Sony announces new 20mp APS-C sensor SLT, 3 A Mount lenses (minor NEX update)

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http://presscentre.sony.eu/content/detail.aspx?ReleaseID=8308&NewsAreaId=2

This is the new generation of APS-C sensors from Sony that should be the ones in the new Nikon in the next few days. ; Supposedly it has an extra stop of dynamic range sensitivity.

The new A58 has a new OLED VF, 8fps and a new AF system.

The new lenses are a new 18-55 kit lens to go with it, a revised 70-400 G, and a Zeiss 50/1.4 autofocus.

They also updated their entry level NEX (the 3 series). ; No new sensor, but it has a power zoom lever next to the shutter like a point and shoot. ; And it comes with the 16-50 PZ lens.

The interesting news is that the rumors have started up that in a month the new NEX-7 will be announced along with at least the Zeiss e-mount zoom, with availability in May.
 
Hey Roger, Nikon isn't using Sony for their 20mp sensor. They went with a Toshiba sensor. I think thats why Sony just popped out a 20 mp sensor to compete. The Toshiba sensor is in the new D5200.

(Ed. note... ; the D5200 is now available from this link)
 
Yeah I just saw the leaked Nikon press release about the D7100. It is using the same 24mp sensor.
 
Now is that the Sony 24mp sensor of the A77/Nex 7? Why did they go with Toshiba on the D5200 20mp sensor.

When I had the Nex 7 and Nex 6 together, I liked the 6 better for the higher ISOs. I also had a hard time seeing the difference between the 2 in resolution.
 
Also I think Nikon is unhappy that Sony shared the sensor with Pentax before and Pentax was able to get more from it. We'll have to see what the new NEX 7 brings
 
Hey Roger, right before my Mardi Gras WDW trip I sold the D600 I had and bought the Pentax K-5II. I was tired of the dust all over the sensor on the D600. I was cleaning it over and over. Nikon's quality control is terrible on the D600. Besides the dust my D600 would lock up whenever I would review pics on the lcd. I would have to push the shutter button to free it up.

Anyway, I've owned the 16mp sensor in the D5100, Nex 5n and Nex 6. I can say that Pentax does work wonders with the sensor. I can't tell the difference between my D600 shots and the K-5II. If Pentax comes out with a FF it would be the best out there in terms of sensor performance.

You notice that Nikon is missing the AA filter on the D7100. Is that because Pentax built the K-5IIs.
 
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