Yamaha has introduced the BD-A1000, a “universal Blu-ray player” that pairs an optical drive with streaming capabilities. The device allows users to play Blu-ray discs, DVDs, SACDs, DVD Audio discs. It also supports the streaming of Netflix, YouTube and Blockbuster. Dual USB ports can also be used to attach an external hard drive or thumb […]
Panasonic today provided the first soliddetails for the first Micro Four Thirds camcorder. Called the AF105 in Japan, the previously revealed as the AF100 is due to reach its home country in December for the equivalent of $9,974 for the body only version. The choice of Micro Four Thirds for the camera mount keeps extra […]
Sony has announced three new S-Frame digital photo frames (models DPF-XR100, DPF-VR100 and DPF-D830) that are designed to let consumers keep their favorite memories close with innovative, high-quality features, including video playback and battery operated capabilities. The DPF-XR100 and DPF-VR100 models offer AVCHD video playback capabilities, allowing consumers to view detailed, realistic video with vivid […]
Sony has introduced two new alpha cameras (models SLT-A55V and SLT-A33) that adopt Sony’s newly-developed Translucent Mirror Technology. Translucent Mirror Technology was developed to provide performance previously unattainable with traditional DSLR technology. Using the new technology, the a55 and a33 models can continuously and quickly focus (with TTL phase-detection) while shooting stills and recording video-”even […]
Panasonic has launched many new Lumix cameras, leading off with two new models friendly to low-light shooting. LX5 The LX5 updates one of Panasonic’s favorites with better image quality, starting with a new sensor: it still shoots at 10 megapixels but can reach a sensitivity of ISO 12,800, or enough to shoot in as […]
Panasonic launches today two long-zoom cameras. The Lumix FZ100 and FZ40 both shoot 14.1-megapixel images at 24X (25-600mm) distances. The two are pitched as “hybrids” and record video in AVCHD/H.264 with a dedicated control and a wind noise reduction option. The FZ40 is the entry level and uses a conventional CCD sensor, captures video no higher […]
Sony today announced the innovative NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder. The new NEX-VG10 is the world’s first consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses and the first Handycam camcorder to feature an extra-large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. The NEX-VG10 can capture full 1920×1080 high definition video in AVCHD format with rates up to 24Mbps. It […]
Sony keeps up its push to bring 3D to the home. Sony today unveiled two new Cyber-shot digital still cameras that are the world’s smallest 3D cameras, capturing 3D images with a single lens system using a sweeping motion. Both models offer a 3D Sweep Panorama feature, which lets you take panoramic pictures in one […]
JVC has announced the availability of a new entry-level Blu-ray player. The new JVC XV-BP11 is a truly versatile high definition player, offering playback of high definition Blu-ray discs, plus playback of the AVCHD format, the high definition format widely used for HD camcorders, including the JVC HD Everio line. JVC XV-BP11 Features Playable Discs: […]
Today fast memory is becoming a must; more video cameras are supporting the higher quality levels AVCHD HD video recording format and still camera shutter speeds and capture sizes are getting faster and higher. To address these needs SanDisk has released a new 32GB, Class 10 SDHC card. The read/write performance of the new […]
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