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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

March 30, 2012 by digital cameras addict Leave a Comment

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 ( known as the FT10 in Europe) is a rugged ultra-compact camera designed for people with an active lifestyle. This camera is shockproof, dustproof, waterproof as low as 10 feet and freezeproof to 14Â°F / -10Â°C. For even further protection, the Lumix DMC-TS10 comes with a silicone jacket to help prevent scratches.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 specifications:

Sensor: 1/2.33” , 14.1 effective Megapixels
Aperture: F3.5 – F5.9
Optical zoom: 4 x
Lens: Lumix DC VARIO, 11 elements in 10 groups
Focal length: f=6.3 – 25.2 mm
Image stabilization: optical MEGA O.I.S.
Sensitivity: ISO 80 to 1600
Display: 2.7″ TFT LCD, 230 k dots
Movie: 1280 x 720 pixels / 30 fps
Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Connectivity: AV output, USB 2.0 High-Speed

Lumix DMC-TS10 top view

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 reviews:

Panasonic incorporated the iA ( intelligent Auto) Mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. The MEGA O.I.S. suppresses hand-shake and the Intelligent ISO control prevents moving subject from being blurred by optimizing the shutter speed and ISO sensitivity setting, to render sharp, clear image whatever the shooting situation is. You can find more about this details if you read Panasonic Lumix DMC TS-10 overview by dpreview.com.

The image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features advanced signal processing technology for rendering high-quality images. Featured in DMC-FT10, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast respons time. More details you can find on photographyblog.com

A great Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 review comes from steve-digicams.com. You can read on this review more about TS10 technical capabilities, various test results and also many sample photos. This website concludes:

Â Panasonic’s Lumix TS10 is a 14-Megapixel camera that was designed to conquer the elements. Its ability to go where other cameras can’t could be worth its weight in gold. Its performance is great and the excellent image quality makes this camera worth looking at.

Lumix TS10 black

Panasonic TS10 Display

Lumix TS10 detail

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

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Nikon Coolpix S6300

March 27, 2012 by digital cameras addict Leave a Comment

The Nikon Coolpix S6300 is a new compact point-and-shoot camera with 10x optical zoom, simple and stylish design, an intuitive menu, a 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor and the ability to record full 1080/30 p HD video.

Offering the perfect blend of sophisticated style and high-tech brilliance, the new Coolpix S6300 is the chic choice for those who want a camera that is easy tu use and ideal to carry round. The new Nikon Coolpix S6300 comes in black, red, blue and silver colors.

New Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300 specifications:

Sensor: CMOS, 1/2.3″
Pixels: 16.79 MP
Lens: NIKKOR ED glass lens, 8 elements in 8 groups
Zoom: 10x optical, 4x digital
Focal length: 4.5 – 45.00 mm
Display: 2.7″ TFT – LCD with anti-reflection coating
Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File format: still image – JPEG; movies – MPEG-4 AVC H.264
Sensitivity: ISO 125 to 3200
Connectivity: A/V output, HDMI Mini Connector, Hi-Speed USB

More Nikon S 6300 technical specifications you can find on dpreview.com website.

New Nikon S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300 reviews:

The Nikon Coolpix S6300 is a very new compact camera from Nikon and therefore only a few great review you can find for moment.

First Nikon Coolpix S6300 review comes from digitalcamerainfo.com website. You can find here more technical details, complete specefications, photos, expert opinions and more coments.

A great Nikon S6300 overview you can read on photographyblog.com. Here you can find many generalities and opinions of officials about this camera.

Another short presentation of Nikon S6300 you can read on pocketlint.com.

More Nikon S6300 reviews probably will be added in the next time.

S6300

New 6300 camera from Nikon

Display of Coolpix 6300

Coolpix 6300 blue

New Nikon Coolpix 6300

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LEICA X1

March 20, 2012 by digital cameras addict Leave a Comment

The Leica X1 is 12.2 megapixel compact camera with a 36 mm fixed lens and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. The Leica X1 has an APS-C sized 23.6×15.8 mm CMOS sensor and a sensitivity range of ISO 100-3200. This compact camera is the direct beneficiary of 100-plus years of German engineering experience and it delivers one of the best picture quality in its class.

This elegant camera features a professional CMOS sensor that is as large as those in high-quality SLRs. The Leica Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH is a true Leica lens with terrific optical performance.

Leica X1

Leica X1 specifications:

Lens: Leica ELMARIT 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH, 8 elements in 6 groups
Focal distance: 24 mm
Aperture: F2.8/ F16.0
Sensor: APS-C CMOS sensor, 12.9 megapixels
Sensitivity: ISO 100 to 3200
File format: JPEG, DNG
Display: 2.7” LCD TFT, 230 k pixels
Storage: internal memory 50 MB; SD/SDHC memory card
Connectivity: HDMI, USB 2.0 High Speed

Leica X1 compact camera

Leica X1 reviews:

There are a few reviews of Leica X1 compact camera.

