Archive for the ‘Cameras’ Category
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
Almost three months after they were unveiled by Nokia and Microsoft CEOs in New York, Nokia’s first Windows Phone 8 smartphones will debut in Singapore.
The Lumia 920 (S$899) and Lumia 820 (S$699) hits Singapore shelves next Saturday on 8 December 2012.
Nokia Lumia 920 (S$899) and Lumia 820 (S$699) arrives in Singapore next Saturday, 8 December 2012.
The two new handsets will be available at Nokia retail stores, while mobile operators in Singapore are slated to announce their respective data plans for the two models.
Accessories
Accessories for the two smartphones include the Nokia Lumia Purity Pro headset, JBL PlayUp Portable Wireless Speaker and JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speakers, as well as the Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy, Nokia Wireless Charging Stand and Nokia Wireless Charging Plate.
Nokia Singapore launched the two smartphones at Harry’s Bar at Millenia Walk and handed out the devices for guests to try out the new features, as they made their way around the city on an open-top bus.
The Lumia 920 boasts Pureview imaging technology that produces sharp pictures even in low light. The optical image stabiliser (OIS) further reduced the blur.
I was rather impressed with the Lumia 920’s imaging performance. Photos were indeed bright and sharp, while videos of moving/vibrating objects appeared less jerky when compared to videos taken on the Lumia 820 and other smartphones.
JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speakers
The Lumia 820 is the more affordable sibling of the two, with a smaller and lower-resolution screen, smaller battery, and the run-of-the-mill camera.
It is however, more compact and lighter than its bigger brother. (Check the quick comparison here).
You can also change the back cover of the Lumia 820 to vary the colour of the phone.
Both smartphones come with the same imaging apps that were quite interesting.
Nokia Smart Shoot is for group photos – shooting multiple exposures with a single click to choose the best from each exposure.
Nokia Wireless Charging Stand
Cinemagraph takes short videos where certain parts are frozen as a still shot while portions defined by you moves like regular video.
Panorama helps you do a sweep panorama shot of the landscape.
City Lens adds an augmented reality overlay over the screen when the camera is pointed at buildings and places of interest.
The idea is novel but not new, and in the short span of time that I tried it out, I found the augmented info sketchy at times while the resolution was not good enough to “lead” you to a particular place. At best, it tells you a place of interest is in a particular direction.
For really pragmatic and effective turn-by-turn navigation and search for places of interest, head back to the Nokia Maps and Nokia Drive apps, both of which have been updated with features such as indoor maps.
Tags:Lumia, Lumia 820, Lumia 920, Microsoft, Nokia, Singapore, smartphones, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
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Saturday, November 24th, 2012
Samsung will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B Booth 4B10; Hall 5 Booth 5B20 (Audio House), 5C30 (Courts), 5G30 (Gain City); and Hall 6 Booth 6D20 in the Singapore EXPO.
Samsung is fielding its wide range of computers, cameras, printers, smart TVs and home entertainment systems.
Samsung will be selling its wide range of products at this year’s SITEX 2012.
Check out its promotions for Windows 7 and Windows 8 notebooks and tablets; as well as printers, cameras, Smart TVs and home entertainment systems.
Tags:cameras, computers, EXPO, IT exhibition, laserjet, notebooks, printers, promotions, Samsung, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 printers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, transformers, TVs, ultrabooks
Posted in Audio, Brochures, Cameras, Compact camera, DSLR, Exhibition, Gadgets, Hybrid, Laserjet, MIL, Multi-function printer, Notebooks, Prices, Printers, Promotions, Samsung, Specifications, Ultrabooks | 1 Comment »
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Olympus will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B, Booth 4C10 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Olympus promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 7MB PDF file with 20 page-flyer booklet)
Check out Olympus promotions for its range of cameras.
S$150 discount and freebies for its (super-)Tough TG-320 (S$198 UP. S$348), which is both waterproof (3m) and shockproof (1.5m).
Olympus WS-813 voice recorder. “Best Karaoke Companion” with 2,043 hours (LP mode)
Or get S$267 worth of discounts and freebies with an Olympus XZ-1 (S$498 UP. S$748) compact camera that comes with an F1.8 bright lens is still alluring.
For those moving beyond compact cameras, enjoy up to S$600 of discounts and bundled gifts for the retro PEN mini E-PM1 (S$498) and PEN E-P3 (S$998-S$1,298) mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
Olympus also sells voice recorders and very fashionable accessories for its cameras.
Check out the new Olympus LS-14 (S$398) and WS-813 (S$238) voice recorders.
Tags:accessories, cameras, compact, EXPO, IT exhibition, MIL, Olympus, PEN, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, SITEX 2012 AV, SITEX 2012 cameras, voice recorders
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Canon will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B, Booth 4B01 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Canon promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 7MB PDF file with 5 flyers)
imageCLASS MF4420W (S$229), home-office multi-function laser printer. Print, scan, copy, wired/wireless LAN.
