Oh! Just came back from my last montain trip and just found this images in my mailbox. I am still trying to get a 100% confirmation from my sources if those pictures are fake or real.

UPDATE: For reference only. Below you can see a REAL image of the A77 and A65 cameras.

REMINDER: Those are the detailed  REAL(!) A77 specs (some minor aspects could be subject to change until the final announcement):
The A77 announcement on late August.
Shipment start early October
Coming with new kit lens (A Sony 16-50mm zoom. Compared to the [shoplink 5586 ebay]Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5[/shoplink] it will have a constant aperture and probably have a bit higher price. Zeiss 16-80mm price check at [shopcountry 5586].)
24 Megapixels (The combination of the new sensor+new Zeiss lens delivers 62% more resolution than the [shoplink 3617 ebay]A55 16 Megapixel sensor[/shoplink].)
1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps and 720p/30fps high-definition video
AF fine-tuning capabilities. A source told us that it has an improved focusing system (quite fast and accurate).
11 cross points
over 10fps
3 Million dot OLED viewfinder (more than double of the resolution fo the current [shoplink 3617]Sony A55/33[/shoplink] viewfinder.)
magnesium alloy
It will take CF+SD+MS cards
No flip-up mode to allow shooting without this extra sheet of glass in place
1.000 pictures with one battery
Price body only = $1000.

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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

Yesterday a new source told us that Sony will announce the NEX-5E and NEX-7 in August. In the meanwhile our trusted sources confirmed that the rumor is correct! They said the NEX-7 price is still not 100% deifnitve ($1.200 with kit lens) but they added that both new cameras will be available in October.

Those are all current NEX cameras:
Sony NEX-C3. Is the newest NEX you can preorder at [shopcountry 7207].
Sony NEX-5. Is going to be replaced by the NEX-5E and is currently discounted (at least in US). Check [shopcountry 3003].
Sony NEX-3. Is dicontinued. Check [shopcountry 3000].
Sony NEX-VG10. This is the NEX camcorder. Check [shopcountry 3058].

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Pictured on top: The NEX-5 could be replaced soon…

A new source just sent me the price for the NEX-7. It should be selling for $1.200 with kit lens. And the same soruce said there will be a NEX-5E too (price unkown yet). Both camera will be announced in late August. There will be also new NEX lenses (See Zeiss 24mm f/1.7). I ask my sources if they can confirm that. In the meanwhile keep in mind that this a rumor with low rating (SR2= 20-40% the rumor is correct).

Anyway, there is a new rebate ongoing on the [shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink]! I guess Sony wants to clear the NEX-5 stock to get ready for the NEX-5E ;) Check the $50 rebate at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), B&H (Click here) and J&R (Click here).

Reminder:
The newest NEX camera (the NEX-C3) has been announced in June and you can preorder it now at [shopcountry 3000] (Click on shop names to visit the direct search page).

(SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

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The new Sony 16-50mm is as good as the [shoplink 7555 ebay]Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm[/shoplink] (Pictured above). But the Sony is cheaper!

My sources are keeping me busy with many rumors. And finally I have some reliable info about the upcoming new High Grade Zoom Lens made especially for the new A77 which is coming in late August. I have been told the new 16-50mm lens has a constant f/2.8 aperture, SSM and will cost $799 only! I say “only” because the Nikon and Canon counterparts are much more expensive. Check for yourself:
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS costs around around $300 more at [shopcountry 7556].
Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 $ is twice more expensive! Check at [shopcountry 7555].

Good news or not? I hope it will be even cheaper if you purchase it as kit lens along the A77. The A77 body only should cost arounf $1000. Make the kit $1600 and it will become a hotseller!

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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources (60-80% the rumor is correct)
SR5=almost certainly correct!

[shoplink 7597][/shoplink]Image on top shows the last Sony compact camera that has been announced in february, the [shoplink 7597]Sony HX9v[/shoplink].

Sony will soon announce new compact camera(s) (UPDATE: On July 20th). So no NEX or Alpha camera yet but it might be interesting to see what kind of new features will be coming with the new stuff. If you have some info about those cameras drop me a text at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com or by using the anonymous contact form you can find on the right sidebar. Thanks!

The last three compact camera announced in early 2011 were the:
– Sony HX9V you can find at [shopcountry 7597].
– Sony HX100V at you can find at [shopcountry 7598].
– Sony TX100V you can find at [shopcountry 7599].

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The “saga” about the mysterious A-mount camera is continuing! A third source sent me the following text last night: “Whoever leaked the a mount is somewhat correct with the look. Where you see that OVF on the V3 will be the focus light to help in low light. It has gps! Sony is making gps a common feature with most future midrange/pro as you know. Don’t be surprised to see it launch with a pancake style lens too! I think you should post a vote to see who would buy one!”

My answer for the source: I will make the poll once I have more info about the camera. because right now it’s difficult to understand what it is. We know it’s an A-mount NEX styled camera without viewfinder. We know it looks very similar to the [shoplink 7546 ebay]V3 (Click here to see it on eBay)[/shoplink]. Can you give us some more info about the camera? Thanks :)

Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

A private message: Sorry if I didn’t participate to the last discussions but I have my full family at home and I am more busy than usual! Anyway, the good news is that I worked on rumors only instead. So stay tuned on SAR!

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The [shoplink 6075 ebay]Fuji X100[/shoplink] is most popular mirrorless camera with built-in viewfinder. Hop the NEX-7 will become more popular than the Fuji!!!

Finally I am getting rumors about the future NEX-7 too! Sources are confirming the NEC-7 is coming in late August. But the news I can share today is that it has indeed an integrated viewfinder. We have been told it is the same 3 million dot OLED viewfinder from the A77. The EVF has a high refresh rate to avoid flickering and other issues you have with current viewfinder. Everybody told me that viewfinder is a huge step forward to anything yo have seen before (better than the [shoplink 3617]Sony A55[/shoplink] EVF, better than the external [shoplink 7539 ebay]Olympus VF-2 viewfinder[/shoplink]).

What I don’t know yet is if the NEX-7 has a rangefinder style a là Fuji X100 ([shoplink 6075 ebay]Click here to see that camera[/shoplink]) or a more classical DSRL look like the [shoplink 7541]Panasonic G3[/shoplink]! Anyway, we are getting tons of rumors in theses days so stay tuned because there could be surprises at any time on SAR!

Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

Reminder: The NEX-7 has the same 24 Megapixel sensor from the A77!