Nikon D800HD-SLR

Nikon D800HD-SLR is a wonderful camera with ground breaking features and it has been especially designed to offer extreme resolution, finest quality images and unmatchable features of videos. This camera is dream come true for photographers and videographers who always look for professional still and multimedia cameras.

Key Features of Nikon D800HD-SLR

• High resolution 36.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS Sensor
• 91,000 Pixel RGB Matrix Metering System
• Highly Developed Scene Recognition System

Nikon has introduced a multi-purpose camera in form of D800HD-SLR and it is best to be used for fashion photography as well as wedding photography, multimedia content can be easily recoded in its finest form. 36.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS Sensor facilitate the users to get high quality results.

Nikon D800HD-SLR-Truly for Professional Photographers

Nikon D800HD-SLR is truly a camera for professional photographers and videographers because its features are simply superb and supports their creativity. Such feature includes;

• Full manual control
• Uncompressed HDMI output
• Unbelievable low-light video capability

Marketing Director of Nikon Inc, Kajiwara said, “Whatever the project, visionaries need a tool that is going to help them stay on-time and on-task. The Nikon D800 re-imagines what is possible from this level of D-SLR, to address the needs of an emerging and ever changing market; this is the camera that is going to bridge the gap for the most demanding imaging professionals, and provide never before seen levels of SLR image and video quality. The D800 is the right tool for today’s creative image makers, affording photographers, filmmakers and videographers a versatile option for capturing the ultimate in still image quality or full HD content, with maximum control.”

Availability

Nikon D800 will be available from end of March 2012 and D800E will be available from mid of April.

MSRP

MSRP of this ground-breaking camera is US $2999.95 and MSRP of D800E is US $3,299.95.

Sony is one of those companies which are making your work of buying the digital camera more difficult because it is pretty consistent in updating its lineup with some new and more advance cameras and selecting one among those amazing cameras is quite a task. With the start of this year Sony brought the fantastic series of 12 Cyber shot cameras which were truly awesome not only in styling but also in their specifications and performance.

Here I am going to discuss one member of that new range by Sony and that is the ‘Cyber-shot HX5V/B’, along with the stylish designing of this camera it carries some really exciting features like 10.2 CMOS sensor, photo LCD display, HD video recording and many others. In the section discussed below I am going to show you the features which this camera carries.

Features:

• The most exciting thing about this camera is the 10.2 “Exmor R” CMOS photo sensor that brings extremely fast speed, high resolution and a very amazing low light performance. According to the technical reports the CMOS sensor combines with BIONZ image processor that deliver really fast video recording, anti motion blur and some other video capturing features.
• It can shoot videos up to 12 frames per second and thus ensures that each moment of your happy times never gets missed up due to the camera’s performance. Along with that at the 720p MP4 movie mode it can shoot up to 30 frames per second and the results are truly sharp and HD.
• It has a very amazing self portrait timer that utilizes the advance face detection technology and captures the perfect portrait when recognizes your face to enter in the frame.
• It has got very nice intelligent scene detection modes which detects the scenes where you are capturing the photos and according to scene it changes the basic camera settings. So you don’t have to be the expert if you want to get the accurate brightness and contrast in your pictures.
• It seems very annoying when your favorite photo gets spoiled due to eye blink, don’t worry, this camera has resolved this problem for you with its advance anti-blink functions that works to help counter blinking and squinting.

