In 2011 Canon won 3 and Nikon 2 TIPA awards, this year Canon won 6 and Nikon 3 only, TIPA award started from 1991 and this year at the TIPA General Assembly 29 member magazines and the Camera Journal Press Club (CJPC) of Japan voted for the best product in each category. The General Assembly selected the best photo and imaging products in 2012 in 40 categories.
The panel selects and acknowledges the outstanding imaging products from the previous 12 month period, and this year awarded prestigious accolades to the following products:
Best Professional Videocamera: Canon C300 Digital Cinema Camera
“It is a great accolade to have received six awards from TIPA. This past year has been exceptional for Canon, with a range of ground-breaking product launches, including the landmark EOS C300 and the much awaited EOS 5D Mark III,” said Kieran Magee, Marketing Director, Professional Imaging, Canon Europe. “The phenomenal reception from the TIPA judging panel highlights Canon’s commitment to imaging excellence and the impressive consumer and professional products we have developed.”
Nikon Wins Three TIPA Awards The TIPA honours have been awarded to the Nikon D5100 (Best Entry-Level DSLR), the Nikon D800 (Best Expert DSLR), and the Nikon SB-910 (Best Professional System Flash)
Panasonic Wins Two TIPA awards
Best CSC Advanced: Panasonic LUMIX GX1
Best CSC Expert Lens: Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ 14-42mm
Olympus Wins Two TIPA awards
Best CSC Entry Level: Olympus PEN E-PL3
Best CSC Fixed Focus Lens: Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm 1:2.0
and more,
Best Premium Camera: Leica M9-P
Best Imaging Innovation: Nokia PureView technology
Best General Compact Camera: Samsung MV800
Third Party Lenses
Best Entry Level DSLR Lens: Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Best Expert DSLR Lens: Sigma APO MACRO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Best CSC Entry-Level Lens: Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
Sony about to make a new product announcement within few weeks, according to latest rumors from SAR, Sony will announce A37 and NEX-C3 successor soon (within few week). We have no specification details or announcement date yet, we will update you soon as we get any information.
Sony may also show its Full-Frame SLT prototype to the world, like they did with the A77 months before the real announcement.
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On march 13th Sony announced Sony A57 SLT, for more visit this page
Soon Panasonic will become the first camera manufacturer to offer Lens and In-Body Image Stabilization. Not stated, but apparently it is designed for micro4 / 3 system camera.
Patent Details (translated by google)
Panasonic patents pending correction for camera shake within the body to achieve miniaturization. Correction There are advantages and disadvantages and each shake in the body in the lens, it is not the best with both. Could it be that Panasonic become the first manufacturer Tsukaiwakeru adaptively in the lens and image stabilization in the body.
Self-interpretation and summary, Patent Document
Patent Publication No. 2012-48215
2012.3.8 Release Date
2010.7.26 filing date
Known art
For the actuator is provided under the direction and the transverse direction, it is difficult to compact
Panasonic’s patent
Imaging element can be moved along the X and Y directions in the fixed frame
Actuator is placed in the bottom left and the bottom right of the image pickup device
Downsizing by providing under the direction of least two actuator
Power section is driven in the direction of the imaging element XY, move along the spiral cam groove
Panasonic announced several new products at NAB – The Panasonic AG-HPX600 P2 HD camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 AVC-Intra recording- new series of memory cards called microP2 card,
Panasonic HPX600 P2
Weighing less than 7 pounds and using low power, the HPX600 incorporates a newly-developed 2/3 type MOS sensor to produce beautiful HD and SD images. The HPX600 will achieve the high sensitivity of F12 (at 59.94 Hz) and a signal-to-noise ratio of 59dB. It supports AVC-Intra100/50, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV as standard. It is 50 Hz and 59.94 Hz switchable for worldwide use.
“With its ultra-light weight and low power consumption, the HPX600 is the first shoulder mount that’s easy on the shoulder while being super-efficient on battery usage,” said Joseph Facchini, Vice President, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. “With its innovative design and selectable options, the HPX600 is upgradability to new technology such as wireless remote from a smart phone and much more.”
AG-HPX600 will be available in the Fall at a targeted suggested list price of less than $16,000 (body only) and less than $18,000 with AG-CVF10 new color viewfinder.
