sensor but a completely new version of it.
For the rest I expect the A7IV to have the same EVF, same AF system and same body design of the A7rIV.

And when the A7sIII?
After a very long waiting I am now confident the A7sIII is coming at the NABshow. The only reliable rumor I got said it would have 4k120p and a vent on the back to cool down the sensor.

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SUMMARY:

  • 6 new E-mount lenses will be announced in 2020 (1 APS-C, some lenses are update of current lenses, many tele lenses and on new wide angle GM lens)
  • 1 new camera will be announced around the CP+ show
  • 1 new grip will be announced around the CP+ show
  • Many more announcement expected from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina (85mm f/1.8 FE)…stay tuned on SAR for those rumors :)
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