Sony A6000

http://youtu.be/Pizl71​ar9XI

Sony just announced the new Alpha A6000. This new new mirrorless camera will have the world's fastest AF with 11 fps subject tracking. It will replace the NEX-6, packing a 24MP sensor, Bionz X processor and a redesigned phase-detect AF system covering 92% of the frame.

Price $648

Sony A6000 highlights:

24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor
Magnesium Alloy Body
BIONZ X Image Processor
Tru-Finder 0.39" 1,440k-Dot OLED EVF
3.0" 921k-Dot Xtra Fine Tilting LCD
Full HD 1080i/p AVCHD Video at 24/60 fps
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC and downloadable apps
Fast Hybrid AF & 179 Phase-Detect Points
11 fps continuous shooting with subject-tracking
ISO up to 25600
Diffraction correction, area-specific noise reduction, and detail reproduction technology (Jpeg)
Multi-Interface Shoe and Built-In Flash
Auto Object Framing and Multi Frame NR
Weight: 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
Dimensions: 120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72" x 2.64" x 1.77")
Battery Life (NP-FW50): 360 shots

just announced a 70-200/f4 for the E-mount system as well. It's getting interesting.

And yet another intriguing Sony entry. Wow!

Sweet.

Dear Sony. Just release a couple of cameras with EF mount, and I'll say good bye to Canon bodies forever.

If the focus system is nearly as good as they claim, PLUS 11fps, PLUS the 24mp Exmor sensor, for $800..... this a sure 7D killer. Sad but true. Let's go Canon... time to wake the eff up. *smh

Looks good, but still going to get the X-T1.

I might buy into Sony system if the AF tracking really works.

ptcanon3ti wrote in post #16683929
If the focus system is nearly as good as they claim, PLUS 11fps, PLUS the 24mp Exmor sensor, for $800..... this a sure 7D killer. Sad but true. Let's go Canon... time to wake the eff up. *smh

Nice looking camera, still not enough lenses. Sony will get it one of these days.

I wonder how fast it will focus with an adapter. This looks like a great compact alternative.

The size might be the one thing I don't like. I like to feel like I have a real camera in my hand. It would probably feel very awkward with a large lens attached for birds in flight.

ptcanon3ti wrote in post #16685219
The size might be the one thing I don't like. I like to feel like I have a real camera in my hand. It would probably feel very awkward with a large lens attached for birds in flight.

Like underwater housings, maybe someone will start manufacturing hollow shells that people can put their small mirrorless cameras into so that it looks and feels as big as an "old fashioned" dslr.

navydoc wrote in post #16685458
Like underwater housings, maybe someone will start manufacturing hollow shells that people can put their small mirrorless cameras into so that it looks and feels as big as an "old fashioned" dslr.

I was actually thinking the same thing.

My thoughts are that we'll eventually see compact mirrorless bodies as the norm...with the option to add a "pro-grip" that will provide the ergonomics and controls we've come to expect from a DSLR body.

I'm loving how the Fuji X-T1's "world's fastest AF" lasted all of two weeks (and not even until its release) .

DarthVader wrote in post #16683214
Sony just announced the new Alpha A6000. This new new mirrorless camera will have the world's fastest AF with 11 fps subject tracking.

erm, doesn't the 1DX track at 12fps? (focus locked to get 14fps)

I think they're comparing to other APS-C mirrorless cams.

smythie wrote in post #16685884
erm, doesn't the 1DX track at 12fps? (focus locked to get 14fps)