Sportsphoto wrote:
Wow
Thanks everyone I am getting tons of great advice ! I am looking at shooting in a new way.
If you already own the A77, then you know the capabilities and drawbacks of that platform.
As Desert Gecko suggested, the A77II would be the logical step up if you are interested in staying in the APS-C format.
It has 79 autofocus points compared to 19 in the original, and they are all hybrid phase/contrast detection af points. The AF module is the fastest currently available, including the professional grade Canon and Nikon cameras, and the focus tracking is outstanding, especially with fast glass.
Not knowing your budget, you'll be happy to know that this camera can be had for much less than any comperably featured camera on the market, and since you already have A mount glass, you won't have to dispose of your legacy lenses.
The A77II shoots 6, 8, 10, or 12 frames per second, depending on mode and settings. The 12 fps rate is limited to f/3.5 or the largest aperture available if it is smaller than f/3.5. Bursts range from 2.5 seconds at RAW + JPEG to 5.2 seconds at Extra Fine JPEG, to 9 seconds at Fine JPEG, and 14 seconds at Standard quality JPEG.
With fast cards, the camera does not lock up at the wall, but rather drops to 3 or 4 fps until the buffer is cleared, another big advantage over your A77.
So unless you plan to go full frame, if you want a great sports shooter, then the A77II is certainly a camera that deserves your consideration.
GOOD LUCK!