Archive for the ‘DSLR’ Category
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Nikon has launched, worldwide, the 24.2-megapixel D3200. The new entry-level DSLR will be available in the US in late April (approx. US$700 with 18-55mm kit lens).
Nikon has also launched a Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a (approx. US$60, available in May in the US) for the D3200.
The new Nikon D3200 is available in red or black.
The D3200 records Full HD (1080p) video with full time autofocus (AF) and sports a high-speed continuous shooting mode at 4 frames-per second (fps).
WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
The new optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter can wirelessly send images to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, to enable preview of an image (but not videos) before shooting and remote control of the camera, from up to 15 m away.
The 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor works together with Nikon’s EXPEED 3 image processing engine gives an ISO range of 100 – 6400, expandable to ISO 12,800.
As an entry-level DSLR, the D3200 is designed with user-friendly features for the beginner.
WU-1a plugged into D3200.
Accessible on the Mode Dial, the Guide Mode provides step-by-step photo instructions for set-up, shooting, viewing and deleting images and movies.
There are also six Scene Modes – Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-Up and Night Portrait.
For video, the camera offers manual or automatic exposure control, and a stereo microphone input to attach an optional external microphone.
The application for Android smartphones (2.3) and tablets (3.x) will be available in May 2012, with the iOS app for iPhone and iPad expected in Fall 2012.
The Guide Mode walks the beginner using the entry-level D3200.
The main differences between the Nikon D3200 and the D3100 are tabulated below.
| Nikon |
D3200 |
D3100 |
| Resolution |
24.2 MP |
14.2 MP |
| Video Full HD (1080p) |
30 fps |
24 fps |
| LCD |
920 k |
230 k |
| Max ISO (regular) |
ISO 6,400 |
ISO 3,200 |
| Continuous shoot |
4 fps |
3 fps |
| Release date |
19 Apr 2012 |
19 Aug 2010 |
The brochure can be downloaded here.
Tags:Android, camera, D3200, DSLR, entry, iOS, launch, lens, Nikon, photography, wireless
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Friday, April 13th, 2012
Canon has announced the EOS-1D C, a DSLR capable of recording video at 4K resolution (4,096 x 2,160 pixels) at a frame rate of 24p, or Full HD resolution (1,920×1,080 pixels) at 60p – whilst retaining the still image shooting prowess of the EOS-1D X.
This new flagship DSLR will be available from end October this year (prices TBA).
Canon EOS-1D C, flagship DSLR with 4K video - available in October 2012.
The Canon EOS-1D C is designed for use in motion picture, television and other high-resolution digital production industries.
The EOS-1D C retains the still image shooting capabilities of the EOS-1D X:
- 18.1MP full-frame CMOS sensor (36 x 24mm)
- Dual DIGIC 5+ image processor
- ISO 100 – 25,600 (video)
- ISO 100 – 51,200 (stills)
- Photographs at up to 12fps, and 14fps in Super High Speed Continuous mode.
The DSLR provides its users a physically compact yet digitally powerful machine to meet the high demands of today’s production standards.
The Canon EOS-1D C records 4K resolution video (4,096 x 2,160 pixels) at a frame rate of 24p, with 8-bit Motion JPEG compression, cropped to an APS-H-equivalent angle of view.
It can also record Full HD video (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) at a maximum frame rate of 60p, answering the demanding needs of industry professionals.
In addition, the EOS-1D C allows for efficient workflow during production and post-production, with features within the firmware and the accompanying software suite.
Connections panel on one side of the camera.
The camera records all video, including 4K, directly to the inserted CF card without having to use peripheral equipment such as external storage devices, bringing increased mobility to its user.
When required, captured video (excluding 4K video) can be output to an external recorder via an HDMI terminal, using an uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2 signal.
For motion-picture productions, the camera incorporates a Super 35mm crop function, enabling video to be recorded in the industry-standard 35mm angle of view.
The Canon Log Gamma enables the recording of high-quality video with rich gradation expression.
This produces the impressive image quality required in motion-pictures by minimizing both shadow detail loss and highlight detail loss while retaining a high level of color-grading freedom.
