Archive for the ‘Cameras’ Category

Canon releases telephoto zoom lens with internal extender – world’s first

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

The EF200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X is a top-tiered high-performance lens for the advanced needs of professionals. Available end May at S$16,599.

Canon EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens will be available end May at S$16,599.

Canon EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens will be available end May at S$16,599.

The EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X is a new type of lens that combines the convenience of a zoom lens with the high performance of a fixed focal length lens.

It boast super long reach with high quality, records better moving images, and is designed for operability and durability.

Below is the press release from Canon.

Canon Releases the World’s First Telephoto Zoom Lens Equipped with an Internal Extender

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Event: Canon launches 11 cameras and a new lens in Singapore

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Canon formally launched the new cameras and lens at Chye Seng Huat Hardware cafe. Half the cameras had already hit the shelves earlier while the new models will debut towards end-April and early-May, with prices yet-to-be announced.

The highlights today include the PowerShot N, EOS 100D and EOS 700D.

Andrew Koh - Senior Director and GM of Consumer Imaging and Information Products Group, Canon Singapore - kicking off the launch in Singapore.

Andrew Koh – Senior Director and GM of Consumer Imaging and Information Products Group, Canon Singapore – kicking off the launch in Singapore.

The Canon PowerShot N has a squarish form factor (78.6 x 69.3 x 29.2 mm) and is so compact it can fit in the palm and be operated with one hand.

Canon PowerShot N has 8x optical zoom and 12.1 megapixels.

Canon PowerShot N

It has Wi-Fi connectivity and comes with pre-programmed creative Instagram-style filters.

The 12.1-megapixel PowerShot N has 8x optical zoom, swivel screen and ISO to 6,400.

The EOS 100D has an 18-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor and and full DSLR functionalities.

This is despite its compactness – Canon boasts that the 370g EOS 100D is the world’s smallest (116.8 x 90.7 x 69.4 mm) and lightest DSLR.

Canon EOS 100D is the world's smallest and lightest DSLR.

Canon EOS 100D

The EOS 700D has the same sensor and DIGIC 5 imaging processor, and comes with a fully articulated LCD panel.

Both DSLRs can be paired with the new EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S lens for quieter and smoother AF operation while shooting video.

All the above models will be available in Singapore by end-April. Prices will be announced later.

The other cameras that were launched are the IXUS 255 HS, IXUS 140, IXUS 135, IXUS 132, PowerShot A2600, PowerShot A2500, as well as the newest PowerShot SX280 HS and PowerShot SX270 HS.

Canon EOS 700D has 18 megapixels and DIGIC 5 imaging processor.

Canon EOS 700D has 18 megapixels and DIGIC 5 imaging processor.

All the cameras and lens that were launched today are listed below.

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Nikon COOLPIX A large-sensor compact debuts in Singapore

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

The Nikon COOLPIX A is now available in Singapore in black or silver. RRP: S$1,549. Nikon is giving away a LOWEPRO REZO 50 camera case with every COOLPIX A purchase while stocks last.

Nikon COOLPIX A is available in black or silver at S$1,549 in Singapore from 26 March 2013.

Nikon COOLPIX A is available in black or silver at S$1,549 in Singapore from 26 March 2013.

The COOLPIX A is Nikon’s first compact digital camera equipped with a DSLR sensor.

Nikon COOLPIX A
Megapixels 16.2 MP
Sensor DX-format CMOS sensor
Focal length Fixed at 18.5mm (28mm in 35mm equiv.)
Max aperture f/2.8
AF Contrast-detect
Focus range 50cm to infinity
Macro 10cm
LCD 3″, 921k dots, TFT colour
Movie 1920 x 1080 px 30fps
Flash Built-in with hot-shoe
RAW Yes
ISO 100-3200, extendable to 25600
Size /mm 111 x 64.3 x 40.3
Weight 299 g
Price S$1,549

The DX-format CMOS sensor is as large those used in DSLRs.

The COOLPIX A comes with a fixed 18.5mm (equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format), f/2.8 fixed focal focal length NIKKOR lens.

The camera’s adoption of a seven-blade iris diaphragm allows users to enjoy beautiful and natural blur characteristics.

Various types of aberrations are effectively reduced, demonstrating superior rendering performance throughout the entire frame at all aperture settings.

Moreover, the practical wide-angle lens is designed with optics that maximise its performance while making the most of the compact digital camera’s portability, covering a wide variety of shooting scenes.

Nikon COOLPIX A captures 14-bit compressed NEF (RAW) images, comes with a manual focus ring, and is able to record 1,920 × 1,080/30p full-HD movies.

The camera has a metallic look and feel of its design, with an extremely durable magnesium alloy top cover.

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Canon Do More Work Less Facebook Contest: DMWL to the Rescue

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Canon is having a contest on its Do More Work Less Facebook page – called “DMWL to the Rescue”. Participate from now till 10 April to stand a chance to win a Digital IXUS 140 and an imageCLASS MF4720w.

Win a Digital IXUS 140 and an imageCLASS MF4720w - contest ends 10 April 2013.

