Amazon is already taking pre-orders for the new Sony Alpha models (click for details):
UK pre-order options
Amazon is already taking pre-orders for the new Sony Alpha models (click for details):
UK pre-order options
Dpreview has hands-on preview for the new set of Sony DSLRs.
Images taken with the A850
Luminous Landscape short A850 review
Full text press release after the break:
Alpha 500
12 Mp EXMOR R CMOS sensor
New Quick AF Live View
5 Fps
Alpha 550
15 Mp EXMOR R CMOS sensor
New Quick AF Live View
5 Fps
Vertical Control Grip / Sony VG-C50AM for the Alpha 500 and 550
Alpha 850
24.6 Mp Full Frame EXMOR CMOS Sensor
98 % Viewfinder
3 Fps
Lenses:
SAL 28-75 mm f/2.8 SAM
SAL 30 mm f/2.8 Macro SAM
SAL 500 mm [...]
Another German site leak:
The different price configurations for the Sony a500 and a850 are also available on the same page.
Original German language link | Google translated English link (detailed specs available):
Sony A500:
ISO up to 12,8000
5 fps
9 points AF system
Max shutter speed of 1/4000th
October 2009 availability
Sony A850:
24 mp EXMOR sensor, image stabilized
No live view
3 fps
Viewfinder: 98% coverage, 0.74x magnification
3″ 921k dot LCD
September 2009 availability
A reader sent me a detailed translation of the Sony invitation for the event in Hong Kong on August 28th (thanks Rebel):
“Released of new Alpha Cameras on Aug 28,
designed for photo enthusiast,
advanced technologies… superb DSLR functions… bla bla…
new Exmor CMOS sensor,
strength Quick AF Live View and high speed continuous shooting,
capture beautiful smiles,
share fantastic photos easily,
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