Check out Canon’s SITEX 2012 promotions and discounts for its range of DSLRs, EOS M mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, as well as Ixus and PowerShot range of compact cameras.
Not forgetting its Legria range of camcorders.
For printers, it has the PIXMA inkjets, as well as imageCLASS series of laser printers and multifunction devices.
Scanners, Inks and toners are also available.
Tags:cameras, Canon, compact, DSLR, EXPO, imageCLASS, inkjet, IT exhibition, IXUS, laser, LaserShot, MIL, PIXMA, Powershot, printers, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 cameras, SITEX 2012 printers
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Nikon will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B, Booth 4D01 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Nikon promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 3.3MB PDF file with 4 flyers)
Check out Nikon’s SITEX 2012 promotions and discounts for its range of DSLRs, Nikon 1 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras and COOLPIX compact cameras.
The new Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera hits the shelves in Singapore today.
The new Nikon 1 V2 is also available in Singapore from today.
These will be available from SITEX as well as limited sets at dealers stores.
Available in black or white, prices range from S$1,299 to S$1,549.
The Nikon 1 V2 has 14.2 megapixels, ISO range from 160-6400, as well as features like Live Image Control, Slow View, Manual Control dials and buttons, Smart Photo Selector, and an Advanced Hybrid Auto-focus system.
Tags:cameras, compact, DSLR, EXPO, IT exhibition, MIL, Nikon, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 cameras
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
2,419 participants took part in the Singapore leg of the Canon PhotoMarathon Asia, at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Here are the winning photos.
Winning portfolio of Best of Show winner in the Open category – Koh Zhi Kai. Themes from left: Wonder, Harmony, Pleasure.
Beginning at 9am in the morning, this year’s attendance of the day-long competition was an increase of 15% over last year.
Winning portfolio of Best of Show winner in the Student category – Jerrer Lee. Themes from left: Wonder, Harmony, Pleasure.
There were two categories of participants – Open and Student. For each category, there were three themes – Wonder, Harmony and Pleasure.
Top 3 entries for the first theme – “Wonder” – in the Open category. From left: Sawo Ediesetijono, Edmund Kwok, Henry Ong.
18 prizes were given to the top three winners of the three themes for each category. Prizes given included Canon products such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Canon EOS 650D digital SLRs.
Top 3 entries for the first theme – “Wonder” – in the Student category. From left: Troy Yeo, Phongsakon Saranrithichai, Gracia Ow.
In addition, Best of Show awards were given for each of the two categories – for the best collection of images from all three themes.
Top 3 entries for the second theme – “Harmony” – in the Open category. From left: Sam Chong, Wee Keng Hor, Wong Jiaming.
The two Best of Show winners – Koh Zhi Kai (Open) and Jerrer Lee – will be going on an eight-day all-expense-paid photo clinic to Hungary.
Top 3 entries for the second theme – “Harmony” – in the Student category. From left: Benjamin Lee, Jerrer Lee, Dian Putrisyah Shahrudin.
This year’s competition also featured a Celebrity Challenge.
Top 3 entries for the third theme – “Pleasure” – in the Open category. From left: Leslie Quek, Muhammad Razaleigh Bin Mohame, Koh Zhi Kai.
Under this challenge, local celebrities – The Muttons, Jade Seah, Ross, Dawn Yeo and Nat Ho – competed against each other based on the theme, Pleasure.
Top 3 entries for the third theme – “Pleasure” – in the Student category. From left: Rudyanto AKil Yusoff, Paul Tang, Marcus Chong Jey Leng.
Canon will be donating S$5,000 to the winning celebrity, Vernon A’s charity of choice – Children’s Cancer Foundation.
(more…)
Tags:Canon, competition, contest, Marina Bay Sands, photography, PhotoMarathon, photos, Singapore
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
Samsung GALAXY Camera combines the image quality of dedicated compact cameras with the connectivity and apps of the smartphones.
Available in November, price TBA.
The Samsung GALAXY Camera is a camera that has the connectivities and funtionalities of a smartphone (minus voice calls).