Panasonic 4K Vari-Cam
Panasonic also teased modular 4k Varicam camera during their NAB press conference, the Camera composed of 3 different units which may be upgradeable with new technology from Panasonic like their AVC-Ultra codec.
Kunihiko Miyagi Director of Pro Video at Panasonic said
“The 4K Varicam with a small recording pack that harnesses AVC-Intra444 to its full potential, a modular form that optimizes field operability, and a sensor that faithfully reproduces a full 4K frame. We expect it to be welcomed in the world of 4K2K mastering.”
New microP2 memory Card
The microP2 card will ensure high-speed transfer, high reliability and the writing assurance of all P2 frame rates, formats and codecs, as well as Panasonic’s newest compression platform, up to the AVC-Intra200 mode of AVC-ULTRA, which will be available within 2013.
“Since introducing this Emmy Award-winning, solid-state recording format nearly a decade ago, Panasonic has continued to make improvements to P2,” said John Baisley, Executive Vice President, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA). “The development of the microP2 card brings additional innovation to the owners of the more than 250,000 P2 products in use worldwide.”
The microP2 card and microP2 card adaptor will not support all P2 products. To use the microP2 card adaptor, a firmware upgrade of current P2 hardware is required and a fee will be charged
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The LCD backlight in a dark room or sunlight / bright lights over top LCD of 5D mark III causes the exposure to change, to test it you have to put a body cap and also cover the viewfinder, Then place the camera in “P” mode at ISO800 and press the LCD backlight button.
OR put your 5D mark III under the bright-sunlight
Canon today announced a product advisory for acknowledging the light leak issue,
To Users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera
Thank you for using Canon products.
The phenomenon described below has been confirmed when using the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera.
Canon is now examining the countermeasures and once the countermeasures are decided, we will post the information on our Web site.
Phenomenon
In extremely dark environments, if the LCD panel illuminates, the displayed exposure value may change as a result of the AE sensor’s detection of light from the LCD panel.
Affected Product Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera
Support Once the preparations are complete, we will be making an announcement on our Web site.
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Please register the EOS 5D Mark III. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when service updates are available. If you already registered, please ensure you are opted-in to receive the notification.
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc
Press event for Nikon D3200? According to latest rumors Nikon D3200 may be announced on April 19, Nikon singapore on April 11 posted new Press Conference information on Nikonclub event page with the headline “I am a memory maker”
Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd
Dear NikonClubbers,
A special announcement will be made and you will get to hear it first! Register with us!
NikonClub Event Details :: Press Conference http://www.nikonclub.com.sg/pages/eventregs.asp?id=70
10 lucky registrants will get to join us at Nikon Press Conference held on 19th April 2012, Thursday.
But the Press Conference information is now removed, only few people received the confirmation email (below) upon registering for the event:
Dear ***,
You have registered for the following event, “I AM A MEMORY MAKER” successfully via the Nikon Professional Services site. Please print out this email and bring it along with you to attend the event.
Event Name:
“I AM A MEMORY MAKER”
Reference Number:
19April2012_PC
Event Theme:
Press Conference
Organizer:
Nikon xxx Pte Ltd
Event Date:
19 Apr 2012
Event Time:
12PM to 3PM
Location/Venue:
To be disclosed
If you have any further queries, please contact us at ***.
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In 2011 Canon won 3 and Nikon 2 TIPA awards, this year Canon won 6 and Nikon 3 only, TIPA award started from 1991 and this year at the TIPA General Assembly 29 member magazines and the Camera Journal Press Club (CJPC) of Japan voted for the best product in each category. The General Assembly selected the best photo and imaging products in 2012 in 40 categories.
Sony about to make a new product announcement within few weeks, according to latest rumors from 
Submit your images to motion photo contest, Please submit images that are relatively large, the ideal size being 800 to 1200 pixels or larger on the longest side. Please include a description of your photo, which may include technical information, equipment used, etc.
The LCD backlight in a dark room or sunlight / bright lights over top LCD of 
Press event for Nikon D3200? According to latest rumors Nikon D3200 may be announced on April 19, Nikon singapore on April 11 posted new Press Conference information on Nikonclub event page with the headline “I am a memory maker”
