Sony Camera Sale

Sony Just Slashed Its Mirrorless Camera Prices by Up to $1,000

https://petapixel.com …era-prices-by-up-to-1000/

$1K off an A9!
too bad I don't have any glass for that monster!

Thanks for posting.

And once they announce their new lineup, prices will plummet even further, like the previous a7rii/a7ii. Glass never gets much cheaper, and their GM lenses are a premium, too.

No one system is perfect. But hey, 1k on an a9 isn’t bad, at all. Pair it with a GM lens, and you’re back to 5-6k. 1dx2 kinda pricing.

The A7II with lens included (28-70 I think it was) for under a grand was also a very tempting deal.

Yeah, I went down that route of thought. Ended up with the underdog R.

I played with a bunch of different cams, courtesy of BB in my area...know a few photog’s there, too. Almost made the switch to the Nikon Z6, but, then, RF 85.

Amazing price cut on the A9.

I bet those who recently bought it at regular price are really ticked off.

inthedeck wrote in post #18870157
And once they announce their new lineup, prices will plummet even further, like the previous a7rii/a7ii. Glass never gets much cheaper, and their GM lenses are a premium, too.

No one system is perfect. But hey, 1k on an a9 isn’t bad, at all. Pair it with a GM lens, and you’re back to 5-6k. 1dx2 kinda pricing.

Great thing is that nobody is forced to shoot GM lenses. I find my cheap glass fast enough for most purposes, 10 fps with adapted glass isn't too shabby. Cheap native glass like the 28,50, 24-240 is blazing fast. Don't own a single GM and don't really care for big gigantic lenses.

Nope, but, then why spend upwards of 4k on a camera that will more than likely out resolve cheaper lenses? It’s like slapping an EF 50 1.8 on a 1Dx2. Sure, it can be done, but, will it deliver the best images? Probably not...though, that’s in the eye of the beholder.

For me, personally, the Sony/Fuji bodies were to small for my hands, the Noink Z6 and Canon R were much better, coming from a 1Dx. Hence, my decision to stick with Canon.

No right or wrong here. I’ve heard lots of good things about the A9. By end of year, I’d venture to say it’ll be even cheaper than today’s discounted price. Just the nature of electronics, these days.

inthedeck wrote in post #18870287
Nope, but, then why spend upwards of 4k on a camera that will more than likely out resolve cheaper lenses? It’s like slapping an EF 50 1.8 on a 1Dx2. Sure, it can be done, but, will it deliver the best images? Probably not...though, that’s in the eye of the beholder.

For me, personally, the Sony/Fuji bodies were to small for my hands, the Noink Z6 and Canon R were much better, coming from a 1Dx. Hence, my decision to stick with Canon.

No right or wrong here. I’ve heard lots of good things about the A9. By end of year, I’d venture to say it’ll be even cheaper than today’s discounted price. Just the nature of electronics, these days.

you think the 50 f1.8 cant outresolve a 1Dx? it had horrible AF, which was its main problem, not IQ. In fact it can probably resolve 50mp just fine stopped down if you're looking for landscape photos. Inexpensive primes can resolve high resolution just fine, it's the zooms that have more issues like the 24-70ZA or kit lens or even 24-240 as I mentioned.

those lenses do well on a 24mp body, but on a high MP body, their corner weakness shows up. Aside from my 24-240, I dont consider any of my lenses deficient for landscapes, where corner to corner matters most. 35/85 very sharp wide open. 28/50 ok sharpness on 42mp, good on 24mp. 12-24, 28-75 good on 42mp , very good on 24mp. All excellent stopped down.

Bottom line, pick the tool that's in your budget, and take pictures. I don't care what it's with.

I shoot 85mm's 99% of the time. One could argue that I'm missing out, but, I've tried them all. Narrowed it down to 85mm that I like the most, and no one else has an 85mm f1.2. So, I decided to stay with Canon. Adapted 85, for now, eventually to be RF.

Back on topic...

Sony A9 price, today, is a steal for someone new to, or planning to switch to, Sony. If they can spend that, then, I'm sure another couple of grand for a premium lens may help them achieve their goals. Or, a bunch of non-premium lenses as mentioned.

For an existing birder, with comparable equipment, it'll cost them 6K to switch to Sony (new). Hopefully, their other gear will net them near as much and the price of their 'new' Sony gear doesn't plummet in the next 6 months, when the next greatest thing is released. Never ends.

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …9_mirrorless_di​gital.html

inthedeck wrote in post #18870320
Bottom line, pick the tool that's in your budget, and take pictures. I don't care what it's with.

I shoot 85mm's 99% of the time. One could argue that I'm missing out, but, I've tried them all. Narrowed it down to 85mm that I like the most, and no one else has an 85mm f1.2. So, I decided to stay with Canon. Adapted 85, for now, eventually to be RF.

Back on topic...

Sony A9 price, today, is a steal for someone new to, or planning to switch to, Sony. If they can spend that, then, I'm sure another couple of grand for a premium lens may help them achieve their goals. Or, a bunch of non-premium lenses as mentioned.

For an existing birder, with comparable equipment, it'll cost them 6K to switch to Sony (new). Hopefully, their other gear will net them near as much and the price of their 'new' Sony gear doesn't plummet in the next 6 months, when the next greatest thing is released. Never ends.

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …9_mirrorless_di​gital.html

*complains about IQ, shoots with the softest lens*

I've shot with the 85 1.2, and could simply go back to that at anytime, too big, too heavy, not interested regardless of price. I'de consider the samyang 1.4 AF, only weighs 550g? Gladly take a much sharper and 1/3 stop hit for the weight savings, however dont really care for it, even 550g isnt exactly lightweight. Sony's 85 f1.8 is simply on another level compared to the canon, and rightfully so, it's much newer. It also AF's much faster, the 20 fps is sort of addicting, especially when shutter life isnt an issue, mark keepers, delete all.....

Charlie wrote in post #18870343
*complains about IQ, shoots with the softest lens*

I've shot with the 85 1.2, and could simply go back to that at anytime, too big, too heavy, not interested regardless of price. I'de consider the samyang 1.4 AF, only weighs 550g? Gladly take a much sharper and 1/3 stop hit for the weight savings, however dont really care for it, even 550g isnt exactly lightweight. Sony's 85 f1.8 is simply on another level compared to the canon, and rightfully so, it's much newer. It also AF's much faster, the 20 fps is sort of addicting, especially when shutter life isnt an issue, mark keepers, delete all.....

No time for spray and pray. I shoot consistently with what I have. Check my gallery, you’ll see. Never a soft image, from my copy, and with the R, even better. I don’t mind the weight for an artistic hunk of glass.

Happy shooting!

Does this foreshadow an A9 mk II on shelves soon?

Croasdail wrote in post #18870388
Does this foreshadow an A9 mk II on shelves soon?

If the A9 + A7sii consolidated to an ultra fast + ultra high end video like HEVC + 4K 120....... I'de be set for life, as in the next two years

other than that, improving from the A9 is a pretty tall order, especially with the new AI firmware. They can definitely refine that in video, but that's probably not enough to get me to upgrade. I could use video features more than photo features, which I think is pretty darn robust.

RF lens prices make Sony GM lens prices look like a bargain