Canon LEGRIA HF S series

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Ultimate image quality and enhanced creative control – Canon launches the new LEGRIA HF S series.

Placing control of the image in the hands of the user, the LEGRIA HF S series offers a superb selection of features that deliver exceptional video quality. Each model combines Canon’s superior imaging technology with a range of advanced manual controls, providing all the tools required to shoot
outstanding HD movies.

Quality images meet advanced audio:
LEGRIA HF S series camcorders provide the very best in HD image quality thanks to the Canon HD

Camera System: an 8 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor, Canon HD Video Lens (10x optical zoom) and DIGIC DV III image processing. In addition, all models can record sharp, smooth, detailed AVCHD footage at up to 24Mbps – the highest data rate possible.

Steady shots at maximum zoom can be achieved thanks to a new Powered Optical Image Stabilizer :
(OIS). Activated manually, it works in tandem with Canon’s existing Dynamic Optical Image Stabilizer system for additional shake reduction. LEGRIA HF S series models also feature a new six-blade hexagonal diaphragm, providing a more pleasant bokeh effect in video or stills where shallow depth of field is used.

Audio capabilities are a match for the outstanding video performance. Each model features an integrated Auto Microphone Attenuator, ensuring that audio is recorded at the optimum level during shooting, as well as offering the option of manual level control. Microphone and headphone jacks are included to complete the set of advanced audio features.

Touch screen and manual control – shoot the perfect movie :
The new LEGRIA HF S series models are among the first LEGRIA camcorders to launch with new touch technology, featuring a 922,000-dot Touch-screen LCD measuring 8.8cm (3.5”) – the largest screen size currently available.

Larger than any previous LEGRIA display, the screen also offers over four times more detail, four times greater contrast and, unlike many digital camcorders, presents 100% of the recorded image at all times. This combination makes shooting easier in every way, from composition to focusing.

New Touch Focus, Touch Exposure and Touch Tracking features allow users to quickly and simply control their shots. The unique gesture-based interface also provides sliding controls, offering an alternative way to manually adjust settings such as aperture, shutter speed or exposure.

A re-designed manual control dial, 0.69cm (0.27") EVF (LEGRIA HF S21 only) and a remote control terminal – for adjustment of key functions such as focus and zoom – also combine with the new LCD screen to provide more control options than ever before.

Flick through menus with ease :
As well as adding a new layer of control, the Touch-screen LCD also makes footage easy to find and review. Thumbnails of movies can be viewed simply by flicking from one page to the next, while the eye-catching 3D Flip View makes it easier to locate video clips among the largest libraries of content.

Easy for everyone :
The LEGRIA HF S series offers a range of features for users who want the best quality but prefer to simply point and shoot. Smart Auto mode has been introduced to LEGRIA camcorders for the first time, using intelligent Scene Detection Technology to identify up to 31 scene types and adjust shooting
settings accordingly. Video Snapshot mode allows users to be even more imaginative with their footage, shooting in two, four or eight second bursts and creating versatile clips that can easily be combined into a complete movie.

Pre REC mode lets users capture footage even before they choose to start shooting. An internal buffer captures the three seconds of footage prior to the record function being activated, so no action should ever be missed.

Share videos with ease:
LEGRIA HF S series users can convert HD footage to standard definition (SD) MPEG2 files in-camcorder for instant sharing. An Easy Web Upload feature makes it simple to transfer videos to YouTube™, while users can also burn direct to DVD using the Canon DW-100 DVD Burner.

HDMI connectivity allows users to share existing clips with friends or family on any HD TV, or capture video directly using a compatible computer. Users can even connect a personal music player to add the soundtrack of their choice during playback.

Support for Eye-Fi connected functions means users can also upload their converted SD video clips direct from the camcorder to YouTube™ (or other supported websites) at a wireless hotspot - no computer is required .

Flexible flash storage :
The LEGRIA HF S series uses high capacity flash memory, with 64GB included in the LEGRIA HF S21 and 32GB in the LEGRIA HF S20. Both also feature two SDHC slots, offering up to 64GB of additional storage. The LEGRIA HF S200 records solely to removable SDHC cards: two slots provide up to 64GB of flexible storage that users can add and remove as required.

