Sony released new professional camera Sony DSC-RX10 II. It is equipped with Exmor RS CMOS sensor with 13.2 x 8.8 mm sizes and 20.2 MP resolution and with Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* optics with 8.3x maximal zoom. Camera can shoot photos with 5472 × 3648 pixels maximal resolution and save them in JPEG and RAW formats with sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces. It can record videos in following modes : 4K 3840 x 2160 25p, Full HD1920 x 1080 100p/50p/25p and HD 1280 x 720 25p and save them in XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 formats with LPCM 2ch, Dolby Digital ( AC-3 ) 2ch and MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch sound formats. Main TFT LCD display of camera has 3-inch size and 1228800 dots resolution; its XGA OLED viewfinder has 0.39-inch size and 2359296 dots resolution. Sony DSC-RX10 II supports HDR ( High Dynamic Range ) functions, which improve color and brightness reproduction for scenes with dim and high lit objects. It has following connectors : Micro USB for photos and videos transfers and battery recharging and HDMI for images viewing on screens of TV and monitor; and supports Wi-Fi connections for data transmitting to mobile devices and remote control of camera from smartphone. One charge of Li-ion battery is enough for making of 400 photos. Camera sizes are 50 x 22 x 54 mm ( width x depth x height ), and weight is 813 g. Package contains : Sony DSC-RX10 II camera itself, battery, recharger, Micro USB cable, strap on hand, user’s guide and different caps and coverings for camera.
PENTAX released new professional DSLR camera PENTAX K-3 II. It has CMOS sensor with 24.35 MP resolution and 23.5 x 15.6 mm sizes. Camera can shoot photos with 6016 x 4000 pixels maximal resolution and save them in JPEG ( with 8 bits per channel color depth ) and RAW ( with 14 bits per channel color depth ) formats. It records videos in Full HD 1920 x 1080 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p and HD 1280 x 720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p modes and saves them in MOV ( with MPEG-4 AVC or H.264 image encoding ) or AVI ( with JPEG image encoding ) formats. Swappable objective lenses are attached to camera via PENTAX KAF2 mount. Image stabilization is performed via sensor shifting. Camera supports HDR ( High Dynamic Range ) functions, which improve color and lightness capture quality for scenes with dim and high lit objects. It is worth to note, that camera supports ISO levels in 100 – 51200 range. Main TFT LCD display has 3.2-inch size and 1037K dots resolution. Type of viewfinder is : Pentaprism. Camera supports flash memory cards of following formats : SD, SDHC, SDXC, EyeFi and Flucard; and have following connectors : USB 3.0 for data transmitting, HDMI for images and videos viewing on screens of TV or monitor, audio-video output, 3.5 mm input for external microphone, X-sync socket and electric line power input. It supports GPS navigation for determination of place of shooting coordinates, digital compass, and ASTROTRACER function, which helps to capture deep sky objects. Camera is powered by Li-ion battery or from 6 AA batteries; one charge of battery is enough for making of 720 photos. It can work in -10 – 40 degrees on Celsius temperatures range and is protected from water splashes and dust. Package contains : PENTAX K-3 II camera itself, Li-ion battery, recharger, strap on hand, CD-ROM disk with software, user’s guide and different caps and coverings for camera.
DJI announced new quadrocopter DJI Phantom 3 Standard 2.7K, which is able to record UHD video. Its flight characteristics are similar to DJI Phantom 3 Advanced/Professional drones; main difference is in 2.7K camera, which is installed on new quadrocopter. Its sensor has 1/2.3-inch size and 12 MP resolution. Camera can shoot photos in 4000 x 3000 pixels maximal resolution ( at ISO 100 – 1600 levels ) and save them in JPEG and DNG formats. And it can record videos ( at ISO 100 – 3200 levels ) in following modes : UHD 2.7K 2704 x 1520p 30, Full HD 1920 x 1080p 24/25/30 and HD 1280 x 720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 ( in this area new quadrocopter even better, than DJI Phantom 3 Advanced ), and save them in MP4 and MOV formats with MPEG-4 AVC image encoding. Camera saves photos and videos on Micro SD flash memory cards ( 8 GB card is included in package ) and can work in 0 – 40 degrees on Celsius temperatures range. Other characteristics of DJI Phantom 3 Standard 2.7K are almost the same, as DJI Phantom 3 Advanced/Professional have. It will be available in shops from 27th August of this year.
