It finally happened, Sony announced their Pro Camera is coming this year. I've been waiting for this for 2+ years.

Here is a quick rundown of the specs. shown off at the 2008 PMA photographic conference in Las Vegas

• Full-Frame 24.81MP Exmor CMOS Chip
• 6.3-fps
• in-camera image stabilisation otherwise known as Super Steady Shot
• 3.5-inch LCD screen on the back with 1MP of resolution
• It will be available by the end of this year

The one Big Lack in Sony's line up will be Tilt-Shift lenses and the special Flash mount is a draw back. Once Sony gets  Tilt-Shift lenses I will have to compare the system to Nikon and Canon more closely. As of yet I'll stick to Sony for straight shooting and Canon for all special shoots needing fast ISO or Tilt-Shift lenses.

Here is the press release from Sony about the chip

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/200801/08-010E/index.html

more about the camera at dpreview

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08013109sonypma.asp