Nikon 16.2MP D7000 DSLR with 1080p HD Video
Nikon Inc.introduced the new D7000 digital SLR camera designed to fulfill the needs of passionate photographers who demand exceptional performance, reliability, and unprecedented levels of control and versatility in a compact form factor. Engineered as an ideal balance of durability and functionality, the D7000 D-SLR features a multitude of new enhancements and updated Nikon technologies, which results in stunning photos and amazing full HD (High Definition) movies.
Continuing the tradition of innovative technology that began with the revolutionary D90, the first D-SLR to capture HD movie, the D7000 features a new 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with low-light ability never before seen in a DX-format (APS-C) camera. The new EXPEED 2 TM image-processing engine fuels the enhanced performance of the D7000 along with a new 39-point AF system and groundbreaking new 2,016 pixel RGB 3D Matrix Metering System to deliver amazing image quality in a variety of shooting conditions. Additionally, the D7000 D-SLR provides full 1080p HD movie capability with full-time auto focus (AF), enabling users to capture their world with both striking still and moving images.
Nikon D7000 Features
• 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
• 39 point AF system
• 2016 pixel RGB sensor/ Scene Recognition system
• 6 fps for 100 frame burst
• 1080p (24 fps) / 720p (24 or 30 fps) HD video
• Full time AF with video and live view
• ISO 100-6400, expandable to 25,600
• Magnesium alloy top and rear for durability
• Accepts AF and AF-S lenses
• Dual SD card slots
$1199 body only, $1499 with 18-105mm VR lens / Available in mid October
www.Nikon.com
Olympus 12.3MP E-5 Digital SLR with 720p HD Video
Olympus announces the E-5, a new digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera that builds on the company’s tradition of innovation to meet the rigorous demands of professional photographers and experienced amateurs. In recent years, Olympus has changed the DSLR marketplace by pioneering groundbreaking features, including the first 100 percent digital-specific lenses, the award-winning Supersonic Wave Filter Dust Reduction System, the first Full -Time Live View system and a completely splashproof and dustproof magnesium alloy DSLR body.
• Superior Image Quality: The E-5 camera achieves the highest image quality of any Olympus camera by pairing a 12.3 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor with a TruePic V+ image processing engine that boasts new “Fine Detail Processing” technology for greater detail in the photograph. Optimized to maximize the performance of the Zuiko® Digital Lenses, Fine Detail Processing takes digital photography to the next level.
• 270 Degree Swivel LCD: A 3.0-inch dual axis swivel HyperCrystal® LCD with 920,000 dots makes it easy to frame High Definition (HD) videos and still images at any angle from low to high and side to side to ensure accurate composition.
• Limitless Creativity: Ten in-camera Art Filters including new Dramatic Tone round out this DSLR’s impressive feature set. For the first time, photographers can use Art Filters in all shooting modes, program auto, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual modes and movies with expanded control. Both still and movie capable, the E-5 camera offers HD video in an E-System DSLR for the first time.
The E-5 also adds ten new Art Filters including a new Dramatic Tone filter which gives images a textured, high contrast look that's similar to HDR.
It will be available in October 2010 for $1,699
Canon 10MP G12 PowerShot Camera with 720p HD Video
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, announced the addition of the new PowerShot G12 and PowerShot SX30 IS Digital cameras with innovative features to help photo enthusiasts further develop their photographic capabilities. The PowerShot G12 will have High Definition (HD) video capture capabilities along with the HS (High Sensitivity) SYSTEM helping to produce outstanding quality in the toughest low-light conditions.
The PowerShot SX30 IS Digital camera is the world’s first point-and-shoot model to feature a 35X-Wide Angle Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, making those long distance shots that much easier to capture and then share with friends and family.
Canon’s HS SYSTEM
Since its inception, the Canon PowerShot G-series has differentiated itself from competing models with its ability to produce high-quality results. The PowerShot G12 lives up to this tradition with its wealth of features including the Canon HS SYSTEM which provides clear, exceptional images in low-light settings such as a sunset on the mountainside while on a camping trip. Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor combined with the PowerShot G12’s 10-Megapixel High Sensitivity CCD sensor, make up Canon’s HS SYSTEM to enhance image quality and help reduce noise at high ISO levels. One of the many challenges photographers face shooting in the field is whether or not there will be sufficient light to capture that once in a lifetime shot.
Experience Life Through HD
With the PowerShot G12, the bar has been set higher yet again being the first PowerShot G-series model ever to record 720p HD video. Photographers will now not only get to experience the incredible quality of still images but also explore the world of HD video to relive those unforgettable moments time and time again.
The new PowerShot SX30 IS also has 720p HD video capabilities and when used in combination with the new 35X-Wide Angle Optical Zoom lens will help secure memorable scenes from a child’s baseball game with extraordinary resolution, color and clarity. Both cameras also feature playback of audio in stereo sound in addition to the new Miniature Effect for movies mode, further adding to the flexibility when capturing memorable moments.
The G12 also offers stereo recording, HDMI output, a 2.8-inch swiveling LCD screen and a DIGIC 4 chip for fast processing. It will sell for $499 in early October.
The PowerShot SX30 IS is the world’s first point-and-shoot model to feature a 35X-wide angle optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization. It will sell for $429 in late September.
www.Canon.com
Samsung 14MP NX100 Mirrorless Camera with DSLR-Sized Sensor and Interchangeable Lenses with 720p HD Video
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, announced the launch of the unique Samsung NX100 – an innovative mirrorless camera equipped with the world’s first i-Function lens, putting the perfect picture at the fingertips of all photographers through a completely new way of controlling your camera.
The NX100 is expected to dominate the new mirrorless camera category. The innovative NX100 has benefited from Samsung’s expertise across multiple areas of technology as all of the camera’s key components are produced internally. Samsung’s expertise has been combined with a detailed and extensive program of consumer research, which provided valuable insights that the company’s designers and engineers have incorporated into the creation of the NX100. Additionally, the unparalleled camera is complemented by an extensive line up of lenses and accessories, which give photographers the full package to explore their creativity.
The NX100 comes equipped with an i-Function lens, which lets you adjust camera settings by adjusting the lens ring. It's bundled with a 20-50mm lens which will sell as a kit for an estimated $599. The camera will be available this fall in black or brown.
www.ExplorerGirls.com / Courtney Crow
Images: Nikon, Canon, Olympus and Samsung
** Prices quoted are in USD
Posted on 21 September 2010 - 2:57pm
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