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World’s fastest shooting DSLR. Get action photos, HD Movies and Live View shots that other cameras miss, thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology. Enjoy 24.3 megapixel resolution—with the world’s fastest shooting— up to 12 frames per second—and the world’s first OLED electronic viewfinder. 2nd Generation Translucent Mirror Design Other DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. They cannot do both at once. Sony changes all that with the award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology system. It directs light to both the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously. 24.3 MP; best-in-class resolution You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to a 24.3 megapixel sensor. It’s the world’s first 24.3MP APS-C DSLR. World’s fastest up to 12 fps continuous The translucent mirror makes it far easier to capture the decisive soccer kick or your baby at her absolute cutest. Shoots up to 12 frames per second at full-resolution 24.3 megapixels with continuous auto focus (AE locked after first frame). This is the world’s fastest shooting speed for interchangeable lens APS-C cameras, as of August, 2011. HD Movies at 60p, 60i, or 24p Capture spectacular HD Movies. This is the world’s first DSLR to offer a choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920×1080 resolution. AVCHD codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web. HD movies with full manual control Now you don’t need to surrender control when you shoot HD movies. Enjoy the full expressive potential of Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority or Manual (P/A/S/M) control in HD movie mode. HDMI output for HD viewing Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera includes an HDMI output. In addition, the BRAVIA Sync system works with compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback using the television’s remote. 921K dot TruBlack LCD screen Sony’s 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further.
World’s first OLED viewfinder There’s never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, this is a gem. It begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in real time with superb color and detail.	Three-way tilt/swivel LCD screen Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss. Tilt and swivel over the camera for self-portraits. You can even tilt it up and down when you hold the camera in vertical mode! Finally, the monitor folds flush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or protected for travel.	AUTO+ (Advanced Auto) mode Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. The camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode.
Full-Time Live View in LCD or EVF You can use both the LCD monitor and OLED Electronic Viewfinder for composing shots in Live View. Both provide a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays.	Top mounted LCD In addition to status displays on the LCD monitor and Electronic Viewfinder, Sony offers a top-mounted LCD with exposure information.	Dual control dials Perfect for experienced shooters, dual control dials provide direct, hands-on access to two settings at a time.
Graphic Display Clarifies the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results. Full-time Phase Detection AF You get fast, accurate auto focus in every mode—even HD Movie and Live View—thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology. While Contrast Detection Auto Focus often hunts for correct focus, Phase Detection AF knows exactly where correct focus is, and goes straight for it. World’s shortest release time lag Helps ensure that the image you want is the image you get. Once auto focus occurs, release time lag is the delay between fully pressing the shutter release and when the camera actually starts taking the picture. Long lag makes it harder to capture fast-moving objects. The Sony A77 boasts the world’s shortest release time lag at only 0.05 seconds. Object Tracking AF Locks onto a specified object and maintains focus even as the subject moves. Unpredictable subjects stay in focus even while zooming. You can concentrate on composition without worrying about focus. 19-point Auto Focus To maximize the value of Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony incorporates Phase Detection AF of great sophistication. 19 sensors with 11 cross sensors maximize precision for both vertical and horizontal subjects. 6-image layering Leverages the fast BIONZ processor to capture six images in a fraction of a second, and then combine the data. The result is one incredible single image that gets a cleaner result in Multi-Frame NR mode or sharper nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode. Multi-frame NR Experience incredible low-light shooting without a flash. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a single image with a reduction in noise equivalent to two additional steps of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 25600. (Recommended for still subjects.) Handheld Twilight mode Get gorgeous shots at night without a tripod. Combines six frames into a single image for smooth, low-noise evening shots. (Recommended for still subjects.) Auto HDR built into camera Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle—and more range than photo film. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for one incredible shot. (Recommended for still subjects.) ISO 16000 sensitivity Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail, made possible by the low-noise Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ image processor.
11 Picture Effect modes Discover innovative ways to make your images and videos pop. These include Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), Soft High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, and Miniature. 3D Sweep Panorama Mode Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television. Records both JPEG and MPO file formats. Sweep Panorama Mode Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Built-in GPS An integrated GPS receiver records the location and time of every shot you take and lets you view your images on a map with compatible computer and Internet applications, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots. Shot Result Preview See the results before you take the shot. This preview takes the guesswork out of camera settings by showing the effects of the aperture, shutter and DRO settings on the depth of field, motion and dynamic range. Main Sensor Quick AF Live View Combines the fast focus of Phase Detection AF with high quality Live View images right from the main sensor. This is made possible by Sony Translucent Mirror Technology. You get accurate images and 100% framing on the LCD monitor or eye-level viewfinder. SteadyShot INSIDE stabilization Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. Typical DSLR systems build image stabilization into selected lenses only. SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You’ll reduce blur with every A Mount lens, including macro and wide-aperture standard zoom lenses. P/A/S/M exposure modes The camera offers a full range of controls from the beginner’s AUTO+ mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control. Sony Exmor technology Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow you down. The Exmor sensor provides more than 5,600 column-parallel A/D converters. This helps enable continuous shooting at up to 12 frames per second. Upgraded BIONZ image processor The brain of the camera is a Sony’s BIONZ image processor substantially upgraded for the demands of 24.3 megapixel photography. Chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 16000. Also enables fast processing for up to 12 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 24.3 MP images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama modes and 6-image layering. APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor With 19.5 times the area of the typical camcorder image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between amateur and professional-looking video, delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds. Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off. 1200-Zone exposure metering Reads exposure directly from the main image sensor. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of shooting situations. Face Detection and Registration The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of people. Can prioritize children or adults. Face Registration can remember friends and family members and prioritize them. Smile Shutter technology Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity. Slot for two media types For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4 or higher recommended, sold separately). Up to 530 Shots of battery life Take up to 530 shots on a single charge with Sony Stamina battery power. Sony’s InfoLITHIUM battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence. Rugged, magnesium alloy body The SLT-A77 is built for the real world with a magnesium alloy body that combines high strength with light weight. Ports, doors and controls are also weather-resistant for smooth operation under adverse conditions. Advanced Anti-Dust Technology Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor’s low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor. Built-in Flash (GN12) To help you shoot more effectively, the camera includes a built-in flash (Guide Number 12) that can also trigger a wireless accessory flash (sold separately). The integrated hot shoe enables you to expand your lighting options with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately). See Detailed Chart

