Archive for the ‘DSLR’ Category
Thursday, July 12th, 2012
Nikon has announced that it will be introducing a new fixed focal length, super-telephoto 800mm NIKKOR lens. The lens will have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 and be compatible with Nikon FX-format cameras.
Schematic from a Nikon patent for the new lens.
This lens will be on display at Photokina 2012 – one of the world’s largest photo and imaging exhibitions – which will be held in Cologne, Germany from September 18–23, 2012.
The patent for this new lens was filed in March 2010 and released October last year.
At the moment, the longest telephoto lens from Nikon is the AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR.
Previously, there was the Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 IF-ED which was announced in September 1986 but discontinued in December 2005.
Tags:800mm, FX, lens, NIKKOR, Nikon, Photokina 2012, super-telephoto, worldwide
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Saturday, July 7th, 2012
Thanks to Canon’s invitation, I got to attend this interesting talk by the Director of Photography for Saturday Night Live Film Unit.
Alexander Buono shared his insights and experiences from his tight weekly schedule and workflow for shooting the longest running series in American TV.
* All photos taken with a handheld smartphone.
Alexander Buono from Saturday Night Live on TV production using Canon Cinema EOS.
At the Lido Cineplex in Singapore, Buono gave some very down to earth and pragmatic tips and shared the setups and settings that he uses with his Canon equipment.
One of Alex Bruno’s setups.
Buono related how he began shooting for the popular Saturday Night Live (SNL) program in 1999 using film.
In 2009, he began using the Canon EOS 5D Mk II, before including the EOS 7D and Cinema EOS C300 in his digital video inventory.
Some interesting nuggets from his presentation and Q&A below.
To better understand and play with what the settings on the Canon EOS C300, check out the C300 Menu Simulator which emulates the menu system on the camera.
Alex Buono’s rig
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The Hobbit was shot in 5k 3D video at 48fps, while James Cameron’s next installment of Avatar is being shot in 5k 3D video at 60fps.
These will likely look hyper-realistic, departing from the more surrealistic feel of film.
Buono recommends shooting at 24fps for the film look, even though videos for TV are typically shot at 30fps.
Another of Buono’s setups
Buono recommends keeping the shutter speed constant throughout a shoot. A good setting would be the reciprocal of twice the frame rate for the shoot.
So for a video shot at 24fps, a good shutter speed to use would be 1/48 second.
Overall, it was an interesting session for the attendees who packed Hall 5 of the cinema in which the workshop was held.
Alex Buono attended the School of Cinematic Arts under the University of Southern California, majoring in film production and still photography.
Alex Buono, Director of Photography for Saturday Night Live Film Unit.
He spent his early post-college years as camera crew for studio films including Twister, Conspiracy Theory and Armageddon, learning from top ASC cinematographers and personal mentors like Don Burgess and John Schwartzman.
He soon became Director of Photography of the Saturday Night Live Film Unit.
Tags:5D MkII, Alexander Buono, C300, Canon, Cinema, EOS, Saturday Night Live, TV production
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Monday, June 25th, 2012
Singaporean adventurer and motivational speaker Khoo Swee Chiow will attempt to scale the summit of K2, the world’s second highest mountain, with the support of title sponsor Seagate Technology.
Khoo Swee Chiow will climb K2, one of the most notorious mountains in the world. Photo by Kevin Mayea.
The Seagate K2 2012 expedition, from 20 June to 20 August, will see Khoo Swee Chiow join an international team of 13 climbers from China, South Korea, USA, Turkey, Macedonia, Serbia, Spain, Nepal and Singapore.
“Swee Chiow has shown incredible tenacity and determination in realizing his dreams. His expeditions have made it possible for him to instill confidence, leadership and excellence in thousands of people through motivational talks,” said BanSeng Teh, senior vice president and managing director for Asia Pacific & Japan, Seagate Technology.Khoo Swee Chiow and his team will be climbing the mountain along the Abruzzi Ridge, otherwise known as the Southeast Ridge, from the Pakistani border.
On this climb, Khoo Swee Chiow is taking Seagate Backup Plus hard drives to store and backup his photos, videos and journal files for him to share his story when he returns.
Seagate’s newly designed external storage – Backup Plus hard drives – deliver easy setup, one-click backup and the ability to save and share content on Facebook and Flickr.
In addition to Seagate Technology, they will be supported by other sponsors including Microsoft, Canon, Millet, Adventure21, Iridium, Energizer, Oakley, Touch&Print, Banana Boat, Powertraveller, GoPro and Meteorological Service Singapore.
“K2 will be the hardest climb of my life, much harder than Everest. After more than 20 years of climbing, I feel the time has come for me to give it a go,” said Khoo Swee Chiow, who first climbed Everest in 1998.Standing at an elevation of 8,611 metres above sea level, K2 is known for its high level of difficulty and notoriously high casualty rate.
It has a daunting death rate of 26 percent per ascent, six times higher than that of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest.
To date, only 302 climbers have successfully reached K2’s peak, a number that pales in comparison to Everest’s 3,500.
Tags:adventurer, Canon, expedition, K2, Khoo Swee Chiow, Microsoft, Oakley, Seagate
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Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Canon’s flagship DSLR is now available in Singapore at S$9,299 (body only).
Canon EOS-1D X is available in Singapore from today at S$9,299 (body only).
First announced in October last year, the Canon EOS-1D X is now available in Singapore from today.
