(SR5) Also a new RX FF coming soon (in late August?)

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The probably most praised Sony camera is the [shoplink 15824 ebay]Sony RX1[/shoplink] (praised even by Canonikans!). And you know what? There will be a new “variation” coming soon. Not a successor, but simply a new RX model! I am working on the specs of the camera right now and I hope to get some more info from trusted sources. I also don’t know when the camera will be announced but everything hints on a possible late August release.

In short: A new RX100 MKII is coming in late June. A new RX FF camera likely in late August. New NEX cameras and lenses coming in late August too!

 

Message to one anonymous source: Got your message. thanks ;)

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RX1 links roundup:
RX1 at [shopcountry 15824].
RX1 Gariz accessories:
1) They made a new half leather case in Black and Brown ([shoplink 16437 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).
2) The new lens cap ([shoplink 16439 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).
3) The new entry is the anti loose button(!) ([shoplink 16438 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]). Don’t know if that will be really useful for you RX1 owners. Someone has it and call it how it works? Thanks!
4) And this is the really first time I see that. A special Leather skin hood! ([shoplink 16441 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).

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New Zeiss Touit 12mm review. Lenses now in Stock in Germany and UK.

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The new Touit video you see on top of this post has been posted by Zeiss. And Photographyblog (Click here) tested the Distagon 12mm lens on the Sony NEX and the lens gets “highly recommended”.

And finally the lens is in Stock in Europe:
the 12mm at FotoMundus DE (Click here), [shoplink 18829 ebay]CameraCentre UK (Click here)[/shoplink].
the 32mm on Amazon DE (Click here), [shoplink 18826 ebay]eBay Germany (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 18827 ebay]eBay UK (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 18828 ebay]CameraCentre UK (Click here)[/shoplink],

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First two Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens tests: Surprising good performance at full aperture!

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The world fastest zoom lens for APS-C sensors just got tested at Focus Numerique (google translated) and Digifoto (no translation because images will not be displayed by google). And both reviewers came to the same conclusions!
FN writes: “The results of the new Sigma zoom are impressive and worthy of a professional optical 24×36 mm f/2.8 zoom!”
Digifiti noticed as only limit the high chromatic aberration: “We were surprised again after seeing the test photos. You expect from a zoom lens at fully open aperture somewhat lesser performance in the corners. The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 however scored exceptionally well, even at the 18mm f/1.8 corner tightened remains very good. The bokeh of the lens looks very stylish, and distortion remains well within bounds.”

The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 (here at BHphoto) isn’t yet available for preorder as Sony A-mount. But as I told you last month they will certainly release the A-mount version within the year!

P.S.: Some image samples can be seen at Dpreview too.

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(SR5) Confirmed! Sony RX100 MKII to be announced soon (end of June!).

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Guys!

I got a confirmation from a very trusted source that indeed the new RX100 MKII will be officially announced by end of June! I am still working on the full specs but I can also confirm it has WiFi and swifel LCD. I don’t know the price of the new RX100 MKII but right now you can find the current RX100 with a $60 discount at [shoplink 18822 ebay]Sunset Electronics on eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].

Stay tuned, I am also working on the next RX and NEX camera and lens release rumors ;)

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P.S.: Zeiss Touit shipping in Europe, new LED+SLT rebates and NEX-F3 kit deal at DealsRunner.com

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(SR3) First rumors about the RX200!

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Image on top shows a fake(!) RX100 with hot shoe and Silver variation :)

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I just got a double hint about a possible new RX200 release:
First Sony Service reported to a SonyUseForum.de user that the RX200 is coming this month!
Second an anonymous source told me that the new RX100 MKII has a new CMOS sensor, Wifi and folding LCD screen.

These are two rumors coming from external and new sources. So take it with a grain of salt.

RX100 links roundup:
RX100 price search links: [shopcountry 13014].
Cases: [shoplink 13347 ebay]Official Sony LCJ-RXA case[/shoplink], [shoplink 13344 ebay]Gariz case[/shoplink], [shoplink 13345 ebay]more leather case[/shoplink].
Batteries: [shoplink 13346 ebay]NP-BX1 Battery[/shoplink].
Special stuff: [shoplink 13343 ebay]Multi-Coated LENS ARMOR UV[/shoplink]. Magfilter at Amazon (Click here). RX100 filter adapter on [shoplink 13486 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]

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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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Zeiss to ship from June 13. New 4% reward at Amazon. New Samyang deals.

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There is a short delay with the Zeiss Touit for NEX shipments. They will now be in Stock on June 13 according to BHphoto (Click here). First Zeiss Touit are shipping in [shoplink 18803 ebay]Japan via eBay[/shoplink].

A great news comes from Amazon. They now offer a 4% reward on all cameras and lenses (Click here to read the details).

Samyang (also branded as Rokinon or Bower) is offering two deals: $70.00 off on the 35mm f/1.4 lens at BH (Click here) and $40.00 off on the 8mm Ultra Wide Angle f/3.5 Fishey lens at BH (Click here).

 

All deals roundup:
A77 up to $600 in Instant Savings at Amazon, Samys, Adorama and BHphoto.
60mm Sigma for NEX in Stock at BHphoto (Click here).
60% off SanDisk cards at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
$100 off on the Sony NEX-F3 kit at BHphoto (Click here).
65% off on the Sony 64GB SDHC/SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card on [shoplink 18793 ebay]eBay US[/shoplink].
Full A77, A65 and A58 deal page at Amazon (Click here).
New 20mm pancake NEX deal(Click here).
Canon PIXMA PRO-10 Professional Photo Inkjet Printer at Adorama (Click here).

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