Posts Tagged ‘MIL’
Monday, October 15th, 2012
Olympus has released the Recommended Retail Prices for the new Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 for Singapore. Two options are available – a Single Lens Kit (S$1,098) and a Double Zoom Kit (S$1,348).
The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 body comes in Black, White, or Silver and comes with either a single lens or two lenses.
The micro four thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens PEN Lite E-PL5 was first announced at Photokina 2012 in Cologne in mid September, together with the STYUS XZ-2 flagship camera (RRP to be announced later).
The RRP kit options for the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 are listed below:
Option 1: Single Lens Kit (S$1,098)
- Body (Silver, Black or White)
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR
Option 2: Double Zoom Kit (S$1,348)
- Body (Silver, Black or White)
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 R
Tags:cameras, lens, MIL, Olympus, PEN, prices, Singapore, XZ-2
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Monday, September 17th, 2012
Olympus has unveiled two new cameras and three new lenses for Photokina 2012 (18-23 September). At the same time, it is consolidating all its compact cameras under the new STYLUS branding.
None of the pricing is available yet.
Update (15 October, 2012):
The Recommended Retail Price of the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 has just been announced.
Option 1: Single Lens Kit (S$1,098)
- Body (Silver, Black or White)
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR
Option 2: Double Zoom Kit (S$1,348)
- Body (Silver, Black or White)
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 R
The new Olympus STYLUS XZ-2 with its selection of accessories. The PEN Lite E-PL5 has its own set of chic accessories.
Photokina 2012 begins tomorrow and ends on Sunday. Below is a summary of the slew of cameras and lenses that Olympus has lined up for the biennial trade show in Cologne, Germany.
| PEN Lite E-PL5 micro four thirds MIL camera |
 Skipping the inauspicious number “4” in the Japanese language, Olympus introduces the E-PL5, the successor to the E-PL3.Available in October 2012 in Silver, Black or White.
Features:
- 16.05 megapixels
- Live MOS Sensor
- FAST AF
- Touch AF Shutter
- TruePic VI image engine
- 12 Art Filters including new “Water Colour” filter
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| STYLUS XZ-2 compact camera |
 The first member of the new STYLUS line, the XZ-2 is the successor to my favourite compact, the XZ-1.As the latest member of the STYLUS X series, the XZ-2 will be the flagship of the Olympus compact cameras.Available in November 2012 in Black.Features:
- 12 megapixels
- f1.8-2.5 bright lens
- 4x Optical zoom
- 28mm wide angle
- Touch AF Shutter
- Swivel screen
- 11 Art Filters
- Removable grip
- Hybrid control ring around the lens
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| M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 Limited Edition Black Kit Lens |
 This lens will have a limited worldwide release of 3,000 sets, with 50 allocated to Singapore.Available in early October 2012.Features:
- Dual Super Aspherical lens element
- ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating
- Fine-textured metallic outer finish
- Snapshot focusing mechanism for pan-focus shooting
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| M.Zuiko DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 Lens |
 With product launch scheduled in the first half of 2013, the detailed product specifications are not determined yet.It will have the same snapshot focusing mechanism from the M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 lens.It will also feature the MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) mechanism for fast, quiet autofocusing. |
| M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Lens |
 This lens promises high resolution and contrast, as well as the ability to shoot close-up with 1x magnification.MSC mechanism for fast, quiet autofocusing.Dust and splash proof construction for secure shooting under poor conditions.Enhanced control with focus limit switch and indicator window.
Available from early October 2012. |
Tags:accessories, cameras, compact, DSLRs, lens, MIL, mirrorless, Olympus, photography, Photokina, Photokina 2012, STYLUS
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Olympus will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Hall 404, Booth 8205.
Click to view or download Olympus promotions during COMEX 2012. Caution: Large file (14MB PDF).
Check out Olympus promotions for its range of cameras. S$150 discount for its (super-)Tough TG-320 that was just launched this month (at S$348). You can get now get the waterproof (3m) and shockproof (1.5m) adventure camera for S$198.
