New NXCAM Super 35mm motion picture camcorder and the world’s first rain and dust proof camcorder launched to the professional market

Sony today revealed two new professional camcorders based on extensive customer feedback in the “NXCAM™” line-up. The NEX-FS100E is a new E-mount professional camcorder equipped with a Super 35mm motion picture sensor and is a further addition to Sony’s 35mm line-up. The HXR-NX70E is the world’s first rain and dust proof professional HD camcorder and is ideal for use in unforgiving environments. Sony’s expanding NXCAM line-up, including the existing HXR-NX5E provides a superb solution to many shooting applications.

The NEX-FS100E

Originally announced in November 2010, Sony can now reveal the full specifications of the new NEX-FS100E. The NEX-FS100E is equipped with an ‘Exmor™’ Super 35 CMOS sensor specifically designed for shooting motion pictures. This large, super 35mm equivalent sensor is capable of producing footage with a shallow depth of field similar to that of a film camera. Thanks to this cutting edge sensor technology, it is possible to record the image in 1080/50p AVCHD format as well as capturing 1080p quality slow and quick motion.

“The NEX-FS100E NXCAM Super 35mm camcorder enables budget content creators and videographers to experience a new level of cinematic expression” said Bill Drummond, Strategic Marketing Manager, of Sony Professional. “Sony has responded to professional user feedback to create this new camcorder with an ergonomically designed body and accessories offering really flexibility in use.”

The NEX-FS100E adopts the Sony E-mount interchangeable lens system used in the “α” series NEX-5, 3 and NEX-VG10E “Handycam®”. It’s very short flange back distance (the distance between lens mount surface and sensor surface) allows various “α” A-mount lenses be mounted via a mount adaptor (LA-EA1). It is also possible to attach a huge range of other lenses, such as PL mount lenses using third-party mount adaptors*. With such flexibility, users will be able to experiment with numerous creative options by exploiting the characteristics of different optics.

* Not all types of adaptors and lenses are guaranteed. For details, please ask the adaptor manufacturers.

The NEX-FS100EK lens kit model comes supplied with the E18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS zoom Lens which gives users optical Steadyshot™ and auto focus.

The NEX-FS100E accepts affordable and readily available Memory Stick PRO Duo™ or SDHC cards. It is capable of recording images at various frame rates providing the added creative freedom of slow and quick motion with full HD. The camera operator can simply adjust the frame rate without using converters or editing software, making the camera ideal for commercials and music videos, as well as action scenes in budget movies for example. The grip, handle and hybrid LCD viewfinder are detachable also making it ideal for handheld scenes and shooting in confined locations.

The NEX-FS100E and EK version will be available between July and September.

The HXR-NX70E – World first dust proof and rain proof professional HD camcorder

Bill Drummond, Sony Professional, said of the new HXR-NX70E, “Filmmakers and journalists will travel to some of the most remote and dangerous locations in pursuit of a story. We wanted to respond with a camcorder that, like them, can stand up to the rigours of the world’s most challenging conditions. For this Sony has created the HXR-NX70E, a robust ultra-compact camcorder that allows them to not only capture footage in any conditions, but also store it on a 96GB internal memory. When you are miles from anywhere, you don’t want to be worrying about having to find an extra memory card!”

The main unit of the HXR-NX70E has been proven to reach dust-proof and rain-proof performance requirements specified by IEC60529 IP54. Sudden rain or dust will not affect the operation of the camcorder, making the HXR-NX70E ideal for the most inhospitable of environments. The HXR-NX70E incorporates an ‘Exmor’ R CMOS sensor to deliver superior quality low-light footage and enhanced manual controls give the precision filmmakers need for shooting professional quality HD content . CinemaTone technology captures stunning footage with deeper, more film-like colour tones and the wide angle Sony G lens can take in more of the action with sharp images and brilliant, accurate colour.

The optical SteadyShot image stabilisation with Active Mode also compensates for greater degrees of camera shake than ever before to deliver smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto perspectives. A built in GPS receiver makes the HXR-NX70E an ideal choice for journalists and documentary makers as it gives them the ability to ‘geotag’ footage when on location.

The HXR-NX70E will be available between July and September.

This latest camera from Pentax shares the same specs as its predecessor the Pentax Optio RS1000. It showcases a snap-on system which allows different cover attachment; the previous model has a screw-on system.

