Entries in professional (2)

Friday
Jun202014

Panasonic's AVCCAM HD camcorder features recording modes for sports snalysis and cloud applications

Panasonic has announced a new professional AVCCAM HD handheld camcorder, the AG-AC90A, with significant improvements over its predecessor, the AG-AC90. Advances include two new recording options -- a PM mode (1280x720, 8Mbps) supporting sports analysis applications and a CS mode (720x480, 3.5Mbps) for cloud service utilization.

Other enhancements comprise the ability to copy content from one SD card to another, a date and time superimpose function ideal for law enforcement and legal depositions, Freeze Frame (still picture) on video out during shooting position change, Eye-Fi card support, a Variable White Balance function, additional marker displays, and a Digital Range Stretch (DRS) On/Off user button. Current AC90 owners can access these new features via a free firmware upgrade available at http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/index.html.

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Sunday
Aug192012

SourceCode: Ricoh sets an example in keeping customers happy with firmware

 By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Ricoh's GXR camera system was released in 2009 and offered a unique option to the interchangeable lens market by having multiple interchangeable sensors, lenses and image processors. While this system failed to gain the popularity enjoyed by Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung and others, users who have invested in the system are all praises about Ricoh's continuing support and firmware updates that improve the camera's performance.

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