The GALAXY Camera made its appearance in Singapore during Samsung’s “Be Creative” gala event at the Ritz-Carlton, which also saw the debut of the GALAXY Note II LTE in Singapore.
| Samsung GALAXY Camera |
| Megapixels |
16 MP |
| Optical Zoom |
21 x |
| Wide angle |
23mm, F2.8 |
| Max zoom |
483mm |
| ISO |
ISO 100 – 3,200 |
| LCD |
4.77″, 308ppi, 921.6k dots, 1280×720 pixels, HD Super Clear Touch |
| Movie |
1920 x 1080 px |
| OS |
Android 4.1, Jelly Bean |
| Processor |
1.4GHz Quad-core |
| Connectivity |
3G, Wi-Fi |
| Memory |
8GB int + mem slot |
| Slow motion video |
758 x 512 (120fps), 320×240 (30fps) |
| Vido output |
HDMI 1.4 |
| Flash |
Built-in |
| RAW |
No |
| Image stabilisation |
Optical Image Stabilisation |
| Size /mm |
128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1 |
| Weight |
300 g |
| Battery |
1,650 mAh |
| Price |
TBA |
Enjoy 21x long optical zoom and 16 megapixels, as well as WiFi/3G and the latest Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean operating system and apps.
The GALAXY Camera has a 16-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with 23mm lens for wide-angle shots.
It boasts a large and vivid camera display – a 4.8” (1280 x 720 pixels, 308 ppi) HD SUPER CLEAR LCD screen.
Smartphone technology, powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, provides the Voice Control for users to manipulate functions such as ‘Zoom in’ and ‘Shoot’ through voice.
The GALAXY Camera includes a comprehensive set of 35 powerful photo editing features within the ‘Photo Wizard’ – such as the “Auto Face Calibration” feature – allowing users to edit their photos on the go.
The “Movie Wizard” allows users to create and edit expert-quality videos easily using the touch screen.
The GALAXY Camera also features ‘Smart Content Manager’, which intelligently creates folders, tags faces, and even suggests which pictures to delete when they do not come out as desired.
Internet connectivity enables users to share their photos easily on the Web.
Users can share photos simultaneously as they shoot when they use the ‘Share Shot’ feature.
The Samsung GALAXY Camera has 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity on to the Internet, as well as apps running off the latest Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.
The camera’s convenient ‘Auto Cloud Backup’ feature will automatically save photos into the cloud via Samsung’s AllShare the instant they are taken.
Infographic showing features of the Samsung GALAXY Camera.
In addition to sharing photos on social networks and cloud services, users can also connect to a range of GALAXY devices including the GALAXY S III and GALAXY Note II.
In addition to the pre-installed applications from Samsung, users can browse the web and enjoy any application from Google Play or Samsung Apps stores.
‘S Suggest’ will also be able to recommend a new photo editing app or fun game to download if users are spoilt for choice.
The GALAXY Camera enables connection to 3G networks (HSPA+ 21Mbps on 850/900/1900/2100 MHz) via a micro-SIM, allowing photo sharing and browsing anywhere.
The GALAXY Camera also functions on Wi-Fi with Dual Band and Channel Bonding for extra speed.
Connectivity is supported by a 1.4GHz Cortex-A9 quad-core processor that enables fast web-browsing and multitasking, as well as high-speed image processing without significant impact on battery life (1,650 mAh).
The camera comes with 8GB internal memory, with a memory slot for additional external memory (SD card, micro SDHC, micro SDXC).
Cameras crossing into smartphone territory
Nikon launched its COOLPIX S800c back in August – with Android 2.3 and Wi-Fi connectivity.
It had 16 megapixels and 12x optical zoom.
I had mused about when a camera would get 3G connectivity as well.
So it is opportune that Samsung is going to deliver that in the form of GALAXY Camera in November.
The Nikon COOLPIX S800c runs Android 2.3 and has Wi-Fi connectivity.
The 3G-capable GALAXY Camera will have the same 16 megapixels but will come with 21x optical zoom and Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.
What’s next?
A camera that you can press to your cheeks to call someone?
Tags:Android, cameras, Galaxy, GALAXY Camera, Jelly Bean, launch, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
The Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE (S$998) and GALAXY Camera (available November, price TBA) were launched at a gala event at The Ritz-Carlton.
Samsung also announced two local celebrities – Olivia Ong and Desmond Tan – as ambassadors for the two new gadgets.
Samsung celebrity ambassadors, Olivia Ong and Desmond Tan with their newly launched devices – GALAXY Note II and GALAXY Camera at the ‘Be Creative’ event.
Singaporean singer-songwriter, Olivia Ong will be the brand ambassador for the GALAXY Note II LTE; while MediaCorp artiste, Desmond Tan will be the ambassador for the GALAXY Camera.
“The GALAXY Note II LTE allows me to be more creative and expressive in my daily life. With its large touchscreen, S Pen and easy-to-use functions, I can now take photos and scribble words and phrases which come to mind wherever I go, and they could be the next inspiration for my upcoming albums,” said Olivia Ong.
Olivia Ong, known for her soothing and powerful vocals and songwriting prowess, will be participating in “The Wonderland” project, and embark on a creative journey to compose an original song “Wonderland”.
