Official Sony A7 or A7r discussion thread (Season II)

[kei1309]

http://pur.store.sony.jp/MW/Qnavi/Purchase/SEL1635Z/
Japan start pre order liao

It's gonna cost about 2k SGD when it's here

nooooooooooooooooo!

Shld be around 1600-1800 ba

the cost in SGD for a Japanese set is $1,729.72 (Sony Japan)
the cost in SGD for a US set is $1,720.03 (Sony USA)

if you compare the price of the SEL2470Z in Japan and USA, they're SGD $1,371.40 and $1,528.85 respectively. Singapore's price is $1599.

If you think about it, we're more or less pretty much bench-marked to the US price. so it might be lesser than $2000

 

[longj49]

my cheaper (and wider) alternative:

 

[tecnica]

my cheaper (and wider) alternative:

cannot use filter leh...

 

[longj49]

cannot use filter leh...

All bulbous lenses cannot take filters unless DIY. I don't mind.

 

[albertri]

Anyone interested in this? The only downside for this is Sony may void the warranty??

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/gen...our-e-mount-with-a-more-solid-full-metal-ring

 

[coolhirako]

Anyone interested in this? The only downside for this is Sony may void the warranty??

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/genious-you-can-now-replace-your-e-mount-with-a-more-solid-full-metal-ring

Just switch back to original one when u need to take in for cleaning/servicing

 

[longj49]

Just switch back to original one when u need to take in for cleaning/servicing

I was just going to say that too, will work as long as one doesn't leave any tell-tale signs of being tampered with.

 

[longj49]

I don't experience any wiggle on the lens mount on my A7r, even with the 70-200g mounted on it. I guess am just lucky.

 

[silvermoon1407]

Anyone interested in this? The only downside for this is Sony may void the warranty??

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/genious-you-can-now-replace-your-e-mount-with-a-more-solid-full-metal-ring

Sony should actually acknowledge that this is a design flaw and should opt to replace the mount foc, similar to the light leak issue. A small cost to retain the hearts of the supporters, I think it is worth it. It should be a given that interchangeable lens fit snugly to the cameras.

 

[T3rmite]

Just did a comparison between the A7 and A7S.
The A7S mount is a full metal piece, while the A7 is plastic+mental




not sure about A7R

 

[longj49]

Just did a comparison between the A7 and A7S.
The A7S mount is a full metal piece, while the A7 is plastic+mental
not sure about A7R

same as A7:

 

[T3rmite]

same as A7:

Guess, no harm changing to the metal replacement since A7S comes with it. Or see if we can get A7S replacement part.

 

[iamseanism]

Guess, no harm changing to the metal replacement since A7S comes with it. Or see if we can get A7S replacement part.

I'd guest the 7S replacement part is gonna be extremely costly

 

[longj49]

Anyone interested in this? The only downside for this is Sony may void the warranty??

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/gen...our-e-mount-with-a-more-solid-full-metal-ring

Here's good news regarding that.

I emailed Sony SG today, as follows:
"May I inquire about Sony's official position with regard to the newly released TOUGH E-Mount lens mount replacement from Fotodiox, will using it void the existing warranty on my camera? As it seems to be a better full metal replacement to the existing hybrid plastic-metal lens mount, I am considering getting it, provided it does not affect my product warranty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5EZP9Cf8E

Hope to get a response soon. Thank you in advance"

And here is their reply:
"Thank you for your email to Sony Singapore. With regards to your enquiry, I understand your concern on the warranty matter. I would like to inform you that the warranty for your camera will not be voided. However, you may register the product warranty if it is not registered yet.

For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 6544-8600."

I guess many will be going for it, including myself.:thumbsup:

 

[coolhirako]

Here's good news regarding that.