A new Relay Recording function enables the camcorder to automatically switch between storage sources during recording without the need for user intervention.

Accessories
All LEGRIA HF S series models are compatible with a wide range of Canon LEGRIA accessories, including lens adaptors, batteries and Canon’s new 5.1 channel surround sound microphone, the SM-V1.

Canon LEGRIA HF S series – key features:

8MP Canon Full HD CMOS
10x zoom Canon HD Video Lens
8.8cm (3.5”) Touch-screen LCD (922k dots)
Advanced manual control, including control dial and custom key
DIGIC DV III Image Processor
24Mbps Full HD recording
Dynamic Optical Image Stabilizer with Powered Optical Image Stabilizer mode
Instant AF
Face Detection Technology
Smart Auto
Double SDHC card slot
Relay Recording
Integrated remote control terminal
Video Snapshot
HD-to-SD movie conversion
YouTube™ Ready
Eye-Fi connected functions
Auto Microphone Attenuator
Hexagonal diaphragm
25p Cinema Mode
Mini Accessory Shoe + extensive audio controls

Canon LEGRIA HF S21 individual features:
Dual Flash memory: 64GB Flash + double card slot
0.27” Colour EVF

Canon LEGRIA HF S20 individual features:
Dual Flash memory: 32GB Flash + double card slot

Canon LEGRIA HF S200 individual features
Dual Flash memory: 32GB Flash + double card slot

H3DII-31

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Based on the same technical foundation as the rest of the H-system cameras and using the same superior HC and HCD lenses, the H3DII-31 provides a serious but affordable Medium Format alternative to high-end 35mm users. The Hasselblad H3DII-31 is perfect for any demanding DSLR shooter that wants or needs higher quality than 35mm systems can provide.

An Ideal Entry into the World’s Most Advanced Camera System

The Hasselblad H3DII-31 provides discerning photographers with a superior quality alternative to 35mm solutions, and all the benefits of Hasselblad’s larger sensors and lenses. Utilizing a 31 million pixel sensor, integrated into the world's most advanced DSLR, the H3DII-31 provides all the benefits and advantages of the Hasselblad H System and enables image processing via Hasselblad Phocus, the ultimate image processing tool, ensuring that your images the result is the world's most powerful image processing system – from lens to laptop.

Simple Use, Advanced Features

The H3DII-31 brings all the advantages of a truly integrated DSLR to the large sensor format and resulting in an unsurpassed level of image quality. With its advanced controls and functionality, integrated sensor cooling, an intuitive user interface, and a bright, 3” display, the H3DII-31 is a perfect combination of ease-of-use and advance features.

The large format light channel provided by the H3DII-31 and the H System lenses enables the use of the largest image sensors currently available – 48x36 mm - more than twice the size of even the largest 35mm camera sensors. These sensors hold more and larger pixels, ensuring ultra sharp images without gradation break-ups in even the finest lit surfaces.

Your Vision, Your Choice

The H3DII-31 camera system allows you to take your photography to the next level, achieving advanced quality without sacrificing ease-of-use or flexibility. With the H3DII-39 you can choose between eye-level and waist-level viewfinders, the choice of combining point-and–shoot and tilt/shift functions, the ability to work tethered and un-tethered to get the most of your camera system both on location and in the studio, choice of storage medium and image processing system, and much more.

With its unique large and bright viewfinders, its wide range of HC and HCD lenses, matching the best of Hasselblad icon lenses from Carl Zeiss, and its wide choice of accessories the H3DII-31 is an ideal camera choice for a professional photographer. For ultra-high definition still photography a special multi-shot version, the H3DII-31MS, is available primarily for studio or in-house use, and for photo applications where fine art is to be reproduced with maximum detail.