FUJIFILM released new compact professional camera FUJIFILM X-T10. It supports swappable objective lenses with FUJIFILM X mount format; its APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor has 23.6 x 15.6 mm size and 16.3 MP resolution; camera is equipped with EXR Processor II for images and videos processing; and supports optical image stabilization with use of objective lenses, that are compatible with OIS standard. Camera can shoot photos with 4896 x 3264 pixels maximal resolution and save them in : JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG formats. Camera can record videos in following modes : Full HD 1920 x 1080 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p and HD 1280 x 720 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p, and can save video files in MOV format with H.264 image encoding and Linear PCM stereo sound format. Its main LCD display has 3 -inch size and 920K dots resolution and can rotate under different angles; its OLED viewfinder has 0.39-inch size and 2360K dots resolution. Camera can save photos and videos on SD, SDHC and SDXC ( UHS-I ) flash memory cards and supports Wi-Fi connections for data transmitting to mobile devices and remote control of camera from smartphone. It has following connectors : USB 2.0 for photos and videos transmitting and battery charging, HDMI Micro Type D for their viewing on TV or monitor screen and 2.5 mm input for external microphone connection and remote control of camera. One charge of Li-ion battery is enough for making of 350 photos. Camera sizes are : 118.4 x 82.8 x 40.8 mm ( width x height x depth ), and its weight is : 381 g. It can work in 0 – 40 degrees on Celsius temperatures range and in 10 – 80 % relative air humidity range. Package contains : FUJIFILM X-T10 camera itself, Li-ion battery, recharger, strap on hand, user’s guide and different caps and coverings for camera.
Panasonic released new professional DSLM ( Digital Single Lens Mirrorless ) camera Panasonic LUMIX G7. It supports interchangeable objective lens with Micro Four Thirds mount format. Its Live MOS sensor has 17.3 x 13 mm size and 16 MP resolution. Camera can save images in JPEG, RAW and MPO formats with 4592 x 3448 pixels maximal resolution and in sRGB and AdobeRGB color spaces. It supports following video recording modes : 4K 3840 x 2160 30p/24p, Full HD 1920 x 1080 60p/30p, HD 1280 x 720 30p and VGA 640 x 480 30p, and saves it in : AVCHD ( with Dolby Digital 2ch sound format ) and MP4 ( AAC 2ch sound format ) formats. Its main TFT LCD display has 3-inch size and 1040K dots resolution and can be rotated under different angles; its OLED viewfinder has 2360K dots resolution. Camera saves photos and videos on SD, SDHC and SDXC flash memory cards and supports Wi-Fi connections for their transmitting to mobile devices and for remote control of camera. It has following connectors : USB 2.0 ( for data transmitting and battery charging ), micro HDMI TypeD ( for images and videos viewing on screen of TV or monitor ), audio-video output, 2.5 mm input for remote control and 3.5 mm input for external stereo microphone. One charge of Li-ion battery is enough for making of 360 photos. Camera sizes are : 124.9 x 86.2 x 77.4 mm ( width x height x depth ), weight is : 520 – 720 g, depending on the attached objective lens. It can work in 0 – 40 degrees on Celsius temperatures range and in 10 – 80 % relative air humidity range. Package contains : Panasonic LUMIX G7 camera itself, Li-ion battery, recharger, USB cable, DVD disk with software, strap on hand and different caps and coverings for camera. Additionally there is ability to buy following accessories : interchangeable lens, optical filters, external flashes and microphones, external batteries and additional chargers.
FUJIFILM released new compact camera FUJIFILM XQ2 with professional functions. It is equipped with X-Trans CMOS II sensor with 2/3-inch size, which is significantly larger, than sensors with 1/2.3-inch or 1/1.7-inch sizes, which are usually set up into compact cameras. It resolution is 12 MP. Camera can save photos in JPEG, RAW and RAW + JPEG formats ( 2nd and 3rd can usually be found only in professional cameras ) with 4000 x 3000 pixels resolution. Fujinon lens can magnify image by 4x times and its stabilization is performed by optics movements. Camera can record videos in following modes : Full HD 1920 x 1080 60p / 30p, HD 1280 x 720 60p / 30p and VGA 640 x 480 30p with stereo sound, and save it in MOV format with H.264 image encoding and Linear PCM stereo sound format. Its TFT LCD display has 3-inch size and 920K dots resolution. Camera stores photos and videos on SD, SDHC and SDXC flash memory cards and supports Wi-Fi connections for their transmitting to mobile devices and for remote control of camera from smartphone. Camera has following connectors : USB 2.0 for data transmitting and battery recharging and HDMI Micro for images and videos viewing on screens of TV or monitor. One charge of Li-ion battery is enough for making of 240 photos. Camera sizes are : 100 x 58.5 x 33.3 mm ( width x height x depth ), and its weight is : 206 g. It can work in 0 – 40 degrees on Celsius temperatures range and in 10 – 80 % relative air humidity range. Package contains : FUJIFILM XQ2 camera itself, Li-ion battery, recharger, USB cable, strap on hand, CD-ROM disk with software and user’s guide. There is ability to buy separately waterproof case, which allows to use camera underwater and in intensive rain.
Philips released new compact dynamic in-ears headphones Philips SHE8105 with semi-closed acoustic architecture. Ears-tips housing is manufactured from aluminum, which allows to reproduce more clear sounds; they are oriented on in ear use. Drivers’ diameter is 8.6 mm and they are powered by neodymium magnets, diaphragms are produced from maylar – a form of polyester resin. They can reproduce sounds in 8 – 24000 Hz range, have 107 dBa / 1 mWt sensitivity, 16 Ohms impedance and 30 mWt maximal power output. Cable has 1.2 m length, mounted to both cups, is not detachable and is connected to sound source via 3.5 mm gold plated mini-jack connector; it has slider for holding its parts together and prevent tangling and clinging to surrounding objects.
