Sony's New HD Action Camcorder (HDR-AS10 and HDR-AS15)

The new Sony HD Action Camcorder

Yesterday, Sony announced their very own GoPro and ADIXXION like HD action camcorder: the HDR-AS10. There's also a WiFi enabled version available, the HDR-AS15, which costs around $70 more and will work with the free PlayMemories Mobile™application. It allows users to instantly share their content to a smartphone and also allows control of the camera with any compatible device.

NEW: Sony NEX-EA50

The Sony NEX-EA50 NXCAM Camcorder

Just announced: the Sony NEX-EA50 NXCAM Camcorder with Power Zoom Lens!
<< Pre-order today: Sony NEX-EA50 at B&H for $4,500 >>

This new E-mount camcorder which is similar to the NEX-FS100 looks very promising and comes with a completely redesigned E-mount 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Power Zoom Lens. That's right, this camera has a zoom rocker! Now here comes the best part. It will even work with primary lenses and manual zoom lenses by cropping the image sensor in real-time without compromising the quality of the footage, thanks to using a much higher resolution sensor (then 1080p) to begin with. Make sure to also read the B&H InDepth article about this new camera. The NEX-EA50 has a shoulder pad which can be extended to balance the camera on your shoulder.

NEW: Nikon 1 J2 Mirrorless Digital Camera

The new Nikon 1 J2 mirrorless digital camera

A new Nikon 1 camera has been announced: the Nikon 1 J2 mirrorless digital camera!

One of it's new features is a Creative Mode which is accessible from the Mode Dial on the camera, to quickly navigate between different shooting modes. The Creative Mode will also provide fast access to manual exposure controls (P,S,A,M), similar to those found on Nikon DSLR cameras. When you're in Creative Mode, you'll be able to take advantage of several shooting modes including Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. The Nikon 1 J2 will automatically adjust the settings for optimal results when capturing an image!

Vinten Vision Blue Tripod

The Vinten Vision Bue Tripod

<< UPDATE: Review and Video are now online. Click here to read it >>

Thanks to Peter Harman, Vinten's Product Manager, I will be able to review the Vinten Vision Blue tripod soon. I'm really looking forward to this, because I think this will be a great tripod for the Sony NEX-FS100. The Vision Blue head incorporates adjustable continuously variable counterbalance which enables you to dial in the exact amount of counter balance needed for your camera. It's also equipped with the Vinten lubricated friction (LF) technology, which provides smooth movement of the camera. The Vision Blue is completely designed with today's lightweight camcorders and DSLRs in mind and it is able to manage payloads between 4.6-11 lb (2.1-5 kg) with a low center of gravity of around 2.2” (55 mm).