“日本相机制造商Olympus正参展COMEX 2012。其展览亭位于404展览厅，8205号展览亭。多款相机都有相当大的折扣。刚出炉的防岁水防撞Tough TG-320 由S$348 减至S$198，比较旧但还很实用的XZ-1由S$748减至S$498。Olympus 也出售录音机以及时髦的相机配件。” –
科技点心（微薄）
Another of my favourite is the XZ-1. It’s been around for a while now but its F1.8 bright lens is still alluring, especially with a discount of S$250 from S$748 to S$498, plus gifts worth S$175.
For those moving beyond compact cameras, check out the retro PEN-series and OM-D E-M5 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
Olympus also sells voice recorders and very fashionable accessories for its cameras.
Tags:accessories, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 cameras, IT exhibition, lens, MIL, Olympus, OM-D, PEN, promotions, Singapore, Suntec, voice recorders
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Sony will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 3 Concourse Booth 3005; and Level 4, Hall 4, Booth 8210.
Click to view or download Sony’s promotional flyers for COMEX 2012.
Sony will be offering COMEX 2012 promotions for its wide range of products – from handycams, compact cameras, Alpha DSLRs, NEX MIL cameras, digital photo frames, to VAIO notebooks and Walkman mobile entertainment devices.
Tags:Alpha, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 audio, COMEX 2012 cameras, COMEX 2012 computers, DSLRs, handycams, IT exhibition, laptops, MIL, NEX, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, Sony, Suntec, Vaio, Walkman
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Monday, August 27th, 2012
Nikon will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Halls 402 & 403, Booth 8218.
Click to view or download Nikon promotions during COMEX 2012.
Check out Nikon’s COMEX 2012 promotions and discounts for its range of DSLRs, Nikon 1 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras and COOLPIX compact cameras.
Tags:cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 cameras, compact, COOLPIX, DSLR, IT exhibition, MIL, Nikon, Nikon 1, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
Nikon spearheaded its Autumn 2012 collection of cameras with 6 new cameras, 1 lens and 1 waterproof casing. Among these cameras are the super compact S01 and the Android-equipped S800c.
All will be available in September. Prices TBA.
Nikon launched 6 new cameras and accessories in Singapore to spearhead its Autumn 2012 collection.
Most camera launches roll out more of the same, with slight improvements in features or specifications.
The Nikon P7700 is the new flagship of the COOLPIX lineup. 12.2MP, 7.1x Zoom, f/2.0-4.0 lens.
So its most refreshing to see Nikon trying to innovate by launching cameras that genuinely push the boundaries.
My favourite among the slew of cameras launched in Singapore today is the S01.
You’ve got to see it to believe it and you’ve got to handle it to appreciate it.
The S01 is smaller than a credit card!
It’s thicker than the card of course, but it’s like one of those charms people dangle from their keychains, although I wouldn’t want the camera slamming against the dashboard as I drive.
And people with big hands might not appreciate the compactness as much.
The Nikon COOLPIX S01 is smaller than a credit card. 10.1MP, 3x Zoom, 77 x 51.2 x 17.2mm
It’s a bold step for Nikon to take – pushing the limits of camera miniaturisation.
Nikon COOLPIX L610 has 16MP and 14x Zoom.
I’m sure smartphone makers would be very keen to adopt some of the technologies developed to make their smartphone cameras perform even better.
Already, these camera phones are encroaching into the market share of compact cameras with the only difference being image quality, which is made up for by the convenience of having the smartphone camera being available and handy at all times.
I won’t be surprised if some of Nikon’s sub-contractors are already talking to smartphone makers on possible collaborations.
The Nikon COOLPIX S800c runs Android 2.3 and has Wi-Fi connectivity.
On the same front, Nikon is hitting back at the smartphone camera sector with the S800c – a compact camera with an Android OS (2.3) and Wi-Fi connectivity.
So you can use photo-editing apps (such as Photoshop, Instagram and PicsArt) from the Google Play store to edit photos taken with the camera, and share it online on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.
You can also use any of the other 500,000 apps on the Google Play for gaming or other purposes.
The Nikon COOLPIX S6400 has 16MP and 12x Zoom
What the S800c doesn’t have yet is 3G connectivity, to give it 3G data connectivity in case there’s no Wi-Fi connectivity.
Who knows, you might even see a Nikon camera-phone (in that order) in the future!
