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New arrivals: Olympus unveils OM-D EM-10 and 5 other cameras/lenses

Wednesday, January 29th, 2014

Olympus has announced six new cameras and lenses, including the OM-D EM-10. These will be available from February to April 2014 onwards. All prices are yet to be announced.

Olympus has announced a slew of six cameras and lenses, including the much anticipated OM-D EM-10.

Olympus has announced a slew of six cameras and lenses, including the much anticipated OM-D EM-10.

A short description, price and availability of each camera/lens is summarised below.

Olympus OM-D E-M10
Available from February 2014 in Black and Silver.Olympus OM-D E-M10
  1. Premium ultra-slim stylish body.
  2. Excellent image quality due to traditional optical and advanced image processing technology.
  3. Large, bright Electronic Veiwfinder (EVF) offers quick response time and clear visibility.
  4. 3-axis VCM in-body image stabilisation mechanism brings out the very best in every lens.
  5. 81-point FAST AF and 8 fps (TBD) max high-speed sequential shooting.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Elite Black)
Available (bundled with M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO) in March 2014.Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Elite Black)
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New camera: Nikon D3300 with enhanced image & video quality

Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

The new entry-level DSLR from Nikon has 24.2 megapixels, 13 special effects modes, and a retractable kit lens. Price TBA. Available probably in February.

The Nikon D3300 will be available in three colors (Black, Red and Grey) with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G VRII kit lens.

The Nikon D3300 will be available in three colors (Black, Red and Grey) with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G VRII kit lens.

The Nikon DSLR is targeted at first time DSLR users, with its easy-to-use interface and Guide Mode, which provides tips and step-by-step guiding information along the way.

Top view of the new Nikon D3300 SLR.

Top view of the new Nikon D3300 SLR.

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New DSLR: Canon EOS M2 MIL camera with Hybrid CMOS AF II

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

The new Canon EOS M2 compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera incorporates Hybrid CMOS AF II for significantly enhanced autofocus (AF) performance. Available in black or white, the EOS M2 goes on sale in Japan in mid-December. Price TBA.

*The images in this article are from Canon.

The white EOS M2 (left) with EF-M22mm f/2 STM lens, and the black EOS M2 (right) with EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

The white EOS M2 (left) with EF-M22mm f/2 STM lens, and the black EOS M2 (right) with EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

The EOS M was first released in September 2012.

Its successor – the EOS M2 promises image quality on par with EOS series of digital SLR cameras but in a compact and lightweight design.

EOS M2 versus EOS M - according to Canon Japan.

EOS M2 versus EOS M – according to Canon Japan.

Compared with its predecessor, Canon claims that the new EOS M2 realises dramatically improved autofocusing performance and now incorporates built-in Wi-Fi in a body that is approximately 8 percent smaller in volume.

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New camera: Nikon Df compact full frame DSLR with 50mm lens

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

The new Nikon Df is a light and compact full frame DSLR that packs the D4 sensor into the classic design look of the Nikon FM2. Available in black and silver, price and availability in Singapore will be announced later.

Update (29 November, 2013):

The Nikon Df and AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) lens have started sales at all Authorised Nikon Dealers.

  • Df Body only (Black & Silver) – S$3,699
  • Df + AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special) kit (Black & Silver) – S$3,999
  • AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G – S$399
The new Nikon Df is available in Silver and Black.

The new Nikon Df is available in Silver and Black.

The new Nikon Df has the D4’s full frame CMOS sensor, with 16.2 megapixels.

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New arrivals: Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 compact travel camera

Thursday, October 31st, 2013

Boasting Time Lapse and Anti Shake functions, the new EXILIM EX-ZR1200 is available (S$549) in four colors, yellow, pink, white and black at CEE 2013.

The Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 is available in Singapore at S$549.

The Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 is available in Singapore at S$549.

Here are the key features of the Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 compact travel camera.

  • 16mp camera with a 12.5X optical zoom.
  • 180 degrees tilt-type high-definition LCD display.
  • 5-axis/5-stop High Speed Anti Shake image stabilising capability allowing users to move their cameras to merge consecutive shots in 5 directions-removing blur and enhancing clarity.
  • Skin Brightening function takes flattering shots at many angles and makes skin appear smoother and brighter.
  • Fitting nicely in the hand, it weighs only 256g inclusive of the batteries and memory card.

Read/download the press release below for more details and the technical specifications.

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