Comments on: Alpha 900 launch

By: - J -

- J - — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:30:35 +0000

A900 launch will be 09.09 in internet, i will get camera at 11.09 to try for one day.

By: andyptak

andyptak — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:15:14 +0000

The 16-80 is a lovely lens and the ones who bash it obviously don’t own one and use it every day. I recently retired it when I bought it’s new and more expensive sibling. That didn’t last too long though, because as an all around general purpose lens it does the job superbly. Yes, the build is a bit flimsy in comparison to other Zeiss models, but look at the features you get for the price!

My only complaint is vignetting, even a slim polariser causes problems, which mars an otherwise under appreciated lens.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:11:50 +0000

August 14th – they announced the e-Book, two Cybershot models, two musicphones (iPhone/pod type things) and some technology – but no A900.

Ref A700 and glass – while everyone has criticised the build and feel of the Zeiss 16-80mm, there has never really been a suggestion that the optics are influenced much by the mount design. For an architect, a lens like the 16-80mm is extremely useful and nothing else will give you the same rendering of textures, fabrics and surfaces (it has very high MTF at high frequencies – where the other zoom lenses only have listed 10 lppm and 30 lppm MTF charts, the 16-80mm includes a 40 lppm chart, like the other Zeiss designs). My 16-80mm has been in use for over a year now and is used all the time, main lens. It’s doing fine and shows no sign of wear though it looks a bit scruffy from handling.

David

By: Michael01

Michael01 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:01:04 +0000

I am just about to ‘invest’ in an A-700. Problem is with the lens selection. I am used to the Fujifilm S7000 (which, although not DSLR, is very versatile in many ways). I do a lot of outdoor, but also close-ups and interior (with a tripod whenever needed) – in other words, fairly wide range. Might help to add I am architect… I read a very good review for the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* SAL-2470Z zoom lens (pricey as it may be), and made a note NOT to buy the Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 or the Sony 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 DT Carl Zeiss.

Since you mentioned about your Zeiss ‘glass’, I would much appreciate some suggestions. I don’t upgrade often – if that helps. Thanks.

By: alexramos

alexramos — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:03:16 +0000

What Sony announced today 14th??

By: andyptak

andyptak — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:08:43 +0000

I dropped a 30 year relationship with Pentax for the A700 and I can’t wait to get my hands on the A900, or whatever it’s called. I just wonder how much though? Selling all of my Pentax gear, including my beloved LX’s, barely made a dent in the purchase price of a couple of A700’s and associated Zeiss glass. I hope I can afford this baby and that’s not just gear lust talking, I think it will raise the bar of client expectations quite considerably.

By: novak

novak — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:50:22 +0000

my bet is on naming it A9 – so 100′ names for amateur to semi-pros (A200 to A700). A50 to A90 for advanced semi pro (APC-S) line (to come with all the belts and whistles such as GPS, movie mode etc.) and A5 to A9 for full frame pro line.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:15:24 +0000

I can not confirm that. The term ‘Alpha Pro’ has been used by one member of Sony UK Alpha team, referring to the project they have been working on this summer with roadshows and training for dealers. ‘Alpha Pro’ may just mean Alpha 700 plus Alpha 900 plus new lenses, and a drive to hit new professional buyers. Or it could be that the camera will be called the Alpha Pro, Alpha Pro 900, or something else. I honestly don’t know.

David

By: lingoting

lingoting — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:31:32 +0000

Is it going to be called A900 ?thanks.