Canon G7X II One Inch Sensor Camera

Canon announced the G7X II one inch senor camera in February 2016. It pairs a 1.0-inch, 20.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with Canon’s new DIGIC 7 Image Processor to help reduce noise and deliver outstanding image quality, even in low light shooting situations. The announcement indicated that:

The first Canon camera to feature Canon’s new high—speed DIGIC 7 Image Processor,the PowerShot G7 X Mark II digital camera is a model of compact sophistication and speed with a high-quality sleek body and optimum comfort grip. Building on the success of Canon’s PowerShot G7 X digital camera, the PowerShot G7 X Mark II digital camera features a fast startup and improved RAW continuous shooting speed of up to eight frames per second (fps) with short intervals between shots. Additional features include:

• Bright f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8 (T), 4.2x (24–100mm equivalent) optical zoom lens with Canon’s Intelligent Image Stabilizer (IS) and a 9-blade iris diaphragm;
• Multi-angle 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD with a screen resolution of 1.04 million dots and tilt options of 180° up and 45° down;
• Ability to capture 1080p Full HD video in MP4 format with stereo sound;
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Near Field Communications (NFC™)*** capability with a dedicated Wi-Fi button for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos;
• Picture Style function that offers superb command of in-camera color, contrast, and sharpness;
• In-camera RAW conversion, making it possible to preview customized image processing modifications on the camera, without the use of a computer;
• Convenient control ring lever that enables users to quickly switch between stepped and continuous ring movement;
• Time-Lapse Movie feature to help capture images at preset intervals and combine them to create a short movie clip;
• Panning feature that allows the camera to lock onto the main subject using Canon’s Intelligent IS technology to automatically adjust the shutter speed for beautiful background blur.

Fuji XT10 Mirrorless Camera

Fuji XT10 aps-c senor mirrorless camera announced in May 2015. Below is extract of the announcement:
The X-T10 features an APS-C X-Trans™ CMOS II sensor with built-in phase detection AF. Coupled with a high-performance image processing engine and FUJINON lenses, the camera delivers excellent resolution and outstanding image quality, backed by unique color reproduction technology. The X-T10 uses a new AF system. This offers Fujifilm’s conventional 49-point AF mode for high speed and precision focusing, as well as new Zone and Wide/Tracking modes that track subject movement across a larger 77-point area, substantially improving the camera’s ability to capture moving subjects. Combined with the AF-C capability and the continuous shooting speed of up to 8.0fps*4, the camera delivers the high quality images that have become synonymous with the X Series, across a broader range of photographic situations.

Sony a6300 Mirrorless Camera

Sony announced the a6300 mirrorless camera a few months ago with a newly developed 24.2 MP APS-C sensor .  It has the fastest auto focus mechanism as claimed by Sony.  It is an upgrade version of the popular a6000.  The announcement is stated as follows:
Sony today introduced the latest addition to their award winning line-up of mirrorless cameras, the α6300. The camera boasts an unrivalled 4D FOCUS™ system that can lock focus on a subject in as little as 0.05 seconds, the world’s fastest AF acquisition time[i]. Additionally, the α6300 has an incredible 425 phase detection AF points that are densely positioned over the entire image area – the world’s highest number of AF points on any interchangeable lens camera[ii], and can shoot images at up to 11 frames per second with continuous autofocus and exposure tracking.

The impressive new mirrorless model also has the ability to support full live-view continuous shooting on the Tru-finder or LCD screen at up to 8 frames per second, ultimately producing a real-time shooting experience that combines all the benefits of an electronic viewfinder with the immediacy of a through-the-lens optical viewfinder.

The versatile α6300 camera is equipped with a newly developed 24.2 MPAPS-C sized Exmor CMOS sensor that works together with a BIONZ X image processing engine to produce outstanding image quality throughout the entire ISO sensitivity range ISO 100 – 51200.

The new α6300 can also shoot and record high resolution 4K video with full pixel readout and no pixel binning in the popular Super 35mm format.

Olympus EM10 II Mirrorless Camera

Olympus EM10 II is an upgrade of the EM10 model.  It is a micro 4/3 camera.  The camera was announced on August 25, 2016.   The canera features a updated design with a new 2,360K dots OLED EVF with new touch capabilities on the swiveling 3-inch screen, a 16 Megapixel 4/3 MOS sensor and enhanced 5 axis stabilization. The viewfinder is bigger than the old model.  It can now shoot at 4 frames per second with autofocus.  It has full HD 1080p video recording at 60 fps.  Wifi is also included. The kit lens is M.ZUIKO ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens.

Leica X Vario Digital Camera

Leica X Vario was announced in June 11, 2013:
Leica Camera AG has unveiled the latest addition to its digital compact camera offerings and presents the Leica X Vario. Made in Leica Camera’s headquarters in Germany, the X Vario features a high-performance 16.5-megapixel (effective 16.1), APS-C format, CMOS image sensor, a zoom lens covering a range of focal lengths from 28 to 70 mm (35 mm equivalent) and Full-HD video recording capability. With several design and handling characteristics of the storied M-System, the ‘Made in Germany’ Leica X Vario offers great versatility and creative freedom.

