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Sony unveils compact Alpha and enters DSLR video field - 02-22-2010, 12:50 PM


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"Sony presented a mock-up of the ultra-compact Alpha camera at this year's PMA held in California. The camera fits interchangeable lenses that brings together 'any time, anywhere convenience with DSLR picture quality', claims Sony."

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Looks like another camera you hold out in front of you like bloody tourist. I don't even see the saving virture of a hotshoe for an optical viewfiner.

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"Sony presented a mock-up of the ultra-compact Alpha camera at this year's PMA held in California. The camera fits interchangeable lenses that brings together 'any time, anywhere convenience with DSLR picture quality', claims Sony."

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Looks like another camera you hold out in front of you like bloody tourist. I don't even see the saving virture of a hotshoe for an optical viewfiner.
What lenses will it support? If it can only be used with DSLR lenses via adapter, it will be a total flop IMHO.

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What lenses will it support? If it can only be used with DSLR lenses via adapter, it will be a total flop IMHO.
New E-mount, likely with optional adapters like the m4/3s.

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