Product Description

Sony® α (alpha) SLT-A77VQ Digital SLR. World’s fastest shooting DSLR. Get action photos, HD Movies and Live View shots that other cameras miss, thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology. Enjoy 24.3 megapixel resolution—with the world’s fastest shooting— up to 12 frames per second—and the world’s first OLED electronic viewfinder.2

Dit is geen gerucht, dit komt van sony zelf

Sony SLT-A77 en SLT-A65 met Full HD video

De Sony SLT-A77 en SLT-A65 zijn nieuwe digitale camera modellen in de serie met Translucent Mirror-technologie en A-Mount.

De recente aanpassingen in Sony’s Translucent Mirror-technologie maken van de SLT-A77 ( Alpha 77 ) en de SLT-A65 ( Alpha 65 ) volgens de fabrikant de snelste en meest reactieve camera’s met verwisselbaar objectief in hun categorie. De verbeterde ergonomie bij beide camera’s omvat een nieuwe, comfortabele greep en een nieuwe indeling van de aanraakknoppen voor een eenvoudige bediening terwijl de weergave in hoge resolutie te bekijken is via de XGA OLED Tru-Finder.

De Alpha 77 is de langverwachte opvolger van de Alpha 700 DSLR. Deze camera is op verschillende punten qua prestaties en robuuste constructie verbeterd zodat ook de lastigste fotoreportages met gemak zijn uit te voeren.

Snelle continue beeldopname

De Alpha 77 levert op dit moment, van alle digitale camera’s met verwisselbaar objectief en APS-C-sensor, ‘s werelds snelste continue opnameprestaties met AF. Hierbij worden een reeks beelden vastgelegd in volledige resolutie met 12 frames per seconde, inclusief voltijdse automatische scherpstelling met fasedetectie. De Alpha 65 haalt eenzelfde indrukwekkende snelheid van 10 fps, waarmee hij bijna alle semiprofessionele camera’s de loef afsteekt.

19-punts AF-systeem met 11 kruissensoren bij Alpha 77

De precisietracking met AF van bewegende onderwerpen is helderder en gevoeliger dan ooit dankzij het nieuw ontwikkelde 19-punts AF-systeem met 11 kruissensoren (Alpha 65: 15-punts AF-systeem met 3 kruissensoren). Met Tracking Focus wordt de scherpstelling accuraat vergrendeld op een aangegeven bewegend onderwerp, ook als het doel tijdelijk verborgen wordt door de beweging van een ander object.