The Pentax Optio RS1500 has 10 skins to choose from and you can even download or create your own cover design which you just secured behind a transparent front-plate,

The Pentax Optio RS1500 has 14 megapixel sensor, a 27.5-110mm equivalent lens and shoots 720p HD movie recording.

The Pentax Optio will be in stores this April 2011 and you can buy it for a $149.95 price tag.

Here are some facts about Pentax Option RS1500:

New-generation, easier, faster skin change system

The Optio RS1500 features an easier than ever, simplified faceplate change system to add and remove skins.The transparent acrylic panel may now be affixed or removed without any special tools or screws.

Equipped with a choice of 10 included skins, and a new, removable lens ring in a choice of two colors, the Optio RS1500 is easy and fun to dress right out of the box.

Exceptional image quality

With 14 megapixels, superior noise reduction and a high-performance smc PENTAX optical zoom lens, the Optio RS1500 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details and edge-to-edge sharpness even when images are enlarged.

Digital filters for creative expression

The Optio RS1500 features nine digital filters including Toy Camera, Retro and Sepia to add a variety of visual effects to images without the need for a computer. Multiple filters may also be applied to a single image for even more unique, creative visual effects.

Automatic face detection with user-friendly features

The Optio RS1500 features the advanced automatic Face Detection AF&AE function to instantly and accurately detect human faces within the image field and optimize focus and exposure settings. The Optio RS1500 also offers.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i SLR camera
“Everyone today is a photographer, and for those looking to capture stunning images and do more with photography, Canon has introduced the EOS Rebel T3i, offering the right balance of high-end features and easy-to-use guidance at a great price. Regardless of experience level or budget, there is a Canon Rebel camera suited to a user’s needs and lifestyle,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon USA.

18 megapixel Canon Rebel T3i camera
Boasting Canon’s EOS HD video capture, 18-megapixel resolution, a three-inch Vari-Angle Clear View LCD screen, new Scene Intelligent Auto, new Video Snapshot technology and new Feature Guide instruction, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR has plenty of reasons for Mom and Dad to step up to a DSLR. The new Canon EOS Rebel T3i SLR camera is compatible with Canon’s complete line of more than 60 Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Feature Guide
Canon has also included a new EOS Feature Guide on the new Canon EOS T3i camera with an enhanced Quick Settings Screen that now includes detailed descriptions of camera settings. The EOS Feature Guide is designed to help first-time users and beginning enthusiasts better understand each camera setting with descriptions and guided recommendations for when to utilize certain settings. Along with an explanation of camera settings and modes, the Feature Guide includes easy-to-understand directions of how to use particular settings such as aperture adjustment in Canon’s Creative Auto mode.

Canon EOS T3i creative photography
Canon helps beginners get more creative with photography by letting even the most entry-level novice make camera adjustments with easy to understand setting options. In automatic shooting modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action and Night Scene, Canon users can access a quick menu screen to make adjustments as per the scene’s ambience. When shooting in one of Canon’s “Basic Zones” users can make adjustments as per the scene’s lighting or scene type. An easy-to-read menu lets you select an ambience setting from Vivid, Soft, Warm, Intense, Cool, Brighter, Darker to Monochrome, while a Lighting setting allows users to select from Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light or Sunset.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i automatic mode
Canon aims to make everyone a better photographer and has enhanced the capabilities of the Canon Rebel T3i’s automatic mode with new Scene Intelligent Auto technology, re-branding the green mode dial setting with a boxed “A+” design. This new camera setting now takes Picture Style into account as part of the camera’s “Auto” setting. By analyzing faces, colors, brightness, movement, and contrast, the camera will dynamically adjust picture-style parameters to match the subject and control vividness. Previously, the automatic setting on a Canon EOS Rebel DSLR adjusted exposure, focus, white balance, and Auto Lighting Optimizer, however on the new Canon EOS Rebel T3i, Picture Style Auto is also taken into account as part of the new Scene Intelligent Auto technology. By incorporating this fifth parameter the camera more intelligently analyzes scenes and adjusts settings based on the subject matter being shot. So when the camera is photographing a face it will reproduce more natural skin tones or blue skies for more vivid landscapes, a flashy red car for more saturated color and evening sunsets for more expressive images.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i LCD screen
For the first time in a Rebel DSLR, the new Canon EOS Rebel T3i features a large Vari-Angle three-inch Clear View LCD screen with 1,040,000 dot/VGA resolution plus anti-reflective and smudge-resistant coatings for bright clear viewing from any angle. The large Vari-Angle screen helps compose low-angle or overhead shots whether capturing still images or Full HD video clips. Photographers will enjoy the convenience of capturing an overhead shot of a parade or low-angle shots of their children on the Vari-Angle screen.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i filters
Canon’s new EOS Rebel T3i DSLR gives creative photographers some fun in-camera tools that enable users to apply Creative Filters to images after they have been shot without altering the original file. Canon’s new Creative Image Filters, familiar to Canon PowerShot and EOS 60D users, help make a great image more dynamic by creating an altered copy of the image through any of Canon’s four artistic filter options:
• The Soft Focus effect filter helps dramatize an image and smooth over shiny reflections.
• The Grainy Black and White filter can give a different nostalgic perspective to any shot.
• Canon’s “Toy Camera” filter deliberately adds vignetting and color shift for a creative option when shooting a colorful scene.
• Users can also make a scene appear like a small-scale model, simulating the look from a tilt-shift lens, with Canon’s Miniature Effect filter, for shooting any scene from a high vantage point.
Each of these filters can be applied to a captured still image in-camera to create a second “filtered” JPEG version, leaving the original JPEG file unaffected.