Specifications:

1. Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 4 1/8″ x 2 3/8″ x 1 3/16″ (102.9mm x 57.7mm x 28.9mm )
2. Weight (Approx.): Body: Approx. 6.0oz. (170g), with battery and Memory Stick media: 7.1oz. (200g)
3. LCD Type : 3.0 inch Clear Photo LCD (230K pixels)
4. Smart Zoom Technology : 5M:Approx.14x(Total), VGA:Approx.57x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.19x(Total)
5. Battery Capacity : Approx. 155 minutes / Approx. 310 images (when shooting still images)
6. Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Advanced Sports / Gourmet / Pet
7. Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority)
8. Imaging Sensor : 1/2.4″ (7.59mm) “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor
9. Image Stabilization : Optical
10. Optical Zoom : 10x
11. Video Mode : AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (59.94i, Interlace) (Approx.17Mbps) / 1440 x 1080 (59.94i, Interlace) (Approx.9Mbps) MP4: 1440 x 1080 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.12Mbps) / 1280×720 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.6Mbps) / VGA (640 x 480) (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.3Mbps)
12. Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Thus from the specifications and feature, this camera can truly called the blast that has been released from Sony’s platform and this one is suggested for those who want perfect photography for their pictures without being too much expert of it.

As we know that the trend of touch screen has prevailed too much in the mobile phone industry and every developer is going for the touch screen phone, the trend has started moving towards the camera industry as well because from the past few months we have been seeing many touch screen cameras coming from different developers. The touchscreen is adopted not for the trend only but the navigation has been made further advanced and thus people prefer to buy the touchscreen devices as compared to the others. The number of touchscreen models for cameras is increasing rapidly and in this article I am going to discuss some of the most favorite touch screen cameras developed by different high class companies of the world.

1. Samsung TL240

This is one of the most finest camera develop by Samsung which not only features a 3.5 inch WVGA touchscreen TFT display but also gives you some of the very remarkable capabilities with its 14MP lens and 7x optical zoom. The dual image stabilization technology adds up to the results of images which you obtain from this camera. Thus in every regard the camera is quite awesome and you can rely on it’s because of the ease it gives for taking photographs and the performance which it shows in the results.

2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

The Cyber-shot series of Sony is already famous because of its ultra high performance and awesome capabilities and this model has added up to the features of Cyber-shot series with a 3.5 inch wide LCD monitor which gives you so much comfort in managing and capturing the high quality photographs. With 10.2MP resolutions this camera is so fast that it can take 10 photos in 1 second which sounds like a really fantastic quality and with that the photo results are also good because of the advance image stabilization technologies which you an experience with this camera.

Photo by digitalbear

3. Nikon Coolpix S4000

The latest Coolpix range by Nikon has really amazed the whole world because of the features, style and capabilities of the camera models and among those models S4000 is really a revolutionary one because along with high class features it also gives its users a fantastic TFT LCD monitor which includes touch of shutter for auto-focusing and shooting can be made by tapping the desired subject on the screen. Some other exciting features which you can enjoy with this camera are 12MP resolution, 4X optical zoom, skin softening, smile timer, blink warning, vibration reductions and some other for the best quality of production of images.

Photo by nikblog.de

4. Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

This is one of the most amazing digital cameras offered by Fujifilm that gives you exciting performance in terms of image results and the style of this camera is also amazing. One of most exciting thing which you would love about this phone is the 3.5 inch LCD touchscreen display that makes all the activities easy and smooth. Along with that it also gives you advance face detection and image stabilization technology which gives fantastic image and video results that might not be able to get from other cameras.

5. Kodak Slice

This is the fantastic 14 MP camera with 5X zoom which ensures quality of photos which you might not be able to get from other normal digital cameras. The exciting feature which gives more advancement to this camera is the 3.5inch colored LCD touchscreen and this display makes it one of the most easily usable cameras coming from the Kodak’s side. This camera also features advance image stabilization technology and the face detection technology which enhances the usage of this camera and thus makes it one of the most lovable.

Photo by Kodak@flickr

These were some of the fantastic touchscreen cameras coming from different bi companies and the good thing about all of them is that along with touchscreen the capabilities have been enhanced to make your experience with them, one of the most desirable one.

Casio Exilim EX-Z150:

This 8.1 mp camera is basically teen oriented, judging from the variety of striking colors it possesses, including black and silver. Designed beautifully, this camera is basically all metal and hard. A teenager photography geek will be quite happy to hold it in his hands.

