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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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Nikon announces the D3200, its latest entry level DSLR

Today, imaging leader Nikon Inc. introduced the new 24.2-megapixel Nikon D3200 HD-SLR; a camera designed for photo enthusiasts ready to step up to a D-SLR or for the busy family memory keeper with an active lifestyle who demands a came[...]
Nikon announces the D3200, its latest entry level DSLR
Nikon announces the D3200, its latest entry level DSLRNikon announces the D3200, its latest entry level DSLRNikon announces the D3200, its latest entry level DSLRNikon announces the D3200, its latest entry level DSLRNikon announces the D3200, its latest entry level DSLR

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Sony introduces a new Professional XDCAM HD with the PMW-100

Here you are another professional camera from Sony, the PMW-100. Announced at 409,500 Yen and schedule for later this may, this new Camera comes with the support of XDCAM HD422 at 50Mbps. Impressed? Well Panasonic with its HVX Series 4[...]
Sony introduces a new Professional XDCAM HD with the PMW-100
Sony introduces a new Professional XDCAM HD with the PMW-100

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Sony HXR-NX30 a compact professional grade NXCAM from Sony

This is maybe the weirdest combo that we have seen from Sony since quite sometime! I am sure that we all remember Sony’s HDR-PJ50V, PJ30V and PJ10, three compact camcorder introduced early January 2011 that came with a built-in video p[...]
Sony HXR-NX30 a compact professional grade NXCAM from Sony
Sony HXR-NX30 a compact professional grade NXCAM from SonySony HXR-NX30 a compact professional grade NXCAM from Sony

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Let’s Visit Tokyo – by Steph!

Let’s Visit Tokyo is not completely dead thanks to Steph! Indeed last December Steph flew to Japan and shoot some footage of Kawaguchiko and decided to send his work at mynews[at]akihabaranews.com that we can now all enjoy this 1[...]
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[Hands-On] Pentax K-01 MILC Camera Designed by Marc Newson

Pentax Ricoh Imaging have developed the Pentax K-01, a mirrorless interchangable lens camera, designed by the world-famous Australian industrial designer, Marc Newson. “In most mirrorless cameras, the fact that there’s no m[...]
[Hands-On] Pentax K-01 MILC Camera Designed by Marc Newson

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[Hands-On] Olympus OM-D Mirrorless Camera With Electronic Viewfinder

The Olympus OM-D E-M5, a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, will be released in Japan in late March. The OM-D is a compact, lightweight Micro Four Thirds camera, similar to the current Olympus PEN series, but in this new camera th[...]
[Hands-On] Olympus OM-D Mirrorless Camera With Electronic Viewfinder

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OLYMPUS OM-D – A New Generation System Camera

The just-announced new generation system camera, the OLYMPUS OM-D, picks up where the original OM series left off. Like the popular PEN Series models, the OLYMPUS OM-D features a compact, lightweight design that’s fully compliant[...]
OLYMPUS OM-D – A New Generation System Camera
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Fujifilm to bring its DSLR like XS-1 Bridge to US

Announced last November in Japan, the XS-1, a DSLR like Bridge will hit CES next and later the US. The X-S1 comes with a 26x optical zoom fitted on this nice SUPER EBC Fujimon Lens, you will quickly realize that that you are waiting yo[...]
Fujifilm to bring its DSLR like XS-1 Bridge to US

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Epson introduces a new 3LCD Projector and iOS Support for business ones

Epson’s new EH-TW400 is the company latest All In One video projector made to be used either at the office, at home for your movies needs and even for your basic Video Game needs. With a 1280×800 resolution a 3,000:1 contrast rati[...]
Epson introduces a new 3LCD Projector and iOS Support for business ones

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Near-future Car Interface Technology – Mitsubishi EMIRAI

Mitsubishi Electric have developed a car interface which they believe will be realized within a decade from now. The EMIRAI concept features a newly developed curved, rear-projection display as the dashboard, a tactile interface with b[...]
Near-future Car Interface Technology – Mitsubishi EMIRAI

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Fujifilm introduces the X-S1, its new DSLR like bridge

Despite its DSLR look Fujifilm’s new X-S1 is just another bridge coming from the company that made the amazing X1. Sure looks is here deceiving and while you may be tempting to find a way to swap this 26x optical Zoom fitted on this ni[...]
Fujifilm introduces the X-S1, its new DSLR like bridge
Fujifilm introduces the X-S1, its new DSLR like bridge

