Archive for the ‘Compact camera’ Category
Monday, August 27th, 2012
Samsung has announced the launch of the WB100 in Singapore. The 16-megapixel prosumer camera is priced at S$369 and has 26x optical zoom from 22.3mm wide to 580mm.
The 16-megapixel Samsung WB100 has 26x optical zoom and wide angle at 22.3mm.
The WB100 will be available in black and red at COMEX 2012 with free promotional bundle of SD card and camera case worth S$55.
Samsung WB100
|
| Megapixels |
16.2 MP |
| Sensor |
1/2.3″ CCD |
| Optical Zoom |
26 x |
| Wide angle |
22.3mm |
| Max zoom |
580mm |
| LCD |
3″ TFT |
| Movie |
HD 1280×720 30fps (H.264) |
| Flash |
Built-in |
| Image stabilisation |
Dual IS |
| Size /mm |
114.48 x 79.26 x 86.45 |
| Weight |
403 g * |
| Aperture |
F3.1 to F5.9 |
| Battery |
4 x AA |
| Price |
S$369 |
| * Weight excludes battery and memory card. |
The Samsung WB100 makes a good travel companion with its long zoom and wide angle, all squeezed into a compact body.
The Samsung WB100 comes in black or red.
The camera comes with Dual Image Stabilisation (OIS + DIS) and records 720p/30fps HD video.
Available from 30 August at COMEX 2012.
It also captures 3D photos and features a Live Panorama Mode.
The camera includes Smart Filter and Magic Frame features for in-camera creative photo-effects.
Tags:cameras, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 cameras, compact, promotions, prosumer, Samsung, Singapore, travel, WB100
Posted in 3D, Announce, Cameras, Compact camera, Gadgets, Photography, Prices, Promotions, Samsung, Specifications, Travel | 1 Comment »
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
This Thursday, the third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will kick off at Suntec Singapore. For four days from 30 August to 2 September, the COMEX will open from 12 noon to 9 pm (Admission FREE).
COMEX 2012, 30 August to 2 September, 12 noon to 9pm, Levels 3, 4 and 6. Admission FREE.
COMEX 2012 will be held on three Levels – 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. With more than 830 exhibitors, COMEX claims to be Singapore’s biggest IT and consumer technology exhibition.
I will be listing some of the promotions available during the exhibition. To see a consolidated list of postings related to COMEX 2012, click here.
You can also click on the COMEX 2012 button (that looks like the logo above, on every page of tech4tea.com during COMEX 2012) near the top of the sidebar on the right and below the search box.
Here are the floor plans for the exhibitors on Levels 4 and 6.
The four major IT exhibitions in Singapore are:
Tags:COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 cameras, COMEX 2012 computers, COMEX 2012 printers, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, IT exhibition, Singapore, Suntec
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
The regional launch event of the Samsung EX2F compact camera was held in Singapore tonight. The camera is now available for S$699. Promotions till 16 September within.
Regional launch of the Samsung EX2F compact camera in Singapore.
The launch event was held in 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road in Singapore with some 60 attendees from Singapore, Malaysia and Australia.
From now till 16 September, get a free 25L Dry box and Power Bank charger worth S$238, as well as an SD card, a camera case and an extra battery worth S$115 when you buy an EX2F.
Attendees had a chance to try out the camera for low-light night photography in a boat ride from Clarke Quay down the Singapore River and back.
The Samsung EX2F has a maximum aperture of F/1.4 at its widest angle of 24mm (35mm equivalent).
The 12-megapixel camera is Wi-Fi capable and has an optical zoom of approximately 3.3, with maximum zoom at 80mm.
I tried out the camera during the boat ride and found it offers the whole range of manual controls that you get with DSLRs.
From the short span of time that we had to play with the camera, we found the camera focuses reasonably fast and was able to take photos at relatively low light conditions, because of the bright F/1.4 lens.
It also has a full-swivel AMOLED screen for snapping photos at awkward angles.
You can read more about the Samsung EX2F and its technical specifications here.
