Archive for the ‘Videocams’ Category
Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
Initially launched in February this year, the 4K camcorder has just debuted in Singapore. The FDR-AX43 is now available on Sony’s online store at S$1,699.
Sony FDR-AX43 Compact 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder for bloggers
The FDR-AX43 was developed for content creators and vloggers looking to produce footage that’s of better quality than that from a smartphone.
My Take:
Overall the Sony FDR-AX43 is an excellent camcorder for vlogger looking to improve video quality beyond that of a smartphone and desires an in-built gimbal for more professional footage, with good sound recording thrown in.
The camcorder is the newest member of a line-up that includes the AX33 and AX53, with its main addition being an in-built gimbal mechanism and its Balanced Optical SteadyShot technology for capturing smooth, natural and high-quality video footage.
So instead of purchasing and lugging around an external gimbal setup, it was a pleasure just using the compact FDR-AX43 during shooting.
When sitting down or just standing still, the footage came out totally free of shake.
The flip-screen of the Sony FDR-AX43 can be rotated 180 degrees for taking selfies.
But it’s when you’re walking (or even slightly jogging) that the embedded gimbal does its magic, producing smooth footage that doesn’t look like an amateur Blair Witch Project.
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Tags:4K, AV, camcorder, gimbal, handycam, Lazada, reviews, Singapore, Sony, video, vlogger
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Thursday, November 21st, 2019
Arlo’s latest home security camera solution features 2K HDR, integrated spotlight with color night vision, 160-degree field of view, two-way audio and cloud-based Smart Hub. Prices below.
The new Arlo Pro 3 features 2K resolution with high dynamic range (HDR), an integrated spotlight with color night vision and a wide 160-degree field of view.
The Arlo Pro 3 is designed to provide home and small business owners with a high-performance, simple, wire-free security solution.
Arlo’s Current Lineup
Arlo currently offers the entry level Arlo 2 (HD video), today’s mid-tier new Arlo 3 (2K HDR) and the flagship Arlo Ultra (4K video).
It also has the Arlo Go stand-alone camera with SIM card slot for commercial usage in remote places without an existing Wi-Fi network.
Pro 3 is suitable for both indoors or outdoors and offers good image quality for DIY security that anyone can easily install in minutes and monitor from anywhere using the Arlo app.
The Arlo Pro 3 also includes a new Smart Hub that securely manages network traffic to the camera in addition to enhancing power and Wi-Fi performance for better range and battery life.
Completing the security solution, Pro 3 comes with a three-month trial of Arlo Smart, Arlo’s AI and computer vision-based service that delivers advanced detection of people, vehicles, animals and packages.
The Arlo Smart Hub (left) is the nexus of your home security camera network. Plug it into your Internet router to access Arlo Smart on the cloud.
In addition, Arlo Smart enables personalised notifications with custom activity zones and cloud storage for video recordings up to 2K in resolution.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Arlo, cameras, connected, IoT, security, Singapore, smart homes
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Friday, September 30th, 2016
The new store is the second store along Orchard Road in Singapore, and is located on the 3rd floor (#03-01/01A) of the popular mall Wisma Atria.
Sony Store Wisma Atria is the brand’s sixth retail outlet in Singapore.
The new store will showcase the latest consumer electronics from the Japanese company.
Sony Store Wisma Atria will be opened to the public from 1 October 2016, from 10:30am to 9:30pm daily.
These include the recently announced top-of-the-line Z9D series of BRAVIA 4K TVs, as well as the new flagship range of Signature Series High-Resolution Audio (HRA) products.
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Tags:accessories, audio, audiovisual, AV, cameras, electronics, opening, Singapore, Sony, stores, TVs, video, Wisma Atria
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Thursday, September 29th, 2016
The new action cams and accessories will be available at all Sony Stores, Sony Centres and selected Sony authorised dealers in Singapore. Prices below.
The new Sony FDR-X3000R 4K (left) and HDR-AS300R (right) action cams.
Announced at IFA 2016, the new action cams offer features such as the Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ (B.O.SS) image stabilisation, a new ZEISS ® wide-angle lens with a more natural image reproduction and reduced distortion, as well as the ability to provide full control of shooting and on/off power settings with a new and improved new Live-View Remote.
The new Live-View Remote (RM-LVR3) is approximately 30 per cent smaller than its predecessor and can be attached to an array of mount accessories.
Prices and availability for the new action cams.
It can even be worn like a wristband and secured to various accessories like the Shooting Grip (VCT-STG1) or the new Finger Grip (AKA FGP1).
Users can control the Action Cam via their smartphones or tablets with ease.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags:4K, action cams, Singapore, Sony, video
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
Both cameras are designed for use in extreme low-light conditions. The ME20F-SH (S$31,029) will be available from May 2016, while the ME200S-SH (S$TBA) will be available from August.
Canon multi-purpose cameras. From left: ME20F-SH (S$31,029) and ME200S-SH (S$TBA).
