This is one of the most curious (and highly unlikely to happen) rumors I received the last couple of weeks:
“Sony/Zeiss manufactured by Sony will release a FF camera similar to the 35mm Ikon (here on eBay). No optical viewfinder. Will be announced before the end of the year. Manual controls. No REAR LCD!!!”
I certainly would like Zeiss to make some “retro” styled E-mount camera. But I really don’t think Zeiss will do that…
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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!
For the very first time the new Meike A7/r/s vertical grip is in Stock and shipping via eBay Hong Kong seller (Click here), Alibabaexpress (Click here) and Amazon US (Click here). It costs just $85. The cool thing is that it also comes with a wireless remote control!
UPDATE: There is also the new Ownuser Sony A6000 grip (Click here).
Sony US just announced the new PRO support service for the US. This is the official press release:
SAN DIEGO, CA (Oct. 29, 2014) – Sony, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has announced the formal launch of their “PRO Support” service program, offering premium service, repair, support, equipment loans and more to working professional photographers.
“I’m very pleased to launch our PRO Support program here in the US” said Neal Manowitz, director of the a interchangeable lens camera business at Sony. “We’ve seen such a strong response to Sony cameras from working pros, and are proud to offer this versatile program to cater to their demands. It’s a premium support experience that will ensure our pros are constantly ready for business and remain up-to-date with all of our leading innovations.”
Brian Smith, Sony Artisan of Imagery, added “As a professional photographer, my Sony cameras take a beating while they hold up to the rigors of the road. Yet it’s great to know that Sony PRO Support has my back – so I can finish the job even when shooting in the harshest conditions.”
The program, already in beta, will launch tomorrow, October 30th at (http://www.sony.com/PROServices ). A formal overview of its membership benefits and requirements is below:
PRO Support Program Benefits:
Membership Eligibility requirements:
For more information on Sony’s PRO Support Service program or to formally apply, please visit (http://www.sony.com/PROServices ).
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Contact:
Matt Parnell
Sony Electronics Inc.
