So SAR is back about the new NEX-7. He is calling it a NEX-7n whatever that implies
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-new- ... el-sensor/
So he is now upgrading his prediction to SR5 from SR4 originally.
Sony just announced the new A58, NEX-3n and the three A-mount lenses but as I told you you will only have to wait one month to see some more exiting new stuff! According to multiple sources (and by the way…Thank you all!) there will be a new announcement in early April. And that time we are certainly going to see the new “Sony NEX-7n“. The shape of the camera will not be that different from the current NEX-7. But I have been told Sony worked a lot to address and improve many if the limits of the current NEX-7 model. First of all it will have a new 24 Megapixel sensor with phase detection pixels on sensor. I repeat, it’s a new sensor and not the same of the current NEX-7. One source told me the new sensor delivers 1/3 of a stop better quality.
Also the internal electornic circuitry has been completely redesigned and I have been told there will be no more over heating issues (Hurray!). And one source just told me the EVF is amazing! I am currently contacting the trusted sources to confirm the specs I got about the camera. I will post them as soon as they confirm them.
Better ISO performance and focus speed from new 24Mp sensor and no video heating. Sure the new shoe will be on as well and a new EVF. Maybe even Barry Fitzgerald might be impressed by the new EVF (or maybe not).
So the new NEX-7n will have PDAF even although (per David Kilpatrick) it should not have
The model numbers given by Nippon Camera are different from those rumoured on the web. 7n would indicate no PDAF on sensor, no touch screen where 7R would indicate both. Either way, a new 7 will have the new Multi Function Accessory shoe. F3R indicates built-in flash, PDAF and touch-screen.
It just shows you that Sony are "all over the place" with their terminology. A shame for InTheSky that this release is too late for him as he has now invested money and effort into the A99.