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Sony Introduces the World’s First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera with the DSC-RX1

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/9/2012 - 03:14] - 1 - Cameras

For the first time, all the benefits of full-frame digital photography are available in a palm-sized compact camera. The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 digital camera packs an advanced 35mm full-frame 24.3 MP Exmor CMOS sensor and excepti[...]

Sony Introduces the World’s First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera with the DSC-RX1

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Sony announces its latest Cyber Shot the DSC-WX170

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/7/2012 - 08:23] - 0 - Cameras

Here you are Sony’s latest Cyber Shot the sexy new DSC-WX170! Set to be available next week in Japan at around 30,000 Yen, the DSC-WX170 comes with a 18Mpix sensor and the usual BIONZ image processor in a tiny package of just 17.6mm th[...]

Sony announces its latest Cyber Shot the DSC-WX170

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α57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fps

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/3/2012 - 10:01] - 0 - Cameras

Here you are a new Sony Alpha, the A57! Just made official across Europe and North America, the A57 from Sony comes with a lot to like a 16Mpix APS HD CMOS with translucent mirror, a stunning 12fps shooting mode, an ISO Range up to 16,[...]

α57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fps

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[Eyes-On] Sony Alpha A77 and A65

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 04:46] - 1 - Press Conference Cameras

Here it is, the all mighty Sony Alpha A77 that everyone was talking about since weeks is now available! Featuring a nice 24.3Mpix APS-C sensor this Alpha A77 wits its Translucent Mirror Technology is really an impressive DLSR! Not only[...]

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Cilium – Robot Hair Interface

By DigInfo TV - [30/5/2011 - 05:31] - 0 - Robot

The Shunji Yamanaka Research Group at Keio University is doing R&D on an interface that copies the movement of cilium. Cilia are microscopic hairs on the surface of a cell which can react in unison, and are used by some microorgani[...]

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[CP+ 2011] What you might have missed

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/2/2011 - 03:43] - 1 - Camcorder Cameras

CP+ 2011 is now over, and even if it was a little bit smaller than last year’s one, there still was pretty nice stuff to be seen. So here is the list of the news related to this event, enjoy it! 1. Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, [...]

[CP+ 2011] Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, PMW-F3 and other NEX Wonders

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 01:16] - 1 - Camcorder Cameras

Today at CP+ Sony had one of the most interesting booths with many products that were yet been made available to the public and the general press. Nothing really we did not heard about in the past or during CES, but we couldn’t resist [...]

[CP+ 2011] Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, PMW-F3 and other NEX Wonders

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Sony introduces new Cyber-Shot HX100V, HX9V and W520

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/2/2011 - 02:26] - 0 - Cameras

Sony Europe has introduced this morning three new Cyber-Shot with the DSC-HX100V, DSC-HX9V and DSC-W520. DSC-HX100V This new bridge form Sony comes with a 16.2Mpix Exmor R CMOS Sensor, and an impressive 30x optical Zoom, ISO 3200 Max, [...]

Sony introduces new Cyber-Shot HX100V, HX9V and W520

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Sony added a new member to its ALPHA DSLR line: A450

By Akihabara News Team - [5/1/2010 - 05:14] - 2 - Cameras

The newly announced A450 seems rather to be positioned between the entry-level A3xx and the midrange A5xx series according to the critics with features such as 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, BIONZ processor, 6.7cm (2.6″) TFT Clear P[...]

Sony added a new member to its ALPHA DSLR line: A450

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TG5V (TG7) Quick review… Nice Add-ons, but Still Needs Work on Video

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/5/2009 - 01:30] - 3 - Review

Earlier this month Sony introduced the latest upgrade of their ACVHD camcorder the TG5V, the TG1′s big brother that we reviewed last year Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 Review. Before going down quickly to the review of the new TG5V, we s[...]

TG5V (TG7) Quick review… Nice Add-ons, but Still Needs Work on Video

TG5V (TG7) Quick review… Nice Add-ons but Still Need Works on Video

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/4/2009 - 12:46] - 1 - Image

Sony TG5V (TG7) Unboxing!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [20/4/2009 - 03:37] - 0 - Image

Announced earlier this month, the new Sony Handycam, HDR-TG5V (TG7 in Europe), just arrived at AkihabaraNews HQ… So before starting our week long test, here’s a little unboxing of this new baby. Enjoy!

