Hi Slobodan and Chris,
I have looked at a lot of evidence of shutter related vibrations on the A7r on both Lloyd Chambers's site and in Jim Kasson's tests. The impression I have is that it is real, in the 1/8s - 1/250s shutter speed range, but it is not really obvious. It is more like it doesn't show benefits over the A7 which has 24MP. It is measurable but not very obvious.
I would be pretty sure we see new versions of the A7 series in the coming months, indeed, then next A7 version has been presented, with much better AF. According to Sony rumours, a new more professionally oriented, body is to be expected early 2015.
There are a couple of reasons I did not jump on the A7/A7r. I felt the A7 sensor was more up to date. At the time of introduction I also felt some doubt about the Sony lenses. I still do that.
On the other hand, I would expect that we all move to mirrorless in a few years. SLR technology was intended to provide WSIWYG view, and EVF solutions can do it better with simpler means.
Once Sony releases 50 MP (or so) sensors, with EFCS and on sensor phase detecting AF I will jump on the train.
Best regards
Erik
Slobodan, Yo do often see a skewing of the WB towards warm for many uses. If I was shooting for a hotel brochure, for example, I would go with a much warmer look as it can be much more inviting. For interior architects, so much of what they do is specifying the colors of the space. If I arbitrarily shifted everything warmer, it wouldn't render their work accurately. So, yes, my clients all expect the images to be neutral with accurate color.
I've read lots about problems with shutter bounce on the A7r. This is typically not visible with wide lenses... however I've shot mine with a Leica-R 70-180 2.8 and could find no evidence of shutter bounce softness. Maybe I got a good one?
CB
