Yes, Sony a700 is discontinued but what is the replacement?

The previous report about the Sony a700 being discontinued came back in August. Now, Sony Europe (Netherlands) confirms that directly in an email - the a700 is replaced by the "Alpha 8 series". Do they mean the a850? Not sure why they would replace a 1.5x crop sensor DSLR with a full frame DSLR. Maybe they mean the rumored a800?

From: @ SONED.NL.Contact eu.sony.com

To: xxx@xxx.nl

Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:28 PM

Subject: Re: Webform Inquiry from x (Case: 2519xxxx)

Dear mr. V.,

Regarding your request, I have investigated the matter.

It is true that the DSLR-A700 is no longer available.

The replacement of the DSLR-A700 will after all be the Alpha 8-series.

I hope to have informed you sufficiently,

Kind regards,

Sony Support

Sony a800?

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