Top view of the Canon EOS-1D C
The EOS-1D C ships with software applications such as EOS Utility and Picture Style Editor.
Canon EOS-1D C body
EOS Utility allows a whole host of camera operations to be controlled via a PC, while the Picture Style Editor allows users to edit and register customized image settings in the camera.
These two applications enable real-time processes such as editing the picture style and confirming results on a monitor during set up or even on the shooting set, increasing production efficiency.
Playback software that ships with the camera allows 4K/Motion JPEG and Full HD video at 60p shot on the EOS-1D C to be output on an external monitor with no loss in image quality.
It also enables video shot with the Canon Log Gamma to be output on a monitor with video gamma applied.
Tags:Canon, Canon EOS-1D C, DSLR, EOS, flagship, ID, photography, still, video
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
The Leica S2 comes with a hefty price-tag: S$32,550. Now you can rent one from the Camera Rental Centre, at S$588 per day, together with a choice of two lenses.
The medium format professional camera system - Leica S2.
The available lenses are the Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8, Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5, Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 and the APO-Macro Summarit-S f/2.5.
“This rental program offers photographers a chance to test-drive the S2 under their preferred time and desired duration,” said Sunil Kaul, Managing Director of Leica Camera Asia Pacific.The retail prices for these lenses range from S$6,560 to S$9,630.
Special arrangements can be made to cater time for photographers who wish to get acquainted with the 37.5-megapixel camera before using it for a shoot.
Upon request, Leica lens adapters for the Mamiya 645, Pentax 67 and Hasselblad V system are available too, at no extra charge.
The medium-format Leica S2 is built with a weather-sealed body that ensures that photographers can shoot even in the most extreme conditions.
High-speed, accurate autofocus aids photographers to nail the perfect shot, frame after frame.
Tags:camera, Leica, lenses, rental, S2
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Monday, April 9th, 2012
Nikon Singapore will be organising “I AM NIKON DAY” on the weekend of 28-29 April at the Raffles City Convention Centre. The event is free and open to all photography enthusiasts.
Walk-in auditions for The Big Shot Season 3 will also take place at the same venue during the photography weekend.
I AM NIKON DAY - 28 and 29 April 2012 (Raffles City Convention Centre)
Online registration of seats begins today (here) and is based on a First-come-first-served basis. Registration closes on 25 April.
| Event |
I AM NIKON DAY
(Talks & Workshops)
|
| Date |
28 & 29 Apr 2012
|
| Time |
11 am to 7 pm |
| Venue |
Raffles City Convention Centre |
| Location |
Level 4, Atrium Ballroom |
Nikon’s Professional Photographers (such as award winning photographer Stefen Chow) and guest photographers will be speaking at the photography weekend, sharing their experience and expertise on a range of topics for beginner photographers and seasoned amateurs.
Speakers include past winners of “The Big Shot Season 1” (Liew Tong Leng) and “The Big Shot Season 2” (Affandy Razak).
Check out the list of speakers and the detailed programme here.
The Big Shot Season 3 (Audition)
| Event |
The Big Shot Season 3
(Audition)
|
| Date |
28 & 29 Apr 2012
|
| Time |
10 am to 8 pm |
| Venue |
Raffles City Convention Centre |
| Location |
Level 4, Orchard Ballroom |
Auditions for “The Big Shot Season 3” will also be held during the weekend. This third installment of the photography reality television series will air in 2012.
The competition is open to the public for photographers aged 18 and above. Detailed requirements can be found here.
Tags:contest, event, Nikon, photography, seminars
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
The two new top DSLRs from Nikon hit the shelves in Singapore today. Flagship D4 (S$9,799) and 36.3-megapixel D800 (S$4,488) go on sale today.
D4 (S$9,799) and 36.3-megapixel D800 (S$4,488)
Nikon’s new flagship D4 was first launched in Singapore on 6 January 2012, while the D800 was launched on 7 February.
D800E will likely be available only later in April (price TBC, possibly 10% more than the price of D800).
A write-up on the launch, specs and brochure for the D800 can be found here, while the brochure for D4 can be viewed or downloaded here.
