tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post2056643935527190544..comments2024-03-26T10:38:58.586-07:00Comments on PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Sony Alpha A600 Coming? (Updated 3-06)Carl Garrardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-43068825289266428152017-09-24T09:27:16.192-07:002017-09-24T09:27:16.192-07:00"I really don't see this happening person..."I really don't see this happening personally, but I do hope its true though! I would love to be wrong about what Sony are going to do in the future and for them to pull a 180 like this. Would a move like that endear traditional users back to Sony? Tough question but surely it would pique their interest at the very least."<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-77479967909318528742012-05-05T14:00:36.367-07:002012-05-05T14:00:36.367-07:00I`d buy new Sony A600 too,
translucent mirror is ...I`d buy new Sony A600 too, <br />translucent mirror is not good enough for taking pictures on high iso.Olehhttp://photo-wed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-74617615142946857502012-03-02T18:35:44.449-08:002012-03-02T18:35:44.449-08:00If an A600 came about it would only confirm that S...If an A600 came about it would only confirm that Sony has great electronic tech, a respected Alpha mount.. and zero clue how to market SLR cameras. If they were to deliberately lie to every Alpha-mount owner they could hardly do more damage than this senseless careening from one form to the next, promising anything to make a sale - then promising something completely different to make another. <br /><br />It's past frustrating to me, as I moved elsewhere. To the Alpha faithful it must be like Space Mountain at Disney-place, taking a ride in pitch darkness with lots of twists and turns - but Sony behaves as if the track ahead isn't fully laid. Not for me, no thanks - yet I still wish the best for those who persevere in the Alpha world.JimR 'Longviewer'https://www.blogger.com/profile/06080132970316399941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-66666765581873378832012-02-29T20:15:42.466-08:002012-02-29T20:15:42.466-08:00I doubt a rumor could kill a rumor, is that the wo...I doubt a rumor could kill a rumor, is that the world we live in now? Haha!<br /><br />Nevertheless it's likely that Andreas sources are more well informed, that will remain to be seen if an A600 does not come this year. It's not looking good for optical viewfinder DSLRS for Sony- that is for certain. We'll see if my contact responds to the information I sent him today from SAR.<br /><br />-CarlCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-26763961899736029432012-02-29T06:14:05.628-08:002012-02-29T06:14:05.628-08:00Looks like Sony Alpha Rumors sources have killed t...Looks like Sony Alpha Rumors sources have killed this rumour, no more Sony OVF cameras.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-39275247429899085672012-02-24T06:30:10.724-08:002012-02-24T06:30:10.724-08:00I can just confirm high interest in an updated Son...I can just confirm high interest in an updated Sony OVF camery. I was just short of leaving Sony and to swith to Canon (e.g. 60D or 7D) when I heard the rumour yesterday.<br /><br />My first own test of a NEX-7 with Leica wide-angle lens (24 mm) was disapponting for me (red-shift) and makes me go back to the well proven SLR (I use a350).Wolfgangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-61061166008952383442012-02-23T10:05:40.278-08:002012-02-23T10:05:40.278-08:00Thank you, Carl.
