When I initially reported the rumor about a new digital recording binoculars from Sony, I did not believe that such product exists, but today Sony announced the DEV-3 and DEV-5: a new gadget that combines a digital camera, camcorder and binoculars. The low end model costs $1,399.99, the DEV-5 price is $1,999.99. Full details:
Phottix announced a new USB 3.0 memory card reader: “USB 3.0 is fast, 10x faster than USB 2.0. Phottix is offering this stylish white card reader to make the most of the newest, fastest format. With read/write speeds of 4800 Mbp, the Phottix Turbo USB 3.0 Ultra Speed Card Reader accepts Compact Flash (CF) cards, […]
Bloomberg and WSJ published articles that Kodak’s patents are probably worth $3 billion and the company has started marketing them to potential buyers that could include Microsoft, Samsung, and even Google. The company’s equity is currently valued at $600 million after a series of negative financial news.
Some additional specs for the Sony NEX-5N mirrorless camera: 0.02 seconds shutter lag time 3 in. 921k dots touch screen LCD AF tracking can be enabled from the touchscreen Improved audio quality during video recording New OLED viewfinder with eye proximity sensor (similar to the Fuji X100) will be available as an accessory.
This is a picture of the Sony a77 EVF which shows 19 AF points (11 of them are cross type):
Samsung NX200 camera is already registered with the Korean Radio Research Agency which is a clear indication that the camera will be released in the next month or so (see previous reports on RRA filings): Samsung NX20 model will be released in January, 2012. All previously announced and upcoming lenses are also registered with RRA:
The new Nissin Di866 MARK II flash is now in stock at B&H: Nikon version Canon version Sony version Here are some video previews:
Nauticam announced a new underwater housing NA-GF2 for Panasonic Lumix GF2 camera. The housing has a depth rating of 100m and it will cost $1750. Shipping will start on August 20, 2011.
