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)