Sony, mirrorless single-lens entry model "α5000" corresponding to 4K output

Prepared for two kinds such as power zoom kit "ILCE-5000L" that included 16mm ~ 50mm power zoom lens and double lens kit "ILCE-5000Y" that also included 55mm ~ 210mm zoom lens.

Body color is available in four colors of the white / pink / black / silver. The entry model corresponding to the successor of "NEX-3N".

In accordance with the improvement of basic specifications such as the number of pixel of image sensor, it corresponds newly to Wi-Fi and NFC.

Equipped with Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor of approx.20,100,000 effective pixels in APS-C size, sensitivity is improved to support up to ISO16000

In the image processing engine, equipped with the same BIONZ X "α7" as full-size sensor-equipped model.

Nikon, 3 models compact digital camera "COOLPIX" , such as models equipped with Wi-Fi and 12x optical zoom lens

COOLPIX S6800, Compact body of thinness about 22.9mm, is equipped with a 12x optical zoom lens that is equivalent to from wide-angle 25mm to telephoto 300mm equivalent in 35mm format. LCD monitor 3 inch, the recording medium is compatible with SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card.

Adopted a back-illuminated CMO S sensor of 16,020,000 effective pixels. In addition to built-in Wi-Fi, it is also compatible with full HD movie shooting.

Equipped with "4-axis hybrid image stabilization " also, that available during movie shooting

Used lens the shift method image stabilizer corresponding to shake horizontal /vertical rotation in combination with the electronic image stabilizer corresponding to blurring of left/ right and up/down to extend the correction range, it achieves a comfortable movie shooting while walking and taking a ride.

Nikon, new Entry-Level digital single-lens reflex "D3300" - the next generation flagship "D4S" under development ,also

"D3300", entry class Digital single-lens reflex camera that employs Nikon DX format CMOS sensor with optical low-pass filter-less specification, new image processing engine "EXPEED 4", 24,160,000 effective pixels. Provided a function corresponding to Continuous shooting up to about 5 frames / second, optical viewfinder of about 0.85 times and 60p full HD movie shooting

It improved "Guide Mode" to be able to take a photo as the image by only operating according to the guide on the LCD monitor. Newly mounted also "i <Ai> button" to make a new quick access to the function you wish to configure

In addition, provided "special effect mode" to apply such effects as "toy camera-style" and "miniature effect" while checking real-time on LCD monitor.

Sony, new application "multiple exposure" in "PlayMemories Camera Apps" - also supports "Smart Remote Control"

Sony, in digital camera products for service "PlayMemories Camera Apps", start to deliver new application of "multiple exposure".

"PlayMemories Camera Apps", by connecting to Internet with Wi-Fi function of the built-in camera, to be installed in the main body to download the dedicated apps, that can be added later a variety of functions. It, also, corresponds to "Α7/α7R", "NEX-6", "NEX-5T/5R".

"Smart Remote Control", application to be able to use smartphone / tablet as a remote control of camera. "Multiple exposure", apps capable of multiple exposure shooting. Without the difficult setting that needed so far multiple exposure shooting, it is capable of shooting simply y selecting a theme with multiple exposure method suitable for theme (how to superimpose image) and optimized image shooting. 

Sony, Lens style digital camera "DSC-QX100/QX10" updated supports Full HD movie shooting

Sony carried out update for lens style digital camera, <Cyber-shot> "DSC-QX100", "DSC-QX10"

taking measures to full HD movie shooting and additional functions such as expansion of the upper limit of ISO sensitivity

 

By updated, now it can support 1,920 × 1,080 / 30fps shooting in the movie shooting that corresponds up to 1,440 × 1,080 / 30fps. In the still image shooting, carried out such additional functions as "Changing ISO sensitivity upper limit", " Manual setting of ISO sensitivity added" and "Shutter speed priority mode added (only QX100)".

ISO LIMIT value is changed from 3200 to 12800 in QX100, while being changed from 1600 to 3200 in QX10.

Canon, releases body kit Camcorder "XA25" for high amateur and professional

"XA25" is model that assumes the use for a recording shooting of such events as news and wedding ceremony

It is equipped with a zoom lens which supplied Canon's original optical technology . The image element, adopted 1/2.84 inch HD CMOS PRO sensor of approximately 2.91 million effective pixels. Video engine, adopted DIGIC DV 4. 

