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Olympus SH1 24x 5-Axis Image Stabilization Camera

Olympus SH1 is a super zoom camera with 24x zoom (25-600mm 35mm Equivalent) and 5-axis image stabilization.  The camera has a 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor.  The monitor features a 3.0" 460k-Dot Touchscreen LCD.  SH-1 can record full HD 1080p video at 60 fps. Built-In Wi-Fi connectivity enable to connect smart phones. Other features include ISO 6400, 11.5 fps continuous shooting, interval shooting and Time-Lapse movie.

Raspberry Pi Camera

Raspberry Pi camera is a digital camera module for Raspberry Pi computer. The Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive, credit-card sized computer that connected to computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. IThe camera module is capable of taking full HD 1080p photo and video and can be controlled programmatically.  The camera module connected the Raspberry Pi computer's socket with a flex cable.  The camera socket is sitted between the HDMI port and Ethner port. Unix command or Python programming is required to command the picture or video taking.  It is a 5 mega pixel camera with video mode of 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p60/90.  The picture formats are JPEG (accelerated) , JPEG + RAW , GIF , BMP , PNG , YUV420 and RGB888.  It can create effect of negative , solarise , posterize , whiteboard , blackboard , sketch , denoise , emboss , oilpaint , hatch , gpen , pastel , watercolour, film , blur and saturation.  Exposure modes include auto , night , nightpreview , backlight , spotlight , sports , snow , beach , verylong , fixedfps , antishake and fireworks. The meter has features of average, spot, backlit and matrix.  It is capable to take time lapse picture.  White balance can be adjusted off, auto , sun , cloud, shade, tungsten, fluorescent , incandescent , flash and horizon.

Samsung NX1 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Samsung announces the new  NX1 recently, which features 4K 24fps, UHD at 30 fps, and full 1080p HD video at up to 60 fps, and a 28.2MP BSI APS-C CMOS sensor.  Other features include  3.0" 1036k-Dot Tilt-Touchscreen LCD, 2360k-dot XGA OLED electronic viewfinder, advanced hybrid autofocus system, 205 phase-detection AF Points, 15 fps burst with AF.  The camera includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.

Sony A5100 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Sony a5100 mirrorless digital camera replace the a5000.  Sony a5100 has a 24.3 MP APS-C Exmor HD CMOS sensor with hybrid AF  179 phase-detect point system and video recording features (full HD 1080p video in XAVC S at 50Mbps). The 3 inches 921.6 k dot LCD can be tilted.  The camera is able to shoot up to 6 fps and ISO 25600.  It has Wi-Fi and NFC.  A pop-up flash is one of the features.

Nikon Point and Shot APS-C Sensor Camera - Coolpix A

The Nikon COOLPIX A is a point-and-shoot digital camera incorporated a16.2MP DX-format (APS-C) CMOS sensor. The lens focal lenth is 18.5 which is equivalent to 28mm of 35mm film camera. The maximum aperture is F2.8.  Coolpix A LCD is 3 inches 91k dot. The camera can take full 1080p HD video. ISO sensitivity is between 100-25600. The exposure modes include AE Bracketing, AE Lock, Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto and Shutter Priority.

Canon G7X One Inch Sensor Digital Camera

The PowerShot G7 X is a premium high-performance camera with a large and light-grabbing 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor. The camera uses a DIGIC 6 Image Processor for  low-light photography up to ISO 12800. The image stabilization lens is a f/1.8 (W)-f/2.8 (T) with 4.2x Optical Zoom (24mm-100mm).  It has a minimum focus range of just 5cm for macro shooting.  The camera has Wi-Fi  and NFC.   G7 X is equipped with a high-resolution multi-angle capacitive 3.0-inch touch panel LCD which is easy for selfie. Other features include 31 AF points, full-resolution continuous shooting up to 6.5 fps and 1080p/60p HD video.