De snelle reacties worden nog versterkt door een nieuw elektronisch sluitergordijn vooraan waarmee een professionele minimale afdrukvertraging van ca. 0,050 seconden kan worden gerealiseerd.

Beeldkwaliteit en creatieve opties

De Alpha 77 en Alpha 65 omvatten allebei de recent ontwikkelde Exmor APS HD CMOS-sensor van Sony met een resolutie van 24,3 effectieve megapixels.

Exmor APS HD CMOS-sensor met 24,3 megapixels en verbeterde BIONZ-processor
De sensor wordt gecombineerd met de nieuwste versie van Sony’s BIONZ-beeldverwerkingsprocessor die grote aantallen hogesnelheidsdata van de camerasensor verwerkt. Deze combinatie van sensor en BIONZ-processor levert zeer snelle opnamereacties op, alsook een perfecte beeldkwaliteit met uitermate weinig ruis bij het nemen van foto’s of het maken van Full HD-videomateriaal.

Een ruim gevoeligheidsbereik van ISO 100 tot 16000 is te verminderen (alleen Alpha 77) naar ISO 50. Bij de hoogste gevoeligheidswaarden kunnen de beide camera’s snelle sportscènes bevriezen met snelle sluitersnelheden, of sfeeropnames met weinig ruis en zonder flitser vastleggen. De lage ISO-instellingen zijn ideaal in combinatie met een lange belichting om expressieve opnames van bewegend water te creëren.

XGA OLED Tru-Finder

De beide camera’s zijn voorzien van ‘s werelds eerste XGA OLED Tru-Finder. Met een resolutie van 2359k punten (XGA) biedt deze elektronische precisiebeeldzoeker heldere, gedetailleerde en contrastrijke beelden met een 100 procent framebereik dat 10-maal hoger ligt dan bij conventionele elektronische beeldzoekers, alsook een ruim gezichtsveld waarmee hij kan wedijveren met de professionele optische zoekers.

De gedetailleerde opname-informatie wordt weergegeven in vijf verschillende weergavemodi. De effecten na aanpassing van de belichting, de witbalans en andere instellingen zijn in real time vooraf te bekijken op de Tru-Finder. Aanpassingen aan de fijn scherpstelling kunnen ook worden bevestigd via een ingezoomd gedeelte van het beeld.

Met één druk op een knop geeft de Smart Teleconverter een vergroot centraal gedeelte van de beeldsensor weer. Hierdoor kunnen composities haarscherp op de XGA OLED Tru-Finder worden weergegeven in hoge resolutie en vastgelegd als 12-megapixelbeelden met een digitale zoomfactor van 1,4x of 2x. Vanaf de compositie tot het eindresultaat houdt de fotograaf het ook op de Tru-Finder zodat hij zich maximaal kan concentreren op zijn creatie.

Foto’s en video’s zijn ook te bekijken op het kantelbare Xtra Fine LCD-scherm van 7,5 cm (3,0″) dat niet alleen een hoge resolutie (921.000 punten) biedt, maar ook de TruBlack-technologie voor schitterende details en hoge contrasten. Als extra feature heeft de Alpha 77 als eerste een scherm dat in 3 richtingen kan kantelen en vrij rond zijn as draait voor eenvoudige kadering vanuit elke hoek (Alpha 65: in 2 richtingen aanpasbaar lcd-scherm).

Films in Full HDTV kwaliteit met snelle AF, AVCHD Progressive compatibiliteit en flexibele P/A/S/M Belichtingscontrole in manuele scherpstellingsmodus
De Alpha 77 en de Alpha 65 brengen ook vernieuwingen op het gebied van de Quick AF Full HD Movie-opnamefunctie, bekend van eerdere Sony-camera’s met de Translucent Mirror-technologie. Dankzij fasedetectie wordt een accurate scherpstelling behouden terwijl portretonderwerpen op video zijn vast te leggen, zelfs wanneer ze bewegen.

Een andere primeur voor de APS-C-camera’s is het feit dat Full HD-video voortaan wordt ondersteund bij framesnelheden van 50p (progressief) door de recente verbeteringen van het AVCHD (versie 2.0)-formaat. Opnemen in 25p is ook mogelijk voor uitstekend videomateriaal. De creatieve video-opties zijn verder uitgebreid door toevoeging van manuele scherpstelling en P/A/S/M-belichtingsmodi die bekend zijn bij diegenen die vooral gewone foto’s maken.

