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Sony Updates XQD Cards for 4K Video Capture Speeds

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Sony XQD S-Series at 180MBs

Sony has updated its S-Series of XQD cards and introduces a new N-Series of XQD cards in response to the latest 4K camcorders introduced this week.

The Sony XQD card S-Series was previously spec’d at a max 168MB/s read/write speed. The updated S-Series now features a max transfer speed of 180MB/s, which will support stable workflows with XAVC 4K Intra 4:2:2 at 4096 x 2160/60p 600Mbps. Specifically, these new S-Series cards will accommodate the new Sony PXW-Z100 XDCAM camcorder. [Read more…]

Watch This Video that Proves 4K Looks More Realistic . . . and Could Mean the End of the World

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So, 4K is just another fad, right?

LG set out to prove that’s not the case and that 4K, indeed, looks more realistic thanks to the enhanced detail. Check out the video above wherein LG tests out the perception of job applicants in a horrifying way.

[via John Nack]

Sony Unveils New HDR-AS30V POV Action Camera

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Sony HDR-AS30V

Sony has added the new HDR-AS30V to is action cam line-up, following the AS15 and AS10 from a year ago. The AS30V adds 1080/60p video capture as a step up for 1080/30p on the HDR-AS15.

This is also the first Sony action cam to feature GPS on board. It can capture single 11.9MP still images, as well as capturing images with interval capture mode.

The HDR-AS30V also captures 720p footage up to 120fps. A Carl Zeiss lens delivers a 170° wide-angle view, along with SteadyShot image stabilization. [Read more…]