Posts Tagged ‘compact’
Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
The Casio EXILIM EX-MR1 (S$429) is available in Singapore at SITEX 2014 and selected Casio authorised retailers from 27 November 2014.
The front surface is mirrored with the lens directly behind it.
The 14-megapixel EXILIM EX-MR1 is the latest in Casio’s EXILIM range of compact digital cameras.
Designed to optimise the user experience when taking self-portraits, the EX-MR1 has a novel front-facing mirror so that ladies can adjust their appearance to their liking when taking selfies.
The Casio EXILIM EX-MR1 comes in Green, Pink and White (shown here).
The mirrored front surface of the EX-MR1 is has special coating that allows light to pass through to the lens while also reflecting it out to the user.
With the camera lens directly behind the mirror, ladies are able to snap away while looking directly at their reflection and maintain eye contact with the lens.
Subjects are able to check their appearances and experiment with different poses while the photographer views the image through the LCD monitor.
Weighing ony 133g, the EX-MR1 is simple, chic and ergonomically designed to fit nicely in a lady’s palm.
The shutter button is placed along the side of the camera.
The EX-MR1 has a 21-mm wide angle lens suited for ‘selfies’ and an Auto Rotation function to easily preview both landscape and portrait images.
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Tags:cameras, Casion, compact, EX-MR1, EXILIM, selfie, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2014
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2014
Canon today launched its first line-up of Canon bags, offering durability and weather resistance to cameras and accessories.
Prices range from S$9.90 for a generic compact case to S$289 for a professional backpack or shoulder bag. Available from 15 August.
The RL PB-01 (S$289) is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.
Available in two categories – Professional and Classic, the bags and cases complement Canon’s extensive range of cameras and lenses.
For greater security, equipment can be placed in a compartment that can only be accessed from the back of the RL PB-01.
The Professional line features camera backpacks and shoulder bags catered to DSLR users whereas the Classic line carries camera shoulder bags and cases suited for both DSLR and digital compact camera users.
Both lines feature quality craftsmanship, adorned with red threading that distinctly represents Canon’s brand identity.
The RL PB-01 (S$289) – available under the professional line, is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.
It is also able to hold a tripod and a pair of trekking poles.
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Tags:backpacks, bags, cameras, Canon, compact, DSLR, Powershot, Singapore
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
Sony offers professional quality in your pocket with wider, brighter lens and built-in viewfinder in the compact body of the RX100 mark III.
Available in Singapore from June: S$1,199.
Sony Singapore invited us down for a hands-on on the camera which had just arrived earlier this morning.
The current RX100 II will continue to be sold with its price reduced from S$999 to S$899.
Both cameras will continue to be sold on the market with the RX100 II catering to compact camera users while the new RX100 III targets users looking for better performance and image quality and using it as a second camera to their DSLRs.
Here are the main features.
- Bright, wide angle ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens
- Clear, retractable OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® T* coating
- 20.1 effective megapixel back-illuminated 1.0-type Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ X processor
- 50 Mbps high bit-rate Full HD movies with XAVC S support
- LCD flips for easy selfies
- 4K still image output
- Evolved manual controls and new custom button
Here are the specifications of the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III.
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Tags:cameras, compact, Cyber-shot, launch, price, RX100, Singapore, Sony
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
Sony has unveiled its most advanced compact camera using the 1-inch sensor. The RX100 III should be available in Singapore at the S$1,100-S$1,200 price range.
Update (27 May, 2014):
The new Sony RX100 III will be available in Singapore from June at S$1,199. The current RX100 II will continue to be sold with its price reduced from S$999 to S$899.
The new Sony RX100 III has a 24-70mm equivalent range, and maximum aperture range of F1.8-2.8.
The lens is much brighter than the 28-100mm, F1.8-4.9 lenses in the existing two RX100 models.
RX100 III with flippable LCD display.
Although the RX100 III uses the same 20.2MP BSI CMOS sensor as the RX100 II, it features the latest Bionz X processor and a pop-up electronic viewfinder and a faster lens.
The LCD display can now be flipped up by up to 180° for taking selfies.
The RX100 III includes Wi-Fi and runs Playmemories Camera Apps.
Video now includes full-sensor readout at 1080p and stored at up to 50Mbps in the XAVC S format.
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Tags:cameras, compact, Cyber-shot, RX100, Sony, specifications
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2014
The new entry-level DSLR from Nikon has 24.2 megapixels, 13 special effects modes, and a retractable kit lens. Price TBA. Available probably in February.
The Nikon D3300 will be available in three colors (Black, Red and Grey) with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G VRII kit lens.
The Nikon DSLR is targeted at first time DSLR users, with its easy-to-use interface and Guide Mode, which provides tips and step-by-step guiding information along the way.
