Sony distributed their latest consumer repair guide and the a77 camera is listed in the SLR/SLT/SEL section:
Sony already showed a prototype of the a77 at the CP+ show in Japan. The camera is rumored to have a new 24MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensors, full HD video (AVCHD) with continuous AF, magnesium alloy body, new EVF and very high ISO capabilities. The official announcement should be in the next few months. Here are some detailed a77 specs:
- BIONZ image processor
- AF fine-tuning capabilities
- 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps and 720p/30fps HD video
- high ISO of 100,000
- will support CF, SD and Memory Stick memory cards
- 1,000 pictures per single battery charge
- very aggressively priced: between 900-1200 USD