Pioneer – “BDP-3120-K/W” – compact Blu-ray disk player compatible with several different playing formats

Pioneer - "BDP-3120-K/W" - compact Blu-ray disk player compatible with several different playing formats

Pioneer is releasing “BDP-3120-K/W” – a compact Blu-ray disk player compatible with several different playing formats.

It is able to play smartphone/PC contents, BD-R/RE(BDAV), DVD (AVCREC/VR mode/ CPRM), AVCHD images. Also, JPEG, MP3, WMA, WMV, FLAC, MKV etc files saved in USB memory can be playable. It can play the same files as “BDP-160″ except MPO.

Release date: May
Size: 360 mm x 39 mm x 208 mm
Weight: 1.2 kg

Pioneer – “BDP-160″ – Blu-ray disk player that can play movies on smart devices without a Wi-Fi environment and is compatible with several different playing formats

Pioneer - "BDP-160" - Blu-ray disk player that can play movies on smart devices without a Wi-Fi environment and is compatible with several different playing formats

Pioneer is releasing Blu-ray disk player “BDP-160″ with Wi-Fi Direct functionality that allows wireless connections to smart devices without a Wi-Fi environment.

“BDP-160″ also has Wi-Fi functionality so it can connect to a smartphone wirelessly by using a Wi-Fi network.

It’s able to play smartphone/PC contents, 3D still image file (MPO), BD-R/RE(BDAV), DVD (AVCREC/VR mode/CPRM), AVCHD images. Also, JPEG, MP3, WMA, WMV, FLAC, MKV etc files saved in USB memory can be playable.

It has an HDMI terminal, optical digital output terminal, analog 2ch audio output terminal, LAN terminal and USB terminal.

Release date: June
Size: 435 mm x 58 mm x 250 mm
Weight: 2 kg

Sony outs a new Digital Picture Frame in Japan with Full AVCHD support

Sony outs in Japan a new S-Frame Digital Picture frame with the DPF-HD800! Announced for a launch at the end of January at around 14,000 Yen, the DPF-HD800 is a nice little 8″ Digital Frame with a 800×480 Display with a 200cd/m2 Brightness and full support of full HD AVCHD Videos at 28Mbps in 60p as well as Mp4, Motion JPEG and even MPEG-1 Videos! This new frame comes by default with 2GB of internal memory and support of Memory Stick Duo (PRO/PRO-HG) and SDXC Cards.

Sony unveils new powerful HandyCam camcorder with the HDR-PJ790V

Sony outs in Japan and in the USA at CES several HandyCam camcorders (see the full list below), but by far the most interesting one of all is the almighty HDR-PJ790V a 24.1Mpix Camcorder with a top-mounted 5.1 ch surround sound mic, 96GB flash memory, multi-interface shoe allowing optional Wi-Fi and XLR box compatibility, wide angle 26mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Sonar Lens with hood, and built-in projector (35lm) with external device input – about $1599
Entry HD
HDR-CX220: Full HD 60p, …

JVC outs three new everio in Japan with the GZ-VX895, GZ-V675 and GZ-E565

JVC announced yesterday three new Everio Camcorders for the Japanese market. The first two models are the GZ-VX895/GZ-V675 which are technically identical with the exception of Wi-Fi and 64GB of internal memory for the GZ-VX895 and just 32GB of the GZ-V675. Both models comes with a BSI 12.76Mpix CMOS Sensor, a 10x optical Zoom and 21 Digital Zoom. Both camera shoot full HD videos in AVCHD, comes with a 16:9 3″ screen as well as support SDXC Cards.
Also note that the GZ-VX895 thanks to …

Sony to release XAVC 4K video spec, licensees include Apple, Adobe

Sony to release XAVC video format SDK to 4K developers

Sony has announced that it’ll release an SDK to 4K developers this month for its recently launched XAVC video format used by the new F5 and F55 CineAlta camcorders. The new specification uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression, which allows up to 12-bit color depth, 60 fps shooting speed at 4k and 180 fps in HD. So far, fourteen companies including Adobe and Apple have signed on as licensees, and Sony says the format may come to consumer products as well. Details of the program along with an SDK will arrive this month, just in time for a possible Ultra HD onslaught.

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Panasonic Introduces The AG-AF100A Series with 10 Bit 4:2:2 HD support

Panasonic Corporation will release the new AG-AF100A Series Memory Card Camera Recorder in November 2012. The AG-AF100A Series is the professional HD camera recorder with a Micro Four Thirds mount. As with the conventional model AG-AF100 Series, AG-AF100A Series can use a wide range of lenses including Micro Four Thirds compatible DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) lenses and Cinema lenses with a mount adapter. AG-AF100A Series also features two-channel XLR audio input terminals and more …

Panasonic finally announces a launch date for its flagship GH3 Camera in Japan

If, like we are, in love with Panasonic GH Series you will be please to hear that the Japanese manufacturer finally announced the launch date of its new GH3 Series in Japan.
Starting from December 13th you will have to choose between the Body Only GH3 (130,000 Yen), the GH3H and its 14-140mm lens (190,000 Yen) and the GH3A and its X VARIO 12,35mm lens (220,000 Yen).
Now while there is no doubt that the GH3 is an incredible camera, Panasonic’s new steep price just make me wonder why on earth …

BDP-SX910, Sony’s latest 9″ Portable BD Player

In a world where VOD services are available pretty much everywhere and where Tablets and other PMP comes with up to 64GB of internal memory, Sony seems that it is still relevant to bring portable Blu-Ray and DVD player on the market. Granted that in Japan it is illegal to RIP DVDs and Blue-Ray, strangely however you can rent and purchase Movies and BD-R or DVD-R is most of Japanese Movie Rental shops. Anyway! If you are a sucker for these king o devices I am sure that you will be delighted to …

Panasonic out the GH3 with WiFi and 72Mbps HD video!

The Lumix GH1 was at its launch a game changer, sure this Micro-Four Thirds mirrorless shooter was not perfect, and photos were not that amazing in bad conditions, but its full HD Video mode has breath-taking, and if like I did you tweaked the GH1 firmware to unleash its real potential you have here my friends a cheap and amazing full HD Camera. The GH2 came with its enhancement, but today’s upgrade from Panasonic with its GH3 is a gift from god!
First of all the GH3 comes with a nice …