Sony launches LA-EA 5 A-mount to E-mount adapter that supports Real-Time Tracking
The A-mount people probably have had a few days ago, and it was rumored that Sony was preparing slotxo to release a new A-mount to E-mount lens adapter, and finally, the Sony LA-EA 5 was released. It supports the focus systems of the new E-mount mirrorless cameras, including Real-time Tracking.
The LA-EA 5 supports full frame size. And it can be used with SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor), SAM slotxo (Smooth Autofocus Motor) lenses and lenses without a built-in motor because the adapter is included with a screw-drive motor!
In the focus system supports Full-system phase-detection autofocus, wide-area focal phased detection slotxo autofocus, Real-time Eye AF that can be used by both people and animals, or Real-time Tracking too.
This adapter supports a maximum continuous shooting speed of 11fps and details for each camera model are as follows.
Sony a7 III
Sony a7R III
Sony a7R IV (up to 10 fps)
Sony a6100
Sony a6400
Sony a6600 (up to 11 fps)
Sony a9 (up to 10 fps)
Sony a9 II (up to 10 fps)
The LA-EA5 will go on sale in October 2020 for $ 250 or approximately 7,800 Thai baht for more details on the Sony support page, and for those who still have slotxo A-mount lenses. It would be a good thing. Plus, the price of the lenses in the market is also very good