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Here is the brand new rumor: A trusted source just gave me reason to hope that the Sony A7V might turn out to be much better than we expected. There are two important notes here:

1. he asked me to NOT share the specs yet
2. he got this spec list NOT directly from Sony…but from someone damn close.

This source often shared correct info in the past so all this gives to us is at least some hope that the Sony A7V might better than expected. In my video on top I share you my “feelings” about the specs I got and i do think it would kick the Canon R6III’s but.

But again…this is a hope only for now…and as Star Wars learned us...rebellions are built on hope ;)

Sony A7V Preorders (open on Dec 5?):
BHphoto, Amazon.

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Today we finally got the new Canon R6 III, but in just one month we’ll see the Sony A7V!

According to two sources, Sony will announce the camera in early December. A small initial batch is expected to ship before Christmas, while most photographers will likely receive theirs in January.

I also received a new leaked image showing the front of the camera. As expected, there’s no C5 button, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the camera won’t include pre-capture functionality.

There’s no confirmation yet about any new lenses being unveiled alongside the A7V, but three new Sony lenses are reportedly scheduled for release in the coming months:

• 100-400mm f/4.0 GM
• 100-400mm G (variable aperture)
• ultra wide angle f/2.0 GM zoom

The sources haven’t shared any specifications yet, but here’s what we’ve gathered over the past month:

• 33MP sensor (unclear if same of the A7IV or new partially stacked)
• improved Fps rate (15fps?)
• 8 stops IBIS
• new AI chip like the Sony A1II
• 4 way fully articulating screen
• 2x dual Type A SD slot
• no C5 button
• Same Sony A7rV body design.
• price close to $3000
• Announcement in early November
• Limited batch ships before Christmas

So that’s it for now! I hope we will soon get the definitive answer about the sensor…is it new or not?

The massive Sony holiday savings started today and you can find them on those pages at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. And the additional $50 cashback has been extended to January 1st!

Sony Camera rebates:

• $500 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A1 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $900 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7R V at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $200 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7CR at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $700 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7 IV at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $200 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7C II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $500 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7 III at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $300 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7C (Silver) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $300 off and $50 cashback on the FX30 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
• $100 off on the Sony A6700 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $100 off on the Sony ZV-E10 II (Black) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $100 off on the Sony A6400 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $100 off on the Sony ZV-E10 (Black) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama

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My buddy How2fly shared reliable info about three new exciting Sony lenses that will be announced soon:

1. 100-400mm F4 GM (successor of the 7 year old 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM)
2. 100-400mm G (variable aperture, light weight)
3. An F2 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens companion of the 28-70mm and 50-150mm f/2.0 GM lenses

No exact dates yet, but these lenses are currently planned for release between November and Q1 2026. My reliable sources say the Sony A7V is coming between mid-November and early December — and I wouldn’t be surprised if Sony unveils one or even two of these lenses together with the new camera. Let’s dig into this rumor:

100-400mm double release:
I think it’s great Sony will offer a more affordable and lightweight version of the 100-400 GMII. I guess variable aperture could be f/5.6-6.3. I wonder, is this something that you are likely to buy?

f/2.0 ultra wide zoom:
I’m not sure about the final focal length yet. Because it’s f/2.0, it likely won’t be a standard 16–35mm. I’m expecting something more like 16–25mm or 16–28mm. Which range would you want to see?

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Viltrox has done an Ask me anything on Reddit. And when asked about the development of zoom lenses this is what they said:

About the zoom lens, we’re actively working on it. About the macro lenses, there won’t be any in the near future.

Back in August, I mentioned that several Chinese optical brands are currently developing autofocus zoom lenses for Sony E-mount—at least five are in the works. One of them is even rumored to be the world’s first full-frame f/1.4 zoom lens!

Rumored specs: 35–50mm f/1.4 FE !!!

If anyone can make this happen, my bet is on Viltrox!

I finally got confirmations form sources (Thanks!) that Sony is going to have a BIG announcement between mid November and early December. Don’t have the exact date yet! But my guess is that we will get this stuff:

• Sony A7V
• Sony 100-400mm GMII (?)

I hope to get the exact announcement date soon but in the meantime buckle up for a busy rumor time! 

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Sony A7V specs known so far (from trusted sources):

• A7V has been registered in Indonesia with the code “WW824259”. The camera is manufactured in Thailand
• Leaked image seems to suggest it has 33Mps sensor (we don’t know if it’s a tweaked A7IV sensor version or a new partially stacked)
• new AI chip like the Sony A1II
• Same Sony A7rV body design. This means same 4 way fully articulating screen and same controls
• It does NOT have the Sony A1II/A9III grip design
• price close to $3000
• Announcement likely in November at earliest with shipment start in January/February

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