dpreview has interviewed Sony Kenji Tanaka, VP and Senior General Manager at CP+ 2019. Kenji Tanaka said that it is easy to add 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 to Sony a7S III, but he want to create something that goes beyond the expectations of our customers. And he also said that a7S like APS-C mirrorless camera is possible.
Below are highlights of this interview:
- Sony is also focus on APS-C mirrorless cameras now. First full-frame, then APS-C. It has been said that Sony has ignored the APS-C market, and our answer is the a6400.
- Sony APS-C “GM” like high-end lenses is coming.
- APS-C mirrorless cameras could be also used for professional customers. APS-C is good for both amateur and professional customers, because it’s size is close to Super 35mm, [which is a] video Image sensor format. — So the rumored high-end a7000 APS-C mirrorless camera may coming.
- Sony a7S like APS-C mirrorless camera is possible. That is possible, I think. For example, looking at the US market, at the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, I think that’s a wonderful product for professionals. Not only for high-end amateurs. The sensor size of that camera is Micro Four Thirds, and [Sony’s] APS-C is bigger.
- Sony cine lenses for APS-C mirrorless camera is possible.
- It is easy to add 4K 60p, 10bit 4:2:2 to a7S III, but we need go beyond expectations. We’ve had a lot of feedback from the market, including from DPReview! The basic expectation is for things like 4K/60, 10-bit 4:2:2, and a lot of manufacturers are doing that right now, but I want to think in a different way and create something that goes beyond the expectations of our customers. It’s easy to add 4K/60, but beyond these specs, a lot of customers have other kinds of demands, and that’s what we’re researching.
You can read full interview at dpreview.