The key specifications and features for the D4 and D800 are summarised below.
Nikon D4
S$9,799
|
The next-generation flagship digital SLR camera is equipped with a new Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor (36.0 × 23.9 mm) and EXPEED 3, the latest image-processing engine specifically optimized for digital SLR cameras.
Designed with versatility and functionality that offers superior image quality rich in detail along with excellent high-speed performance.
The Nikon D4 has an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels, and offers superior image quality under a broad range of lighting conditions with its image sensor supporting an incredible range of sensitivities from ISO 50 to ISO 204800. |
- New Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor.
- Support for an huge range of sensitivities, from ISO 50 to ISO 204,800.
- New EXPEED 3 image-processing engine with superior, high-speed processing capabilities.
- 91K-pixel RGB sensor for the more accurate Advanced Scene Recognition System.
- Faster and more accurate AF with 51 focus points.
- Multi-area Mode Full HD D-movie with three image area options.
- Smooth workflow from initial setup to image transfer.
- The new compact Wireless Transmitter WT-5 with simple connection to the camera (available separately).
- Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3 for significantly faster processing.
|
Nikon D800
S$4,488
|
The D800 is Nikon’s newest FX-format DSLR.
Its huge 36.3 megapixels and the powerful new EXPEED 3 image processing engine offers imaging potential that rivals some of the best studio cameras.
If your workflow demands broadcast quality video with high-fidelity audio recording, D-Movie will satisfy even your most demanding needs.
The D800 shoots 1080p Full HD in both FX and DX based formats, offering cinematographers newfound versatility. |
- 36.3 Megapixels.
- ISO range of ISO 100 to 6,400, expandable to ISO 50 to 25,600.
- Optical low-pass filter optimized for sharpness.
- New image-processing engine EXPEED 3.
- Newly developed 91K-pixel RGB sensor.
- Approx. 921k-dot, 3.2-in. LCD monitor.
- Dual card slots for a CF card and SD memory card.
- High-speed data transfer with USB 3.0 supported.
- Full HD video quality (1920 x 1080/30p).
- High-fidelity audio recording control.
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Tags:cameras, D4, D800, DSLR, Nikon, Singapore
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Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Extremely realistic 3D imageries of people and places across 12 countries in 4 continents. I was amazed at the dimensionality of the imagery.
The free exhibition is from 14-29 March (10am to 7pm) at The Arts House.
Stefen Chow being interviewed at the launch of the exhibition.
The exhibition comprises a number of wall-mounted LG Cinema 3D TVs using battery-free glasses.
Each of the two cameras need to be aligned and adjusted manually for each shot.
Each TV showcases a different set of imageries taken by award-winning Stefen Chow for the international Denis Group, a Singapore-headquartered company established in 1862 which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
The stereoscopic imagery were taken using a pair of Nikon D7000 DSLRs mounted on a slider which allowed the distance between the two cameras to be varied whilst maintaining the carefully calibrated alignment between the two cameras.
The slider was in turn mounted on a tripod for stability.
The whole contraption was custom designed and built after a survey and evaluation by Chow found the quality of 3D pictures produced by consumer cameras inadequate for his liking.
Improvised twin-barreled 3D shooting rig.
He did not use the higher-end Nikon cameras because the minimum distance between the two lenses – when the two cameras were placed side-by-side – were bigger than that needed in certain shooting situations.
For each imagery, every setting (focus, white balance, exposure etc) had to be put on manual to ensure both cameras produced imageries with consistent focus and exposure – so that they could be merged into 3D imagery.
Chow told me that the time taken to set up the rig and prepare for the shot took at least 30 minutes. In all, he snapped more than 700GB of imagery for the project.
Who is Stefen Chow?
Stefen Chow has been awarded in PDN, PX3 and was nominated for the PDN 30 and World Press Photo Masterclass.
Stefen has worked with Geo, Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Bloomberg News, Aurora Select, Cartier, Keppel Shipyard, Nikon and Shell International.
