In addition to the Alpha and NEX cameras that will be announced on August 24th, Sony will introduce also a new lens adapter LA-EA2 that will allow the use of A-mount lenses on Sony NEX cameras:
The LA-EA2 will be a “smart” adapter with a built-in translucent mirror that will support AF.
A Xitek forum member published a picture of the upcoming Sony NEX-5N camera (see detailed specs):
The camera was spotted on the set of a commercial shooting (probably for Sony). Here are two other images of the back of the Sony NEX-5N:
The highly anticipated Sony Alpha a77 camera (see detailed specs) will be released on August 24th. The camera appeared earlier today as a nominee for the Japanese Good Design Award. The page was removed shortly after Engadget reported the news.
Photojojo just started selling a new point and shoot camera with a built-in tilt-shift lens. The rest of the specs:
Designers Rhie Hyi Joong and Lee Sang Hwa created this clever lens hood design that serves also as a lens cap:
The Sony NEX-5 with 16mm f/2.8 lens combo kit are already listed as discontinued at B&H:
Sony is expected to announce two new NEX camera (NEX-7 and NEX-5n) on August 24th, 2011.
GoPro Hero HD cam
GoPro will soon release a new line of accessories for their popular compact HD cams. One of the products is expected to be some kind of a wireless remote trigger.
Samyang announced that their 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC fish-eye lens for Micro Four Thirds will be released at the end of August/early September. Samyang published also several sample photos taken with the lens and Olympus PEN E-P1 camera (warning, large files):
Appcam DSLR camera
Appcam is a new project promising to introduce a new operating system for cameras. Similar to the iPhone, Appcam will introduce “camera-apps” which will be controlled with a touchscreen. Here are some of the advantages listed on their website:
Sony NEX-C3 is currently the #10 best selling camera on Amazon (DSLR category). All other cameras in the top 20 are from Nikon or Canon.
Update: the NEX-C3 is now at the #7 spot!
