Wild rumors roundup: A7V and FX8

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About those rumors: I have no idea who sent them and 90% of the times they turn out to be wrong. But, it happened in the past that a couple of those were right. So I will post them today, and we all together can eventually keep track of this. If one of the sources turns out to be right than we will know we can trust it a bit more!

Source 1:

FX8 is confirmed. I’ve heard many rental houses talking about it.

Source 2:

Canon is debuting a new 400mm f/2.8 with built in 1.4x TC in Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics for all their Press Photographers to use during the Olympics to match what Nikon has done. When Canon released the R1, Sony instantly took the shine away with the debut of the α1ii last November. What do you think Sony is going to do at the 2026 Winter Olympics if Canon is giving the press access to a brand new 400mm f/2.8 with sharper optics and built in TC? I think you know the answer to that…

Source 3:

There are major problems with the delivery of Sony products in Europe due to problems with the warehouse in Germany. Retailers in several countries are having major problems with getting goods delivered. The problems are said to have started in April, and have still not been resolved

Source 4;

Nikon Z9/Z8 sensor exclusivity expires soon.
The Sony A7V uses the same (revised) fast sensor that can do oversampling 4k 60 from 8k 60 etc. but now with perfect Sony AI autofocus and open third party lenses and better battery.
So this is the sensor A7V will use and it will be cheaper than Z8.
Hope they use good cooling.

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Thanks to the Sony A7V rumor source!

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Just like told you yesterday a possible Sony A/V info spruce contacted me again tonight. I wanted to thank him again for the info and ask him one more question: Aside from the Sony A/V…did you get hint about what else is coming next from Sony when it comes to cameras and lenses? Possible outlook for 2026?

Thanks!

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Limited-Time Offer: Get the Sony A7 IV for just $2,098 after cashback — valid through September 8 only!

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Sony just boosted the deal on the Sony A7 IV — now available for only $2,098 after rebates and a $100 cashback, exclusively at BHphoto, Amazon, and Adorama!

Keep in mind the cashback deal is running on other Sony cameras. Here is the total saving rebates+cashback:

Sony Lens rebates:

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Laowa has revealed its roadmap featuring six upcoming lenses

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Laowa has displayed the images and specs of size new lenses:

  • AF FF 200mm F2.0 C-Dreamer
  • FF II TS 35mm F2.8 C-Dreamer Macro 0.5X
  • FF II TS 17mm F4 C-Dreamer
  • AF FF 180mm F4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X
  • FF Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2X Anamorphic Zoom
  • FF Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2X Anamorphic Zoom

And here is a new Laowa 200mm Q&A video with Matt Granger:

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Message to the source of the Sony A7V rumor!

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About an hour ago, someone used the contact form to send me new info about the Sony A7V. Since no email was provided, this is my only way to respond:

First of all — thank you!
Second, if you have any photo or visual evidence to support your info, feel free to share it. And don’t worry — I will absolutely keep it private if that’s what you prefer.

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To all my readers: Please be patient — I’m carefully triple-checking every rumor I receive about the A7V… but yes, it’s the next Sony Alpha camera on the roadmap.
Stay tuned — and stay calm 😉

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