His works have been exhibited in cities including Los Angeles, Paris, Beijing and Singapore. He is an endorsed Nikon Professional with Nikon Singapore.
An accomplished adventurer, Stefen summitted Mount Everest, becoming one of the rare individuals to climb and photograph the mountain.
Tags:3D, exhibition, Nikon, photography, Singapore, Stefen Chow, stereoscopic, The Arts House
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III will be available at all authorised Canon dealers on Saturday, 17 March. Body only: S$4,699. Body + Kit lens: S$5,999. The kit lens will be the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III will hit Singapore stores on 17 March, Saturday.
Globally launched two weeks ago, the 22.3-megapixel DSLR from Canon will hit the stores in Singapore this Saturday – two days from now.
The online estimate of US$3,500 for the body turned out to be rather accurate.
The BG-E11 battery grip will be only be available in end April.
Tags:5D, Canon, DSLR, EOS, Mark III
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Friday, March 9th, 2012
Sony will be at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore almost every which way you look and on nearly every level of Suntec.
Check out Sony's promotions and deals at the IT Show 2011.
Lookout for deals and promotions for their Bravia TVs, digital photo frames, Home Entertainment Systems, personal music products like the Walkman, video and still cameras, tablets and Vaio notebooks and accessories such as power supplies, batteries and memory cards.
Digital photo frames and compact cameras
Videocams, DSLRs and MIL cameras
Tablets and Vaio notebooks
Personal music products
Bravia TVs and Home Theatre Systems
Power supply and memory cards
Click on the thumbnails above to view or download Sony’s promotion flyers for their different categories of products.
Tags:accessories, Bravia, cameras, discount, DSLR, Home Theatre Systems, IT Show, IT Show 2012, laptops, memory cards, music, notebooks, photo frames, power, promotion, Singapore, Sony, Suntec, tablets, TV, Vaio, videocams, Walkman
Posted in Audio, Brochures, Cameras, Compact camera, DSLR, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Lens, MIL, Monitors, Notebooks, Prices, Promotions, Sony, Specifications, TV, Videocams | No Comments »
Friday, March 9th, 2012
Have a photo taken with Felicia Chin at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore. And check out the hefty promotions and free gifts at Olympus’ booth at Level 4, Hall 404, Booth 8205.
Felicia Chin headlines Olympus booth at IT Show 2012.
Local actress and celebrity, Felicity Chin, will make an appearance at Olympus’ booth at the IT Show 2012 on Saturday 10 March from 3-5 pm.
She will have her photo taken together with the first 88 customers who had purchased an Olympus XZ-1 between 1 February and 10 March 2012.
These 88 customers will also redeem an exclusive Feli-XZ-1 mystery gift set.
The Olympus flyer for IT Show 2012 can be viewed or downloaded below.
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Tags:accessories, cameras, discount, Felicia Chin, IT Show, IT Show 2012, micro four-thirds, Olympus, PEN, promotion, recorders, Singapore, Suntec
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Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Canon will be at IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 404, Booth 8101; with its entire range of digital imaging products. 5 cameras and one professional printer are also making their debuts at the show today.
Canon has 5 new cameras and 1 new professional printer debuting in IT Show 2012
The new Canon products that are making their debuts at the IT Show 2012 are:
- Power Shot G1 X ($999)
- IXUS 125 HS ($399)
- PowerShot A4000 IS ($299)
- PowerShot A3400 IS ($249)
- PowerShot A2300 IS ($179)
- PIXMA PRO-1 ($1,399)
Below is a PDF compilation of Canon’s IT Show 2012 flyers for the following categories of products:
- EOS & LEGRIA
- Inkjet & Scanners
- Inks
- Laserjet
- PowerShot & IXUS
- Projectors
(more…)
Tags:Canon, EOS, inkjets, inks, IT Show, IT Show 2012, IXUS, laserjets, Legria, PIXMA, Powershot, projectors, promotion, scanners, Singapore, Suntec
Posted in Cameras, Canon, Compact camera, DSLR, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, IXUS, Photography, PIXMA, PowerShot, Prices, Printers, Projectors, Promotions, Specifications | 2 Comments »
