If I got this right: The new Canon EOS-R3 will have the same power as the Sony A1 (stacked sensor, 30fps), but likely less resolution (it’s a rumor os it may be wrong) and all that in a much bigger body? Yes I know Canon fanboys will hate me for saying that. But before you do the Canon definitely has superior IS and honestly, I like the R3 design a lot.

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via Camerasize

Move to Mirrorless:

Are you new to mirrorless photography or thinking of switching to Sony? This video is an overview of all the full-frame mirrorless cameras that Sony currently offers. Which is the best camera for video? How about landscape photography? How about sports photography? Which one is a good budget option? I compare all of the strengths of each camera to help you decide.

Sony A1 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Focuscamera. FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. WexUK. Join the Sony A1 Facebook group here.

Steve Dent from Engadget reviewed the Sony A1 and concluded:

To summarize, the Sony A1 is the most powerful mirrorless camera ever built, and it should be for $6,500. It’s also an impressive demonstration of Sony’s tech prowess, giving us a taste of what’s to come with its future mirrorless lineup.

But does it beat the Canon R5? The superior video and shooting speeds do give it a slight edge, but it would be hard for the average person to justify paying an extra $2,500 for moderately better performance. For another $500, you could also get a “hybrid” video and photo camera by purchasing both a Sony A7S III and an A7R IV.

The primary market for this camera is professional sports, action and wildlife photography. For that, the A1 has incredible speed and reliable autofocus, and the high-resolution photos are a huge bonus for cropping in.

Another valid segment is dedicated 8K video shooting. Because it doesn’t have the overheating problems of Canon’s R5, the A1 is actually feasible for that. If you look at it that way, the A1 is actually one of the cheapest 8K video cameras available.

More A1 news:
According to CAPA the Sony A1 was also the best selling mirrorless camera in Japan (March sales).
And this is a new video by Patrick Murphy-Racey where he conbines the A1 with SONY’s Xperia 1:

Sony A1 preorders:
Sony A1 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Focuscamera.
Sony A1 in Europe at FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. WexUK.
Join the Sony A1 Facebook group here.

Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM preorders:
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera.
In Europe at Fotokoch Germany. Calumet Germany, Foto Erhardt. ParkCameras UK. Jessops.

Full review at DigitalCameraworld:

If there is a flaw, it’s perhaps in Sony’s strategy rather than the camera. The A1 is an amazing camera but it comes at a price that’s equally amazing for all the wrong reasons. It’s so expensive that it really only makes sense if you need everything that it does. If only only need state of the art 4K video, or fast burst shooting, or high resolution capture, there are other Sony models much cheaper than this one.

More A1 tests:
Sony a1 Photographing Wolves With The 200-600mm G Lens (PhotoPXL).
Japanese review at DC.watch

Preorders:
FX3 at BHphoto, Adorama. FocusCamera.
FX3 in Europe at Fotokoch Germany, FotoErhardt Germany, Calumet Germany, WexUK, Park UK.

Preorders:
Sony A1 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Focuscamera.
Sony XPeria 5G PRO at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon.
Sony A1 in Europe at FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. WexUK.
Join the Sony A1 Facebook group here.

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Photographyblog tested the A1 and concluded:

Overall, though, if money is no object and you’re doubly sure that you’d benefit from most, if not all, of the cutting-edge technology and performance that it offers, then the new Sony Alpha 1 is definitely the dream camera that you’ve been waiting for.

A1 vs R5 from the Northrups:

Drew Geraci 8K test shot:

Preorders: Sigma 28-70mm at BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera.

Photographyblog tested the new lens and concluded:

Overall, the new Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a well-built, fast standard zoom lens that delivers excellent image quality in a very small, lightweight package.
It isn’t as good as our favourite Sony full-frame standard zoom, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN, in any aspect except size, but it does out-perform its main rival, the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD, albeit at a slightly higher price-point, which makes choosing between them a close-run thing.

Dpreview also reviewed the lens and concluded:

If what you need most of all is portability and you understand the compromises necessary to achieve it, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN is hands-down the smallest and lightest of the bunch and still offers solid image quality.
It doesn’t hurt that it’s also among the most affordable F2.8 full-frame standard zoom options for the E- or L-mounts. For the size, weight and cost-conscious, it’s definitely worthy of consideration.

And here is Ted Forbes take on the lens: