Newly launched from Sony is the SDMicro Vault MACH — the first family of flash memory drives from Sony with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology.
Available in capacities from 8GB up to 64GB, Micro Vault MACH offers data speeds up to 120 MB/s (read) and 90 MB/s (write) – ideal for consumers and business users who need the convenience and reliability of ultra-fast on-the-go data transfers.
The thumb drive’s aluminium body is built to withstand day-to-day knocks, while its retractable USB connector’s click mechanism offers extra protection. It’s also backward-compatible with USB 2.0, so if your PC (or any device) doesn’t support 3.0, you’re still good to go.
Thailand plays host to a number of electronics manufacturing plants for hundreds of companies, including Canon, Nikon and Sony. Due to the widespread flooding that is occurring there, production at those plants is being disrupted. Supply is already becoming an issue with many retailers.
Like most camera stores, Vistek has a limited supply of cameras in stock. And, unfortunately, once that stock runs low there is no way of knowing when more will be attainable.
At present, however, Vistek does have a selection of the following DSLRs in stock: the NikonD7000, the D5100 and the amazing new Nikon V1 mirror-less compact. There is also a selection of Canon 7D, T3i and T2i in stock.
Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee how long this stock will last – so, to avoid disappointing those on your list, we suggest (at least this year) you don’t wait until the very last minute.
The guides take the typical User Manual FAQs to a more user-friendly level and include easy-to-understand tips and tricks as well answers to the most commonly asked product related questions.
The guides – which cover all of Sony’s key product ranges, including Digital Imaging, Network Communication, Home Entertainment and Essentials – are also available via Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video service (delivered direct to the TV, Blu-ray player or Netbox.)
One of the highlights of ProFusion’s inaugural event was its riveting Demo Theatre – located smack, dab in the middle of the Trade Show.
And his year’s event promises to be even bigger & better; with a lineup that includes informative seminars on Copyright Law, software How Tos and product demonstrations, you may find yourself lingering longer on the Trade Show floor than you’d originally planned.
Antonio Turco takes questions from the crowd during his 2010 Copyright Law presentation; he’ll be on hand again this year to keep you in the legal loop!
Check out this year’s lineup of events!
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
9:30AM Matthew Corley – DSC Labs | Charts for Video Production
10:00AM Steve Bonin – EZY FX | The Basics of Using Jib Arms & Camera Cranes
10:30AM Jeff Simpson – Avid Technology, Inc.
11:00AM Rob Poretti – Sennheiser | Wired Mics
11:30AM Gary Fong – Product Demos
12:00PM Chris Thompson – Apple Canada | Introducing Thunderbolt
12:30PM Greg Cameron – JVC Canada, Inc.
1:00PM Colin Smith – Adobe | DSLR Video
1:30PM Colin Smith – Adobe | DSLR Video (cont’d)
2:00PM Andrew Patrick – Epson Canada Ltd. | Printing Demonstrations
2:30PM Andrew Patrick – Epson Canada Ltd. | Printing Demonstrations (cont’d)
3:00PM François Gauthier – Sony Canada | Introducing the Sony NEX-FS100
3:30PM François Gauthier – Sony Canada | Introducing the Sony NEX-FS100 (cont’d)
4:00PM Brady Harris – Lowel | Location Lighting with Lowel Lighting
4:30PM Brady Harris – Lowel | Location Lighting with Lowel Lighting (cont’d)
5:00PM Brady Harris – Lowel | Location Lighting with Lowel Lighting (cont’d)
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
9:30AM Antonio Turco – Copyright Law
10:00AM Tom Jacob – Kino Flo
10:30AM Jeff Simpson – Avid Technology, Inc.
11:00AM Rob Poretti – Sennheiser | Wireless Mics
11:30AM Gary Fong – Product Demos
12:00PM Chris Thompson – Apple Canada | Introducing Thunderbolt
12:30PM Greg Cameron – JVC Canada, Inc.
1:00PM Colin Smith – Adobe | Photoshop/Lightroom
1:30PM Colin Smith – Adobe | Photoshop/Lightroom (cont’d)
2:00PM Andrew Patrick – Epson Canada Ltd. | Printing Demonstrations
2:30PM Andrew Patrick – Epson Canada Ltd. | Printing Demonstrations (cont’d)
3:00PM François Gauthier – Sony Canada | Introducing the Sony NEX-FS100
3:30PM François Gauthier – Sony Canada | Introducing the Sony NEX-FS100 (cont’d)
4:00PM Matthew Corley – DSC Labs | Charts for Video Production
4:30PM Matthew Corley – DSC Labs | Charts for Video Production (con’td)
Brian Young, Product Manager for Video & Production Technology at Vistek Ltd., introduces the revolutionary new Super 35mm, interchangeable-lens NXCAM camcorder from Sony. In this video preview, Brian provides a detailed list of the new features found on this highly anticipated camcorder, as well as describing the benefits of this new feature set for both amateur and professional videographers.