Top view of the new Nikon D3300 SLR.
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2013
The new Nikon Df is a light and compact full frame DSLR that packs the D4 sensor into the classic design look of the Nikon FM2. Available in black and silver, price and availability in Singapore will be announced later.
Update (29 November, 2013):
The Nikon Df and AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) lens have started sales at all Authorised Nikon Dealers.
- Df Body only (Black & Silver) – S$3,699
- Df + AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special) kit (Black & Silver) – S$3,999
- AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G – S$399
The new Nikon Df is available in Silver and Black.
The new Nikon Df has the D4’s full frame CMOS sensor, with 16.2 megapixels.
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Thursday, October 31st, 2013
Boasting Time Lapse and Anti Shake functions, the new EXILIM EX-ZR1200 is available (S$549) in four colors, yellow, pink, white and black at CEE 2013.
The Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 is available in Singapore at S$549.
Here are the key features of the Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 compact travel camera.
- 16mp camera with a 12.5X optical zoom.
- 180 degrees tilt-type high-definition LCD display.
- 5-axis/5-stop High Speed Anti Shake image stabilising capability allowing users to move their cameras to merge consecutive shots in 5 directions-removing blur and enhancing clarity.
- Skin Brightening function takes flattering shots at many angles and makes skin appear smoother and brighter.
- Fitting nicely in the hand, it weighs only 256g inclusive of the batteries and memory card.
Read/download the press release below for more details and the technical specifications.
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Tags:cameras, Casio, compact, EXILIM, launch, Singapore, travel
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Monday, August 12th, 2013
It was 9pm and businesses on this busy thoroughfare has closed for the night. Cars on the road and passers-by along the 5-foot-way in front of the shops were much fewer than during the day.
Lone passer-by walking past shuttered shophouses. Photo taken with a Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II compact camera, handheld at f/1.8, 1/160 sec, ISO 12800. Photo credit: John Tan.
I was trying out the newly launched Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II compact camera and took a quick snap handheld of the shophouses across the road.
Details at 100% view.
The shot turned out relatively sharp with only some loss of details even at its maximum ISO setting of 12800.
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Tags:cameras, compact, Cyber-shot, photography, photos, potd, RX, Sony
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Thursday, July 4th, 2013
The limited special edition of the Leica D-Lux 6 is the result of collaboration with G-Star, the Dutch jeans and fashion label. The camera is now in stores for S$1,680.
The Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’ is the fruit of collaboration between Leica and G-Star. Available now for S$1,680.
The Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’ is designed for fashion aficionados and features an unusual colour concept and a distinctive look.
Rear view of the Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’.
G-STAR RAW is a denim label renowned for its innovation, cutting edge and unorthodox style.
The body of the Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’ is finished in the typical RAW design, and features the script ‘LEICA BY G-STAR RAW … JUST THE PRODUCT’.
This special edition’s leather trim is also unique – this is the first time it is being used on a Leica compact camera.
Tags:cameras, compact, D-Lux, G-Star, Leica, lifestyle, luxury
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Thursday, June 27th, 2013
Sony has announced that its new Cyber-shot RX 100 II, Cyber-shot RX1R cameras will be available in Singapore from August 2013, while the HVL-F43M external flash will be available in July.
Update (1 July, 2013):
Sony has announced the pricing for its new Cyber-shot RX 100 II (S$999) and Cyber-shot RX1R (S$3,999) cameras.
From today, the retail price of the DSC-RX100 has been reduced to S$849 (from S$999).
Sony’s new 20,2MP Cyber-shot RX 100 II (left) and 24.3MP Cyber-shot RX1R (right) cameras will be available in Singapore from August 2013 onwards.
The Cyber-shot RX1R is a new full-frame compact camera and is the sister version of the Cyber-shot RX1.
Sony Cyber-shot RX1R is a S$3,999 full-frame compact camera with 24.3 megapixels and Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* F2 lens.
It has 24.3 effective megapixels and a Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* F2 lens.
The RX1R removes the optical low-pass filter (OLPF) found in front of the RX1’s sensor, enabling flawless capture of fine details without any distortions.
This makes it ideal for taking landscape and other high-detail scenes.
The camera’s compatibility with TRILUMINOS Colour technology ensures richer, more natural colours when viewing stills and video on the latest generation of BRAVIA televisions with TRILUMINOS Display.
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II comes with 20.2 megapixels, Wi-Fi and NFC. S$999.
The new Cyber-shot RX100 II builds on the popular Cyber-shot RX100, with enhanced picture quality and convenient new features such as Wi-Fi and easy One-touch smartphone connection with NFC.
The RX100 II possesses increased sensor sensitivity with 20.2 effective megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R 1.0-type CMOS sensor, delivering DSLR-style shots regardless of the shooting situation.
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