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Low-Cost Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Targets Entertainment

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:15:39 +0000

On Wednesday, Sony Ericsson rolled out its version of a low-cost smartphone running the Android operating system. The Xperia X8 is billed as an “entertainment” smartphone with a touchscreen.

The social-media twist on the Xperia X8 is called Timescape. The feature offers quick access to all of a user’s social-networking sites, as well as a single button for one-click access to entertainment content like Sony Ericsson FM radio, video streaming, and video viewing.

The entertainment-focused Xperia X8 sets the stage for game play with games from the Android Market or watching clips on YouTube, browsing the web, or downloading music. The device comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 3.2-megapixel camera with video-recording functionality. Users can upload videos to Facebook, complete with geotagging and the ability to create albums.

Market Segmenting

“The smartphone market overall is growing, and now we are seeing stratification,” said Avi Greengart, an analyst at Current Analysis. “As the market grows and smartphones become more popular, the vendors are segmenting the market and targeting different price points with different products. It’s a good thing. It means that the smartphone market is maturing.”

The Xperia X8, with its entertainment focus, is one example of that stratification. So are low-priced Android phones. Timo Maassmann, product marketing manager for Xperia X8, stressed the Xperia X8′s “more accessible price point.” The price is less than 200 euros (US$246) in selected markets.

Greengart said Android opens the door to lower-cost devices because handset makers don’t have to invest in the operating system, though many have IP costs that mitigate that savings. With Apple and Research In Motion leading the way on lower-cost smartphones, he said, it is natural to see Android devices follow suit.

“In the U.S., subsidies are lower than in some markets and higher than others. So you’ve got a $99 iPhone and a… Details

Sony Releases PS3 Content To Boost Sales of 3-D TVs

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:48:37 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment and its sister company, Sony Electronics, will take a giant leap into the 3-D gaming market Friday as it unleashes stereoscopic games that take advantage of a PlayStation 3 firmware update from April. While the gaming platform has been 3-D-ready since then, Sony did not release content until now, and the company is hoping its game console will boost sales of its new Bravia 3-D TVs.

The Race Is On

The new 3-D content announced by Sony on its official PlayStation blog Thursday are WipEout HD, a futuristic racing game; Super Stardust HD, a space battle game; and new content for the 2007 game PAIN, which allows players to fling their avatars into objects with a catapult. There is also a 3-D demo for a single-player race game, MotorStorm Pacific Rift.

The 3D-capable Bravia is available now for pre-order online and will ship to retailers later this month. The cost ranges from $2,099 for a 40-inch set to $4,999 for a 60-inch set. The most expensive model comes with two pairs of active-shutter glasses and a 3-D transmitter, which must be purchased separately for cheaper models.

Sony’s pairing of PlayStation with Bravia seems to put the company in a strong position at a time when 3-D TVs command big price tags for relatively little benefit. While ESPN plans to air the World Cup in 3-D, current programming is sporadic.

“What we’re seeing is that 3-D TV is gaining in popularity, but lack of content will be an issue,” said Jason Blackwell, head of the digital home division at ABI Research. “Sony has the TVs, the Blu-ray players, and then the PS3s as an add-on to generate additional sales and content.” With a firmware update, Sony’s Blu-ray players will be 3-D capable.

Since the 3-D content on PS3 is useless without a 3-D TV,… More info

Samsung, Sony chiefs may discuss 3D TV deals, LCD supplies

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:26:42 +0000

Reuters – Just days after unveiling a Sony-branded Internet TV with Google, Sony’s chief executive is set to meet rival Samsung Electronics, for possible alliances, as the Japanese consumer electronics maker aims to turn its TV business profitable with aggressive sales targets. Details

Best Photo and Imaging products

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 07:32:57 +0000

DSLR Cameras

Best DSLR Professional: Nikon D3s

Nikon D3S is FX-format professional digital SLR camera! Like the D3 before it, D3S brings a new level of flexibility and an uncompromising HD D-Movie mode for Nikon D-SLRs professionally. In D3S is meticulously designed for professional photographers, whose tasks demand nothing less than the ability to capture extreme image fidelity and stunning detail. The camera is ideal for sports and reportage photo-journalism

Best DSLR Expert: Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D e designed for demanding users. EOS 7D shows that using a small sensor APS-C is not an obstacle for achieving high image quality. The new CMOS 18MP, EOS 7D provides superb results up to 3200 ISO. Photographers will love the action shooting 1/8000s shutter speed and ultra-fast frame rates. Exceptional HD video camera that makes the choice of professional video creators.

