Sony did it. Nikon, Canon should have. "Ask not whom the belltolls for..."

On 17/10/2013 7:24 p.m., RichA wrote:
FF mirrorless. Ugly, but probably serviceable. Nikon and Canon cannot continue to keep dragging their feet in this area.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/10...&ref=title_0_9

Nikon have a new camera coming, to be released in a few weeks. They
have "teaser" videos suggesting a "retro" style.
But the rumours suggest that this camera will be Fx format, with
"hybrid" OVF/EVF allowing full mirror-up shooting using the EVF.
Goodness knows what will eventuate, but the "teaser" campaign is a
little unusual for Nikon - not something you'd expect if they were going
to release "just another DSLR".

On 10/24/2013 7:10 PM, Me wrote:
On 17/10/2013 7:24 p.m., RichA wrote:
FF mirrorless. Ugly, but probably serviceable. Nikon and Canon
cannot continue to keep dragging their feet in this area.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/10...&ref=title_0_9


Nikon have a new camera coming, to be released in a few weeks. They
have "teaser" videos suggesting a "retro" style.
But the rumours suggest that this camera will be Fx format, with
"hybrid" OVF/EVF allowing full mirror-up shooting using the EVF.
Goodness knows what will eventuate, but the "teaser" campaign is a
little unusual for Nikon - not something you'd expect if they were going
to release "just another DSLR".


I got to play with the new Sony, only enough to see how it handles. I
did not take any images. the phase detect focusing seemed to work quite
well, with the camera having a nice solid feel. There is expected to be
third party adopters that will allow autofocusing with Nikon & Canon
lenses. It has an articulating viewfinder, and the up top EVF is able to
sense when I am looking through it. I understand that Tameron has a
70-200, that will have full function with either body.

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PeterN