JVC, camcorder "Everio" new model "GZ-E765", "GZ-E355"

 

"GZ-E765" is a successor to "GZ-E565". Basic functions and Image quality are inherited from "GZ-E565"

Points where shoe adapter, external microphone terminal and audio monitoring headphone jack are newly provided are changes

Image element, 1/5.8“ back-illuminated CMOS of 2.51 million total pixels., Lens was changed from Konica Minolta HD lens to JVC HD lens. In addition to 38x optical zoom, it corresponds to 65x dynamic zoom. It also supports 29.3mm wide-angle shot.

JVC, the world's smallest and lightest camcorder "Everio" "GZ-N1"

As a new concept model of video camera "Everio", JVC Kenwood release "GZ-N1" in the world's smallest and lightest in "Baby Movie" series targeting at women during child car

It appeals such merits as compact body, high image quality and antibacterial performance to women with a baby and children.

Size 47W × 56H × 86Dmm. Weight 159 g. Realized 40% downsizing and 30% lightweighting compared to the previous model.  Equipped with lens newly developed to be mounted on small body. Bright F1.6, focal length 29.4mm (35mm format equivalent / dynamic zoom OFF). 10x optical zoom, dynamic zoom possible to 22x

In addition to the newly developed lens, 1/2.3 size back-illuminated CMOS sensor of 1,276 million pixels in total with its own developed LSI "Falcon hybrid".

“Digital Camera Grand Prix 2014 " winners announced !

"Digital Camera Grand Prix", intended for all solutions concerning the camera not only for “take”, but for “see”, “keep” and “edit” .

It features, the jury consisting of ​​photographer, critic and distributor is performing a strict evaluation that seeing things through consumers’ eye .

Winners of the latest "Digital Camera Grand Prix 2014" decided.

General Gold <Digital SLR>- CANON　EOS 70D

General Gold <mirrorless>- OLYMPUS　OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1

General Gold <mirrorless>- SONY　α7R

General Gold <interchangeable lens / digital SLR>- SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

General Gold <interchangeable lens / mirror-less>　FUJIFILM Fujinon lens XF23mmF1.4 R

General Gold <compact>-PANASONIC　LUMIX DMC-LF1

Special Jury Award　–　PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-GM

Special Jury Award　-　NIKON　Df

Canon, mirror-less SLR "EOS M2" equipped with Wi-Fi with improved AF function

By adopting a "hybrid CMOS AF II", in a wide area of 80% of each vertical and horizontal side of the imaging screen, it corresponds to the combination use of the contrast AF and image sensing plane phase difference AF. In a wide ranging area than ever before, it has become possible to get focusing about 2.3 times faster compared to the previous model.

By equipping with video Servo AF function, it can be focusing smoothly against a moving subject in the movie shooting. By combining with the dedicated EF-M lens, it realizes quiet and smooth AF in servo AF which continues to focus a moving back and forth subject.

In imaging element, adopted APS-C size its own CMOS sensor of about 18 million effective pixels·, equipped with a DIGIC 5 in video engine.

It is provided with the image quality unique to a large sensor and the continuous shooting performance of about 4.6 frames / second maximum. ISO sensitivity, supported maximum 12800 (extended ISO25600) 

ADTECHNO, digital camera monitor equipped with 7-inch high-brightness IPS LCD panel

 

ADTECHNO will release, as a new product of the external LCD monitor for digital camera, a high brightness IPS liquid crystal panel of 600 candela equipped with "7-inch high-definition IPS field monitor" <CL76HOXP>.

It is the succeeding model of "CL76HOX" , a liquid crystal panel of that was replaced with 600 candela high brightness liquid crystal panel and improved in a liquid crystalline visibility at the time of outdoor shooting, that enabled more accurate focusing and composition confirmation.Viewing angle at 178 degrees for each up, down, left and right, resolution 1,280 x800, contrast ratio 800:1

When animation shooting in EOS 5D Mark II of the digital single-lens reflex camera, it is equipped with "automatic DSLR scaling function" that recognizes an excess area and black edge part displayed at the time of external monitor connection by the HDMI output method from a camera automatically, to make it undisplayed.

