(SR4) A77 successor has on sensor PDAF

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Ok guys, I finally start to have a tiny bit more reliable info about the next A-mount cameras coming in Spring. I just have been told by one source (and confirmed via another one) the next Sony A77 successor is definitely coming and it will have on sensor PDAF. The big question they could not answer yet is if this means that the A79 (or whatever the name will be) comes with or without semitransparent mirror.

As you know Sony already patented such a camera (United States Patent Application 20130113982). I have been also told that Sony managers try to avoid answering any question about the future of the SLT tech. Let’s see if the A79 will be the first camera without that mirror in between…

P.S.: Save $300 on the VG-C77AM Vertical Grip with Sony A77 Digital SLR Purchase at Amazon US (Click here).

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SR5=almost certainly correct!

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(SR1 UPDATED:) Rumor (or joke?) about a new E-mount FS960 with 4K.

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Someone at DVXuser said there is a new Sony FS series in the hands of beta testers now. Its supposed to be called FS960. It will do 4K at 60p, Full HD at 120p continous, and 240fps without buffer. Price will be 12K$. UPDATE: I am not sure if this one is a rumor floating on the forum or just a joke. So take it easy :)

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(UPDATED_5) Short private question to the source that just sent me A and E-mount info…

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Sorry dear readers, I have to use this space to make a question to an anonymous source that just sent me interesting info.

UPDATE_5: New message to the source: I always try to double or triple check info. So please have patience. As you can imagine there are many wrong rumors floating around and I try to avoid to make mistakes or mislead people.

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First Zeiss 24-70mm lens shipping and first tests.

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The new Zeiss 24-70mm FE lens is now shipping in Korea as you can see on that image posted at SLRclub. The lens will ship on February 2 in USA (Source Amazon) and in late February in Europe (Source Sony Germany).

On top of this post you can see a video review of the Zeiss zoom. A couple of image samples can be seen at Mobile01 (Click on the green text links to open the images).

Zeiss 24-70mm preorders: EUROPE at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, SE, PT USA at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.

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(SR3) Two new FE lenses coming in March? Zeiss fast prime and Zeiss f/4.0 zoom likely!

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According to a new source Sony will launch two new FE (Full Frame E-mount) lenses in March. As you can see on the roadmap on top a total of five new lenses will be announced in 2014. Of three of them we know a tiny bit more:
– One Zeiss fast prime lens.
– One Zeiss f/4.0 wide angle zoom.
– One G macro lens.

I hope the fast Zeiss and the f/4.0 zoom are the lenses coming in March just like the Roadmap suggests…

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Most adorable 50s lens test by 3Dkraft. And new A7r test roundup.

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Image courtesy: 3D-kraft (Click here).

50mm is the most known, or used focal length on Full Frame cameras. So it could be interesting for you to learn which 50mm lens performs best on the A7-A7r. Just read the full test at 3D-kraft (Click here). Tested lenses are the:
[shoplink 23783 ebay]Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 ASPH[/shoplink]
[shoplink 23988 ebay]Zeiss FE Sonnar T* 55mm f/1.8[/shoplink]
[shoplink 23842 ebay]Zeiss Otus Apo Distagon T* 55mm f/1.4[/shoplink]
[shoplink 23781 ebay]SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95[/shoplink]
[shoplink 23447 ebay]Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 ASPH[/shoplink]

And here are some more A7-A7r news and tests:
Battle of the mirrorless monsters – Sony A7R vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 (EosHD).
New video sony A7 with Leica R summilux 50mm f1.4 by Dario Viola on Vimeo.
Sony A7r and 35mm lens comparisons (Soundimagesplus).
A7r review at Digitalcamerareview.
A7r review at ePhotozine.
A7r review at Blue Sky.

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Specs and Store Links in US and Canada:
Dedicated Sony announcement page at Amazon US (Click here).
Sony A7r body at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony A7 body at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony A7 with 28-70mm kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony RX10 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 24-70mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 35mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 55mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
70-200mm A-mount at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Sony A-Mount to E-Mount Lens Adapter at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony A to E adapter with mirror at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
A7/A7r leather case at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
A7/A7r vertical grip at Amazon, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Sony W Series Battery Charger at Amazon, BHphoto.
Sony FA-CS1M Off-Camera Shoe at BHphoto.
Semi-Hard LCD Screen Protector for A7-A7r at Amazon, BHphoto.

Specs and Store Links in Europe:
Sony A7r body at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT,  WexUK, WexDE.
Sony A7 body at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR.
Sony A7 with 28-70mm kit Sony  DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR.
Sony RX10 at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE.
Zeiss 35mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT,
Zeiss 55mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT
Zeiss 24-70mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, SE, PT
Sony G 28-70mm lens at Sony DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO.

Asia:
A7r at Digitalrev.
A7 at Digitalrev, Amazon Cina.
A7 with 28-70mm lens at Digitalrev.

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