First A6500 review by Patrick Murphy-Racey

October 13, 2016
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Sony Artisan Patrick Murphy-Racey posted the first full Sony A6500 review:

As a user of every Pro camera Canon has made since the original EOS1 back in 1992, and more recently as a Nikon shooter with the D4S, I have become accustomed to how these top of the line pro cameras feel and act in my hands shooting news, sports, and photojournalism assignments.They have always been the best, offering super-fast AF, quick motor drives, and low light auto focus that I have grown to count on.
The A6500 feels much like those high end cameras of today that cost $6,000 each.

Patrick was the first and only(!) photographer who had the pleasure to test the new camera. And it’s also worth to be mentioned his future Sony product wishlist:

1. A full-frame A7 series camera with the chops of the A6500. Speed, high frame rate, 4D focus.
2. A vertical grip for the A6500 and future FF camera with more than one back button for AF.
3. An AF management custom function similar to Canon’s “Case” system.
4. In order, FE300mm f/4G SSM, FE135mm f/1.8GM SSM, FE300mm f/2.8G SSM, FE400mm f/2.8G SSM, FE200-500mm f/5.6G SSM, FE600mm f/4G SSM, FE200mm f/2G SSM, FE200-400mm f/4G SSM, FE500mm f/4G SSM
5. A “real” 4-AA TTL flash made by Sony with built-in radio trigger system.
6. 1/250th sync for flash AC powered units
7. XQD cards Please (this will only allow a faster through-put).
8. An even shorter shutter lag time, 240 fps 4K EVF. 20 fps motor drive.
9. A larger body with a new battery and bigger buttons.
10. The ability to store all custom functions on SD cards and e-mail them to share with others.

New Sony A6500 and RX100m5 preorder links:
A6500 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In EU at Calumet.de. WexUK. PCHstore.
RX100m5 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In EU at Calumet.de. WexUK. PCHstore.
New Underwater housing for all RX100 cameras at BHphoto, Adorama.

All other new Sony stuff on preorder:
Sony A99II at BHphoto, Adorama. Amazon. Calumet Germany and WexUK.
Loxia 85mm f/2.4 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Tamron 150-600mm G2 A-mount lens at Bhphoto.Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount lens at BHphoto.
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 autofocus FE lens at Amazon and BHphoto.
Lensbaby Trio 28mm E-mount lens at BHphoto, Adorama and WexUK.