Archive for the ‘Compact camera’ Category
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015
Nikon Singapore has released its Spring 2015 COOLPIX cameras. The COOLPIX S2900 and L31 will be available in late January while the COOLPIX 3700 will be available in February. Prices TBA.

From Left: Nikon COOLPIX S3700, Nikon COOLPIX S2900, Nikon COOLPIX L31
The latest COOLPIX series brings a range of stylish and slim cameras to fit the lifestyle and pocket of the trendy youth.
Colours available for the three models.
“The Spring COOLPIX packs the best high-performance features in compact cameras. From built-in Wi-Fi and NFC support, to autofocusing and HD movie recording, there is definitely a COOLPIX for every user,” said Garland Mak, Deputy General Manager of International Marketing Division Imaging Group, Nikon Singapore.
- The Nikon COOLPIX L31 will be available in 3 colours (Black, Silver, Red) in Singapore (excluding decorative purple).
- The Nikon COOLPIX S2900 will be available in 4 colours (Purple, Black, Silver, Red) in Singapore (excluding decorative purple).
- The Nikon COOLPIX S3700 will be available in 5 colours (Pink, Blue, Red, Silver, Black) in Singapore (excluding decorative blue).
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Tags:cameras, compact, COOLPIX, L31, Nikon, S2900, S3700, Singapore, Spring
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Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
The Casio EXILIM EX-MR1 (S$429) is available in Singapore at SITEX 2014 and selected Casio authorised retailers from 27 November 2014.

The front surface is mirrored with the lens directly behind it.
The 14-megapixel EXILIM EX-MR1 is the latest in Casio’s EXILIM range of compact digital cameras.
Designed to optimise the user experience when taking self-portraits, the EX-MR1 has a novel front-facing mirror so that ladies can adjust their appearance to their liking when taking selfies.

The Casio EXILIM EX-MR1 comes in Green, Pink and White (shown here).
The mirrored front surface of the EX-MR1 is has special coating that allows light to pass through to the lens while also reflecting it out to the user.
With the camera lens directly behind the mirror, ladies are able to snap away while looking directly at their reflection and maintain eye contact with the lens.
Subjects are able to check their appearances and experiment with different poses while the photographer views the image through the LCD monitor.
Weighing ony 133g, the EX-MR1 is simple, chic and ergonomically designed to fit nicely in a lady’s palm.
The shutter button is placed along the side of the camera.
The EX-MR1 has a 21-mm wide angle lens suited for ‘selfies’ and an Auto Rotation function to easily preview both landscape and portrait images.
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Tags:cameras, Casion, compact, EX-MR1, EXILIM, selfie, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2014
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Monday, September 15th, 2014
Canon has launched the EOS 7D Mark II, PowerShot G7 X, N2, SX60 HS and three new lenses.The “Flag Off” event also showcased the PowerShot SX400 IS, SX520 HS and camera bags that were announced earlier this summer.
Update (28 October, 2014):
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II will be available in Singapore from early November 2014 at Canon authorised dealers at the following recommended prices.
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
SRP (incl. GST) |
| EOS 7D Mark II Kit II (w/EF S15-85 IS USM) |
S$3,499 |
| EOS 7D Mark II Kit (w/EF S18-135 IS STM) |
S$3,049 |
| EOS 7D Mark II Body |
S$2,499 |
Update (24 September, 2014):
The Canon PowerShot G7 X is now available in Singapore for S$799.

