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(SR4) UPDATED-> Finally...Sony A850 and A900 firmware coming!(SR3) Sony A750 Rumor Update
Neutralday claims to know the specs of the Fullframe Sony Alpha 750!
-High quality in 35mm full size image sensor with 14.6 effective megapixels
-Column-Parallel A/D Conversion method -Column-Parallel A / D Conversion method
-Ultra high speed digital output (12 digital channel parallel LVDS output) -Ultra high speed digital output (12 digital channel parallel LVDS output)
-12bit-AD converter on chip -12bit-AD converter on chip
-Multiples readout modes -Multiples readout modes
-Scan mode 15.2 frames/s (12bit) -Scan mode 15.2 frames / s (12bit)
-Window readout -Window readout
-Diagonal width 43.3mm (type 2.7) -Diagonal width 43.3mm (type 2.7)
-Total pixels 4752 (H) x 3213 (V) approx. 15.26M pixels -Total pixels 4752 (H) x 3213 (V) approx. 15.26M pixels
-Effective pixels 4692 (H) x 3115 (V) approx. 14.61M pixels -Effective pixels 4692 (H) x 3115 (V) approx. 14.61M pixels
-Active pexels 4661 (H) x 3096 (V) approx. 14.43M pixels -Active pexels 4661 (H) x 3096 (V) approx. 14.43M pixels
-Chip size 41mm (H) x 31.9mm (V) -Chip size 41mm (H) x 31.9mm (V)
-Unit cell size 7.91μm (H) x 7.91 μm (V) -Unit cell size 7.91μm (H) x 7.91 μm (V)
Price: $1400-1800
They recieved this specs from an anyonmous sender. So take it for what it is…a rumor only!
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I still think the DSLR-A750 having a full frame sensor makes no sense at all. The 700 series cameras will compete for the upper level APS-C format against cameras like Canon’s EOS 7D. To leave the upper level APS-C sensor market uncontested by giving the successor to the A700 a FF sensor does not seem to be in keeping with Sony’s past efforts. A FF sensor for the A750 would only make sense if the performance of the APS-C has been maxed out and that just doesn’t seem to be the case.
From a marketing standpoint it makes sense that the DSLR-A800 will be have the 14.6 mp sensor because it will be easier for consumers to remember: 700 series cameras are APS-C and 800 series cameras are FF.
Also, the more I think of it, the more I think that Sony will not risk antagonizing those who have spent a good deal of money on APS-C glass. If Sony doesn’t provide a real follow-up to the A700, I’ll go with Canon’s APS-C EOS 7D (a substantial upgrade from the A700!) because there will be no incentive to stay with Sony when all my investment has been obsoleted and I can replace APS-C glass for a LOT less than it will cost to move to FF.
Whether it is the Alpha 750 or the Alpha 800, I don’t mind, but a 12 to 14 MP full frame DSLR would definitely be welcome. I use my widest wide angle lens (a 17-35mm lens) for a large percentage of shots I take on a Minolta Dynax 7. Although I now own a digital compact camera (the Panasonic LX-3 with its f2.0 to f2.8 lens) I have not yet made the switch to digital for SLR, because I am still waiting for a direct replacement for the Dynax 7.
I did consider the Alpha 700, but my better lenses would have effectively become an f2.8 105-300mm telephoto (up from 70-200mm), an f2.8 42-105mm “short telephoto” (up from 28-70mm) and a 26.5-52.5mm “narrow range standard zoom” (instead of 17-35mm wide angle). The extended telephoto would have been fine, but the other two would have needed replacing with APS-C lenses along the lines of a 12-24mm wide angle (effectively 18-36mm) and a 18-70mm standard zoom (effectively 27-105mm). Along with the cost of the 700, I would have ended up spending almost as much as the cost of an Alpha 850.
Having never invested in APS-C lenses, what I want is a 12 to 14 MP full frame DSLR that I can use with my existing lenses. That would be something along the lines of the Nikon D700, but would accept alpha mount lenses and include a pop-up flash for those times when my flash gun is not readily to hand. The Alpha 850/900 omits the pop up flash and has been designed with a large pixel count to allow the use of APS-C lenses at 11MP. Hopefully whatever replaces the Alpha 700 will also include support for SD/SDHC cards as the Alpha 500 and 550 do. I believe Sony need a camera of this type to compete with the “big boys” (Nikon and Canon) who are likely to be pushing FF in the near future. Without it I may have to switch to Nikon.
I have to agree with Houckster on this one. I’ve just recently upgraded from my A100 to the A550 thinking it would be closer to the A700. I also bought both Sony 50 and 18-250mm.
For an enthusiast, thats alot of $ to spend and while both are DT lenses I am going to be really ticked if Sony don’t give us a decent APS-C replacement. I’m not interested in FF and made the decision when buying lenses that I couldn’t imagine Sony hanging us out to dry in.
Yes I am enjoying the A550 but it really is a “point and shoot” on steroids. I just don’t feel like a photographer when I’m out with it.
My A750 would be:
Same sensor as A550 and same LCD
DOF review
less shiney plastic.
It’s a nice dream indeed!!!