Last month a report from often reliable sources claimed that Sony was readying a new Carl Zeiss camera lens with a 20.2 MP sensor that would attach onto a smartphone and connect over WiFi or NFC. Today, SonyAlphaRumors is back with more details on the new products and this time has high-quality images of the upcoming “Lens-camera” accessory with what appear to be leaked press shots.
The report claims that Sony will be launching two models “soon”, one with a RX100MII sensor and Zeiss lens, and another that features a “10xzoom lens with 1/2,3 inch 18 megapixel CMOS sensor” (pictured in the image with the f/3,3-5.9 lens). It also says the camera lens will be available for both Android and iOS devices.
In it’s previous report, the site claimed that you’ll be able to mount the lens on a smartphone, but also use it separately, and that Sony would be making a companion app available to power the experience. The Sony camera that includes the same RX100MII sensor and Zeiss lens sells for around $750, so this accessory might be priced higher than many of the other camera lens attachments on the market. The report didn’t provide any details on pricing, however.
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