Nikon May Announce APS-C Portable Digital Camera Soon

Rumors circulated that Nikon may this year launched portable digital cameras with APS-C format. The new camera  may be announced in one to two weeks.  It is reported that the camera will use APS-C sensor with 16.2 million pixels, EXPEED2 image processor and F2.8 18mm (35mm equivalent to 28mm) fixed focus lens, and has Wi-Fi capability .

Sony 50x Meg Zoom Digital Camera HX300

Sony 50x Meg Zoom Digital Camera HX300 was announced recently. it features a 50x f2.8-6.3 24-1200mm lens and a 1/2.3-inch 20-megapixel Exmor R backside-illuminated CMOS sensor. Here are the features extracted from Sony Canada:
"The Sony Cyber-shot® DSCHX300B features massive 50x optical zoom plus 100x Clear Image digital zoom technology for awesome close-ups. Every detail will be crisp and clear—even when zoomed in all the way—thanks to top-notch Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology and the camera's powerful processor. The 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS image sensor delivers stunning, high-resolution photos and gorgeous Full HD videos¹ even in challenging low-light conditions. Better yet, with so many pixels you'll be able to enlarge, zoom in and crop your photos for frame-worthy mementos of every special occasion."

Sony 50x Mega Zoom Digital Camera

Official Video

Hands On

Olympus E-PM2 Has the Same Sensor of OM-D

E-PM2 is an upgrade of the E-PM1.  It incorporate the same sensor of OM-D which has the same quality or even surpassing many APS-C sensor DSLR. In accordance with Olympus Canada, it has the features:
"This compact technological wonder features an expansive 16 MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic VI Image Processor for powerfully vivid images that rival the quality of an SLR. Let the camera achieve photographic perfection with features like iAuto and 23 Scene Select Modes. Or take control using Direct Live Guide. Explore your creative side with 12 ready-to-use Art Filters. The PEN E-PM2 features technology to help you shoot brilliantly when light is hard to find. There’s blazing speed with an incredibly responsive touch shutter and 8 fps sequential shooting. The PEN E-PM2. The camera you want when you’re ready to leave compacts behind and capture your stories in spectacular fashion"

Olympus E-PM2 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

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Hands On

 

 

 

Rating

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DxOmark has the information for comparison of Panasonic G5 sensor with G3 and Olympus OM-D. G5, G3 and OM-D have score 61, 56 and 71 respectively.

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Olympus E-PL5 Has Same Sensor of OM-D

E-PL5 was announced recently which incorporated the same sensor of Olympus flagship milc camera OM-D. Here is the features extracted from Olympus Canada: "Shoot images with stunning detail and vivid color thanks to a powerful tandem of a sizeable 16 MP Live MOS Sensor and our TruePic VI image processing engine. Technology like an AF Illuminator and an ISO with speeds that hit 25,600 capture crisp, clear shots in low light. Everything is fast on the PEN E-PL5 from the exceedingly responsive touch screen to 8 fps sequential shooting. Nourish your artistic side with Full HD Video 1080i and 12 Art Filters and Effects. Take full control of your settings with features such as My Set, and a customizable self timer. Unleash your creativity, apply new monochrome Art Filters Effects or edit RAW images right in the camera. The PEN E-PL5. All the professional features you need to take you to the next creative level."

Olympus E-PL5 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Official Video

Hands On

Rating

Highly Recommended (Source: Photographyblog.com)

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4
Features	4
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	5
Value for money	4.5

Panasonic Lumix GH3 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Panasonic Lumix GH3 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera has good quality which equivalent or even surpass some of the APS-C sensor DSLR. It has the following features:

• 16.05-megapixel Live MOS Sensor
• Venus Engine featuring 3DNR and MNR
• Newly designed low-pass filter
• HDR (High Dynamic Range)
• Electronic shutter function

The GH3 has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, 0.07 second contrast-detect autofocus, a 1,744K OLED electronic viewfinder, a 3-inch swivelling and tilting OLED screen. It produces noise-free images at ISO 125 to 1600, with limited noise starting to appear at ISO 3200 in accordance with review stated in Internet.