Alpha 77 Translucent Mirror-technologie

Als natuurlijke opvolger van de Alpha 700 DSLR, die zich vooral richtte op de fotofans, voegt de Alpha 77 twee draaiwieltjes voor intuïtieve vingertopbediening toe en een afzonderlijk bovenaan gemonteerd lcd-datascherm. De duurzame behuizing bestaat uit magnesiumlegering voor stevigheid en lichtheid. De belangrijkste knoppen zijn beschermd tegen stof en vocht, gelijkaardige beschermingsniveaus worden geboden op het nieuwe SAL1650 objectief, de VG-C77AM verticale greep voor de Alpha 77 en de HVL-F43AM flitser.

Robuust en GPS

Om het robuuste karakter van de camera te benadrukken is de nieuwe sluitereenheid getest op 150.000 cycli die een uiterst snelle minimale sluitertijd van 1/8000 ondersteunt (1/250 sec flitsersync). Dankzij de ingebouwde gps worden foto’s en videoclips indien gewenst automatisch voorzien van locatiegegevens.

DT 16-50 mm F2.8 SSM zoomobjectief

Het steeds groter wordende aanbod aan compatibele A-Mount objectieven voor de beide camera’s omvat de geruisloze, heldere standaardzoom DT 16-50 mm F2.8 SSM met een groothoekbereik van 16 mm. Dit objectief is ideaal voor dagelijkse en portretopnames.

Het krachtige objectief heeft een stof- en vochtbestendig design en biedt een zoombereik van ongeveer 3x het bereik bij een constant maximaal diafragma van F2.8. De optische prestaties worden verzekerd door twee asferische elementen en drie ED-glaselementen die de afwijking op alle brandpuntsafstanden minimaliseert. Een interne SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor)-drive zorgt voor een snelle en geruisloze automatische scherpstelling.

De optioneel beschikbare stof- en vochtbestendige verticale greep VG-C77AM verzekert een comfortabele bediening bij verticale opnameposities. De camera kan tot twee NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM-batterijen bevatten, waardoor de opnamecapaciteit verdubbelt tot bijna 1060 opnames (via lcd-scherm)/940 opnames (via Tru-Finder) wanneer een Memory Stick PRO Duo wordt gebruikt.

De compacte, maar veelzijdige HVL-F43AM externe flitser is geoptimaliseerd voor goede prestaties met alle camera’s met A-Mount zoals een krachtig vermogen bij richtgetal GN43, aanpassing van de Quick Shift Bounce, draadloze controle van de verhouding en een stof-/vochtbestendig design. Dit wordt aangevuld met andere nieuwe systeemaccessoires voor A-Mount waaronder een rugzak, zachte draagtassen, lcd-bescherming en zoekerkappen.

Sony SLT-A77 en SLT-A65 prijs en beschikbaarheid

• De winkeladviesprijs van de SLT-A77V (body) is 1.300,- euro
• De winkeladviesprijs van de SLT-A77VK (body + 18-55mm) is 1.400,- euro
• De winkeladviesprijs van de SLT-A77VQ (body +16-50mm) is 1.900,- euro
• De winkeladviesprijs van de VG-C77AM (verticale greep) is 300,- euro

• De winkeladviesprijs van de SLT-A65V (body) is 900,- euro
• De winkeladviesprijs van de SLT-A65VK (body + 18-55mm) is 1.000,- euro
• De winkeladviesprijs van de SLT-A65VY (body + 18-55 + 55-200mm) is 1.200,- euro

Alle producten zijn beschikbaar vanaf oktober 2011

Bron Sony

 A77 pictures

Sony’s A77 and A65 spied in leaked image, announcement to follow?

First shown nearly a year ago, what appears to be a leaked official photo might finally mean the forever teased A77 is finally on the horizon. If you’ll recall, the high-end Alpha was sporting a svelte see-through body, and the only tidbits the Japanese firm would confirm were the 2011 ship date and that all forthcoming Alpha’s would have translucent mirrors — you know, the spiffy kind that enables DSLRs to focus while shooting video. Opportunely, the above pictured image also came with a bevy of specs, which we’ll have to assume apply to the pricier A77: a 24 megapixel sensor, 11 point AF, 10 frame per second burst and an ISO of 102,400. Also on the docket is USB 3.0, and a ship date of October. Whether or not the August announcement pans out remains to be seen, but you’ll certainly know when we do.

