Sony: “we need both A mount and E mount”


Dpreview did another interview with Sony executive. Here is the recap:

  • The failure of the Nikon DL stunted the growth of the 1-inch sensor market.
  • Professional users are driving FE lens production.
  • We might see bigger batteries in future a7 cameras.
  • Professional support will continue to improve.
  • Sony will have to create longer glass in the future for professionals, but for now portraiture and landscape are their main areas.
  • Most of their customers shoot stills and video equally.
  • Sony sees all 5 models of the RX100 as important.
  • G Master lenses caused some professional users to switch.
  • No plans to make a 360 camera. They would rather support pro customers with 360 rigs.
  • The professional segment has the most growth.
  • Sony believes that offer new imaging experiences is key to their growth going forward.
  • Sony isn’t going to force A-mount users to switch to E-mount and they are prepared to support both mounts going forward.
  • It doesn’t sound like we are going to see new A-mount glass though.

Via SonyAddict

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