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Saturday, 10 March 2012 19:42 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 was released for the public today and is a digital Compact Superzoom camera that is also named the Lumix DMC-FZ40 outside of Europe this camera is a fill-in from the FZ38/35 and it features the same as the FZ100, a 25/600mm equiv superzoom lens but only a 14MP CCD sensor and a back screen of 230K dot 3.0 inch LCD screen. The Video records at AVCHD Lite 720p HD video recording, manual shooting modes and 'Sonic Speed' auto-focus system that the company says offers the industry's fastest focus times. The European FZ45 version is limited to 29 minutes video recording. Its already available with prices of around £220 pounds on Amazon.co.uk also number 2 on the Bestsellers list.
This model is well designed and feature packed as of all Panasonics are and we can look at some of these right here it 24x Optical zoom is a powerful zoom with creative options including manual operation. Panasonic have used the newly developed LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens and extended the optical zoom range from 27mm to 25mm at wide end and the zoom power from 18x to 24x making it more versatile campared to the DMC-FZ35.
The powerful 24x optical zoom can increase its zoom up to 32x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function taking advantage of the Intelligent Resolution technology maintaining the picture quality even using digital zoom. The Sonic Speed AF in the FZ45 features its speed at the industry's fastest level. This is then boosted by a high-speed start-up giving the FZ45 the quickest responce time to catch the photo you want.
The next feature is manual control that elevates the operability of the DMC-FZ45 even higher with a new jog dial. A new focus button that gives the user a quicker way to adjust the controls to suite the conditions of the surrounding areas. User can enjoy creative shooting expressing their intention not only in photo but also in movie, utilizing a host of options including Creative Movie mode and My Color mode.
To see what some of the features do to a camera is so facinating and i love to write about them because it gives an insight to what the camera does to get the perfect picture or running video without all that blur and out of focus problems. But manufactures are coming up with different way of combating these problems, with new cameras they are improving the issues that face us every day in photography.
Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto) mode — a hallmark of LUMIX cameras — includes POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) which features double the repression power compared to the conventional image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S. The hand-shake, which is physically generated when pressing the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is effectively compensated by the new POWER O.I.S. to enjoy blur-free photography even using high-powered zoom. The iA mode is also available in movie recording mode.
It automatically selects the most suitable Scene mode and helps to correct handshake, focus and brightness problems — making the iA mode your one-stop solution to capture beautiful still and motion images.
The 3.0-inch 230.000-dot intergrated LCD screen can assure high visibility during recording and in playback whit all these things going on and the extremely high standard in performance the DMC-FZ45 has a energy efficency system that excels in battery life up to 580 shots per a single charge.
Enjoy Easy Shooting of HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with Advanced iA(Intelligent Auto) Mode
The DMC-FZ45 is capable of recording high quality HD Movie in AVCHD Lite. The AVCHD Lite features almost doubling the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG and excels in the compatibility with TV and other AV equipment. The picture quality is greatly enhanced thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. The DMC-FZ45 also features Dolby Digital Creator to record high quality audio.
The popular iA (Intelligent Auto) is also available in movie recording. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Face Detection, and Intelligent Scene Selector also support shooting beautiful movie with ease. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality. The Intelligent Exposure that also optimizes the exposure to prevent over/under exposure part from occurring.
Some new cameras have made the change from video recording operation being inside the menu and being to time consuming to search out, but now cameras have a record button on the camera for that quick record function, once the button is pressed video is recording and saved to your SD memory card for storage and playback. The Panasonic Lumix DMKC-FZ45 has this special quick record button on the body of the camera. The powerful 24x optical zoom is available in movie recording, too. With the newly added Video Divide function, users can divide the video into two sections to shorten or delete the unwanted part on the spot in the camera. You can cut out a clear still image from a movie in the camera thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. A Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of the noise from background wind.
New camera this year have also upgraded the viewing facilities and with the latest LCD TV`S having HD ready quality viewing at 1080p Photos or movies recorded in AVCHD Lite on SD Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV. Simply insert the card into the VIERA Image Viewer (SD Memory Card slot) on VIERA TV or DIGA Blu-ray Disc Player to playback your contents. Alternatively, you can use an optional mini HDMI cable to output the still and motion images you took from the FZ45 directly to the TV for VIERA Link.
