The same source that shared the ILCE-7 (A7) E-mount camera info also told me that Sony will launch one more RX camera…the Sony RX10! There are no specs yet but it’s easy to guess that this camera will be placed in between the RX100MII and RX1/R and use an APS-C sensor. But unlike the two other cameras the RX10 will have strong competition:

Fuji X100S:
Amazing sensor and superb hybrid EVF/OVF (specs and pricing at [shoplink 21062 eBay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]).
Ricoh GR:
Extremely compact and low price (specs and pricing at [shoplink 21061 eBay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]).
Nikon Coolpix A
Compact camera with fixed lens (specs and pricing at [shoplink 21063 eBay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]).
Canon PowerShot G1 X
Compact camera with zoom lens (specs and pricing at [shoplink 21064 eBay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]).

As you can see there are plenty of alternatives and the RX10 has to stand out in “something” to compete against them. I hope this will be the first RX camera with built-in EVF. Now let’s wait for sources to tell us more about the RX10…

In summary: The next (soon to come) Sony announcement could bring us the new NEX-FF camera, the ILCE-7 and the RX10!

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SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

After the launch of the superb 18-35mm f/1.8 zoom (picture on top) Sigma may prepared to unveil more potential hotseller like The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 ART lens and 24-70mm f/2.0 zoom! Here is the long list of Sigma lenses that could be announced at Photokina 2014:

• Sigma 24-105mm f/4 OS
• Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM
• Sigma 300mm f/2.8 OS
• Sigma 400mm f/2.8 OS
• Sigma 500mm f/4 OS
• Sigma 600mm f/4 OS
• Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG OS
• Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG
  
• Sigma 50mm f/1.4  (new version / unconfirmd)

P.S.: The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 A-mount lens will ship any day now at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here). It will ship in September in Europe according to Amazon UK (Click here).

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According to one trusted and long time SAR source Sony will launch a new A7 camera. It’s actually an ILCE-7 which means it comes with E-mount. I hope other sources can soon confirm the rumor so that I can upgrade it to SR5. But that source never was wrong in the past so it’s pretty save to say that the ILCE-7 or A7 will be announced soon, maybe along the NEX-FF in late September (or early October). So this should be the final name (and not “A7000”) as rumored before. I still have to SR5 check if that camera has the moving sensor plate. Hope sources can give me full feedback on that part too.

Meantime: A new source told me that there will be an A-mount version of that camera in January. It will be named “A79”. This is a new source and I rank it SR3 only. But we chatted a lot lately and let’s hope he is right :) The A79 specs he gave to me will be the same for the A7 (ILCE-7) and A79 (I have already posted these specs a month ago).

– 32mpix exmor hd chip (new generation)
– 4 gb buffer
– full mirrorless focus, 480 focus points
– evf 4mpix
– 8-14 fps/sec
– Magnesium body
– There will be a new vertical grip too (compatible also with current SLT cameras).
– I have been told that also the look changed a tiny bit and it somehow reminds of the old [shoplink 19759 ebay]Minolta 700si (you can find them here on eBay)[/shoplink].-

The best would be to have ILCE-7 and A79 announced the same day. Otherwise I see the A-mount community protesting!

Anyway, if all these rumors are correct it’s clear how Sony’s strategy is to offer two versions of the same cameras in future. Always an E and an A-mount from any DSLR shaped camera to come!

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Sony Japan officially discontinued the A65 with older kit lens. So this was it about the rumored updated A65. It’s just the A65 with new kit lens :)

A SAR reader just noticed that the A65 has been listed as discontinued when checking the compatibility list of A-mount lenses (Click here). UPDATE: And when you visit the A65 page you now see that message:

And the A77 deals on Amazon (Click here) have been extended for an unlimtied time until supply lasts :)

As soon as I get rumors about the successors I will post them on SAR!

Sony also announced a 4K camcorder that for $6,500 only gives you an impressive recording quality_ XAVC Recording Format at 4K 50p/60p, 4:2:2 10-bit at 500/600Mbps, HD at up to 223Mbps. I bet that we wont have to wait a long time to see some high-end E or A mount camera with 4K recording too! (Source: Sony / Found via: Nofilmschool)

One more QX news. These can be controlled via the new RM-LVR1 Live View Easy Remote too!

The QX Lens Cameras are still ruling the Amazon Overall Digital Camera Ranking (Click here). But let’s not forget the just announced NEX stuff. The NEX-5T and A3000 will ship on September 8 while the Zeiss 16-70mm will be in Stock on September 18. Here are all preorder links:

New Sony NEX Preorders in USA/Canada (Click on the store name to open the product page):
Full new NEX camera/lens presenatation page at Amazon (Click here).
$398 A3000 with lens at Amazon, SonyStore, BHphoto, Adorama and Sony Canada.
$548 NEX-5T body at Amazon, SonyStore, BHphoto and Adorama.
$698 NEX-5T +16-50mm at Amazon, SonyStore, BHphoto, Adorama and Sony Canada.
$998 Zeiss 16-70mm f/4.0 at Amazon, SonyStore, BHphoto, Adorama and Sony Canada.
$598 Sony E PZ 18-105G at Amazon, SonyStore, BHphoto and Adorama.
$298 Black 50mm lens at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
Soft Case at Amazon and BHphoto.

New Sony NEX  Preorders in Europe:.
ILC-3000 at Sony DE, Sony UK, Sony ES, Sony SE, Sony AT, Sony IT, Sony NL, Sony BE, Sony FI, Sony CH.
NEX-5T + 16-50mm at Sony DE, Sony UK, Sony ES, Sony SE, Sony AT, Sony IT, Sony NL, Sony BE, Sony FI, Sony CH.
NEX-5T double lens kit at Sony DE, Sony UK, Sony ES, Sony SE, Sony AT, Sony IT, Sony NL, Sony BE, Sony FI, Sony CH.
Zeiss 16-70mm f/4.0 at Sony DE, Sony UK, Sony ES, Sony SE, Sony AT, Sony IT, Sony NL, Sony BE, Sony FI, Sony CH.
Sony E PZ 18-105G at Sony DE, Sony UK, Sony ES, Sony SE, Sony AT, Sony IT, Sony NL, Sony BE, Sony FI, Sony CH.