The Leica X1 produces exceptional images that are low in image noise and and consistently decent throughout the ISO range. JPEG images from ISO 100 – 800 are very crisp and clear and RAW DNG images retain better sharpness. More about performance and image quality of X1 you can read on LEICA X1 review by whatdigitalcamera.com.

In the Leica X1 review, the photographyblog.com website says that Leica X1 is a beautifully designed and highly intuitive camera with some really well-thought out external controls that make taking a picture an easy and enjoyable process.

Leica X1

Another Leica X1 great review comes from dpreview.com. You can find Â there more technical details and test results of this compact camera.

Other Leica X1 short reviews you can read on pcmag.com and cnet website.

The conclusion is drawn by techradar.com website in its Leica X1 review:

With its large sensor in a small format body â€“ and a beautiful one at that â€“ the X1 is a pocketable but serious camera that can deliver sharp, noise free images with a superb amount of detail.

Leica X1 display

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Nikon D800

March 12, 2012 by digital cameras addict Leave a Comment

Nikon updates its D700 pro DSLR with this new D800 model that delivers 36.3 megapixel full-frame resolution and high-end video capabilities. This 36.3-megapixel is currently the highest resolution full-frame for DSLRs on the market. For professional photographers Nikon D800 delivers results of the highest quality, speed, handling , a fully integrated imaging system, true 1080 p HD video and includes inputs for stereo microphones and headphones, peak audio meter display and much more.

The Nikon D800 offers an ISO range of 50 – 25,600, EXPEED 3 image-processing engine, 51-point auto-focusing, 4fps continuous shooting in FX format, 921k-dot LCD monitor, a new optical viewfinder with approximately 100% frame coverage and SD (SDXC and UHS-1) dual card slots.

Nikon D800

Nikon D800 specifications:

Lenses: Nikon F bayonet Mount
Sensor: 35.9mm x 24mm, FX, CMOS sensor, 36.3 million efective pixels
Display: TFT-LCD, 921000 dots
Sensitivity: ISO 50 to 25,600
Storage: Compact Flash, SD, SDHC, SDXC
File format: still image: JPEG, RAW, TIFF; movie:MOV
Movie: HD, 1920 x 1080 / 30 fps
Connectivity: USB 3.0 Super Speed, HDMI Type C

D800

Nikon D800 reviews:

The masterful Nikon D800 is packed with new technology that delivers unprecedent levels of depth and detail in photography and offers all the flexibility necessary to shoot broadcast quality video. This opinion comes from photographyblog.com.

The controls ranged on the top right of the Nikon D800 are almost identical to those in the same position on the D700, but with the addition of a new direct movie shooting button. You can read more about Nikon D800 operations, controls and its new technology on D800 review by dpreview.com.

Nikon D800

Other great D800 review comes from digitalcamerainfo.com website. On this website you can find more about first impresions of experts and more technical details of new Nikon D800.

One big change for the better is the inclusion of a 100% field-of-view optical viewfinder. It has the same 0.72x magnification, style and finish as found in the D700, but improves upon the 95% field-of-view found in the earlier model. You can read more about that in Nikon D800 review from whatdigitalcamera.com.

Nikon D800 picture

Nikon D800 buttons

Nikon D800

D800 DSLR camera

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Fujifilm Finepix X100

March 7, 2012 by digital cameras addict Leave a Comment

The Fujifilm Finepix X100 is a compact camera that looks like a luxury model. Featuring a retro design that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Leica M-series, the Fujifilm X100 is a blend of old and new, bringing together a very traditional control system with some distinctly cutting edge features. The Fujifilm Finepix X100 is a range finder style digicam featuring a fixed f/2.0 lens, 12-Megapixel APS-C sized EXR CMOS imaging sensor and an EXR dual core processor.

The ISO range runs from 200 – 6400 at full resolution and can be expanded to 100 – 12800. Another impressive element of the Fujifilm X100 is the Hybrid Viewfinder which is both optical and electronic into one unit. The X100 has a number of other features that are indebted to the film past, from the quiet leaf shutter, the ring arround the lens to the range of film simulation effects and the leather-like finish.

