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Sony's Advanced Amateur DSLR called the Alpha a700?
Anyone who's the least bit into digital photography knows that Sony is coming out with two new DSLRs -- the Flagship and Advanced Amateur models -- sometime in the future, but other than a few in the wild shots and rumored specs, we still don't know much about the mysterious duo. Info is slowing coming to light, however, with several of Sony's foreign sites now showing a flash video that clearly depicts the Advanced Amateur model branded as the a700 -- which would follow the original a100 and perhaps signal an a900 branding for the Flagship. Seems like we're getting close to an actual announcement here, so we'll keep you posted.[Via Photography Blog]
Sony's Advanced Amateur Alpha DSLR in the wild?
We didn't think Sony's Advanced Amateur Alpha was in any shape to show around town, but this pic of what's supposedly just that camera was shot at last week's Nikon D3 and D300 launch event. You know, if we were Sony and trying to psych out Nikon, we might also consider seeding our pre-release DSLR to press attending the launch of the competitor's newest high end product. Just a thought.[Thanks Douglas, image by sscslee]
Sony's 'Flagship' and 'Advanced Amateur' Alpha DSLRs nearly here?
If you can think back to March for a second (we know, it's a stretch), you may recall Sony's two mysterious Alpha DSLRs posing inside a restrictive glass container. The codenamed "Flagship" and "Advanced Amateur" models have since made their way onto Sony's official website, hinting that these two may be hitting shelves sooner rather than later. Of course, Sony isn't the only big gun with potential DSLR plans swirling in the backroom, so don't be surprised if these two happen to coincide with rival launches that are supposedly forthcoming. Unfortunately, details beyond face value are still unknown, but feel free to leap on through to take a peek at the Advanced Amateur Alpha on its best behavior.[Via AkihabaraNews]