Best DSLR Advanced: Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i

With its 18MP sensor, Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i compete with more expensive competitors. This advanced DSLR includes 1920 x 1080 Full-HD video mode, effective Live View, an impressive number of settings and functions and is dedicated to demanding users, but definitely for use by all amateur photographers and enthusiasts. An excellent compromise between price and quality.

Best DSLR Entry Level: Pentax K-x

Choose a camera that redefines the entry-level digital SLR category. The PENTAX K-x offers high-end features including Live View, HD video and photographic performance that challenges higher class models. Pentax Kx has a 12.4 megapixel sensor, a large 2.7 inch LCD display, and can do Widescreen HD 720p video at 24 FPS.

Lenses

Best Professional Lens: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II telephoto zoom lens has been developed for use with digital and film based Nikon SLR cameras. A number of unique Nikon technologies have been adopted for this lens, including the use of seven ED glass elements, Nano Crystal Coat, a vibration reduction (VR II) system that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four steps, and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This fast f/2.8 Zoom-Nikkor lens is perfect for sports, photojournalism and wildlife photography.

Best Expert Lens: Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

With its precision optics, compact size and wide 75 degree angle of view, the Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens is an excellent choice for sharp, high-contrast shots when you’re working indoors, with people in groups, or in landscapes and urban scenes. It’s also ideal when you want a panoramic or inclusive shot with lots of detail. Mounted on your compatible Sony Alpha DSLR camera, this lightweight wide-angle lens provides a near-standard 42mm focal length (35mm equivalent). With wide-angle optics and deep depth of field, this lens creates sharp, high-contrast photos that capture more detail in both foreground and background; its compact size and light weight make it an ideal lens to carry when traveling or for long shooting sessions; and a built-in sliding lens hood protects your optics and makes it faster to switch lenses.

Best Entry Level Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS

Designed for use on APS-C sensor DSLR cameras, this universal level corresponds to 26 105 mm (equivalent). Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 differs from standard models of university diaphragm aperture (f/2.8-4), OS function to stabilize and appreciate autofocus system HSM. Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS is a modern, good zoom and makes high-end optical features are available to all at low cost.

Camcorders

Best Expert Camcorder: JVC Everio GZ-HM1

Everio GZ-HM1 possible to make videos with the extension Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels) with a frequency of 60 frames per second. The camera is equipped with 10.6 megapixel CMOS matrix back backlight, which enables shooting in places with low light up without difficulty. Sensitivity of the Everio GZ-HM1 reach ISO 6400. Digital camera belonging to semi Everio camcorders. In innovation used lens Konica Minolta company equipped with 10 optical zoom folded and having the ability to capture video in H.264 format. The video can be instantly uploaded to YouTube or iMovie, without the need for further processing. The camera is equipped with built-in flash memory capacity within the 64 GB. Storage capacity can be increased through the slot drive memory SD / SDHC (32 GB). Camcorder Everio GZ-HM1 maintain a special proprietary technology for image stabilization A. I. S. (Advanced Image Stabilizer). The camera allows taking pictures with 10 megapixel extension. It is also possible to shoot video with slow rate to 600 frames per second. The link between innovation and monitor or television is carried out through HDMI port.

Photo Monitors

Best Photo Monitor: Eizo Color Edge CG243W

The ColorEdge CG243W is a 24.1-inch monitor for still and moving image color work such as digital photography, soft proofing, and post production. It features an in-plane switching (IPS) panel, 12-bit hardware calibration, a 3D look-up table, and uniform brightness and color across the screen. EIZO’s ColorNavigator calibration software is bundled with the CG243W and can be used with a measurement device to calibrate the monitor in less than five minutes. EIZO ColorEdge CG243W Wins TIPA 2010 Award for Best Photo Monitor

Sony Alpha 800

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:53:52 +0000

There has been some rumors going around the internet about a new Sony Alpha 800 Digital Camera.

Specs:

15.2 MP full frame sensor exmor R (new technology)
95% coverage, 0.7x magnification optical pentaprism
100-25600 ISO
8 frame/sec
SSI, same a900 OVF, new AF system,
GPS and WiFi built-in
3.5 in. LCD display
Pop-up flash
Flash sync (1/500)
Camera level
23 AF sensors
Quick Live View
Video Full HD
Dust/splashes sealed
Aluminum-magnesium alloy body
Released early September, 2009
Price ~ 1,850.00 USD

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Top Sony Camcorders

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:20:00 +0000

TOP 10 Sony Camcorders worth to buy.

