MEDIA ALERT: Sony Adds Video Compatibly to Digital Imaging GPS Receiver
Subject: Sony GPS-CS1KASP device able to trace video footage with GPS coordinates

To update an announcement made last year, Sony today said it will bundle new versions of Picture Motion Browser software and Image Tracker software with its GPS receiver for digital imaging products.

With this new software, the GPS-CS1KASP device can trace the GPS coordinates of your Handycam video footage to an online map, courtesy of Google. The product will continue to support GPS tagging of digital still photos.

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JOBO Introduces New Line of Rechargeable Batteries
JOBO Energy PREMIO batteries available for digital cameras, camcorders

Gummersbach, Germany (January 24, 2008) – JOBO AG introduces today its new line of JOBO Energy PREMIO rechargeable batteries for today’s most popular digital cameras and camcorders.

The JOBO Energy PREMIO battery line has been developed specifically for use with digital SLRs, compact point-and-shoot digital cameras and camcorders. In total there are about 300 battery models (mostly Lithium-ion, but some NiMH), 60 of the most common of them will be readily available for the 400 most popular camera models.
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2008 PMA Tradeshow
January 31 to February 2 - Las Vegas

The annual Photo Marketing Association tradeshow starts next week. PMA is the biggest camera and photography tradeshow in North America and takes place every spring. Last year there were nearly 700 exhibitors and over 20,000 attendees. It’s in Las Vegas again this year so camera company execs, PR and marketing folks, and camera shop owners and employees can get out of the office and party in Vegas for a few days.

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CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THE VIXIA FAMILY OF HIGH-DEFINITION CAMCORDERS FOR THE ULTIMATE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE
Models Include Breakthrough Use of Dual Flash Memory, Genuine Canon Optics, And Other Proprietary Technologies, Expanding Consumers’ Recording Options

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 7, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc. proudly announces the VIXIA family – a new lineup of consumer High-Definition camcorders embracing Canon optical and imaging technologies for superior image quality and flexibility – at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (Booth #12606).

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CANON U.S.A. ANNOUNCES NEW LINEUP OF STANDARD DEFINITION CAMCORDERS FOR A COMPLETE CONSUMER RECORDING EXPERIENCE
Models Include Breakthrough Dual Flash Memory, Advanced Zoom and Other Proprietary Technologies Designed for Superior Performance, Ease of Use and Top Quality Images

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 7, 2008 – A lineup of nine feature-rich camcorders with breakthrough technology to benefit the consumer – Dual Flash Memory and Advanced Zoom – as well as advances in image quality, ergonomics and battery usage, is being introduced by Canon U.S.A., Inc., at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (Booth #12606). The new models offer a variety of recording formats to appeal to every consumer lifestyle. Of the nine new models being introduced, three models record to Flash Memory, three record to MiniDV tape, and three to DVD.

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SONY SUGGESTS CAPTURING THE MOMENT WITH NEW HYBRID/HYBRID-PLUS CAMCORDERS

Sony expects to shake up the industry with the introduction of its 2008 line of DVD Handycam camcorders featuring hybrid and hybrid-plus movie recording.

“People have been drawn to the DVD category because they are so easy to use,” said Kelly Davis, director of camcorder marketing at Sony Electronics. “Our 2008 line offers greater convenience through multiple recording options so you don’t have to worry about running out of media or missing a moment.”

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SONY DEBUTS FULL 1920 X 1080 HD CAMCORDERS WITH FACE DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AT CES 2008

LAS VEGAS(CES Booth 14200), Jan. 6, 2008 – As the leader in the high-definition camcorder category, Sony is further expanding the industry with the introduction of six new HD models.

The HDR-SR12, HDR-SR11 and HDR-SR10 hard drive camcorders, along with the HDR-UX20 and HDR-UX10 DVD models, are all based on AVCHD technology and feature full 1920 x 1080 high-definition recording for outstanding clarity and detail.

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NEW SONY HARD DRIVE CAMCORDERS OFFER LONG RECORDING TIMES AND ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY

LAS VEGAS(CES Booth 14200), Jan. 6, 2008 – Sony is debuting four hard drive Handycam camcorders with sleek bodies and robust capacities to capture life’s longer moments.

Generally, most of the models are more compact than last year’s models. The 60GB DCR-SR220 and DCR-SR85 camcorders deliver continuous recording times (LP mode) of up to 41 hours, while the 40GB DCR-SR65 and 30GB DCR-SR45 models provide up to 27 and 20 hours, respectively.

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