Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, PMW-F3 and other NEX Wonders

 

Today at CP+ Sony had one of the most interesting booths with many products that were yet been made available to the public and the general press. Nothing really we did not heard about in the past or during CES, but we couldn’t resist sharing some live footages (Video + Photo) of this event for you.
Among the noteworthy product on display we really enjoyed Sony’s approach behind its “Old Meets New” concept where the company display several NEX cameras mounted with some of the best Lens ever made for film cameras. Along side these lenses we also discovered some “Reference Models” of Sony’s future E-mount lenses that will be released later this year as well as in 2012.
Like usual and for the past three consecutive year, Sony displayed its Alpha “Advance Model” the future Alpha 77 DLSR killer with transparent mirror that we all hope to have the pleasure to play with this year.
Sony also displayed its fantastic PMW-F3 Video Camera with a Super 35-equivalent frame size senor and made to compete against RED’s fantastic cameras, as well as Sony’s Future entry level Indy oriented AVCHD NCXAM prototype.
Finally, Sony’s Spring 2011 Cyber-Shot was also on display and we even had the chance to play with Sony’s new External HDMI LCD the CLM-V55.

Sigma’s DP2x in action

 

Announced yesterday ahead of CP+ we had the chance to play for a while with Sigma’s latest DP2x and its improved AF. Of course we did not had the chance to really go deep into our quick test, but we have to admit that the DP2x AF is noticeably faster than on previous model. However a thorough test of this Camera will give us the possibility to really enjoy this little yet major improvement.

First shots and Video of Ricoh’s GRX first Leica M Mount

 

Last week Ricoh made the front page of most Tech Blogs and Photo Magazine by announcing its future CMOS module for Leica M Mount, and today we had the chance to see this new module in Action at CP+.
Unfortunately not available yet for testing, Ricoh however was kind enough for us to let us shoot pictures and video for you without the usual protective glass that protect all prototypes during such event.
Already a fantastic camera, Ricoh’s GRX mounted with Leica M Mount lenses will be just a pure bliss for any serious photographers!

Pentax K-5 Silver, K-r Bonnie Pink in Video and WG-1

 

Announced before, Pentax’s latest models, including the K-5 Silver, funky K-r Bonnie Pink and WG-1/WG-1 GPS were all in display on the manufacturer’s booth.
Despite being a Canon fan boy, I have to admit that Pentax has recently with its K-5 and K-r series made some really impressive cameras that will please most of us, first time shooter or professional.
Anyway, if you are looking for a camera with its “own” personality thanks to a wide range of colors and but need a professional grade photo quality, go and check Pentax, they will definitively have something for you!

JVC GC-PX1 High-speed Camera and Compact 4k2k Concept

JVC Stunning new little High-Speed Camera GC-PX1 has on display today at CP+ 2011, and after spending some time playing with it I have to admit that I’m deeply in love and need to book a sample to review ASAP! Despite its “cheap” plastic the GC-PX1 is really impressive and its 300fps video mode, even in VGA is stunning! Another great little aspect about this camera is it’s surprisingly light body and easy do handle grip design.
Unfortunately only at the “Prototype” stage, JVC displayed a 4K2K version of its GC-PX1 and GY-HM100U that I would love to see made available to the public this year. To be far I don’t give a XXX about 3D but, what I want is to get a real compact 4K2K camera in my pocket… JVC please HURRY-UP!

Nikon introduces the Coolpix P500, P300, L120, S9100, S6100, S4100, S3100 and L23 in Japan

 

Today and almost around the world, Nikon has decided to announced its new line-up of Coolpix camera by introducing eight new models.

Coolpix P500.

The P500 is a compact bridge (115.5×83.7×102.5mm), with a 12.1Mpix censor a 1cm macro mode and a stunning 36x optical Zoom. Announced at around 50,000 Yen, the P500 support SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, ISO 160-3200 and comes with 102Mb of internal memory as well as being capable to record video in 1080p.

Coolpix P300.

The P300 is a compact point and shoot announced in Japan at around 40,000 Yen. This P300 comes with a 12.2Mpix backside illuminated sensor, a 4.2x optical Zoom, ISO 160-1600, SD/SDHC/SDXC with 90Mb of additional internal memory and 1080/30p (H.264) Video

Coolpix L120.

Similar to the P500, the L120 comes however with a 14.1Mpix censor, a 21x Optical Zoom, ISO 160-6400, record video in 720p and just need 4x AA batteries to run.

Coolpix S9100.

Available in three different colors, the S9100 comes with a 12.1Mpix backside illuminated sensor like the P300, a 4cm macro mode, a 18x optical Zoom, ISO 160-1600, SD/SDHC/SDXC with 74Mb of additional internal memory and 1080/30p (H.264) Video

Coolpix S6100.

The cutest of all! Available in three different colors, the S6100 comes with a 16Mpix sensor, a 3cm macro mode, a 7x optical Zoom, ISO 160-1600, SD/SDHC/SDXC with 20Mb of additional internal memory and 1080/30p (H.264) Video.

Coolpix S4100 and S3100.

Both models come with the same basic specifications including a 14Mpix Sensor, ISO80-3100, SD/SDHC/SDXC, 5x optical Zoom and a 720p video mode.
The difference between each models comes however in their respective size, amount of internal memory with 20Mb for the S4100 and 45MB on the S3100 as well as the size of their LCD Monitor with a 3” LCD on the S4100 and just 2.7” on the S3100

Coolpix L23.

Finally the L23 is Nikon’s entry level model with a 5x optical Zoom and 10.1Mpix censor, a 3cm Macro More, ISO80-1600, 22MB of internal memory, SD/SDHC/SDXC and a good old VGA video mode.

Kenko shows-off C-Mount based point and shoot with interchangeable lenses

 

Not sure if you remember these C-Mount based film camera that we were using in the past, but if do and still owns some of them you will be glad to know that Kenko, the Japanese manufacturer has introduced its first prototype of Digital Camera capable supporting these good old C-Mount lenses. Schedule to be available this summer in Japan for 32,000 Yen.

[CP+ 2011] Casio’s Tryx in Video

 

Casio’s Tryx doesn’t need any introduction. Already introduced for the first time at CES this year, then announced in Japan just recently, Casio could not come to DP+ without this very particular camera.
Anyway, if you never had the chance to the see the Tryx in action you are in luck! A nice staff from Casio kindly played with the Tryx for us in front of our camera… Enjoy!

I-O Data first WiDi adaptor to ship this march in Japan

 

I-O Data has announced today that its first WiDi (Wireless Display) display adapter, the WDA-X1 will be available in Japan around March at around 13,125 Yen.
Thanks to this adapter you will be able to stream full HD movie from your WiDi capable computer to your TV.