 

Ik heb uit redelijk betrouwbare bron gehoord, dat er een oled super viewfinder in de A77 translucent  komt vele malen beter dan de A55.

Ook kan ik melden dat er waarschijnlijk geen nieuwe toestellen uitgebracht worden zonder electroniche fieuwfinder.Ondanks de rampen in Japan zullen de  nieuwe toestellen op tijd verschijnen.De A77 word in september => Oktober verwacht, maar het wachten zal zeker beloont worden.Dit jaar zal er zeker geen nieuwe full frame translucent camera uitgebracht worden.

Hier twee berichten van twee verschillende test fotografen.

1) “I am the photographer that reported earlier about the A77/A800 and I’d like to say that paired with the Zeiss lenses the images are very sharp, the 24MP res is good for big closeups, although I can’t reveal anything about the ISO noise. The focusing system is quite fast and accurate.”

2) The second photographer said that resolution is amazing and they measured an 60% improvement over the Sony A55. The A77 is the best APS-C camera he ever tested. And the electronic viewfinder is also a huge step forward compared to the one used for the Sony A55. He said that you hardly will miss the optical viewfinder.

Goed nog even wachten tot dat het paradepaardje van Sony uitkomt, maar dan wel met een 24 megapixel censor op apc formaat.

That waiting for the A77 is killing you and me! The very latest not so useful info I did receive was that Sony is now approving the REAL final name of the upcoming pro APS-C model. Since months we named the camera A77 but there could be still a surprise and Sony could name it differently (what about Sony A800?). On eBay there are already many stores placing there bet on the final name:

We get 9 results when we search for the A77 (Click here to see the search list) and we get 48 items when we search for the A800 (Click here).

The A800 name clearly reminds us that it is the Sony A700 successor. The A77 would  focus the attention on the translucent technology reminding us that this is the top model of the current A33 and A55 cameras.

So what kind of name would you chose?

(SR5) Sony A77 coming mid 2011 and with a completely new 24 Megapixel sensor!

Finally I can share you some info about the future Sony A77 which came from our very trusted sources! I remind you that this is a rumor and not an official info from Sony. The rumor is rated with “SR5” (SonyRumor) because I do believe there is an 80-99% chance the info we post here are correct! A second reminder: My native language is not english…a preventive “sorry” for all errors 

The rumor:

According to my sources Sony has chosen to use a completely new sensor for the upcoming professional SLT (Translucent) camera. The sensor will have 24 Megapixels but don’t worry, I have been told the noise performance of the sensor is equal if not better than current 14-16 Megapixels Sony sensors used for the NEX and A33/A55 cameras. It will feature the highest resolution APS-C camera on market (The Canon 7D is on top with the 18 Megapixel sensor). The Sony A77 will be released by mid 2011 because Sony needed time to develop an almost perfect camera. There will be many innovations (Paul Genge of Sony UK said that “this camera will include such high specification features that current A700 owners will be amazed“). It will have an improved BIONZ processor (based on the current A33/A55 processor), micro af adjustment and record 1080/30p, 720p60 and 720p30 (But we can’t exclude last minute improvements like 1080p24). I also do know that Sony original plan was to release the A750 with Optical Viewfinder but I don’t know yet if Sony will indeed bring that prototype to the market (let’s say there is a 50% chance).

And those are the other rumors about the A77 we posted few weeks ago:

The A77 has a bigger and robust body compared to current SLT cameras. With the new battery you can take around 1.000 pictures. It will take CF+SD+MS cards, of which you can use two at the same time. The A77 will not have a flip-up mode to allow shooting without this extra sheet of glass in place.

SR3: The most important (unconfirmed) rumor has to do with the Electronic Viewfinder. We are yet not sure what kind of innovations it will bring. There were rumors (and also a Sony patent) about some kind of hybrid viewfinder ( a là Fuji X100 (Click here to see that camera on Amazon)?). But that’s speculation for now. We hope to get “SR5″ info soon about that. “Yesterday Sony explained the new system that will be used for the incoming a77. Practically the are using two semi-transparent mirrors and a high-resolution EVF to reinforced the live image. They are using a reflexive technology design called 70/30, between each semi-transparent mirrors. The final image in the viewfinder will have 30% of original image and 70% of electronic reinforced image through the new EVF.”

