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Olympus bring the SZ-31MR in Japan and announces the Tough TG-1

Announced earlier this year overseas, the SZ-31MR, a nice 16Mpix Shooter capable to record video in 1080/60p and featuring a nice 24x optical zoom, has finally been announced in Japan and schedule to arrive later this month at around 4[...]
Olympus bring the SZ-31MR in Japan and announces the Tough TG-1
Olympus bring the SZ-31MR in Japan and announces the Tough TG-1Olympus bring the SZ-31MR in Japan and announces the Tough TG-1Olympus bring the SZ-31MR in Japan and announces the Tough TG-1Olympus bring the SZ-31MR in Japan and announces the Tough TG-1Olympus bring the SZ-31MR in Japan and announces the Tough TG-1

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HDR-GW77V, Sony’s new waterproof Handycam

Summer is soon going to be upon us and if you are planning to take some long vacation by the beach with your loved one, it is maybe time to consider upgrading your pocket camera gear with Sony’s latest Handycam the HDR-GW77V. The HDR-G[...]
HDR-GW77V, Sony’s new waterproof Handycam
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Canon introduces a trio of new iVIS Camcorders in Japan

Canon introduced today three new iVIS Camcorders: the HF M52, HF M51 and HF R31. All three are scheduled to hit stores in Japan at the beginning of March, they come with different specifications: the High-end version, the HF M52 with 3[...]
Canon introduces a trio of new iVIS Camcorders in Japan
Canon introduces a trio of new iVIS Camcorders in JapanCanon introduces a trio of new iVIS Camcorders in JapanCanon introduces a trio of new iVIS Camcorders in JapanCanon introduces a trio of new iVIS Camcorders in JapanCanon introduces a trio of new iVIS Camcorders in Japan

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Panasonic unleash a new Lumix 3D Camera prototype and the HDC-Z10000 3D Camcorder

Panasonic decided that this year IFA 2011 will also be dedicated to 3D, well at least for them, and announced not only a new stunning twin 3D Camcorder with the HDC-Z10000, capable of shooting both 2D and 3D full-HD video, but it also [...]
Panasonic unleash a new Lumix 3D Camera prototype and the HDC-Z10000 3D Camcorder

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JVC Upgrade its 3D GS-TD1 Camera with AVCHD 2.0

JVC announced today that it will offer a free upgrade to its 3D Capable GS-TD1 Camera to AVCHD 2.0. This upgrade will allow all the advantage of AVHCD 2.0 to the GS-TD1 with the capacity to now record Full HD (1080/60p) 3D video camera[...]
JVC Upgrade its 3D GS-TD1 Camera with AVCHD 2.0

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Panasonic new Lumix FZ150 comes with 24x Optical Super Zoom and Shoot 1080p video

Way less impressive than Sony’s latest compact NEX-7 camera, and only announced in the USA, the FZ150 however comes fully loaded for the average shooter looking for most polyvalent camera possible. So what’s new here? Well first of all[...]
Panasonic new Lumix FZ150 comes with 24x Optical Super Zoom and Shoot 1080p video
Panasonic new Lumix FZ150 comes with 24x Optical Super Zoom and Shoot 1080p videoPanasonic new Lumix FZ150 comes with 24x Optical Super Zoom and Shoot 1080p video

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Sony introduces three new Cyber-shot shooters in Japan with the TX55, WX30 and W550

Just announced in Japan here you are Sony’s latest Cyber-Shot with the DSC-WX30, DSC-TX55 and DSC-W550. Both the DSC-WX30 and DSC-TX55 comes with a nice 16.20Mpix ½.3 Exmor R BSI (Back Side illuminated) CMOS sensor, with for the a 5x o[...]
Sony introduces three new Cyber-shot shooters in Japan with the TX55, WX30 and W550
Sony introduces three new Cyber-shot shooters in Japan with the TX55, WX30 and W550Sony introduces three new Cyber-shot shooters in Japan with the TX55, WX30 and W550Sony introduces three new Cyber-shot shooters in Japan with the TX55, WX30 and W550Sony introduces three new Cyber-shot shooters in Japan with the TX55, WX30 and W550Sony introduces three new Cyber-shot shooters in Japan with the TX55, WX30 and W550