The NEX-FS100 is the first prosumer camcorder to offer a full Super 35mm CMOS sensor. This sensor is complemented by Sony’s E-Mount interchangeable lens system. This system allows videographers to attach any of Sony’s NEX lenses or, through the use of adapters, lenses manufactured by Canon, Nikon, Carl Zeiss and others, to the camcorder. By attaching these photographic lenses, videographers can achieve the coveted shallow-depth-of-field look of Hollywood cinematographers. The FS100 records full 1920 x 1080/60p, AVCHD video at 28 Mbps. For the first time on a camcorder at this price level, the FS100 also features 1920 x 1080p Slow & Quick Motion which allows over- and under-cranking to be performed in-camera, producing high-definition slow- and fast-motion effects.
The FS100 employs a modular design. The viewfinder/diopter can be detached to reveal the 3.5” XtraFine LCD screen; the side grip can be detached to expose a mounting hole for mounting the camera vertically for portrait-style displays and digital signage; and there are numerous 1/4” and 3/8” mounting holes on both the top and bottom of the camera to accommodate any rigging system. The camcorder also features Memory Stick or SDHC/SDXC recording, dual XLR audio inputs, and an HDMI 4:2:2 uncompressed output.
The NEX-FS100 will be shipping in June and will also be available as part of Sony’s K kit, which includes their NEX 18-200mm 20x Zoom Lens.
Marketnews was there — were you? Check out what Gordon Brockhouse had to say about our inaugural event:
The weather in the Greater Toronto Area on the last weekend of spring was gorgeous, but that didn’t keep local videographers from heading indoors to take in the ProFusion 2010 Pro Video Expo. The two-day event was held at the Toronto Congress Centre on June 18 and 19, and produced by Toronto-based Vistek Ltd. After the show, Vistek President Ron Silverstein told Marketnews that over 2,000 people attended the event.
Sliverstein said the idea for a pro video show had been germinating at Vistek over the past couple of years, after VP Kevin Parker and other members of the management team attended NAB conventions in the U.S. “We thought it would be good for these manufacturers to talk to our customers,” Sliverstein said, “but there is no venue for this.” Six months ago, Vistek began early preparatory work on the project, and intensive work began about four months ago.
1pm Session | Sony debuts the NXCAM Presenter: Brian Young
A complete tutorial on the HXR-NX5U camera, including its functionality, workflow capabilities and position in the market.
Highlights include:
High quality recording in AVCHD format at maximum bit rate of 24Mbps
4pm Session | Refresher on the EX family Presenter: Brian Young
Go in-depth on the new PMW-EX1R and the PMW-EX-3, including: Available firmware upgrades, New Pro Media options.
Who should attend:
Professional videographers and video producers looking to experience the latest Sony technology and upgrade their high definition capture.
Register for the 4pm Session>>
Event attendees will be able to take advantage of Special Event Pricing on select Sony Products.
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Last year I had been using the Sony FX-7 as my primary camera and was happy with the footage but due to its size and weight, I was limited to how I could use it.
I took the conventional approach and set-up rigging, hanging in a stationary position to shoot. With Fred Flintstone stick and ducttape modifications, I quickly realized how a) my gear was unsafe and b) the physical size and weight of the video camera limited my movement.
I wanted to be able to move with my subject and shoot from different angles at one rigging point. I needed a smaller and lighter camera. And this is what brought me to Vistek.
Up to the third floor I went to the video department to get some advice and possible solutions to my dilemma. Fred introduced me to the Sony MC-1, a small, lightweight HD camera with the added bonus of being separated from the viewfinder/battery pack by a 9ft umbilical cord. Stick it on the end of a 10ft pole and I was pretty sure it would help me to get the shots I desired.
Sony HXR-MC1 Camcorder
It was actually small enough that I could stuff it into a backpack and free climb to the various positions I wanted to shoot from, set-up my own anchor stations as I needed the shoot the footage, collapse my anchors and move to a new positions.
I was very excited to get into the field and test my new camera!
Sony announced, this week, the launch of the HXR-NX5U camcorder: the first of their NXCAM Generation of camcorders. The new HXR-NX5U camcorder is the first product of the NXCAM generation from Sony, and a new category of tapeless memory camcorder, providing an ideal balance of power and performance in the digital age
This bad boy has some serious bells & whistles: In addition to its using the revolutionary AVCHD format, the HXR-NX5U features dual memory slots, allowing you to record on affordable consumer memory cards. It also features simultaneous hybrid recording (with use of the optional HXR-FMU128 memory unit) – meaning you can shoot in High Def and Standard Def… at the same time.
Vistek – along with Sony’s Brian Young – is giving you the opportunity to check this camera out next Thursday, Jan. 14 in two free seminars at the Toronto location.
The Free NXCAM Launch Event takes place in two sessions: the first part at at 10am will provide a complete tutorial on the new Sony HXR-NX5U camera. You will not only learn its functionality and workflow capabilities, but also where it fits into the marketplace; the 2pm session provides a refresher on the EX family of Sony cameras – including available firmware upgrades as well as Media options that are now available for the EX line-up.
Event attendees will also be able to take advantage of Special Event Pricing on select Sony Products!
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