(Last Updated: May 6, 2009)

Standart Definition: Recording media: HDD or Memory Stick:

SONY DCR-SR37E

Digital video camera with a hybrid MPEG2 recording on built-in 60GB HDD or Memory Stick (Memory Card buy extra). Special 3G sensor and buffer memory to prevent shocks from HD. Super precision Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Tessar, 60x Optical Zoom / 2000x Digital Zoom Lens. Camera function. SteadyShot image stabilizer. Fast USB 2.0 interface. Dolby ® Digital 2CH recording with built-in Zoom microphone. Function for editing material shot of a camera. Easy DVD recording function One touch DVD burn. New Face Index and Film Roll Index for easy searching in the shot material.

store	price
Amazon.co.uk	GBP 257.00
Electron.bg	BGN 714.90

SONY DCR-SR57E

Digital video camera with a hybrid MPEG2 recording on built-in 80GB HDD or Memory Stick (Memory Card buy extra). Special 3G sensor and buffer memory to prevent shocks from HD. Super precision Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Tessar, 60x Optical Zoom / 2000x Digital Zoom Lens. Camera function. SteadyShot image stabilizer. Fast USB 2.0 interface. 5.1 surround recording with built-in Zoom microphone. Function for editing material shot of a camera. Easy DVD recording function One touch DVD burn. New Face Index and Film Roll Index for easy searching in the shot material.

store	price
Amazon.co.uk	GBP 299.95
Electron.bg	BGN 848.90

SONY DCR-SR77E

Digital video camera with a hybrid MPEG2 recording on built-in 80GB HDD or Memory Stick (Memory Card buy extra). Special 3G sensor and buffer memory to prevent shocks from HD. Super precision Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Tessar, 25x Optical Zoom / 2000x Digital Zoom Lens. 1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD. Camera function. SteadyShot image stabilizer. Fast USB 2.0 interface. 5.1 surround recording with built-in Zoom microphone. Function for editing material shot of a camera. Easy DVD recording function One touch DVD burn. New Face Index and Film Roll Index for easy searching in the shot material.

store	price
Amazon.co.uk	GBP 254.99
Electron.bg	BGN 948.90

High Definition: Recording media: Memory Stick Duo™

SONY HDR-CX105E

TOP-END ExmorTM CMOS digital video camera with 8GB internal memory, recording 1920 x 1080i HD (High Definitoin video) in the AVCHD format on the Memory Stick DuoTM. Excellent video and photos up to 4.0MP resolution of super high quality 10x Optical Zoom / 120x Digital Zoom, Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Tessar ® lens and high light sensitive with ClearVid sensor technology. xvColour system for natural, vivid colors and contrast. New BIONZ processor and D-Range Optimiser automatically compensation contrast and exposure. USB 2.0 interface. HDMI output for direct playback in HD on appropriate HD ready TVs. Bright 2,7 “wide Clear Photo Plus LCD monitor. Stabilizer SteadyShot. Dual Rec function for simultaneous recording of the 2.3 megapixel photos in the video. Built-in memory 8GB collected to 3 hours HD recording of excellent quality.

store	price
Amazon.co.uk	GBP 429.00
Electron.bg	BGN 1,299.90

SONY HDR-CX106E

TOP-END ExmorTM CMOS digital video camera, recording 1920 x 1080i HD (High Definitoin video) in the AVCHD format on the Memory Stick DuoTM. Excellent video and photos up to 4.0MP resolution of super high quality 10x Optical Zoom / 150x Digital Zoom, Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Tessar ® lens and high light sensitive with ClearVid sensor technology. xvColour system for natural, vivid colors and contrast. New BIONZ processor and D-Range Optimiser automatically compensation contrast and exposure. USB 2.0 interface. HDMI output for direct playback in HD on appropriate HD ready TVs. Bright 2,7 “wide Clear Photo Plus LCD monitor. Stabilizer SteadyShot. Dual Rec function for simultaneous recording of the 2.3 megapixel photos in the video. Built-in memory 8GB collected to 3 hours HD recording of excellent quality.

