RUMOR: First rumored Sony A7IV specs: New sensor, 3.69 milion dot EVF, 4k60p, $2499

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All we will get from Sony this year is the full FX6 E-mount camcorder specs announcement on November 17. I know it’s disappointing but the good news I can give you is that our sources shared correctly the FX6 launch date. And the very same sources are sure 2021 will be exciting! They all confirm the first camera we will get is a new A9 model (rumors here). There will be also a new 16mm f/1.8 GM lens (rumors here). There will be also a new entry level camera…maybe RX? (rumors here).

IN Q2 at earliest (Q3 more likely) we will also get the new A7IV. Here are the specs I got today from a usually very good source:

  • A74 will have a new sensor with faster readout and will not recycle the 24 MP one. My source told me it will be in the 30-32 MP region
  • The EVF will have 3,69 Mdots and not 5,76 Mdots
  • Most probably the LCD will also be on the cheap side but the image quality and AF will be top notch
  • The video will certainly be 4K 60p and will feature the new menus.
  • The price will be in the $2499 region

Makes sense…and I am happy to hear we will finally step up from the usual 24MP sensor!

Join our livechat on Discord to discuss the specs with us. We can’t wait for 2021…we want new Sony cameras…and a Covid-19 vaccine :)

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Pergear has announced a new 12mm f/2.0 APS-C E-mount lens

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Pergear has announced this new 12mm f/2.0 APS-C E-mount lens. You can buy it with a discount at Amazon US (use code “1042WTF4” to get a 10% discount), Amazon DE, Amazon UK (code “Q2KKXCPD” to get 15GBP Off).
Key info:
  • 【12 Elements in 9 Groups & Ideal Aperture】: Its optical system consists of 12 elements in 9 groups. Aperture range: F2 – F22, ideal aperture with 10 diaphragm blades.
  • 【2 aspherical glasses & 2 low wave high refractive glasses】: Improve contrast and color rendering in a variety of lighting conditions. Its UMC layer achieves the uniform light transmission, which reduces flare and ghosting.
  • 【Durable, Compact & Portable】: Metal body, only weight 0.66lb/300g. Anodizing coloring design, which enhances the lens anti-corrosion, an-dirt functions, and its varnish not easy to removed.
  • 【Brass Lens Mount & Chromed Copper Mount Design】: The chromed copper mount is resistant to abrasion and corrosion.

Specifications:
Type:12mm F2
Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
Focal length: f=12mm
35mm format equivalent: （18mm(Sony）18（Fuji）19（M4/3) 18(Nikon Z Mount）
Angle of view: 97°
Max. aperture: F2
Min. aperture: F22
Number of of blades : 10(rounded diaphragm opening)
Focus range: Approx. 20cm/0.66ft – ∞
External dimensions: ø66mm x59.5mm
Weight (excluding caps and hoods): Approx. 300g

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Today only: Save up to 30% on Sandisk SD cards and storage at Amazon US

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Today only you save up to 30% on Sandisk SD cards and storage at Amazon US (Click here to see the full list). There are also a lot of accessory deals at BHphoto and Adorama.

Reminder: Sony US launched a ton of new savings and you can see a full overview on this BH page. Some of them are here for the very first time like:

Here are all the new Sony US camera deals:

Here are the new Sony US lens deals:

 

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Sony FX6 will be announced on November 17. And yes Sony canceled the 16mm f/1.8 November launch :(

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Sony officially launched a teaser for the Sony FX6 camcorder launch. The good news is that it means our rumors were spot on. The bad news is that the 16mm f/1.8 GM lens launch has now been confirmed to been delayed from November to very early 2021. Our source reported back on October 28:

The new GM lens that is ready (as you guessed correctly) and was planned to be announced “by surprise” on November 4th has indeed been moved to “early” 2021 due to production issues (production isn’t up to speed and can’t keep up).
On November 17th there will be the official presentation of FX6 and sadly enough that will be it for 2020. Next year will be more exciting.

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Let’s speculate specs and release time for the new Sony A7IV. Will it be a “Mini-A7sIII” ?

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When it comes to Sony we can be pretty certain the new Sony A7IV will not be a revolutionary camera. I expect this to be a sort of mini Sony A7sIII.

Possible release time:
Canon and Panasonic have released new nice $2,000-$2,500 cameras. But trusted sources told us Sony will announce the A7IV during the second half of 2021 only (no exact time frame given yet)

Possible specs (This should be an easy guess):

  • 24MP sensor (there is a version with 30MP sensor but I think 24MP is the safe bet for now).
  • 4k60P
  • 5.76m-dot (same as A7rIV but not as good as the A7sIII)
  • same A7sIII autofocus system
  • dual SD slot (it won’t need the new Express mini cards)
  • fully articulating selfie screen
  • new Sony A7sIII menu system
  • in general all expected layout and ergonomic improvements we got with the A7sIII

This would be a solid, expected improvement. And my guts tell me that my specs will be very accurate. What do you think?

 

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