RUMOR: Sony will announce a new compact camera by end of May!

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I know I disappointed you when I told you that on the April 30 press event Sony would not announce anything interesting. But now I can finally (and confidently) say that the tide has turned. The next 3 months will be “very busy”. And today I will share the first part of the many rumors to come!

I can now tell you with 99% certainty that by end of May Sony will have the FIRST of a series of many announcements! And they are going to announce a new compact compact camera! Ee know in January this camera was registered on an Asian agency and uses the NP-BX1 battery so it may be a new RX100-RX1 or some other compact model.

UPDATE: Uh, I just got an info that this might be NOT named “RX” but something new :)

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I hear you folks, I know RX isn’t the camera that you are waiting for. But don’t worry, I will tell you in my next rumor something you will love much more ;)

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Sony Tidbits…

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Ending tomorrow: $32 discount on the new Topaz Mask AI plugin

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Last week Topaz announced the new Mask AI v1.2 (click here to see all details). It includes new tweaks and improvements, like improved processing models for a better masking experience. Use our checkout code “RUMOR” to get an additional 15% discount on top of the initial $15 rebate (you pay $68 instead of $99). The discount will expire tomorrow!

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Rendering showing an imaginary RX-35 style camera with fixed 35mm f/1.4 lens

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Hessel sent me this image with the following text:

Just for fun… Wanted to send a concept of an ‘RX-35’ style camera. Distagon 35mm miniaturised to match a 1-inch sensor to keep it extremely compact and bright. Front dial in place of the zoom-rocker. Grip from the HX-99. Oh and no lens curtain, but place for a real lenscap and hood instead.

Would be the perfect daily camera for many, I think!

Let’s see if our readers love this idea :)

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