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  • Sony’s NEX-EA50 NXCam – interchangeable lens camcorder

    This just-released promotional video highlights Sony’s latest interchangeable-lens video camcorder.  Once you get beyond the nonstandard English, it’s SHWEEET!  It’s due out in October, and unlike the typical still camera that “also takes good video” this is a professional grade camcorder that “also takes good stills”.  It’s got a 16 MP APS-C CMOS sensor along

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  • New Sony NEX-VG20 – low light test (wildlife at night – Onduruquea Reserve)

    I was pretty nervous about the new camera I recently ordered – the Sony NEX-VG20 is an interchangeable-lens camcorder that boasts a sensor the size of most still cameras (23.4 X 15.6mm) – which, in addition to the versatility offered by the changeable lenses, apparently offers many features you don’t often see in a $2,000

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  • Sony Bluetooth Mic Tested

    Some time ago, I stumbled across this interesting piece of equipment for sale:  a Sony ECM HW2 wireless (bluetooth) microphone. Wireless mics are commonplace, you say?  Well, this one is a little different than most: it uses bluetooth technology to achieve a 100 meter range, and it allows two-way communication with the wearer – for

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