Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/08/31

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Subject: [Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX
From: zoeica at mac.com (Chris Williams)
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 23:38:31 -0400
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Sony doesn't compete with Nikon or Canon, they lose billions on 
cameras/lenses/electronics. Which rather amazing that they still make 
cameras.


Chris Williams
504-231-6261
www.zoeicaimages.net

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On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:24 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote:

> I sold my D800E after very little use for similar reasons ;-)
> 
> john
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From Akhil Lal
>> Sent: Sunday, 1 September 2013 3:08 p.m.
>> To: Leica Users Group
>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX
>> 
>> Well the NEXs are very compact and relatively lightweight, which is a big 
>> plus.
>> If Sony are serious about competing with Nikon and Canon they will have to
>> introduce a new lne of lenses.
>> 
>> I'm sure that I'm not the only one on this list who is disenchanted with 
>> the
>> size and handling of modern top of the line SLRs. I dread taking out my
>> D800E/24-70 zoom for casual picture taking; back in Leica R days I did not
>> think twice before slinging an R7 over my shoulder.
>> 
>> On Sun, 1 Sep 2013, John McMaster wrote:
>> 
>>> Interesting, Sony will have to produce a whole new range of lenses unless
>> Alpha ones fit - then what does NEX offer over DSLRs?
>>> 
>>> john
>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Looks like a full frame NEX, perhaps 36 Mpixels,is due soon. Details
>>>> of a full frame E mount CZ 35/2.8 lens have already been leaked over
>>>> at Sonyalpharumors.com.
>>>> 
>>>> If the more extreme rumours are to be believed Sony will make
>>>> electronically coupled adapters to take Nikon and Canon lenses.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone thinking of buying a Fuji X series camera might want to wait a
>>>> bit to see what Sony releases.
>>>> 
>>>> Akhil
>>>> 
> 
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Replies: Reply from jsmith342 at gmail.com (Jeffery Smith) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
In reply to: Message from wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr) ([Leica] Oh my god, why do I own a body for each of my R lenses?)
Message from alal at poly.edu (Akhil Lal) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from alal at poly.edu (Akhil Lal) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)