Looking at the model numbers alone, it is telling me that it's more likely we get LV models (2 suggests sensor differences), aka A350 type of camera, I think even sony knows the low end LV cameras have viewfinders that simply won't cut the mustard at a higher mid range body. Maybe we will get improved VF's on these ones. However, the concern is we get 2 better featured LV models, with a more consumer slant..than genuine stuff that mid level users want. Aka micro AF adjust..MLU, most of the features of the A700. I could live with a LV with a decent pentamirror, "if" the lcd is designed properly, and it does not inhibit use of the OVF (as the 350 does IMO), and it has a good feature set aka mini A700.
If not, then I won't be looking at these models either. And I sure hope Sony keep the better battery for these ones, and I would prefer CF (but this isn't a major issue) But too early to say on this now, frankly I don't care for the LV designs presented so far, I simply want a more traditional SLR type camera, and I think Sony is moving away from users such as myself.
Worst case scenario is 5 models on the market that won't fit what I want, and a new A700 at some point in the future that is priced at a point higher than I would be willing to pay for. Might be an idea to get an A700 at some point shortly..else I could be left in the cold! Saying that, if Sony don't have a more trad mid level non LV model for users, that might leave yet another gap. But I am grasping here, it's too soon to say. Other options include sourcing older models off ebay
Now you know why I like film..ah life was just pretty simple 
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