Sony RX100 III 1 inch Sensor Point and Shot Camera

Sony RX100 III is an one inch sensor point and shot camera.  The camera has a 20.1 MP Exmor R® sensor for extreme low-light shots.  Maximum aperture is F1.8 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens (24-70mm).  The camera incorporates a Built-in SVGA Oled viewfinder w/ZEISS T* coating.  The LCD is 3 inches large.  Other feature includes built-in ND filter for bright night shooting.  HDMI output is used to connect TV.  The shooting modes are P/A/S/M. It has built in Wi-Fi with NFC.  Smart phone can connect the camera.

Ricoh ME500 35mm Film Range Finder Camera

Ricoh ME 500 was an inexpensive range finder film camera made in 1980's.  It has a Rikenon 40mm f/2.8 made of 4 elements in 3 groups and is capable for multi-exposure. The shutter is mechanical leaf shutter with speeds from 1/8 to 1/500th of a second, plus bulb.The camera is made with Aluminum and plastic.  ME500 can use a spring winder to advance film.  There is a CDS meter is powered by A675 battery.

 

Voigtlander Vitoret 110 Subminiature pocket camera

Voigtlander Vitoret 110 Vitoret EL pocket camera was produce in the early 1980's.  It is a pretty bad camera in terms of  image quality and reliability of the camera.  It is a fixed focus camera.  The automatic shutter and aperture are controlled by a weather symbol switch for "good" or "bad" weather. The shutter speed was 1/40 sec. up to 1/300 sec.

 

Minolta Maxxum 7000 First Auto Focu SLR Film Camera

Minolta announced the first Auto Focus SLR camera in 1985.   The shutter speed is from 1/2000 to 30 seconds and "bulb". Other features include Auto film loading, auto set film speed with DX-coded films.  The rewind is using power rewind. The Minolta 7000 had its AF sensors and the focusing drive inside the camera body.  Minolta designed a new lens mount called A mount. The A lens mount is still using in Sony DSLR, hence Minolta A mount lens can be mount on Sony DSLR. 

Sony A7 II 5 Axis Stabilization Full Frame Digital Camera

Sony recently announces the full frame A7 II 5 Axis Stabilization digital camera in Japan.  It is the first time, a full frame digital mirrorless camera  features a unique 5-axis in-camera stabilization system.  The shutter speed is between 30 to 1/8000 sec. Continuous shooting rate is up to 5 fps in continuous high and 2.5 fps in continuous low.  ISO sensitivity is 100-25600 (expandable to ISO 50-51200 with multi-shot NR).  The exposure modes has Aperture-Priority (A), Manual (M), Programmed auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S).

1. Minolta SR-T Super SLR Film Camera

Minolta is Single lens reflex camera with through-the-lens CLC (Contrast Light Compensator) meter.   The meter is designed to  couple the shutter and film speed (ASA6-6400).  It has mechanical colth focal plane shutter (1-1/1000 sec plus B). The flash synchronized shutter is 1-1/60 sec.

 

Canon Demi Half Frame 35mm Film Camera

Canon Demi was produced in 1960's, which is half-frame 35mm film camera.  It has a bright SH 30mm f/1.7 lens had 6 elements in 4 groups. The  bright viewfinder was designed using a reversed Galilean type.  An exposure meter needle and correct-exposure window (with aperture scale) is located on the right of the viewfinder. It is shutter speed-priority EE with a CdS cell. The distance is by looking On the bottom of the image area  for near, medium, and far subject distances using match needle which is coupled to the lens focusing.
 
For exposure control, shutter speed-priority EE with a CdS cell was provided.

Canon FTB 35mm SLR camera

Canon FTB SLR was produced in 1971.  It features a quick load mechanism for loading film.  The FTb use FD lenses and include the features of  maximum-aperture TTL metering,  match-needle exposure adjustment, 12% partial metering at the center, and stop-down TTL metering.

