(SR5) UPDATED: First images of the new Sony SLT-A58! And three new A-mount lens images too!

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A couple of days ago SAR (SonyAlphaRumors) leaked the first image of the new NEX-3n (article here). And we told you that a new A58 would come too. And here are the images via Digicaminfo! Both cameras should be announced soon (some say Sony may introduce them the same day of the Playstation presentation next week on Feb 20th). Anyway, what I am 90% sure of are these A58 specs:

– The A58 will have a 20 megapixel sensor capable of shooting at 8fps (frames per second). I have been told that the new sensor has an improved dynamic range over previous generation Sony sensors.
– The body has the same size as the current A57.
– It will have a brand new focusing system that he said is “very cool” (you may tell us more about it?)
– you will be able to control the camera from a computer (like all the Canons) but it wont have Wi-Fi.
– Price for the body is $599.

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UPDATE: And here are the image sof the new Zeiss 50mmf /1.4SSM, the new updated 18-55mm II kit lens and the updated 70-400mm II zoom.

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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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Contax G to NEX successfully developed.

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This is the image of the brand new Contax G to E-mount adapter that should be on sale within days at [shoplink 16463 ebay]MXcamera on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. The Contax G lenses are amazing quality lenses. Not so Sony friendly Ken Rockwell reviewed these lenses here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/contax/g-system.htm. The adapter supports full aperture and autofocus control.

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Reminder: list of great G lenses with links to eBay price:
Hologon 16mm; 1:8 on [shoplink 16235 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] -> (will not work on the DEO TECHART adapter).
Biogon T* 21 mm; 1:2,8 on [shoplink 16236 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] -> (will not work on the DEO TECHART adapter).
Biogon T* 28 mm; 1:2,8 on [shoplink 16237 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Planar T* 35 mm; 1:2,0 on [shoplink 16238 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Planar T* 45 mm; 1:2,0 on [shoplink 16239 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Sonnar T* 90 mm; 1:2,8 on [shoplink 16240 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Vario-Sonnar T* 35 – 70 mm; 1:3,5-5,6 on [shoplink 16241 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

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Sony TidBits…

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OFFICIAL | DSC-RX1 Full Frame Cyber-shot Sample Footage from Sony

First Impressions: Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS E-mount (ThePhoBlographer)
16-50mm PZ lens tested at Photographyblog.
5mm F/1.8 OSS review by KurtMunger.
Sony A99 night shots at SonyAlphaLab.
Sony RX100 test at SonyAlphaLab.
Cine Lens shootout at Matthewduclos.
The hidden improvements of firmware 1.07 for the SLT-A77 (Mhohner).
Sony RX1 review at Cnet Asia.
RX1 vx RX100 vs E-M5 on Flickr.

Robert: “I thought I would pass on a link to my newest site and a review of the NEX-7 I did. I love the camera and the fact that you can mount any 35mm lens ever made. It’s a great little camera. It’s a new site. Bob http://24mmpov.com/my-sweet-little-nex-7-a-personal-perspective/. I love the manual focus versatility of the Sony NEX-7 camera, I got mine about 8 months ago and here’s why the NEX-7 makes photography fun again for me.”

Mocha: “Just some sharing of using Sony NEX-5N/ 7 with Olympus 15mm f/8 on a M4/3 to NEX adapter. Enjoy! :)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151161313861511.429942.694456510&type=1”

Martin: “Da ich gerade gesehen habe, dass du das erste NEX Buch gezeigt hast: hier ist das erste NEX-5R & NEX-6 Videotraining! Sprache deutsch. http://blog.martindoersch.at/2013/02/praxistraining-fotografie-sony-nex-5r-nex-6/ Übrigens läuft noch ein Gewinnspiel auf meinem Blog.“

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(SR4) UPDATED: Sony A58 Dynamic Range improvement confirmed.

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An anonymous Sony A58 tester just sent me an info that the new Sony sensor powering the upcoming A58 has indeed an improved dynamic range. He said he never was able to see so many details in the shadows. This all sounds very promising!

By the way, there is some uncertainty about the exact release date. But it should be announced next week and if not…then the week after.

Sony A58 specs reminder:

– The A58 will have a 20 megapixel sensor capable of shooting at 8fps (frames per second).
– The body has the same size as the current A57.
– It will have a brand new focusing system that he said is “very cool” (you may tell us more about it?)
– you will be able to control the camera from a computer (like all the Canons) but it wont have Wi-Fi.
– Price is $599

Don’t miss any rumor and subscribe the RSS feed (Click here) and Twitter (Click here) stream and the Facebook fan page (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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(SR4) Short update about the new A58 sensor….

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Just a short notice about the new A58 sensor. As I told you it has  20 Megapixels. I’ve now been told by one source that this sensor should have a “greatly improved Dynamic Range” compared to previous generation sensors. I really hope this is a real measurable difference and not just a marketing slogan :)

Message to that source: Can you tell me what you like and not like on the new A58? And can you confirm the February 20th as announcement date? Uh, and the final price of the Zeiss?   Thanks :=)

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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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