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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Sony a7R IIIA marked as “discontinued” by BHphoto

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This camera was announced in 2021 and the only “improvement” over the A7rIII was the addition of a new, higher-resolution LCD screen (2.36 million dots). And now it has been officially discontinued according to BHphoto. If we are lucky, there will be a new A7rVI at the end of 2025 and the older A7rV and A7rIV cameras will continue to fall in price. This could mean the end of the A7r

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Wild rumors roundup: A7sIV, A7rVI and FX cameras

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About those rumors: I have no idea who sent them and 90% of the times they turn out to be wrong. But, it happened in the past that a couple of those were right. So I will post them today, and we all together can eventually keep track of this. If one of the sources turns out to be right than we will know we can trust it a bit more!

Source 1:

7SIV in the hands of select filmmakers
Now the siv is a true hybrid camera
Sony will not recycle the 12.2 mpx bsi sensor
Amazing times ahead..

Source 2:

According to information from a SONY employee, SONY will officially say goodbye to the FX9 series in 2025. Therefore, an FX9 successor is not expected. The FX6 will also ‘probably’ not receive a Mark II in 2025.

Source 3:

Sony A7RVI will come in 2026 on “new generation” platform: new sensor and new processor

So that’s what I got the past weeks from anonymous messengers. So definitely high chance most of this (or all) could be wrong. I hope Source 2 is definitely wrong :)

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Up to $1000 off on Sony reconditioned gear sold by Amazon

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On the reconditioned Amazon store you can save up to $1,000 on Sony cameras (click here) and Sony lenses (click here). You always get 90 days warranty. The interesting aspect of these savings is that you save some money on lenses that have never been discounted. So this is the only chance to get them cheap, even if they are reconditioned.

A selection on some of the most interesting deals:

 

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New European deal: Sony FE 200-600mm for 1.297€ only

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Lowest price ever on the 200-600mm lens sold by Amazon Germany (Click he coupon code discount). But also other lenses have coupon codes:

There are voucher deals on lenses also at Amazon UK (on this page), Amazon Italy (on this page), Amazon France (on this page).

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Thanks to the tipster!

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Dpreview’s wishlist for 2025: A7V, A6100, RX100VIII, RX1rIIII and 50-150mm f/2.8 lens

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Dpreview discussed areas where Sony could improve and expand its camera lineup to better compete with Canon and Nikon, covering both updates to existing models and new products:

  1. High-Resolution, High-Performance Camera: Sony lacks a versatile, high-resolution camera at a more affordable price point. The a7R V offers high resolution, and the a7S III excels at video, but only the a1 II combines both features at a premium $6,500 price aimed at professionals. If Sony could remove some professional features and lower the price, it would have a camera to compete with the Canon EOS R5 II and Nikon Z8, both offering similar capabilities at a much lower cost.
  2. Update for the a6100: The a6100, launched in 2019, is due for a refresh. Since Sony has improved its autofocus and menu systems, updating the entry-level APS-C model could provide better value and performance for less than the a6700.
  3. Update for the a7 IV: The a7 IV features a 33MP sensor, but it suffers from high rolling shutter in 4K video. A potential update could either lower the resolution or integrate partial stacking technology (like the Z6III) to improve performance without compromising dynamic range. An update to the a7 V could be expected soon.
  4. Compact Camera Updates: Sony is encouraged to release a new model in the RX100 lineup, either a more affordable version with a non-stacked sensor or a higher-end version with advanced features and the fast 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens from the RX100 V. The RX1 also deserves an update, potentially using a modern full-frame sensor (from the a7CR) and Sony’s latest autofocus technology, with improved battery life.
  5. New Lens Wish: The article suggests a new 50-150mm F2.8 lens, an APS-C equivalent to the full-frame 70-200mm, which would be smaller, lighter, and more affordable. This lens could be beneficial for all APS-C systems, and Sony is seen as the likely candidate to produce such a lens due to its commitment to innovative and unique lenses.

In conclusion, Sony could enhance its lineup by creating a more affordable high-resolution hybrid camera, updating the a6100 and a7 IV, refreshing the RX100 and RX1 series, and introducing a versatile 50-150mm F2.8 lens for APS-C cameras. Do you agree with this wishlist?

I personally think a the lens wishlist is way too short…would love to get the 50mm f/0,95 AF FE GM, 85mm f/1.2 GM and 70-150mm f/2.0 GM. When it comes to cameras we really do need a new A7sIV and a A7000 flagship APS-C camera.

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