Canon Dial 35 Film Camera of 1963

Canon Dial 35mm used 35mm film and was started to produce in 1963.  The camera is half frame which mean it use only half of the 35mm film frame.  Hence a 36 exposures 35mm film can render 72 exposures of picture.  The camera has a spring winder to advance film automatically.   It is a shutter speed-priority with cds EE exposure control. The focus can be done through the viewfinder  with a needle matching the near, middle, or far icon.

Why I like my Compact Zoom Digital Camera

Compact camera is very useful because it is portable, inexpensive, easy to use, handy, full of scene modes and useful to record incident, unexpected scene and event.  There are many good brand name compact camera between the price of  CAD$70 to 200.  The image quality is much better than the phone camera.

Many of the compact cameras are shock proof, freeze-proof, and dust-proof, and water-proof.

If you wish to buy a compact digital camera, ensure that the camera should at least include the features of image stabilization, auto focus, and wifi, and pocket size.

Centon DF300 35mm SLR camera

DF-300 is a 35mm film SLR . DF-300 was derived from Minolta X300, X370s and X-7A. It was also delivered as the Vivitar V50 and Seagull DF-300x. Centon the name is a brand name of British retailer Jessop.  The 50mm F1.8 lens take sharp and crispy pictures.

It is quite inexpensive to get one from ebay for around US$40 and up depending on the condition of the camera.

Centon DF-300 has the following features: 50mm F1.8 standard; Aperture priority; Manual; 1984 vintage; Minolta MD mount; Price=3 cup of Starbucks or one Big Mac combo or two Dim Sum plates.

Olympus OM2N

Olympus OM2N is an upgrade version of the innovative OM1 It is automatic exposure system with an aperture-preferred shutter. Fully manual shooting is incorporated. The size of the camera is much smaller than the conventional SLR from other manufacturers. The exposure range is between 1/1000 to 1s with bulb shutter.  Olympus incorporated a off-the-film (OTF) TTL exposure metering which claims to provide more accurate light measurement.

Olympus OM-10 Film Camera

Olympus OM-10 was announced in 1979 as the cheapest of OM SLR lines.  It is an aperture priority 35mm film camera.  An adapter was sold separately to allow change of shutter.  The camera came with a sharp and contrasty 50mm F1.8 lens.  Olympus was famous to cut down the size of the then SLR camera. The camera was much smaller and lighter than the competition.  The present Olympus EM-5 DSLR camera bears the similar styling of the OM-10.

Classic Olympus XA Rangefinder Film Camera

Olympus XA was announced in 1979.  It is a small camera about the the size of a small palm. It has a rangefinder with 35mm F2.8 Zuiko lens.  A small flash (A11) can be attached on the left side of the camera. The camera rangefinder is used for focusing. The camera is very capable to take good quality of photographs. The shutter speed can be adjusted between 10 seconds to 1/500 and is quiet.  The ISO range is between 25 to 800.  Dimension is 102x64.5x40 mm.

Old Camera - Kiev 4am

Kiev 4am is an classic 35mm rangefinder camera based on Contax design.  The viewfinder and rangefinder use the same window for focusing and aiming.  The lens mount is the Contax rangefinder mount which allow to use the prewar Contax rangefinders lenses made for this mount. The Kiev 4am were produced between 1980-87with the choice of Helios-103 53mm f/1.8 or Jupiter-8M 50mm f/2.

Kiev 4am Rangefinder Camera

Leica X Vario Digital Camera

The black X Vario Digital Camera from Leica is a point-and-shoot camera featuring a 16.1MP APS-C CMOS image sensor with Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46mm f/3.5-6.4 Lens (28-70mm, 35mm Equivalent).  The viewfinder is a 3.0" 920k-Dot Wide-Angle LCD Monitor.  Other features include,full HD 1080 video recording at 30 fps,11-Point AF system, manual focus and manual exposure control, ISO 12500, p to 5 fps shooting, aluminum and magnesium alloy body and come with free adobe photoshop lightroom download.

