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Sony A37 and NEX-C3 Successor Coming Soon

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

Panasonic Patent In-body Image Stabilization system

Panasonic Patent - in body image stabilizer

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

via – egami

Panasonic HPX600 P2 and 4K Varicam Camera

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

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.

4K by panasonic

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

Canon Confirms Canon 5D Mark III Light Leak Issue

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

Nikon Singapore special announcement on April 19th

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 ***.

Yours sincerely,
NPS ***

 

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Canon developing C500, a 4K camera for EF and PL mounts

Canon C500

Canon  is developing C500, a 4K resolution camera for both EF and PL mounts, the C500 will features newly developed Super 35mm-equivalent approximately 8.85-megapixel CMOS sensor, the new camera not support 4K-resolution video but outputs 10-bit uncompressed RAW data stream with no de-Bayering and also able to output quad full-HD (3840 x 2160), 2K (2048 x 1080), full HD (1920 x 1080), and other imaging options. All 4K formats can be selected to operate from one to 60 frames per second.

canon 4k
Press Release
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 12, 2012 – Canon Inc. is developing two digital cinematography cameras as part of its acclaimed new Cinema EOS System of professional cinematography products. Designated as the Cinema EOS C500* for use with EF-mount lenses, and the Cinema EOS C500 PL* for use with PL-mount lenses, the cameras will be capable of originating 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) resolution digital motion imagery with uncompressed RAW output for external recording, in response to growing expectations for higher levels of imaging performance in premium Hollywood films and other production markets requiring the utmost in picture quality.

“With the unveiling of our Cinema EOS System last November to great acclaim, Canon marked our full-fledged entry into the motion-picture production market,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “To further serve the needs of Hollywood’s premier filmmakers, Canon is developing the Cinema EOS C500 and Cinema EOS C500 PL digital cinematography cameras, which deliver the added benefit of full 4K motion-image capture to the Cinema EOS System.”

The 4K imaging format is emerging as the new standard for advanced effects and post-production in Hollywood, and it is particularly important for big-budget motion pictures that include scenes compositing live-action cinematography with high-resolution computer-generated imagery. The Cinema EOS C500/C500 PL digital cinematography cameras will not only support 4K-resolution video but also outputs this as a 10-bit uncompressed RAW data stream with no de-Bayering. The cameras offer the additional versatility of being able to output quad full-HD (3840 x 2160), 2K (2048 x 1080), full HD (1920 x 1080), and other imaging options. All of these digital image source formats fully conform to established SMPTE production standards. All 4K formats can be selected to operate from one to 60 frames per second. The cameras employ a 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 signal format during 2K output, which can be selected to operate from one to 60 frames-per-second (fps) as well. If switched to a 10-bit YCrCb 4:2:2 mode, the camera can operate up to 120 fps.

The Cinema EOS C500 simultaneously records in-camera a 50 Mbps HD proxy video to a CF card that is immediately available to support offline editing. Equipped with a newly developed Super 35mm-equivalent approximately 8.85-megapixel CMOS sensor, the cameras will be compatible with Canon’s wide range of interchangeable EF Cinema and PL-mount lenses and EF lenses for Canon SLR cameras. Highly mobile and compact for filmmaking versatility, the Cinema EOS C500/C500 PL digital cinematography cameras – like Canon’s Cinema EOS C300/C300 PL cinematography cameras – provide all of the same ergonomic features, except for the rotating hand grip.

Further details regarding the Cinema EOS C500/C500 PL digital cinematography cameras – including specifications and pricing – have yet to be decided. Plans call for these new products to be launched later this year. In addition to targeting a swift launch of these cameras, Canon will continue to enhance other components of its Cinema EOS System product lineup, which is designed to contribute to the continued advancement of tools for visual expression and the development of cinematic culture.

Canon will display a prototype of the Cinema EOS C500/C500 PL digital cinematography camera at the 2012 NAB Show in booth C4325 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 16 to 19.

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Canon new cinema zoom lenses

Canon new cinema zoom lenses,  the wide-angle zoom CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S (EF mount) and telephoto CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP (PL mount), both lenses are designed for handheld shooting.

Press Release
Canon today announces the development of four new digital cinematography zoom lenses, as the company expands its EF Cinema Lens range to provide greater creative options for video professionals. Joining the seven high-end lenses announced in 2011, the new models support 4K (4,096 x 2,160) resolutions and will be smaller, lighter and more compact – offering outstanding mobility and quality. Available with both EF and PL mounts, the lenses will also be available at competitive prices, offering premium performance to a wider range of users.

The expanded EF Cinema Lens series will include two wide-angle cinema zoom lenses, the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S (EF mount) and CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP (PL mount), alongside two telephoto cinema zoom lenses, the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S (EF) and CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L SP (PL). Ideal for use with next-generation 4K cinema cameras, the new lenses will join Canon’s existing line-up of high-end EF Cinema Lenses in forming the core of the Cinema EOS system, which spans lens, digital cinema camera and DSLR categories.

In addition to compatibility with industry-standard Super 35 mm-equivalent cameras, the four cinema zoom lenses will also offer superior flexibility. Each lens will feature a compact, lightweight body supporting a wide focal range, making them ideal for handheld shooting. Combined with the Canon’s existing high-end EF Cinema primes, the new lenses will offer a greater variety of creative possibilities for video professionals of all types.

Prototypes of the new cinema zoom lenses will be on display at NAB 2012, one of the world’s largest events for the video, broadcasting equipment and digital media industries. NAB 2012 will take place from April 16 to 19 in Las Vegas, USA.