New stuff from Sony at NAB?

Randy Panado · April 6th, 2009, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the info guys. So let's say Canon did happen to release something. How is their announcements usually structured?

Chris Hurd · April 6th, 2009, 11:55 AM

The one time in recent years that Canon Video (not Canon Broadcast) announced new product at NAB was last year for the XL H1A and XL H1S. That press release was issued on April 10th, 2008, four days prior to the opening of the show floor. Keep in mind that NAB is not their *typical* venue for new product announcements... Canon Video usually yields that particular event to Canon Broadcast. But as we've seen, anything can happen.

Randy Panado · April 6th, 2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

The one time in recent years that Canon Video (not Canon Broadcast) announced new product at NAB was last year for the XL H1A and XL H1S. That press release was issued on April 10th, 2008, four days prior to the opening of the show floor. Keep in mind that NAB is not their *typical* venue for new product announcements... Canon Video usually yields that particular event to Canon Broadcast. But as we've seen, anything can happen.

I see. When is Canon broadcast usually? Also, forgive me for the multiple questions when I should have just asked one, lol, but what is Panasonic's announcement trend? I got cash burning in my pocket for an HMC150 but getting buckets of advice to wait and see what NAB has before plopping down the cash. I'm not in immediate need of a camcorder just yet...although I did sell my beloved XH-A1 for the funds.

*EDIT* After reading that statement a few times, I mean to ask when/what show does Canon Video usually have their announcements for new products?

Heath McKnight · April 6th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Thanks, Chris. I need a break--three major trade shows in Vegas in 2 years was enough (NAB 07 and CES/NAB 08) for me for a little while!

heath

Chris Hurd · April 6th, 2009, 02:40 PM

You should try four major trade shows in eleven days -- that's what I did this January
(MacWorld, AVN, CES and Imaging USA -- see http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/995896-post2.html)

Heath McKnight · April 6th, 2009, 02:44 PM

Yeah, you got me beat there, Chris! Plus how many others throughout the year?

heath

Randy Panado · April 6th, 2009, 09:17 PM

When/what show does Canon Video usually have their announcements for new products?

Chris Hurd · April 7th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Go to Canon USA: Press Releases

Choose "Camcorders" from the drop-down menu on the right, and choose a year from the drop-
down menu on the left. The results will give you an idea of their video product release cycle.

Anthony McErlean · April 22nd, 2009, 02:19 AM

Someone told me to wait till after NAB before I buy an EX3, Is there news regarding it.

Thanks.

Ivan Snoeckx · April 22nd, 2009, 05:12 AM

I guess not, but it's never a good idea to buy something just before NAB or IBC.

Anthony McErlean · April 22nd, 2009, 07:57 AM

Thanks, no, I will wait but I haven't read anything reporting anything new in the EX1/3s cameras.

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Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Thanks, Chris. I need a break--three major trade shows in Vegas in 2 years was enough (NAB 07 and CES/NAB 08) for me for a little while! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

April 6th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#20
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	You should try four major trade shows in eleven days -- that's what I did this January (MacWorld, AVN, CES and Imaging USA -- see http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/995896-post2.html) __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 6th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#21
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Yeah, you got me beat there, Chris! Plus how many others throughout the year? heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

April 7th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#23
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Go to Canon USA: Press Releases Choose "Camcorders" from the drop-down menu on the right, and choose a year from the drop- down menu on the left. The results will give you an idea of their video product release cycle. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 6th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#16
Randy Panado Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 643	Thanks for the info guys. So let's say Canon did happen to release something. How is their announcements usually structured?

April 6th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#22
Randy Panado Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 643	When/what show does Canon Video usually have their announcements for new products?

April 22nd, 2009, 02:19 AM	#24
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Someone told me to wait till after NAB before I buy an EX3, Is there news regarding it. Thanks.

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Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	I guess not, but it's never a good idea to buy something just before NAB or IBC.

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Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Thanks, no, I will wait but I haven't read anything reporting anything new in the EX1/3s cameras.