Panasonic LX100 Micro 4/3 Non Interchangeable Lens Camera

Panasonic LX100 micro 4/3 non-changeable lens camera was just announced which incorporated 16.8MP 4/3" Multi-Aspect MOS Sensor with Leica DC Vario-Summilux f/1.7-2.8 zoom Lens 24-75mm (35mm Equivalent). The electronic viewfinder has 2,764k-Dot.  The camera is built with 3.0" 921k-Dot Rear LCD Screen.  The video can take 4K Ultra HD Video at 30/24 fps in MP4 and full HD video at 60fps in MP4 or AVCHD. It has a manual control rings and dials which provides  control of aperture, zoom, while dials on the top of the camera provides access to shutter speed and exposure compensation.   Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC is one of the features.  There is no built in flash but external flash Included.

Sony QX1 APS-C Camera for Phone

This camera looks like a lens which convert your smartphone into an interchangeable lens camera.  It features clips to smartphone, Sony E lens mount and a 20.1MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. The image processor is BIONZ X.  Other features include:

• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
• RAW Shooting & ISO Range up to 16000
• Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
• Continuous Shooting up to 3.5 fps
• Built-In Flash with Guide Number of 13'
• microSD and Memory Stick Micro Card Slot

QX1 is does not come with a lens.

Leica M-A Film Range Finder Camera

Leica M-A is a 35 mm mechanical film range -finder camera announced in 2014 Photokina. The camera is available in black or  silver chrome color. The M-System is a photographic legend which celebrating its 60th birthday in 2014. It is a mechanical camera without a light meter and does not use battery. There is a 0.72x Bright Line Viewfinder with selectable Image Field Frame Lines and focal Plane Shutter: Up to 1/1000 Sec.  The flash can sync at 1/50 Sec.  The lens is 16-135mm M-Mount Lenses.  On the rear there is a ISO reminder dial.  The top and cover is chromed bass.  The camera is made in Germany.

Leica T Mirrorless Camera

Leica T is Leica cheapest mirrorless lens interchangeable camera.  The  Leica T Mirrorless Digital Camera has featuring a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor housed in a aluminum alloy unibody design with the Leica T lens mount for attaching optional lenses. The LCD features 1.3 million pixel 3.7" TFT touchscreen.

• 16.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• Solid Aluminum Alloy Unibody Design
• 3.7" 1.3M-dot TFT LCD Touchscreen
• Contrast-Based Autofocus System
• Continuous Shooting at up to 5 fps
• Full HD 1920 x 1080p Video at 30 fps
• Built-In Flash with GN of 15' at ISO 100
• 16 GB Internal Memory & SDXC Card Slot
• Wi-Fi Connectivity & Leica T App for iOS
• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom included

Overview

Fuji XA1 Mirrorless Camera

Fuji XA1 is the cheapest X mirrorless camera offered by Fujifilm, which does not has a viewfinder. The camera incorporates a 16 mega pixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the following features:

• EXR Processor II
• 3.0" 920k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
• Full HD 1080p Video with Stereo Sound
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Extended Sensitivity to ISO 25600
• Continuous Shooting Rate of 5.6 fps
• Advanced SR AUTO and Q Menu Button
• Film Simulation and Advanced Filters
• Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS Lens

The Fujifilm X-A1 has almost the same features of the X-M1 except it uses a 16MP APS-C sensor  not the X-Trans used by X-M1.  X-A1 is an entry level mirrorless camera.

Overview

Canon 30X Mega Zoom Camera SX700

SX700 has a 30x f3.2-6.9 25-750mm lens and a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor.  Wifi and NFC are incorporated into the camera. Its features include

• 16.1 MP CMOS Sensor
• 30x Optical Zoom Lens
• 35mm Equivalent: 25-750mm
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• 3" LCD Screen
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording
• Built-In Wi-Fi & NFC Connectivity
• Creative Shot Mode
• Smart AUTO with 58 Predefined Scenes
• Hybrid Auto Creates Video Clips

Olympus Mega Zoom 24x SH-1

Olympus SH-1 is the world’s first compact with 5-axis image stabilization for both video and stills. It’s got built-in WiFi. It has 24x wide-angle optical zoom (25-600mm equivalent) and WiFi built in.  The SH-1 shoots Full HD 60p video. Time-Lapse Movie compresses up to five hours of action into a 20-second movie.  

