Sony A1II review by David Zhou: “I’m super tempted to buy one…”

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Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.

This is what David thinks about the Sony A1II:

I shot with Sony’s new $6,500 flagship camera, the Sony a1 II, for 2 weeks and I’m blown away with how incredible the camera is. 8k 30fps, pre-shooting, best-in-class AI-based autofocus, flippy-tilty-rotaty screen, it has it all. I’m super tempted to buy one…”

Benj Haisch also tried the camera, but he still thinks the 28-70 mm GM is the more interesting of the two new products:

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A new lens from Sony will probably be announced shortly before the start of the CP+ show

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Image of a woman holding a magnificent 20-300mm f/1.8 GM transparent lens :)

From the information I have gathered, it seems that Sony will announce a new lens in February before the SP+ trade show. I am working to get confirmation on the lens specifications. Some rumors have previously pointed out the possibility of an update to this lens, but I actually believe it will be a completely new piece of glass!
As for new camera launches, the bet is that the Sony A7V will be the first camera coming in 2025–most likely in March, since Sony likes to announce big news at such trade shows. No word yet on possible specifications, but I’m crossing my fingers that the camera will use Sony’s new 44MP and 20fps sensor. That would be a killer cam, don’t you think?

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If sources have more info about this (or any other product launch) please drop me a message using this contact box or at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

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Sony RX1RII Camera Review by Mark Galer

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Almost 10 years ago Sony announced the Rx1RII fixed-lens full frame camera. Mark Galer tested the camera to see if it still made sense to spend money on it. What amazes me is that it is still available for $3298 at BHphoto. A hefty price for a 10-year-old digital camera, don’t you think? Probably means that they are still selling decent amount of Rx1RII cameras!

If after watching the review you want to buy one…consider to save $900 on the reconditioned Sony RX1rII sold by Amazon (Click here). You still get 90 days warranty!

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Tamron savings extended to Jan 31!

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Tamron USA extended the E-mount lens rebates:

Lenses with lowest price ever:

Other lens on rebate matching some of the previous deals:

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DPReview Reader’s Choice Awards 2024: Sony 28-70mm GM is one of the Products of the Year

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Here are the results of the DPreview readers awards. The top 3 best products are:

  1. Nikon Z6III
  2. Canon R5II
  3. Sony 28-70mm GM

My take on the single products:

1) The Nikon Z6III (Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama) has the speed to beat the Sony A7IV, but the latter has better image quality (more resolution, a much wider dynamic range) and world-class autofocus. The soon the be announced Sony A7V needs to catch up in speed to beat the Nikon.

2) The Canon R5II (Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama) is a hit. I like it and I think Sony should be worried about this camera model. It’s the one reason why I think Sony might anticipate the A7rVI launch to end 2025 (instead of 2026).

3) The Sony 28-70mm GM (Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama)  is a stunner. It proves once again that Sony is a leader in optical design technology. It is a pound lighter than the Canon and still optically superior. What more can you ask for? Ah yes… now I want a 70-150mm f/2.0 GM :)

Overall I would have put the Canon in first place and the Sony lens just behind. In third place I would not have chosen the Nikon…. but the FujiFilm X-M5. I know I am an anomaly here :)

What would have been your top three?

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BCNranking has published the best-selling cameras on the Japanese market in December: Sony ZV-E10 sells hot!

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BCNranking published the top 50 of the best selling cameras on the Japanese market for the month of December. I marked in bold the Sony cameras in this list:

  1. Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-150 IS STM Lens Kit
  2. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit (Black)
  3. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit (Black)
  4. Fujifilm X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit (Silver)
  5. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 Power Zoom Lens Kit (Black)
  6. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Power Zoom Lens Kit (Black)
  7. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit (White)
  8. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 Double Zoom Lens Kit (Black)
  9. Nikon Z50 II Double Zoom Kit
  10. Sony Alpha 6400 Double Zoom Lens Kit (Black)
  11. Fujifilm X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit (Black)
  12. Panasonic LUMIX G100D W Kit
  13. Nikon Z fc 16-50 VR Lens Kit (Silver)
  14. Sony Alpha 6700 High Zoom Lens Kit
  15. Canon EOS R50 RF-S18-45 IS STM Lens Kit Black
  16. Canon EOS Kiss X10 EF-S18-55 IS STM Lens Kit Black
  17. Canon EOS R50 RF-S18-45 IS STM Lens Kit White
  18. OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 Mark IV EZ Double Zoom Kit
  19. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Power Zoom Lens Kit White
  20. Canon EOS Kiss X10 Double Zoom Kit Black
  21. OLYMPUS PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit Silver
  22. Canon EOS R100 Double Zoom Kit
  23. Nikon Z 30 Double Zoom Kit
  24. Sony A6700 body
  25. Lumix G100D kit
  26. Nikon Z50II
  27. Canon EOS RP/RF24-105 IS STM Lens Kit
  28. Sony A7cII body
  29. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit White
  30. Nikon Z fc 16-50mm kit
  31. Sony A6400 double zoom lens kit
  32. White Sony ZV-E10 with powerzoom lens
  33. Nikon Z30 16-50mm kit
  34. Sony A7cII with zoom lens kit
  35. Sony A7cII with zoom lens kit SILVER
  36. Fujifilm X-T50 silver
  37. Nikon Z 50 Double Zoom Kit
  38. Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body
  39. Canon EOS R10 18-145 Lens Kit
  40. Nikon D7500
  41. White Sony ZV-E10 with double lens kit
  42. OM-5 with kit lens
  43. OM-5 with kit lens Silver
  44. Nikon Z f with 40mm lens
  45. OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 Mark IV EZ Double Zoom Kit Silver
  46. Canon X90 with kit lens
  47. Canon EOS R5II Body
  48. Sony A7IV with kit lens
  49. Nikon Z fc with 28mm lens
  50. Olympus E-P7 with kit lens

A couple of things you learn from that ranking:

  • Brands ranking: Sony (16 camera kits) Canon (13) Nikon (10) Om Digital (6) FujiFilm (3)  Panasonic (1)
  • Of the 15 Sony cameras listed 8 are ZV-E10/II kits
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