Posts Tagged ‘cameras’
Monday, August 18th, 2014
The Alpha 5100 has a 24.3-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor and the same Fast Hybrid AF system as the Alpha 6000, as well as the same BIONZ X image processor used in the Alpha 7 series of full-frame cameras.
Update (19 August, 2014):
The Singapore prices for the Alpha 5100 are up on the pre-order website.
The price for the camera body and SELP1650 lens is S$999, with S$229 worth of pre-order free gifts.
Purchase with purchase:
- SEL50f18 lens: S$319
- SEL55210 lens: S$300
The Sony Alpha 5100 ships with NFC and is designed to make selfies easier.
Sony has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera.
“日本相机制造商 Sony 刚公布了新的 Alpha 5100 相机。八月廿日至九月二日可上网预订。九月四日起在新加坡面市。” – 科技点心（微薄）
The new camera will be available for pre-order from 20 August to 2 September 2014 online.
It will be available in Singapore from 4 September 2014 onwards.
Singapore prices have yet to be released but its US price is US$550 for camera body only and US$700 for body plus 16-50 motorised zoom lens (SELP1650).
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Tags:A5100, Alpha, cameras, MIL, Sony
Posted in Alpha, Announce, Cameras, cameras, gadgets, MIL, newArrivals, Photography, Prices, Sony, Specifications, Tickers | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014
The third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will be in town in two weeks. It will return to Suntec Singapore at Levels 4 & 6.
COMEX 2014 in Singapore.
As in past IT shows, I’ll be compiling promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in the COMEX 2014 photo album on the tech4tea Facebook page.
You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links below. So far, only the flyers for TomTom are in.
Embargoes for most of the flyers will only be lifted on the first day of COMEX 2014, as exhibitors vie to safeguard the promotions that they plan to offer.
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Tags:accessories, audio, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2014, computers, IT exhibition, printers, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, tablets
Posted in Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, GPS, Promotions, Shopping, smartwatches, TomTom, Watches | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, August 5th, 2014
Canon today launched its first line-up of Canon bags, offering durability and weather resistance to cameras and accessories.
Prices range from S$9.90 for a generic compact case to S$289 for a professional backpack or shoulder bag. Available from 15 August.
The RL PB-01 (S$289) is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.
Available in two categories – Professional and Classic, the bags and cases complement Canon’s extensive range of cameras and lenses.
For greater security, equipment can be placed in a compartment that can only be accessed from the back of the RL PB-01.
The Professional line features camera backpacks and shoulder bags catered to DSLR users whereas the Classic line carries camera shoulder bags and cases suited for both DSLR and digital compact camera users.
Both lines feature quality craftsmanship, adorned with red threading that distinctly represents Canon’s brand identity.
The RL PB-01 (S$289) – available under the professional line, is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.
It is also able to hold a tripod and a pair of trekking poles.
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Tags:backpacks, bags, cameras, Canon, compact, DSLR, Powershot, Singapore
Posted in Accessories, Announce, cameras, Canon, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Prices, Specifications | 4 Comments »
Friday, June 27th, 2014
The new 36.3-megapixel D810 caters to both enthusiasts and professionals. It now records Full HD (1080p60) video and offers a wide ISO range from ISO 64 to ISO 12800 (expandable to ISO 32 to ISO 51200). Hits the shelves in late July.
Singapore price TBA. US price US$3299.95.
Update (15 July, 2014):
The new Nikon D810, before we got our hands on it.
The Nikon D810 was officially launched in Singapore today at the Altimate lounge club in 1-Altitude at Raffles Place.
The DSLR will be available at S$4,888 (body only) from 17 July onwards.
The new Nikon D810 will be available in Singapore in late July.
The FX-format D810 replaces the D800 and D800E and does away with the OLPF (optical low-pass filter) in its 36.3-megapixel (7360 x 4912) CMOS sensor.
The Nikon D810 is powered by EXPEED 4 engine.
It features the EXPEED 4 engine from the D4s to give a bigger ISO range, better image quality and metering and faster burst speed.
The Nikon D810 ships with an electronic first-curtain shutter option, has a redesigned mirror mechanism to reduce vibration, and includes Auto ISO in manual mode.
For video, it can relay uncompressed HDMI output to an external recorder with simultaneous video display on the camera’s rear LCD display and external LCD monitor, while recording to the internal card (compressed).
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Tags:cameras, D810, DSLR, full-frame, Nikon
Posted in Announce, Cameras, cameras, DSLR, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Nikon, Photography, Prices, Specifications | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
Sony offers professional quality in your pocket with wider, brighter lens and built-in viewfinder in the compact body of the RX100 mark III.
Available in Singapore from June: S$1,199.
Sony Singapore invited us down for a hands-on on the camera which had just arrived earlier this morning.
The current RX100 II will continue to be sold with its price reduced from S$999 to S$899.
Both cameras will continue to be sold on the market with the RX100 II catering to compact camera users while the new RX100 III targets users looking for better performance and image quality and using it as a second camera to their DSLRs.
Here are the main features.
- Bright, wide angle ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens
- Clear, retractable OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® T* coating
- 20.1 effective megapixel back-illuminated 1.0-type Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ X processor
- 50 Mbps high bit-rate Full HD movies with XAVC S support
- LCD flips for easy selfies
- 4K still image output
- Evolved manual controls and new custom button
Here are the specifications of the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III.
