UPDATE: New Sony Alpha Pictures!

Ivan Lee wrote: This still doesn't make sense to me, why Sony doesn't make a pro-level body based on the Maxxum 9? I have never had one, but some people say that the Maxxum 9 is even better and more pro-level than a EOS-1

Back up - how about one based on the 7 ? The A700 is too far away from it IMO, the ergonomics are much better on the 35mm. My main gripe is selecting specific AF points instantly and adjusting flash options quickly. You can do one by the shortcut button on the A700, but not both. You can do both instantly on the Dynax 7 :(.

utcreeper wrote: Canikon can afford issues, because no one cares. Sony lacks that kind of market position, so they really have to get it right when they ship it.

I think Canon would put themselves in a bad position with any further issues after the relatively minor black dots on the 5dII that followed the AF debacle on the markIII cameras.

I agree that Sony's position demands that they get it right the first time though.

I think it wasn't mentioned already, but there are a few new accessories to be found on the Sony UK site as well:

http://www.mi-fo.de/forum/index.php?showtopic=23674&view=findpost&p=243834 [de]

Sony Alpha Eyepiece FDA-EP5AM for currently unknown DSLR model
Sony Alpha Soft Display Protection Foil PCK-LS5AM for currently unknown DSLR model
Sony Alpha Soft Display Protection Foil PCK-LS6AM for currently unknown DSLR model

What can we draw from this?

Two display protectors probably means two new camera models. Since no new hard display protector aka "PCK-LH5AM" has shown up, this could indicate that a snap-on hard display protector cannot be installed on these models. This may mean two things: An articulated screen (liveview and/or video?) and/or a touch screen. Further, two new camera models and only one new eyepiece could mean, they both use the same eyepiece, however, it may also hint at one of them not in need of an eyepiece cover (no viewfinder?)

Greetings,

Matthias

Edited by matthiaspaul - 03 May 2009 at 18:14

Click "browse by category" then "Camcorders, Digital cameras And photo printers" and "Lenses & Filters".

The following cause the "Unfortunately your query did not result in a corresponding content match." error:

ALPHA LENS 18-200
ALPHA LENS 18-200MM
ALPHA LENS 18-70MM
ALPHA LENS 55-200MM
ALPHA LENS 75-300MM
SAL1855
SAL5018

So does that mean that there will be a motorized 18-200mm, 55-200mm and 75-300mm?

Explorer45 wrote: Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what do you mean by motorized? I mean both the AF and stabilizer motor are in the body.

I'm not sure about it. There are rumours, that the new lenses will have motor inside itself like some nikon lenses. Which meens they are/could be incompatible to the old minolta-mount.
The new lenses have an AF/MF switch and a design, which seems to include a motor. The link to the minolta-forum matthiaspaul is referring to is about that.
I personally doubt that one...

I think its because of the video-function and works somehow like the old xi-lenses (compatible). they where somehow "motorized", too.

Let's wait and see..

Edited by dschroed - 03 May 2009 at 21:37

I think it is the same like Panasonic's lenses for the new GH1 with video-function. They are compatible with the "old G1", but feature a special-silent motor which you are supposed not to hear at video-function.
I believe the motorized lenses by sony (if there are motorized lenses...) are compatible to the minolta-mount. Just like the xi-lenses were.

Edited by dschroed - 04 May 2009 at 01:11

Having "motorized" lenses that support a powered zoom function (yes like the old Minolta xi lenses) would be a huge step forward. Having tried to manually zoom while using the video function on a mates new canon I simply dont think video is that viable without it.