New Sony Handycam TG5V, smaller, lighter and now with GPS !

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/4/2009 - 12:39] - 3 - Image

It was about time, the TG1 started to be a little bit outdated compared to its competitors (Sanyo Xacti mainly), and today Sony decided to change things a little with their TG5V (TG7 in Europe), a welcomed upgrade to the TG1. The TG5V [...]

New Sony Handycam TG5V, smaller, lighter and now with GPS !

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1, Officially Official!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/3/2009 - 02:29] - 0 - Image

Here’s Sony’s answer to the latest Canon PowerShot SX1, the shiny new DSC-HX1, a 9.1Mpix bridge with a 20x optical zoom, shoots images in 9.1fps, and records video in 1080p. Sony also booster their camera with fancy Panorama tech[...]

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1, Officially Official!

The Ultimate Camcorder: Sony’s HDR-XR520V – 240GB, GPS, Full HD

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/1/2009 - 04:33] - 4 - Image

Sony fanboy or not, you have to admit the new HDR-XR520V camcorder is about the most loaded geeky camera released for a while. Featuring a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with a high-speed BIONZ imaging processor, it shoots video [...]

The Ultimate Camcorder: Sony’s HDR-XR520V – 240GB, GPS, Full HD

Sony Adds New Color to Their S-Frame Digital Photo Frame

By Akihabara News Team - [22/10/2008 - 06:13] - 0 - Image

Introduced some months ago, Sony added white and brown to their S-Frame Series, digital frame. As reminder, these three models have a WVGA screen resolution of 800×480, from 256MB to 512MB of internal memory, a 15:9 aspect ratio, [...]

Sony Adds New Color to Their S-Frame Digital Photo Frame

Officially Official: Sony Launches Their New a900

By Akihabara News Team - [9/9/2008 - 08:26] - 2 - Image

We were waiting for it, now here it is, Sony’s new α900. Our full frame DSLR features a 24.6 effective Mpix CMOS sensor, the advanced new dual BIONZ processor, a 3.0-Inch Xtra Fine LCD monitor, 9 Auto Focus point, an ISO range be[...]

Officially Official: Sony Launches Their New a900

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HDR-CX12, A New AVCHD HandyCam from Sony Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/6/2008 - 11:42] - 0 - Image

We just received a fax of the press release for a new AVCHD powered camera from Sony, the HDR-CX12, which will go on sale in Japan July 20. So what’s new regarding this little wonder? Our little handycam (69x67x129mm for 420g with batt[...]

HDR-CX12, A New AVCHD HandyCam from Sony Japan

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Three New Digital Frames from Sony, The S-Frame

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/3/2008 - 12:50] - 0 - Image

Digital frames are cool but unfortunately not very popular… Luckily, some companies like Sony are working hard promoting these products. Today they launched three new digital frames with the S-Frame line-up. All three models have a WVG[...]

Three New Digital Frames from Sony, The S-Frame

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Display Photos in Style with Sony’s New Digital Photo Frames

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [31/1/2008 - 12:13] - 0 - Image

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2008 – Sony today unveiled its S-Frame brand of digital photo frames, offering vibrant LCD screens and stylish designs suitable for the living room, bedroom or office. The new DPF-V900, DPF-V700 and DPF-D70 digital [...]

Display Photos in Style with Sony’s New Digital Photo Frames

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Brand New Handycam from Sony the HDR-SR12E

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/1/2008 - 04:52] - 0 - Image

Weybridge, 7th January 2008 – Whether you’re a first time movie-maker or trading up from your current camcorder, this season’s Handycam® line-up delivers more great ways to shoot, share and enjoy your memories. For 2008, Handycam[...]

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Sony α700 hands-on

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/9/2007 - 01:56] - 3 - Image

Yes, we are back from the SONY Press conference for the α700, and here you are, 18 live pictures of the event. Now what can we say about this new DSLR? Well first of all, we will have to wait to get a unit in our hands in order to let [...]