There is a volume control unit placed on cable, which has built in microphone and remote answer button for smartphones; cable inputs into earphones are additionally reinforced with flexible grips, which allows them to stay in place even with often bending of cable and tearing off forces in these areas. In each cup there is only 1 cup, coils are produced with use of copper wire, device has no active noise-cancellation function, like some monitor headphones have. Manufacturer tells, that speakers of Philips SHE8105 are designed for high quality and loud basses reproduction, however with this size they cannot compete with monitor headphones. Headphones are supplied with 3 ear tips of different sizes, which allows to use them for people with different ears sizes; external surfaces of cups have curved forms and audio tubes have oval section for comfortable placement in ears during long-time listenning.
Package contains : Philips SHE8105 headphones themselves with attached cable, 3 eartips for each earphone, user’s guide and warranty card. They are released in 5 color variants : silver, gold, blue, black and red. All in all device is very good and have optimal price for its characteristics, it is oriented for use in sportive trainings and exercises, as well as compact every day use; its price is around 12 USD. If there is need in high quality reproduction of all sounds frequencies, especially basses, instead of compactness, then there is ability to buy for not much bigger price good 40 or 50 mm monitor headphones.
Philips – is a company, which were founded in Dutch in 1891 year; now it has 3 large subdivisions, which develop and produce : consumer electronics, medical equipment and lighting devices. At current moment this is one of the largest companies – producers of electronics, in which around 105000 people work in 60 countries of the world. In electronics area it produces wide range of devices : from kitchen appliances to headphones and smartphones. Philips is notable for producing quality devices, providing proper technical information about them without using of large amounts of psychological marketing and for setting of optimal prices for its goods.
Philips new headphones Philips ActionFit Sports SHQ1300LF for sports exercises, they weight 5.7 g and are placed inside ears. Drivers diameter is 13.6 mm, they are powered by neodymium magnets; they can reproduce sounds in 15 – 22000 Hz frequencies range, have 107 dBa / 1 mW sensitivity, 32 Ohms impedance and maximal power output 10 mW. They are supplied with clip, which allows to attach cord to clothes during sports exercises. Cable length is 1.2 m, it is additionally reinforced with kevlar and is connected to sound source with 3.5 mm gold plated mini-jack connector. It is sweat and water proof and can be used in intensive trainings and in rainy weather. Headphones are supplied with tips of 3 different sizes, so that they can be used by humans with different ears sizes. Package contains : Philips ActionFit Sports SHQ1300LF headphones themselves with cable, clip, 3 pairs of eartips and user’s guide.
FUJIFILM released new camera FUJIFILM FinePix S9900W with 50x optical zoom. Its CMOS sensor has 1/2.3 inch size and 16.2 MP resolution. It uses Fujinon lens and stabilization of image is performed by optics movement. Camera can shoot photos with 4608 x 3456 pixels maximal resolution and save them in JPEG format. It supports following video recording modes : Full HD 1920 x 1080 60i, HD 1280 x 720 60p and VGA 640 x 480 30p with stereo sound recording and wind cut functions; camera saves video in MOV format with H.264 image encoding and Linear PCM stereo sound format. Main TFT LCD display of camera has 3-inch size and 460K dots resolution; its LCD viewfinder has 0.2-inch size and 920K dots resolution. Its is powered by 4 AA batteries, charge of which is enough for 300 – 700 photos shooting, depending on batteries type. Camera sizes are : 122.6 x 86.9 x 116.2 mm ( width x height x depth ), and weight is : 670 g. Camera saves photos and videos on SD, SDHC and SDXC flash memory cards and supports Wi-Fi connections for their transmitting to mobile devices and remote control of camera from smartphone. It has following connectors : USB 2.0 for data transmitting and HDMI Mini Type C for photos and videos viewing on TV or monitor screen. Camera can work in 0 – 40 degrees on Celsius temperatures range and in 10 – 80 % relative air humidity range. Package contains : FUJIFILM FinePix S9900W camera itself, 4 alkaline batteries, USB cable, lens cap, strap, CD-ROM disk with software and user’s guide. There is ability to buy additional power adapter, which allows camera to use electricity line as power source.
Philips released new ultralight headphones Philips Actionfit SHQ4300 for sports exercises. They are designed for in ears use and their weight equals to 11.4 g. Drivers diameter is 8.6 mm and they are moved by neodymium magnets. Headphones can reproduce sounds frequencies in 5 – 24000 Hz range, their sensitivity is 107 dBa / 1 mW, impedance 16 Ohms and maximal output power is 20 mW. Cable has length of 1.2 m, it is additionally reinforced by kevlar and it is connected to sound source via 3.5 mm gold plated mini-jack connector. They are sweet and moisture proof, so they can be used in intensive trainings and in rainy weather. Headphones are supplied with clip for cable, which allows to attach it to clothes during trainings; and with 3 ear tips of different sizes, so that they can be used by humans with different ears sizes. Package contains : Philips Actionfit SHQ4300 headphones, clip, 3 ear tips and user’s guide. There is need to remember, that headphones isolate human from surrounding sounds, so it is not recommended to use them near roads and on bicycle rides.
