“SilentMike” (a member of the German SystemKameraForum) seems to have found a document (on Sony’s websites???) that describes the new NEX firmware upgrade features. It will bring new art filters like (pop-art, toy-effect, retro-style,red-only filter, High-Key and more). And there is also a new feature that enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color.
UPDATE: This is the english version of the manual (http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/AE1T100111.pdf)

As you know SonyAlphaRumors has been the first website to talk you about the future Sony NEX-C3 and A35 cameras. But the April 4th announcement has been delayed and someone started to believe that those cameras do not exist at all and that I might got wrong info from my sources. Good to know that they were right as we all finally saw the leaked images of the cameras…It took a load off my mind!

Now it’s time for a new rumors recap. I do this because I noticed that many readers do not read the blog daily and it’s easy to miss some important article. Those are our last seven rumors (latest rumor on top):

1) We heard form a new source that Cosina-Voigtländer working on a ultra fast lens for the NEX-system (Click here to read the article). The poll shows how two thirds of our readers would love to get their own hands on that lens even if it is a manual focusing lens only.
2) The first pictures of the new external flash (Click here to read the article).
3)The first pictures of the 16 Megapixel Sony NEX-C3 (Click here to read the article). 72% of our readers do like the new compact and more rugged/professional design of the C3. P.S.: I also found it nicer than the current NEX-3/5!
4) The first pictures of the Sony A35 translucent camera (Click here to read the article).
5) The Sony A77 and NEX-7 will be announced in July but due the recent production problems in Japanese quantities will be limited at first (Click here to read the article).
6) We also posted a NEX-7, A77 and lens rumors and specs summary (Click here to read the article). 55% of our readers are waiting for the A77. Time for Sony to satisfy them ;)
7) NEX-7 for $1,300 and superb build quality (Click here to read the article).

If you want to send a rumor: You can use the contact form on the right sidebar without sending me your name or email address. Would be nice if you could use some kind of fake name so that I can recognize you in future. It will be easier and faster for me to post the rumor you send me if I know you are a trusted source who gave me correct rumors in the past. You can also contact me directly at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com (create a fake gmail account to contact me). I usually try to double check the rumor with other sources so please be patient.

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Go to min. 2:30 to see the Cosina fab and how they make their (handmade) lenses.

While we are still waiting to get our hands on the upcoming new Sony NEX lenses (like the soon coming Zeiss 24mm f/1.7) there is also “hope” coming from third party lens makers. According to our very first and new “Cosina source” there will be a new all manual and ultra fast Voigtländer lens coming by end of the year 2011. Their current only lens for mirrorless cameras is the [shoplink 6619 ebay]Nokton 25mm for m43 (Click here to see it on eBay)[/shoplink]. The source is new so please take the rumor with a grain of salt. But It might not be casual that at the end of the video on to the Cosina Designer talks about the NEX system… :)

And now the big question for you:

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P.S.: What you might don’t know is that Cosina also produces many of the current manual Zeiss lenses.
P.P.S: A while ago there was a [shoplink 5973 ebay]Nokton 25mm with NEX adapter on eBay[/shoplink].

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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!

Also the new flash pictures have been leaked on photobucket and than removed after a few minutes. Sony NEX talk forum managed to copy the pictures. Our friend and SAR readers “Skywalker” created a cool animated NEX-C3 vs NEX-3 size comparison at http://alphacorner.eu/index.php/nowe/nex-c3-vs-nex-3-roznice-miedzypokoleniowe. He also calculated the approximate size of the C3: “Width to height it’s 111,7mm x 61,2mm“.

FInally we found the first pictures of the new NEX-C3!!! It has exactly the same [shoplink 3617]Sony A55[/shoplink] sensor with 16.2MP and HD video. There is als a new external flash! I like the new design and you? it’s a bit more professional than the NEX-3 layout (P.S.: See the NEX-3 at [shopcountry 3000]).

That camera was supposed to be announced on April 4th along the new Sony A35 (which has been delayed too). But due the recent earthquake-tsunami-nuclear disaster it has been delayed. We don’t know yet when Sony will announce both cameras. But we know Sony already planed a new press release in May so maybe….let’s cross the finger!

Reminder: The NEX-7 will be announced in July and we already gave you the first specs yesterday (Click here to read the article). If you have some rumor to share contact me at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com or use the anonymous contact form on the right sidebar. And invite your friends to follow us! Join us at Facebook, Twitter and follow our RSS-feed!

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More pictures below (with the new silver model too). Mugen from Alphaforum copied the pictures found on photobucket before they got removed. Smart move guys! :)

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And here is the next leak. That’s the Sony A35!!! Like the NEX-C3 that camera was supposed to be announced on April 4th. But due the Japan earthquake the announcement has been delayed. They should be announced within the next weeks.

I would say the design is pretty much the same of the [shoplink 3617]Sony A33/A55[/shoplink]. We have been told the A35 has only a few minor improvements and fixes.

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SR4=rumor from known sources
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I got a small A77 and NEX-7 update for you: A well known and a new SonyAlphaRumors source just sent me a good and a bad news.

The good news first: The NEX-7 and A77 announcement scheduled for mid July has not been delayed due the recent earthquake disaster.
The bad news: Quantities will be limited at first.

If quantities are limited the price might be higher than expected as retailers could higher the margin to compensate the loss in quantity. But that’s just my speculation and I hope I might be wrong. At least this is not true for the Sony A55 which just got a $50 instant rebate on US stores like Amazon, Adorama, B&H, J&R, eBay (Click on the names to directly see the A55 product page and price).

P.S.: I also got one more info from the new source I am checking with my trusted sources. Soon I should learn more about the exact announcement day.