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Sony is on a roll with some fairly incredible product unveilings this morning. The Alpha A65 is almost an afterthought when compared to today’s NEX-7 and A77 announcements, but this $900 (body only) DSLR targets the vastly popular entry-level category, while still including a new OLED electronic viewfinder, 24.3 megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor, and 1080 / 60p AVCHD video capture. Many of the A77’s other features made the cut as well, including Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology, an ISO range of 100-16,000, object tracking autofocus, and a high-speed shooting mode (though the pricier model can shoot 12 fps, compared to 10 fps on the A65). You will be missing out on the A77’s nifty three-way tilt and swivel LCD, though the A65’s display does support tilt. Also missing is a 19-point AF sensor (the A65’s has 15 points), a secondary text LCD, and support for an optional vertical grip. Jump past the break for a brief video walkthrough from Sony, along with a sneak peek at the A77.

Continue reading Sony announces entry-level A65, adds yet another DSLR to the Alpha family

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During our trip to Sony HQ earlier this summer to check out the NEX-C3, company reps hinted that the best was yet to come — and held true to their word. Today’s NEX-7 release breaks a handful of digicam records, becoming not only the first mirrorless camera to pack a 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor, but the first APS-C cam of any shape and size to smash through this notable barrier — potentially delivering unparalleled image quality for a camera of its size. Sony’s new flagship mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC) also features the same OLED viewfinder included with its brand-new Alpha A77, delivering XGA (1024 x 768-pixel) resolution directly to your eye. There’s also 1080 / 60p AVCHD video capture, a full-size hot shoe, and a completely redesigned “Tri-Navi” interface. We spent a few minutes with a pre-production NEX-7 earlier this month — jump past the break for our initial impressions.

Continue reading Sony unveils NEX-7: 24.3 MP sensor, OLED viewfinder, $1199 price tag (video)

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Camera manufacturers seem to have forgone the straw method for deciding which order to push out their press releases this time around, opting for old-fashioned alphabetical order instead. Yesterday Canon announced a trio of new PowerShots, and now Nikon is doubling down with six new cams, to be followed very soon by … another company later this morning. First off the assembly line is the $500 Coolpix P7100, with its 10.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 7.1x zoom lens, 921k-dot tilting LCD, and manual controls. Photogs looking to jump in the pool, point-and-shoot in tow will probably be more interested in the $380 AW100, which includes a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, 5x lens, 1080p video capture, built-in GPS, and water resistance to 33 feet. Next up is the $430 S1200pj (pj, for projector). We’ve never actually seen anyone using the built-in projector in Nikon’s digicams, but it’s a fun gimmick nonetheless. This model adds iOS compatibility, letting you project 60-inch iPad videos at a whopping 20 lumens. It also has a 14.1 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom, 720p video, and a 3-inch LCD.

If style is your game, the $300 S100’s sleek design won’t go unnoticed, regardless of whether you opt for red, black, purple and gold (oh, definitely go with the gold). There’s also a 16 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom, 1080p video, and 3D capture. If a superzoom is in the cards, the $330 S8200 is worth a look, with its 14x Nikkor lens, 16.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, 1080p video, and 3-inch 921k-dot LCD. Its thinner sibling, the S6200 is also less expensive, retailing for $230. You’ll need to settle for a 10x optical zoom, 16 megapixel sensor, 720p video, and a 2.7-inch LCD, however. All six digicams are slated to ship in September. Jump past the break for a trio of Nikon press releases, detailing each model.

Continue reading Nikon announces Coolpix P7100, ruggedized AW100 and four S-series point-and-shoots

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Microsoft: Windows Phone Tango will be minor update, is meant for low-end handsets originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s been a bumpy ride, but we’re back with a new episode of the Engadget HD Podcast. This week brings multiple CableCARD tuners, iPad apps and even a few new projectors. Naturally, we eventually get into the discussion of the latest predictions for Media Center, but while Microsoft figures out where the Xbox 360 fits into its ecosystem, Sony’s snagged a sweet exclusive in the form on NFL Sunday Ticket. Finally, we wrap things up with what we’re watching this week and of course, some football talk.

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04:56 – Comcast’s Xfinity app debuts on Blackberry, updated on iOS
08:18 – Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,499
10:12 – Elgato HDHomeRun iPad app brings (some) cable channels to the tablet
14:28 – SiliconDust delivering HDHomeRun Prime preorders, 3 tuner ships next week
19:48 – HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner hands-on
21:00 – Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB tuner priced at $299, ships September 19th
29:04 – Sony drops PS3 price to $250 in US, €250 in Europe
34:00 – DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall
42:00 – Must See HDTV (August 22nd – 28th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 262 – 08.23.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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