A230, A330, A380, new lenses and a new flash on 18th May!!!

[bruce lee]

Found this from the Dyxum forum

Local Russian Sony web site:
http://www.sony.ru/hub/dslr/block/2/subblock/1

Russia's Sony Site Translated in this link

3 new camera's
a230 - smallest DSLR with SSS inside
a330 - a230 + Quick AF Live View + "rotating" screen
a380 - a330 + 14Mpx

No new
- DSLR on CMOS,
- no new AF module,
- no video.

New
+ graphic user friendly screen,
+ in camera help
+ Smart Teleconverter ( 1.4x, 2x digital zoom) in LV

On camera AF|MF switch present => seems motor in camera.

 

[Flyingpig]

buy buy buy...:devil::bsmilie:

 

[achewlim]

huh??no replacement for a700??how could it be??

 

[bruce lee]

The Russian Sony website has taken down the page on the "Next generation" dslrs.

 

[Ouverture]

Found this from the Dyxum forum

Local Russian Sony web site:
http://www.sony.ru/hub/dslr/block/2/subblock/1

Russia's Sony Site Translated in this link

If the specs is really based on this, means there is no change except for new cosmetic looks, which means not worth upgrading...:think:

Was hoping the main change can be CMOS sensor, VGA screen and Video...

 

[afipuffy]

Then upgrading to A700 or A900 will do. Or own another system. So can have two system. ;p

 

[T.A.]

The new interface looks interesting but I still want a dial as well.:sticktong

With the processing power of today's cam maybe they could provide a DOF
scale or something right into the menu/display!:light: They could also show the distance
scale right in the screen too, just so much could be done. :thumbsup:

 

[Ouverture]

The Russian Sony website has taken down the page on the "Next generation" dslrs.

For brothers who have missed out the russian website, here's another from photoclub alpha.

http://www.photoclubalpha.com/2009/05/08/new-alphas-have-hdmi-output/

 

[Ouverture]

The new interface looks interesting but I still want a dial as well.:sticktong

With the processing power of today's cam maybe they could provide a DOF
scale or something right into the menu/display!:light: They could also show the distance
scale right in the screen too, just so much could be done. :thumbsup:

Yes, Sony has been one of the most innovative in terms of design and feature set.

Although it seems that CCD sensor is the same, I hope they can improve their high ISO noise and probably bigger OVF...

 

[navlem]

The new GUI looks very intuitive and userfriendly alright!

Makes me wanna get one too

 

[doomslayerz]

no hints of a A700 replacement though~... :sweat:
and these 3 new ones don't seem to have video, which many assumed they would add in. only diff looks to be the lcd screen. all are ccd sensors still~
no point for current A2xx 3xx owners to even consider changing

nice new small external flash too~ :lovegrin:

 

[Ouverture]

no hints of a A700 replacement though~... :sweat:
and these 3 new ones don't seem to have video, which many assumed they would add in. only diff looks to be the lcd screen. all are ccd sensors still~
no point for current A2xx 3xx owners to even consider changing

nice new small external flash too~ :lovegrin:

If they can improve on the high noise level, why not?

 

[T.A.]

Does it look like the hand grip sensor is coming back? :vhappy:
Could it be done through pressure sensors or short ranged IR modules this time round
instead of the metal contacts we used to have?

It looks as if there's less dedicated buttons, I'll be watching out for the A700's replacement.
Love the film 7/ KM 7D function layout but Sony's approach seems different.
Don't want to go deep into the menu just to change a simple thing.:hung:

 

[Oberon]

Hmmm is that why the 18-70mm kit lens and 55-200mm kit lens have been made obsolete? I guess new lenses are going to replace it.

http://www.sony.com.sg/productcategory/di-digital-slr-camera-lens/view/retired

 

[doomslayerz]

Hmmm is that why the 18-70mm kit lens and 55-200mm kit lens have been made obsolete? I guess new lenses are going to replace it.

http://www.sony.com.sg/productcategory/di-digital-slr-camera-lens/view/retired

yep 18-55
and 55-200 with motor~

 

[Rashkae]

If the specs is really based on this, means there is no change except for new cosmetic looks, which means not worth upgrading...:think:

Was hoping the main change can be CMOS sensor, VGA screen and Video...

Definitely targeted NOT at upgraders, but at the first-time buyer market. Smart.

 

[Oberon]

yep 18-55
and 55-200 with motor~

18-55mm? Why 'shorten' the focal point from 70mm to 55mm?

I've been hearing from C and N users that the 18-70mm Sony kitlens are definitely more useful than theirs. Why is Sony doing this? Sighz

 

[cookie88]

Yup... Those buttons and dials are wonderful and fast for the undaunted. Loved the layout of 7D but disliked the AF speed and noise... looks like I'll be hanging on to 7D for a long while more

It looks as if there's less dedicated buttons, I'll be watching out for the A700's replacement.
Love the film 7/ KM 7D function layout but Sony's approach seems different.
Don't want to go deep into the menu just to change a simple thing.:hung:

 

[Galdor]

18-55mm? Why 'shorten' the focal point from 70mm to 55mm?

I've been hearing from C and N users that the 18-70mm Sony kitlens are definitely more useful than theirs. Why is Sony doing this? Sighz

I agree. In fact I quite like the D90's kit lens at 18-105mm. Remebered that in the old Minolta days, while everyone has standard 28-XXmm lens as a lit lens, Minolta came out with the 24-XXmm lens as a standard lens and it's a very good move i'll say. If only the 16-105mm is cheaper and made a standard kit lens. Whoa....:thumbsup:

 

[Exposure]

entry level bodies.. i guess wait for A800..