The video on top shows a video made with the new [shoplink 7207]Sony NEX-C3[/shoplink] and a set of M-mount lenses:
Zeiss 18/4 Distagon ZM ([shoplink 7996 ebay]Click here to see that lens auctions on eBay[/shoplink])
Leica Summicron-M 28/2 ASPH ([shoplink 7997 ebay]auctions on eBay[/shoplink])
Leica Summilux-M 35/1.4 ASPH ([shoplink 7998 ebay]auctions on eBay[/shoplink])
Leica Summilux-M 50/1.4 ASPH ([shoplink 7999 ebay]auctions on eBay[/shoplink])
Leica APO-Summicron-M 90/2 ASPH ([shoplink 8000 ebay]auctions on eBay[/shoplink])
Glidetrack Shooter SD ([shoplink 8001 ebay]auctions on eBay[/shoplink])
Zacuto DSLR baseplate / Rails ([shoplink 8006 ebay]auctions on eBay[/shoplink])
Manfrotto 535 CF / 503 HDV ([shoplink 8007 ebay]auctions on eBay[/shoplink])

Sony NEX-C3 first look at SonyAlphaLab (Click here).

Sony HX9V Review by Thom Hogan (Click here): “It fits in a shirt pocket and it has a lens that goes from here to there, exactly as you’d want. For the small sensor size, the results are (barely) up to snuff in stills at low ISO, great in video. A serious shooter can do worse with some of the other compacts. Far worse in a few cases.” See the HX9V at [shopcountry 7597].

Picture effects tested on the Sony A55 at DC.watch (japanese).

A Sony NEX-C3 review by David Pogue from the New York Times (Click here). See the NEX-C3 at [shopcountry 7207].

Today Sony announced two new compact cameras, the TX55 and WX30. The TX55 is the most interesting camera which is the world’s thinnest camera in its class (among cameras with an optical anti-shake function). It has 16.2 Mp backside illuminated CMOS sensor and a 27-135mmlens. It records 1080i60 videos. It has a 3.3 inch OLED touch screen. The “coolest” new feature is the ‘Super Pixel Resolution’ digital zoom mode: “That boosts magnification without lowering the pixel count in the final image. Exclusive to Sony, ‘By Pixel Super Resolution’ processing further extends the camera’s 5x optical zoom range, allowing full-resolution 16.2 megapixel images with a maximum 10x zoom.”

You can already preorder that camera at Amazon US (Click here).

Sony α55 DSLR with Glidecam HD-2000 steadicam ([shoplink 7779 ebay]Click here to get the Glidecam on eBay)[/shoplink].

Full Sony NEX-C3 review at Photoreview Australia: “Although the NEX-C3’s grip is slightly better than on the NEX-3, it’s not nearly as comfortable as on the NEX-5. It forces you to pull your index finger back to trigger the shutter, instead of positioning it comfortably above the shutter button…We’re not sure why Sony has restricted the ISO range in this way when the sensor is clearly capable of covering a wider range. It’s most puzzling to see the lower end of the sensitivity scale not being fully exploited…Differences between JPEG and raw files were less than we’re accustomed to seeing, probably as a result of using the supplied raw file converter. Resolution remained high throughout the camera’s sensitivity range, with a gradual decline across the sensitivity range. ”

Also CNET US tested the NEX-C3: “Compact and attractive, with a tilting LCD and excellent photo quality, the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 has some compelling aspects. But with the 18-55mm lens the camera becomes substantially less compact, there’s no EVF option, and the video capabilities are more limited than I’d expect for the price. A lot of people will like the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 for its excellent photo quality and a now more usable design, but it can get unexpectedly heavy with the zoom E-mount lenses, and it’s still a bit more expensive than many point-and-shoot upgraders will like.”

The NEX-C3 will be soon in Stock in non asian countries too. Preorder it at [shopcountry 7207] (Click on the shop names to visit the search page).

That’s a cool accessory: Jtec announced a hotshoe converter for the NEX cameras (from the proprietary Sony hot shoe to the universal hot shoe). Check at DC.watch.

Some nice NEX images sent to me by one of our readers (http://www.fluidr.com/)

“Awakening” – Flycam Nano, Sony a55, Sigma 10-20, ND Filters. You can buy the Flycam on [shoplink 7693 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Helicoid Leica M to NEX E-mount Lens Adapter (SonyAlphaNex).

Yashica Yashinon 50mm DSB 1.9 lens tested on the NEX-3 at OneMorelens. See that lens on [shoplink 7692 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]

Sony NEX-C3 image samples at Ganref.

Sony A35 review at CNET.

Sony NEX-FS100 Accessories with Brian Young. Check the NEX-FS100 price and specs at [shopcountry 6170].

Sony A580 review at Quesabesde. Price checks at [shopcountry 5509]

Sony NEX Macro Extension Tubes Available on [shoplink 7587 ebay]eBay[/shoplink]! (found via SonyAlphaNex).

NEX-C3 High ISO Noise Test at SonyAlphaNex. The camera has also been tested by the japanese Xamera.itmedia.co.jp and DC.watch websites.

Sony SLT-A35 Hands-On Preview at Photoxels. German A35 video presentation on youtube.

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100V Review (Photographyblog).

Sony World Photography Awards Goes 3D at ePhotozine.

The Japanese website BCNranking displayed the latest data about the Japanese camera market. There are a couple of interesting points:

Most sold cameras with interchangeable lenses (May 2011):
The first two position are held by the two entry level cameras from Nikon and Canon. The best placed Sony camera is the [shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink] on Pos. 7 with 5.3% volume share. In Japan NEX cameras are more popular than the Sony SLT and DSRL cameras. Take into consideration that in Japan one third of all sold system cameras are mirrorless!

Mirrorless Market Share (January to May 2011):
Olympus volume share is 37.95% of the whole mirrorless camera. Right behind you find Sony (32.02%) and than Panasonic (30.03%). The year 2010 ended with following shares Panasonic (38.7%), Sony (32.2%), Olympus (29.1%). As you see Sony didn’t gain any market share. I guess one of the main reason could be the lack of new NEX lenses :(

Market share for all interchangeable cameras:
If you count the all interchangeable cameras (Mirrorless and DSLR) than Canon leads with 29.3%, followed by Nikon (27.4%), Sony (15.0%), Olympus (12.7%) and Panasonic (9.7%). Canon and Nikon both loosed market share during the last months. Sony made small steps forward but I guess the upcoming new A77 A65 and NEX-7 can give them a new sales boost.

You can’t have those detailed sales details in other countries. The only very unreliable and partial measurement for non japanese countries are the Amazon TOP sold camera rankings:
Amazon US rankings (Click here)
Amazon DE rankings (Click here)
Amazon UK rankings (Click here)
Amazon FR rankings (Click here)
Amazon IT rankings (Click here)