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PhotoPavilion.bg	BGN 1,234.00
Electron.bg	BGN 1,299.90

High Definition: Recording media: HDD + Memory Stick Duo™

SONY HDR-SR10E

TOP-END ClearVid CMOS digital video camera with Full HD 1920×1080 video recording at high bit-rate (16Mbps) on a 40GB built-in HDD. Excellent video and photos with 4.0MP resolution of high quality 15x Optical Zoom / 180x Digital Zoom, Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Sonnar T * lens and a high light sensitive CMOS sensor with Exmor technology for high quality in low light. Super SteadyShot optical stabilizer of picture. xvColour system for natural, vivid colors and contrast. New powerful BIONZ processor. D-Range Optimiser for automatic adjustment of exposure and contrast. Memory Stick DuoTM slot. Hybrid video recording on the HDD and Memory Stick. Advanced Dual Rec – high quality recording images during video recording. Face Detection system of excellent quality in portrait photos. Recording 5.1 surround sound with a new zoom microphone. USB 2.0 interface. HDMI output for direct playback in HD on appropriate Full HD / HD ready TVs. Built-in flash. Bright 2,7″ Clear Photo LCD Plus monitor. New menu with Film Roll Index, Face Index, Highlight Index for easy placement of the scenes shot material. Excellent choice for fans of video shooting.

store	price
Amazon	USD 649.00
Electron.bg	BGN 1,699.90

SONY HDR-SR12E

TOP-END ClearVid CMOS digital video camera with Full HD 1920×1080 video recording at high bit-rate (16Mbps) on the 120GB built-in HDD. Excellent video and photos with 4.0MP resolution of high quality 15x Optical Zoom / 180x Digital Zoom, Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Sonnar T * lens and a high light sensitive CMOS sensor with Exmor technology for high quality in low light. Super SteadyShot optical stabilizer of picture. xvColour system for natural, vivid colors and contrast. New powerful BIONZ processor. D-Range Optimiser for automatic adjustment of exposure and contrast. Memory Stick DuoTM slot. Hybrid video recording on the HDD and Memory Stick. Advanced Dual Rec – high quality recording images during video recording. Face Detection system of excellent quality in portrait photos. Recording 5.1 surround sound with a new zoom microphone. USB 2.0 interface. HDMI output for direct playback in HD on appropriate Full HD / HD ready TVs. Built-in flash. Bright 2,7″ Clear Photo LCD Plus monitor. New menu with Film Roll Index, Face Index, Highlight Index for easy placement of the scenes shot material. Excellent choice for fans of video shooting.

store	price
Amazon	USD 1,356.26
PhotoPavilion.bg	BGN 2,399.00

SONY HDR-XR520V

HIGH-END digital video camera, recording 1920 x 1080i HD (High Definitoin video) in the AVCHD format. New hypersensitive ExmorTM R CMOS sensor. Hybrid recording on built-in 240GB HDD or Memory Stick Duo. Excellent video and photos up to 12.0MP resolution of super high quality 12x Optical Zoom, an advanced Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Tessar ® G lens and high light sensitive with ClearVid sensor technology. xvColour system for natural, vivid colors and contrast. New BIONZ processor and D-Range Optimiser automatically compensation contrast and exposure. USB 2.0 interface. HDMI output for direct playback in HD on appropriate HD ready TVs. Bright 3,2 “Wide Xtra Fine LCD monitor. SteadyShot stabilizer with New Active Mode. Dual Rec function for simultaneous recording of photos during video recording. Face Detection and Smile Shutter function. Built-in GPS. Record 5.1 surround sound with zoom function microphone.

store	price
Amazon	USD 1,499.96
Electron.bg	BGN 2,798.90

Sony Bravia x2550

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:53:35 +0000

Sony Japan present new x-series full HD LCD TV- bravia x2550. Comes with a reflective piano-black style, with HDTV a resolution of 1920 x 1080, both analog and digital tuner, a HDMI 1080p output, BRAVIA Engine and Sony’s new x.v.Color technology, Ethernet LAN connectivity, and built-in 11W stereo speakers.

Sony Bravia X2550 Series LCD HDTV is expected to hit the Japan market in April 25th. Price is set at 420,000 Yen ($3,500), 490,000 Yen ($4,120), and 720,000 Yen ($6,100) for the 40, 46, and 52-inch model respectively.

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DSLR Cameras

Best DSLR Professional: Nikon D3s

Best DSLR Expert: Canon EOS 7D

Best DSLR Advanced: Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i

Best DSLR Entry Level: Pentax K-x

Lenses

Best Professional Lens: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Best Expert Lens: Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

Best Entry Level Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS

Camcorders

Best Expert Camcorder: JVC Everio GZ-HM1

Photo Monitors

Best Photo Monitor: Eizo Color Edge CG243W

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Standart Definition: Recording media: HDD or Memory Stick:

SONY DCR-SR37E

SONY DCR-SR57E

SONY DCR-SR77E

High Definition: Recording media: Memory Stick Duo™

SONY HDR-CX105E

SONY HDR-CX106E

High Definition: Recording media: HDD + Memory Stick Duo™

SONY HDR-SR10E

SONY HDR-SR12E

SONY HDR-XR520V

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