Actually, Sony just returned to the standard ISO flash shoe on the NEX6 and
A99 camera's. And on this new RX1 ff compact, with a nifty interface for a
digital viewfinder (Quite an improvement on the Olympus design, since the
connector under the flash shoe means smaller lcd screens on the m43 compact
e-pl3/5 and e-pm1/2).
I think the hi-res 1024x768 EVF is already in the NEX7 and A99.
Can you link to this adapter OM-> Alpha adapter? I only find thick adapters
with an optical element.
Thanks, best, Frank.
2012/10/24 Chuck Norcutt
> You liked the Sony SLT model because, unlike the NEX cameras, the basic
> cameras were designed by Minolta, not Sony. The original Minolta/Konica
> designed DSLRs were equipped with in-body IS to accommodate older
> Minolta AF film lenses. The only things proprietary on the Minolta
> designed DSLRs and SLTs are the Minolta lens mount and non-ISO flash shoe.
>
> You can get around the non-ISO shoe with an adapter if you're willing to
> do without TTL flash. I have occasionally used a T-32 or Sunpak OM
> footed flashes on my Minolta A1 with adapter which has the same
> proprietary Minolta hot shoe. There is at least one OM lens to
> Sony/Minolta AF mount adapter for sale on ebay ($65) but without AF
> confirmation. OMs have a 46mm register distance vs Minolta AF's 44.5mm
> which allows a 1.5mm thick adapter.
>
> The next round of cameras will likely have Sony's 1024x768 EVF rather
> than the 800x600 EVF.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 10/24/2012 9:49 AM, Donald wrote:
> > Had the chance, when in Edinburgh Airport departing for Nice, to handle
> > the OMD, the NEX7 and a few other cameras from Sony, Nikon and Canon.
> >
> > The Nikons still feel fat for my hands and, though light, they are
> > pretty big machines. They had an 800 and a 600 there, but I don't think
> > I could live with either. Maybe, if I really tried.
> >
> > The Canon 7D was nice, seemed to handle quite well, and was quick to
> > focus, as was the Nikon. I could probably live with it. No IBIS, which I
> > rather like.
> >
> > I didn't like the NEX. My hands were all over the place, I couldn't get
> > to grips with it (literally!) at all. It seemed to snap into focus
> > pretty fast and I could carry it on a loop on a little finger, but, No.
> >
> > I really like the OMD, it was a nice camera to handle, focusing was fast
> > and accurate, nice weight, view through the EVF was like my VF2 on the
> > XZ1. I like the VF2.
> >
> > But then I picked up a couple of Sony Alphas. Nice cameras. Good
> > handling. Good weight. And the viewfinders knocked the OMD's into a
> > cocked hat, even the A37, which I think has the same resolution VF? What
> > are Sony doing with those? I like optical finders, but I don't really
> > think I'd miss one if I had a Sony.
> >
> > I didn't have a lot of time, and wanted to handle as much as possible
> > while I had the chance, so it's just a quick impression. Maybe the OMD
> > could be adjusted to look as good as the Sony finders?
> >
> > I couldn't fault the Sonys on handling or viewfinder. Which I find
> > exciting and also, oddly, sad. I normally don't buy Sony stuff because
> > they re-invent every connection and make everything proprietorial. But I
> > really leaned towards their cameras.
> >
> > Hmm. Hope somebody finds these impressions useful.
> >
> > D.
> >
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