Panasonic GH3 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Official Video

Hands On

Rating: (Source:photographyblog.com)

Highly Recommended

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4.5
Features	5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	5
Value for money	4

The new Nikon D7100 Announced to replace the D7000 DSLR

Nikon D7100 is the new flagship APS-C senor DSLR to replace the D7000. List price for body is CAD$1299.95.  Here is the features extract from Nikon Canada: "The new flagship of Nikon's DX-format HD-SLR lineup. Achieve a thrilling new level of image quality and sharpness thanks to a specially designed 24.1-MP DX-format CMOS sensor. Enjoy speed, precision and convenience at every step, from shooting up to 6 fps to instantly sharing your shots with the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter. Create dazzling Full HD 1080p videos and ultra-smooth slow-motion or time-lapse sequences. Unleash the power of Nikon's nimble DX-format system"

Nikon D7100 DSLR

Official Video

Preview

Review: (Source: Photographyblog.com)

Highly Recommended

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4.5
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	5
Value for money	4.5

Sony Full Frame Compact Digital Camera RX1

Sony RX1 is the first compact full frame fixed lens digital camera. It is a 24 Megapixel full-frame camera with F2 35mm Zeiss fixed lens. The price is about CAD$2999.99. The RX1 does good on close-ups and get about 5.5 inches away from subject. Here is the features extract from Sony Canada:

"Introducing the Cyber-shot® DSC-RX1, the world's first fixed lens digital camera to sport a 35mm full-frame sensor. Perfectly pocketable, you can easily take it wherever you roam to capture gorgeous, high-quality 24.3-megapixel photos and Full HD video. Complete manual control puts the power to fulfill your creative vision in the palm of your hand, while the big, bright f/2.0 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens delivers beautifully defocused backgrounds and macro capabilities. And it's an excellent video camera, too. Shoot stunning Full HD 24p/60i/60p video, and exercise creative freedom with manual control of P/A/S/M modes. The multi-interface shoe lets you add a variety of accessories to further enrich the capabilities of this incredible camera."



Sony RX1 Full Frame Digital Camera



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Hands On

Review Rating:

Highly Recommended (Source:photographyblog.com)

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	5
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	5
Value for money	4.5

Sony New a58 DSLR and MILC NEX-3N

Sony announced the new a58 DSLR and NEX-3N mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Click here.

A58 Official Video

A58 Preview

NEX-3N Official Video

 

NEX-3N Preivew

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Olympus XZ10 F1.8 Digital Camera

Olympus is the new large aperture P & S digital camera announced recently. It has F1.8 aperture. Here is the extract features from Olympus Canada:

"The iZuiko f1.8-2.7 4.7 – 23.5mm (26-130mm equivalent angle of view in 35mm cameras) digital lens is a 5x compact version of the legendary, high-quality ZUIKO Digital lenses featured with Olympus DSLRs. With a maximum aperture of f1.8 at wide-angle and f2.7 at telephoto, this lens assures fast shutter speeds for sharp low-light images. This aperture range also allows photographers to take portraits that highlight the subject by defocusing the background, a capability not possible in most compact cameras. The lens is specifically designed for clear, high-quality photographic performance with minimal ghosting or flare."

Hands On

Rating

To be updated when available.

Sony A58 and NEX-3N Pictures Leaked

Yesterday, online circulate Sony's upcoming new A58 and  the pictures of the NE-3N.  These new cameras are expected to be officially released on February 25 (next Monday).

Sony a58 SLT Camera

Specifications

20 megapixel Exmor APS-C sensor   
Built-in 100% view EVF
With BIONZ image processor
Clear image scaling technology
Super panoramic scan function
Sensitivity range of ISO100-16000
8 / second continuous shooting speed

Sony NEX-3N

Specification

  16 million pixel APS-C frame Exmor APS-C photosensitive element
  With BIONZ image processor
  Sensitivity range of ISO200-16000
   4 / second continuous shooting speed
   Flip LCD screen
   Electronic zoom button
   Built-in GN 6 flash
   Black and silver body

Top 5 Sales DSLR in US

According to dslrphoto.com, the top 5 sales ranking DSLRs as at Feb 18(2013) are:

Rank		Camera Description		Price
1			Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black)	$304.00
2			Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	$579.00
3			Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS with 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens	$749.00
4			Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS with 18-135mm EF-S IS STM Lens	$749.00
5			Nikon D3100 14.2MP with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S      DX VR Nikkor Zoom

Nikon D600 Full Frame DSLR

Nikon D600 is Nikon cheapest full frame DSLR announced in late 2012. Here is the features extract from Nikon Canada:
"Finally, the power of a 24.3 MP Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor in a compact, streamlined HD-SLR body. Create brilliant full-frame images and 1080p videos. Capture every detail in stunning clarity with Nikon's superior 39-point AF system with Scene Recognition. Empower your inner filmmaker with cinema-quality HD video recording features. Nikon FX-format quality has never been more attainable."