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Sony introduces two new 3D, BDXL and 60p Blu-Ray recorder in Japan

Sony announced this morning two new entry level Blu-Ray Recorder with the BDZ-AT350S and BDZ-AT750W. Both models features Sony’s CREAS 4 Image engine processor for sharper HD Videos as well as featuring 500GB of internal HDD, support o[...]
Sony introduces two new 3D, BDXL and 60p Blu-Ray recorder in Japan
Sony introduces two new 3D, BDXL and 60p Blu-Ray recorder in JapanSony introduces two new 3D, BDXL and 60p Blu-Ray recorder in Japan

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Mitsubishi Electric introduces a new 22” All in One HD TV with Blu-Ray and HDD Recorder

Mitsubishi’s new REAL Engine LCD-22BLR500 is a real Japanese concentrate of technology. In this tiny 22” HD TV (1366×768) Mitsubishi Electric fitted a Digital TV Tuner, a 500GB HDD and a Blu-Ray Player/Burner with AVCREC Support. [...]
Mitsubishi Electric introduces a new 22” All in One HD TV with Blu-Ray and HDD Recorder
Mitsubishi Electric introduces a new 22” All in One HD TV with Blu-Ray and HDD Recorder

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[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder

Let me first start this review by stating that my background mostly lies in photography and that the usage I have of video cameras is limited to the Canon 5D mark 2. While it provides remarkable performance, one has to admit that it is[...]
[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder
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Finally Official, Sony announces the Alpha A35

Another rumored Camera from Sony surfaced today and this time from Sony North America Website (Nothing there in Japan), behold Sony’s new DLSR the Alpha A35 or α35 (SLT-A35)! Here as well and like the NEX-C3, the α35 is a 16Mpix (APS H[...]
Finally Official, Sony announces the Alpha A35
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SD-BD3 a simple and affordable Blu-Ray Player from Toshiba

Looking for a simple and easy to operate Blu-Ray player? Well it seems that you are in luck since Toshiba released in Japan a simple yet capable Blu-Ray Player the SD-BD3. Announced at 20,000 Yen and compatible with Dolby BR True HD, D[...]
SD-BD3 a simple and affordable Blu-Ray Player from Toshiba
SD-BD3 a simple and affordable Blu-Ray Player from ToshibaSD-BD3 a simple and affordable Blu-Ray Player from ToshibaSD-BD3 a simple and affordable Blu-Ray Player from ToshibaSD-BD3 a simple and affordable Blu-Ray Player from ToshibaSD-BD3 a simple and affordable Blu-Ray Player from Toshiba

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Toshiba announces three new “Eco” Regza DVRs in Japan

Schedule to be available in Japan around May this year, Toshiba’s new Regza DVRs come in three flavors with the 1TB RD-BZ810, the 500GB RD-BZ710 and 500GB RD-BR610. All three models comes with the same basic features with a 12Bit/148MH[...]
Toshiba announces three new “Eco” Regza DVRs in Japan
Toshiba announces three new “Eco” Regza DVRs in Japan

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LG Start shipping its LW4500 3D Cinema TVs in Korea and in Europe

LG announced today that it will start shipping its latest 3D Cinema TV with the LW4500 Series in Korea and Europe. Featuring passive 3D glasses, these TVs offer a flicker free 3D experience as well as a more comfortable viewing experie[...]
LG Start shipping its LW4500 3D Cinema TVs in Korea and in Europe
LG Start shipping its LW4500 3D Cinema TVs in Korea and in EuropeLG Start shipping its LW4500 3D Cinema TVs in Korea and in Europe

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D-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorder

There must be a Dragon Ball Z fan at Toshiba’s marketing department in order to give us such name, but rest assure this new D-BZ510 is a really capable entry level Blu-Ray recorder that comes fitted with a nice 320GB internal HDD and t[...]
D-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorder
D-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorderD-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorderD-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorderD-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorderD-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorder

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AVCCAM Importer from Panasonic will offer direct edition of AVCHD into Final Cut Pro