The other products launched today are more run-of-the-mill cameras and accessories.
These include three new compacts from the COOLPIX family: COOLPIX P7700, L610, and S6400.
The Nikon 1 J1 MIL camera has been upgraded to the J2, with new Creative Modes, a new 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5/5.6 lens, and an Underwater Case.
For its mirrorless interchangeable lens line, Nikon has launched the Nikon 1 J2, 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm F/3.5-5.6 lens, and the Nikon 1 water proof case.
I’ll be posting more details of each camera so you can check the tech specs in those articles.
Tags:adventure, Android, Apps, Autumn 2012, cameras, Clifford, compact, COOLPIX, Facebook, Fullerton, Google, Instagram, launch, lens, LinkedIn, MIL, Nikon, Photoshop, Singapore, Twitter, waterproof, YouTube
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Monday, July 23rd, 2012
After much anticipation and speculation, Canon has finally launched its first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera – the EOS M (79,800 yen including the EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM lens).
It is the last of the major camera makers to join in the fray. The camera will be available in early October.
Canon’s first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, the EOS M. Available in four colours. Looks like a typical compact camera?
14:00 The launch has ended. This marks the end of the Livecast. I’ll be adding photos and press releases of the EOS M as they become available.
Red Canon EOS M
13:50 The EOS M records Full HD video. Able to shoot at high maximum ISO of 6,400, and has Movie Servo AF (like in the EOS 650D) which enables continuous auto-focus during movie shooting.
Also comes with Video Snapshots feature (common in Canon LEGRIA camcorders), which records short video snippets of 2, 4 or 8 seconds, before stitching all of them sequentially into video snapshot albums.
13:40 Seven built-in creative filters: Graniny Black & White, Soft Focus, Toy Camera, Miniature, Art Bold, Water Paintin,g and Fish-eye filters.
White Canon EOS M, with 18.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor. To sell in Japan for 79,800 yen (S$1,280 including the EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM lens).
13:30 Multi Shot Noise Reduction takes four consecutive shots, then merge and align into single shot (in-camera) for cleaner final image.
Black Canon EOS M, with an EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM lens.
13:20 HDR Backlight Compensation brackets three shots and merges in-camera.
13:10 Multi FlexiZone AF divides the scene into 31 AF zones. Single FlexiZone allow users to move the AF point via the LCD touchscreen.
13:00 Hybrid CMOS AF system combines Phase-difference AF and Contrast AF. Face Tracking tracks moving objects by switching AF points.
12:50 The Speedlite 90EX is a compact and lightweight flashgun equipped with wireless master function via optical transmission.
Silver Canon EOS M with EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5/5.6 IS STM lens.
12:40 Lenses launched together with the EOS M are the EF-M 18-55mm f3.5/5.6 IS STM and the EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM. These lenses have been specially designed for this camera.
12:30 The Canon EOS M will be available in early October, local prices will be announced later, but the camera will go on sale in Japan from 79,800 yen (S$1,280 including the EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM lens).
12:20 Weight 265 g. Dimensions: 108.6 x 66.5 x 32.3 mm. 3-inch Touch screen. Four colours available – black, red, silver and white.
12:10 18.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 imaging processor, ISO 12,800 (expandable up to ISO 25,600), 4 fps continuous shooting. Full compatibility with existing Canon EF/EF-S lenses with adapter (EF-EOS M) without any impact to FOV etc. Update: Canon tells Bloomberg that the adapter will cost about 12,000 yen – that’s about S$195.
12:00 Andrew fishes out the Canon EOS M from his pocket!
Andrew Koh fishes out the EOS M from his pocket. Koh is the Senior Director and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging and Information Products Group, Canon Singapore.
11:45 MC Gene Danker giving a run down of Canon history. Andrew Koh is going to make THE announcement now.
MC Gene Danker giving a run down of Canon history.
11:30 Lunch has started. Canon still tight-lipped about the product. But my sources tell me it’s a mirrorless indeed. I believe it’ll be able to leverage on the current system of Canon lenses.
11:25 Going up to Level 62 now to Stellar, 1-Altitude on top of OUB Centre.
11.00: Heading out to Canon’s event at Raffles Place, Singapore.