It has a 3” LCD at the rear side, which certainly is a good feature. This camera shares its design with the previous Exilim cameras and is built on the similar lines. It offers a steady and firm grip, so that the photographer can fully concentrate on the image to capture rather than focusing on the slipping camera. On the top right corner at the backside of the camera, there is located the video button. Near it is a row of buttons with dedicated functions like playback, flash, delete and video controls. Most of the functions have to be accessed by navigating through the menu.

A number of preset options include Auto, backlight, portrait, landscape, text, nighttimes etc. other features include face detection, anti shake, color tinted shots, Youtube video mode, ebay mode, and direct Youtube uploading. This camera costs $200, and shoots pretty fine photos, but a bit noisy videos. Also, it suffers from shutter delay and limited focusing abilities.

Specifications:

• Max. Megapixels: 8.1Megapixels

• Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom

• Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28

• Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112

• Weight (ounces): 5.3, Media Slots: SD Card

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Huge 3” LCD

• Easy to use

Limitations:

• Slow to focus and shoot

• No zoom while shooting video

Sony Cyber shot DSC W170:

It is a 10 mp cyber shot camera offering a wide angle Carl Zeiss lens with 5 x optical zoom. It has a shiny outer case, and the rear side is a bit crowded than the front panel. The design is a bit professional looking and the camera feels sturdy. At the rear, there is a labeled function dial, too. Buttons are a bit small, and thus difficult to handle sometimes.When the small button factor comes to the Menu button, it is a greater difficulty. Also, the “down” button doubles as self timer, so it takes time to get used to its functions.

There is a 2.7” screen, but the camera also possesses a tiny viewfinder, which one can use when the battery is low. Though the camera features 5x optical zoom; the result is not up to the mark. Flash intensity is adjustable, but images seem quite soft.

Specifications:

• Max. Megapixels: 10.1Megapixels

• Optical Zoom: 5X Zoom

• Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28

• Zoom Range Max. (mm): 140

• Weight (ounces): 6, Media Slots: Memory Stick

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Full featured

• Unique extras

• 5x optical zoom

• Carl Zeiss lens

Limitations:

• No zooming while shooting video

• In-camera navigation takes practice

Pentax Optio A40:

This is a simple 12 mp camera with 3x zoom and high quality features. This black and silver camera has a gorgeous look. There are two grips which keep the user’s hand away from the lens and flash, and the 2.5” seemingly small screen works quite well both indoor and outdoor.

Image stabilizer is one great feature, which helps you take better and clearer shots while capturing moving objects. This feature works really well in this petite camera. With the ease of many frequently used functions having dedicated buttons, this camera has a wonderful image quality.

Though images can seem noisy sometimes, you will hardly find artifacts. Only if it had a 5x zoom and a RAW image option, we would count it in coolest cameras; though it is much finer than other cameras of its class, costing $250.

Specifications:

• Max. Megapixels: 12Megapixels

• Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom

• Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37

• Zoom Range Max. (mm): 111

• Weight (ounces): 5.2, Media Slots: SD Card

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Attractive design

• 12 mp camera

Limitations:

• Fragile battery cover

Nikon Coolpix S210:

Quite good looking and inexpensive costing $180, this is an entry level point and shoot digital camera featuring 8 mega pixels. It is available in a variety of vivid brushed metallic colors that add to its attractiveness. It has a 2.5” LCD at the rear for capturing photos and it is the only feature that helps finding a view, as the camera lacks a secondary viewfinder. This is a 0.7” wide camera, which fits into the user’s hand very easily.

Specifications:

• Max. Megapixels: 8 Megapixels

• Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom

• Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38

• Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114

• Weight (ounces): 4.1, Media Slots: SD Card

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Interval shots and time lapse video

• Simple navigation

Limitations:

• Not enough custom controls

• Power and shutter button are too close

Canon PowerShot A590IS:

This is a beginner level camera which is highly inexpensive costing only $150. Basic features include 8 mp resolution, 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilization, face detection, 19 shooting modes and a 2.5” LCD. You can set shutter speed and aperture manually.

