my cheaper (and wider) alternative:
cannot use filter leh...
Official Sony A7 or A7r discussion thread (Season II)
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cannot use filter leh...
All bulbous lenses cannot take filters unless DIY. I don't mind.
albertri
Senior Member
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
http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/gen...our-e-mount-with-a-more-solid-full-metal-ring
coolhirako
Senior Member
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.
silvermoon1407
Senior Member
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.
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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
New Member
I'd guest the 7S replacement part is gonna be extremely costly
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
Senior Member
BBB MTL !!!
Wow! This impressed me!
coolhirako
Senior Member
Is it able we buy and ask sony sg to replace it and do sensor cleaning too ? =)
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:
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.
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.
coolhirako
Senior Member
How ? Can change or not ? =(
ricleo
Senior Member
just do it la if you guys feel more comfortable with a metal mount.... it is a completely reversible mod.... keep the original parts and put them back if you need servicing at sony.
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