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Thanko releases a crappie Video projector for your beloved Jesus Phone

Thanko, unfortunately, nowadays rhyme with crappie made in China Gadgets, and today’s offer is maybe one of the worse, or best example you could think of, behold Thanko’s Pico projector module for iPhone4, the IPMIPR01. Announced at an[...]
Thanko releases a crappie Video projector for your beloved Jesus Phone
Thanko releases a crappie Video projector for your beloved Jesus PhoneThanko releases a crappie Video projector for your beloved Jesus PhoneThanko releases a crappie Video projector for your beloved Jesus PhoneThanko releases a crappie Video projector for your beloved Jesus PhoneThanko releases a crappie Video projector for your beloved Jesus Phone

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Tokyo University of Technology Introduces the PVCT (Integrated Presentation Recording System)

The Media Department at Tokyo Institute of Technology is developing a video production system for presentations, called PVCT. This recording system can automatically combine projectors used in lectures with several kinds of content on [...]
Tokyo University of Technology Introduces the PVCT (Integrated Presentation Recording System)

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Sony offering free upgrade to NEX-5N owners

Sony has just released an update on their website which might be of interest to all NEX-5N users, who are annoyed with the *click* sounds the camera produces while recording. Sony will be upgrading for free all NEX-5N owners that are s[...]
Sony offering free upgrade to NEX-5N owners
Sony offering free upgrade to NEX-5N owners

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Nikon introduces the V1 and J1 mirrorless camera

Here you are: Nikon’s first mirrorless cameras, The V1 and J1! Both coming with a 10.1Mpix sensor and capable of shooting 1080p full HD Video, are the company’s first cameras to used the 1 NIKKOR lenses system. At introduction, o[...]
Nikon introduces the V1 and J1 mirrorless camera
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Nikon announces the D3100 Red Edition pack in Japan

Love Nikon’s D3100 DSLR? Wanna look Different too? Here you are Nikon’s new D3100 Red kit! Announced at 69,800 Yen and available starting next week in Japan, the Red Nikon D3100 comes with the same features as the stock D3100 but inclu[...]
Nikon announces the D3100 Red Edition pack in Japan
Nikon announces the D3100 Red Edition pack in Japan

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Samsung NX200 delivers DSLR image quality in a compact design

Today in Berlin was a huge day for Samsung, aside from the tablet and phones, it also announced the NX200, a compact camera delivering professional image quality. The NX200 comes with a 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, high-speed continuous [...]
Samsung NX200 delivers DSLR image quality in a compact design
Samsung NX200 delivers DSLR image quality in a compact design

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Sony AR tool to help your screen size decisions

Ever went to a mall and saw that gorgeous looking LED or LCD display and wondered if it would fit your living room? Sony AR is here to help ! The process is pretty much straight forward, visit the website print the marker, take a photo[...]
Sony AR tool to help your screen size decisions

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Pioneer intros Network Compact Hi-Fi with iPhone and iPod Support

Pioneer Japan just announced the X-SMC2 and X-SMC5 compact Network Hi-Fi. With the X-SMC2 offering a total output of 25W and the X-SMC5 an output of 27W, these new audio wonders from Pioneer also comes with DLNA support via WiFi or Eth[...]
Pioneer intros Network Compact Hi-Fi with iPhone and iPod Support
Pioneer intros Network Compact Hi-Fi with iPhone and iPod SupportPioneer intros Network Compact Hi-Fi with iPhone and iPod Support

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[Eyes-On] Sony unveils the NEX-7 and NEX-5N in Japan

Good lord! The NEX series was already kicking hard in the XXXs of Micro 4/3rds but with the NEX-7 Sony really want to kill this format all together. Think of the NEX-7 as a compact A77, and you will pretty much know what we mean by Mic[...]
[Eyes-On] Sony unveils the NEX-7 and NEX-5N in Japan
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[Eyes-On] Sony intros a new Nex Video Camera with the NEX-VG20

The NEX-VG10 was already an IMPRESSIVE video camera from Sony, and the announcement that the Japanese manufacturer decided to upgrade this video camera just made us the happiest folks of the day. So what’s new here? Well the NEX-VG20 c[...]
[Eyes-On] Sony intros a new Nex Video Camera with the NEX-VG20
[Eyes-On] Sony intros a new Nex Video Camera with the NEX-VG20[Eyes-On] Sony intros a new Nex Video Camera with the NEX-VG20[Eyes-On] Sony intros a new Nex Video Camera with the NEX-VG20

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