Nikon D600 Commercial

 

Nikon D600 Hands On

 

Nikon D600 Rating

Gold Award (Source:Dpreview.com)

Canon EOS 6D Full Frame DSLR

Canon EOS 6D was announced on September, 2012, which is a full frame dslr and the cheapest full frame dslr of Canon. Here is an extract of features as described from Canon Canada:
"It features a 20.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor, a wide ISO range of 100-25600, expandable to L: 50, H1: 51200, and H2: 102400, for incredible image quality even in low light, and a DIGIC 5+ Image Processor delivers enhanced noise reduction and exceptional processing speed. A new 11-point AF including a high-precision center cross-type AF point with EV -3 sensitivity allows focusing in extreme low-light conditions, and with continuous shooting up to 4.5 fps, you are ready to capture fast action. Full HD video with manual exposure control, multiple frame rates, and the benefits of a Full-Frame sensor provides stunning performance and creative flexibility. The built-in Wi-Fi^® transmitter allows you to wirelessly transfer your images to social networking sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY^#, or upload virtually anywhere from your iOS or Android smartphone* with the free download of the EOS Remote app"

EOS 6D Commercial

 

EOS 6D Hands On

Reviews Rating

The good: The Canon EOS 6D delivers the photo and video quality you expect from a full-frame sensor, in a well-designed and relatively lightweight body.

The bad: While the camera has nice extra features, like Wi-Fi and GPS support, it's missing some basics for the price like on-camera flash, multiple card slots, and a 100 percent-coverage viewfinder.

The bottom line: The photo quality you get from the EOS 6D makes it well worth the upgrade over a consumer APS-C model, but between this and comparable or higher-end models it's a less obvious choice.

(Source: CNET.Com)

Silver Award (Source: DPReview.com)

Sony NEX-3N Pictures Leaked

Rumor circulated in Internet that Sony will announce NEX-3N in 2013 with electronic zoom control located next to the on/off switch. The camera is rumored to have 16MP sensor.

Sony NEX-3N Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Olympus P&S SH-50 iHS Digital Camera

The main selling point of SH-50 is the 24 times zoom, built-in 5-axis shock, 3 "Touch LCD, 720p high-speed film.  The hybrid 5-axis Movie IS can adjust for movement around the axis of the lens in addition to the usual yaw and pitch, as well as horizontal and vertical shift. This stabilization feature is used in the Olympus flagship OM-D MILC.

Olympus SH-50 24x Zoom P& S Digital Camera

Preview (Source:TechNetworkNews)

 

Commercial ( Source: Olympus AU)

 

 

Specification:

Release Date: about January 2013
Sensor Pixels: 16 million pixels
Effective pixels: 16 million pixels
Sensor size: 1/2.3 inch
Sensor Type: CMOS
Maximum resolution: 4608 × 3456
Animation Resolution:
1080 60i
1080p
720p
VGA
High Speed ​​120fps (720p)
High Speed ​​240fps (QVGA)
Animation types: MPEG - 4 AVC/H.264
The animated sound: Support
Anti-shake function: 5-axis shock
135 format focal length: 25 mm to 600 mm
Zoom capability: 24X
Aperture range: F3.0 (W) - F6.9 (T)
Autofocus: the human face AF Tracking
Exposure Mode: Scene modes: Support
Shutter speed: 1/2000 to 4 seconds, does not support the B shutter
ISO sensitivity values​​: Auto / 125/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
LCD screen: 3.0 inch, inch Touch LCD screen
Storage Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC
Battery Type:  lithium battery

Olympus Announced P&S Large Aperture Camera XZ-10

A the Japanese 2013 CP +, Olympus officially announced professional portable camera XZ-10. The portable XZ-10 photo sensor is a 1/2.3 inch CMOS, 5x optical zoom lens, maximum aperture of up to f1/1.8, telephoto end f/2.7 performance equivalent focal length of 26-130mm listed.  It will be available in late February.

Olympus XZ-10 Digital Camera

Preview (Source:DigitalCameraWorld)