Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

We have, still - the a77 II, the FF a99 II, and the mid-range APS-C - the a68. One for enthusiasts, one for Pros, and one more for beginners - I guess … Do we need another? … Or, has Sony covered all the bases? … Do you think they're wrapping up a-mount, or - SLTs in general? … They're making a lot of money from all the FF MILCs, aren't they? … Even, a bit on the 6000 series. So why bother with these pesky a-mount SLTs?
Will it now be E-Mount, forever, for Sony? … Or, do they still have some a-mount tricks up their sleeve?

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

The very first Sony A-mount camera I saw on display, was at Sears Department Store, some 10 years ago. It was the model a230. It had 10 megapixels, and was called a DSLR back then. Sony discontinued the DSLR, and came out later with the Translucent mirror, DSLTs. I don't recall the first one? As long as Sony continues to make new upgraded A-mount cameras, such as the upcoming a77iii, and the a99 full frame series. The A-mount lenses will still be made. But, the E-mount is going full steam ahead, with Sony's a6000 series mirrorless, crop sensors. And a7 series full frame, and the newest a9 full frame. Sigma has now come out with some new, very good E-mount lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras. Competing now with Sony. The future is E-mount. IMO.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Yes, that's true. The first SLT was the a33 - introduced in 2010. That same year, they also introduced the a55v - which had a built-in GPS. Only the a65v, a77v and a99v have followed suit, with GPS built-in, too. Prior to the SLT series - Sony ONLY made DSLRs - which have all since been discontinued, Mas. There's a full list of all Sony ILCs following. So you do believe there's an upcoming a77 III, do you? … I gave up!


The Sony FF E-Mount Cameras (all current)

Model RES Target Market Introduction

a9 (ILCE-9) 24.2MP Professional 4-19-2017
a7 III (ILCE-7M3) 24.2MP Professional 2-27-2018
A7R III (ILCE-7RM3) 42.4MP Professional 10-25-2017
a7R II (ILCE-7M2) 42.4MP Semi-Pro 6-10-2015
a7R (ILCE-7R) 36.4MP Semi-Pro 10-16-2013
a7 II (ILCE-7M2) 24.3MP Semi-Pro 11-20-2014
a7 (ILCE-7) 24.3MP Semi-Pro 10-16-2013
a7s II (ILCE-7SM2) 12.2MP Semi-Pro 9-11-2015
a7s (ILCE-7s) 12.2MP Semi-Pro 4-06-2014

The Sony SLT a-Mount Cameras

a99 II (ILCA-99M2) 42MP Professional (FF) 9-19-2016 Current
a99 (SLT-a99V) 24MP Professional (FF) 9-12-2012 disc. 2016
a77 II (ILCA-77M2) 24MP Advanced 5-01-2014 Current
a77 (SLT-a77V) 24MP Advanced 8-24-2011 discontinued
a68 (ILCA-68) 24MP Mid-Range 11-05-2015 Current
a65 (SLT-a65V) 24MP Mid-Range 8-24-2011 discontinued
a58 (SLT-a58) 20MP Mid-Range 2-20-2013 discontinued
a57 (SLT-a57) Mid-Range 3-13-2012 discontinued
a55 (SLT-a55V) Mid-Range 8-24-2010 discontinued
a37 (SLT-a37) Entry-Level 5-17-2012 discontinued
a35 (SLT-a35) Entry-Level 6-8-2011 discontinued
a33 (SLT-a33) Entry-Level 8-24-2010 discontinued

The Sony DSLR a-Mount Cameras

a900 (DSLR-a900) Professional 9-9-2008 disc. 2011
a850 (DSLR-a850) Professional 8-27-2009 disc. 2011
a700 (DSLR-a700) Advanced 9-05-2007 disc. 2009
a580 (DSLR-a580) Midrange 8-24-2010 disc. 2010
a560 (DSLR-a560) Midrange 8-24-2010 disc. 2010
a550 (DSLR-a550) Midrange 8-27-2009 discontinued
a500 (DSLR-a500) Midrange 8-27-2009 discontinued
a450 (DSLR-a450) Midrange 1-5-2010 discontinued
a390 (DSLR-a390) Entry Level 6-9-2010 disc. 2011
a380 (DSLR-a380) Entry Level 5-17-2009 disc. 2010
a350 (DSLR-a350) Entry Level 1-30-2008 discontinued
a330 (DSLR-a330) Entry Level 5-17-2009 disc. 2010
a300 (DSLR-a300) Entry Level 1-30-2008 discontinued
a290 (DSLR-a290) Entry Level 6-9-2010 disc. 2011
a230 (DSLR-a230) Entry Level 5-17-2009 disc. 2010
a200 (DSLR-a200) Entry-Level 1-6-2008 discontinued
a100 (DSLR-a100) Midrange 6-5-2006 disc. 2008

The Sony Compact E-Mount Cameras

a6500 (ILCE-6500) Advanced Amateur 6-10-2016 Current
a6300 (ILCE-6300) Advanced Amateur 2-3-2016 Current
a6000 (ILCE-6000) Advanced Amateur 2-12-2014 Current
a5100 (ILCE-5100) Entry Level 8-18-2014 Current
a5000 (ILCE-5000) Entry Level 1-7-2014 Current
a3500 (ILCE-3500) Entry Level 3-21-2014 Discontinued
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The following Sony Digital Cameras feature 5-axis In Body Stabilization
SLT - a99 II
Compact E-Mount - a6500
FF E-Mount - a9, a7s II, a7 II, a7 III, a7R II, a7R III
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BebuLamar

In my opinion that by now Sony realized that SLT is a bad idea.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

I couldn't possibly disagree with you more, Bebu …

Three of my dozen DSLRs are SLTs - and I consider them ALL the absolute treasure of the lot!!!

Bad idea??? ... Why do you feel that way, Bebu?

Do you have one? ... Thought you were a Nikon Df user ....

If you've NEVER experienced what an SLT can do for you - you haven't lived!!!!

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Wow! you have a dozen DSLRs? I am impressed.

I only have 2 main cameras and one bridge. I must not be as good a photographer as you . . .

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

You missed the A3000 ....I have one

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Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Oh, I doubt that, Gene … care to go on a one-on-one expedition?

Sure, Gene - they've all been listed in my signature for the past year-and-a-half - one bridge, there, too.

But, I also have ten other bridges, I haven't listed, as there was no more room to do so.

"Two MAIN cameras" - huh? .... Hmmmm!!!! ... I say - Hmmmmmm!!!!

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Sadly, I am afraid so .....

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Did I? … So I did, Larry … thanks … will add it to the next revision ….

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Apparently, Mas is still waiting …. "As long as Sony continues to make new upgraded A-mount cameras, such as the upcoming a77iii," … so was I, until today - when I saw the announcement of the EOS RP!!!!

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Mirrors and mirror boxes are all ancient history ....and, I am afraid - deservedly so.

BebuLamar

I wouldn't be caught dead buying or using one of the SLT. I much rather have an A900.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Larry - the 6D2, the K-1 II, the KP, the a99 II, the a68, the D7500, the D3500, the 77D / T7i, the SL2 - have all been introduced in the past 2-3 years!!! ….

ANCIENT HISTORY, INDEED!!!!!!!