Hi folks. I have big doubts that the Sony A1II will support the CFexpress Type A1 4.0 standard. The original (1 month old) rumor that hinted at this possibility has not been confirmed by any leaks I’ve gotten, nor by any trusted sources.

Let’s hope the original rumor turns out to be true, but the odds are 50/50 at the moment :(

Ordinary Filmmaker added some more new details and I now completed the list between my specs and his smaller additions:

Sony A1II:

• 50MP sensor
• AI tracking and human pose estimation with improved AI processing chip
• 8k 24/25p, 30fps
• 4k 24/25, 30, 50/60, 100/120 fps in 10 bit
• 30fps in continuous  with AE/AF
• 9.44 million dot EVF with 240 fps refresh rate
• 3.2 inch 4axis LCD
• pre capture
• CFexpress Type A dual card (still unconfirmed if it’s indeed the new 4.0 standard)
• 8.5 stops IBIS
• Based on the accurate Europe price (7499 Euro) this could be around $6399x

Sony 28-70mm f/2.0:

• Lens construction: 14 groups and 20 elements
• Aperture blades: 11
• Minimum focus distance: 38cm
• Maximum magnification ratio: 0.23x
• Filter diameter: 86mm
• Petal shape hood included
• Four XCD linear AF motors, floating focus
• aperture de-click and lock switches
• zoom smoothness switch
• XA & super ED elements
• Nano AR coating and fluorine coating
• Dimensions: 92.9mm width x 139.8mm length
• Weight: 918g
• price around $3,000

Announcement today at 2pm London time!

Preorder links (going live soon)
Sony A1II at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, WexUK.
ony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK.

Tomorrow Sony will announce the new Sony A1II and 28-70mm f/2.0 GM lens. On paper, we know exactly what to expect:

The Sony A1II is the Sony A1 wrapped in the new A9III body and with a new AI Chip. That’s about it. While the 28-70mm f/2.0 will beat the Canon 28-70mm by 500g less weight and 10mm narrower size. Based on this early info, I’m curious if you are considering buying anything:

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I will make another poll tomorrow right after the official announcement, maybe after seeing the real final product specs and features you will change your mind :)

Specs reminder:

Sony A1II rumored specs:

• Sony A9III body
• Same 50MP A1 sensor
• Pre-Capture
• 3.2 inch vari angle screen
• 8 stops stabilization (Sony A1 has 5.5 stops)
• 30fps
• 8k30p
• AI chip which allows to have all the A9III goodies like accurate subject recognition, improved AF and so forth
• New 4.0 CFexpress Type A card for faster buffering (still not 100% confirmed)
• Price 7499 Euro (not sure about price in dollar yet)

Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM

• Lens construction: 14 groups and 20 elements
• Aperture blades: 11
• Minimum focus distance: 38cm
• Maximum magnification ratio: 0.23x
• Filter diameter: 86mm
• Petal shape hood included
• Dimensions: 92.9mm width x 139.8mm length
• Weight: 918g
• price around $3,000

Preorder links (going live on November 19)
Sony A1II at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, WexUK.
ony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK.