We’ve been (impatiently) waiting for Sony to update its NEX line of digital cameras since the NEX-3 was discontinued earlier this year, and it looks like a worthy successor has finally been named. Announced today, the NEX-C3 appears identical to the model leaked in April, and uses the same format APS-C image sensor as its predecessor, bumping resolution to 16.2 megapixels in a camera body smaller than the NEX-5. Sony says the new entry-level cam is designed to fill the gap between point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras, and is the smallest body to pack an APS-C sensor, offering DSLR-level image quality — the same 16.2 MP chip is also included in its new full-size Alpha A35, which replaces the A33. Both cameras can shoot at up to 5.5 fps (the A35 adds a 7 fps mode at 8.4 megapixels), and include 3-inch LCDs, with the NEX keeping its hallmark tilt display, and the A35 adding Sony’s Translucent Mirror live-view mode, and an electronic viewfinder. We have plenty more to share, including a new lens and flash, along with pricing and availability for all, so jump past the break for the juicy details.
In line with Sony’s goal of improving the user experience for beginners, the NEX-C3′s Photo Creativity interface simplifies the process of adjusting advanced settings, to help grow the skills of those new to DSLR shooting. Both models include new Picture Effects (like the retro look you get with those novelty smartphone apps), which will also be available for previous generation cameras via a firmware update on June 20th. The NEX-C3 ships in late July or August, and will be offered with those familiar 18-55mm and 16mm kit lenses for $649 and $599, respectively. Bodies paired with the zoom will be available in black, pink, and silver, while the camera in the fixed-lens kit will only ship in black. The A35 will hit stores in August for $699 with an 18-55mm kit lens, or $599 for the body. There’s also a new 30mm f/3.5 macro lens ($249, October) and a larger external flash ($149, August) for the NEX series. You’ll have to wait a month or two to pick up a C3 of your own, but check back for our hands-on preview later this week.
Our collection of readers will not be complete without mentioning Jointech JE100. The first news about its development appeared in June, but only we know its parameters and price.
The reader with a 7-inch touch screen is not using the technology of electronic paper. Its screen is an LCD panel. Lights may be useful for reading in the dark, but in bright sun there will be problems with the image. The obvious advantage is that the screen has an opportunity to play video.
The second feature is the operating system. The gadget is running the English version of Windows CE 5.0. This means that it supports formats MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power Point, PDF. Nevertheless, a processor with a frequency of 400 MHz, 64 MB RAM and 128 megs of NAND flash memory in combination with Windows does not inspire much confidence.
The price of this gadget is $270.
Welcome this new gadget of 2 in 1 type – stylish jewelry and USB-flash from Philips and Swarovski.
USB-flash Lock Out Jet Hematite is a stylish, glamorous pendant in the shape of heart, one of the half of which is in a metal casing and contains a USB hub, and the second half – USB-flash’s cap, is covered with crystals from Swarovski.
Manufacturer Philips has made this step after a popular series of stylish gadgets Active Crystals (they were headphones-liners in the metal case,with inlaid crystals Swarovski).
So, Lock Out Jet Hematite is a USB-flash with 1 GB memory that a lady can wear on her neck as a jewelery.
The gadget is decorated with Swarovski crystals of soft lilac color. Do not miss the chance to make a nice gift to your lovely ladies in spring. Its cost is approximately € 150. And do not forget that girls are priceless.
Perhaps a reader has read many times the headers with the words «the smallest gadget», «a small device», etc., because more and more devices take this title from the previous leaders.
Thus, Elecom MF-SU2 USB Thumb Key recently announced a flash, which is only slightly greater than the connector USB. The gadget has the following dimensions: 1,8×1, 5х0, 7cm and its weight is about 2.5 grams.
Perhaps you will argue that such a tiny flash will not have enough memory, which would meet the requirements of today’s users. But here you are mistaken. MF-SU2 can have 4 or 8 gigabytes memory, depending on the model. Besides the flash is equipped with a protection that is provided in the form of a password. Without any doubt, this is a very important addition as you can easily lose such a device.
Now we can do nothing but wait for this tiny flash to appear on the market.
What prevents flash-drive from being a toy transformer at the same time? Nothing! This flash turns into Ravage, one of the heroes of the legendary TV series Transformers.
Actually before that Ravage was the tape, but it is already 21 century, so now – it is flash instead of tape.
The gadget holds up to 2GB of files and is compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