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Tags:cameras, compact, Cyber-shot, launch, price, RX100, Singapore, Sony
Posted in Cameras, cameras, Compact camera, Cyber-shot, Events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, Photography, Prices, Sony, Specifications | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
Sony has unveiled its most advanced compact camera using the 1-inch sensor. The RX100 III should be available in Singapore at the S$1,100-S$1,200 price range.
Update (27 May, 2014):
The new Sony RX100 III will be available in Singapore from June at S$1,199. The current RX100 II will continue to be sold with its price reduced from S$999 to S$899.
The new Sony RX100 III has a 24-70mm equivalent range, and maximum aperture range of F1.8-2.8.
The lens is much brighter than the 28-100mm, F1.8-4.9 lenses in the existing two RX100 models.
RX100 III with flippable LCD display.
Although the RX100 III uses the same 20.2MP BSI CMOS sensor as the RX100 II, it features the latest Bionz X processor and a pop-up electronic viewfinder and a faster lens.
The LCD display can now be flipped up by up to 180° for taking selfies.
The RX100 III includes Wi-Fi and runs Playmemories Camera Apps.
Video now includes full-sensor readout at 1080p and stored at up to 50Mbps in the XAVC S format.
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Tags:cameras, compact, Cyber-shot, RX100, Sony, specifications
Posted in Announce, Cameras, cameras, Compact camera, Cyber-shot, Gadgets, gadgets, Photography, Sony, Specifications | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 29th, 2014
The new Samsung Galaxy K zoom packs in the image quality of compact cameras with the smartphone features of the Galaxy line of Android smartphones. Price & availability TBA.
The Samsung Galaxy K zoom will be available in three colours: Charcoal Black, Shimmery White and Electric Blue.
Samsung Electronics has announced its new “camera-specialised smartphone” – the Samsung Galaxy K zoom.
Side view showing the lens retracted and deployed.
The Galaxy K zoom is a smartphone that blends advanced digital camera technology with Samsung’s Galaxy mobile phone experience.
As a camera-specialised smartphone, the Galaxy K zoom offers an advanced technical camera system designed to offer the control and functionality of a dedicated camera, ensuring that the important moments are captured with good clarity.
The Galaxy K zoom is equipped with new retracting lens technology that provides 10x optical zoom in a slim and chic body.
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Tags:cameras, Galaxy, K zoom, Samsung, smartphones
Posted in Android, Cameras, cameras, Compact camera, Events, Gadgets, gadgets, GALAXY, Launch, Phones, Photography, Samsung, smartphones, Specifications | No Comments »
Friday, April 25th, 2014
Created in collaboration with Audi Design, the Leica T will be launched with two lenses available: Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18–56 mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH and Leica Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH.
SRP:
- Body + 18-56mm lens: S$4,950
- Body + 23mm lens: S$5,250
Update (29 April, 2014):
The Leica T was officially launched in Singapore today. The camera will be available in Singapore from 26 May 2014 at Leica Stores located at Raffles Hotel Arcade, Mandarin Gallery and ION Orchard.
The Leica T will be available in either a natural aluminum finish, or anodized black.
Two additional lenses are also scheduled to appear in time for presentation at Photokina 2014 on 21 September.
- Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11–23 mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH wide-angle zoom
- Vario-Elmar-T 55–135 mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. telephoto zoom
The mirrorless interchangeable lens Leica T camera features a 16-megapixel APS-C-format, CMOS sensor.
Opportunity to hands-on the Leica T.
On Wednesday 30 April 2014, from 10am – 4pm, lovers of pure photography and budding enthusiasts alike can hand-on the Leica T at an open house at the National Design Centre.
It is the first system camera from Leica to feature an integrated Wi-Fi module.
Pictures and videos can be wirelessly transmitted straight from the camera to a smartphone, tablet or computer, and can then be shared by email, or on Facebook or other social media.
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Tags:availability, cameras, launch, Leica, MIL, Singapore
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Availability, camera flash, Cameras, cameras, Gadgets, gadgets, Leica, MIL, newArrivals, Photography, Photoshop, Prices, Specifications | No Comments »
Thursday, February 27th, 2014
From today till Sunday, the first of the four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore takes place for four days (27 Feb – 2 Mar) at the Marina Bay Sands, Levels 1 & B2. IT Show 2014 will open daily from 12 pm to 9 pm (Admission FREE).
The first of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore.
For IT Show 2014, I’ll be compiling selected promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea.com Facebook page.
You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links above.
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Tags:accessories, audio, cameras, computers, IT exhibition, IT Show, IT Show 2014, MBS, printers, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, tablets
Posted in Brochures, Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, Promotions, Shopping | No Comments »
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.
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. |
- Premium ultra-slim stylish body.
- Excellent image quality due to traditional optical and advanced image processing technology.
- Large, bright Electronic Veiwfinder (EVF) offers quick response time and clear visibility.
- 3-axis VCM in-body image stabilisation mechanism brings out the very best in every lens.
- 81-point FAST AF and 8 fps (TBD) max high-speed sequential shooting.
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| Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Elite Black) |
Available (bundled with M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO) in March 2014. |
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Tags:cameras, lenses, MIL, Olympus, OMD, Singapore, Tough
Posted in Announce, Cameras, cameras, Compact camera, Gadgets, gadgets, Lens, MIL, newArrivals, Olympus, OM-D, Photography, Specifications, Zuiko | No Comments »