Canon unveiled the EOS 7D Mark II along with three new lenses and three new PowerShot compact cameras at Photokina 2014 in Cologne, Germany.
The highlight of the event was the EOS 7D Mark II which was unveiled in conjunction with the global announcement at Photokina 2014 in Cologne, Germany.
EOS 7D Mark II
The EOS 7D Mark II is the much anticipated successor to the EOS 7D, and features a 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel Phase AF, high-speed continuous shooting of up to 10 frames per second (fps), and a 65-point all-cross-type Autofocus system.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II
The APS-C DSLR sports dual DIGIC 6 image processors and ISO up to 16,000 (expandable to 51,200); with shutter release cycle rated to 200,000, up from 150,000 in its predecessor.
The camera weighs 820g (body only), has built-in GPS, and comes with double memory card slots for CF and SD cards.
It is expected to go on sale in the US in November for US$1,799 (body only) or US$2,149 (with EF-S 18-135MM f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens).
Three new lenses
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Tags:cameras, Canon, EOS, EOS 7D, EOS 7D Mark II, lenses, photography, Photokina, Powershot
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Saturday, September 13th, 2014
Nikon launched in Singapore today a new DSLR, a compact shooter, a 20mm prime lens and a flash. Price and availability TBA.
Update (23 October, 2014):
The Nikon COOLPIX S6900 (Black, White & Pink) is now available in Singapore, at a recommended retail price of S$419.
Update (20 October, 2014):
Nikon has announced the pricing information below. Available now.
- AF-S NIKKOR 20MM F/1.8G ED – S$1,099
- Speedlight SB-500 – S$319
- Nikon DSLR D750 with 24-120 KIT – S$4,079
- Multi-power Battery Pack MB-D16 – S$449
Update (24 September, 2014):
The Nikon D750 (body only) is now available in Singapore for S$3,079. The D750 Kit will be available in November 2014.
For every Nikon D750 (body only) purchased from 24 September 2014 to 5 October 2014, customers will be entitled to redeem a free 32GB SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive (worth S$139).
Redemption is available from 3–5 October 2014, from 11am–7pm at Funan DigitaLife Mall, in conjunction with the upcoming I AM FULL FREEDOM Nikon consumer event.

Nikon COOLPIX S6900 (left) and Nikon D750 (right).
The highlight of the launch is the D750, a “successor” for the aged D700 that sits between the D610 and the D810.
D750 Full-frame DSLR
The full-frame D750 is Nikon’s smallest and lightest FX-format camera and will be available in September 2014.

Nikon D750 DSLR
It ships with built-in Wi-Fi, vertical-tilting monitor, 24.3 megapixels, 91K-pixel RGB sensor, and high-speed continuous shooting rate of approximately 6.5 frames per second for both FX- and DX- format, all fitted into a slim and durable body.
The FX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 image-processing engine are packed into a monocoque structure framed by carbon fiber composite material (new material), and magnesium alloy to provide nimble durability.
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Tags:cameras, compacts, D750, DSLRs, DX, Flash, full-frame, FX, launch, lenses, Nikon, SB-500, Singapore, SPEEDLIGHT
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Friday, August 29th, 2014
Photo of the Day: If you’re thinking of visiting Singapore this weekend and is keen on buying IT devices and tech gadgets, check out COMEX 2014 at Suntec Singapore.

The doors had just opened for COMEX 2014 and early-bird shoppers packed the aisles of the exhibition floor on Level 4 of Suntec Singapore. Photo taken with a Sony A7R full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera and Carl Zeiss 35mm F2.8 Lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
Started yesterday, the IT trade show will be on until Sunday night.
You can check out some of the promotional discounts on offer by browsing selected flyers that I’ve compiled here.
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Tags:A7R, COMEX, COMEX 2014, full-frame, IT Show, photography, photos, potd, promotions, shopping, Sony, Suntec
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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
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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
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Thursday, May 1st, 2014
The latest and flagship store in the heart of Orchard Road in Singapore is the largest in South East Asia and features the latest innovations, gadgets and contents from the Sony group of companies.

The new Sony Store in 313@somserset mall is now open to the public from today, and operates daily from 10am to 10pm.
The 9,902 square feet flagship store is located at Level Two of 313@somerset mall and puts under one roof offerings from Sony Electronics, Sony Mobile, Sony Pictures, Sony Music and Sony Computer Entertainment.
“The new Sony Store 313@somserset truly embodies the ‘Be Moved’ experience. At this new Sony Store, we intend to showcase a new lifestyle that only Sony can offer,” said Atsushi Endo, General Manager, Singapore Marketing Centre, Sony Electronics (Singapore).
Besides being a showcase for the latest and most innovative technology Sony has to offer, from digital imaging, gaming and mobile, the store will also be used by Sony Music and Sony Pictures to host meet-and-greets with its local and international artistes and screenings of exclusive trailers and sneak peeks.
With a prominent video wall mounted on its store front, customers are invited to step into the wide and open entrance of the store with the dazzling and captivating visual displays.

The Sony Store at 313@somerset mall is located close to the Starbucks cafe at Level 2.
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Tags:Bravia, gaming, mobile, music, PlayStation, PS4, Singapore, Somerset, Sony, Xperia
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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
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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
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