Canon Europe, a leader in imaging solutions, has announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., is developing an APS-H-size (approx. 29.2 x 20.2 mm) CMOS sensor incorporating approximately 250 million pixels (19,580 x 12,600 pixels), the worlds highest number of pixels for a CMOS sensor smaller than the size of a 35 mm full-frame sensor.

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The replacement for the Sony PMW-200 has arrived - with a new model: the PXW-X200. This camera features full HD XAVC Intra/Long GOP recordings and MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps with superb picture quality for broadcast applications such as newsgathering and documentaries

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JVC launch two new 50Mbps camcorders, each featuring dual codecs, advanced HD streaming, 12-bit image processing and an interchangeable 20x autofocus zoom lens.
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The PMW-300 is ideal for broadcast producers and corporate event camera operators who require a flexible semi-shoulder camcorder. An evolution of Sonys industry leading PMW-EX3, the PMW-300 is able to record 50Mbps HD material in MPEG HD422, meeting broadcast standards around the world.
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Over 500 units of JVC Professional's GY-HM650 ProHD network-enabled camcorder, to be used in the BBC's newsgathering operations both throughout the UK and globally. JVC's GY-HM600 series cameras (GY-HM600 and GY-HM650) meet the EBU's recommendations for journalism use ("Tier 2J"). The cameras also meet the requirement for general long form HD programming ("Tier 2L"), when used with a suitable external recording device supporting 50MB/s or greater recording.
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The new sensor facilitates the shooting of clearly visible video images even in dimly lit environments with as little as 0.03 lux of illumination, or approximately the brightness of a crescent moon—a level of brightness in which it is difficult for the naked eye to perceive objects.
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JVC's GY-HM600 series cameras (GY-HM600 and GY-HM650) are now fully approved for journalism use ("Tier 2J"). The cameras are also approved for general long form HD programming ("Tier 2L"), when used with a suitable external recording device supporting 50MB/s or greater recording.
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Sony has expanded its XDCAM HD422 product line-up with the PMW-50 SxS Field Gear and the PMW-150 50mbps HD422 handheld camcorder equipped with 3x Full HD 1/3-inch Exmor™ CMOS sensors and a 20x zoom lens. These two new products strengthen a range that has proven ideal in terms of flexibility, performance and image quality for all broadcast HD productions.

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