We got a confirmation from a trusted sources that also a new NEX-5 is coming soon. It will be named “NEX-5T“. I don’t have reliable specs to share now. But this is the fourth new NEX camera we heard about:

The first (SR4) is the NEX with DSLR shape,
The second (SR4) is the NEX-5T
The third (SR3) is the NEX-7 successor
and fourth (SR4) is the NEX-FF

I don’t know yet if all of them will be released in September.

P.S: Deal Extended: $150 off on NEX cameras at Amazon US (Click here).

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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!

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The first Sony smartphone with high photo quality will be announced on September 4th. You can see the invitation card on top and the specs and images on the table below. We posted these specs a couple of weeks ago. The interesting thing is that one of our sources that shared us info about that Honami phone also said the NEX-FF would arrive soon :)

I will have some more bits on the Honami soon. And VR-Zone reports there will be a Honami mini too.

via ePrice (Click here).

As I told you yesterday I am working on many exciting rumors. A-mount mirrorless, new NEX cameras and the new soon to be launched NEX-FF system. And keep inviting you to subscribe the RSS feed (Click here) and Twitter (Click here) stream and the Facebook fan page (Click here). It’s the best way to not miss any of the many(!) rumors to come.

A short note first: Sony is obviously trying to keep a tight secret and I also suspect that they intentionally spread some wrong info to hide the truth. That’s why I ask all sources to be patient. They will not see me post the rumor they send on the same day or week. I will always try to double check them first.

NEX-FF:
I got multiple confirmation Sony is ready to launch the NEX-FF. I have been told of different prototypes that have been tested. For now what I can share with you are two good news I got from one of the sources (hope more sources confirm it soon so that I can upgrade this to SR5):

1) The final price still has not been set yet but the chance is high that the NEX-FF photocamera body will be priced just below the $3,000 mark. Similar to the A99 and way below the only real competitor on market (The Leica M for $7,000).

2) The NEX-FF will feature the Olympus 5 axis stabilization! I still have a hard time to figure out how it was possible to add this on the NEX-FF. Anyway, you probably know that Olympus IBIS is the best on market (and used by the Olympus E-M5). Now imagine all M lenses, FD lenses and all other lenses you can use on the NEX-FF will be stabilized! A dream comes true.

As usual keep your feet on ground till I can upgrade the rumor to SR5. Stay tuned on SAR. More amazing rumors to come soon…

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A note for Leica owners: Obviously I was joking when telling you yesterday that the NEX-FF will kill Leica. Leica still has a unique rangefinder system and build quality. Plus I don’t know how good the Leica M lenses will perform on the new NEX-FF. Leica will continue to exists but they are no more really alone on this world :)

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SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

Small update on the NEX-FF photocamera rumor:

Now we have three sources saying that Sony scheduled a big event for autumn. And the chance is high that we are talking about an official High Quality NEX-FF camera release. I am still working on the camera specs and first Zeiss lens info. What I also “heard” is that the first Sony NEX-FF photocamera will also feature an on sensor stabilization. This would be the first NEX camera featuring that. And honestly I dind’t think that IBIS would be possible on a FF E-mount. Anyway, while these rumors are coming from good sources I still advice you to keep feet on ground. We all need to see a clear evidence to be sure of the announcement. The best one would be an image of the camera….you have one to share? :)

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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!

I know I am doing a mistake by writing that post…but what the heck! I am human and not a rational robot!

I am working all the day now and I can tell you that signs are huge that Sony prepared something terrific. This is the most exciting time I ever had on SAR. I strongly suggest you to follow me on Twitter (Click here) and Facebook fan page (Click here). It’s the place where I can express more tidbits and emotions about my work. Stay tuned on SAR. As usual I am trying to triple check the info I get otherwise you will kill me if that rumor turns out to be wrong :)

Juts one sentence: Neither Canon nor Nikon have this. And Leica is dead :)