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.

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

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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

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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.

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

 

 

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.

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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).

PANASONIC DMCLZ40K BLACK 20MP 42X 3"

Panasonic DMCLZ40K 42x mega zoom (22-924 mm focal length in 35mm format) digital camera were announced recently at CES, 2014. It features a 20MP 1/2.3" CCD sensor. The Lumix LZ40 also allows you to record 1280x720p HD video. The camera does not have viewfinder which may be hard for focusing at bright daylight. In addition, the camera has:

• 3.0" 460k-dot Color LCD Display
• Optical Image Stabilization
• Face Detection, 15 Filter Effects
• iA Intelligent Auto, Creative Retouch
• Built-in Pop-up Flash
• 320 Shots on a Fully Charged Battery

The price is around US$249.

Top 10 Mega Zoom Digital Camera Sales in US

Accordanc with dslrphoto.com, the top 10 mega zoom digital cameras are:

This Week		Camera Description		Price
1			Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS with 20x IS 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD...	$199.00
2			Nikon COOLPIX P510 16.1 MP CMOS with 42x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and GPS Record Location (Black)	$279.95
3			Canon PowerShot SX50 HS 12.1 MP with 50x Wide-Angle Optical IS	$399.00
4			Canon PowerShot SX500 IS 16.0 MP with 30x Wide-Angle Optical IS and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)	$249.00
5			Fujifilm FinePix S4200	$164.00
6			Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 14.1 MP with 12x Wide-Angle Optical IS with 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)	$119.00
7			Canon PowerShot SX280 HS 12.1 MP CMOS with 20x IS 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD...	$299.00
8			Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS with 30x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model)	$329.00
9			Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP with 26x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and 3-inch LCD (Black)	$179.99
10			Canon PowerShot SX280 HS 12.1 MP CMOS with 20x IS 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD

Sony Announced the New 30x Points and Shot Digital Camera HX50

Sony just announced the 30x Points and Shot Digital Camera HX50. The new camera  highlights: 20.4-megapixel, 30x optical/60x Clear Image zoom, Full HD 1080/60p with dual record, Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization with 3-way active mode, up to 10fps, full manual and dedicated EV control dial, 3.0" LCD.

Sony HX50 30X Point and Shot Digital Camera

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Top 5 Mega zoom Camera in US as at August 31

In accordance with In accordance with dslrphoto (Source: http://www.dslrphoto.com), the top 5 sales ranking mega zoom camera in US are stated as follows:

Rank		Camera Description		Price
1			Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS with 20x Optical Zoom (Black)	$228.94
2			Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP with 26x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and 3-inch LCD (Black)	$196.00
3			Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS with 20x IS 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD...	$265.00
4			Canon SX40 HS 12.1MP with 35x Wide Angle Optical IS and 2.7-Inch Vari-Angle Wide LCD	$329.00
5			Nikon COOLPIX P510 16.1 MP CMOS with 42x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and GPS Record Location (Black)	$379.00

Inexpensive 12X Zoom Canon SX150 Takes Good Picture

Introduction

Canon SX150 has 12x mega zoom lens (35mm equivalent 28mm-336mm) with good pictures.  It is in expensive and can get it for CAD$160 on sale.  Canon SX150 replaces the SX130. Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is a solid travel-zoom camera that certainly is value for money. It is a rather big and bulky design that's looking very outdated. It has 28mm lens with Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce camera shake. The camera's 14.1 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor delivers quality images.  Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera can  capture  720p HD video of stereo sound with the dedicated movie button and zoom while shooting.  Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.  The camera is powered by two AA-size batteries.

Canon SX150 Digital Camera -Back

Canon SX150 Digital Camera - Front

Canon SX150 Digital Camera - Front Left Side

Canon SX150 Amateur Hands On Review

 

 

 

Rating

Photographyblog rates Canon SX130 as " Recommended " (Click here for details)

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	3.5
Features	4
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	4
Value for money	3.5

 

Sample Picture (Source: TechRadar)

Canon SX150 Digital Camera Sample - Miniature Mode Picture 1

Canon SX150 Digital Camera Sample Picture 2