The best camera for a price of under £300 pounds and for someone looking to buy a camera that may be better than a compact but cheaper than a DSLR some kind of Bridge camera an inbetween the two. With the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 being in the top 5 in the amazon.co.uk bestseller list that sell itself.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2012 21:43 |
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Canon announced the Canon Rebel T3 for europe Canon EOS 1100D, the entry level DSLR. A sought of baby version of a the Rebel T3i,built around a 12MP CMOS sensor and the latest Digit 4 processor, with HD 720p video recording. It inherites the 9-point AF sensor thats been in more expensive models and the iFCL color-sensitive metering sensor first seen in the EOS 7D.It also gains the Basic+ non-technical interface that allows creative control without specialist photography knowledge.
EOS 1100D – key features:
Superior 12-megapixel image quality
On-screen Feature Guide
Creative Auto and Basic+
HD video capture
ISO 100-6400 sensitivity
Wide-area 9-point AF system
63-zone iFCL exposure metering
6.8cm (2.7”), 230,000-dot screen
Use with all EF and EF-S lenses
Canon EOS 1100D was unveiled by Canon, the new digital SLR for people wanting to make there first steps into better outstanding images and HD video. Featuring more technologies developed for more advanced models that are inside this entry level camera and this is made easier to capture great HD video and stills straight out the box, the EOS 1100D helps you to have fun with your photography and impress your friends with amazing portraits, landscapes or creative shots.
To help you develop your skills with the EOS System Canon have 60 different lenses and other accessories like speedlite flashguns, to explore the world of photography.
Advanced images made easy
The compact and lightweight EOS 1100D is a highly versatile DSLR, easy to carry around with you for them quick action shots or special moments made in stunning quality. When making that important shot but video would be better the EOS 1100D has a dedicated Movie function on the mode dial Capturing 720p HD video. Never miss a moment of the action as you frame your image easily and accurately through the newly-designed, bright optical viewfinder, offering 95% coverage of the scene. Alternatively, use Live View to see how different shooting modes will affect the final image on the large rear screen.
You’ll be able to take great images as soon as you start using the EOS 1100D. A Feature Guide in the menu system offers a brief description of each key camera setting and its effect, helping beginners to learn about their camera as they use it.
This camera is very helpful for a DSLR it cuts out all the technical terms and made the screen easy readable, with the function Basic+ and creative Auto that removes and tecky confusing stuff and changes it to plain english using plain language to describe settings and their effect on the final image. Apply a different ambience to a scene, with Basic+ adjusting exposure, white balance and image processing settings according to easy-to-understand pre-sets based on the creative intent or lighting type. Alternatively, blur the background to create more interesting results with Creative Auto, which takes all the confusion out of achieving the desired effect.
Shoot and share anywhere
The best feature theses days is the ability to show your friends and family the pictures you have taken, or videos you captured in real time straight from the cameras LCD screen and the EOS 1100D has a sharp 230k dot resolution and wide viewing angle, so the 6.8 cm screen (2.7") lets us view the days pics and vids with ease, or if you like to relax and show movies from your HD TV the Canon EOS 1100D has a HDMI socket built in the camera for relaxing viewing all operated at your TV remote control.
Thanks for Eye-Fi technology you can transfer Data by wireless to your PC or bypass this and upload to the Web to your online sharing accounts like Flickr to inspire your sharing and creative work online for all to see.
When you think about Canon Digital cameras and photography it gives me the feeling of quality goods with a price tag but you get what you pay for, and Canon is a leading brand in the industry closely followed by Sony. Canon EOS 1100D is the quality camera for the Entry-level user starting with its 12mp APS-C CMOS sensor produces A3 size images to be recorded or cropped for exciting compositions, without compromising on image quality or print size, while DIGIC 4 image processing allows you to freeze the action with high-speed shooting at 3 frames per second*2. Low light subjects can be captured with minimal noise and without resorting to using a flash thanks to a sensitive ISO range of 100 – 6400, and the fast, accurate nine-point autofocus (AF) system ensures the subject is in focus no matter where they may stand in the frame. The EOS 1100D also uses the same iFCL metering system developed for the semi-professional EOS 7D, ensuring all subjects are well-exposed, even in the most challenging lighting conditions.
The EOS 1100D will be available with additional kit lenses and new Canon`s EF lenses. The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is the new kit lens offered with the EOS 1100D on sale at good Camera stockest. A lightweight construction means it’s easy to carry, and Canon’s acclaimed optical Image Stabilization offers a 4-stop advantage to ensure sharp images at maximum zoom and when shooting in low light. The new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II will succeed the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS in Canon’s current lens portfolio.
