Suprise! New firmware update for the A99, NEX-7, NEX-6 and NEX-5R

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Sony Japan (Google translation here) issued a new firmware update for the A99, NEX-7, NEX-6 and NEX-5R. Sony Australia posted the full info in english:

A99 Update Details (Sony AUS):

  1. Provides support for the Dual AF function compliant lens: SAL50F14Z
  2. Addition of HDMI simultaneous output mode
    In addition to the existing HDMI simultaneous output during movie recording, the camera will be able to display smooth smooth 60fps(NTSC)/50fps(PAL) video on an external monitor connected via HDMI and on the LCD screen of the camera simultaneously also during movie recording standby.
    Note: The camera needs to be in Movie mode with [HDMI Info. Display] set to [Off].

NEX-7 Update Details (Sony AUS):

  • Addition of AF drive system for movies
    AF drive system for movie was added in order to enhance the scalability of future E-mount systems. This feature ensures a higher degree of flexibility in the design of future E-mount lenses. We will be able to provide lenses that can even better satisfy our customers.

NEX-6 and 5R Update Details (Sony AUS):

  • Provides support for the Fast Hybrid AF function compliant lenses:
    SEL20F28 and SEL1670Z.
  • Addition of AF drive system for movies
    AF drive system for movie was added in order to enhance the scalability of future E-mount systems. This feature ensures a higher degree of flexibility in the design of future E-mount lenses. We will be able to provide lenses that can even better satisfy our customers.
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(UPDATED) NEX-5T and ILC 3000 specs leaked.

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EosHD accidentally leaked the NEX-5T and ILC pdf files containing the full specs:

A3000 specs (.pdf)
NEX-5T specs (.pdf)
Zeiss 16-70mm specs (.pdf)
Sony 18-105 G PZ specs (.pdf)

As I told you before the ILC has no in body IS (thee was an error on the manual). And the NEX-5T is essentially a NEX-5R with some minor upgrades. And here are the price info:

$398 Sony Alpha A3000
$548 Sony NEX-5T
$698 Sony NEX-5T with 16-50mm lens
$998 for the Zeiss 16-70mm f/4.0 lens
$598 for the Sony E PZ 18-105G lens
Click on the images to see a large size version.

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Sony announcement at 5am London time.

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Mark that hour. Tonight at exactly 5am London time Sony will officially launch the new NEX cameras and lenses. Be sure to be online on SAR to follow live all the news and reviews!

Announcement Timezones:
9pm San Francisco
Midnight in New York
5am London time
6am Berlin time
1pm Tokyo time

Reminder: NEX-FF and A-mount stuff is not coming yet. But you will not have to wait a long time ;)

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Rumor correction: ILC-3000 has no In Body stabilization.

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There is a correction to report:

The ILC-3000 E-mount cameras has no built-in Image Stabilization. It looks like there was an error on the camera specification list (probably while Sony copied the A-mount camera spec table or so).

Still valid: The ILC-3000 has a brand new 20.1 Megapixel sensor. it will be interesting to see how good the new sensor generation is! The camera costs 300 pounds and is aimed to compete against the Canon Rebel series.

Stay tuned on SAR. The chance is good that Sony will announce the new NEX cameras and lenses at 6-7am London time!

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Sony US deal reminder: NEX-7kit, SLT and RX100.

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Sony is offering a NEX-7 and SLT camera deal until supply last. These are the three ongoing deals:

1) $200 off on the NEX-7 and Zeiss lens kit (Click here).
2) Save up to $200 on Select Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras (Click here).
3) Save up to $50 on Select Sony Cyber-shot Digital Cameras (Click here).

And the mystery deal of the day one Bay is the [shoplink 20542 ebay]Sony 2 Pack 32GB Memory Card (Click here)[/shoplink]. You get two for $37!

And now be ready for the new NEX stuff. Only a couple of hours to go until the announcement (6-7am London time).

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(SR5) Sony Germany creates the ILC-category. Announcement tomorrow at 5-6 am London time!

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I know some here didn’t believe Sony could call the new DSLR shaped E-mount camera…”ILC-3000“. But as a proof just click over at Sony Germany. They just added the ILC category in their menu. Actually it’s “ILCE”, the “E” stays for E-mount.

Anyway, we now have seen images and specs of all cameras. At that point I kindly invite you to follow the announcement live on SonyAlphaRumors tomorrow (August 27) at 5-6am London time. As usual I will be here to update you with links to all reviews, news, image samples and preorders.

QX, NEX-FF and A-mount rumors to come after the announcement:
The QX “lens-cameras”will be announced on September 4th (along the Honami Z1). And the most exciting time is still ahead of us. Sony is trying to keep it very secret, but I know the NEX-FF is coming. And let’s hope some A-mount news is on the horizon too. That’s going to be intriguing :)

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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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(SR5) Full E-mount zoom lens specs.

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The Korean website Dicahub made this lens size comparison based on the mount side and filter size of the new E-mount zooms. The original Sony leaked file doesn’t really show the lens in the right proportion. As you can see from this image the PZ G lens isn’t that big as on the Sony leaked presentation. And the Zeiss zoom is quite compact.

And these are the full lens specs via Digicameinfo. The new NEX stuff could be announced on Tuesday. Stay tuned on SAR!

 

  • Spec of 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tesser T * E– 16 lenses in 12 groups
    – Minimum focusing distance 0.35m
    – maximum magnification 0.23 times
    – Filter diameter 55mm
    – Total length 75mm, maximum diameter of 66.6mm
    – 308g Weight
  • Spec of 18-105mm F4 G OSS E PZ– 16 lenses in 12 groups
    – Closest focus point: wide end 0.45m, tele end 0.95m
    – maximum magnification 0.11 times
    – Filter diameter 72mm
    – Total length 110mm, maximum diameter of 78mm
    – 427g Weight

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SR2=rumor from unknown sources
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SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

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