• 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS Sensor
• TruePic VII Image Processor
• Olympus 24x Optical Zoom Lens
• 25-600mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 3.0" 460k-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
• 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
• ISO 6400 & 11.5 fps Continuous Shooting
• Interval Shooting and Time-Lapse Movie

Overview

   

Sony RX100 III

The new RX100 III features a  ZEISS^® Vario-Sonnar T 24-70mm  F1.8-2.8 lens with  a built-in OLED viewfinder with ZEISS T coating. The camera has the same high-resolution 20.1 MP 1.0-type back-illuminated CMOS image sensor as the existing RX100II model. The image processor is
BIONZ X processor, which is used in the Sony full frame mirrorless camera A7.

• 20.1MP 1" Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ X Image Processor
• Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/1.8-2.8 Lens
• 24-70mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 1440k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF
• 3.0" 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD
• Full HD Video in XAVC S, Clean HDMI Out
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
• ISO 12800 and 10 fps Continuous Shooting
• Manual Control Ring & Built-In ND Filter

 Review

 

Panasonic Lumix ZS40 (DMC-TZ60) 30X Mega Zoom Compact Camera

The LUMIX ZS40(DMC-TZ60) has a 30x optical zoom, EVF and Wi-Fi with NFC in an ultra slim body. The camera incorporates features of:

• 18.1MP High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
• Venus Engine Image Processor
• Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x Zoom Lens
• 24-720mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 3.0" 920k-Dot LCD Monitor
• 0.2" 200k-Dot Live View Finder
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• HYBRID O.I.S.+ and Level Shot Function
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity and GPS
• ISO 6400 and 10 fps Continuous Shooting

Preview

Canon Powershto SX700 HS 30X Zoom Point and Shot Camera

Canon announced the 30X mega zoom compact camera recently. It is a 30X(25-750mm) optical zoom camera including built-in Wi-Fi allows wireless transferring of images and video to compatible mobile devices, select social networking sites and your Wi-Fi® enabled computer, and lets you remotely shoot using your smartphone or tablet.  In addition, other features include:

• For easier Wi-Fi® connectivity, built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) allows quick and simple pairing to a compatible Android™ device***.
• 16.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM, which helps provide excellent low-light performance.
• Capture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video with a dedicated movie button.
• Creative Shot mode uses composition, color and lighting from your original image to create unique images with an artistic flair.
• The convenient Mobile Device Connect Button allows you to connect to your Android™ or iOS® device* for quick and easy sharing.
• Hybrid Auto records quick video clips before each still and compiles them together to make a short highlight reel.
• Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 58 predefined shooting situations.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compact Digital Camera

Canon announced the new APS-C sensor G1X Mark II to replace the G 1X. The new camera includes features of:

• 12.8MP High-Sensitivity 1.5" CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• Canon 5x Optical Zoom Lens
• 24-120mm f/2-3.9 (35mm Equivalent)
• 3.0" 1,040k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
• High Speed AF and 5.2 fps Shooting
• HS SYSTEM and Optical Image Stabilizer
• Dual Control Rings and 14-Bit RAW

The camera is an compact camera with a 12.8MP 1.5" CMOS sensor.  It use DIGIC 6 image processor to produce high-resolution still imagery with full HD 1080p video.