Tags:cameras, Canon, launch, Live Event, MIL, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2012
Canon will be having a launch event tomorrow titled: “The Arrival of a New Milestone”. Many are speculating that Canon will finally be launching its first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.
Update (23 July, 2012):
Okay, so I was both right and wrong. Canon has indeed launched its first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera – the EOS M. But it looks nowhere like the Hansa – it doesn’t even look retro.
1:1.4 scale model of the beautiful Hansa Canon.
But as a consolation, Canon did give each attendee a nice Hanso scale model (1:1.4).
To find out the details of the EOS M, check out the Livecast for the launch event here.
I’m purely speculating but I believe if Canon is launching an MIL camera, it will have a retro design inspired by the Hansa – Canon’s first commercial camera. Canon has been touting the camera as part of the camera’s 75th anniversary celebration.
I received Canon’s invitation to tomorrow’s event some two weeks back.
It said simply, “Technological innovation has always formed the core of Canon’s pursuits. Come 23 July, Canon once again reaches a new milestone. On behalf of Canon Singapore, we cordially invite you to join us in this special occasion. ”
Stay tuned and check back tomorrow to find out.
Tags:Canon, event forecast, launch, MIL, Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
Panasonic has launched a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens (MIL) camera.
It is available now at S$1,099 for either the single-lens or twin-lens kits (details within).
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF5 comes in five colours: Black, White, Red, Brown, and Gold (limited edition).
The LUMIX DMC-GF5 is the latest member of the LUMIX G Micro System.
The GF5 remains compact despite having a built-in pop-up flash.
As an MIL camera, it marries the image quality and lens-changing flexibility of DSLRs with the compactness of point-and-shoot cameras.
The DMC-GF5 includes a built-in flash, 12.1-megapixel High Sensitivity Live MOS sensor and an improved Venus Engine for image processing.
Maximum ISO settings reach a maximum of 12,800.
The DMC-GF5 has a 920,000 dots, 3-inch touch display, which allows the user to choose where to focus and to release the shutter upon focus.
Compact enough to fit in the trousers pocket.
Touch zoom is also available simply by mounting the LUMIX G X Power Zoom Lens (H-PS14042 lens or H-PS45175).
The DMC-GF5 uses Contrast Auto-Focus (AF) to capture and lock on to fast-moving subjects within 0.9 seconds.
There are 23 scene modes with pre-canned settings for various photographic situations.
A Creative Control mode increases filter options to 14 from 6 in the DMC-GF3.
The GF5 has a 920k dots, 3-inch touch display.
The new filters are: Soft Focus, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter.
The existing six filters are the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, and Miniature Effect filters.
A dedicated video record button records 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with stereo sound, in either AVCHD or MP4 format.
The DMC-GF5’s Intelligent Auto (iA) mode includes AF Tracking, Face Recognition, Intelligent D-range Control, Scene Selector and ISO Control.
Nice muscular design in the GF5.
iA Plus mode adjusts exposure compensation and white balance for superior image output.
A newly added angle detection sensor makes it possible to tell whether the photo was taken horizontally or vertically, whatever lens is used.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF5 is available now and is priced at S$1,099 for either of two kits:
- GF5X: Body with 14-42mm LUMIX G X lens
- GF5W: Body with 14mm F2.5 pancake lens, and 14-42mm standard kit lens
Note: the Micro Four Thirds lens has a crop factor of 2, so a 14-42mm lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 28-84mm.
Tags:cameras, compact system camera, CSC, DMC-GF5, lens, Lumix, MIL, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, Panasonic, touch
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Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Nikon will be at IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Halls 402 & 403, Booth 8218; with promotional prices, free accessories and purchase-with-purchase promotions for its DSLRs, Nikon 1 V1/J1 MIL cameras and COOLPIX compacts.
Nikon will be at Level 4, Halls 402 & 403, Booth 8218 in Suntec Singapore during IT Show 2012 from 8-11 March 2011.
Additional discounts will be revealed during the show itself for the following cameras:
Download Nikon’s IT Show 2012 flyer here, or view it below after the break.
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Tags:camera, compact, COOLPIX, DSLR, IT Show, IT Show 2012, MIL, Nikon, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
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