Archive for the ‘Cameras’ Category
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
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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.
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Nikon D800
S$4,488
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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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Friday, March 16th, 2012
The Nikon COOLPIX L310 (S$339), S9200 (S$509), and S9300 (S$549) are available in Singapore from today.
The Nikon COOLPIX super zoom S9200, L310 and S9300 hits the shelves in Singapore today.
The three COOLPIX compact cameras were first unveiled on 1 February as part of Nikon’s COOLPIX Spring 2012 collection of 14 camera models.
Below are the details:
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COOLPIX L310
S$339
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- 14.1 megapixels
- 21x optical zoom with wide-angle capability.
- Focal range: 25 mm wide-angle to 525 mm super-telephoto.
- Large 3-inch TFT LCD monitor.
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COOLPIX S9200
S$509
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- 16.0 megapixels
- 18x optical zoom lens with 25 mm to 450mm
- Night Portrait, Backlighting, Night Landscape Mode
- Records Full-HD Movies with Stereo Sound
- Crisp 3-Inch TFT LCD Monitor
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COOLPIX S9300
S$549
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- 16.0 megapixels
- 18x optical zoom lens with 25 mm to 450mm
- Night Portrait, Backlighting, Night Landscape Mode
- Records Full-HD Movies with Stereo Sound
- Crisp 3-Inch TFT LCD Monitor
- GPS, Electronic Compass, Log Function, and Point-of-Interest Display
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Tags:camera, compact, COOLPIX, Nikon, zoom
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Panasonic has a line-up of 10 new Lumix compacts comprising 4 from the High Zoom series, 2 from the Tough and Active series, and 4 from the Stylish Casual series. Prices are yet to be announced but they will be available in April.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ30 pays a visit to the Mont Saint-Michel.
The slew of 10 new models features optical zoom LEICA DC lens starting from ultra wide angles, ultra-thin aspherical lens system. as well as nano surface coating technology for superior image quality.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ1, SZ7, TZ25 and TZ30 from the High Zoom series.
4 new High Zoom LUMIX cameras
The four new travel companions comprises the LUMIX DMC-TZ30 (14.1 MP) and TZ25 (12.1 MP), as well as the slimmer LUMIX DMC-SZ1 (16.1 MP) and SZ7 (14.1 MP).
The TZ30 comes with a powerful 20x optical zoom and an upgraded built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) for the avid traveller.
Starting from a wide angle of 24mm to the maximum zoom at 480mm, the TZ30 sports a 20x optical zoom LEICA DC lens, up from 16x in its predecessor.
The GPS allows geo-tagging for photos taken in 203 countries.
The DMC-SZ7 has a 14.1-megapixel MOS sensor with full-HD video recording while the DMC-SZ1 has a 16.1-megapixel CCD sensor and HD?? video recording.
The more modest 10x optical zoom starts from a wide angle of 25mm and zooms to 250mm.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT4 and FT20 from the Tough and Active series.
2 new Tough and Active LUMIX cameras
For the more adventurous photographers with a more active lifestyle, there is the LUMIX DMC-FT4 (12.1 MP) and FT20 (16.1 MP).
The all-weather DMC-FT4 is fully protected against water immersion (up to 12m), dust and sand, as it is strengthened with inner rubber padding and reinforced glass.
It is also freeze-proof, enduring temperatures down to -10 degree Celsius.
With shock-resistant material on the exterior and folded optics and supplementary dampener to protect its lens unit, the FT4 is dust-proof up to a height of 2 metres
The FT4 is also equipped with a built-in GPS.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH6, FH8, FX80 and S2 from the Stylish Casual series.
4 new Stylish Casual LUMIX cameras
For casual users looking for a stylish and compact shooter, there is the LUMIX DMC-FH6 (14.1 MP), FH8 (16.1 MP), FX80 (12.1 MP) and S2 (14.1 MP).
The DMC-FX80, DMC-FH8 and DMC-FH6 are all slim, because of the LEICA DC Vario-Summarit lens rated at F2.5.
The 5x optical zoom ranges from 24mm ultra wide-angle to 120mm.
The DMC-FH8, DMC-FH6, and DMC-S2 are capable of recording dynamic HD video in 1280 x 720 p at a smooth 25p (PAL) in MP4 (FH8) or Motion JPEG (FH6).
The DMC-FX80 is capable of full-HD recording at 1920 x 1080 50i (PAL) videos in AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format.
Tags:2012, cameras, compact, Lumix, Panasonic, Spring, Summer
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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
Fujifilm will be at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 402, Booth 8130.
Fujifilm has the FINEPIX compact cameras and X-series retro camera for better quality photos.
Check out the discounted prices and free gifts for their FINEPIX compact cameras and beautifully retro X-series higher-end cameras.
View or download their IT Show 2012 promotional flyers below.
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Tags:accessories, cameras, discount, FINEPIX, Fujifilm, Fujinon, IT Show, IT Show 2012, promotion, Singapore, Suntec, X-series
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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
Samsung will be at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore at Levels 3 & 4. Check out the promotional discounts and freebies for Samsung’s notebooks, tablets and mobile phones, cameras, printers, monitors and smart TVs.
Check out Samsung's Ultrabooks and its 3, 7, 9 series of notebooks at IT Show 2012..
Check out the new colour for the Multiview MV800 compact camera that features a 3” flip-out Touch display. The stunning pink gives the 16.1 megapixel shooter a fresh look. The camera also comes with 5x optical zoom at 26mm at its widest angle.
You can view or download Samsung’s other IT Show 2012 flyers below.
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Tags:cameras, IT Show, IT Show 2012, laptops, monitors, notebooks, printers, promotions, Samsung, Singapore, Smart TV, smartphones, Suntec, tablets, ultrabook
Posted in Brochures, Cameras, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Monitors, Notebooks, Phones, Prices, Printers, Promotions, Samsung, Specifications, Tablets, TV | 3 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
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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 »
