Copyright (c) 2011-2012 EISA - The European Imaging and Sound Association Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:17:43 +0100 EISA is the unique association of 50 special interest magazines from 20 European countries. Internationally known for the European EISA Awards http://www.eisa.eu/ http://eis.ac/images/global/feed.png 60 61 EISA - The European Imaging and Sound Association en-gb http://www.eisa.eu/ http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-camcorder-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-camcorder-2011-2012 The Canon LEGRIA HF M41 high-end video camera is conveniently compact making it useful for shooting high quality videos under practically all conditions. The camera has a LCD screen and a traditional viewfinder. It is equipped with an easy to use menu system with as many automatic and manual functions you could wish for - including full manual sound recording and the ability to connect an external stereo microphone. Auto focus is extremely fast due to an external "distance eye". With no less than two SD card slots complementing the built-in 32 GB flash memory, you should never run out of recording space. Picture quality is extremely good with an exceptionally low level of noise, even in poor light. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-video-projector-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-video-projector-2011-2012 To get fully immersed in the 3D realm you need a big picture and JVC’s DLA-X7 does this with room to spare! This D-ILA projector is one of the first to achieve THX 3D certification, boasting a 70,000:1 native contrast and substantial 1300 ANSI Lumens brightness. Because JVC has designed this projector for use with active shutter 3D glasses, this allows the DLA-X7 to be used with a far wider choice of screen types than might otherwise have been the case. Other key technologies include a custom on-screen gamma control and 7-axis Colour Management System, ensuring very accurate calibration, and a video processor for smooth rendering of all types of video material. All-in-all it delivers an eyeball-popping 2D/3D experience. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-3d-camcorder-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-3d-camcorder-2011-2012 Anyone can become a 3D film producer with the JVC Everio GS TD1. This easy to use and versatile camcorder is packed with automatic functions for the simple creation of high quality 3D images but stacks of manual functions give the more experienced user complete control of the end result. Work can be monitored on the 3D LCD touch screen, which offers an easy to use menu system and can be viewed without special glasses. Users can choose to save recordings in either JVC's future proof high quality 2x full HD format or standard side-by-side AVCHD to be edited easily with an existing video editing system. The camera is equipped with a pair of high quality F1.2 zoom lenses making it possible to shoot 3D or 2D stills or movies under poor light conditions. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-3d-home-theater-solution-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-3d-home-theater-solution-2011-2012 This year EISA has paired two LG products together which we believe complement each other and create a market beating Home Theater combination. The LG 55LW650S uses passive 3D technology. This brings immediate benefits as unlike its active counterpart, the glasses are lightweight, relatively cheap and do not require batteries making this the best way to share 3D movies or sports coverage with large groups of family or friends. But convenience is not the only reason to choose the 55LW650S. 3D pictures are reproduced in a very natural way, with negligible crosstalk and can be viewed without causing any eye fatigue and results from watching normal Blu-ray movies and TV contents are also of a very high standard. Set-up is extremely simple and when combined with LGs HLX56S soundbar with integrated Blu-Ray player and wireless subwoofer, it delivers powerful multichannel sound. Good connectivity, including LG Smart TV services, completes the reasons for its success in this year’s awards. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-av-streaming-tv-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-av-streaming-tv-2011-2012 The brand new Loewe "Individual 46 Compose 3D" delivers stunning pictures and sound while providing lots of connectivity options. An internal DR+ 500 GB hard disc will record, store and stream all broadcast content to any room in your house, even if it is in 3D. Any recorded video can be streamed via LAN, WLAN or Powerline and users can easily enjoy broadcast content on other Loewe displays with their unique "Follow-me" feature - Start watching a TV programme in the living room, pause whenever you want and resume watching in the bedroom with a click on a remote-button. Loewe Individual 46 Compose 3D is the easiest and most flexible way, to enjoy multimedia all around your house. It is also desperately elegant and stylish and perfectly crafted as well. