The NEX-3/NEX-5 will get a firmware update, v.03, in the middle of October 2010, to enable;
– setting aperture when starting video recording (but you cannot change it while recording)
– autofocus with SAM and SSM A-mount lenses using the Sony LA-EA1 A-to-E lens adapter
– customizable keys (apparently, the center button and the bottom button, with at least being able to change Auto HDR, ISO, White Balance.)
I’ve enhanced this screengrab from Engadget so you can see it clearly.
The NEX-VG10 will get a firmware update as well in the middle of November 2010. Both the camera and lens adapter need to be updated.
Image taken and brightened from DPReview’s Photokina 2010 pictures.
Of course, I am also looking forward to the new tiny flash, with bounce mode! There are also a variety of new colors that the NEX cameras may come in. Go Pentax! Er, I mean, Sony…
There will also be new lenses!
I’ve enhanced this screengrab from Engadget so you can see it clearly.
This is the 2011 Sony E-mount lineup.
Telephoto Zoom – knowing Sony it sounds like a classic 55-200mm F4-5.6.
Portrait – again, I don’t think they’d be very creative with this – a 50mm F1.4 probably. The F1.8 would have a much more recessed, smaller front glass.
Macro – sounds and like a 30mm F2.8 Macro.
Carl Zeiss Wide-Angle Fixed Focal Length – wide-angle can be anywhere from 11mm to 24mm but I’d guess 24mm F2.0 to avoid overlap with the 16mm F2.8.
I’ve enhanced this screengrab from Engadget so you can see it clearly.
This is the 2012 Sony E-mount lineup.
High Performance Standard Zoom (G) – they didn’t mention large aperture so it could be a F3.5-4.5 or F4.0 zoom. I’d be hoping for a 16-105mm F3.5-4.5!
Middle Telephoto – they didn’t call it a zoom, and 85mm or 90mm is right in the middle. 85mm F2.8, I’d guess.
Wide Angle Zoom – no large aperture, I’d guess 11-18mm F4.5-5.6. I like the size though!
I’ve also enhanced this screengrab from Engadget. Shown is a new flash, using the same fantastic swivel action as the Sony HVL-F58AM, but you can tell it is different from the front light. Also seen is the A700 replacement, which is stated to be using translucent mirror technology, like the A33 and A55.
Which kinda makes it an A77.
It has what looks like the classic VG-C70AM, which is good news, as it would probably support the NP-FM500H battery. Otherwise, the mock looks the same.
Also seen is a new lens – from patents announced, it could be a Carl Zeiss 16-80mm F2.8-3.5 DT SAM. (It is SAM, not SSM, from the cheapo AF/MF switch.) We can only hope!
Image taken and brightened from DPReview’s Photokina 2010 pictures.
This is the Sony 500mm F4G SSM. It really just transforms into classic Megatron.