It seems Sony isn’t trying to hide what is coming as much as they used to, with the Sony Alpha YouTube channel listing being called the Sony Alpha 1II event and B&H Photo listing the camera in advance of the event. The Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM will also be announced at this event in a few days.
Rumored Sony A1II Specs:
- 50MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor (same as Sony A1)
- The body is like the Sony A9 III
- New AI chip
- Higher frame rate and faster autofocus
- New CFexpress Type A with 4.0 standard (doubles the speed)
- tilt-and-swivel display
- Programmable C5 button
- Four control dials, three of which are equipped with a position-locking mechanism
- C2PA support for content authentication
- Will go on sale in early 2025
- More expensive than the current Sony A1: $7,500-$8,000 expected price
Rumored Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM Specs:
- Compact and lightweight
- Weight: 900 grams
- Price: around $3,000
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