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Tuesday, 13 March 2012 20:23 |
Canon Powershot S95
The Canon PowerShot S95 is the successor of the popular S90, a compact digital camera that is perfect for travelers or even the serious photographers who want a small camera with a lot of professional features. The new Canon PowerShot S95 is a capable compact with improved handling and greater levels of manual controls.
The innovative lens Control Ring enables users to adjust the settings of various functions with more flexibility. The improved image stabilization system incorporates Hybrid IS technology for sharper images. A new in-camera High Dynamic Range mode helps to capture high-contrast scenes. For the use of more creativity, there is the 7720p HD 24fps movie recording with stereo sound facility. Some of the other features includes the High-Sensitivity (HS system) 10 MP CCD, a 7.5 cm (3.0”) PureColour II G LCD display with a resolution of 461K dots, full range of manual shooting modes, RAW format saving and 3.8x, 28-105mm zoom lens with fast maximum aperture of f/2.0. Most importantly, all this attractive features can be obtained at an affordable price.
The Canon PowerShot S95 has a 10 megapixel CCD sensor, but at 1/1.7 inch it is slightly bigger that the CCD sensor in a similar camera. The larger sensor allows more light to be captured, which indicates that the camera can produce more vibrant images than its competitors. With the latest DIGIC 4 image processor this camera would yield outstanding image quality even in the low light condition.
The 28mm wide 3.8x zoom lens, with Hybrid IS and an aperture of f/2.0, gives the opportunity to use most of the desired focal lengths. At 28mm f/2.0 wide focal length, sharp images can be captured in low-light situation. At 105mm the lens closes to f/4.9 and the smallest size can be used is f/8.0. When capturing reflections, its star-shaped diaphragm renders lights with a lovely star burst-like effect.
Aperture, shutter speed, focusing, ISO, zoom or exposure compensation can be controlled with the Lens Control Ring. Full manual mode gives the freedom to experiment and shoot the picture with any desired settings. The Canon PowerShot S95 has the option of RAW file format savings. This means the images can be used for better editing or post processing. The bright and clear 7.5cm (3.0”) PureColor II G LCD improves the durability and ensures high level of visibility in adverse conditions, like under bright sunlight situations.
Two more exciting features of The Canon PowerShot S95 are the HD movie and HDMI facilities. This means movies can be recorder in 720p at 24fps with stereo sound. The movies can be played back through the HDMI terminal and can be viewed on the television screens.
The HDR or High Dynamic Range mode gives the opportunity to take photos of the same scene with multiple exposures and combine them in-camera, to capture a high contrast scene in detail, without the use of sophisticated software in computer.
Smart auto uses Scene Detection technology and Smart flash exposure controls flash power intelligently to help the amateur photographers take better photos. The ranges of formats one can shoot include 3:2, 1:1, 16:9 and 4:5. This Multi-Aspect shooting allows perfect composition without the use of post-processing. There are some other features like optional waterproof case for those photographers who like to shoot in rainy days or near the water.
The Canon PowerShot S95 addresses almost all of the issues that lacked in its predecessor, while it further improves the handling and customization. As a result, it is an even more attractive offer as a serious compact for serious photographers. The list of improvements has made the Canon PowerShot S95, one of the most compelling pocket cameras on the market.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2012 21:34 |
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Canon rolled out the upgrade for there upper entry-level DSLR the Canon Rebel T3i (Canon EOS 600D). The Canon EOS 600D is the new version of the Canon upper entry-level version (EOS 550D) and continues to use the 18MP CMOS sensor But gains a tilt and swivel LCD screen 1,040k dot screen, as on the more expensive 60D.So many more features injected in this baby is the ability to remotely control flashguns using the internal flash, Features only in more higher end Canon`s. Alongside the camera, Canon is also launching the 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II, a cosmetically revised version of its optically stabilized kit lens.
Canon announced in Febuary the launched of the Canon EOS 600D digital DSLR camera and designed a compact lightweight Digital SLR (DSLR) that gives a new exciting ways of capturing footage to share and produce for yourself or others. The perfect choice for aspiring photographers looking for a combination of outstanding image quality and ease-of-use, the EOS 600D sits at the top of Canon’s entry-level EOS line-up, above the existing EOS 550D and the new EOS 1100D.
