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<p>"Wonder where this new sensor will show up next?"</p>

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<p>Ditto. I'm hoping it'll show up in a more affordable model. I'd even be satisfied with a non-interchangeable lens model with a reasonably fast midrange zoom. The main attraction for me would be the low light capability. I doubt I'll ever get into video enough to take advantage of the 4k capability, but it's there if the owner can use it.</p>

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<p>FINALLY, a manufacturer gets it! I couldn't care less about the 4K video, it's the low light capability that is the special part for me. All these years manufacturers have been trying to strike a balance between pixel count and high ISO performance but I would much prefer to have the choice between two different cameras... one for silly amounts of pixels and one for low light.</p>

<p>Imagine if Canon put the tech of their 18MP 1Dx sensor into an 8MP full frame sensor to make a super low light capable DSLR. </p>

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<p>A lot of DSLRs, currently being used for video, are going to be dumped on eBay in a few months.</p>

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<p><br />Serious lack of understanding of how and why a lot of video equipment is purchased. And what cine lenses cost.</p>

 

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<p>Now they just need to come out with some lenses.</p>

 

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<p>That would be a start, but it's going to take more than that. Apparently some people think it comes down to a body, but if you work in the video business, there's a lot of other considerations, including lenses and support. Canon has a repair (and loaner) facility on the lot I've been shooting on. Sony doesn't have a chance, no matter what body they bring out.</p>

 

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<p>Agree. <br>

This new Fuji XT-1 stomps the Sony IMO. I owned the A7 but sold it. Have been shooting with the Fuji this week and it's amazing. Killer lenses. I think I can stop carrying around 2 Canons now and go with this as my second body.</p>

 

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I'm quite aware of what cinema lenses

cost, Jeff, but thanks for the

consideration. And if you think that 2K

is enough, you're stuck in 2002.

 

The market surprises. I would never

allow a DSLR on a serious production,

yet people use them. The 5DII is not

even an HD camera and yet some

productions use it. Silly, but true.

 

Time will tell.

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<p>Much as I'd like to see a low light specialist niche camera with the capabilities of the A7s, I'm inclined to agree with the skeptics. I've been checking the used market recently for a compact mirrorless camera for my next camera and was surprised to see how many lightly used Sony A7's are already on the used market. It seems a lot of folks dove in quickly and out again just as quickly. I'm not sure what weaknesses they perceived but it doesn't lend much confidence... yet.</p>

<p>On the plus side, that's good for me. I don't mind taking a risk on the right niche camera, as long as it does what I need. Lens systems don't matter much to me right now. If the A7s hits the lightly used market as quickly as the predecessors did at equally deep markdowns, I might be tempted.</p>

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<p>The problem with full frame mirrorless is that the lenses aren't much smaller than DSLR lenses. You can put a small micro-4/3 camera with a prime in a coat pocket or cargo shorts, but the A7 not so much. </p>

<p>That said a full frame camera with MF assist for legacy lenses does have some appeal. </p>

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