Sony is Set to Expand the World of "a" D-SLR.Tokyo, Japan, Mar 14, 2007 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - At the PMA PMA (papillary-marginal-attached), n a system of epidemiologic scoring of periodontal disease devised by Schour and Massler in which the symbols denote the areas involved in gingival inflammation. PMA Progressive muscular atrophy 2007 International Convention and trade Show which was held between March 8th and 11th in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nevada, USA, Sony exhibited two prototypes of digital SLR (1) (Scalable Linear Recording) A line of magnetic tape drives from Tandberg Data that evolved from the QIC Data Cartridge format. See QIC. (2) (Single Lens Reflex) A camera that uses the same lens for viewing and shooting. camera bodies and interchangeable lenses currently under development. These products are planned to be launched in addition to the existing portfolio of the 'a100' camera body and the 21 interchangeable lenses including Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss (September 11, 1816 – December 3, 1888) was an optician commonly known for the company he founded, Zeiss. (R)lenses and more than 45 pieces of accessories. "We need to further solidify so·lid·i·fy v. so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing, so·lid·i·fies v.tr. 1. To make solid, compact, or hard. 2. To make strong or united. v.intr. our position in the digital SLR market. To do that, we must cater to varying degrees of customer requirements, and we are working on the second wave of products in order to expand the world of 'a'," said Toru Katsumoto, head of Sony's AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) See AdvancedTCA. division responsible for digital SLR products, when speaking at Sony Electronics Sony Electronics Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Inc.'s press conference. "Specifically, we are developing two new camera bodies targeted at higher market segments compared with the 'a100'," he added. The extended line-up is expected to give customers more options and allows them to trade up products as their skills mature. The second wave of products also includes interchangeable lenses suitable for high-end enthusiast and professional use. "With the added choice of camera bodies coupled with enlarged interchangeable lens portfolio, we believe 'a' helps our customers spur their creativity and putting it differently, 'a' unlocks the full potential of digital SLR," Katsumoto concluded his speech. One of the prototypes displayed at the PMA2007 was a camera body positioned higher than the current 'a100' to appeal to high amateur users. This new camera will deliver a high picture quality drawing on a new image sensor An image sensor is a device that converts a visual image to an electric signal. It is used chiefly in digital cameras and other imaging devices. It is usually an array of charge-coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS sensors such as active-pixel sensors. and new BIONZ image processing engine The image processing engine, or image processor, is - next to the optics and the image sensor - one of the most important components of a digital camera and plays a vital role in creating the digital image. , both of which are currently under development. The new camera will also feature 'Super SteadyShot inside.' Already implemented in the 'a100,' this optical image stabilisation system is effective with the full range of 'a' system lenses. The other camera body prototype will represent the flagship model of the 'a' range. Offering features that meet demanding requirements from even professional photographers, this highest-end camera body also incorporates a new image sensor, BIONZ processor as well as 'Super SteadyShot inside.' One of these two new cameras is scheduled for launch during this calendar year. Furthermore, 8 prototypes of interchangeable lenses currently under development were exhibited, including a large-aperture standard zoom; telephoto zoom; large-aperture wide angle zoom; super telephoto zoom; fixed super telephoto; fixed telephoto; fixed wide angle and large-aperture fixed wide angle. Within the next 12 months, Sony is planning to launch five or more lenses suitable for high amateur and professional use, including 24-70mmF2.8; 70-300mm F4.5-5.6; DT18-250mm F3.5-6.3. About Sony Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading personal broadband entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $67 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net Source: Sony Contact: Sony Corporation Corporate Communications Tel: +81-3-5448-2200 Fax: +81-3-5448-3061 Copyright [c] 2007 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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