According to one of my very best sources Sony’s next camera will be a new NEX model. The Sony A77 translucent camera will be launched 3-4 months after that model. I am currently investigating the details I received with the rumor. It sounds like this is an unexpected camera which means we never have talked about that camera before on SonyAlphaRumors. So please help me if you can 🙂 If you know more about the next NEX camera (or other Sony cameras) feel free to contact me at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. You can also use the contact form on the right sidebar. To keep yourself anonymous avoid to give me your real name and email address. But it would be nice if you could use some kind of nickname so that I can recognize you in future. Thanks!
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we basically discussed a bigger better nex for the next one a NEX-7 model, FF nex has also been discussed, the only thing that jumps to mind is a smaller nex model O_o, but maybe there will be a vintage looking nex model, like the Fuji x100, though i doubt sony would ever do that.
The logical model is a Nex-7 with EVF and the nex 16mp sensor, better ergonomics and still no SSS.
Is this ‘unexpected’ NEX a brand new camera, or simply a new colour option…?
it’s a completely new camera 😉
Ok I like the sound of that! Although I would’ve liked the orange NEX-3… 😉
LMAO
I would much rather see some real lenses for the emount than a new body and not a decent lens to go with it.
We should think like this. The NEX system has just come out for half a year. M43 has foundation of 43 system. But NEX is a brand new one. Of course I hope Sony would publish more lens, but it takes time, and the A system needs to improve too. So asking Sony for lens is a little unrealistic, I hope the 3rd company like Sigma, Tarmon, and even VOIGTLANDER(Japan) can design E mount lens and sell them as fast as they can. We really needs more AF lens. I’m really a little tired of using other mounts’ lens.
I certainly hope it’s not another movie camera. Come on Sony, give us something with IBIS, weather-sealing and a GPS and I’ll buy it on release day.
I dont think its unrealistic to ask Sony for ONE decent AF lens for the emount. something along the lines of the Pany 20/1.7 would be nice… al least of that quality. having 3 bodies and 2 lenses is silly to say the least… especially when the current 2 lenses are subpar at best. as of now, I can only use the NEX5 with 3rd party MF lenses and Im as well getting sick of it.
43 system is no foundation.
It’s like using SSM or SAM Sony/Minolta lenses on the NEX.
They are slwo and big.
The onyl rpfot is that you get a mcro or a fast aperture prime that is not in native mount already.
PS: anyone askig for E-mount pancake; compare the size ofr NEX-5 + 16mm to Samsung or Pana/Oly setup, the E 16mm is not big…
It’s not that the 16mm is too big, it’s that it’s the only pancake we have (or prime lens for that matter). Something like the Pentax DA limited line-up would be very nice: 15, 21, 40 and 70 in pancakes and a small 35 macro.
Right on. They had the right idea with the 16mm, just poor execution. By any measure, it’s not much of a lens. I still find it odd that Sony chose to release a 16mm before something like a 30mm f/2. I personally want a better wide angle prime, a 30mm f/1.4, and a 60mm f/2 or faster. A 17-70mm f/4 would also be most welcome.
Also, I know weather sealing isn’t Sony’s speciality, but it would also be nice if their high end lenses and bodies were sealed. Build quality will be a huge factor for me when deciding between the NEX7 and the pro-grade Olympus PEN; and it’s a pretty safe bet the Olympus will be built like a tank.
what’s the point of this new NEX camera if there are only 2 E-mount lenses ? hmmmmm
A source told me that there is more…..so let’s hope the new lenses will be announced soon 😉
I’d love to get more pancakes or the E-mount equivalent of all their “easy choice” prime lenses. If Samsung can come up with a great 30mm pancake, there’s no reason Sony can’t.
It would be nice if it was something that goes with the upcoming (large aperture?) CZ wide angle, which doesn’t really ‘fit’ the nex 3 nor nex 5 line.
The CZ is coming this year, so why not together with a high end nex model? Maybe even FF?
