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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ScottinPollock" data-source="post: 476305" data-attributes="member: 40111">Yes, the A7R II is a beast. But I thought we were talking DSLR's, which seem by design, to have severe issues with auto focus (among other things). I couldn't imagine taking video with one of these at a wedding or sports event, but I am happy with the video from Nikon's current lineup for fixed focus, still framed scenes and smooth pans. They've had a long time to get the video handling right, but have failed (and so has Canon). My feeling is there must be some inherent challenges in current DSLR design, or they simply don't care enough to make it a priority.If cost is no barrier, the mirrorless designs from Sony are becoming the way to go. Both body and available glass are spectacular (but for many $ thousands for a well rounded kit). Prices need to come down though as DSLR is still the better buy in low to mid range.And my feeling is Nikon is focusing on lower end. What you get in their new entry level DSLRs is spectacular, and almost every ad I see is for the entry level stuff. I think this is a very smart thing to do (scale back on features; not image quality). Folks disappointed in the image quality of their first real camera are not likely to delve further into the platform down the road. But if they're thrilled, many will upgrade and add on.As for 4k... hard for me to get as excited about it as the TV industry would like me to. Most folks won't see all those new pixels given the average screen size and viewing distance in most homes. But it will attract the HT geeks and projector heads. it's kind of a yawn for me if the whole thing still looks crushed on both ends. I'd love to see a new HDR standard for 1080p content that would be more easily delivered than 4k, but I don't think that will happen.</blockquote>

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