Never Settle for “Good Enough”

The H3DII-31 combines the advanced digital communication and optimization of the best DSLRs with the quality and versatility of the Hasselblad system. The H3DII-31 represents the combination of decades of photographic expertise, a keen understanding of digital photography, and the experience we gained from developing the world's most advanced camera system. Hasselblad has always been motivated by a true passion for photography. Our tradition has always been one of innovation, advance, and unflagging dedication to quality. At Hasselblad, we will never settle for “good enough”. So photographers won’t have to do so either.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Ultimate DSLR Advantage

Integrated 31 Mpix capture unit with 3” display

Ultra-Focus: integral optimization of digital lens performance

Hasselblad Natural Color Solution

Integrated CCD cooling sink for lower noise

Direct ISO/WB control

Thumbwheel control of digital menus

GPS accessory option

Full Digital APO Correction for improved image sharpness and detail

Ultimate Flexibility

Market’s most versatile lens program

Choice of eye-level or waist-level viewfinders

Field FW upgrade of H3D camera

Choice of media: CF card - Image Bank II

Easy sensor cleaning

View camera option

Un-tethered and tethered operation

Hasselblad 3FR raw - or DNG export

MOTOROLA MILESTONE..

MOTOROLA MILESTONE..
The web is richer. Photos are sharper. Videos pop. It has the most advanced Google browser and the very latest software with an advanced processor and 3G speed for faster search. It can help you navigate turn-by-turn. It even has a 5MP camera with a flash, image stabilisation, and a DVD-quality recorder. It's the phone without compromise.

WORLD WIDER WEB:
Zip through the internet with 3G speed, HTML browser and a super fast processor. View it all on a huge display with double-tap, pinch and zoom and over 400,000 pixels, more than twice than the leading competitor.

SEARCH FOR EVERYTHING,EVERYWHERE:
The newest Google features let you search for what you want. Find anything on the web or on your phone, including contacts, applications and more.

EVERY WAY TO SAY IT:
Work and personal emails stream into one easy-to-navigate inbox. Respond quickly with the QWERTY or virtual keypads. Keep your contacts together, check social network status messages and download apps from Android Market™.

POCKET PAPARAZZI:
Take stills and videos with the 5MP camera with built-in flash, zoom and auto-focus, and DVD-quality video recorder. Drop, drag and sync your content, then post, share or playback with the optional MOTOROLA Media Link.

GO THERE:
With built-in GPS you arrive at the right place with MOTONAV spoken turn-by-turn directions. The MOTOROLA MILESTONE Phone Holder² transforms your phone into a hands-free, personal navigation device with satellite location and cell tower technology.

DOCK IT:
The optional Motorola MILESTONE Multimedia Station transforms your phone into an alarm clock, music player or digital picture frame. For navigation on-the-go, the optional Motorola MILESTONE Phone Holder gets you from Point A to Point B, hands-free.

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS:
EUROPE:
Germany, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Poland, France, Greece, Russia.

NOKIA N8

Friday, June 25, 2010

NOKIA N8

Take amazing photos and videos, connect to your favourite social networks and be entertained with the latest Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps.

The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon flash, HD-quality video recording, film editing software and Dolby surround sound. All in a beautiful, aluminium design.

Shoot your masterpiece in HD:

Film, edit and perfect your high-definition masterpieces, then share them with the world. Add music, images, text and transitions – all from the phone. With a large 12 MP sensor and Carl Zeiss optics you can capture great images. The Xenon flash allows you to take good pictures in low-light conditions as well.

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Connect to your home theatre:
The Nokia N8 features an HDMI connection so you can easily show off your images, videos and music on compatible televisions and projectors. All in stunning high-definition digital 720p resolution. It also features premium-quality Dolby Digital Plus technology – compatible with home theatre
systems - so movies will sound as good as they look.

Integrated social networking:
The Nokia N8 brings your friends together, by pulling feeds and updates from Facebook and Twitter to one handy application. Photos and videos can be shared the moment they're captured, Facebook events added to your calendar with just one click. Live updates are shown on your home screens, making it
even easier to stay in touch.

