Sony's next lens camera system will let you swap lenses

[Shawn Knight]

Sony’s QX10 and QX100 lens camera systems offer its users the best of both worlds: high-quality digital images with the flexibility of a smartphone. The only problem is that they aren’t exactly cheap and they’re proprietary meaning they can’t be used with other Sony camera gear.

According to a new report from Sony Alpha Rumors, Sony is addressing the latter concern with its upcoming ILCE-QX1 accessory. Unlike the two existing solutions, the new QX1 features an interchangeable system so users can attach any of Sony’s E-Mount lenses. This eliminates the proprietary nature of the smartphone accessory so long as you are already invested in Sony’s NEX camera ecosystem.

The camera system appears to use an Exmor APC-S sensor based on the accompanying photos.

Leaked images also suggest the QX1 has some sort of built-in pop-up flash. What’s more, the images show the camera system paired with what appears to be the as-yet announced Sony Xperia Z3.

The barebones kit is expected to retail for around $400. If you want a lens with it, Sony will throw in its 16-50mm kit for an extra $200. At these prices, the lens camera system will no doubt remain a niche product but again, it’s nice to see Sony advancing the technology – especially for those already invested in Sony’s E-Mount system.

The ILCE-QX1 is expected to break cover tomorrow during Sony’s media event ahead of IFA 2014.

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[OneSpeed]

400 Bucks for a barebones adapter and grip?200 for a lens? makes no sense.

 

[oldikes]

That gets to a point where if you're already carrying around something that size, might as well carry something a little bigger a round, like an actual DSLR.

 

[Skidmarksdeluxe]

That gets to a point where if you're already carrying around something that size, might as well carry something a little bigger a round, like an actual DSLR.

At those prices they must be tripping. It would be cheaper to hire a TV crew to follow you around.

 

[tipstir]

That's SONY for yeah! Too much money, how long with the shutter last on that DLR before you have to replace it or just get a new DLR. I have there Cybershot nice camera good 16x optical zoom with long lens chamber that pops out. Although my Olympus is 15x SLR heavier uses 4x AA rechargeable batteries or standard. SONY have to get lit-on battery pack .

 

[Mark Alchem]

So we have a Sony Smartphone, a Barebone Adapter with Grip and a Lens. Is that lens a Minolta lens? If that is, then it's like we have a replacement for DSLRs? I'd rather use a DSLR than that one. Things like that won't last.

 

[Railman]

So we have a Sony Smartphone, a Barebone Adapter with Grip and a Lens. Is that lens a Minolta lens? If that is, then it's like we have a replacement for DSLRs? I'd rather use a DSLR than that one. Things like that won't last.

I have to agree. Smartphones tend to be changed between 18 and 24 months.