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Olympus OMD EM10 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Olympus OMD EM10 was announced recently, which is the cheapest OMD camera comparing to EM5 and the top of the line EM1.  The EM10 is the low end OMD camera. EM10 has the following features:

• 16.1MP Live MOS Sensor
• TruePic VII Image Processor
• Micro Four Thirds System
• 1,440k-Dot EVF with 120 fps Refresh Rate
• 3.0" 1,037k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
• In-Body 3-Axis Image Stabilization
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
• FAST AF System and 8 fps Shooting
• Color Creator and Built-In HDR Modes

Preview

 

 

 

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX400's 63X Mega Zoom Camera

Sony mega zoom HX400 63X camera was announced recently. It has the following features:

• 20.4MP Exmor® R CMOS Sensor
• 50x Optical/100x Clear Image zoom
• Full HD video¹ in 1080/60p/24p
• Lock-On AF, Motion Shot Video traces subject movement
• Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi®/NFC³
• 4K quality still image output via HDMI²

 In addition, there are many special features incorporated into this camera:

• Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode
• Photo Creativity
• Intelligent Auto 
• Sweep Panorama : Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360)
• Wi-Fi 
• Face Detection : 8 faces
• Smile Shutter™ technology 
• Picture Effects : Toy/Pop/Partial Color/ Retro/Posterization/SoftHighKey/High Contrast Mono/RichtoneMonochrome/HDRPainting/Soft Focus/Miniature/Watercolor/Illustration
• Tracking Focus : Off / Auto

 

 

Sony A6000 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Sony announced the new a6000 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera to replace NEX-6 and NEX-7. The a6000 is a compact mirrorless camera that's about half the size and weight of a typical DSLR with APS-C sensor as most DSLRs.  The camera includes the following features:

• 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ X Image Processor
• Tru-Finder 0.39" 1,440k-Dot OLED EVF
• 3.0" 921k-Dot Xtra Fine Tilting LCD
• Full HD 1080i/p AVCHD Video at 24/60 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
• Fast Hybrid AF & 179 Phase-Detect Points
• Up to 11 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
• Multi-Interface Shoe and Built-In Flash
• Auto Object Framing and Multi Frame NR

Sony Official Preview

a6000 vs NEX-7

 

Canon Powershot SX600 18x Mega Zoom Digital Camera

Canon announced the Powershot SX600 18x zoom digital camera recently.  The camera features wifi and remotely controlled by smart phone.  The dedicated Mobile Device Connect Button allows users to connect to a smartphone in an instant with NFC support for easy share of image. The PowerShot SX600 HS features a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens, as well as an 18x optical zoom. High quality 36x ZoomPlus technology increases the zoom even further.  The camera include feature of 16 MP HS system for clear photos even in low light. The intelligent IS keeps photos sharp and movies steady. Creative Shot  creates 6 unique images.  The camera incorporate smart Auto for point and shoot and full HD movies with optical zoom.

Overview 

 

 

Sony NEX-3N - The Last NEX Camera

Sony NEX-3N is the last NEX series camera. Sony NEX-3N features a 16.1 megapixel  Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, full HD AVCHD (50i/25p) video recording, 3-inch tilting LCD panel with 461,000-dot resolution and built-in pop-up flash.  In addition, the camera incorporate the features of ISO 100-16000, intelligent AF system, auto object framing and photo creativity feature for effects. 
The zoom function of the lens is motorised, which allows it to collapse down when not in use.  The AF was quick to focus, at less than half a second between pressing the shutter button and taking a shot.

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Hands On

 

Nikon D5300 DSLR

Nikon D5300 was announced last October(2013) to replace the D5200, which is the company's first DSLR with built-in WiFi.  The camera features a DX-format 24.2 megapixel sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor.  The sensor does not have the traditional optical low-pass filter in order to gain better sharpness and resolution from both photos and videos. D5300 incorporates a 3.2" 1,037k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor and can take full HD 1080p video recording at 60 fps.  The camera allows continuous shooting up to 5 fps with 39-Point multi-cam 4800DX AF Sensor.  Its sensitivity can expand to sensitivity to ISO 25600. The kit lens is NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens.