For the low price, it offers such a magnificent image quality that you cannot get from cameras featuring higher megapixel count. The included hand grip makes it easy to hold the camera. Best feature is the image stabilization that would fail you if you try to take a blur photo; no matter how hard you try.

Specifications:

• Max. Megapixels: 8Megapixels

• Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom

• Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35

• Zoom Range Max. (mm): 140

• Media Slots: SD Card

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Very easy to use

• Excellent optical image stabilization

Limitations:

• Too big size

• Slippery body and hand grip

So, these were the best five options for any amateur photographer who is unable to handle the complex features of modern cameras. These are not expensive enough to buy, plus few of them offer great image quality than pricier cameras. Therefore, do not hesitate anymore, choose one that suits you best, go to the market, and buy it! Nature awaits your skill.

The camera comes with a 5x optical zoom capabilities, 28mm wide angle lens, and a 3- inch TFT LCD screen. Samsung IT100 HD can take picture with best results even in low light with an ISO range of up to 3200. Due to its Dual Image Stabilization, it counters hand judder problem quite effectively; a major cause of smudged and wasted pictures.

It has a unique feature of movie making offering record, pause and re-record the same HD video clip. The camera also offers Smart Album facility which categorizes the shots and pictures as themes, colors, dates, contents and alike to pacify a later search.

Samsung IT100 HD comes with many unique features like frame guide, and auto correct/refine face, with face, blink and smile detection. Coming up in the markets in April, the camera will be available for 229 pounds.

Non-HD updates to P- and E- series is also announced by Samsung with 10MP PL50 and 12MP PL65, which boost Smart Auto. There are 11 scenes in these two ready to adjust in your picture saving you from bad weather consequences.

Image preview can also be taken benefit of. One can show a template image to others as how to take the picture.

ES15, also announced comes with 3x optical zoom, 10MP sensor, has features like Image Stabilization, Digital, Face Detection, and Beauty Shot. It too will be launched in April for 79 pounds.

The rigorous crash in profits overlapped with the first-ever operational loss of Sony’s electronics division. The company has herewith reported the functional loss for the first time in 14 years. Despite such a dramatic fall in the profits, Sony has shown a profit of about 10.4 billion yen, but very pale as compared to the profits of 200.5 billion yen just a year ago. According to Nobuyuki Oneda, the Chief Financial Officer declared that from the second half of September 2008, there has been a massive decline in the economy along with the effects of the foreign exchange and has resulted in extreme consequences to the business.

The last quarter reports should come across as no-surprise to all the analysts and Sony has been very transparent about the financial transactions for the coming year, but it still expects a 150 billion yen loss for the full financial year. Sony, being the electronic giant has suffered such a loss, it remains to see how much of the loss would the other companies announce.

While The D3x is a professional DSLR,  technically, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Sony Alpha 900 don’t dare fall in this category.

The camera boasts full weatherproofing, with bulletproof alloy shell and all the other extras that professionals cry for. In practice, the theory is more or less true.

The magical high resolution of the D3x at low ISO settings, ensures extraordinary quality files, independent of surrounding factors.

The movement smart DX-format crop mode enables the camera to take snaps at 7 frames per second with decreased resolution of 10 million pixels, which makes it potentially a smart tool for sports and action camera work. Last but not the least is the battery stamina of unbelievable 4,400+ shots without having to charge.

But the biggest hitch is the too high a price tag which most of the buyers raise brows at. The high cost forces them to minutely find faults with the otherwise smart tool. Though the critics know about other cameras with the same price and perhaps the weaker features, some weak aspects may linger in the critics minds.

As the D3x is the next gen of the D3  that is 18 months old, the seeming similarity tends to decrease the importance of the latter.