Tags:cameras, compact, EX2F, launch, promotions, Samsung, Singapore
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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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Friday, August 17th, 2012
The Olympus Tough TG-320 is 3m waterproof, 1.5m shockproof and -10⁰C freezeproof for the adventurous. The 14-megapixel compact digital camera is available in blue and red in Singapore at S$348.
The Olympus Tough TG-320 is available in Singapore in blue and red for S$298.
Looking for a rugged camera that you can bring for that white-water rafting trip? Check out the Olympus Tough TG-320 digital compact camera.
| Olympus Tough TG-320 |
| Megapixels |
14 MP |
| Optical Zoom |
3.6 x |
| Wide angle |
28mm |
| Max zoom |
100mm |
| LCD |
2.7″, 230k dots, TFT colour |
| Movie |
1280 x 720 px |
| Waterproof |
3m |
| Shockproof |
1.5m |
| Freezeproof |
-10 deg Celsius |
| Flash |
Built-in |
| RAW |
No |
| Image stabilisation |
Dual IS |
| Size /mm |
96.3 x 63.4 x 22.7 |
| Weight |
155 g |
| Price |
S$348 |
It is waterproof up to a depth of 3m and shockproof against falls from up to 1.5m, with Olympus’ distinct lens barrier and a sliding double lock mechanism
To prevent picture blur due to camera shake and subject motion, the TG-320 features DUAL IS uses a CCD-shift image stabilisation mechanism and high-sensitivity image capturing, by an equivalent of up to 4 shutter speed stops.
The TG-320 records HDTV (1280 x 720 pixels) movies in MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 format.
The camera comes with 8 Magic Filters – Pop, Pin Hole, Fisheye, Sketch, Soft Focus and Punk inherited from the previous model, and the newly-added Watercolour and Sparkle.
Magic Movies recordings are available in Pop, Sketch, Fisheye, Soft Focus, Punk and Watercolour, giving them a distinct look and artistic feel.
You can shoot dynamic 3D photos in any mode from macro to landscape. You can view the 3D effect on 3D-compatible TV sets or computers.
The camera also includes a face-detecting Pet Mode and is compatible with Eye-Fi SDHC memory cards.
Available at selected POPULAR stores.
Tags:cameras, compact digital camera, freezeproof, Olympus, ruggedised, shockproof, Singapore, TG-320, Tough, waterproof
Posted in 3D, Announce, Cameras, Compact camera, Gadgets, Lifestyle, Olympus, Outdoors, Photography, Prices, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Monday, August 6th, 2012
Samsung has unveiled the Wi-Fi-enabled EX2F compact camera. It has a fast F1.4 lens and will be available in Singapore in August for S$699.
Update (23 August, 2012):
The Samsung EX2F is now available in Singapore. From now until 16 September, get a free 25L Dry box and Power bank charger worth $238 and an SD card, a camera case and an extra battery worth $115.
The Samsung EX2F compact camera has a maximum aperture of F1.4 and is Wi-Fi capable.
Following the success of the EX1 which had an F1.8 lens, Samsung has upped the ante with a super-bright F1.4 lens in the new EX2F.
| Samsung EX2F |
| Megapixels |
12 MP |
| Sensor |
1/1.7″ BSI CMOS |
| Optical Zoom |
3.3 x |
| Wide angle |
24mm |
| Max zoom |
80mm |
| LCD |
3″, 614k dots, VGA, AMOLED |
| Movie |
Full HD 1080/30p |
| Flash |
Built-in + Hotshoe |
| RAW |
Yes |
| Image stabilisation |
Dual IS |
| Size /mm |
111.9 x 62 x 28.9 |
| Weight |
294.3 g * |
| Aperture |
F1.4 to F2.7 |
| Others |
Built-in ND filter |
| Price |
S$699 |
| * Weight excludes battery and memory card. |
A maximum aperture of F1.4 is available at the camera’s widest angle at 24mm.
The F1.4 lens lets in four times more light than an F2.8 lens, and comprises 11 elements in 9 groups, with 4 aspherical lenses and 2 high refractive lenses.
The larger aperture allows for shooting with very shallow depths of field, and the ability to shoot at low-light.
