Showing posts with label Camera. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Camera. Show all posts

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Canon starts selling the first SLR camera, video recording format 4K

Unique camera Canon Cinema EOS-1D C was announced in April of this year, but goes on sale just now. The first opportunity to purchase a new product worth 12 thousand dollars were residents of Japan, the device will appear in the U.S. next week. In addition to its direct functions of photography, model Canon Cinema EOS-1D C can shoot video with Ultra HD or 4K (4096h2160 pixels) at 24 frames per second.

Minute video recording in this format is 3.76 gigabytes of disk space to store photos and records in camera uses CompactFlash memory cards. EOS-1D C equipped with a full-size 35mm CMOS-sensor with a resolution of 18.1 megapixels, dual processor Digic 5 + and a display diagonal of 3.2 inches.

Novelty is compatible with EF lenses and allows RAW-images with a maximum resolution. Regime poses called Canon Log Gamma allows you to record high quality videos in a wide dynamic range (HDR), and provides a uniform footage while shooting at the same time with other cameras Cinema EOS . Camera Canon EOS-1D Cinema C manufacturer plans to sell around the world, but the exact release date for Europe is not yet known.



Thursday, November 22, 2012

Samsung HMX-F90: 720p camcorder with a 52-fold zoom

Samsung Electronics has introduced a new digital camcorder Samsung HMX-F90. It can record high-definition video with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels (30 frames / second NTSC, 25 frames / sec PAL), equipped with a 5-megapixel CMOS-sensor and a folding 2.7-inch display, where you can not only view, but and edit the captured video. In addition, the new index has an impressive optical zoom: 52x (with digital Intelli-zoom - up to 70x).


The camcorder can record video in MP4 format with AAC-audio via HDMI can be output to an external display. Record photos and videos on the device is on the memory card SDHC / SDXC. Dimensions are 119x56, 4x53, 9 mm, and weight - 267.9 grams. While it is not clear when the new product goes on sale and how much it will cost. Rather, the sale will begin closer to New Year's holiday, and the price can be much like the model F80 - $ 140.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Starts selling Samsung Galaxy Camera

Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera, introduced in late August at the IFA 2012 , will soon go on sale in other country. Samsung says that the date of the start of sales device - November 29. Cost - $762 USD. Those who have time to make pre-order on the website Samsung ( started about a month ago ), will receive a gift bag company.


The main feature of this device are the work under Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, as well as modules Wi-Fi and 3G (there is a slot for a SIM-card). Make calls with this camera can not, but you can send SMS-messages.

Samsung Galaxy Camera received a 21x optical zoom, 16-megapixel 1/2.3 "BSI CMOS sensor and a large screen HD Super Clear LCD with a diagonal of 4.8 inches and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Inside the camera - quad-core Exynos 1.4 GHz, 8 GB of memory (expandable via microSD), as well as modules GPS / GLONASS and Bluetooth 4.0. Battery capacity - 1650 mAh. Thickness of the device - 19.1 mm, weight 305 grams.


Another advantage inherited from the cell smartphones - voice control, with which the user can control many functions, including zoom and shutter release. In addition, Samsung Galaxy Camera is equipped with a 35 image editing Photo Wizard, which can process images without a PC, directly on the device. The user can also edit videos just by using the Movie Wizard.


Another function of the Samsung Galaxy Camera - Smart Content Manager - a tool for managing images, create folders and tags. In addition to pre-installed applications Samsung, users can download additional stores in Google Play and Samsung Apps. Function Auto Cloud Backup automatically saves the best photos on cloud service using the service Samsung AllShare. The camera also allows you to upload photos to online services immediately after shooting by using Share Shot.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Samsung NX20 - one of the first system cameras with built-in Wi-Fi

This allows users to use the camera data transfer without a laptop and memory cards. The very same camera takes 20-megapixel photos, up to 8 per second, shoots Full HD video and tries to prove that the market there is a decent alternative products Sony and Panasonic.


Samsung has already learned how to produce electronics, various accessories and, of course, smart phones, for which the phrase "typical Samsung» sounds like a compliment. With the cameras, however, have so far Samsung are not that good. The company is actively experimenting, but in general technology, well-established in smartphones and tablets, digital cameras are perceived cool enough.

