Sony is teasing an announcement on January 26th at 10 AM EST, which might be the event for the new professional camera we leaked here, which others called bullshit on until later “confirming” the reporting was accurate. So be sure to join us on January 26th at 10 AM EST for the liveblog:
In Q1 2021 Sony will launch a new top of the line camera with the following specifications:
- Bigger and truly pro body
- 9.44M dots EVF
- Newly developed sensor
- 8K video recording with no overheating
- Dual card slots
- New menu systems from A7S3
- IBIS with Steady shot active mode
- Everything about this camera is new
- Price $5,999
We could also hear about the Sony a7IV which was also leaked here which was later expanded on here
First Rumors: Sony a7 IV will be launch sometime in 2021 (probably Q3) with the following specifications:
- Slight bigger and more comfortable body than A7III
- 3.68M dot EVF
- 1.44M dot LCD
- Newly developed 30 MP sensor
- 4K 60p with no overheating
- Dual SD and CFexpress Type A card slots
- New menu system from A7S3
- 5-axis in-body stabilization with Steady shot active mode
- Price $2,499
Second Rumor: Sony a7 IV possible specifications:
- Camera type: Full-frame mirrorless
- Sensor: Full-frame 30Mp BSI CMOS
- Processing engine: Bionz XR
- Sensitivity: ISO 50-204,800
- Autofocus system: Hybrid with 693 phase detection points and 425 contrast detection points, Real Time Eye AF (Human and Animal for stills and video)
- Stabilisation: 5-axis IBIS and digital, up to 5.5EV shutter speed compensation
- Video resolution: 4K at up 60fps and 1080p at 240fps, 10-bit and 4:2:2 colour over HDMI
- Gamut: S-Log2 and S-Log3, S-Gamut3.Cine and S-Gamut3
- Still File formats: Raw, JPG, HEIF
- Screen: 3-inch 1,440,000-dot vari-angle touchscreen
- Viewfinder: 0.5-inch OLED with 3.69million dots
- Maximum continuous shooting rate: 10fps with mechanical or electronic shutter
- Storage: Dual: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) and CFexpress Type A
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