werner1 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I was at a camera show in Toronto today. Sony was there with an advertising poster for their THREE DSLR's. The pictures were of the Alpha, an advanced amateur, and a PRO camera. Both of these had a grip attached, and while the reps where very tight lipped the did say the next few months will herald an announcement. The only thing that they did say is the new PRO camera will set a new 'standard' for the industry! They are obviously taking aim at Canon. Whether they live up to their claims or not is to be seen. However, It is exiting news for those of us with a closet full of Minolta lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericreagan Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 This was announced at PMA (beginning of March). More details <a href="http://www.photographybay.com/2007/03/09/sony-alpha-to-go-pro/">here</a>. I agree that they want to mix it up with the big boys and not just the point and shoot forum where Sony already has a strong presence. <p> Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcole Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 When I tried a Sony, I was shocked at the cheap finish and feel of the lenses--the ribbing was a very cheap-feeling shiny stuff. Very disappointing compared to other companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Sony product quality ranges from cheap and truly horrible to expensive and extremely nice. I've been playing with an R1 for the last month. The fit and feel is as good as any camera I've used.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_durnford Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Slightly off topic here, but have you ever looked at a photo and thought that looks familiar, well thats what I thought when I looked at the pic above, for some strange reason I cant help but think I rcognise that bus stop, bizzare eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_drake Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 At a Sony Digital Days in April the Sony rep stated that at least one new Sony digital SLR body should be out before the summers end. In the days of 35mm film systems, I went from Konica, to Canon, to Nikon, and then to Minolta. The best performing primes out those systems where from Konica (look at the lens test from Modern Photography) and Minolta (never had to send an AF in for repair), ironic that they would one day become one. As to Sony quality running the gamut, so is my experience with Nikon. Their piece of junk called the N65 scratched film from day one. I sent it back to Nikon twice for the same problem and they never did fix it. I eventually gave the body away and dumped their problematic lenses. Just wish Sony would carry on the Minolta scanner line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 "think I rcognise that bus stop, bizzare eh." It's in Swindon, opposite the outlet village. Perhaps you were waiting for a bus to Wooton Basset? :-))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_durnford Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I thought it was, yes been at that stop on many an occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_scott2 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 The most interesing quiestion is: will SONY introduce a full-format DSLR, competitor to Canon 5D, but better and cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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