Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k at DVinfo.net

Todd Mizomi · June 10th, 2015, 11:26 AM

Press releases:

A7r mk2

Sony's New a7R II Camera Delivers Innovative Imaging Experience with World's First... -- NEW YORK, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Rx10 mk2 / Rx100 mk4

Sony's RX100 IV and RX10 II Cameras Bring Professional Imaging Experience to... -- NEW YORK, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Matt Sharp · June 10th, 2015, 12:06 PM

Already up at B&H, I guess Sony saw reason to raise the price, unlike the A7II that was the same as the A7 starting price.

$3200!

Sony a7R II Alpha Mirrorless Digital Camera (a7RII Camera Body) B&H

I think a lot of people will be happy that it has internal 4K recording now. That was on my list of must-haves for the A7SII, but it seems it'll be in the mid 3K price range when it's announced probably months from now.

Joe Ogiba · June 10th, 2015, 01:52 PM

Richard D. George · June 10th, 2015, 02:17 PM

I will definitely get an RX10 II. I was just waiting for this new version. I already have an A7s and an a6000 (for stills) and an RX100 III.

Andy Wilkinson · June 10th, 2015, 02:27 PM

Sony videos are appearing now - this one is for the A7R MkII.

And this one for the RX100 Mk IV.

Noa Put · June 10th, 2015, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Sharp

$3200!

Is that not almost double the price of the old non 4K version? Would you not be better of with just the a7s? That one is also plenty detailed in 1080p and eventhough the A7r II can resolve more detail it should be no match at all in low light, not sure if it is worth the premium price just to get 4K full frame but only average low light performance?

Bill Koehler · June 10th, 2015, 03:05 PM

The thought occurs that the NEX-VG900 is way overdue for an update/successor.

Richard D. George · June 10th, 2015, 03:19 PM

In the B&H Explora article, the claim is that the low light performance of the A7r ii is nearly as good as the A7s, despite the far greater resolution. This is somehow the result of the back side illumination of the sensor.

For now, I will stick with my A7s, but I do want one of the new RX10 ii's.

Dylan Couper · June 10th, 2015, 08:14 PM

A7s MKII?
WAITING.... WANTING....

Matt Sharp · June 10th, 2015, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noa Put

Is that not almost double the price of the old non 4K version? Would you not be better of with just the a7s? That one is also plenty detailed in 1080p and eventhough the A7r II can resolve more detail it should be no match at all in low light, not sure if it is worth the premium price just to get 4K full frame but only average low light performance?

The A7R was released at $2200 and is currently on sale for $1800. Either way, $1K price bump is nothing to sneeze at. It also can't do the same high ISO that the A7S can (I can't figure out what the A7RII's max video ISO is, just that 102K is only available in photo mode). What I was really saying is now that this version of the A7 can record 4K internally, the A7S II will certainly have 4K (and IBIS). Those two being requirements if Sony wants a current A7S owner to plunk down cash for a new one even if they price it higher than $3200.

Dylan Couper · June 10th, 2015, 11:38 PM

Did anyone notice the two smaller cameras can -almost- shoot 1080-240fps???

Dave Blackhurst · June 11th, 2015, 04:50 AM

That and a pseudo-global shutter - 5x faster readout from the sensor using buffer memory (stacked) on the back of the sensor... suggesting that RS/skew may be history, or at least greatly reduced!

These are a little more interesting with the new sensor than first impressions might suggest... not sure if they are worthy of the higher entry prices, but if image and video samples are as impressive as the specs suggest, Sony has done some nice technical upgrades!

Joe Ogiba · June 11th, 2015, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Koehler

The thought occurs that the NEX-VG900 is way overdue for an update/successor.

I have the VG900, A7r , GH4 and am waiting for a VG900 upgrade with A7s sensor, IBIS, UHS-II support and C4K 60p with 300MB/s data rate.

Lawrence Bansbach · June 11th, 2015, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Blackhurst

That and a pseudo-global shutter - 5x faster readout from the sensor using buffer memory (stacked) on the back of the sensor... suggesting that RS/skew may be history, or at least greatly reduced!

Makes me wonder why Sony didn't just go with a true global shutter. If Alternative Vision could move the GS circuitry to a different layer, surely Sony could.

Cliff Totten · June 11th, 2015, 09:08 PM

The detail in those A7R-II is just tremendous. It's pixel peeper's heaven!

Dang!!

June 10th, 2015, 11:26 AM	#1
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June 10th, 2015, 12:06 PM	#2
Matt Sharp Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 280	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k Already up at B&H, I guess Sony saw reason to raise the price, unlike the A7II that was the same as the A7 starting price. $3200! Sony a7R II Alpha Mirrorless Digital Camera (a7RII Camera Body) B&H I think a lot of people will be happy that it has internal 4K recording now. That was on my list of must-haves for the A7SII, but it seems it'll be in the mid 3K price range when it's announced probably months from now.

June 10th, 2015, 01:52 PM	#3
Joe Ogiba Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 194	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k Î±7R II -The Ultimate High-resolution 4K movie in Super 35mm \| Î± \| Sony - YouTube

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Richard D. George Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 351	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k I will definitely get an RX10 II. I was just waiting for this new version. I already have an A7s and an a6000 (for stills) and an RX100 III.

June 10th, 2015, 02:27 PM	#5
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k Sony videos are appearing now - this one is for the A7R MkII. YouTube (Short URL) And this one for the RX100 Mk IV. YouTube (Short URL) __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

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Bill Koehler Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA Posts: 760	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k The thought occurs that the NEX-VG900 is way overdue for an update/successor.

June 10th, 2015, 03:19 PM	#8
Richard D. George Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 351	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k In the B&H Explora article, the claim is that the low light performance of the A7r ii is nearly as good as the A7s, despite the far greater resolution. This is somehow the result of the back side illumination of the sensor. For now, I will stick with my A7s, but I do want one of the new RX10 ii's. Last edited by Richard D. George; June 10th, 2015 at 03:21 PM. Reason: added text

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Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k A7s MKII? WAITING.... WANTING.... __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

June 10th, 2015, 11:38 PM	#11
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k Did anyone notice the two smaller cameras can -almost- shoot 1080-240fps??? __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

June 11th, 2015, 04:50 AM	#12
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k That and a pseudo-global shutter - 5x faster readout from the sensor using buffer memory (stacked) on the back of the sensor... suggesting that RS/skew may be history, or at least greatly reduced! These are a little more interesting with the new sensor than first impressions might suggest... not sure if they are worthy of the higher entry prices, but if image and video samples are as impressive as the specs suggest, Sony has done some nice technical upgrades!

June 11th, 2015, 09:08 PM	#15
Cliff Totten Trustee Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,197	Re: Sony announced new A7r mk2, RX10mk2 and RX100mk4 all with internal 4k The detail in those A7R-II is just tremendous. It's pixel peeper's heaven! Dang!!