Sonys New A77

[luke gtr]

Anyone heard of this, maybe even tried a pre-production model?

Been looking at the eos600 or NIKON d5100, but saw this POP up.

Doing more research, it looks pretty good on paper.

Has a lot of features is like in a camera.

Would rather pay the extra, but thought I'd get opinions first.

So, thoughts?

[Astonish]

where are you planning buying from grey or local?

[luke gtr]

Don't know yet, us$2000 with lens on sonys website.

They don't even list it on the Australian web site.

So probably grey.

Sony aus doesn't list the a580 either, so I'm a little disappointed with the Australian range.

Same story as always, we always miss out on the good stuff.

[Doobs]

Don't know yet, us$2000 with lens on sonys website.

They don't even list it on the Australian web site.

So probably grey.

Sony aus doesn't list the a580 either, so I'm a little disappointed with the Australian range.

Same story as always, we always miss out on the good stuff.

Sony sent me a retail newsletter with the A77 in it. Looks like it will be available in October.

[luke gtr]

Sony sent me a retail newsletter with the A77 in it. Looks like it will be available in October.

That's what everything on the net points to.

But still couldn't find anything on their website.

Did the newsletter suggest an Aussie rrp?

My birthdays in October, so it must be a sign.

[oweban]

I got to play with one last month... Frigging beautiful. I have a Canon 550D and I'd drop it in a heartbeat for the A77.

Whack on a 24-70 2.4 and it's a farking unstoppable beast. I played with it with a 70-400 on it.

[luke gtr]

does anyone have/heard of an actual release date?

called sony, cant give me a release date, didnt even have it on their website until a couple of emails regarding presales in australia of a product they werent sure they were releasing.

maybe someone knows someone, who may know someone who can get a date.

its october, and ive nearly got all the money i need, might have to get from overseas(im impaitient), but dont really want to.

[oweban]

i'll ask around... i know some people that might be able to give me a bit better date.

[luke gtr]

^ cheers mate, would be appreciated.

[wilorichie]

Hey mate, check out:

http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Sony-Alpha-SLT-A77-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-Only-DSLR-A77V-SLT-A77V-p126151.htm?utm_source=TopBuy_MyShoppingComAu&dismode=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBDF-XX86319

I haven't purchased from here, but I know thats a good price for the product.

I didn't read into it much, but at that price, I'm assuming it is overseas item even though it is .com.au website.

It might be worth reading into their warrantys, but because it is a .com.au it is an Aussie based business and should be more helpful than the standard (hong kong/china etc) online shops.

The amount you save from buying locally you should be able to spend on shipping for the warranty. Again, only spent about 2 minutes looking into this and thought I'd let you know.

Also, you can pre-order the item from Teds:

http://www.teds.com.au/sony-slt-a77-body?utm_source=myshopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Digital+Cameras&utm_term=Sony+SLT+A77+Body

It says "Due October" but it might be an idea to call up Ted's and ask for a date seems you are paying so much for the item...

Anyways man, hope I was able to help!

[luke gtr]

Double post, sorry

[luke gtr]

Thanks wilorichie.

Teds is one of the Aussie websites I was talking about offering preorder.

Camera house also has a statement that says will be released October.

As stated, wasn't on sonys website(Australia), so I sent them an email asking about it.

Reply came as, "we are unsure of the release date or if the product is going to be released into the Australian market".... (along those lines)

To which I replied as to the Australian resellers offering preorders for a product they weren't sure they were going to release?

Checked the Sony aus web site the next day, BOOM, product listed as out of stock.

Rang Sony today, couldn't tell me of a release, just kept saying, "on our website its out of stock".

Yep, and before my emails, there was NOTHING on YOUR website about this camera.

*end that section of rant.

Sorry, just don't like when the official product representation/staff don't even know what's going on, because they don't have access to the information they should.

Back onto the topic, looks to be an awesome camera.

Can get from ebay, with warranty supplied by sellers, but would like to try and keep it an Australian purchase.

Thanks for reading all of this, and thanks for all the help.

[luke gtr]

Any news from anyone?

[GTR32X]

Yeah buy it off eBay...

Cheaper and I don't think Australia is releasing it

[GTR32X]

Just saw in Paxtons magazine SONY a77 body only

$1699

So they may be coming after all

[oweban]

I've put the feelers out and sent messages to the people I know at Sony, and they're gonna get back to me (sorry, only sent the messages yesterday arvo, been busy with work).

Could always send an email to the senior manager of marketing for Sony Japan? I've got his business card, met him in Tokyo... Nah, I wouldn't do that.

[luke gtr]

I've put the feelers out and sent messages to the people I know at Sony, and they're gonna get back to me (sorry, only sent the messages yesterday arvo, been busy with work).

Could always send an email to the senior manager of marketing for Sony Japan? I've got his business card, met him in Tokyo... Nah, I wouldn't do that.

SOFT, jk

but seriously, thanks for putting the word out.

people i spoke to at sony, didnt even know it was on their website.

then answered me with, "it says out of stock on the website".

i replied with, thats because its not released yet.

im getting excited just thinking of it.

all i want is a confirmed date from the manufacturer....

is that too much to ask?

[oweban]

haha, i know. the funny thing is that there's so many damn arms/branches of sony... it's a bit confusing at the time. know the XBA (new headphones) launch that happened recently? i was there, was pretty cool, we had an earthquake during the Q+A too. but yeah, emails are out, and we'll see what i can find out, if they wanna reveal anything

[oweban]

I just got told "next two weeks" by one source... Will update when I hear more.

[luke gtr]

OOOOOOOOO, the anticipation!!!!!!