Difficult times for all companies because of the near production stop in China

Three weeks ago SAR told you as first that Sony would announce a fast wide angle prime lens in late February. And indeed this underwhelming rumor turned out to be true. I really was hoping to get at least the compact camera that Sony registered back in December. But nope :(

But let’s get over the disappointment and focus on what’s coming next. Here is the recap:

1. Sony registered a new fixed lens camera in December. Announcement should come any time soon if Coronavirus didn’t mess up with the roadmap.
2. 12-24mm f/2.8 GM lens should be announced around Photokina time too.
3. Both the A7IV and A7sII successor are DEFINITELY planed to be released this year. But all depends obviously on how fast China will solve the production issues (Note: Sony produces the camera in Thailand but many parts are imported from China). The A7sII successor should be on market by September 2020.
4. More lenses are coming, most likely telephoto GM.

Stay tuned folks!

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Kai and Lok do list the 13 Upgrades They Should Make for the A7sIII.

I remind you that this is what the A7sIII will be according to Sony:

• Definitely at least “4K/60, 10-bit 4:2:2″
• Some features will go “beyond the expectations”
• And “of course more battery power, increased AF accuracy – many things!”

A French store is now showing the price of the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 FE lens. I am not 100% certain if that’s the right and final price but I have been “hinted” it’s quite close :)
If confirmed this means it costs less than half the price of the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 which sells for 2450€ at Amazon Germany!

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Thanks Primatt!

UPDATED: Three different anonymous sources sent me this:

Source 1:

Sony will announce a new RX100 before the olympic games.
The sensor stays the same 20MP sensor
The major upgrade is in the Lens. It will feature a new 10x zoom lens of 7.4-75mm
Other minor improvements include:
The external connections will be unified to USB C
The internal flash is replaced by a hot shoe
Revised controls with one additional button

Source 2:

I wanted to share that Sony developed a new wider angle lenses for large sensor compact cameras. It will start at 16mm or 20mm (6 / 7.5mm real focal distance).
I am not sure if this will be for a new product or an overhaul for the RX0, Rx10 or RX100.

Source 3:

The case will see the first major case redesign in years.
The built in Flash is removed, but a new flash box (as big as a matchbox) powered by the camera will be introduced.
Also a new grip/tripod with a spare battery will be introduced along the camera
The camera will have the newest AF modes
it will record 4k60 for 5min.
USB C is accompanied by Mic and Headphone jack
Introduction of a new live streaming mode via WLAN
New built in beauty mode also in video
One additional button on the back and one on the top

There are actually two versions of the lens designed. A 20-200mm f2.8 and a 16-50mm f1.4.
Now the sad news: Because of the corona outbreak production that was supposed to start in Jan/Feb is delayed for at least for months.

Please note that I marked this rumor as “WILD” which means no trusted source has yet confirmed it. So take it with a big grain of salt. If you can confirm or deny this rumor please drop me a message using this anonymous contact form or by contacting me at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com.

Stay tuned folks! The new Sony 20mm f/1.8 G lens (SEL20F18G) will be announced at 15:00 London time today! As far as I know NO other product will be announced today.

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Screenshot of a recent Sony live stream test run

Just noticed Sony seems to preparing a live stream event for tomorrows (Feb 25) possible announcement. If indeed there is a live stream it would be odd to make all that effort for the new Sony 20mm f/1.8 FE lens only.

UPDATE: Nope folks, this is a bogus video. You can find it at Alphauniverse when clicking on the button over “Event Posts”:

You will see 6 minutes of simple audio test :(

About cameras:
Past hours I got some very wild rumors about a new camera announcement BUT please keep in mind there is yet NO indication of a new camera launch a part of an Asian compact camera registration…

Still for fun let us know…

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Thanks for the message, but can you send me some proof of your camera rumor claim? Thanks!

UPDATE: Some specs you can share?

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Readers please ignore this post. This was the only way for me to contact the source. UPDATE for readers: I will wait Nokishita confirmation before to post this wild rumors…