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Didn't really see this one coming: 26MP APS-C sensor similar FX3 body and similar FX3 specs same FX3 interface (from latest firmware) unconfirmed: Price around $2,500 announcement in late September (Source: SAR) If the rumoured price is confirmed this could be quite disruptive as it would be almost half the price of an FX3 and by far the cheapest FX line camera. The latest FX3 firmware adds LUT support, Cine EI modes & timecode sync. So basically a GH6, XH2S & R7 competitor.

Only the Komodo is RF, the others have swappable mounts. For instance one of the best mounts for RED is EF, so completely incompatible with RF or mirrorless lenses. That's the Motion Mount with electronic variable ND built in. So what use is RF for RED users who want to use that? You are far better off with either EF or PL lenses for the vast majority of RED's bodies, especially the proper high-end stuff. Komodo is entry level.

Its a little sad to see you guys argue like that, I'd expect that on dpreview forums but not here. There is no absolute when it comes to lenses imo. We all have different goals and preferences. I personally hate zooms, my brain just works better with primes. I'm all about that fixed focal length. That said, I'm not shooting sports/action like gt3rs, where I gather getting the shot is the only thing that counts. And that ties into his perspective of optically better is superior. I get that and his observations are interesting. Again personally, none of that matters. In fact the more CA, vignetting, even softness can equate to lens character. There are also other factors like micro-contrast and 3D pop that I find are often better on primes. Not to the extreme or for every situation though, let's not get silly but case in point being the infamous EF 50mm F1.2. I have to chuckle when gt3rs says its "useless for photo". A good friend of mine uses that lens exclusively for photography and has his work exposed in numerous exhibits.. I'm also a big fan of that lens both for photo & video (we nickname it the Hattori Hanzō). I understand his perspective though, it's no secret the lens is soft wide open and has a bunch of CA. again, for sports/action its probably a terrible lens choice. But for artistic purposes, that dreamy look is key. Same goes I'm sure for Canon's FD "dream" lenses and all kinds of cult vintage lenses. So there you have it really.. zoom vs primes, modern vs vintage lens designs. There is no right/wrong choice, just whatever suits you best. No need to insult one another over their personal preferences. Getting back to the original discussion, thinking about it some more, Canon shutting down third lens manufacturers is going to hurt the system. I guess that means no more Sirui RF too, so no more native anamorphics etc. Bad move for us customers..

It will certainly come down to the sensor and specs. Hopefully it uses the 26MP XH2S stacked sensor. By the way A7IV becomes APS-C in 4K60p, has terrible rolling shutter, no 4K120p and overheating issues. In the end, it probably won't convert FF Sony shooters but rather aimed at S35 FS5/FS7 users like myself that are used to the crop factor and have according lenses like the Sigma 18-35 etc.