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Panasonic launches tree new “Xacti” in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/3/2012 - 09:36] - 1 - Camcorder

Now that Panasonic “owns” Sanyo, all the cool AV (Audio/Video) Stuff that had Sanyo are slowly but surely rebranded as Panasonic, and today the later introduced its latest “Xacti” camcorder with two waterproof models including the HX-W[...]

Panasonic launches tree new “Xacti” in Japan

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Fujifilm has a new FinePix in-town with the F600EXR

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/8/2011 - 02:54] - 0 - Cameras

Fujifilm has introduced this morning in Japan a new compact cameras with the FinePix F600EXR. This new 16Mpix BSI (Back Side Illuminated) Camera comes in Japan in four different colors, with a 15x optical Zoom, GPS, RAW support and wit[...]

Fujifilm has a new FinePix in-town with the F600EXR

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Sony to ship 1.2kWh energy storage modules using rechargeable lithium-ion batteries made from olivine-type phosphate

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/4/2011 - 03:39] - 0 - Storage

Starting in the end of April 2011, Sony will begin volume shipments of energy storage modules that use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries made with olivine-type lithium-ion iron phosphate as the cathode material. These energy storage m[...]

Sony to ship 1.2kWh energy storage modules using rechargeable lithium-ion batteries made from olivine-type phosphate

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NAC Memrecam HX-1 now also available in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/3/2011 - 03:00] - 0 - Camcorder

NAC is far from being a Japanese company that has an office in Japan. Shown at this year FC Expo we could not resist shooting some picture and a very shot video of their new Memrecam HX-1 High Speed Camera. Designed for professional wh[...]

NAC Memrecam HX-1 now also available in Japan

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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] Casio’s Tryx in Video

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 05:48] - 0 - Camcorder

Casio’s Tryx doesn’t need any introduction. Already introduced for the first time at CES this year, then announced in Japan just recently, Casio could not come to DP+ without this very particular camera. Anyway, if you never had the ch[...]

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[CES 2011] Casio thinks the Tryx will do the trick!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/1/2011 - 09:45] - 1 - Cameras

What an interesting approach from Casio, the Tryx is not your average pocket camera, it is in fact a whole you concept that will let you finally enjoy taking video, well at least is what Casio thinks, and I have to agrees with them on [...]

[CES 2011] Casio thinks the Tryx will do the trick!

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Bluetooth-Enable JVC Camera, GZ-HM550, Everio Now available in the USA

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/3/2010 - 01:29] - 0 - Camcorder

Earlier this year JVC released its new Everio HD Camera with Bluetooth, and last Friday, JVC America announced the availability of this baby in the US of A. Not much to say here since we already announced this camera back in January, b[...]

Bluetooth-Enable JVC Camera, GZ-HM550, Everio Now available in the USA

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UMA-HDDV-2 is Umazone new compact Full HD Camcorder

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/3/2010 - 03:20] - 0 - Camcorder

Proposed at 19,800 Yen, Umazone’s latest Camcorder, the UMA-HDDV-2 does have on the paper some pretty attractive specs including full HD support in 1080/30p, Slow Motion mode up to 240fps in WQVGA, a 5x Optical Zoom, IS, 128MB of[...]

UMA-HDDV-2 is Umazone new compact Full HD Camcorder

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[CP+ 2010] Retro SLR and Cameras on display at CP+ 2010

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/3/2010 - 04:38] - 0 - Cameras

Alongside many nice little cameras and other DSLRs, the CP+ 2010 had on display some vintage cameras ranging from your most common Leica M3 or strange Gami 16 with its Zoom (1955) to some pretty heavy underwater models or aerial Camera[...]

[CP+ 2010] Retro SLR and Cameras on display at CP+ 2010

JVC new Everio GZ-HM1 HD now also official in Japan as well!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [14/1/2010 - 12:21] - 0 - Camcorder

Last week JVC America released a bunch of new Everio among them the pretty impressive GZ-HM1, and this morning, JVC Japan announced that, we’ll soon be able to enjoy this new little Camcorder in Japan as well. With 64GB of intern[...]

JVC new Everio GZ-HM1 HD now also official in Japan as well!

Via JVC

JVC New GZ-HM550 HD Camcorder now with more Bluetooth

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/1/2010 - 04:25] - 0 - Camcorder

Well actually this new GZ-HM550 HD only camcorder is the first one from JVC to feature Bluetooth. Anyway our camera despite its size is quite impressive and offers quite some nice little goodies including a 10.6Mpix CMOS, a 16x Dynamic[...]

JVC New GZ-HM550 HD Camcorder now with more Bluetooth

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Casio Releases Four New Exilim Digital Cameras Led by High-Power Zoom Lens Models

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/1/2010 - 01:53] - 0 - Cameras

Behold the almighty new Casio EX-FH100, a 10.1Mpix camera with a 10x optical zoom and a 24mm wide angle capable of a maximum burst of 40 shot per seconds in still mode as well as a stunning 1000fps in video mode. Slower but still impre[...]

Casio Releases Four New Exilim Digital Cameras Led by High-Power Zoom Lens Models

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Sanyo Xacti HD2000, An Evolution Rather Than a Revolution: The Review

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/3/2009 - 05:41] - 10 - Review Camcorder

A couple of weeks ago Sanyo Japan was kind enough to send us a test sample of their latest high-end HD camera, the Xacti HD2000. We’ve already talked about the HD2000, but let’s refresh your memory. The HD2000 feature a 8Mpix cen[...]