Low-light shooting is further assisted with Dual Image Stabilisation (Optical IS & Digital IS).
On the other hand, a built-in Neutral Density (ND) filter provides greater control over exposure settings either for creative purposes or in situations of over-exposure.
The camera is housed in a durable magnesium body usually found on DSLR cameras.
As in DSLR cameras, the EX2F allows Full Manual Control of exposure settings and records photos in RAW format.
Available in Singapore for S$699.
The Wi-Fi connectivity of the EX2F means that photos taken can be easily and speedily shared to social networking sites such as Facebook, or sent to friends or family via email.
The camera can be connected to smartphones and tablets via a Mobile Link, or saved through Auto Backup to a PC or to the Cloud.
Detailed technical specifications of the Samsung EX2F can be found below.
(more…)
Tags:cameras, compact, EX2F, launch, Samsung, Singapore
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Sunday, June 17th, 2012
Yay, it’s Father’s Day today! To all fellow fathers out there – Happy Father’s Day!
DIY ice-cream for Father’s Day. Photo taken with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 using “Cute Dessert” Scene Mode.
And for those looking to do something different for your father or the father of your children, here’s something you can try – especially if he’s allergic to dairy products or diabetic.
Delicious & healthy! No post-processing on the photo except cropping and resizing. I’m impressed with the sharp focus (despite being hand-held) and vibrant colours.
Thankfully I’m neither of these but it was fabulous to be served with a big dollop of this home-made ice-cream first thing in the morning of Father’s Day.
So here’s the how-to, courtesy of mamatimes.wordpress.com.
Keep a couple of bananas until the skin turns slightly black cos some netizens say they have to be really ripe. Slice them up and put them in the freezer.
You can add other fruits, like strawberries. Just toss them into the freezer. Once frozen, throw the lot into a food processor and you’re done.
What’s left is the dressing up and topping. You can add rainbow candies, grounded peanut or chocolate chips or powder. Enjoy!
Tags:bananas, DIY, DMC-GF5, fruits, home-made, ice cream, Lumix, Panasonic, strawberries, strawberry
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Friday, June 8th, 2012
Nikon will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 401; and Level 6, Hall 603.
Click on picture to view/download Nikon's PC Show 2012 brochures.
Here’s the brochure for Nikon’s PC Show 2012 promotions for compact digital cameras, DSLRs, MILs, lenses, and accessories.
Check out the Nikon 1 promotion where you can redeem up to $200 worth of Nikon 1 accessories with purchases of any Nikon 1 kit set.
Tags:accessories, cameras, compact, DSLRs, IT exhibition, lens, MILs, Nikon, PC Show, PC Show 2012, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
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Thursday, June 7th, 2012
Samsung will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Levels 3 and 4.
Samsung's PC Show 2012 promotions for notebooks, ultrabooks, digital cameras, monitors, Smart TVs, and printers.
Here are six brochures for Samsung’s PC Show 2012 promotions for notebooks, ultrabooks, digital cameras, monitors, Smart TVs, and printers.
Tags:cameras, DSLRs, IT exhibition, laptops, MILs, monitors, notebooks, PC Show, PC Show 2012, printers, promotions, Samsung, Singapore, Smart TVs, Suntec, ultrabooks
Posted in Brochures, Cameras, Compact camera, DSLR, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Lens, MIL, Monitors, Notebooks, Prices, Printers, Promotions, Samsung, Specifications, TV, Ultrabooks | No Comments »
Thursday, June 7th, 2012
Canon will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 404 and 403, Booth A2016.
Canon's PC Show 2012 promotions for printers, inks, DSLRs, camera and camcorders.
Here are seven brochures for Canon’s PC Show 2012 promotions for printers, inks, DSLRs, camera and camcorders.
Tags:camcorders, camera, Canon, DSLRs, inks, IT exhibition, PC Show, PC Show 2012, printers, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
Posted in Accessories, Brochures, Cameras, Canon, Compact camera, DSLR, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Inkjet, IXUS, Laserjet, Legria, PIXMA, Prices, Printers, Projectors, Promotions, Videocams | No Comments »