I emailed Sony SG today, as follows:
"May I inquire about Sony's official position with regard to the newly released TOUGH E-Mount lens mount replacement from Fotodiox, will using it void the existing warranty on my camera? As it seems to be a better full metal replacement to the existing hybrid plastic-metal lens mount, I am considering getting it, provided it does not affect my product warranty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5EZP9Cf8E

Hope to get a response soon. Thank you in advance"

And here is their reply:
"Thank you for your email to Sony Singapore. With regards to your enquiry, I understand your concern on the warranty matter. I would like to inform you that the warranty for your camera will not be voided. However, you may register the product warranty if it is not registered yet.

For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 6544-8600."

I guess many will be going for it, including myself.:thumbsup:

BBB MTL !!!

 

[JacePhoto]

Here's good news regarding that. I emailed Sony SG today, as follows: "May I inquire about Sony's official position with regard to the newly released TOUGH E-Mount lens mount replacement from Fotodiox, will using it void the existing warranty on my camera? As it seems to be a better full metal replacement to the existing hybrid plastic-metal lens mount, I am considering getting it, provided it does not affect my product warranty. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5EZP9Cf8E Hope to get a response soon. Thank you in advance" And here is their reply: "Thank you for your email to Sony Singapore. With regards to your enquiry, I understand your concern on the warranty matter. I would like to inform you that the warranty for your camera will not be voided. However, you may register the product warranty if it is not registered yet. For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 6544-8600." I guess many will be going for it, including myself.:thumbsup:

Wow! This impressed me!

 

[coolhirako]

Is it able we buy and ask sony sg to replace it and do sensor cleaning too ? =)

 

[tecnica]

I sent in my A7r during last Friday, to fix the light leak issue and also inquire if it is possible for Sony to change the hybrid mount to the A7s' metal mount.

Here is an update to share.

-Sony's stand is a firm NO
-I asked if it is due to Sony's unwillingness to change it or it is technically impossible, technician said that the parts for A7r and A7s are not the same.
-Technician said that he can provide me with the part number then I can order the parts and change the lens mount myself
-I blur, because he said that the parts are not the same for both models but I can order the parts and change it myself??? :dunno:
-Technician stressed that, any modification to the lens mount, will void the camera's warranty(Fotodiox Tough E-Mount users please take note)
-I asked the technician why Sony cannot change it for me since the parts can be ordered?
-Technician said that if I change the lens mount myself, and I quote him "it will be my problem".
-The A7s metal mount will cost between $40 to $50
-I questioned the technician again and he asked me to disregard his comments on ordering the A7s lens mount :dunno:

 

[longj49]

I sent in my A7r during last Friday, to fix the light leak issue and also inquire if it is possible for Sony to change the hybrid mount to the A7s' metal mount.

Here is an update to share.

-Sony's stand is a firm NO
-I asked if it is due to Sony's unwillingness to change it or it is technically impossible, technician said that the parts for A7r and A7s are not the same.
-Technician said that he can provide me with the part number then I can order the parts and change the lens mount myself
-I blur, because he said that the parts are not the same for both models but I can order the parts and change it myself??? :dunno:
-Technician stressed that, any modification to the lens mount, will void the camera's warranty(Fotodiox Tough E-Mount users please take note)
-I asked the technician why Sony cannot change it for me since the parts can be ordered?
-Technician said that if I change the lens mount myself, and I quote him "it will be my problem".
-The A7s metal mount will cost between $40 to $50
-I questioned the technician again and he asked me to disregard his comments on ordering the A7s lens mount :dunno:

Obviously this technician knows nuts about this matter.

I got the official black and white email reply (see my post above) from Sony, saying it will NOT void warranty if the lens mount were to be replaced with the Fotodiox one. I would believe this rather than this technician that seems unsure what to say.

 

[tecnica]

Obviously this technician knows nuts about this matter.

I got the official black and white email reply (see my post above) from Sony, saying it will NOT void warranty if the lens mount were to be replaced with the Fotodiox one. I would believe this rather than this technician that seems unsure what to say.

i asked him to check with his service manager and the answer was no.

this is still a new matter, until somebody actually install the Fotodiox mount and claim warranty with the said camera, then we can come to a firm conclusion.