Canon Rebel T3i Live View function
Another addition to the camera’s Live View function is Canon’s new Aspect Ratio feature whereby the Live View screen can display cropping lines for 1:1, 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios in addition to the standard 3:2 ratio. These cropping lines make it easier to compose images in Live View, and they can help to expedite printing when using Canon’s supplied Digital Photo Professional software. Custom aspect ratios are also applied to JPEG images captured directly in-camera.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i video in Full HD
The Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution in selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p will grab the attention of film students and independent filmmakers alike. The Rebel T3i incorporates two Canon proprietary technologies for rendering amazing HD video, a DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor and a large APS-C-sized CMOS sensor capturing fine detail and color with an amazing cinematic depth of field. The Rebel T3i DSLR allows for three video recording modes – Full HD and HD in a 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition (SD) in a 4:3 aspect ratio, all at selectable frame rates.

Canon EOS T3i Movie Digital Zoom feature
When shooting Full HD video, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i digitally provides additional zoom power without sacrificing quality. The new Movie Digital Zoom feature, a first for Canon DSLRs, allows users to achieve 3x to 10x magnification while shooting Full HD video. Unlike standard digital zoom for still images, Movie Digital Zoom crops the video image directly from the CMOS sensor at Full HD resolution to preserve video quality and still provide amazing additional telephoto power beyond just the lens. The Movie Digital Zoom feature is great for those times when the lens isn’t enough to get you in close, but this feature provides the extra boost without a loss in video quality so a child’s smile on stage is just as clear and bright.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Video Snapshot function
Canon’s new EOS Video Snapshot feature borrows some innovation from Canon’s VIXIA line of camcorders for capturing, assembling and playing fun-to-watch video clips. EOS Video Snapshot enables users to capture the video highlights of family vacations, parties or milestone events, with the same ease as taking photos. Consumers can now record a series of two-, four- or eight-second video clips automatically. The scenes are assembled by the camera into continuous Video Snapshot Album files for easy playback and can even be further edited in camera or through Canon’s Video Snapshot Task software on a compatible personal computer for added flexibility and fun.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR camera
Along with the adjustable LCD screen, the new Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR features a class-leading 18-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, a proprietary DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor, a 9-point Autofocus system and a 63-zone dual-layer metering system. Capable of capturing kids at play or wildlife on the move, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i can shoot up to 34 consecutive full resolution JPEG still images or up to 11 consecutive RAW images at speeds up to 3.7-frames-per-second to either SD, SDHC or new extended capacity SDXC memory cards.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Speedlite Transmitter
The Canon EOS Rebel T3i includes an ISO range from 100-6400, allowing it to capture beautiful images without the need for a flash during milestone events such as birthday celebrations, yet it still includes a built-in pop-up flash for those times requiring a little extra light. For the first time on a Rebel camera, the Canon EOS T3i features a built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter making it even easier to do multi-flash shoots and provide images with greater ambience. The new Integrated Speedlite settings are now even easier for beginners shooting with multiple flashes.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i review, price & availability
The Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. dealers in the beginning of March, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $799.99. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon’s new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99. It will also be available in a second kit version with Canon’s EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $1099.00. As soon as we receive a Canon EOS Rebel T3i test sample, we will publish a photo gallery with high resolution pictures, followed by an extensive Canon EOS Rebel T3i review.