Key features include:
- Record-breaking continuous shooting speed of 12 frames-per-second, making it the world’s fastest full-frame DSLR
- New Dual DIGIC 5+ image processor
- 18.1MP full-frame (35mm) sensor
- Image noise control improved by 2 stops
- Next generation high-density reticular 61-point AF system
Find out more about the Canon EOS-1D X here.
Tags:available, camera, Canon, DSLR, EOS-1D X, flagship, price, professional
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Instead of end-June, the Canon EOS 650D Body and Kit 1 (EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens) are now available. The new EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens also hits the shelves today at S$299.
Canon EOS 650D Kit 1 (with EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens).
The Canon EOS 650D Kit II (with EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens) and the new EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens are still not available yet.
Canon EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens
| Available from today |
| Canon EOS 650D |
| Body |
S$1,149 |
| Kit 1 |
S$1,299 |
| EF40mm |
S$299 |
Tags:650D, camera, Canon, DSLR, EOS, launch, lenses, photography, Singapore, touch
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Friday, June 8th, 2012
Canon has unveiled the EOS 650D, its entry-level DSLR that will replace the current EOS 600D. The 18-megapixel shooter will be available at the end of June (prices within).
Canon EOS 650D has 18 megapixels and a touch screen monitor.
Canon boasts that the EOS 650D is the world’s first DSLR with a touch screen monitor.
The EOS 650D features a continuous AF (autofocus) Servo and the powerful DICIG 5 imaging processor.
Price & Availability of the Canon EOS 650D
| Body only
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| Kit 1 (EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens)
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| Kit II (with EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)
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Other enhancements include a wider ISO range from ISO 100 to 12,800 (expandable to 25,600), Multi Shot Noise Control, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, 9 cross-type AF points within 31 AF zones, and a Hybrid CMOS AF System.
Many of the MIL (mirrorless interchangeable lens) cameras on the market already feature touch screen monitors, but obviously Canon does not consider them as DSLRs (indeed they do NOT have mirrors).
Canon is the only major camera maker that has not launched any MIL camera yet.
I tried out the camera during the launch event at Klapsons The Boutique Hotel in Singapore.
It’s a nifty shooter for the amateur photographer looking to take his/her photography to the next level.
The EOS 650D can shoot continuously at 5 frames per second.
The continuous AF Servo was smooth and noiseless – a boon for those who zoom in and out while shooting video and don’t want the noise to be recorded.
“We are confident that the EOS 650D will be a compelling choice for amateurs looking to bring their photography to the next level,” said Andrew Koh, Senior Director and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging and Information Products Group, Canon Singapore.
What’s more, the autofocus continues working when zooming in and out, rather than stay on the original focus distance at the commencement of video recording.
Along with the EOS 650D, Canon also introduced two new lenses, the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and the EF40mm f/2.8mm STM, featuring a stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocusing.
Pricing & availability for these two lenses will be announced later.
Tags:650D, camera, Canon, DSLR, EOS, Klapsons, launch, lenses, photography, Singapore, touch
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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
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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 »
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Sony has announced three new digital imaging products: the SLT-A37, NEX-F3 and HDR-GW77. All three will be available from June 2012 onwards, although prices are yet to be announced.
From left: NEX-F3, SLT-A37, HDR-GW77
The new SLT-A37 is Sony’s latest addition to its “Single Lens Translucent” line of “DSLRs” while the NEX-F3 adds to its line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
The HDR-GW77 keeps with the trend of ruggedised and water-proof gadgets for the growing segment of out-going and adventurous shooters.
Below are more details:
SLT-A37
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- Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
- 16.1 megapixels
- 2.7″ tilt-angle LCD screen
- 7fps in burst mode shooting
- 3-cross 15-point phase detection autofocus
- AVCHD (50i/25p) video
- ISO 100-16000
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| The new SLT-A37 helps craft portraits by making use of the Auto Portrait Framing mode.
The camera identifies the sitter’s position and trims the scene to create beautifully composed, high resolution portraits.
The SLT-A37 also comes with a 2x Clear Image Zoom that doubles the effective magnification of your lens, promising users higher-quality close-ups.
A new A-mount 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens will be available in July 2012. |
NEX-F3
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- APS HD CMOS sensor
- 16.1 megapixels
- Full HD (50i/25p) video
- Built-in pop-up flash
- 180° tiltable LCD screen
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| The new pocket-sized NEX-F3 offers “Big-camera” picture quality.
A 180° tiltable LCD screen on the NEX-F3 makes self-shooting much easier.
A new SEL18200LE E18-200mm F3.5-6.3 telephoto zoom lens will be available in the Asia Pacific from June 2012. |
HDR-GW77
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- EXMOR R CMOS sensor
- Video: 1920×1080/50p
- Photos: 20.4 megapixels
- Wide angle 29.8mm Sony G Lens
- 10x optical zoom
- 3.0″ LCD swivel touch screen
- Swing Panorama function
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| The HDR-GW77 takes Full HD video into the great outdoors.
The camcorder is waterproof (to a depth of up to five metres), dust resistant and shockproof against falls of up to 1.5m.
Its swivel 3.0” LCD screen allows for self-shooting, making it the perfect companion to take on road trips and holidays. |
Tags:camcorders, cameras, HDR-GW77, NEX-F3, SLT-A37, Sony
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