Posts Tagged ‘compact’
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.
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
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
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.
All the cameras and lens that were launched today are listed below.
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Tags:cameras, Canon, compact, DSLR, EOS, Singapore
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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.
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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Tags:availability, cameras, compact, DSLRs, DX, NIKKOR, Nikon, photography, Singapore
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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
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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Tags:accessories, Alpha, cameras, compact, Cyber-shot, digital imaging, DSLR, lens, lenses, NEX, Sony
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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.
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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Tags:4K, Android, audio, Bravia, cameras, CES, CES 2013, compact, Cyber-shot, handycam, LED, music, smartphone, Sony, Sony Mobile, speakers, TV, Walkman, Xperia, Xperia Z
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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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Monday, September 17th, 2012
Olympus has unveiled two new cameras and three new lenses for Photokina 2012 (18-23 September). At the same time, it is consolidating all its compact cameras under the new STYLUS branding.
None of the pricing is available yet.
Update (15 October, 2012):
The Recommended Retail Price of the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 has just been announced.
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
The new Olympus STYLUS XZ-2 with its selection of accessories. The PEN Lite E-PL5 has its own set of chic accessories.
Photokina 2012 begins tomorrow and ends on Sunday. Below is a summary of the slew of cameras and lenses that Olympus has lined up for the biennial trade show in Cologne, Germany.
| PEN Lite E-PL5 micro four thirds MIL camera |
 Skipping the inauspicious number “4” in the Japanese language, Olympus introduces the E-PL5, the successor to the E-PL3.Available in October 2012 in Silver, Black or White.
Features:
- 16.05 megapixels
- Live MOS Sensor
- FAST AF
- Touch AF Shutter
- TruePic VI image engine
- 12 Art Filters including new “Water Colour” filter
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| STYLUS XZ-2 compact camera |
 The first member of the new STYLUS line, the XZ-2 is the successor to my favourite compact, the XZ-1.As the latest member of the STYLUS X series, the XZ-2 will be the flagship of the Olympus compact cameras.Available in November 2012 in Black.Features:
- 12 megapixels
- f1.8-2.5 bright lens
- 4x Optical zoom
- 28mm wide angle
- Touch AF Shutter
- Swivel screen
- 11 Art Filters
- Removable grip
- Hybrid control ring around the lens
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| M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 Limited Edition Black Kit Lens |
 This lens will have a limited worldwide release of 3,000 sets, with 50 allocated to Singapore.Available in early October 2012.Features:
- Dual Super Aspherical lens element
- ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating
- Fine-textured metallic outer finish
- Snapshot focusing mechanism for pan-focus shooting
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| M.Zuiko DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 Lens |
 With product launch scheduled in the first half of 2013, the detailed product specifications are not determined yet.It will have the same snapshot focusing mechanism from the M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 lens.It will also feature the MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) mechanism for fast, quiet autofocusing. |
| M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Lens |
 This lens promises high resolution and contrast, as well as the ability to shoot close-up with 1x magnification.MSC mechanism for fast, quiet autofocusing.Dust and splash proof construction for secure shooting under poor conditions.Enhanced control with focus limit switch and indicator window.
Available from early October 2012. |
Tags:accessories, cameras, compact, DSLRs, lens, MIL, mirrorless, Olympus, photography, Photokina, Photokina 2012, STYLUS
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
The Nikon COOLPIX L610 is now available for sale in Singapore (S$339).
Nikon COOLPIX L610 comes in black, red or silver.
The compact COOLPIX L610 was launched in Singapore less than two weeks ago, as one of six new cameras Nikon launched as part of its Autumn 2012 collection.
The Nikon COOLPIX L610 is available in Singapore today.
The L610 has 16 megapixels and 14x optical zoom from 25-350mm (35mm equivalent).
It is equipped with Target Finding AF, for optimal focus on a subject with the camera.
The camera records full-HD (1920 x 1080p/30fps) movies with stereo sound.
The Nikon COOLPIX L610 features 5 in-camera filter effects: Soft, Selective Colour, Cross Screen, Miniature Effect, Painting.
The L610 uses AA batteries and is available in black, red or silver.
Tags:available, cameras, compact, COOLPIX, Nikon, Singapore
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Canon will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Hall 404, Booth 8101.
Click to view or download Canon promotions during COMEX 2012. (Caution: Large 9MB PDF file)
Check out Canon’s Comex 2012 promotions for its range of cameras and printers.
For cameras, there is the EOS range of DSLRs, Ixus and Powershot range of compact cameras; and for video, the Legria range of camcorders.
For printers, it has the PIXMA inkjets, as well as LaserShot and imageCLASS series of laser printers and multifunction devices.
Look out for discounted ink cartridges, batteries and scanners too.
Tags:camcorders, cameras, Canon, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 cameras, COMEX 2012 printers, compact, DSLR, EOS, imageCLASS, ink, inkjets, IT exhibition, IXUS, laser printers, LaserShot, Legria, Multifunction, photo printers, PIXMA, Powershot, promotions, scanners, Singapore, Suntec
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