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm X100 specifications:

Lenses: Fujinon Single focal length lens (6 groups, 8 lenses)
Sensor: 23.6 x 15.8 mm (APS-C) CMOS; 12.3 million pixels
Focal length: f=23 mm
Display: 2.8 inch, 460000 dots TFT LCD monitor
Sensitivity: ISO 200 – 6400 (standard); extended ISO 100 or 12800
Storage: Internal memory (20 MB); SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File format: still image: JPEG/RAW; movie: H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound
Connectivity: HDMI Mini Connector; USB 2.0 High-Speed
Movie: 1280 x 720 pixels (24 fps) with stereo sound

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100 reviews:

The Fujifilm X100 uses a distinctly traditional control layout, clearly inspired by fully-mechanical compacts from the 1960s with aperture and manual focus rings around the lens barrel. More opinions about the body and design of this camera you can find on Fujifilm Finepix X100 review by dpreview.com. This website says:

The build quality is superb. The top and base plates are die-cast using lightweight, high-strength magnesium alloy, and all the controls and dials are milled from solid metal. Some plastic makes an appearance on the back, of course, for the buttons and four-way controller/rear dial, and itâ€™s also used for the battery/SD compartment door, but overall the X100 gives a rare impression of solidity.

The Fujifilm X100 produces images of outstanding quality. It recorded noise-free JPEG images at ISO 100 all the way up to 3200 and a little noise at ISO 6400. This is an amazing performance for a camera with an APS-C sensor. More about image quality you can read on Fujifilm X100 review from photographyblog.com. This website says:

The Fujifilm Finepix X100 is one of the most surprising, appealing and well-realised cameras of recent times, offering a compelling mix of intuitive handling, impeccable image quality, and a truly innovative viewfinder.

Finepix X100

The shooting info on the viewfinder is displayed clearly along the bottom of the frame, while you can customize the display to feature a wide variety of information. More about performance of X100 you can read on Fujifilm X100 review from whatdigitalcamera.com.

The 720 HD video of Fujifilm Finepix X100 is quite good as 720 HD goes – the camera defaults into AF-C (continuous autofocus) when movie capture is initiated and the camera is pretty good about holding focus as subject distances vary. More about that you can read on Fujifilm Finepix review from digitalcamerareview.com.

Another great Fujifilm X100 review comes from trustedreviews.com website. It concludes:

The Fujifilm X100 certainly isn’t for everyone with its fixed lens, sizeable body and even more sizeable price tag. However, its rock-solid build quality, superb image quality – with exceptional low light performance – and more compact stance than an equivalent DSLR means it will have pride of place for many enthusiasts and pros as a back up to their main kit.

Video review of Fujifilm X100 you can find on Youtube.

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100 display

Finepix X100 picture

Fujifilm X100 display

X100 controls detail

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Sony Alpha SLT-A77

March 4, 2012 by digital cameras addict Leave a Comment

The Sony Alpha SLT-A77 is an interchangeable lens camera for the semi-professional and enthusiasts set, with a high-resolution 24.3-megapixel APS-C image sensor. The Sony A77 is the latest in the company’s line of interchangeable lens cameras to use their semi-transparent mirror technology. The A77 sports a new Exmor sensor, the world’s first OLED electronic viewfinder in a DSLR and a 3-inch 921,600-dot LCD monitor that flips down and swivels-mounted on an armature that lets it extended away from the body and rise up.

The Sony SLT-A77 has the ability to capture still photos at 12 fps at full 24-MP resolution with full-time AF. This and the ability to now record full HD (1920 x 1080) progressive AVCHD video are thanks to Sony’s next generation BIONZ processing unit.

Sony A77

Sony Alpha SLT-a77 specifications:

Sensor: EXMOR APS HD CMOS (23,5 x 15,6 mm); 24.3 effective megapixels.
Lenses: Sony A-mount
Focal Length: APS: 24 – 75 mm
Aperture: f/2.8 – f/22
Image stabilization: steady Shot Inside in-body image stabilization
Display: 3.0″ TFT XtraFine LCD
Sensitivity: ISO 50 to 16000
Storage: Memory Stick ProDuo; SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File format: Still image: JPEG/RAW; video format: AVCHD/MP4
Connectivity: HDMI (TypeC), USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

Sony Alpha SLT A77

Sony A77 reviews:

Here are some of the most popular reviews of Sony SLT A77.

In Sony A77 review, the pocket-lint.com says that A77 has the best electronic viewfinder that we’ve seen to date. The OLED panel benefits from a progressive scan that does eradicate any possible image tearing. More about that you can read on this interesting review.

Sony Alpha SLT A77

The Sony A77 is one of the few interchangeable lens cameras on the market to offer 1080/60 p video as part of the new AVCHD standard. These things were stated by digitalcamerainfo.com website in the Sony SLT A77 review.

The AF system of Sony Alpha SLT a77 is unbelievably quick to establish a lock, with near-instant focusing under most lighting conditions. More about A77’s performances you can read on expert review from techradar.com website.

A77 from Sony

Another great Sony A77 review comes from photographyblog.com. This website says that Sony A77 produced images of excellent quality. This camera has an extensive and very usable ISO range of 50 – 16000. If you read this A77 review, you can find more about image quality of Sony A77 and various test results too.