I wander, can it be a deliberate...Thank you, Carl.<br /><br />I wander, can it be a deliberate leak from Sony in order to study interest level to OVF cameras after A77 is out.<br /><br />I'm also very interesting in A600. Planned to buy a A700 level camera, but don't really like SLT.<br />Hope this comes true and I get one.Romannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-1193258398692605152012-02-22T05:24:55.296-08:002012-02-22T05:24:55.296-08:00I'm of the same mind as you are on both points...I'm of the same mind as you are on both points- at least I find they are both possible. Like I mentioned since I haven't had contact with this person for about 2 years, I'll remain a bit skeptical until I see some hard evidence.<br /><br />The specs seem to suggest a camera that would not only please mid level enthusiasts, but one that could be produced practically and still remain profitable/affordable for Sony. That makes this rumor a hard one to ignore.<br /><br />We'll see, going to be a long year :).<br /><br />CarlCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-4267552728670427142012-02-22T05:08:49.260-08:002012-02-22T05:08:49.260-08:00I tend too take rumours with a grain of salt, but ...I tend too take rumours with a grain of salt, but that one of the possible A600 seems reasonably credible to me Carl after reading your description of how it unfolded especially since Sony could hardly avoid noticing that after giving the strong impression they were not offering a choice in the future wasn’t favourably received by quite a few.<br />Greg Beetham<br />Ps there is another line of thought Carl, I thought you said that you reported to Sony they had a leak on the previous occasion with this same person providing you with inside info? If so, maybe this time is payback time and the whole thing is bogus?Greg Beethamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-48964766525900230632012-02-21T08:23:46.979-08:002012-02-21T08:23:46.979-08:00After the allegedly poor Sony A580 sales compared ...After the allegedly poor Sony A580 sales compared to the A55, I doubt we'll see another APS-C OVF camera from Sony. Sony couldn't even be bothered offering the A580 in all regions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-65281803142511378232012-02-20T12:02:20.481-08:002012-02-20T12:02:20.481-08:00Thank you, I really appreciate it.
I do hope thi...Thank you, I really appreciate it. <br /><br />I do hope this source still has good ties and connections with Sony, 2 years ago accurate info was sent to me prior to Sony sending me information. That was then so... the question is, will it be now? <br /><br />I'm excited a the thought of Sony doing Mirrorless, SLT, and OVF cameras. They would be the only company doing it broadening the range of their product line like no other manufacturer and supplying a wide range of choice with minimal investment into keeping OVF there since they have already done it already.<br /><br />Lets hope but I'm going to stay skeptical till I see something concrete. He did say this year but no word on when during the year. <br /><br />CCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-84672626492122456292012-02-20T10:33:04.945-08:002012-02-20T10:33:04.945-08:00Carl, thanks so much for all your work on your web...Carl, thanks so much for all your work on your website and blog. Based on your recommendations and revues I ended up purchasing an A580 several months ago, and I could not be happier.<br /><br />The though of SONY to continue to supply OVF enthusiast cameras is exciting.<br />I have not been impressed with the EVF for several reasons that have been reported and reviewed by many others and does not need to be detailed once again.<br /><br />The though of a 16.2 A600, while exciting, does make me want to consider purchasing one to either go along with , or as a replacement for my A580.<br /><br />The announcement of an A7XX OVF 18+ sensor, with controls matching and improving on the existing A700, would interest me greatly, and would possibly consider purchasing one.<br /><br />Does the A77 interest me? No it doesn't.<br />How about the yet to be announced A99? At the mentioned price point, and being EVF, I might take a look, but interest level is low.<br /><br />Carl, keep up the good work!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-76391191473233314472012-02-18T15:34:37.432-08:002012-02-18T15:34:37.432-08:00Mr. Hit and Run, I don't allow language like t...Mr. Hit and Run, I don't allow language like that on my blog. This is a family style blog. Have some respect and some manners and messages won't be removed.<br /><br />FTR- The message removed basically said <br /><br />either the source is making it up<br /><br />or<br /><br />carl is making it up<br /><br />I am relaying a rumor sent to me, that has been stated clearly. How that could be misinterpreted is beyond my imagination. Not only that its a rumor. Let not get too hot under the collar.<br /><br />CarlCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-26609912236739775222012-02-18T13:08:36.650-08:002012-02-18T13:08:36.650-08:00Guess we'll find out, I'm pretty skeptical...Guess we'll find out, I'm pretty skeptical myself.<br /><br />CCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-65835727524914726702012-02-18T13:06:53.174-08:002012-02-18T13:06:53.174-08:00A600 sounds like BS to me. It's somebodies wi...A600 sounds like BS to me. It's somebodies wish-list, nothing more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-11457141321220633962012-02-18T12:24:50.641-08:002012-02-18T12:24:50.641-08:00Hello Carl,
