So folks, at first I called this rumor bullshit because I didn’t trust the source of the info and odd timing (right after A7sIII launch). But now reliable sources who also gave me the correct A7sIII rumors confirmed this camera is real (although with some changes on the other rumor…like price info and additional Megapixel info). So here is what they told to me:

• Sony will launch a new High End camera in Q1 2021
• It will be named as an A9x series camera and not A7x (not sure if it’s “A9s” or “A9III”)
• It has a new ~50 megapixel sensor
• 8k30p video confirmed with no overheating. It’s still an “infant” 8k mode…meaning it’s not 8k60 which would be crazy and there will be limitations in the quality you can record internally.
• Other specs similar to A7sIII (EVF, autofocus, and so forth)
• At least $1,500 more expensive than the EOS-R5 (but price hasn’t be finalized yet) Expect something like $4,999-$5,499

Apparently Sony wants to show they can outperform the EOS-R5. And they do not consider it a threat to A7sIII sales because of the way more expensive price. This camera is also meant for the use at the Olympics (so I have been told) which seems to suggest that this might be more of a A9II successor on steroids.

The sources will try to give me some more hints the coming weeks…stay tuned on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and chat with me live on Discord to not miss any rumors!

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P.S.: Somebody wants to buy Sony A7rIV? :)

Within 24 hours the preorders for the new Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD will open. Nokishita reports the lens will start shipping out on October 29.

UPDATE: This is the leaked brochure:

On September 30th, 2020 (Wednesday) JST 21:00 / CEST 14:00 / EDT 08:0  Sigma will announce multiple DN lenses! This is their teaser text:

We are pleased to announce the holding of an online event “SIGMA STAGE Online”, which is a presentation of new DN series (dedicated to mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras) interchangeable lenses. It will be held on 30th, September, 2020, from JST 21:00 / CEST 14:00 / EDT 08:00.

So we will not only get the already leaked Sigma 105mm f/2.8 macro lens (images here). I hope they will also announce the development of the 70-200mm f/2.8 FE!

The Covid-19 outbreak postponed the Sony roadmap. And it appears that the long awaited Sony A7IV camera will not be released this autumn. A trusted source told us we should expect no new E-mount camera announcement in 2020.

At the same time trusted sources confirmed new lenses will be announced in October/November. Comment this post with your wishlist :)

Here comes the next SAR rumor that turns out to be correct: Nokishita leaked the images of the L-mount version of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 lens that will be announced around September 30. There will be an E-mount version too.

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO Art Lens specs:

• lens configuration of 17 elements in 12 groups
• minimum shooting distance of 29.5cm
• maximum shooting magnification of 1: 1, 9 aperture blades
• filter diameter of 62mm, and a size of φ74.
• It will be x 133.6mm (E mount 135.6mm) and weigh 710g (E mount 715g).
• The US price is around $ 799. 

Note: this post has been updated after learning who source of this rumor is

This morning I read this rumor on multiple websites that have no track of ANY reliable Sony rumors posted in the past. So I figured this would be again a wrong or made up rumor. But now I learned who is the real source of the rumor (I cannot disclose the forum member name publicly).

So while I am still very doubtful about this rumor…the source sometimes has posted reliable info about other companies like Sigma/Olympus. Not about Sony…this is his first time. So here is what he shared:

In Q1 2021 Sony will launch a new top of the line camera with the following specifications:

•  Bigger and truly pro body
•  9.44M dots EVF
•  Newly developed sensor
•  8K video recording with no overheating
•  Dual card slots
•  New menu systems from A7S3
•  IBIS with Steady shot active mode
• Everything about this camera is new
• Price 5.999$.

Sony a7 IV will be launch sometime in 2021 (probably Q3) with the following specifications:

• Slight bigger and more comfortable body than A7III
• 3.68M dot EVF
• 1.44M dot LCD
• Newly developed 30 MP sensor
• 4K 60p with no overheating
• Dual SD and CFexpress Type A card slots
• New menu system from A7S3
• 5-axis in-body stabilization with Steady shot active mode
• Price 2.499$

Again, I really doubt that a rumor saying the price of the camera up to one year ahead is correct! Still some pieces of it might be correct…particularly the A7IV info which sounds as an obvious good guess.

If you know more about this drop me a message at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com or use the anonymous contact form.

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Via: SonyErumors Source: Photorumors

UPDATE: In our comment system readers posted some links to a new Sony teaser video and images. But I want you to know that this is for the official Xperia 5II launch in China. So no camera folks!