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SONY DEVELOP 3D VIDEO SWAINS FRAMES
Sony Corporation has announced the
SUPER SALE
development of a single lens 3D
camera technology capable of Following its acquisition of Tudor,
recording natural and smooth 3D Swains is offering deals on
images of even fast-moving subject frames of various styles, colours
matter such as sports, at 240fps and finishes from well known
(frames per second). This technology lines including Ashberry. Other
combines a newly developed optical lines featured are Hanna,
system for single lens 3D camera Kariba, Kingston, Kiva, New
which captures the left and right England Green, Torino,
images simultaneously, together with Valencia, Eversham and Cannes.
existing high frame rate (HFR) Included in the Super Sale are
recording technology. Sony ‘Fab Frame Hampers’. Swains • 2 + 1 free – various lines and
demonstrated a prototype model simultaneously separated into left and has created a limited number of sizes
incorporating this technology at right images and recorded as it hampers that offer improved • 8 + 1 free – various sizes of
“CEATEC JAPAN 2009”, last week. reaches the parallel light area (the value for money. For £95.00 Ashberry
In existing half mirror 3D camera area where diverging light from the dealers will receive a selection of • 7 + 2 free – 5”x5” Ashberry
systems with separate lenses for the left point of focus on the subject matter 40 assorted frames from the • 11 + 1 free – A3 Ashberry
and right eyes, the parallax range is becomes parallel) of the relay lens. Swains Memorie range with a
adjustable, enabling the depth of the The separated left and right images guide price of £450.00. All of these offers are only
3D images to be modified. However, are then processed and recorded with The following special offers are available while stocks last.
when operating the zoom and focus the respective left and right image included in the Swains Super
functions of such systems, the sensors. As there is no difference in Sale:
'exact frames supplied may vary from those
shown. Hamper not included'
sensitivity of the human eye, in time between when the left and right
particular to differences in the size eye images are captured, it is possible A C C E S S O R I E S
and rotational movement of dual for natural and smooth 3D images to
images, as well as any vertical be captured, even of scenes involving
NEW UNIVERSAL
misalignment or difference in image rapid movement.
quality has meant that complex Optical tests have shown that a frame
technology has been required to rate 240fps represents the limit of
CHARGER FROM CAMLINK
ensure that each camera lens is closely human visual perception, and beyond
coordinated, and there are no that it becomes difficult to detect Fameart Ltd have launched the new horizontal
discrepancies in the optical axis, differences in terms of blur and Camlink Z1 Universal Charger. The movements of the
image size, and focus. The “jerkiness” of moving images (where Camlink Z1 is a compact one stop contacts is
introduction of a single lens system images that were continuous are now charging solution designed to sufficient to
resolves any issues that may occur as seen as a series of distinct snapshots). charge Lithium ION & Ni MH match most
a result of having different optical The number of digital 3D screens is batteries. The unit is self contained lithium batteries
characteristics for each eye. increasing rapidly, and is expected to and requires no panels of plates to currently
Furthermore, by using mirrors in place reach 7,000 worldwide by the end of cater for different battery types - a available.
of shutters, incoming light can now be 2009. simple adjustment of vertical & A bright blue
flashing LED light indicates that
C A M C O R D E R S
the battery is charging, flashing
JVC EXTENDSEVERIORANGE
faster as the battery is charged;
effectiveness when the blue light remains on
throughout permanently the battery is fully
JVC is introducing the new HD Everio 9 Megapixel stills and 1080 TV lines of the entire charged. In the event that the cell
GZ-HM400 aimed specifically at the horizontal resolution for Full HD video. zoom range, inserted is faulty or exhausted, the
video camera enthusiast. Instead of High-speed recording of up to 500fps from wide to telephoto. blue light will change to flashing
pursuing the limits of downsizing, this is also possible to capture the rapid Other notable features include three green indicating a replacement cell is
pro-style video camera emphasises movement of sports and animal different high-speed recording modes, required.
quality and usability, maintaining wildlife. face detection, one-touch uploading to Supplied with a 1000mAh power
sufficient size to accommodate its The GZ-HM400 features a Konica iTunes and Youtube and, for the first adapter with interchangeable U.K.
high-performance lens and circuitry, Minolta HD Lens and a JVC-developed time, JVC’s K2 Technology: a proven E.U. & USA/Japan plugs it is
and in turn providing a contoured Optical Image Stabiliser which uses two technology in the audio field that capable of charging 500mAh
design that is perfectly balanced to active prisms to correct camera shake restores fine sound details that are lost battery cells in just 30mins and most
allow extended use with minimal at the lens entrance, before the image during compression. batteries within an hour.
fatigue. Its 1/2.33-inch 10.3 actually enters the lens. Two prisms, Also supplied in the kit is a 12v
Megapixel CMOS sensor with Bayer compensating in the horizontal and ***Waiting for pricing and car cord ideal for use on the
Array RGB Colour Filter delivers Real vertical directions, provide the same availability*** move.
Available now, its RRP is £34.99.
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