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Canon Patent Looks to Speed Up Live View and Video Autofocus

July 2, 2010 By Eric Reagan

One of the most crippling features in many DSLR cameras (like the Canon Rebel T2i above) is the poor autofocus performance in both live view and video modes.  While mirrorless cameras like the Panasonic GH1 and Samsung NX10 do a decent job of using contrast-detection AF methods, DSLR manufacturers like Canon and Nikon have done a poor job in making it work.  Sony, to its credit, has implemented an effective live view design with fast autofocus by placing a secondary live view sensor in the viewfinder, which allows the standard phase difference AF sensor to function normally.  But, still, it’s not a true “live view” of what the sensor will produce. Plus, Sony’s design won’t work with video.

Of course, most pros and serious amateurs understand the benefit and efficiency of using the fast, phase difference AF method that results from using the viewfinder.  However, that doesn’t stop entry-level and enthusiast photographers from complaining about the poor live view and lack of video autofocus in their sub-$1000 DSLRs.  Additionally, there are certainly situations where an accurate and quick live view or video autofocus mode are desired among photographers of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Canon may very well have the answer: Put the fast, phase difference AF sensors in pixels on the main image sensor.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: autofocus, camcorder, Canon, contrast autofocus, digital camera, dslr, live view, phase-difference, point and shoot, video autofocus

 

Panasonic Micro Four Thirds Camcorder is Looking Pretty Sweet

June 22, 2010 By Eric Reagan

That’s the new Panasonic Micro Four Thirds AG-AF100 AVCCAM camcorder up there.

Interchangeable lenses? Check.

Big sensor? Check

I think Panasonic is going to make a whole of friends with this one. To see all the goods that were just spilled, courtesy of a product brochure from Panasonic, head on over to Tech Tilt.

Filed Under: Panasonic Tagged With: avccam, avchd, camcorder, cinematography, digital camera, interchangeable lens, micro four thirds, Panasonic

Sony Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder With APS Sensor Coming

May 11, 2010 By Eric Reagan

It was only a matter of time.

With overwhelming success of the Canon 5D Mark II and subsequent video-capable DSLRs, it was only a matter of time before someone broke the mold and put a DSLR-sized sensor in a true camcorder body.  I suspect that Canon and Nikon are both working on a similar concept; however, it looks as if Sony may be the first one out of the gate.

Sony has announced that it is working on a camcorder based on the 14.2MP CMOS sensor found in the newly announced NEX-5 and NEX-3.  The camcorder will allow the new Sony E-mount lenses to be used, as well as existing Alpha-mount lenses. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: aps, APS-C, apshd, avchd, camcorder, cinematography, dslr, photography, Sony

Sony HDR-CX520V and HDR-CX500V Handycam Camcorders

July 11, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Sony launched a couple of new Handycam camcorders this week.  A significant feature of the two new models is the internal flash memory recording media.  The new HDR-CX520V features 64GB of internal flash memory, and the HDR-CX500V rings in at 32GB internal storage.

In addition to 1080p HD video capture, the new camcorders can also capture 12-megapixel still images.  The HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V, will be available in September for about $1,100 and $1,300 respectively.

More details on these new Handycams is available in Sony’s press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: camcorder, Handycam, Sony HDR-CX500V, Sony HDR-CX520V

Panasonic HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 High-Def Camcorders

June 18, 2008 By Eric Reagan

PANASONIC ADDS TWO NEW HD CAMCORDERS TO ITS LINE -WORLD’S FIRST AVCHD MODELS WITH A 3MOS SYSTEM

New High Definition Camcorders Offer Increased Manual Functions for More Creative Use and Intelligent Auto Mode to Make Shooting More Intuitive

Secaucus, NJ (June 18, 2008) – Panasonic today expanded its High Definition (HD) suite of products, with the announcement of two new full-HD camcorders, the HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100, the world’s first* AVCHD camcorders with a 3MOS system which provides superb video image quality. The HDC-SD100 records to SD Memory Card, and comes packaged with a 8GB SDHC Memory Card as a standard accessory, while the hybrid HDC-HS100 records to both SD Memory Card and to its internal 60 GB* hard drive. Both models include manual functions for the user wanting more precise control over zoom, focus, iris, shutter speed and white balance. The models also include Panasonic’s new Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, an intuitive set of technologies that automatically activate, making video shooting an easy, seamless process. [Read more…]

Filed Under: News, Panasonic Tagged With: camcorder, hd, HDC-HS100, HDC-SD100, high definition, Panasonic

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