thanks for the rumour, I really hope i...Hello Carl,<br />thanks for the rumour, I really hope it turns out to be true. Sony has so many major problems at the moment, quite apart from, and in addition to, the effects of the natural disasters in Japan and Thailand, that I think they may just be looking for ways to broaden their range or appeal for little development cost. I have been looking to move away from Sony, but this could make me re-evaluate their products.<br /><br />I cannot help but think that Sony should consider an A600 and A620 though: the A600 with a single control wheel and penta-mirror and priced as low as possible, and the A620 with two wheels and a penta-prism and carrying a slightly greater profit margin. The former gains market share and pays for the investment, and the latter can be profitable on the back of the A600 even at lower volumes. A cheap and easy way to keep a variety of customers happy.<br /><br />Here's really, really hoping Sony...<br /><br />Thanks again Carl,<br />ArthurB.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-7897007269244759842012-02-18T12:13:16.951-08:002012-02-18T12:13:16.951-08:00Well, if Sony was building for enthusiasts and mor...Well, if Sony was building for enthusiasts and more advanced folks then it would be the rumored a750 which never was. More advanced folks are not going to be happy about a pentamirror viewfinder instead of a Pentaprism. That's a low level OVF DSLR.<br /><br />It also sounds positioned to prevent competition with the a77, attempt to try and fool people into thinking that all the features of the a77 require SLT designs. It should be at the level in new technology of the a77, virtually all of it's stuff that is advanced photography related can be in a OVF DSLR. If it occurs you can be sure that Sony will be trying to use a cut down camera to justify the a77. And likely will keep supplies erratic and low.<br /><br />I, too, don't trust this is more than an attempt to quieten the rising criticism of Sony for dropping OVF and won't result in a product line that's continually advanced at the same rate and features of the SLT. A single camera put out is not any real evidence of long term support of OVF DSLR. Real commitment is many generations of OVF DSLR cameras, especially now that Sony has shown themselves untrustworthy in this regard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-70087141346612467232012-02-18T10:20:06.933-08:002012-02-18T10:20:06.933-08:00For once I am starting to feel somewhat optimistic...For once I am starting to feel somewhat optimistic about SONY. It just might be possible to upgrade from my Maxxum 7D to a reasonably priced OVF body with 16 MP that will not necessitate my having to buy a new computer and all to handle the files sizes produced by a 24 MP sensor. Unless a person is planning to print 24 x 36 inch prints or larger on a regular basis, what is the point of 24MP's? I belong to a camera club where the competition prints are judged very keenly, and there is no decernable difference to the naked eye, between my 12 x 18 inch prints from my 6MP Maxxum 7D, and those prints of the same size from other members using up to 24 MP Nikon and Canon cameras. The sharpness has never been a question. Just the opposite actually, as the sharpness of my images has been complimented. A 16 MP sensor is more than adequate for my needs, and I'm guessing, the needs of about 95% of the other "artists" out there. To my feeble mind, there are too many overinflated egos demanding bragging rights for their favorite brand of camera. Here's hoping that SONY will find it to their benefit to look after the "traditional" photographers also. I certainly would not see this as a signal of confusion in direction that SONY is taking. I would see it as a large company who is concerned about satisfying its customers, and not wanting to make a large but mostly silent chunk of customers feeling like they have been backed into the SLT corner, and needing to switch to Nikon or Canon to get the features that are important to them. There is no one who doubts the ability of SONY to be innovative and progressive technology wise. However, they don't need to do so at the expense of the traditional photographers. We are a very very large group. We just don't make a lot of noise. I have no problem with those who prefer the EVF on SLTs. To each his own.... Happy shooting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-25403103646601995972012-02-17T15:33:29.152-08:002012-02-17T15:33:29.152-08:00Although I am planning to buy an A-900 before I ca...Although I am planning to buy an A-900 before I cannot get a Sony OVF camera in the stores I hope this rumor becomes true. I really will like to buy another APS-C Sony camera with an OVF, since I still have and use my A-700. I tried the A-55 but ended giving it to my daughter, and continue using my "old" A-700, because I did not like the A-55 EVF. I tried the A-77, but although it is better than the A-55 I don't consider it is good enough like to pay $1,400 (plus tax) for its body.