As you know Sony “refuses” to implement MLU in Alpha cameras. That’s why you should sign the petition which asks Sony to consider this feature in future cameras: http://www.petitiononline.com/AlphaMLU/petition.html

“To: Sony Alpha Design & Product Management

We the undersigned as Sony Alpha DSLR customers or those considering Sony Alpha DSLRs, understand that not all cameras can have all features, but feel that Mirror Lock-up MLU is feature that should be on any camera that suports the wired remote that can trigger the 2 sec time where MLU was on the A100 and A700.

This petition asks that if possible MLU be added to the following cameras by Firmware update if possible. (Service Manuals show the A200 and A700 shutter / mirror system is nearly identical)
A200
A300
A350
A500
A550

We also ask the Sony not design MLU out of future DSLR cameras.

Sincerely,”

P.S: Thanks to the one who sent me the link!

The MHS-CM5 and MHS-PM5 both shoot 1080p MPEG-4 video and shoot 5 megapixel stills. The CM5 has a pistol grip look and 2.5-inch flip out LCD. The PM5 has a 270 degree swivel lens and a 2.4-inch LCD in back. Both caeras do have Face Detection, exposure correction, and SteadyShot shake reduction andno built-in storage or included SD storage.

All cameras are available for preorder at amazon.com!

source: engadget

CES, Las Vegas – 7th January 2010: Incredible picture quality and great fun to use:
This season’s slim, colourful new Cyber-shot cameras

Press release SONY

Sony Electronics is expanding its industry leading line of consumer media with the addition of five new SD/SDHC memory cards for digital imaging products, and three newmicroSD/microSDHC*memory cards for mobile phones.

The new SD/SDHC and*microSD/microSDHC*memory cards, which – except for the*microSD*2GB card – are all class-4-speed for high-definition recording, include unique benefits for consumers. Easy-to-use animated picture sharing software (x-Pict™ Story) is available via free download and allows consumers to create animated slide shows of their pictures set to the music of their choice. File Rescue software is also free via download, and helps consumers recover accidentally deleted files.

“The new cards will complement Sony’s existing Memory Stick® line, satisfying the needs of a broader range of users, and strengthening Sony’s position as a full line media supplier,” said Shane*Higby, director of the consumer media business at Sony Electronics.

Sony will continue offering a full range of Memory Stick media for consumer and professional products, to support and enhance features such as stable recording or high-definition video, high-speed burst shooting and high-speed data transfer. Memory Stick is the recommended media for Sony products, offering a range of unique benefits. For example, the high-speed “HX” Series’ capabilities are optimized when using the burst shooting mode in Sony’s*α (alpha) DSLR cameras, as well as high-speed archiving of high definition movies shot with*Handycam®*camcorders and Cyber-shot®*cameras.

The full line of SD/SDHC and*microSD/microSDHC*memory cards, which will ship in packaging that is easy to separate and recycle, will be available this month, at the following suggested list prices:

SF-2N1 2GB SD Class 4 $14.99

SF-4N4 4GB SDHC Class 4 $29.99

SF-8N4 8GB SDHC Class 4 $44.99

SF-16N4 16GB SDHC Class 4 $79.99

SF-32N4 32GB SDHC Class 4 $159.99

SR-2A1 2GB*microSD*with adapter 14.99

SR-4A4 4GB*microSDHC*Class 4*with adapter $29.99

SR-8A4 8GB micro SDHC Class 4*with adapter $44.99

Imaging Resource is almost done with their Sony Alpha 500 review. They posted some image samples here.

A small Sony A500 vs A550 comparison has been posted inside the dpreview forum.

Sony Alpha DSLR A500 / A550 review

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Sony Cyber-shot WX1 Review at digitalcamerareview.com.
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Weekly japanese DSLR sales rankings: No more Sony Alpha in the top10.
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Bibble Labs launches Bibble 5 Pro.
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 First Thoughts (digitalcamerareview)
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High-ISO comparison between the Sony A550 and Nikon D300s (dpreview forum)
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Red Scarlet presentation in Japan