Make it your own:
Personalise your phone by adding your own widgets. Not one but three live home screens – make one for work, use one for fun, and have one with your favourite picture as the wallpaper. Swipe between the home screens with an easy gesture. Download more widgets from Ovi Store.

Download thousands of opportunities:
Turn your Nokia N8 into a tool for showing off, having fun and being creative. In Ovi Store you'll find thousands of different applications to constantly upgrade and improve your device. Download apps,games and videos. The possibilities to make your phone smarter, more useful and simply more fun are
endless.

National Geographic in your pocket:
The Nokia N8 with on-demand Web TV. Access your favourite TV channels like CNN and National Geographic and get them piped to your phone from the comfort of your bus seat. Visit Ovi Store to find even more Web TV channels.

Navigation. For free. Forever:
Voice-guided navigation for over 70 countries worldwide. Absolutely free. Simply enter where you want to go and Ovi Maps with voice guidance will tell you how to get there, turn by turn. By car or on foot.

Fifty hours of music playback:
You can browse smoothly through all your favourite albums and once again get thrilled by the album artwork. Re-experience your record collection for over 50 hours straight.

Make a good thing even better:
Hear voice-guided navigation from Ovi Maps conveniently through the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-608. Or go all out and make your flight a pleasure with the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905 with eight microphones for cancelling up to 99% of background noise.

Available colours:
Anodized aluminium casing, available in:
Silver white,Dark grey,Orange,Blue & Green.

Memory:
Internal memory: 16 GB
MicroSD memory card slot, hot swappable, up to 32 GB

Video cameras:
Main camera
12 megapixel with Carl Zeiss optics
HD quality 720p resolution
Shoot 16:9 videos in HD
Video capture in 720p 25 fps with codecs H.264, MPEG-4
Settings for scene, video light, white balance, colour tone
Secondary camera VGA for video calls

Package contents:
Standard Sales Package
Nokia N8 mobile computer
Nokia Battery BL-4D
Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-179
Nokia Stereo Headset WH-701
Nokia Compact Travel Charger AC-15
Nokia Adapter Cable for HDMI CA-156
Nokia Adapter Cable for USB OTG CA-157
Nokia Stylus SU-36 (selected markets only)
Quick start guide

Camera:
12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics
Fullscreen 16:9 viewfinder with easy-to-use touchscreen parameters
Xenon flash
Face recognition software
Autofocus
Focal length: 5.9 mm
F number/Aperture: F2.8
Still images file format: JPEG/EXIF
Zoom up to 2x (digital) for still images
Zoom up to 3x (digital) for video
Secondary camera for video calls (VGA, 640 x 480 pixels)

Expected release: Late summer of 2010

Expected price: between €370-€500

RICOH CX3

Thursday, June 24, 2010

RICOH CX3-Capture your emotion

Breathtakingly pure beauty with each shot.Breakthrough noise reduction function:

The CX3 uses the noise reduction algorithm introduced on the GR DIGITAL III. Performing noise reduction processing on the signal immediately after it is output by the back-illuminated CMOS sensor makes it possible to effectively reduce the noise that tends to occur in images shot at high-sensitivity settings. Fine details, smooth tonality, and vibrant colors are faithfully reproduced in clear, beautiful pictures. As a result, compared to past models, there has been a remarkable increase in image quality performance when shooting low-light scenes.

A wider range of expression, from dark places to bright ones.
Back-illuminated CMOS sensor + Smooth Imaging Engine IV:

By combining the advanced image processing engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV with a back-illuminated CMOS sensor capable of capturing bright images in low light, the CX3 achieves greater picture quality when shooting dark indoor scenes and night scenes. In addition, on a customized circuit of the image processing engine, there is a pixel output interpolation algorithm which reduces whiteout even in high-contrast scenes, thereby reproducing the beauty actually there. With the CX3's advanced shooting functions, you can capture in the photograph the same excitement seen with your eyes.

