Sony a3000, NEX-5T cameras and three new E-mount lenses announced

Sony a3000 ($398)

Sony-a3000-camera

Sony-a3000-back

Features:

  • 20.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor
  • Light body and dependable grip
  • Full HD Movies at 60i and 24p
  • Quick Auto Focus in Live View
  • Up to 3.5 fps shooting
  • Picture Effect modes
  • QVGA Tru-Finder™ Eye-level viewfinder
  • Multi Interface Shoe connector
  • Accepts Sony® E-mount lenses
  • Auto Object Framing
  • Auto HDR mode
  • Face Detection/ Registration technology
  • Sweep Panorama™ Technology
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
  • Six Creative Style settings
  • Photo Creativity Interface
  • Clear Image Zoom
  • Convenient USB charging
  • TRILUMINOS™ Color
  • Stamina™ battery power for up to 470 shots

Sony NEX-5T ($548)

Sony-NEX-5T-camera

Features:

  • 16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor
  • Fast Hybrid AF
  • Full HD Movies at 60p/60i/24p
  • Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi® or NFC
  • PlayMemories Camera Apps
  • 180-degree tilt-able 3.0” Touch LCD
  • Picture Effect mode
  • Up to ISO 25600 sensitivity with advanced noise reduction
  • Accepts Sony® E-mount lenses
  • Auto Object Framing
  • Auto HDR mode
  • Face Detection/ Registration technology
  • Sweep Panorama™ Technology
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
  • Six Creative Style settings
  • Photo Creativity Touch interface
  • Clear Image Zoom
  • Convenient USB charging
  • Multi-interface terminal
  • Stamina™ battery power for up to 330 shots

Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens ($998)

Zeiss E16-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens

Specifications:

Lens Type Mid-range Zoom
Aperture (Max.) f/4.0
Aperture (Min.) f.22
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) APS-C: 16-70mm (35mm equivalent: 24-105)
Filter Diameter 55mm
Lens Groups-Elements 12/16
Minimum Focus Distance 13-3/4 inches (.35m)
Aspheric Elements 4
Distance Encoder Yes
Distance Scale Yes
Lens Weight 10.8 oz. (308 g)
Mount Material Metal
Magnification .23
Dimensions (Approx.) 2-5/8 x 2-15/16 inches (66.6 x 75 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 10.8 oz. (308 g)
Supplied Accessories Front and rear lens capALC-SH111 Petal lens hood, lens carrying case

Sony 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS lens ($598)

Sony E18-105mm F4G OSS lens

Specifications:

Lens Type Mid-range Zoom
Aperture (Max.) f/4.0
Aperture (Min.) f.22
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) APS-C: 16-70mm (35mm equivalent: 24-105)
Filter Diameter 72mm
Minimum Focus Distance 1 ft. 6 in. (.45m) (W), 3 ft. 1-1/2 in. (0.95m) (T)
Distance Encoder Yes
Distance Scale Yes
Lens Weight 1 lb. 1 oz. (482 g)
Mount Material Metal
Magnification .11
Dimensions (Approx.) 3-1/16 x 4-5/16 inches (78 x 110 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 1 lb. 1 oz. (482 g)
Supplied Accessories Front and rear lens capALC-SH109 Petal lens hood, lens carrying case

Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS lens ($298)

Sony E50mm F1.8 OSS lens

Specifications:

Lens Type Mid-range Zoom
Aperture (Max.) f/4.0
Aperture (Min.) f.22
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) APS-C: 16-70mm (35mm equivalent: 24-105)
Filter Diameter 72mm
Minimum Focus Distance 1 ft. 6 in. (.45m) (W), 3 ft. 1-1/2 in. (0.95m) (T)
Distance Encoder Yes
Distance Scale Yes
Lens Weight 1 lb. 1 oz. (482 g)
Mount Material Metal
Magnification .11
Dimensions (Approx.) 3-1/16 x 4-5/16 inches (78 x 110 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 1 lb. 1 oz. (482 g)
Supplied Accessories Front and rear lens capALC-SH109 Petal lens hood, lens carrying case

There is also a new soft camera carry case:

Sony soft camera carry case

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