DxOmark tested the Sony A1 sensor: “highly attractive option for professionals working in a wide range of genres and markets”

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Sony A1 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Focuscamera. FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. WexUK.

DxOmark published the full Sony A1 sensor review and concluded:

After the introduction of the Sony A9 it seemed that Sony had established a flagship series; with the appearance of the Sony A1, however, that’s clearly not the case. Indeed, on paper the Sony A1 combines the best of the A9, A7R, and A7S series in one package, and naturally that doesn’t come cheap.

The Sony A1 has a high-resolution 50 MP sensor that produces exemplary images and is practically identical in performance to existing high-end sensors which feature far lower pixels counts, such as those found in the superb Leica SL2-S and in Canon’s equally superb flagship EOS-1DX Mark III. Combined with the wide range of available native-mount lenses, its sensor makes the Sony A1 a highly attractive option for professionals working in a wide range of genres and markets, and will no doubt be on the wish lists of a tranche of enthusiasts and amateurs alike.

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Sony Tidbits…

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New: Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens review with samples

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Will the chip shortage also delay the Sony A7IV launch?

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Our sources told us multiple times the Sony A7IV was scheduled to be announced in September with shipment start in October. But as you all know by now there is a worldwide chip production shortage. The ZV-E10 launch was postponed for two months because of this (from End of May to July first…and now to August). And also other camera companies had to delay the mass production of new cameras. While chip makers are doing everything they can to increase the production the supply issue will be solved by early 2022 only

At this stage I don’t know if Sony will stick to the September announcement and eventually only postpone the shipment start from October to November/December or if Sony somehow found a way to get around the issue.

As for the A7IV specs I still have no 100% solid info but it appears the camera might use a new 30MP (or 32MP) sensor. It will also NOT record 8K.

 

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This Weird 3D Lens is the First of its Kind

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Leaked specs of the new Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS FE lens

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Image on top shows the new Tamron 150-500mm FE at BHphoto. Adorama. Fotokoch DE. Parkcameras UK.

Sigma will very soon announce an E-mount and L-mount version of this lens. Nokishita reports:

The L mount version of Sigma “150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports” has a lens configuration of 25 elements in 15 groups, a minimum shooting distance of 58cm-280cm, a maximum shooting magnification of 1: 2.9 (at 180mm), and 9 aperture blades (at 180mm). (Circular aperture), filter size φ95mm, size φ109.4×263.6mm, weight 2100g (including tripod mount), teleconverter (TC-1411 / TC-2011) seems to be compatible.

According to unconfirmed information about the domestic price of Sigma 150-600mm Sports, “The suggested retail price in Japan will be a little higher than Tamron’s 150-500 (170,000 excluding tax)” “The list price will not exceed 200,000 yen including tax” So, is the suggested retail price around 180,000 yen excluding tax?

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