Trusted sources told us that the NEX-5R has a new 16 Megapixel sensor with phase detection AF pixels on sensor! This is pretty much the same technology used by the new Canon EOS-M mirrorless camera (click here to see that cam) that also uses those kind of pixels. It allows a super fast autofocusing and more reliable tracking of moving objects while the contrast autofocus is more accurate. Combine that and you have an almost perfect autofocus!

It’s not confirmed yet but the NEX-6 could use exactly the same sensor!

P.S.: Last year we spotted a Sony patent describing that technology (Click here to read it).

The Chinese website Xjrumo (Translation here) posted some super interesting rumor. Our Chinese reader Leafye translated the text for us (Thanks). But before to read keep in mind that this rumor has yet to be confirmed (or denied) by trusted sources. I post this here in the hope they will react soon and send me some info.

These are the first complete A99 video specs. It almost sounds too good to be true:

1) AVCHD2.0 format ,below 1080p it have the Bit rate of 50Mpbs,4:2:2Sampling （other model coming next year has 4：2：0）
2) 1080P with the highest 120fps,at 720P, the highest is 240FPS
3) MP4 format still 35Mbps
4) center focus all the lens can use the biggest Aperture. others still F3.5
5) except P model, A,S model can also auto-focus but M model still MF
6) 4 times zoom in during 1080P can be captured
7) multi-recording can take a 2.4Megapixels during recording
8.) HDMI can be Non-destructive Output new shoe can fit the wireless(bluetooth) mic
9) except the high speed model,other model Maximum recording time is 29min 59s
10) Time code support

What do you think of it? HDMI non destructive output….50MPs bitrate, 4:2:2 Sampling….Crossing my finger this is real!!!!

Here are more A99 rumors from a “Chinese” source. It’s not one of my top trusted sources but that source has been right in the past too. Some of the info you read have been already posted on SAR last week. This is the original “Chinese oracle” text:

1. The A99 has special look on the front side, and the back side looks like the [shoplink 8461]A77[/shoplink].
2. The A99 has an improved and huge Translucent Mirror.
3. Auto Focus Module built-in af point everywhere, you will **NOT** see 102 points, cuz many points are hidden
4. there is no built-in flash
5. All a77’s shortcomings have improved, such as response time and focus precision, high-ISO noise reduction which can be improved via firmware
6. there are pair of slots, not CF nor XQD
7. a99’s new grip will like the [shoplink 13240 ebay]pentax’s grip (here on eBay)[/shoplink]. It uses the electronic connector, i think that is for the water prove and you can put 3 battery in it, for a longer video recording time.

One more info: The new firmware of [shoplink 8461]a77[/shoplink] will release out after A99 announcement , will be out this year, is expected in October.

via Sonysdf.com.

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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!

Good Morning dear SAR readers!

Hope you had a nice weekend, I am back from the mountain trip and checking my mails for new rumors. One of the things I am trying to find out is the announcement date and actually it appears that Sony will have multiple announcements! One source said the NEX cameras and lenses are going to be announced on August 28th while the A99 and A-mount lenses may be announced in mid September.

I ask my sources if they can confirm or deny that circumstance. Thanks!

Another message to sources: Please be patient. I got many rumors in these last weeks but I usually try to doublecheck the info to avoid bigger mistakes. And now back to A99 and NEX rumor work…. :)

P.S.: Remind you to join the super nice SAR community on Facebook (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!

Sonystore US now marked the 300mm lens as “No Longer Available”. There are still two left at Amazon (Click here) but the replacement of the lens should be announced within the next few weeks…maybe along two other zooms the 70-200mm and 70-400mm lens.

P.S.: The RX1oo has already 71(!) user reviews on Amazon and only four of them negative (click here to read them all).