Casio, compact digital camera EXILIM "EX-10" that can take 9 photos in one shutter by only setting changed.

Equipped with a 1/1.7 inch square pixel high-speed CMOS, 12.000,000 effective pixels. It also supports full HD movie shooting In addition to built-in Wi-Fi

In 4x optical zoom magnification (28 ~ 112mm in 35mm equivalent), equipped with optical image stabilization of CMOS shift type as well as HS image stabilization. LCD monitor size in 3.5-inch, adopted SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card in the recording medium.

In the function, , by changing various parameters such as focus, aperture, white balance and shutter speed, performed continuous nine shootings with one shutter.

Canon, white model to "EOS Kiss X7"

Canon will release the white color model of digital single-lens reflex camera "EOS Kiss X7". Supplied with a double lens kit as standard zoom lens "F3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S18-55mm" and single-focus lens "EF40mm F2.8 STM (White)" finished in the same color as the body

EOS Kiss X7 that achieved the world's smallest and lightest APS-C size sensor-equipped model. By using a white paint with suppressed gloss, it is also directed lightness while maintaining a sense of luxury

Toshiba Semiconductor, added 32GB model to Wireless LAN-enabled SD "FlashAir"

Toshiba Semiconductor & Storage Corporation released as a new product wireless LAN-enabled SDHC memory card, 32GB "SD-WD032G"

 

As for Wireless LAN standard, it is compliant with IEEE802.11 b / g / n, while for security, corresponding to  WEP / TKIP / AES (WPA, WPA2),

Equipped with "Internet simultaneous connections function" that can access the Internet via a wireless LAN router of home, etc., while remaining wireless LAN of smartphone setting to "FlashAir"

Consequently, when you take a photo in Smartphone　from "FlashAir" to perform posting to SNS or mailing, you need not switching for wireless LAN to work as it is.

Nikon, Digital single-lens "Df" that realized compact lightweight model on equal quality with a flagship model “D4”

It adopts as with “D4” 16.250,000 effective pixels FX-format CMOS sensor and image processing engine "EXPEED 3"

Can be set ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and exposure compensation by a dedicated dial. It uses a dialing system in consideration that it can be used easily and intuitively

It is based on the concept that it fuses the telling intuitive dial operation, feel of precision machinery and image quality equivalent to "D4" into a compact, lightweight body with high portability

Dimensions is about 143.5W × 110H × 66.5Dmm, weight about 710g. It realized the smallest and lightest body ever in Nikon FX-format digital SLR camera.

Olympus, high class 10x zoom F2.8 compact digital camera "STYLUS 1"

Olympus Imaging Co. released compact digital camera "STYLUS 1" equipped with  "i.ZUIKO DIGITAL" lens that realized F2.8 at the range of 10.7 x optical (28 ~ 300mm).

Providing all such downsizing, high image quality, brightness in whole and high magnification, it has greatly reduced the subject blurring in telephoto shooting in the dark

Resolution 1.44 million dot, field of view 100%. Being short EVF display time lag, a viewfinder shooting can be performed without stress. Can be carried out shooting while viewing a variety of shooting conditions in real time in EVF

Inherited the image of the OM-D in terms of design, its silhouette of penta prism-shape with a finder and built-in flash bulb is characteristic. Dimensions 116.2W × 87H × 56.5Dmm, weight about 402g, compact and lightweight

Ricoh, "RICOH THETA", new camera that can shoot 360 degrees by a single shutter

Ricoh Imaging Co., Ltd. released the image input device "RICOH THETA" that can shoot the entire celestial sphere image of 360 degrees by a single shutter clicking.

By applying the micro two ocular refractive optical system of own proprietary, it is compatible with shooting of the entire celestial sphere image including upside and down.  Provided a function of correcting the inclination automatically when shooting in a state of tilting camera.

Compact, lightweight design, dimensions 42W × 129H × 22.8Dmm, weight about 95g, giving care also to the portability

Shooting distance is about 10cm ~. Exposure control mode is in auto, exposure compensation can be adjusted in 1/3EV step between -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV.

ISO sensitivity, white balance and shutter speed are all in auto. Recording method, at JPEG (Exif Ver2.3) compliant with DCF2.0. Recording medium is equipped with a built-in memory of 4GB.