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Nikon D3300 DSLR

Nikon announces the D3300 DSLR at 2014 CES.  Nikon makes it smaller with improvement.  The camera features a 24MP sensor that will shoot at up to 5 fps and its ISO can be bumped to 12,800.  In addition, the camera features a Expeed 4 image processor with  3.0" 921k-Dot LCD Monitor. The camera does not have optical low-pass filter to provide as much resolution as possible from the relatively small pixels.  The camera can take full HD1080p video recording.  Other features include:

• 11-Point Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor
• Expandable ISO 25600 and 5 fps Shooting
• Easy Panorama Mode and Guide Mode
• Compatible with WU-1a Wireless Adapter
• DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Lens

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PANASONIC DMCZS35K BLACK 16MP 20X WIDE ANGLE 3"

Panasonic has announced the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 (TZ55), which features  Wi-Fi connectivity (though no NFC) and a 28-560mm equivalent 20x zoom range.  The camera incorporate  a 16MP MOS sensor. 

Panasonic Press Release

Panasonic is proud to introduce the new DMC-ZS35 digital compact camera with a powerful 20x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 24-480mm) as a new member of the LUMIX ZS series.

The image processing by the 16-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and the imaging engine excels not only in picture quality but also in its processing speed. It enables 1920 x 1080 full-HD* high quality video recording and high speed burst shooting at 10 fps with high picture quality. It also has quick start-up and Light Speed Auto Focus to catch the most fleeting shooting opportunities. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) is able to minimize blur even when using a powerful zoom and the Active Mode effectively suppress hand vibration in video recording. 

With the Wi-Fi® connectivity, users can connect the camera to their smartphone/tablet without a need of cabling or searching for a Wi-Fi® hotspot. In addition, users can use their smartphone/tablet for a secondary monitor of the camera that enables setting focus, zoom, and releasing the shutter remotely. Now it is possible to record video and watching the image live on a smartphone/tablet. With the Instant Transfer function, photos are automatically sent to the designated electronic devices such as smartphone/tablet right after shooting.

The 3.0-inch large 460K-dot monitor tilts up to 180-degrees making it extremely easy to take a self-portrait. A variety of special effects that add fun to the shooting experience are integrated into the DMC- ZS35 including Creative Control, Creative Retouch and Creative Panorama. The 1250mAh large capacity of battery enables the camera to shoot approx. 350 pictures.

With the powerful 20x zoom and Wi-Fi® capability in a compact body, the DMC-ZS35 is an all-round camera for users who enjoy a variety of shooting experiences.

*Sensor output is 30p

Other Features:
Manual Exposure, iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, HDR (High Dynamic Range), 3D Photo Mode, AC / USB Power Charging

The ZS35 will be available on shop.panasonic.com and at select retailers.

Notice for Motion Picture Recording:

• Use a card with SD Speed Class* with "Class 4" or higher when recording videos.
  * SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.

General Notice:

• Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
• iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
• All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
• This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC/SDXC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats.
• If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html 
• Some accessories are not available in some countries. 
• The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. 
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

For additional information, please visit www.shop.panasonic.com, the Panasonic CES website (www.Panasonic.com/CES) or (home.panasonic.com).

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PANASONIC DMCZS40K

Panasonic DMCZS40 was recently announced in CES 2014.  The camera incorporated a 18.1 MP high sensitivity MOS sensor with 30x Leica optical zoom lens (24-720mm).  It can takes 1920 x 1080 full-HD video (60p).  The 3" 920K-Dot display has anti reflex coating. In Addition, the camera features:

• Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
• GPS
• Viewfinder
• HYBRID Optical Image Stabilizer+
• 10 Frames Per Second Burst Shooting
• Creative Control, Retouch, and Panorama
• iA, HDR, 3D Photo Modes
• Level Gauge, Composition Guide
• US$499

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 Panasonic News Release

The New Premium LUMIX DMC-ZS40 Compact Camera Offering 30x Ultra Zoom with Wi-Fi® / NFC and GPS

