A few year ago, Sony unveiled the NEX-7 which was the company’s highest-end mirrorless camera at that time. Safe to say the NEX-7 has since been replaced by higher-end mirrorless models, although we are still hearing rumors that a possible successor to the camera could be in the works.
We have heard this rumor back in 2013 where it was rumored for a launch in 2014, although safe to say that did not happen, so what gives? Where is the NEX-7’s successor? Well according to a rumor from Sony Alpha Rumors, the successor to the NEX-7 is the Sony A7000 and it could be debuting in 2015.
According to their source, the A7000 will feature full tethering capabilities, 4K video recording, shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000, weather sealing, and will maintain its rangefinder style. Sony is also rumored to be maintaining the 24MP count but will introduce a new sensor in its place. Of course it remains to be seen if the rumors are true.
Earlier this year it was suggested that the A6000 could have very well replaced the NEX-7, but it is possible that the A7000 could be a more direct successor to the camera. Take it with a grain of salt for now, but what do you guys think?
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