This digital webcam with built-in microphone truly is plug and play
Shows high definition and true color images in network conference / video chat
Features
360 degrees rotatable base
Image sensor:   high definition cmos sensor
Lens: optical
Pixels: 16.0 mega pixel
Transfer rate: 30 fps
Built-in microphone
Multi-functional clamp fit for lcd / laptop / desktop
Snap short button
LED night vision with 6 leds
Pan, tilt, and zoom
Automatic white balance
Automatic color compensated
Color: black / silver
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Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2
Warranty: 30 days
Materials: PVC, Electronic Component
Model No: POTHWEBCAM06 

JTec announces the introduction of three precision machined components for the Sony NEX-5.

First, and foremost, is a cold shoe adapter for mounting an optical viewfinder of your choice.  Now, you can use your favorite prime lens (with appropriate adapter) and an optical viewfinder, allowing the quick framing required in capturing event or street scenes.  No longer do you have to hold the camera at arms length to frame a scene.  The camera is at your eye, promoting a steadier and more accurately framed shot.  The phrase “f8 and be there” is now a reality with our cold shoe adapter.

In order to take best advantage of the capabilities of the NEX-5, especially the Sweep Panorama mode, JTec is also introducing two ways to to attach the camera to a tripod:  a simple camera plate and an L-bracket.

The plate and L-bracket allow the camera to be mounted to any Arca Swiss style tripod head, and makes convenient landscape panoramas possible.

The L-bracket also allows the panorama to be taken in portrait orientation, and gives you the option to tripod mount your camera for taking high quality portraits.  Enclosed is a Product Sheet.

JTec is dedicated to producing high quality components to enhance your picture-taking experience.  Our background in both photography and machining means we can translate real-world needs into superior parts for your use.  You get:

BenQ C1430 Camera Features

• 14-megapixel CMOS sensor featuring Back Side Illuminated tech
• 3x optical zoom
• Supports 720p video recording
• Adds automatically 3 seconds of pre-recorded footage
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) image enhancement technology
• Built-in effects and photo modes
• Ranging from Self/Love Portrait and Blink detector
• LOMO effect, Fisheye lens, and Color Accent
• Blink detection and Beauty Enhancer
• Capture up to 6 shots per second at 3MP resolution on Speedy Burst Shooting mode

The new BenQ C1430 compact digital camera comes in two color options such as; Black and Silver. The new BenQ C1430 digital camera will be release this month but sadly, there is no information on price of this camera yet.

If you are looking for a new high quality digital camera, then check out the Fujifilm Finepix X100. This camera is now available for pre-order at B&H for $1,199.95.

Fujifilm Finepix X100

Some of the basic specs of the new Fujifilm Finepix-x100:

Chinavasion hits back by offering your their latest product, the CVFR-DV54. Claimed as the world’s smallest digital video recorder, this micro DVR can serve as your Car DVR, webcam or spy camera. In terms of specs, it comes with a small LCD display, a microSD card slot (2GB included), a built-in microphone, a USB 2.0 port, a built-in 350mAh rechargeable lithium battery and can capture 640 x 480 VGA video in AVI format (30fps). The CVFR-DV54 retails for just $43.26.

Car DVR

Have you ever been accused of a traffic violation you did not commit? Well, with a car mounting kit, the CVFR-DV54 can be easily attached to your car windshield and record up to an hour of video on one charge! Thanks to its combination of crystal clear 640×480 pixel resolution, great color accuracy and low light sensitivity you’ll now have a clear and detailed video that you can present in your defense.

Webcam

During web-conferences or chats, it is nice to be able to see and be seen by that girl you met on PlentyofFish. Just install the driver on your computer and start using this World’s Smallest Digital Video Recorder to have a high resolution, crystal clear cyber…

Spy Camera

With both audio and video capturing ability and a small inconspicuous size, this is a perfect DVR. It’s an inexpensive and easy to set up security system anyone can set up on their own.

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At a Glance
Incredibly Small Digital Video Recorder
Can be used as a Car DVR, Webcam, or a Spy Camera
640 x 480 Resolution
30 Frames per Second
Car Mounting Kit Included
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