The ME20F-SH is Canon’s first ultra-high-sensitivity multi-purpose camera that captures high quality videos in extreme low-light situations.
It is able to shoot Full HD videos (1080p @ 60fps) at 0.0005 lux illumination (ISO 4,000,000+ equivalent)
The Canon ME20F-SH fitted with lens, monitor, SSD and other accessories on a tripod, in the demo at the Canon Singapore office.
The ME200S-SH also boasts high sensitivity (up to ISO 204,800) and supports a variety of production needs ranging from video production to security surveillance.
The price of the ME200S-SH is not released yet but is expected to be much lower than the S$31,029 price-tag of the higher-end ME20F-SH.
Below are the product specifications of the ME20F-SH.
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Tags:AV, camcorders, cameras, Canon, ME200S-SH, ME20F-SH, video, videocams
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2015
Available now in Singapore in COMEX 2015 at S$599. Premium pack with additional accessories at S$729.
The TomTom Bandit lets action fans record wide-angled HD videos. Its cable-free battery stick allows three hours of non-stop filming, together with built-in sensors to record Speed, G-force, Altitude, Rotation and Heartbeat.
The TomTom Bandit Action Camera is the first camera to come with a built-in media server, making editing and sharing videos quick and easy.
TomTom at COMEX 2015
TomTom will be at Booth 305, Level 3 at Suntec Singapore during COMEX 2015 from 3-6 September, 2015.
On top of the standard show discount, visitors who trade-in any brand of their old personal navigation devices or GPS sport watches will receive a S$50 voucher, which can be redeemed at the show for a further discount against the TomTom GO range or the TomTom GPS Sport Watch range.
Instead of spending hours downloading and sorting through footage, users can now create a video clip of the action and share it within moments of the recording by pairing the camera with a companion smartphone app.
Action fans simply have to shake their paired smartphone for a ready-to-share edit of their video highlights.
The TomTom Bandit is also equipped with in-camera motion and GPS sensors, to automatically find and tag exciting moments based on speed, altitude, G-force, acceleration and heart rate*.
Key features of the TomTom Bandit are listed below:
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Tags:action camera, audiovisual, AV, Bandit, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2015, GPS, Singapore, TomTom, video, videocam
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Thursday, April 9th, 2015
Canon today launched the EOS C300 Mark II and XC10 digital cameras and announced the development of XF-AVC, a new proprietary video format for the efficient recording of high-image-quality 4K, 2K and HD video footage. Prices TBA.
The Canon EOS C300 Mark II (EF mount) digital cinema camera (right) will be available from September 2015, while the XC10 4K video camcorder (left) will be available in mid-June.
Both digital cinema cameras are capable of capturing 4K video and support Canon’s new XF-AVC video format, which allows for data compression without sacrificing image quality.
The EOS C300 Mark II incorporates a Canon-developed Super 35 mm-equivalent approximately 8.85-megapixel CMOS image sensor and the Company’s latest imaging platform, Dual DIGIC DV 5, which promises exceptional processing power.
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Tags:4K, C300, camcorders, cameras, Canon, Cinema, EOS, video, XC10, XF-AVC
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2014
Sony has launched a new, compact member of the XDCAM family to deliver benefits of 1.0-type sensor technology and XAVC in a handheld professional camcorder. 4K recording capability will be available in a future update.
Update (13 August, 2014):
Sony’s PXW-X70 will be available in Asia Pacific from the end of September 2014, with a retail price of S$3,000.
Light and compact entry-level professional camcorder.
The 4K recording capability should be available via a firmware update by the end of the year.
Pricing for the update has not been announced yet, but it’s in the hundreds – less than $1,000 for those who want it.
I had a hands-on with the entry level professional camcorder today.
It’s more compact than others and definitely lighter.
For videographers currently using a DSLR to shoot short videos and thinking of taking their craft a notch higher, this would be a shoe-in as it offers features that are not available in the top-end DSLRs.
The versatile new PXW-X70 camcorder features a sensor more than eight times the size of a conventional 1/3 single chip sensor, providing strong sensitivity and low light performance.
Sony has launched the 4K-ready PXW-X70, the first compact XDCAM professional camcorder ever produced.
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Tags:camcorder, pro, PXW-X70, Singapore, Sony, video
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Thursday, September 13th, 2012
Nikon has launched its latest DSLR: a full-frame shooter that fills the gap between the recently-released D800 and the DX-format D7000.
The FX-format D600 has a 24.3-megapixels sensor and will be available from 18 September for S$3,249 (body only).
Nikon D600 was launched in Singapore. Full-frame 24.3 MP. S$3,249 from 18 September.
The Nikon D600 is targeted at the serious photography enthusiast upgrading to an entry-level full-frame camera.
I played with the D600 during its launch in Singapore at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Look at it one way, it’s a D7000 with the technological prowess of the D800. Look at it another way, it’s a D800 with the ergonomics and usability of the D7000.
