It's all rumors, at least for now

Damian Koh | Jun 05, 2006

The anonymity of the Web can be a real curse for sensitive information leaks as the specifications of Sony's upcoming digital SLR are being splashed all over Australian site Digital Photography Blog (DPB). We already know that the Japanese company plans to release more than 20 new lenses over the course of the year, but what we didn't know was detailed information regarding pricing, availability and features.

According to DPB, the Sony Alpha 100 (thank goodness for a pronounceable name) should come with a 10-megapixel APS-C-size CCD sensor. Other information about the Alpha include the dSLR sporting a 230k-pixel 2.5-inch LCD, in-camera Super SteadyShot system, maximum ISO 1,600 sensitivity setting and a Lithium-ion battery that can take up to 750 shots on a single charge. You can still use your CompactFlash cards (Type I/II), but funnily, this Sony will require an adapter to read the Memory Stick DUO.

As to when you can get your hands on this Alpha, the tip says it will be available throughout Europe from July with an estimated price of US$1,000.

Read all these with a pinch of salt as it's still all rumors. Meanwhile, this hardworking journo will be flying to Tokyo tonight to verify those rumors, and more. So watch this space for the official word.

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