The experts of dpreview.com insist on performance offered by the EXMOR sensor. They also noted that the A77 is a solid camera, both in terms of its construction quality and its form factor.

In the Sony SLT A77 review, the whatdigitalcamera.com website notes about this DSLR camera:

The image quality delivered by the A77’s 24.3MP APS-C type CMOS sensor is excellent. It probably can’t quite match theÂ Nikon D7000Â or Canon EOS 7D at the higher end of the ISO spectrum, but it’s fairly close, and excels when it comes to detail and tonal range over its rivals.

Sony A77 display

A77 body

Sony A77 picture

A77 image

A77 picture

Sony A77 front view

A77 picture with flash

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

March 1, 2012 by digital cameras addict Leave a Comment

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 is Panasonic’s new premium compact camera and it is the successor of the popular Lumix GF1. Fast performance and excellent raw photo quality, combined with Panasonic’s touch-screen/direct-control interface make the Lumix DMC-GX1 a good choice for enthusiasts.

The new Panasonic Lumix GX1 is an excellent enthusiasts-level compact system camera that offers plenty of flexibility and customisation options in a small and stylish package. The Panasonic GX1 features a FourThirds size 16-MP Live MOS sensor, built-in pop-up flash and a 3.0-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen. The GX1 also offers full HD movies at 1920×1080 at 60i (NTSC)/50i (PAL) in AVCHD format with stereo sound and full-time auto-focus, Venus Engine processor, RAW support and ISO range of 160 to 12800.

Lumix GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 specifications:

Sensor: 16.0 effective megapixels, Live MOS sensor
Lenses: Micro Four Thirds mount
Focal length: 14-42 mm
Optical zoom: 14-42 mm power zoom lenses
Digital zoom: 4x
Display: 3.0-inch TFT LCD with Touch panel, 460 k dots
Sensitivity: ISO 160 to 12800
Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File format: still image- JPEG; motion image – AVCHD/MP4
Movie: Full HD 1920 x 1080, 25 fps; HD 1280 x 720 / 25 fps
Connectivity: USB 2.0 High Speed, mini HDMI Type C

Panasonic LUMIX DMC GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1 reviews:

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 has an abundance of external control points and an responsive and intuitive touchscreen interface that make the GX1 a very pleasant camera to use. Users of any current G-series camera wil feel right at home navigating the camera’s menu structure which is laid out in a sensible, if not particularly efficient tabbased multiple page interface. You can read more about operations and controls of this camera on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 review by dpreview.com. This website says:

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 offers a unique handling and operational experience, not out of sheer innovation, but in large part due to its combination of internal specs and external design found in the G3 and GF1 models respectively. The AF system is fast and reliable; among the best we’ve seen from any G-series model.

New Panasonic GX1

The Panasonic Lumix GX1 has a shading compensation feature that can help reduce the effects of vignetting, but Panasonic cautions that use of shading compensation may cause noise in the periphery of the picture to stand out with higher ISO sensitivities. More about that you can find on Panasonic Lumix GX1 review by digitalcamerareview.com.

The Lumix GX1 offers a 1080i movie mode that captures at 50 fields per second (output at 25 fps for the PAL release or 1080i60 output at 30 fps in the US’s NTSC model). The lack of a microphone port on this model is something of a surprise as the inclusion of a hotshoe and other high-end features would suggest additional audio capabilities would be on the cards. More details you can read on LUMIX GX1 review by whatdigitalcamera.com. At the end of review, this website conclude:

he GX1 is an accomplished camera that’ll be well suited to more demanding photographers. Compared to its Compact System Camera competitors Panasonic’s latest has a fine balance of physical system size to image quality ratio. The huge array Micro Four Thirds lenses available also makes the G-series all the more attractive.

The Panasonic Lumix GX1 produces images of excellent quality. It produces noise-free images at ISO 100 to 800, with limited noise starting to appear at ISO 1600. More about the image quality of Lumix GX1 and image tests results you can find on photographyblog.com.

Lumix GX1 front view

Another great Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1 review comes from digitalcamerainfo.com There you can read more about distorsion, noise reduction, sharpness and other GX1’s characteristics as well you can see a lot of sample images made by Lumix DMC-GX1. This website concludes:

The GX1 is a fine camera through and through. Image quality is arguably the best that weâ€™ve seen from the Micro Four Thirds formatâ€”itâ€™s a toss-up with last yearâ€™sÂ G3, which is built around very similar components, but we give the edge to the new kid.

Like previous G-series cameras the new GX1 employs a contrast-based AF system. Most of the options are inherited from the G3, although Panasonic has added a new AFF mode and claims the AF speed is now quicker than before. More about that you can find on Panasonic Lumix GX1 review by cameralabs.com.

Video review you can watch on youtube.