Focus Numerique published a new interview with Tôru Katsumoto from Sony. Those are the  most interesting info (Attention: Google translation):

– “After the launch of Alpha 33 and 55, the critics were actually more positive than what we ourselves expected. In addition, we are working on new models of electronic viewfinders, much more efficient, and we therefore decided to use this type of viewfinder for our next model.”

– Will the next Fullframe model use the new electronic viewfinder? “The decision has not yet been made, especially for devices with 24×36 mm sensor. I think, one of the electronic viewfinders can even compete with the optical viewfinders of those models. But not in the near future, regarding the fact that the resolution of a 24×36 mm optical viewfinder is very high.”

– “At the end of 2010, we do not have the technology to do without the mechanical shutter.”

– Tôru says that Sony will make a high-end compact camera (a là Panasonic LX5).

Thom Hogan analyzed the new Photokina products and that’s what he said about Sony:
“Sony: Sony announced most of their wad well prior to the show, with the A560 and A580 being the most recent announcements. I think the jury is still out on Pellicle Round 2, but I like that the Minolta, uh, excuse me, Sony, engineers are still trying to push the box into another shape. NEX dominated their booth, as it probably should. I was heartened to hear that Sony will coming out with a firmware update to address many of we users’ complaints about the user interface, but it’s unclear exactly what is changing other than some video changes. At least they heard the complaints, which is more than I can say for some Japanese camera companies.“

Steadicam Merlin + NEX-5 video ([shoplink 4101]Click here to see current Steadicam Merlin auctions on eBay[/shoplink])

A Few Words from the Minolta Shooter on the NEX-5 (ThePhoBlographer)

The Sony A55 is climbing the japanese weekle DSLR sales ranking. Now on position seven! (BCNranking)

The Sony Nex found its Master / Nikon AF 60/2.8D (Motimotion.at)

Zeiss stand at Photokina (Dkamera.de and Photographyblog)