If you want to share rumors (anonymously) contact me (Andrea) using the contact form on the right sidebar or use a fake email account and write us at sonyalpahrumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

If you want to help us click here: How to support SonyAlphaRumors.. Thanks again!

Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):

SR1=probably fake rumor

SR2=rumor from unkown sources

SR3=50% chance it is correct

SR4=rumor from known sources

SR5=almost certainly correct!

Sony Alpha A77 Blueprint has been exposured, from which you can see many camera details and design features. And, according to rumours from the Internet, Sony Alpha A77 will be released in the near future. We can see Sony Alpha A77 is a hot camera which is paid a lot of attention by people. In any case, what we needed is to wait and see more information of it.

It believes that people who like Sony must be addicted with the Alpha A33 and Alpha A55 – two best digital cameras. Alpha A33 is one of the best valueable DSLRs in terms of camera performance, so it is the hot models. Since the release of the previous two machines, it has been rumored that more high-end models will be introduced, that is, Alpha A77. Here is the Alpha A77′s blueprint, certainly, it just is the rumour.

When we look close at this blueprint, we can see some obvious features. A77 has the top double-dial and LCD, which can improve handling. But it can be found in the rear lower right side that there is no five-dimensional function keys appear, the mode dial and LCD can not be found, and independent buttons have changed much. Generally speakig, this interface diagram of A77 is quite different from the current model, and it looks like a kind of quasi-professional cameras.

Sony has released the latest detailed Sony A77 Specs, and is it another rumor about Sony A77? Is it a trick from Sony? Let’s have a look at the most comprehensive specifications that quite close to accurate parameters in the Internet.

Sony A77 will be installed with 24MP sensor, APS-C high resolution CMOS, BIONZ image processing engine, video recording such as 1080p @ 30FPS, 720p @ 60FPS and 30FPS, semi-transparent mirror body, 1000 images capacity of battery, CF, SD and MS storage interfaces. The most innovative design is the viewfinder which is possible a hybrid combining of optical and electronic. Just like the following figure:

What we can do is just waiting now. We hope it be true as the customer expecting.

So here we are back at SAR! Christmas party is over and I hope you had a nice time with your family!

Ther first after-xmas news is coming via Cameralabs which tested the Sony A580. As you know the Sony A580 shares the same Sony 16 Megapixel sensor featured inside the Nikon D7000 (although Nikon says they designed the sensor). Camerlabs made a very accurate comparison: “The Nikon D7000 metered a slightly longer exposure by default, so we applied -0.3EV of compensation to match the exposure of the Sony. So the D7000 sequence below also starts at 100 ISO with a exposure of 1 second at f8“. The Nikon has a slightly advantage at 12.800 ISO but “despite a minor advantage to the Nikon at the very highest sensitivities, we’d rank the Sony A580 and Nikon D7000 pretty much neck-in-neck here”

Now let’s compare the price:

$1,199.95 for the D7000 and $799.99 for the A580.

Although there are some differences between the two cameras (ergonomics, handling and so on) to me the Sony A580 looks like a real winner. The future A77 (and A750?) will play in the same Nikon D7000 price league and probably easily bit the High-ISO performance of the Nikon. So please Sony, release the A77 as soon as possible 

Asian rumor writers are quite active in those days! As you know we from SonyAlphaRumors don’t expect Sony to announce any new professional camera at Photokina. But those asian sources do claim to know specs and details about the Sony A900 and Sony A700 successors. As usual, take it with a grain of salt!!! I am almost certain they are purely invented! The only true news is that Sony UK discontinued both fullframe models…

Sony A9xx

34.6 mp

100% pentaprism

51 AF point

center new double cross f2.8

8 cross

18 hidden assist point AF

ISO 100-25600，extend 50-51200

Sony Axxx

18mp

19 point AF

center double cross f2.8

10fps

new Bionz，unknown number

ISO 100-25600，extend 50-51200

3.5′ Bravia class LCD

Sony A750

18MP CMOS

New BIONZ processor (perhaps twice, but is unlikely)

19 points of focus, central cross

Between 10fps and 12fps

ISO 100-25600 (expandable to 50-51200)

Full HD Video 1080i

Folding LCD 1.44K

HDR, 3D Panorama

Metal body

Date of announcement: September 12

More about the FF sensor development and Nikon partnership…

As you remember we received an email from one of our sources about the future Sony Fullframe and Nikon partnership strategy. That email created a lot of heavy discussions. The source contacted me again and sent me following text to publish. Feel free to express your opinion, he is reading your comments!

