peterb
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This whole thread has been interesting (to say the least). Regarding the A77, A65 and NEX 7 two things seem certain (at least according to the leak website, SAR): all three models will have a potentially amazing 24Mp EXMOR sensor with promising high ISO performance and DR. That, in and of itself, is significant.
And the 3 MP OLED EVF while not everyone's cup of tea will be nearly DOUBLE the resolution and clarity of the best anyone's currently experienced (namely Panasonic's EVF included G cams). Something I would not dismiss so quickly out of hand. And if you haven't seen the potential of OLED I suggest going to your nearest Sony Style store to see what they're like on their miniature DVD players for a sense of them. I think you can connect the dots rather quickly.
Finally all the 'leaked' images to date have been published with absolutely NO sense of scale whatsoever. All the comments of whether the 24mm Zeiss (in particular) is too big or not 'pancake' enough seem irrelevant without REALLY having had a chance to see and hold the thing for real. At first blush, based on some of the design cues in the purloined images and experience with the current NEX models it does, indeed, seem HUGE. But is it? Based on the leaked images, I for one really have no idea. And to dismiss the camera as unworthy for 'street' use because the lens protrudes too much seems waaaaaay premature. With no scale indications in the available images the lens I think gives the illusion of looking HUGE when it may, in fact, be far from it. (Is an M9 with a 24mm Summicron too huge? I don't think so.)
My guess is the NEX 7 body is going to be bigger than the current, uber-compact NEX bodies. A lot bigger. Certainly bigger than the Leica X1 or Fuji X100 and perhaps even a lot closer to the Leica M8/M9 in size and form. (Would that be a bad thing??). Not too honkin' huge a la DSLRs (like NEX 7's two beefier stable mates). That would make the 24mm lens in the same diminutive league as the M's 24mm. And if that's the case, then that lens won't be the horror show many have suggested. But, if the leaf shutter rumor I just heard is correct, might make this camera with it's promising HUGE sensor, extraordinary EVF, somewhat decent high ISO performance (if the new BIONZ image processor passes muster with everyone), robust, compact magnesium-clad body and from what I can tell excellent ergonomic design a camera that may very well finally, set the standard in the digital age.
With the A77/A65 (it's magnesium clad weather sealed and non-magnesium, non-weather sealed counterparts) offering an excellent albeit more traditional (and, alas, somewhat beefier) user experience.
And the 3 MP OLED EVF while not everyone's cup of tea will be nearly DOUBLE the resolution and clarity of the best anyone's currently experienced (namely Panasonic's EVF included G cams). Something I would not dismiss so quickly out of hand. And if you haven't seen the potential of OLED I suggest going to your nearest Sony Style store to see what they're like on their miniature DVD players for a sense of them. I think you can connect the dots rather quickly.
Finally all the 'leaked' images to date have been published with absolutely NO sense of scale whatsoever. All the comments of whether the 24mm Zeiss (in particular) is too big or not 'pancake' enough seem irrelevant without REALLY having had a chance to see and hold the thing for real. At first blush, based on some of the design cues in the purloined images and experience with the current NEX models it does, indeed, seem HUGE. But is it? Based on the leaked images, I for one really have no idea. And to dismiss the camera as unworthy for 'street' use because the lens protrudes too much seems waaaaaay premature. With no scale indications in the available images the lens I think gives the illusion of looking HUGE when it may, in fact, be far from it. (Is an M9 with a 24mm Summicron too huge? I don't think so.)
My guess is the NEX 7 body is going to be bigger than the current, uber-compact NEX bodies. A lot bigger. Certainly bigger than the Leica X1 or Fuji X100 and perhaps even a lot closer to the Leica M8/M9 in size and form. (Would that be a bad thing??). Not too honkin' huge a la DSLRs (like NEX 7's two beefier stable mates). That would make the 24mm lens in the same diminutive league as the M's 24mm. And if that's the case, then that lens won't be the horror show many have suggested. But, if the leaf shutter rumor I just heard is correct, might make this camera with it's promising HUGE sensor, extraordinary EVF, somewhat decent high ISO performance (if the new BIONZ image processor passes muster with everyone), robust, compact magnesium-clad body and from what I can tell excellent ergonomic design a camera that may very well finally, set the standard in the digital age.
With the A77/A65 (it's magnesium clad weather sealed and non-magnesium, non-weather sealed counterparts) offering an excellent albeit more traditional (and, alas, somewhat beefier) user experience.
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