So it’s confirmed via Photorumors. The announcement of the new A58 and NEX-3n and the three E-mount lenses is definitely scheduled for next Monday (Feb 25th). Be sure to be online on SonyAlphaRumors on that day! As usual I will update you with all the live news and reviews I can find!

And here are the specs:

Sony A58:

• 20MP Exmor APS-C sensor and 1 stop improvement over predecessor
• OLED viewfinder with 100% coverage
• BIONZ processor
• Clear Image Zoom feature
• Sweep panorama feature
• ISO range: 100-16.000
• 8 fps
• Price for body with new 18-55mm SAM II kit lens $599

Sony NEX-3n:

• 16MP Exmor APS-C sensor (same as NEX-F3)
• ISO range: 200-16,000
• 4fps
• Tiltable LCD screen
• Electronic zoom control
• BIONZ processor
• Built-in flash (GN6)
• Available in two colors: black and silver
• Price for body with 16-50mm kit lens $499

PR also agot the price for the new A-mount lenses:

• Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM lens: around $1500
• Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II: around $200
• Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6G SSM II: around $3000

PR also got a new info about the compact cameras:

• Sony TX-30  with 18MP sensor, 5x optical zoom and price of $350
• Sony WX-300 with 18MP sensor, 20x optical zoom and price of $300
• Sony HX-300 with 20MP sensor, 50x optical zoom and price of $500

I cannot confirm yet the price of the new lens. As you noticed $3,000 for the 70-400mm lens would be way too high!

There seems to be a bit of a confusion around the exact announcement date for the A58 and NEX-3n. On Wednesday (Feb 20th) Sony will announce the new Playstation and also talk about the current Full Frame cameras (see the official Sony teaser video on top!). But the A58 and NEX-3n may be announced on Monday Feb 25ht. Anyway, the NEX-3n, the A58 and the three new A-mount lenses will be officially announced the next few days that’s sure!

I got some more bits from a hopefully reliable  ;) source:

1) He said the NEX-3n will cost $499 with the 16-50mm compact zoom.
2) The very new AF feature has to do with “tracking focus”.
3) The A58 has on step better ISO performance compared to rpevious generation APS-C sensors. If true this would be a very good news!!!

Thanks to the anonymous source! :)

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Good Morning!

It may be hard for many to wake up on Monday and go back to work. But good for you I can tell you that you can keep visiting SonyAlphaRumors for the next weeks as plenty of news are coming via Sony.
Yesterday you saw the images from the new NEX-3n and the new A58 plus the three new A-mount lenses. I am still not sure about the announcement date although it should be this week on February 20th or by next week.

A particular interest may be the new A58 sensors that should be the first of a new generation sensor with High Dynamic Range.

And now the one more thing: I just heard about a second announcement to follow 2-3 weeks after that one with new E-mount stuff! So stay tuned on SAR. The show started!

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And here is the new NEX-3n seen from all the angles. As I told you before it shares the same NEX-F3 sensor.

via Digicaminfo.

A couple of days ago SAR (SonyAlphaRumors) leaked the first image of the new NEX-3n (article here). And we told you that a new A58 would come too. And here are the images via Digicaminfo! Both cameras should be announced soon (some say Sony may introduce them the same day of the Playstation presentation next week on Feb 20th). Anyway, what I am 90% sure of are these A58 specs:

– The A58 will have a 20 megapixel sensor capable of shooting at 8fps (frames per second). I have been told that the new sensor has an improved dynamic range over previous generation Sony sensors.
– The body has the same size as the current A57.
– It will have a brand new focusing system that he said is “very cool” (you may tell us more about it?)
– you will be able to control the camera from a computer (like all the Canons) but it wont have Wi-Fi.
– Price for the body is $599.

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UPDATE: And here are the image sof the new Zeiss 50mmf /1.4SSM, the new updated 18-55mm II kit lens and the updated 70-400mm II zoom.

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An anonymous Sony A58 tester just sent me an info that the new Sony sensor powering the upcoming A58 has indeed an improved dynamic range. He said he never was able to see so many details in the shadows. This all sounds very promising!

By the way, there is some uncertainty about the exact release date. But it should be announced next week and if not…then the week after.

Sony A58 specs reminder:

– The A58 will have a 20 megapixel sensor capable of shooting at 8fps (frames per second).
– The body has the same size as the current A57.
– It will have a brand new focusing system that he said is “very cool” (you may tell us more about it?)
– you will be able to control the camera from a computer (like all the Canons) but it wont have Wi-Fi.
– Price is $599

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Just a short notice about the new A58 sensor. As I told you it has  20 Megapixels. I’ve now been told by one source that this sensor should have a “greatly improved Dynamic Range” compared to previous generation sensors. I really hope this is a real measurable difference and not just a marketing slogan :)

Message to that source: Can you tell me what you like and not like on the new A58? And can you confirm the February 20th as announcement date? Uh, and the final price of the Zeiss?   Thanks :=)

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SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!