Another, more interesting interview
We were a little confused by the "4D" naming, given that it's been associated with a range of models, both mirrored and mirrorless in the past. Mr. Kondo explained that it was a branding that they applied to their highest-performing AF systems. So it isn't a specific technology, but is used to indicate the pinnacle of AF performance.
Marketing, still do not understand why we don't have 6D and 8D systems.
Maki responded that they'd obviously be very happy if professional photographers gravitated towards the A99 II. However, he made it clear that the primary goal of the A99 Mark II isn't to attract new photographers from other mounts and systems, but instead.
Whole point of release was to make high margin product for people with lot of A mount glass.
Maki noted that the process of creating and manufacturing a custom LSI is now much faster, and that advancements in the process technology have allowed capabilities which wouldn't have been possible a few years back. In discussing this, he made an analogy to computer CPUs, noting that these are much faster and more affordable now than they were five years ago. Essentially, the same process is also at play in development of their LSI.
We asked if we might see this front-end LSI dual processor setup in future cameras, even in mirrorless perhaps, and Maki responded that, like any manufacturer, Sony is quite understandably unable to discuss future products, even in relatively loose terms. However, he did indicate that we'd likely see the LSI in future cameras, including mirrorless models.
What exactly is "front-end dual LSI setup"? Actually it is big downside of Sony design that you need second LSI for interface and such, and main LSI can not do it. It was same in many cameras.
Next is full bullshit on how it is easy to make LSI while actually it is much more costly now. This is why we have only few companies who design their own LSI.
Interview in French
http://www.focus-numerique.com/sony-a99-mark-ii-discussion-yosuke-aoki-news-10010.html
Seems previous DSLT cameras did not have af in M mode video shooting. It sounds like this could be the limitation NewsShooter speaks of. That would be a real shame. As part of the appeal to me is face tracking with manual exposure like with the A7 series cameras.
Technically with the new hardware I don't see why this limitation would still exist.
You make a good point. Even if you can't use the full hybrid af system in video the on sensor af should work just like in a7 bodies. Hopefully...
The f3.5 limitation is with the PDF points that get light from the mirror in the adaptor. Because the a99 has the same mirror tech I wondered if it would be similar. I of course hope that's not the case.
Menu
The A7RII sensor?
The news shooter interview hints at there being autofocus limitations in manual mode. Or potentially that you can't go full manual mode with autofocus. I'm wondering if the a99ii behaves like a fs700 with la-ea2 a mount adaptor where aperture is fixed to f3.5 or wide-open during autofocus.
It's a silly limitation. Still useful from time to time but if you're as limited on the a99ii the e mount cameras will have a real advantage with video af.
Hands-ons and previews
Last dinosaur. Big one, with large tooth, but lonely.
Reasonable price for a 42 megapixel camera also curious about the buffer. Might be good for sports too (8fps) if the focusing locks on and such?? I really like Nikon but Sony is really bringing it. I also prefer an EVF in comparison to an optical viewfinder. Changing settings like aperture, iso etc and shooting with an ND filter is so much easier with a EVF especially if you go past a 4 stop ND.
This looks like a great camera! I am considering switching systems from Nikon to Sony but have some reservations. This would be primarily for photography.. My concern is basically about lens choices. Does anybody on this forum have any experience with the Sony A-Mount?
Time limit on video?
Wants this.
Awesome beast. The slow motion its amazing and very clean.
Even if true it is easy to fix by firmware update.
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!