Samsung cynically trying to change the reality for themselves. First we saw the cameras sensor, then their interfaces become suspiciously like smartphones. Later appeared lenses button iFn, which serves as a convenient customizable control. Finally, Wi-Fi-compatible, which allows you to quickly take photos and videos to social networks, and there will not have to lure - all we've been sitting on a hook Like & Share. And while we were testing NX20, Samsung unveiled the debut camera based on Android ( Samsung Galaxy Camera ).


Samsung NX20 is not got one, and in the company of two younger models: NX210 and NX1000. We'll talk about them separately, although in this material around their attention will not work. The target audience of new products, probably involves active young people and lovers of travel.

The case design has not changed much when compared to the Samsung NX11. NX20 comes in a plastic case, which weighs about 350, is not to say that the camera is assembled poorly, but after a long operation you will definitely notice some flaws in the case, creaking and the like.

With his size, Samsung NX20 with APS-C sensor was only a little more camera Micro Four Thirds, so that the main aspect - its compactness - preserved. The use of whale lens 18-55 makes this DSLR camera ergonomics. But in the case of compact "pancake" it is quite petite. What has changed in comparison to the external NX11?


The first pen camera changed to provide a more tenacious, that is a comfortable grip. The camera fits comfortably in your hand, no complaints there. All the buttons are clearly signed and conveniently located. On the front panel there is a metal mount, and a button to preview depth of field (aperture repeater) and a small AF illuminator.


At the bottom of the case there is a compartment for the battery and memory card. And the bottom is a metal mount for mounting on a tripod. On the left hand side there is a rubber cap with a slot for the AV and USB-cable and HDMI-port for connecting the camera to a TV. And because of the swivel screen space for connecting the remote is not left at all. However, Samsung have found a solution, and much more tech and modern. About it later.

The camera has a built-in flash with a guide number of 11 at ISO 100. This is a standard element for the initial reflex cameras. Flash output enough to make people a short distance at night. The flash is raised by pressing a special button. "Hot Shoe" at the camera as is, you can only install there are two models of flashes Samsung - SEF-42A and SEF-20A.


Next to the "hot shoe" on top of the Samsung NX20 are microphones for sound recording when shooting movies. Sound, of course, written in stereo. Drum shooting modes includes auto SMART, as well as Creative Zone modes P / A / S / M, no flash, custom, video. Also submitted to the drum mode point Wi-Fi. On other compact cameras, it is included at the touch of a button. It should be noted that among the 16 scene modes have everything you need for any, even the most demanding photographer.


In addition to the building there is a scroll wheel for fast control settings, metering button, green customized button (probably borrowed from Pentax, which Samsung has worked for a long time.) The shutter button is framed on-off lever.

The back of the camera is the display, which we describe later, and a set of control buttons. This is the exposure compensation button, lock the focus and metering, the menu button and the function menu, the blue button playback and delete images. Traditional joystick itself acts as a multifunctional management body - here and control ISO, continuous shooting, auto focus and display. Drive around the joystick is fast control / navigation in the menu. Something similar is done in a compact camera Nikon Coolpix P7700 .

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Canon has outed its latest DSLR, The EOS 6D

Canon has outed its latest DSLR, the EOS 6D, packing a 20.2-megapixel full frame sensor and integrated WiFi and GPS for transferring geotagged photos and video more easily. Directly taking on Nikon's D600, the EOS 6D has a freshly designed CMOS paired with Canon's DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, supporting 11-point AF and ISO 100-25600 (extendable to 50, 51200 and 102400).

There's 63-zone dual-layer iFCL metering and 4.5fps continuous shooting, along with various preloaded "creative modes" including a built-in HDR photography option combining three exposures of the same frame into a single image, without requiring post-processing on a computer and a Multiple Exposure mode which can combine up to nine images.

Video is captured at 1080p Full HD resolution, with support for 30,24, and 25 fps, while 60fps and 50fps are supported in 720p mode. The camera also offers manual control over exposure and audio levels while recording.

On the back, there's a 3-inch 1,040k dot VGA resolution LCD display, which promises 100-percent coverage during video recording, as well as a viewfinder. Inside, meanwhile, you get both a WiFi chip and GPS two options most DSLRs would demand you add separately which allow the EOS 6D to offload its photos and video to your computer, smartphone or tablet, or indeed be remotely controlled via the free Canon EOS Remote app for iOS and Android. Geotagged content can be subsequently shown on a map with details of where, exactly, it was captured.

The Canon EOS 6D will go on sale in December, priced at $2,099 body-only. It will also be offered as a kit, with Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USZ zoom, for $2,899.

By Chris Davies