The Canon EOS 600D has moved on from it`s predocessor the 550D and here are the bullet points that show that.
EOS 600D – key features:
18-megapixel CMOS sensor
Scene Intelligent Auto mode
Full-HD EOS Movie
On-screen Feature Guide
3.7fps continuous shooting
Wide-area 9-point AF
1,040k-dot vari-angle 7.7cm (3.0”) screen
Basic+ and Creative Filters
Built-in wireless flash control
Canon have a tendency to use there systems from there top range of cameras and putting them in there new lower entry-level range models and the EOS 600D is one of them cameras to get this treatment, the 600D gets a swivel and twist 1040k dot LCD you can also shoot overhead, at ground level or around corners with the EOS 600D’s
Vari-angle 7.7cm 3:2 ratio ClearView LCD. Rich on-screen detail is provided in 1.04 million-dot resolution, and the side-mounted hinge allows users to comfortably and creatively shoot from a range of unusual angles, or when using a tripod. A smudge-resistant fluorine coating and three anti-reflection coatings also ensure you can see the LCD in clear detail, wherever you are.
First class image quality
The Canon EOS 600D provides all you need to record and capture your special and private moments with a high-resolution 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor, when combined with 14-bit DIGIC 4 processing so capturing blue sky and enjoying the smooth gradients between colours. The camera`s low-light shooting with stills and 1080p full HD video enables you to achieve clear, natural images in darker conditions, with an ISO range of 100-6400 that can be further expanded to 12800.
Great for shooting high-speed action with 3.7 frames per second lets you capture fast moving action like children playing or wildlife or even domestic pets. Capturing each shot in sharp detail by the 9-point Auto Focus system, which can track subjects using the auto focus points across the frame.Even more accurate focusing is providing by an extra-sensitive central AF Sensor, while the iFCL Metering system from the semi-professional EOS 7D features a 63-zone Dual-layer metering sensor, helping you to ensure your shot is correctly exposed, even in difficult lighting conditions.
Scene Intergrated Auto Mode allows you to capture outstanding quality shots with no effort on your part anyway. So all your left to do is framing your perfect shot, Scene Intelligent Auto analyses your scene and picks the best setting to fit the scene then captures it. Your images will look better than ever thanks to a new ‘Auto’ Picture Style, which automatically makes fine adjustments to colours while you focus on capturing the scene you want.
Basic+ Makes the 600D, easy for you to create instant pictures. Cange the atmosphere of a scene, which allows you to pick the mood you want to achieve from one of eight options, including ‘Warm’, ‘Cool’ or ‘Intense’. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, portraits, or close-up macro shots, Basic+ makes it easy to capture the perfect image.
Capture stunning detail with Full HD Movie
To Capture your memories in superb clarity with full HD video (1080p) movie mode, and you want to take stills as well the 600D offers a dedicated movie shooting mode means you can switch between stills and HD video instantly. You can also reach distant subjects using new Movie Digital Zoom function, which crops the centre of the sensor from 3x to 10x while still maintaining Full HD quality.
Enabling you to engage your video, with Video Snapshot mode it records in segments of two,four or eight second to give the feel of a TV producer as most of them do this format in TV programs, easy to edit after recording and there stored as a Video Snapshot Album and combined into one movie.A soundtrack can be added by choosing from tracks uploaded to the camera and the result viewed on the camera’s LCD, or on an HDTV via the built-in mini HDMI connection.
The EOS System
Canon offer the 600D a wide range of products for your creativity. A Canon EOS range, designed to develop your skills of the Canon EOS 600D, with a selection of EF lenses and accessories. A choice of 60 lenses from Macro to Wide-angle and telephoto lenses to capture landscapes, wildlife and even the most tinest creatures.
The new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
The Canon EOS 600D has its new kit lens the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II its light weight and great to use as your first lens and gives great performance with there optical Image Stabilization that reduces the risk of blur, allowing photographers to use shutter speeds 4 stops slower while still maintaining a blur-free shot. The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II will succeed the existing EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS in Canon’s lens line-up.
Using Canon’s range of Speedlite flashes and the EOS 600D’s Integrated
Speedlite Transmitter, you can also experiment with different lighting techniques, or use your flash off-camera, to give your subject or scene a completely different look and feel. With the Easy Wireless function, the camera will also take care of the complicated settings whilst you focus on framing and lighting your scene as you wish. |
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