Well I see several NEX options:
1. NEX-2 – I cannot figure how it is going to look. May be Sony would like to have dirt cheap NEX-3 replacement that is to get very very vast sales. Built in flash a bit bigger may be. New kit lens – 20-50 f4-5.6 i.e. more compact. Vintage look seems not so bad idea. NEX-3 got some great promotional prices where I live around XMAS around 100 Euro cheaper than E-PL1 – this is definitely a very good segment to build grass root support for the new system. May be the look and feel will be some hybrid with consumer grade camcorders.
2. Consumer priced video & photo camera – cheaper then the VG10
3. Professorial video camera
4. Amateur photo camera – this should have superb AF DSLR like; 5+ fps with metering and focus; the 16 MP sensor, minimum needed flash options for studio, strobist etc.; couple more knobs then NEX-5 (but no more); no bigger then NEX-3; advanced photographic controls like minimum shutter speed, auto white balance bias or correction, controllable auto iso limits; more video options like timelapse, full manual, high speed etc.
I see forums and polls claiming controls are important but the modest NEX-5 controls or lack of EVF do not seem to put people off; in contrast size, speed, noise, color accuracy are things that matter and attract people. There are also few gaping gaps in NEX cameras that need be covered like complete lack of flash options for studio and strobist – this is a sales blocker – most photography trainings are done in studio and NEX is no go. In contrast ultra stupid camera like D3100 works great.
This source wants to stay quite mysterious if he/she doesn’t specify wheter this new NEX will ne higher or lower in current line up!
He told me more than I posted here. But I need that info to doublecheck the rumor with other incoming rumors.
A77 still 6 months away then…
I know.. This is what I’m reading as well..
🙁
Let’s hope you are wrong!
So let’s see, from the latest rumors…
– CES 2011 – bunch of compact and superzoom cameras, and maybe some new camcorders ( “Classic” type, not emount). And maybe ( even if it does not make to much sense) a refresh of A55 with some small improvements ( same as the A450 at CES 2010). For sure no new NEX or A77.
– Sometime around April a new NEX which puts the availability in May-June just before the summer travel season.This may come with a new (or a few new ) lenses.
A “lower” version than NEX3 does not make sense, to sell it should be cheaper than compacts. So it should be a higher version than NEX5. As everybody expected “NEX7” adn this is totaly “unexpected” I see 2 posibilities: a vintage looking camera, or something unexpected.This can be a response to Panasonic so an e-mount DSLR looking camera. It should be smaller , lighter than A33/55 but have advanced features ,at least the same controls and sensor as A55.Probably without IS but e-mount lenses offer stabilization so this will in a way better for video. If they have an improved autofocus close to A55 and they can add 1080p/60 (I doubt) , a metal body a la NEX5 and this could be a good seller.
With NEX3/5 Sony tried the most compact camera aproach with DSLR like IQ. Nice, but when you add the lens this camera does not fit in the packet anyway, so why compromise in ergonomics to get a small camera which still needs a carring bag ? I think most expect a NEX with a viewfinder but more or less same style as NEX5 and this will be a DSLR looking camera. I think price wise will be same as the SLTs (A55), or even a little higher so will be purely a choice of size/features between them (as long as somebody buys either one Sony is still a winner).
Unfortunatelly this puts A77 really far maybe only a September launch.This may show that Sony does not consider this camera as a lage market one, will be expensive probably ( $1400 – body) and really targeted to a small group of enthusiasts. This group will be smaller and smaller as many either will go to Full Frame or to NEX and current cheaper “5” series cameras.
Will wait and see.
“This group will be smaller and smaller as many either will go to Full Frame or to NEX and current cheaper “5″ series cameras.”
Or jump ship to other camera manufacturer that provides advanced amateur models.
🙂
If I wasn’t happy with my A700 I’d probably be switching to a Nikon right now. Yet another 6+ month wait!
It’s a tribute to the Minolta guys (not Sony) that the A700 does mostly what I need, although I admit to getting a little frustrated at a lack of A77 as liveview would be handy for macro.
The rest of the features and of course a better sensor are a bonus.