“Wonderland” will be made into a music video, to capture the story behind the song and more importantly, better understand what inspires her.
Olivia will capture her inspirations and write her thoughts using the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE, and fans will get to join Olivia in her creativity process by interacting and sharing ideas with Olivia and catch behind-the-scenes videos of her creative journey to create this original song.
Olivia Ong singing her favourite song “Let It Rain” at the launch of the GALAXY Note II and GALAXY Camera at Samsung’s ‘Be Creative’ event.
MediaCorp artiste,Desmond Tan, enthuses about how he loves sharing photos with fans and loved ones on social media instantly after shoots.
Chosen as the new celebrity ambassador for the Samsung GALAXY Camera, up-and-coming MediaCorp artiste, Desmond Tan is a photography buff, who loves to share photos of his special moments with friends, fans and family.
“I love to take photos and share them online so the GALAXY Camera works perfectly for me. I can take professional-like photos, edit and upload onto Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and also use the smart and social GALAXY Camera to surf the internet and send text messages to friends and families as and when I want,” said Desmond Tan.
In preparation for his upcoming lead role in a drama, “96 Café” where he will be taking on the role of a photographer, Desmond has been exploring the various features of the GALAXY Camera by taking photos and sharing them directly from his GALAXY camera with fans who follow him on Instagram.
Other celebrities and personalities who were present at the event included creative and theatre director, Beatrice Chia-Richmond, and boutique hotelier and entrepreneur, Loh Lik Peng, who are Samsung’s ambassadors for the recently-launched GALAXY Note 10.1.
Tags:cameras, Desmond Tan, Galaxy, launch, Note, Note II, Olivia Ong, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, tablets, The Ritz-Carlton
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
Lytro cameras have been launched in Singapore. RRP is S$648 (8GB) and S$778 (16GB). Lytro has also introduced manual controls in its cameras.
The Lytro light field camera is now available in Singapore, with manual controls, and in Red Hot, Electric Blue or Graphite. RRP is S$648 (8GB) and S$778 (16GB).
The Lytro camera captures all the light traveling in every direction in a scene.
“Manual controls give Lytro photographers the opportunity to take control of the exposure in a scene,” said Eric Cheng, Lytro’s director of photography.
The camera enables photographers to refocus a picture after it’s taken, so that different subjects in the photo can be brought into focus for creative composition.
These living pictures can be shared online with friends and family.
Lytro, creator of the world’s first consumer light field camera, also announced the introduction of manual controls.
Available colours
- Red Hot (16GB)
- Electric Blue (8GB)
- Graphite (8GB)
These will ship with new cameras purchased, and as a free firmware update for existing customers.
With these easy-to-use manual controls, Lytro photographers can take even more creative pictures in a wide variety of conditions – from low light settings to high-speed subjects.
The new controls are:
- Shutter Speed – By manually controlling the shutter speed, Lytro photographers can keep the shutter open longer to capture living pictures in dark conditions. The maximum shutter speed is 8 seconds and the minimum is 1/250 second.
- ISO Sensitivity – Controlling ISO gives Lytro photographers more ways to take creative living pictures in a variety of lighting conditions, from low-light concerts and restaurants to brightly lit soccer fields and amusement parks. The ISO range is 80 (min) to 3200 (max).
- Neutral Density (ND) Filter – When in full manual mode, Lytro photographers can turn on the ND Filter to adjust the amount of light captured in extremely bright settings.
- Auto Exposure (AE) Lock – Lytro photographers can lock the auto exposure while changing the composition of a picture in a scene.
You can view some sample pictures shot using manual controls here.
The Lytro camera is available from today in the following retail locations in Singapore.
- Challenger Store (Funan)
- EpiCentre (313@Somerset)
- Parisilk Electronics & Computers (Holland Village)
- South Asia Computer (Funan)
- SONG Brothers (Sim Lim Square)
- Sprint-Cass Duty-Free Shops (Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 2 & 3)
Tags:cameras, launch, Lytro, Singapore
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Monday, October 15th, 2012
Olympus has released the Recommended Retail Prices for the new Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 for Singapore. Two options are available – a Single Lens Kit (S$1,098) and a Double Zoom Kit (S$1,348).
The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 body comes in Black, White, or Silver and comes with either a single lens or two lenses.
The micro four thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens PEN Lite E-PL5 was first announced at Photokina 2012 in Cologne in mid September, together with the STYUS XZ-2 flagship camera (RRP to be announced later).
The RRP kit options for the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 are listed below:
Option 1: Single Lens Kit (S$1,098)
- Body (Silver, Black or White)
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR
Option 2: Double Zoom Kit (S$1,348)
- Body (Silver, Black or White)
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 R
Tags:cameras, lens, MIL, Olympus, PEN, prices, Singapore, XZ-2
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