Full-frame digital SLR cameras excel over other digital cameras equipped with smaller sensors, especially under challenging low-light conditions and where the wider angle of view is critical for shooting scenarios such as landscape and architectural photography.
Equipped with the heart and technology of its higher-end siblings (the D4, D800 and D800E), the D600 is more affordable and has a similar ergonomics and layout of controls as the D7000 to make the transition easier for the photographer making the cross-over.
The D600 has the same EXPEED 3 image-processing engine as the D4 (S$9,799) and D800 (S$4,488), and sports the following features:
- an optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage
- Full-frame mode: 24.3 megapixels
- DX-format crop mode: 10.5 megapixels
- a magnesium-alloy weather-sealed body for dust and water-resistance
- 3-D axis tracking with 39 focus points
- built-in automatic HDR capturing/processing
- time-lapse video function
- dual SD memory card slots
- ISO range from 100-6,400, expandable to 50 (Lo-1) and 25,600 (Hi-2)
The Multi-CAM 4800FX AF-sensor module of the Nikon D600 utilises 39 focus points.
WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
Images captured with the D600 can be transferred to a smartphone or tablet over a wireless network connection using the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter (sold separately).
The photos can then be uploaded to blogs and social networks for sharing with friends and family.
The smart device can also be used to control camera shooting as a remote with a live view display and touch auto-focus.
The system also places an emphasis on the human face, working in conjunction with the Advanced Scene Recognition System to provide accurate face detection even through the optical viewfinder.
The camera also offers seven cross-type sensors that are fully functional when using super-telephoto NIKKOR lenses and teleconverters (2.0x) with an aperture value up to f/8.
This is useful for those who need extreme telephoto focal lengths for sports or wildlife.
Nikon D600, entry-level full-frame DSLR.
The Nikon D600 also features a precise Scene Recognition System that analyses detailed scene brightness and colour information acquired from the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor.
The information is then applied to autofocus, automatic exposure, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, and white balance control, all to achieve detailed and balanced images.
For storage, the Nikon D600 has dual card slots for SD cards, and offers users the ability to record backup, overflow, RAW/JPEG separation, and the additional option of shooting stills to one and video to the other.
The new Nikon D600 (left) sitting side-by-side with its higher-end sibling, the D800 (different lenses).
Cinematic HD Video
When it comes to recording HD video, users have the choice of various resolutions and frame rates, including full HD 1080 at 30/24p utilising the Nikon D600‘s entire full-frame sensor, and HD 720 at 60/30p.
| Nikon D600 |
| Megapixels |
24.3 megapixels |
| Sensor |
FX-format CMOS (full-frame) |
| Image processing engine |
EXPEED 3 |
| ISO |
100-6,400 (Expanded: 50-25,600) |
| Burst mode |
5.5 fps |
| LCD |
3.2″, 920k dots, TFT colour |
| Movie |
Full HD (1080/30p) |
| Size /mm |
141 x 113 x 82 |
| Weight |
760 g |
| Price |
S$3,249 |
By utilising the B-Frame data compression method, users can record H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format video with optimal size and quality for up to 29:59 minutes per clip (normal quality).
The Nikon D600 also enables users to use both compatible FX and DX lenses to shoot HD movies.
The FX-based movie format makes full use of the large image sensor and offers a shallow depth-of-field with an emphasis on background-blur characteristics while the DX- based movie format is optimal for recording movies and bringing subjects closer (1.5X) when lenses with short focal lengths are used.
For professional and broadcast applications that call for outboard digital recorders or external monitors, users can stream an uncompressed full HD signal directly out of the camera via the HDMI port.
The Nikon D600 is also equipped with an audio monitor port for headphones to be used.
Tags:cameras, D4, D600, D7000, D800, D800E, DSLRs, full-frame, Nikon, photography, Photokina, Photokina 2012, Singapore, video
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Sunday, August 26th, 2012
This Thursday, the third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will kick off at Suntec Singapore. For four days from 30 August to 2 September, the COMEX will open from 12 noon to 9 pm (Admission FREE).
COMEX 2012, 30 August to 2 September, 12 noon to 9pm, Levels 3, 4 and 6. Admission FREE.
COMEX 2012 will be held on three Levels – 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. With more than 830 exhibitors, COMEX claims to be Singapore’s biggest IT and consumer technology exhibition.
I will be listing some of the promotions available during the exhibition. To see a consolidated list of postings related to COMEX 2012, click here.
You can also click on the COMEX 2012 button (that looks like the logo above, on every page of tech4tea.com during COMEX 2012) near the top of the sidebar on the right and below the search box.
Here are the floor plans for the exhibitors on Levels 4 and 6.
The four major IT exhibitions in Singapore are:
Tags:COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 cameras, COMEX 2012 computers, COMEX 2012 printers, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, IT exhibition, Singapore, Suntec
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