Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/01

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Subject: [Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX
From: rgacpa at gmail.com (Bob Adler)
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 08:06:59 -0700
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Where's the viewfinder?

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On Sep 1, 2013, at 5:20 AM, Mitch Zeissler <zeissler at mac.com> wrote:

> Here ya go -- *this* is what a NEX has to offer over a DSLR? or even a 
> IIIf, for that matter.  Tiny size and astounding performance.  
> http://zeissler.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/20120607-1328.jpg
> 
> 
> Mitch Zeissler
> ===
>   Website: http://exploratorius.us/
> 
> On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:07 PM, Akhil Lal <alal at poly.edu> wrote:
> 
>> Well the NEXs are very compact and relatively lightweight, which is a big 
>> plus. If Sony are serious about competing with Nikon and Canon they will 
>> have to introduce a new lne of lenses.
>> 
>> I'm sure that I'm not the only one on this list who is disenchanted with 
>> the size and handling of modern top of the line SLRs. I dread taking out 
>> my D800E/24-70 zoom for casual picture taking; back in Leica R days I did 
>> not think twice before slinging an R7 over my shoulder.
>> 
>> On Sun, 1 Sep 2013, John McMaster wrote:
>> 
>>> Interesting, Sony will have to produce a whole new range of lenses 
>>> unless Alpha ones fit - then what does NEX offer over DSLRs?
>>> 
>>> john
>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Looks like a full frame NEX, perhaps 36 Mpixels,is due soon. Details of 
>>>> a full
>>>> frame E mount CZ 35/2.8 lens have already been leaked over at
>>>> Sonyalpharumors.com.
>>>> 
>>>> If the more extreme rumours are to be believed Sony will make 
>>>> electronically
>>>> coupled adapters to take Nikon and Canon lenses.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone thinking of buying a Fuji X series camera might want to wait a 
>>>> bit to
>>>> see what Sony releases.
>>>> 
>>>> Akhil
>>> 
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Replies: Reply from zeissler at mac.com (Mitch Zeissler) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
In reply to: Message from wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr) ([Leica] Oh my god, why do I own a body for each of my R lenses?)
Message from alal at poly.edu (Akhil Lal) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from alal at poly.edu (Akhil Lal) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from zeissler at mac.com (Mitch Zeissler) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)