Sony has officially introduced a digital camera and α7 α7R, which positions itself as the most compact full-frame devices, allowing the use of interchangeable lenses (used fastening system E-mount).
Sony α7R model is equipped with a 36.4-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor with no anti-aliasing filter. This results in high detail images. At the same time the device is used α7 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and a hybrid autofocus system. Both new products contain a new graphics processor BIONZ X, swivel 3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1.23 million pixels, electronic viewfinder XGA OLED Tru-Finder with a resolution of 2.4 million pixels, a hot shoe for connecting accessories. It is also noted the presence of wireless modules Wi-Fi and NFC. Cases or to protect the internal components from dust and moisture.
The cameras are able to shoot in automatic mode, and allows the user to control the parameters of the exposure. The models provide an opportunity to increase sensitivity up to ISO 25600, save images in 14-bit RAW format to record video in Full HD resolution 1920h1080/60p. For the model of Sony α7R declared the shooting speed of 4 frames per second, for α7 – 5 frames per second.
In addition to cameras, Sony introduced and 5 new interchangeable lens mount system with E-mount. Also presented were the 2 adapters that allow for a lens mount system with A-mount cameras on α7 and α7R. Adapter LA-EA3 provides a simple lens compatibility, and the model LA-EA4 further enables fast focusing thanks to the built-in motor. In addition, were presented and some accessories for cameras: VG-C1EM holder for vertical shooting, allowing you to install two additional battery NP-FW50; compact external battery charger BC-TRW will be useful during travel; Leather Case LCS-ELCA; adapter for external outbreaks FA-CS1M.
Camera Sony α7R and α7 go on sale in December of this year for $ 2,300 and $ 1,700, respectively. Model α7 also arrive on the market, complete with interchangeable lens 28-70mm F3.5-F5.6 at the price of $ 2,000. Adapter LA-EA3 and LA-EA4 also will be available in December for a suggested retail price of $ 200 and $ 350, respectively. Price holder VG-C1EM declared at $ 300, leather case LCS-ELCA – $ 140. They will also be available for purchase in December.
In December this year, will be available to interested buyers interchangeable lens 35mm f/2.8. Its price is set at a value of $ 800. Toward the end of the month you can buy a fast lens 55mm f/1.8 for $ 1,000. In February 2014, the market will be the lens 24-70mm f / 4 at the price of $ 1,200. In addition, next year the market should do the lens 70-200mm f / 4, but the exact date of its sales and the recommended retail price has not been disclosed.
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