06-13-2015, 08:25 AM
Ok, going back to that dealer, it does say "price to be confirmed" now I look more closely. I didn't see it elsewhere so that was the only data point I had. Unfortunately I'm aware of the £/US$ exchange rate that usually happens. I guess my optimism was misplaced. I'd love a "high MP" body, but I'm not going to pay much more than £2k for one. This is definitely a "want" not a "need".
My memory is fading a bit but it was the a500 series that I liked, compared to the equivalent Canon offerings at the time. But by that time I had already gone dual system with Canon, primarily for the longer lenses. Sony didn't release the 70-400 until later and it didn't make sense to switch back again.
Oh, don't knock in body charging. I have a Sony and Canon compact. The Canon is better in sensor/lens specifications, so I only use the Sony! I love being able to plug in a USB cable to charge it, as opposed to taking out the battery and putting it in a mains charger. Makes travel packing a lot easier.
My memory is fading a bit but it was the a500 series that I liked, compared to the equivalent Canon offerings at the time. But by that time I had already gone dual system with Canon, primarily for the longer lenses. Sony didn't release the 70-400 until later and it didn't make sense to switch back again.
Oh, don't knock in body charging. I have a Sony and Canon compact. The Canon is better in sensor/lens specifications, so I only use the Sony! I love being able to plug in a USB cable to charge it, as opposed to taking out the battery and putting it in a mains charger. Makes travel packing a lot easier.
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