Cameras/Camcorders 
ECM-HW1 Wireless Microphone Is Totally Worth It(3)
Well, after my last post about Choosing the right Sony HD Camcorder, I did purchase one - the HDR-SR10. Unfortunately, the SR11 was just a bit out of my financial reach, but I have been quite satisfied so far with the results of this camera. I will be using the HDR-SR10 to record high definition [...]
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Is An Attractive Point-And-Shoot
As soon as the DSC-T500 was introduced I knew Sony had a winner. We feared the price might be a little on the high side, and while it is (around $350 - $400), the camera offers exceptional capabilities - especially in HD videos. This is a dream camera for consumers looking for a great point-and-shoot [...]
Choosing The Right Sony HD Camcorder
I am in the market for a new HD camcorder as we will be going to CES 2009 in less than a month. We plan on providing HD coverage of the CES experience through Vimeo’s video hosting services. Choosing the right HD camcorder is a bit overwhelming to the novice, however. I’m pretty set on [...]
Master HD Videographer Philip Bloom Reviews Sony PMW-EX3
Philip Bloom is a UK-based Director of Photography, Editor and Director. Bloom is regarded as producing some of the most spectacular images seen from the Sony PMW-EX1, makes vast use of the undercranking and overcranking facilities on this camera, and is an advocate of using 35mm still camera lenses in combination with the EX1 and [...]
Sony 4K Coming To Muvico Theaters
Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group has signed an agreement with Muvico Entertainment that will outfit its existing and new complexes with Sony’s 4K projection technology. Muvico’s Rosemont, Ill., theater was the first theater in the United States to be fully equipped with Sony’s 4K digital projectors and, following the success of that [...]
VRD-MC10 Release Date Pushed Back
The inevitable has occured once again; Sony has announced a product and it will not be released on the date in which it was supposed to. According to Sony Fan, Sony is going to delay the release of the super functional VRD-MC10 portable DVD burner by up to three months. The software set to be [...]
CEATEC: Sony’s DSC-T77 Dissected
The DSC-T77 is touted to be the worlds thinnest touchscreen point-and-shoot camera at 13.9mm with 4x optical zoom and optical-based image stabilization. The body is made of stainless steel, common to the T-Series, and has a 3 inch TFT LCD. This exhibit at CEATEC Japan 2008 is really great because it shows you the intense [...]
Sony Launches 2TB, 1TB and 500GB Security Camera Servers
With the demand for IP-video network surveillance systems on the rise in the United States, Sony is enhancing its line of security solutions with the addition of three hybrid video network surveillance recording servers. The new high definition ready models include the NSR-1050H, the NSR-1100 and NSR-1200 units. Designed to provide users with flexible security [...]
Sony DSLR-A700 v4 Firmware Update Already Available Through Sony Europe
Sony Europe has already taken the lid off the long-awaited v4 firmware update for the Sony DSLR-A700, which is conflicting with Sony (USA) Electronics Blog noting the firmware would officially debut in America on September 16th. Why offer it to European consumers before American consumers? As far as Sony Insider can tell, there will be no difference [...]
Sony At IBC 2008: HVR-5ZE
In business news, Sony is showing off its latest HD professional equipment including just announced HD camera HVR-Z5E at the IFC 2008 taking place in Amsterdam. In addition at this year’s IBC, Sony will also launch the new HYBRID memory recorder, the HVR-MRC1K.
The HVR-MRC1K demonstrates Sony’s commitment to offering ‘HYBRID’ recording options. The choice [...]
DSLR-A900 Available for Pre-Order on SonyStyle
The flagship Sony α (alpha) DSLR raises the bar with impressive features including the world’s highest resolution at 24.6 megapixels, now available on SonyStyle for the pre-order price of $2,999.99USD with 12 months no interest.
Sony HDR-FX1000 HD Camcorder
Today Sony Japan announced a new model of prosumer camcorder HDR-FX1000 which will most likely replace the current model HDR-FX7. Surprisingly your HiDef goodness is still offered to be recorded on good ole MiniDV tape which proved to be a good and trustworthy media. In a couple of years we will most likely witness SSD [...]
New Cyber-Shot T500 With HD Movie Mode
Sony introduced another member to the Cyber-Shot family today at IFA - the 3.5 inch LCD touchscreen DSC-T500. Available in piano black, silver, or red stylings, the T500 is a great point and shoot camera for a soccer Mom or obsessed flickr user. Aside from 10.1 megapixels under the hood, it also has a feature [...]
Sony Japan Intros VRD-MC10 DVD Burner
Sony has updated its portable Handycam-to-DVD recorder series with the introduction of the VRD-MC10. Essentially, a Handycam owner can hook up their device and choose footage from the camera without the aid of a PC and burn it straight to DVD. The VRD-MC10 can accept footage from a variety of sources however, which makes it [...]
Sony Introduces Slim DSC-T700 and DSC-T77 Cyber-Shot Cameras
Sony Japan introduced the touch-screen DSC-T700 and DSC-T77 today, a refresh to their popular T-Series Cyber-Shot cameras. Both models will be released in Japan on September 5th and most likely worldwide soon thereafter. The DSC-T700 will be available in red, pink, gold, silver, and gray while the DSC-T77 will be available in black, silver, green, [...]
Cyber-Shot T-Series Ranks Well Amongst Competitors
The Sony Cyber-shot T series rank highest in customer satisfaction with digital cameras in its respective segment, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Digital Camera Usage and Satisfaction Study released today. In the ultra slim segment, the Sony Cyber-shot T series leads with 794, performing particularly well in all four factors driving customer [...]