Win a Digital IXUS 140 and an imageCLASS MF4720w – contest ends 10 April 2013.

All you have to do is email dmwl@canon.com.sg with a photo of a flawed office device in your office and say in less than 100 how you wish you can improve the device so that you can do your job more efficiently.

Sony announces a slew of new cameras, lenses and accessories

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Sony launched today a range of digital imaging products – 5 cameras, 3 lenses and 2 accessories. Available in Asia Pacific in March/April 2013. Prices TBA.

From top to bottom, left to right:  1. 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II telephoto zoom lens 2. RM-VPR1 wired remote 3. DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II zoom lens 4. Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM lens 5. HVL-F20M flash 6. Alpha 58 DSLR 7. NEX-3N mirrorless interchangeable lens camera 8. Cyber-shot WX-300 compact camera 9. Cyber-shot HX-300 compact camera 10. Cyber-shot TX-30 compact camera

From top to bottom, left to right: 1. 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II telephoto zoom lens 2. RM-VPR1 wired remote 3. DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II zoom lens 4. Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM lens 5. HVL-F20M flash 6. Alpha 58 DSLR 7. NEX-3N mirrorless interchangeable lens camera 8. Cyber-shot WX-300 compact camera 9. Cyber-shot HX-300 compact camera 10. Cyber-shot TX-30 compact camera

The five cameras announced today include the Alpha 58 DSLR, NEX-3N MIL, and three compacts: Cyber-shot WX300, Cyber-shot HX300, and Cyber-shot TX30.

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Valentine’s Day 2013

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

It’s Valentine’s Day today. Here’s wishing all lovers a most romantic day/night.

Just in case you haven't bought that Valentine's Day card yet, here's one you can use as a gift tag. Just print it out :-)

Just in case you haven’t bought that Valentine’s Day card yet, here’s one you can use as a gift tag. Just print it out 🙂

I took this photo in a pottery workshop in this little Japanese shire called Takamori (高森), nestled in the caldera of Mount Aso (阿蘇山) in Kyushu (九州).

Loved the pottery pieces in the workshop. Knew at once it would go into the February 14th post for 2013.

* Taken with a Nikon D800 DSLR with an AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens.

Samsung launches Asia’s first Mobile PIN store in Singapore

Friday, January 18th, 2013

The Samsung Mobile PIN in Singapore is the first such store in Asia after the concept’s launch at the London Olympics in 2012.

Samsung celebrity ambassadors – Olivia Ong and SKarf were at the launch event.

Samsung Mobile PIN at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from 18 January to 12 March 2013.

Samsung Mobile PIN at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from 18 January to 12 March 2013. Photo from Samsung.

The Samsung Mobile PIN is at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza and showcases Samsung’s latest mobile devices including the GALAXY Note II LTE, GALAXY Note 10.1 LTE, GALAXY S III LTE and GALAXY Camera.

K-Pop girl group SKarf are celebrity ambassadors for Samsung.

K-Pop girl group SKarf are celebrity ambassadors for Samsung. Photo from Samsung.

Visitors can get their hands on the devices while attendants introduce features to them in an interactive experience.

Olivia Ong was another celebrity ambassador for Samsung that was present at the launch of the Mobile PIN.

Olivia Ong was another celebrity ambassador for Samsung that was present at the launch of the Mobile PIN.

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New cameras and lenses: Nikon 1 J3 and S1, COOLPIX S6500 and 2700

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Nikon has launched in Tokyo the Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 S1 bodies, WP-N2 waterproof case, 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lenses. It also released two new compact cameras – COOLPIX S6500 and COOLPIX 2700.

Prices and availability to be announced at a later date.

From left, Nikon COOLPIX S6500, Nikon COOLPIX S2700, Nikon 1 J3 with 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, and Nikon 1 S1 with 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens

From left, Nikon COOLPIX S6500, Nikon COOLPIX S2700, Nikon 1 J3 with 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, and Nikon 1 S1 with 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens

With the popularity of mirrorless interchangeable lens (MIL) cameras, Nikon is beefing up its Nikon 1 line up of camera bodies, lenses and accessories, with new features and functionalities.

For those who prefer the simplicity of compact cameras, it has introduced two new cameras in its COOLPIX S-series.

Here’s a line-up with key specs.

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CES 2013 roundup: Sony reveals new large TVs and smartphone

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013

Here is a round-up of Sony’s new electronic gadgets for 2013, as released today during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 in Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.

Imagine a Sony Bravia KD-65 LED TV in your living room.

Imagine a Sony Bravia KD-65 LED TV in your living room.

This year’s line-up includes new models to Sony’s Cyber-Shot, Handycam, Walkman, Xperia and BRAVIA range of products, as well as wireless speakers.

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New Year’s greetings for 2013

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013

Justin wishes one and all a Happy New Year for 2013!

Don't ask me where Justin got that pose from. He just slid into it when I asked him to say cheese.

Don’t ask me where Justin got that pose from. He just slid into it when I asked him to say cheese.

As we stride into 2013, let’s hope everybody gets a fruitful year ahead. Best wishes!