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-73077411681005938772012-02-17T13:20:21.433-08:002012-02-17T13:20:21.433-08:00Hmmm - "MW: I think Sony always keeps their ...Hmmm - "MW: I think Sony always keeps their customers in the front of their minds."<br /><br />My impression has always been that Sony defines "their customers" as the future ones; I know of no other company in this business that has done less for current customers while enticing new ones. [I suppose Olympus E-system users would disagree!] <br /><br />I should have loved to visit the Sony meeting when the A700/900 interface became the interface of the past, and more energy was spent to re-reinvent the base-level cameras. I want to meet those who defended that 2008-model interface: those are the ones who kept me in front of their minds, and they lost.JimR 'Longviewer'https://www.blogger.com/profile/06080132970316399941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-76247948731841794462012-02-17T02:27:28.718-08:002012-02-17T02:27:28.718-08:00Hey I'm not arguing for this, I'm only mus...Hey I'm not arguing for this, I'm only musing that it could be feasible and possible- or it could be a crock of you know what! With Sony one thing has always rung true in my experience with them- you never know what they are going to cook up next.<br /><br />I'm not advocating the truth of this, I'm merely keeping and open mind and musing this information aloud. Looking at things from all angles- so to speak.<br /><br />CCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-81825342573136576142012-02-17T02:26:07.595-08:002012-02-17T02:26:07.595-08:00I would have bought the a580 but it lacks the ease...I would have bought the a580 but it lacks the ease of use in the a700. I would really love the dual dials and the dedicated buttons on a DSLR. Nikon had the d300s and d7000. Canon has the 7d and 60d. It would be nice if sony has the a77 and the a600 even if the latter is plastic rather than the magnesium body of the a77.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-63816928651965166812012-02-17T02:21:16.828-08:002012-02-17T02:21:16.828-08:00Carl, this has nothing to do with Sony's techn...Carl, this has nothing to do with Sony's technological capabilities. It's about the sign they give to market. With SLT-technology they posses a great oppertunity to stand out from all the other manufactures. They should really push it forward aggressively. If they keep mirrors in their line-up, customer could as well buy a mirror-camera from some other manufacture. Sony should really start more visual market-campeign where they emphasize all great positive points related to SLT and also the potential it holds for the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-60389199421849796762012-02-17T01:56:44.844-08:002012-02-17T01:56:44.844-08:00Just for the record on the source btw- same person...Just for the record on the source btw- same person who sent me early phase CAD drawings and prototype images of the A330/380/A500/550 models, stuff that I couldn't share and had to delete. I even sent Sony an email with the pictures attached to show they had an inside leak at the development stage. <br /><br />For whatever reason this person wanted to share info about A-Mount bodies with me and I felt obliged to Sony (whom I do meet with on occasion) to keep those photos secure and not release them to the public- that felt like the right thing to do and in the end, was the right thing to do.<br /><br />To me this is just a rumor and doesn't make much sense considering Sony's current direction. But it's worth sharing for discussion, and not much else- certainly not worth making a big todo about.<br /><br />CarlCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938824791812834583.post-88762384848513547162012-02-17T01:46:55.767-08:002012-02-17T01:46:55.767-08:00Wow, how long ago was it that I did that.... thank...Wow, how long ago was it that I did that.... thanks for bringing back old memories ;). Some can take a joke, some couldn't.<br /><br />We'll see on this rumor. <br /><br />Personally don't expect it to gather much steam as most people have moved on from hoping there will be a more traditional camera to stay in the A-Mount, but if Sony do this .. lets just say I'll be more shocked than just about anyone.<br /><br />Sony have SLT and NEX already, seems the path that's working for them. I guess though that since SLT will be gone pretty quickly, why not do an OVF model just to keep users who prefer that type of viewfinder in the mount? I mean, it makes sense as long as the production costs stay down- and based on the rumor, they seem feasible enough I suppose.<br /><br />Until I get more detailed information and others confirm it, I'm not going to hold much weight in the information. I suggest others do the same till we (if we) find out more on this- at this point, it's just a rumor.<br /><br />CarlCarl Garrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561256121516104816noreply@blogger.com