Ricoh, compact digital camera "GR" limited model release

Ricoh Imaging Co. will release limited edition compact digital camera in GR series "GR Limited Edition". "GR Limited Edition" will be sold in 5,000 limited edition worldwide.



Based on ”GR” that is already sold expressing "Series highest quality" , Its appearance color, grip and accessories were changed in specification for its special use. On body, treated a green paint of wave tone with a profound feeling.

Shutter button and ring cap are finished in silver. Grip, woodgrain which based on black. Lens name ring is in a diamond cut specification. Accessories, also included in special specification. Food & adapter, painted those in classy shrinkage. Provided also neck strap and soft case of brown leather.

Nikon, the company's first Wi-Fi/GPS built-in DSLR "D5300"

Nikon releases Wi-Fi built-in the "D5300" for the first time as the company's digital single-lens reflex camera.

Equipped with Nikon DX format CMOS sensor with 24,160,000 effective pixels optical low-pass filter specification and the new image processing engine "EXPEED 4". 

Owing to the engine that realized resolving power and processing speed by the high-pixel sensor, it achieves high noise reduction / auto white balance / color reproducibility / gradation processing performance In addition, it is equipped with GPS function, that is for the first time mounting also as Nikon digital single-lens reflex camera. 

In conjunction with Nikon software "View NX 2", image sharing and storage service "NIKON IMAGE SPACE" and conventional map, display the position information of the photographed image on a map, and share images with position information.

Panasonic, "the world's smallest body" mirror interchangeable lens "LUMIX GM"

Panasonic released mirrorless interchangeable lens camera "LUMIX GM" <DMC-GM1K> as a new model of digital camera "LUMIX".  Four colors are available: orange, black, white, and silver. 

Compact body 98.5W × 54.9H × 30.4Dmm is in a big feature that realized the world's smallest size as interchangeable lens digital camera. 16 million effective pixels. Adopted 4/3 Live Mos Sensor in the image sensor. 

By expanding the light-receiving area of photodiode to achieve a wide dynamic range, it is possible to reduce noise also in shooting at the time of high ISO. Venus engine in the image engine. 

By "new two-dimensional noise reduction" and "new multi-process NR", it performs a reduction of noise and highly controlling of noise texture to achieve a clear and excellent image quality in detail descriptiveness even when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity.

Sony, high magnification zoom "RX10" in luxury compact digital camera "RX Series"

Sony, release "DSC-RX10" equipped with 1.0-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor 

and a high-magnification zoom lens of 24mm ~ 200mm in 35mm equivalent 

as a new Premium model of "RX Series" for compact digital camera "Cyber-shot".

It is equipped with a 1.0-inch "Exmor R" CMOS sensor of about 2,020 effective megapixels. 

Adopting the telephoto zoom lens of 24mm ~ 200mm in 35mm terms is in a big feature. 

It is equipped with Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens 

that realized the open F value 2.8 in the whole area. 

Composed of seven aspherical lens including advanced aspherical lens 

"AA (Advanced aspherical) lens" to satisfactorily correct the various aberrations accordingly.

Sony, release mirror-less SLR "α7" with full-size sensor - also "α7R" of low-pass-less

"α7", model equipped with "fast hybrid AF" in 24.3 effective million pixels.

"α7R", model of the low-pass filter-less specification in 36.4 million effective pixels. 

But, "α7R" is not equipped with "fast hybrid" that "a7" is equipped with.　

In the both, mirrorless SLR cameras equipped with a full-size sensor, 

it enhances the sense of resolution by adoption of the image processing engine "BIONZ X"  

Both also support full HD movie shooting. 

It corresponds to the record mode at 24p and 60p. 

In addition, equipped to XLR adapter with a headphone jack and also a sound level meter. 

Further, compatible with "HDMI clear output" 

capable of output to external monitor without displaying OSD.

Panasonic, 10 models of digital cameras of pop and Japanese style pattern, collaboration with Kyoto brand, "SOU • SOU"

“SOU · SOU " is the textile brand of Kyoto which is represented 

by a pop design traditional pattern of Japan.

In collaboration with the brand, the unit, incorporates a taste of Japan . 

It will be released in the limited stores of CLUB Panasonic My MALL and SOU · SOU. 

The model is based on digital camera "DMC-XS1"previously released.