Yesterday a new source told us that Sony will announce the NEX-5E and NEX-7 in August. In the meanwhile our trusted sources confirmed that the rumor is correct! They said the NEX-7 price is still not 100% deifnitve ($1.200 with kit lens) but they added that both new cameras will be available in October.

Those are all current NEX cameras:
Sony NEX-C3. Is the newest NEX you can preorder at [shopcountry 7207].
Sony NEX-5. Is going to be replaced by the NEX-5E and is currently discounted (at least in US). Check [shopcountry 3003].
Sony NEX-3. Is dicontinued. Check [shopcountry 3000].
Sony NEX-VG10. This is the NEX camcorder. Check [shopcountry 3058].

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Pictured on top: The NEX-5 could be replaced soon…

A new source just sent me the price for the NEX-7. It should be selling for $1.200 with kit lens. And the same soruce said there will be a NEX-5E too (price unkown yet). Both camera will be announced in late August. There will be also new NEX lenses (See Zeiss 24mm f/1.7). I ask my sources if they can confirm that. In the meanwhile keep in mind that this a rumor with low rating (SR2= 20-40% the rumor is correct).

Anyway, there is a new rebate ongoing on the [shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink]! I guess Sony wants to clear the NEX-5 stock to get ready for the NEX-5E ;) Check the $50 rebate at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), B&H (Click here) and J&R (Click here).

Reminder:
The newest NEX camera (the NEX-C3) has been announced in June and you can preorder it now at [shopcountry 3000] (Click on shop names to visit the direct search page).

(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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The new Sony 16-50mm is as good as the [shoplink 7555 ebay]Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm[/shoplink] (Pictured above). But the Sony is cheaper!

My sources are keeping me busy with many rumors. And finally I have some reliable info about the upcoming new High Grade Zoom Lens made especially for the new A77 which is coming in late August. I have been told the new 16-50mm lens has a constant f/2.8 aperture, SSM and will cost $799 only! I say “only” because the Nikon and Canon counterparts are much more expensive. Check for yourself:
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS costs around around $300 more at [shopcountry 7556].
Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 $ is twice more expensive! Check at [shopcountry 7555].

Good news or not? I hope it will be even cheaper if you purchase it as kit lens along the A77. The A77 body only should cost arounf $1000. Make the kit $1600 and it will become a hotseller!

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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 (60-80% the rumor is correct)
SR5=almost certainly correct!

[shoplink 7597][/shoplink]Image on top shows the last Sony compact camera that has been announced in february, the [shoplink 7597]Sony HX9v[/shoplink].

Sony will soon announce new compact camera(s) (UPDATE: On July 20th). So no NEX or Alpha camera yet but it might be interesting to see what kind of new features will be coming with the new stuff. If you have some info about those cameras drop me a text at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com or by using the anonymous contact form you can find on the right sidebar. Thanks!

The last three compact camera announced in early 2011 were the:
– Sony HX9V you can find at [shopcountry 7597].
– Sony HX100V at you can find at [shopcountry 7598].
– Sony TX100V you can find at [shopcountry 7599].