“It is a total BS that Sony will quit FF sensor business. Sony is gearing up for major push into pro photography because they can make the best video-still convergence cameras including for newsmen. That is why their main DSLR lens push is into FF. Sony does not need Nikon. Nikon needs Sony. Even if Nikon would get their sensors elsewhere, Sony has no problem making FF sensors for themselves only. No one has as much experience as Sony in sensor design and no matter hown much Canon tries, they can’t compare to Sony. Sony is only now getting heavily into DSLR sensor business. Don’t believe the posts that Nikon can make the same quality sensors as Sony. The imaging chipset comes with image processing, including HD video. Nikon can work with another company that would design the chipset for them, with Nikon input, but it would be crazy to try to do that when Sony is getting heavily into the same kind of business and Nikon knows that they would not be able to compete on the same level, even with sensor design outsourcing.”

I know that this text sounds like it was written by a “SonyFanboy” (He says: “Canon can’t compare to Sony”). Fact is that he gave me correct “rumors” in the past. The question now is if after the very good and expensive Nikon D3X ($7,399.95 on Amazon!) and the cheap but still good Sony A850 Nikon and Sony will release a new Fulflrame came

Wat is nu een Exmore sensor

lees het hier onder staand verhaal, via de Nikon club kwam ik hier achter deze sensor maakt Sony ook voor de D300.

Sony’s latest TX1 and WX1 compacts are the first to make use of the back-illuminated CMOS technology that the company has developed. Initially announced in June 2008 the technology, dubbed Exmor R, essentially involves exposing what would be the underside of a conventional CMOS chip, meaning that the light doesn’t first have to travel past the chip’s electronic circuitry to reach its light-sensitive region. The result is a chip with a greater light-sensitive area that the company says is more than twice as sensitive as conventional CMOS sensors.

Original press release (June 11 2008):

Sony develops back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, realizing high picture quality, nearly twofold sensitivity*1 and low noise

Signal-to-noise ratio improvement of +8dB, for use in

consumer digital video camcorders and digital still cameras

Tokyo, Japan – Sony Corporation today announced the development of a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor (pixel size: 1.75µm square pixels, five effective mega pixels, 60 frames/s) with significantly enhanced imaging characteristics, including nearly twofold sensitivity*1 and low noise. This improved performance has been achieved by illuminating the backside of the silicon substrate, in contrast to conventional CMOS image sensors based on front-illumination technology.

The newly developed CMOS image sensor achieves a signal-to-noise ratio of +8dB(+6dB sensitivity, -2dB noise) in comparison to existing Sony CMOS image sensors of the same pixel size. Sony will apply this back-illuminated CMOS technology in consumer digital video camcorders and digital still cameras to deliver an even higher quality image experience.

Conventionally, consumer digital video camcorders and digital still cameras have been required to combine high resolution capable of capturing every detail of the subject matter, and miniaturization oriented to portability. In order to meet these needs, image sensor development has focused on miniaturizing pixel size, while maintaining imaging characteristics. However, in addition to these ongoing requirements, in recent years demand for improved levels of minimum subject illuminance and rapid image capture has also increased. This has led to the requirement of image sensors with improved signal-to-noise ratio and other features capable of realizing improved overall picture quality.

Sony has retained the advantages of CMOS image sensors such as low power consumption and high-speed operation, while radically realigning their fundamental pixel structure from front-illumination to back-illumination to successfully develop a prototype, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor (pixel size: 1.75µm square pixels, five effective mega pixels, 60 frames/s) with improved sensitivity and noise reduction – the key factors to enhancing image quality.

With a conventional front-illumination structure, the metal wiring and transistors on the surface of the silicon substrate that form the sensor’s light-sensitive area (photo-diode) impede photon gathering carried out by the on-chip lens, and this has also been an important issue in the miniaturization of pixels and widening optical angle response.

A back-illuminated structure minimizes the degradation of sensitivity to optical angle response, while also increasing the amount of light that enters each pixel due to the lack of obstacles such as metal wiring and transistors that have been moved to the reverse of the silicon substrate.