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-plasma-tv-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-plasma-tv-2011-2012 This top of the range Plasma brings a whole host of technologies together to offer breathtaking picture quality for 2D and 3D viewing. Customers are treated to stunning black level, striking contrast and realistic colours. Fast movements manage to look smooth and sharp simultaneously, while the VIERA Connect network features offer a comprehensive range of the latest web-based services. A built-in subwoofer ensures that audio is very rich and convincing. Digital programme material can be recorded to SD card, HDD or flash disc and a wide range of multimedia codecs can be played back via the USB port. Panasonic VIERA TX-P50VT30 delivers TV and movie entertainment at its best! Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-3d-tv-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-3d-tv-2011-2012 Philips takes a giant step forward with the sleek 46PFL9706 promoting it to the position of the best 3D television on the market today. Left to right image crosstalk, an annoying characteristic with active 3D, is reduced to a level you hardly notice anymore and you can adjust the depth of a native 3D picture in detail. Image quality is improved to the highest possible level without losing the natural look and finally you can carry out ISF calibration. Irritating screen reflection is dramatically reduced with the application of an effective ‘Moth Eye’ filter and black is real black without loss of detail. As always, movement compensation is best in class - what’s more, the price is really attractive for such a top set. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-best-buy-tv-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-best-buy-tv-2011-2012 The Samsung UE40D6500 offers best in class features, quality and design at a stunning price. The edge LED TV incorporates 3D, DLNA-connectivity and is prepared for WLAN. Smart TV functionality offers access to a whole new world of online entertainment and useful applications like Skype and social media services. The picture quality is very good for this class of product whether viewing in 2D or 3D. LED technology means the TV is slim and keeps power consumption to an absolute minimum - extremely important for the environmentally conscious customer. Additional fun and convenience is provided with the ability to control TV features from Apple and Android devices. The Samsung UE40D6500 has DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-S tuners built-in making additional set top boxes obsolete. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-blu-ray-player-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-blu-ray-player-2011-2012 As the first Sony Blu-ray player to benefit from an all-Sony chipset, the BDP-S780 succeeds in offering a new level of performance at this entry-level price. Its superb picture performance is aided in no small measure by Sony’s proprietary ‘image engine’ while the viewing experience is enhanced with access to an on-line Entertainment Database Browser. The player even converts 2D movies to 3D and features DLNA streaming via both wired and wireless networks. Fast loading times are a given, even with Java-heavy BDs, while the same transport also plays CD and SACD music discs. Skype-ready and equipped with a basic, in-built web browser, the BDP-S780 opens up a new world of entertainment in your home. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-lcd-tv-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-lcd-tv-2011-2012 This beautiful piece of furniture looks good even when the set is turned off and is clearly designed to fit into the modern hi-tech home. The perfect viewing angle is easily achieved by simply tilting the set. Black level is as deep as can be without losing small details in the black, important for enjoying full-scale gradation in dark movie scenes whilst ‘out of the box’ the colours are well calibrated. Among an impressive set of ‘features’ you’ll find an old friend: Super Bit Mapping (SBM), introduced by Sony to improve the standard 16 bit CD quality. With Super Bit Mapping Video (SBMV), as used in this TV-set, the standard 8 bit video is processed with 14 bits with a visibly better colour gradation as a direct result. Faces especially benefit from this. Finally, you get 3D capability for free. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-family-camcorder-2011-2012 http://www.eisa.eu/awards.html#european-family-camcorder-2011-2012 The Sony Handycam HDR-PJ10E is unique in offering customers a camcorder that is ready for shooting, easy automatic movie story creation and big screen presentation in a single product. The wide angle lens with powerful optical zoom, highly sensitive image CMOS sensor and excellent automatic system combine to make this camera extremely flexible in a great variety of shooting conditions. Stored in 16 GB of internal memory, content can be easily edited down for presentation as a short movie with added background music. A tiny but powerful built-in DLP-projector allows instant playback for the whole family to enjoy even projected on to a light coloured wall in a darkened room. This fantastic combined camcorder/projector is the best family-oriented product on the market today enabling the whole family to enjoy sharing their own movies instantly. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200