New Interchangeable Lens Camera From Sony

Sony has announced the release of a new addition to their Alpha line of Interchangeable Lens Cameras.

The a7 (Alpha 7) is a light-weight mirror less camera with a full-frame 24.3 MP sensor.  The camera is capable of storing images in 14-bit RAW format and ships with a 28-70mm lens.

The camera is capable of using Sony's current E-Mount lenses, but the deference in sensor size will impact the results of using one of those lenses.  The are currently only a limited number of E-mount lenses designed for use with a full-frame sensor.  Sony does plan in introducing more lenses over the next two years.

Adapters for other lenses are in the works as well.

Price for the kit is currently set at $1999.

Sony also plans a version with a 36.3MP full-frame sensor (the a7R)  This is slated to be available at the same time as the 24.3MP version.  The 24.3MP a7 is available for pre-order on Sony's website.  The a7R is not listed for sale at this time.