The absence of an in-built dust-reduction system in its full-frame sensor is sometimes considered a minus point of the D3x. The competitors like Mark III and the Sony Alpha 900 possess this capability though these cameras cost less.

Experts are advising  Nikon to  decrease the cost even if it has to exclude some unnecessary features like 100% viewfinder coverage.

Specifications

• Resolution: 24.5Mp
• Image size: 6048×4032
• Focus system: Multi-CAM 3500FX
• Focus points: 51 (inc. 15 cross type sensors)
• Lens mount: Nikkor type G or D
• File type: JPEG, RAW (NEF), TIFF (RGB)
• Sensitivity: ISO100-1600 (ISO50-6400 equivalent)
• Storage: Dual slot UDMA enabled Compactflash
• Shutter speed: 30sec-1/8000sec, bulb
• Frames per second: 5fps FX, 7fps DX
• Flash: External only
• Flash sync speed: 1/250sec
• Image stabilisation: Lens based
• Integrated cleaning: Image Dust Off reference data
• Live view: Handheld, tripod mode
• Viewfinder: Optical, 100% field of view in FX mode, 97% in DX mode
• Monitor: 3in TFT LCD polysilicon monitor, 920,000dot with brightness adjustment
• Interface: USB2.0
• Power: Li-Ion battery
• Size: 159.5mmx157mmx87.5mm
• Weight: 1220g body only

Unique selling points

• High-resultion professional DSLR.
• An imaging sensor with double the number of photosites of the popular D3
• The 24.5 megapixel
• 3.0″, 920,000 dot LCD monitor having Live View
• 51-point autofocus
• EXPEED image processor
• 50MB 14-bit RAW filing to produce 140MB TIFFs.
• Support for Nikon’s wireless system
• Compatibility  with Nikon’s new GP-1 GPS

As a marketing tactic, the stylish and slim hand set is designed after extremely popular handsets with lowered hardware specifications to fit the cost. The sleekness of 10.5mm is shouting with an aluminum plated facade that exudes it a quality look. The phone is extra light and trim with just 78 grams ensuring easy pocket bearing.

Though the vivid LCD with 262,000 colors is not sufficient for displaying high res movies, and the resolution is just 220×176 pixels, one never gets a feeling of insufficiency with the display. The design is an outstanding ergonomic success as the compressed keyboard gives a soothing feeling of pliability though its looks are comparatively less impressive. Though the buttons are small, smart shape and proper spacing makes it super fun to go around.

The same formula of marvelous looks with just humbly reasonable features is applied to the walkman aspect. Though, the headphones are not costly or high spec, the ones present are not bad at all with quite controlled soundstage. For an extra inquisitive listener, the upgrading choice is there with 3.5mm headphone jack adaptor. The equalizer is laden with cool 10 audio boosters. Another costly feature missing is shake control but it seems to be successfully redeemed by more useful five-band graphic equalizer adjustable manually or through ten preset levels.

One exquisite feature that is unexpectedly available is the TrackID, through which you can identify mystery tracks you hear around you or on the in-built W302′s FM radio. The basic memory is meager 20MB but one can enhance it to 512MB through Memory Stick Micro card. The phone can even handle up to 4GB cards, so the more hardliner muso fanatic can stack up around 1,000 plus average sized MP3s.

The 2 megapixel humble camera with resolution up to 1600×1200 pixels, is still better than many others with similar price tags. A frequent traveler is bound to love this gadget for its musicality, but the absence of 3G connection and  Wi-Fi too renders the browser sluggish for downloading tracks or games.
One can safely say that W302 is an excellent choice for a mobile music fan with restricted budget.