Featuring Flexible Manual Shooting and 60p Full-HD Video Recording

Las Vegas, NV (January 6, 2014) – Panasonic is proud to introduce a super slim digital compact camera with a LVF (Live View Finder) featuring a powerful 30x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 24-720mm) for the latest flagship of the popular ZS series. The pocket-sized high performance ZS range has won worldwide popularity for its versatile lens that covers ultra wide-angle to telephoto and high quality image recording capability of both still and video. The new DMC-ZS40 makes significant upgrades especially in functions for more advanced photography such as a Control Ring, RAW compatibility and Focus Peaking.

Crystallizing its optical technologies, Panasonic succeeded in integrating a 24mm ultra wide-angle 30x zoom lens in slim, flat body and the advanced HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Plus) which effectively suppresses hand movement in both photo and video recording.

The 18.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor and the advanced image processor Venus Engine feature high speed, high sensitivity image recording achieving 1920 x 1080 60p astonishingly smooth full-HD video recording in AVCHD Progressive format and high speed burst shooting at 10 fps with high picture quality. It also has quick start-up and Light Speed Auto Focus to catch the most fleeting shooting opportunities.

With the Wi-Fi® connectivity with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, users can connect the camera to their smartphone/tablet with one-touch or reading the embedded QR code without the need of cabling or searching for a Wi-Fi® hotspot. In addition, users can utilize a smartphone/tablet for a secondary monitor of the camera that enables manual control or Focus Peaking in addition to setting focus, zooming or releasing the shutter with a refined GUI (Graphic User Interface) on the smartphone/tablet. It is also possible to record video while watching the motion live on a smartphone/tablet.

The DMC-ZS40 is equipped with built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) and complies with GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) for higher accuracy. LUMIX GPS works in association with the internal geographical dictionary of place name information for users who enjoy traveling.

A variety of special effects adding fun to the shooting experience are integrated in the DMC-ZS40 including Creative Control, Creative Retouch and Creative Panorama. Zoom Macro shooting is also available on DMC-ZS40.

Integrating an unprecedented level of functionality into the pocket-sized body with 30x super zoom lens, the DMC-ZS40 is the ultimate digital compact camera that gives the photographer unlimited use in any shooting situation.

The ZS40 will be available on shop.panasonic.com and at select retailers.

Other Features:

Level Gauge, Composition Guide, iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, HDR (High Dynamic Range), 3D Photo Mode, 3.0-inch 920K-dot Monitor with AR Coating, 1250mAh Large Capacity Battery, AC / USB Power Charging

*** Using [Playback on TV] of the Wi-Fi function, you can display images on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of the DLNA standard.

Notice for Motion Picture Recording:

• Use a card with SD Speed Class* with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures.

* SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

[• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

General Notice:

• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. • The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards. • HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • “AVCHD Progressive”, “AVCHD”, the “AVCHD Progressive” Logo and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. • iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. • Facebook and the Facebook logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Facebook, Inc. • Flickr is a registered trademark or trademark of Yahoo! Inc. • Picasa is a registered trademark or trademark of Google Inc. • The Twitter name and logos are trademarks of Twitter, Inc. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations. • This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC/SDXC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.) • Some accessories are not available in some countries. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

For additional information, please visit www.shop.panasonic.com, the Panasonic CES website (www.Panasonic.com/CES) or (www.adventure.panasonic.com).

Fuji Finepix S1 16.4MP 50X Mega Zoom Camera

Fujifilm unveils the FinePix S1at CES 2014. It is the first weather proof mega zoom camera. It incorporates a 16MP CMOS sensor, and 50x super zoom 24mm F2.8-1200mm F5.6 lens. The price is around US$499. In addition, the cameras has features of:

• 3.0" 920k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
• 0.2" 920k-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• 5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Dust and Weather-Resistant Body Design
• Time Lapse & 10 fps Continuous Shooting

 

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