The X Vario’s high performance image sensor is unusually large for a camera in its class. Combined with the Leica Vario Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH, it sets completely new standards for imaging quality in the compact segment with outstanding exposures in all situations. The Leica X Vario is the world’s first compact camera to combine a large, APS-C format, CMOS image sensor with a zoom lens.

Panasonic GX85/80 Mirrorless Camera

Panasonic just announces the new mirrorless camera GX85/80.  Here are the extract of the announcement:

Panasonic is proud to introduce a new Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera, the LUMIX DMC-GX85 (GX85) for camera enthusiasts or anyone looking for an alternative to bulky DSLRs, that delivers lighter, more intelligent, uncompromising results. Nearly half the size of most DSLRs, the GX85 delivers impressive large sensor performance in the most compact camera system ever designed by Panasonic LUMIX. Thanks to the elimination of the low pass filter, its fine detail resolving power is boosted nearly 10% over previous 16-Megapixel sensors.

The LUMIX GX85 incorporates a new 5-axis Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) for more effective suppression of blur. Combining an O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) and a B.I.S.(Body Image Stabilizer, 5-axis), the 5-axis Dual I.S. compensates for a larger range of movement than ever before. Users can enjoy blur-free photo/video shooting from wide to tele, even in low light situations.

The 16.0-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor without a Low Pass filter and the new Venus Engine combine to achieve crisp, high resolution images in detail with high contrast, impressive color reproduction. The LUMIX GX85 adopts a new electromagnetic drive in the shutter unit. The shock caused by the movement of shutter diaphragm is dramatically reduced and the shutter sound is also minimized. The Contrast AF System features DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology and excels in both speed and accuracy by exchanging the digital signal between the camera and the lens at max. 240 fps, resulting in ultra-fast auto focusing of approx. 0.07 sec*. A variety of extensive AF functions including Face/Eye Detection AF, Pinpoint AF, One-shot AF and advanced Low Light AF enhance usability to comply with wide-ranging shooting situations.

The GX85 integrates a LVF (Live View Finder) with 2764K-dot equivalent high resolution and approx. 100% color reproduction*. This 16:9 Wide Screen LVF boasts approx.1.39x / 0.7x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification and 100% field of view. The new 3.0-inch large, approx.1040K-dot high resolution static-type touch monitor with approx. 100% of field of view tilts up by 80-degrees and down by 45-degrees which enables shooting at either high or low angle even easier.

For even more creative photography, the LUMIX GX85 integrates the new L.Monochrome mode in Photo Style that offers impressive monochrome capture with rich gradation comparable to that of B/W film. Focus Bracket and Aperture Bracket are also new additions to conventional Exposure Bracket and WB Brackets that allow users to choose the best shot later. Thanks to its Wi-Fi® connectivity, users can connect the camera to their smartphone / tablet to expand the flexibility in shooting/storing/sharing images.

Nikon J5 Mirrorless Camera

Nikon J5 mirrorless camera is sleek and small. It features a 20.8MP CX-format BSI CMOS sensor.  In addition, it incorporates: 30" 1,037k-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, full HD 2160p/15 and full HD 1080p/60 Video, WiFi connectivity,  phase and contrast detection auto focus, up to 60 fps shooting, 20 fps with AF-C and ISO 12800 and high ISO noise reduction, and time lapse. NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM lens is the kit lens and has power drive mechanism.

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Leica X Digital Camera

Leica X is a fixed lens APS-C sensor camera. It features a 16.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor with Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46mm f/3.5-6.4 Lens, 28-70mm (35mm Equivalent).  The camera incorporates a3.0" 920k-dot wide-angle LCD monitor, full HD 1080 video recording at 30 fps, 11-point AF system, manual focus and manual exposure control, ISO 12500, up to 5 fps shooting and aluminum and magnesium alloy body. 

Panasonic GX8 Mirrorless Camera

Panasonic GX7 micro 4/3 mirrorless camerafeatures: 20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor, Venus Engine Image Processor, Tilting 2.36m-Dot 0.77x OLED EVF, 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen, 4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps, Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC, 10 fps Shooting with AF-S and ISO 25600, DFD AF System, 4K Photo Modes.

Panasonic G7 Mirrorless Camera

Panasonic micro 4/3 mirrorless camera features a 16 MP live MOS sensor, Venus Engine 9 Image processor with 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder.  In addition, the camera incorporates 3.0" 1.04m-dot free-angle touchscreen, 4K UHD video recording at 30/24 fps, built-In WiFi connectivity, up to 8 fps shooting with AF & ISO 25600 and DFD AF system, 4K photo modes.  The include kit lens is a 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II MEGA O.I.S. lens.

Panasonic GF7 Mirrorless Camera

Panasonic just announces the micro 4/3 GF7 camera. It is designed for the popular selfie.  The LCD can flip up facing the photography object. It features16MP live MOS sensor, Venus Engine Image Processor, 3.0" 1040K-dot touch Screen LCD, built-in WiFi, with Lumix Vario 12-32mm F/3.5-5.6 lens.  It can capture 1080 video.

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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.