Since the D90 and D7000 are flying off the shelves, why does Sony not see a market for the A77???
Don’t rule out Nikon or Canon. Both will have their own releases in 2011 and if they beat Sony to the punch many will jump ship.
Though the issue is they’re not coming out with anything right now..
How about Digital Zeiss Ikon in a form of vintage looking NEX 7/9?
Could you imagine how good that camera would look with these metal lenses?! I would love to see a retro Nex with a rangefinder body. Now that would be AWESOME!
Hopefully it’s the NEX-7 with built in EVF and hot shoe. I had to sell my NEX-3 because I simply couldn’t live without those omissions. However as importnat as a new body is lenses. The NEX system currently doesn’t have a single lens I’m interested in. The 16mm is the right idea, but it’s so soft it will totally waste the extra resolution of Sony’s 16mp sensor. With Olympus rumored to be coming out with an enthusiasts weather-sealed PEN very soon Sony is going to have to show me something special to get me back. I know they have the best sensor, but that’s not enough.
If they are indeed making a NEX7 aimed at enthusiasts we need a high quality zoom as well as primes to go with it. We need a weather sealed 30mm/1.4 and a 55mm/1.4 ASAP. A better version of the 16mm would also be welcome. m4/3’s had a huge head start over Sony, but even Samsung is making Sony’s lenses look very weak in comparison.
Could this be the Sony version of Fuji X100 priced at around $1000?
Could be also like Leica M system rangefinder APS (not FF) camera.
This would be interesting….but if it is not FULL FRAME, then what is the point?
The bigger question is why LEICA remains the only FF compact in existence. I mean, consumers are happily paying $7,000 USD for this camera and LEICA can’t even keep them in stock they sell so many.
I honestly do not believe they will remain the only compact FF for long, it just doesn’t make sense.
no 🙁
Would in-body sensor shift stabilization be too much to hope for? I know the past rumors all indicated SSS would not be coming to an NEX body…
I don’t think they will release anything that will cannibalize NEX sales. Sony has been good at addressing software issues, maybe they have made some suggested changes to the hardware. There could be changes to the kit lenses, possibly the 16mm will see some changes.
I would like to see a port for a cable release on the NEX3. I’d like to see EVF that when plugged in, turns off the LCD if desired.
For a77 launch, 6 months will be too long to wait!
If a77 will be lunch in June/July, a900 sucessor will be launch at least 2012/July or Sep, that’s damn too long!
“The Sony A77 translucent camera will be launched 3-4 months after that model.”
Am I the only one who would like to see a MORE COMPACT nex? If you want the evf and ibis just get an a33/a55. The a-mount has a superior lens selection and you’ll always have the option of getting a higher end body in the future. The only advantage the NEX system has is it’s tiny size. Sony needs to make SMALLER bodies and pump out a collection of pancake lenses IMO.
Sony NEX Leica-M-series looking rangefinder, haha
Coincidence that nikonrumors published an entry that a nikon evil camera, “but more professional”, is also expected around the same time??
SUB MICRO FOUR THIRDS……….so interchangeable lens point % shoot….:-)
“new NEX model. The Sony A77 translucent camera” – if it’s A77 than it’s not NEX model. Especially because transculent camera can’t be build with E-mount – there’s not enough space to fit the mirror between lens and sensor.
There can’t be such thing as NEX transculent. It’s physically impossible, not with current E-mount. (And: no, there isn’t such thing as NEX with A-mount, it’s regular Alpha camera)
awww… nevermind me.
*puts big ignore sign on the post above*
I need 2 things: A built-in EVF, and better ergonomics.
I guess what I’m reading here is that new e-mount lenses would be released along with the new NEX? That’s the only sensible thing to do, after all, who needs 3 cameras when you only have 2 lenses?
I’m expecting just a cost-cut version of the NEX5. I.e. a NEX5 but with a plastic body. And then they’ll stop making the NEX3.
Just wild guesses.
A wild guess that apparently is the closest to the next rumor.