Does anyone know if the a9iii is coming soon any info please

[spudhead]

Having searched the usual sites no solid info, even specs all over the place any info please post regarding specs launch, even if it is just a hear say, I am starting to think the long wait could have been a waste of time for me, still talk of the 24 megapixel remaining

 

[iain clyne]

Last I heard was it was expected Oct/Nov time.

 

[Tim Mayo]

I don't think there have been any concrete rumors or release dates posted so far. If Sony do plan to release an A9 III they are certainly dragging it out. Probably hoping most will purchase the A1 instead.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

I reckon the will bypass it and go for the A1 II ready for the Olympics.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

29mp, random

 

[spudhead]

29mp, random

Not a big bump that really

 

[spudhead]

They were promising the a9iii back in 2021 we all know about electronics issues but this is just taking Sony users for granted , so usual service from them.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

They were promising the a9iii back in 2021 we all know about electronics issues but this is just taking Sony users for granted , so usual service from them.

Exactly. I do think they shot themselves in the foot with the A1, and I know it took them by surprise. They are going to have to be careful with pricing too, the market it's aimed it is saturated by other brands and some great cameras.

 

[spudhead]

Exactly. I do think they shot themselves in the foot with the A1, and I know it took them by surprise. They are going to have to be careful with pricing too, the market it's aimed it is saturated by other brands and some great cameras.

Which cameras Kev, I have maybe have been guilty of brand blindness

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Nikon Z8, Canon R3, R6 II, R7. All worth looking at, and the prices are all less than an A9.
They all have fast FPS and the latest AF tracking, and all work with legacy lenses, plus the 100 500 RF, which is a great lens

 

[liggy]

Probably not credible and sounds more like R1 spec but Canonrumors has this list for the R5II

Rumored Canon EOS R5 Mark II Specifications

• 62mp Stacked CMOS Image Sensor
• Variable resolution of 62mp, 31mp, 15.5mp
• 8K recording up to 60fps internally
• 4K recording up to 120fps internally
• DIGIC X2s Processor
• Dual CFexpress Type-B Card Slots
• Eye control autofocus
• A revised variable angle LCD panel
• 5.76m-DOT 120fps EVF
• Multi-function hot shoe
• New battery, but same form as the LP-E6
• New button layout and controls
• Launch of new Canon camera app at the same time
• Projected February 2024 Announcement

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Probably not credible and sounds more like R1 spec but Canonrumors has this list for the R5II

Rumored Canon EOS R5 Mark II Specifications

Yeah that'll be the R1

 

[spudhead]

Nikon Z8, Canon R3, R6 II, R7. All worth looking at, and the prices are all less than an A9.
They all have fast FPS and the latest AF tracking, and all work with legacy lenses, plus the 100 500 RF, which is a great lens

Have you used the 100-500?

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Have you used the 100-500?

I had a play on a mates R7, it's a nice lens, and the camera is very good too. As it's an APSC sensor you have that extra reach factor. He's getting great results.

 

[spudhead]

I had a play on a mates R7, it's a nice lens, and the camera is very good too. As it's an APSC sensor you have that extra reach factor. He's getting great results.

Yep I played with 100-500 I was unimpressed, its seems like a cheap compromise and feels the same, and apsc is not for me