Well finally we will have the chance this summer to speed-up things a little when working on AVCHD on Final Cut Pro! Panasonic announced yesterday that it will release this summer AVCCAM Importer, a free QuickTime plugin that eliminate[...]
AVCCAM Importer from Panasonic will offer direct edition of AVCHD into Final Cut Pro

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Sony reveals compact Professional grade 3D Camcorder at NAB

Known as HVR-NX3D1J in Japan or HXRNX3D1U in North America is in fact underneath its “pro” look your average 3D HDR-TD10 that has been introduced for the first time at CES 2011, with all the bell and whistles to make it ready for a pro[...]
Sony reveals compact Professional grade 3D Camcorder at NAB
Sony reveals compact Professional grade 3D Camcorder at NAB

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Panasonic Introduces two new Camcorder at NAB and will even send one to Space!

NAB 2011 Just kicked-off and Panasonic is the first to announce its new toys with AG-3DP1 3D P2 HD Shoulder-Mount (Picture Above) a new 3D twin-lens P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920 x 1080 [...]
Panasonic Introduces two new Camcorder at NAB and will even send one to Space!
Panasonic Introduces two new Camcorder at NAB and will even send one to Space!Panasonic Introduces two new Camcorder at NAB and will even send one to Space!

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Sony introduces another compact Professional Grade Camcorder the HXR-NX70J

Can’t afford a 690,000 Yen Plus camera or simply need something a little bit more compact? Then you should check Sony’s new compact NXCAM the HXR-NX70J featuring a nice 6.65Mpix Exmor R CMOS Sensor. The HXR-NX70J comes with a fix G Ser[...]
Sony introduces another compact Professional Grade Camcorder the HXR-NX70J
Sony introduces another compact Professional Grade Camcorder the HXR-NX70J

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DMP-B200, Panasonic new portable Blu-Ray Player

Here you are Panasonic’s newest 8.9” portable Blu-Ray Player the DMP-B200. Set to be available in Japan in middle of March, the DMP-B200 comes with an 8.9” α-Si TFT panel with a 1024×600 resolution, HDMI out, a pair of 500mW speak[...]
DMP-B200, Panasonic new portable Blu-Ray Player
DMP-B200, Panasonic new portable Blu-Ray Player

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Toshiba new Blu-Ray and HDD Player comes with a good old fashion VHS Tape deck too

Despite what we love to think about Japan, everybody here is not a true hardcore geek, but at least the ones that didn’t grow-up with a keyboard in their hands try to jump little by little into the 21 Century, and for this people Toshi[...]
Toshiba new Blu-Ray and HDD Player comes with a good old fashion VHS Tape deck too
Toshiba new Blu-Ray and HDD Player comes with a good old fashion VHS Tape deck tooToshiba new Blu-Ray and HDD Player comes with a good old fashion VHS Tape deck tooToshiba new Blu-Ray and HDD Player comes with a good old fashion VHS Tape deck tooToshiba new Blu-Ray and HDD Player comes with a good old fashion VHS Tape deck tooToshiba new Blu-Ray and HDD Player comes with a good old fashion VHS Tape deck too

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Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FH5/S1, Rugged DMC-FT3, DMC-TX20 and DMC-FX77 Cameras in Japan

Panasonic introduced this morning five new compact point and shoot lumix with the Lumix DMC-FH5/S1, Rugged DMC-FT3 (TS3 in North America), DMC-TZ20 (ZS10 in North America) and DMC-FX77 (FX78 in North America). Lumix DMC-FH5 This new po[...]
Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FH5/S1, Rugged DMC-FT3, DMC-TX20 and DMC-FX77 Cameras in Japan
Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FH5/S1, Rugged DMC-FT3, DMC-TX20 and DMC-FX77 Cameras in JapanPanasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FH5/S1, Rugged DMC-FT3, DMC-TX20 and DMC-FX77 Cameras in JapanPanasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FH5/S1, Rugged DMC-FT3, DMC-TX20 and DMC-FX77 Cameras in JapanPanasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FH5/S1, Rugged DMC-FT3, DMC-TX20 and DMC-FX77 Cameras in JapanPanasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FH5/S1, Rugged DMC-FT3, DMC-TX20 and DMC-FX77 Cameras in Japan

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