Finally we were able to get some infos from our trusted sources. There will be definitely new cameras at PMA.

Expect an announcement shortly before the Feb 21. What’s sure is that there will ne new Sony DSC cameras.

One source wrote us “We know that two new point and shoots will be announced, the TX5 and one other that no one seems to know anything about.”

The big question is if Sony will announce new Alpha cameras and the new mirrorless camera/s. When I asked my sources about that they only answered me with a Big Smile on their face. They are torturing me and I am torturing you :)

I only received some pieces of infos but I am waiting for a confirmation from other sources…

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Let me express my “emotions” -> Running a rumor website like this is hard but also exciting. There is a lot of hidden work behind every rumor…and I feel there is something BIG coming from Sony!

Many brands are now having press releases and new compact camera announcements. Until now we did not hear anything about possible Sony press releases. If they will launch new cameras they probably will do it shortly before the PMA (February 21). Stay tuned!

If you have some news and rumors send them to sonyalpharumors@gmail.com

One of our readers discovered two new Sony patents. Both do show new Tilt-Shift lenses. At least now we know they are working on it :)

We have been not smart enough to find interesting details but maybe you can help us:
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2008/0309815.html
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0201595.html

It’s fine to start the new week with good news! Tokina will launch the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Sony Alpha mount! Expected release in Japan on February 24. This lens is designed for APS-C sensors. Filter size is 77mm. Body size is 84.1 × 96mm (maximum diameter × length). Weight is 560g.

The price should be something around $630.00. Amazon has the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon in Stock for $627.00

A review of the lens on a Canon camera is available here at photozone (it performs very very good!).

Source: DCwatch (in japanese)