However, compared to conventional front-illuminated structures, back-illuminated structures commonly causes problems such as noise, dark current, defective pixels and color mixture that lead to image degradation and also cause a decrease in the signal-to-noise ratio.

To overcome this Sony has newly developed a unique photo-diode structure and on-chip lens optimized for back-illuminated structures, that achieves a higher sensitivity of +6dB and a lower random noise of -2dB without light by reducing noise, dark current and defect pixels compared to the conventional front-illuminated structure. Additionally, Sony’s advanced technologies such as high-precision alignment have addressed any color mixture problems.

Sony has continued to advance the speed and picture quality of its CMOS image sensors, such as “Exmor”, with its unique “Column-Parallel A/D Conversion Technique” and dual noise reduction, in addition to the imaging expertise it has accumulated throughout its history of CCD development. With the development of this new back-illuminated structure, Sony has realized a CMOS image sensor with even higher sensitivity and lower noise. Furthermore, the back-illuminated structure also expands device potential in areas such as speed and dynamic range by enabling multiple metal wiring layers and greater flexibility in the transistor structure. Going forward, Sony will continue its development of image sensors that combine ease-of-use, advanced image quality and cutting-edge pixel miniaturization.

Met deze pagina wil ik u op de hoogte houden van de geruchten over de nieuwe camera’s van Sony.

Word dit de nieuwe Alpha 750 hier een foto genomen op de Xitek met een nieuwe lens van Carl Zies 16-80 mm

(SR4) Sony A77 worden aangekondigd in januari 2011

Van onze belangrijkste bron hebben wij de bevestigin dat er geen aankondiging van de A77 op Photokina komt. Misschien toont Sony een prototype van A77. In de verwachting ligt dat de A77 is in januari / februari 2011 in de verkoop gaat. Deze bron verteld me ook dat Sony nog even tijd nodig heeft om de impact van de nieuwe technologie op de markt te verkennen. Ze wachten nog even alle reactie’s af van de professionele pers.

Het volgende model van de Sony A700 heeft nu de naam A77 , we weten niet of dit de definitieve naam zal worden. De sensor is ook nieuw (het prototype heeft een 18Megapixels sensor).

Een van mijn bronnen vertelde me dat Sony ook een A7xx met optische zoeker heeft. Hij weet niet of dit model zal worden vrijgegeven.

Hier ook de nieuwe 500 mm f4 lens, wanneer zou hij komen.

Hier de nieuwe video techniek met de Alpha 55

De Alpha-camera’s met verwisselbare objectieven van Sony wordt uitgebreid met de nieuwe, compacte en ultragevoelige Alpha 55 en Alpha 33.

De allereerste digitale camera’s van Sony die gebruikmaken van Translucent Mirror Technology, zijn uitgerust met een innovatief optisch systeem dat indrukwekkende nieuwe opnamemogelijkheden biedt. In tegenstelling tot de conventionele DSLR-camera’s wordt bij de Translucent Mirror Technology gebruikgemaakt van een vaste, doorzichtige spiegel die het optische pad tussen de hoofdbeeldsensor en een afzonderlijke autofocussensor met fasedetectie ‘opsplitst’.

De directe weergave van voorbeelden van beelden met een hoge resolutie en de snelle, accurate autofocus met fasedetectie zijn dus te allen tijde beschikbaar, via het lcd-scherm van 7,5 cm met aanpasbare hoek of via de precisie-Tru-Finder (elektronische zoeker). Zo wordt ervoor gezorgd dat je zelfs bewegende onderwerpen altijd scherp in beeld kunt houden, of je nu Full HD-video of stilstaande beelden opneemt.

Dankzij de revolutionaire Translucent Mirror Technology is met de Alpha 55 opnamen met hoge snelheden tot 10 fps (Alpha 33: 7 fps) te maken in de AE-modus Continue prioriteit. Dit zijn de snelste prestaties ter wereld op het gebied van AF-continu-opnamen voor camera’s met een verwisselbaar objectief en een APS-C-sensor.

Het nieuwe 15-punts autofocussysteem met fasedetectie garandeert een snelle, accurate AF-tracking waarmee zelfs bewegende onderwerpen haarscherp in beeld zijn te houden tijdens continu-opnamen. Hierdoor kan zijn met de Alpha 55 en de Alpha 33 handelingen vast te leggen die maar een fractie van een seconde duren, bijvoorbeeld korte gezichtsuitdrukkingen van portretonderwerpen.

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