Product Unique Selling Points

• An excellent music player

• Classy  slim look resembling extremely costly phones

• Low cost still better than average camera

• Internet  facilities that nobody can even think possible in such a low priced model

• Exquisite agronomic keyboard

• 3.5mm headphone jack adaptor

• Five-band graphic equalizer

• Music recognition with TrackID

• PictBridge for direct printing

• FM radio

It has an extraordinary image quality, edge-to-edge sharpness, rich color depth combined with continuous 9 fps shooting at full FX resolution and low-noise performance up to 6400 ISO. A fast and accurate 51-area AF system becomes even more intelligent with Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System. The SRS now obtains additional data from Nikon’s famous 1,005-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, assuring even more accurate exposures and white balance detection. With no desire to disappoint, the shutter icon pulled out all the stops of speed, durability, accuracy, features and ease-of-use in its first full-framed DSLR.

Key Feature

• Nikon-original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor a speculate Nikon digital image processing system hand over attractive images that capture dazzling picture more than expectation.

• Continuous shooting at up to 9 frames-per-second supports in natural and fast moving object

• Extreme Low-noise ISO range with Advanced Noise Reduction enables photographers to confidently select from 200-6400 ISO with an expanded range that includes Lo-1 (100 ISO) Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO)

• Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking plus 3 dynamic auto functional modes focuses super-fast in bright light and takes less than 1 second to focus in extremely low light at EV -2

• The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor with 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection helps  in incredible image review

• Two Live View shooting modes whether using tripod or hand held are better when shooting in blur situation or angle

• Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS), with an improved 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II,offer more intelligent auto exposure capability

• Two Live View shooting modes whether using tripod or hand held are better when shooting in blur situation or angle.

• Nikon’s Self-diagnostic shutter system is rated at 300,000 cycles which is an example of advanced designing

• New Picture Control settings give photographers dramatically advanced color control with 4 preset options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome

Specifications

• Image Sensor Type: CMOS
• Sensor Size: 36.0 x 23.9mm
• 12.1 Megapixels
• File Formats are  JPEG/RAW
• Live View Shooting  with Handheld mode, Tripod mode
• Compact Flash Memory Cards
• Focal Length Equivalent: N/A
• Shutter Speed is 1/8,000 to 30 sec + bulb
• ISO Sensitivity: Default 200 – 6400, Boost 100 – 12800
• Viewfinder
• 3 inches LCD Screen Size, LCD Monitor Type: VGA TFT Super Density
• Built-in Flash
• Flash Contro
• Manual Controls: Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
• Image Stabilization: No
• Self-timer is electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20
• Batteries: EN-EL 4 Lithium-ion, EN-EL 4a Lithium-ion
• AC Adapter: EH-6 AC Adapter
• Weight: 1240g
• Computer Connection: yes
• Supported language: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish,

Accessories

• WT-4a Wireless Transmitter,
• DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece
• LCD Protector
• Flashes – Nikon SB 800/900 AF
• SLR Sensor cleaner
• Lens cleaning kit
• Nikon Filter protection
• EH-6 AC Adapter
• Capture NX Software
• Camera Control Pro 2 Software

Product Unique Selling Points

• 9 frames per second
• 51 point auto-focus delivers fast and accurate AF lock even in low light
• Live View
• 300,000 exposure shutter life
• 12 MP CMOS sensor
• 3″ High resolution LCD
• High ISO performance and incredibly versatile ISO 100-12,800 sensitivity range
• Wide range of custom settings
• Large, bright viewfinder
• Highly configurable Auto ISO function

This time Leica has come up with its D-Lux 4 which (according to Leica’s claims) the new Leica D-Lux 4 is one of the most beautiful compact cameras that has ever been designed.

“Leica is quite well-known for making trendy and fashionable cameras like Titan that was got tremendous popularity and named as one of the coolest compact cameras,”

Some reports show that it’s not dissimilar enough to an average 10.1MPD-Lux 4 that indicates a large 1/1.63” CCD image sensor, an impressive 3-inch LCD screen, different scene modes, movie recording, automatic and manual operations and an option to have RAW images.

Leica says that this nice and appealing compact camera will be available by the end of this month and you will find a matching leather case along to well cover its titanium body. There is no detail about UK pricing, but in Japan the yen-equal price is roughly £935.