No overexposure, no underexposure. Just the beauty as you feel it.
Dynamic range double shot:

Overexposure and underexposure are suppressed by shooting, consecutively at high speed, two still images with different exposures, and then recording an image that combines the properly exposed portions of each. This is very effective in scenes that contain large differences in brightness. You can
easily enjoy up to a maximum equivalent to 12 EV of dynamic range expansion by selecting from among the five settings: AUTO and four levels ranging from "Very Weak" to "Strong." On the CX3 it is also now possible to specify detailed settings for dynamic range expansion effects by choosing the tone range to be given priority using the following options: "Highlights," "Shadows," and "Off" (no priority). This makes it possible to faithfully record the beauty you felt the instant the photo was taken.

Natural colors for both subject and background.
Multi-pattern auto white balance:
It can be difficult to define a white balance for scenes mixing different light sources, such as when shooting indoors with flash or when shooting scenes with both sunlight and shadow. Multi-pattern auto white balance sets the white balance to fit the light source of each segregated area, thereby surpassing
the past method (an average setting for the entire image) to reproduce color tones closer to those seen by the eye.

The excitement of movement captured in beautiful high image quality HD movies. 1280×720 pixel HD movies:
CX3 high image quality extends to movies as well as still photographs. It can shoot 1280 × 720 pixel high-resolution HD movies at 30 frames per second. This brings new possibilities for movie enjoyment, such as viewing your CX3 movies on a large-screen TV.

Clear images shot freely from wide-angle to telephoto.
28-300 mm 10.7x optical zoom:
Ricoh’s original retracting lens system made it possible to fit the high-magnification 10.7x optical wide-angle zoom lens in a thin 29.4 mm body that is both easy to carry and easy to use. This lens can handle a wide range of shooting situations, including powerful telephoto shots as well as wide-angle
shooting of both expansive landscapes and interior scenes with limited distance between camera and subject. In addition, the CX3’s ability to shoot high-quality images at high sensitivity levels enables you to use telephoto photography to faithfully capture the joy, surprise, and excitement of a scene without worrying about blur.

Easily select the desired angle of view.Step zoom and auto resize zoom:

The step zoom function enables you to fix the optical zoom magnification at eight steps (28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, 105 mm, 135 mm, 200 mm, and 300 mm equivalent). For a zoom range beyond the 10.7x optical zoom (300 mm), the auto resize zoom takes you to a maximum of 61.0x (1,710 mm equivalent)* in four steps (recorded image resized to 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA). Extracting and recording the desired portion of the image shot, auto resize zoom does not degrade image quality like digital zoom,which records the image after magnifying a portion of it up to a designated size.

Close-ups 1 cm from subject.
Macro shooting functions:

Support for shooting creativity.
AE/AF target shift functions:

Choose the best shot after shooting. Four bracketing functions:

Bracketing functions shoot multiple images while changing the shooting settings. Spared from having to make subtle setting adjustments, from multiple images you just select the one best matching your creative intentions.

Auto bracketing:
Automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels (-0.5EV, ±0, +0.5EV) based on the set exposure level.

Color bracketing
Automatically records three images (color, black and white, and sepia) giving very different impressions. In addition to the regular color image, you can enjoy the play of light and shadow in a black and white image and the nostalgic feel of a sepia tone image.

White balance bracketing
Automatically records three images: a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image at the currently set white balance. This is convenient when it is difficult to judge the proper white balance.

Focus bracketing
The automatic continuous shooting of five images while changing the focus position by specified intervals. The focus position intervals can be specified as (Wide) or (Narrow).

Person? Landscape? Close-up? The CX3 will decide.
Scene auto mode (S-AUTO):

Pro techniques for you to use. 13 Scene modes:

Corrects for even slight hand-motion blur.
Image sensor shift image stabilizer:
The image sensor shift image stabilizer function reduces the hand-motion blurring that tends to occur in situations such as telephoto and macro shooting. When blurring is detected, the CMOS sensor automatically compensates by shifting in a direction that eliminates the blur.

Quick and accurate camera leveling.
Electronic level:
Using the level sound and the level indicator shown on the picture display, you can confirm that the image is level. This is convenient when shooting landscapes, buildings, and other subjects where tilting can be a problem.

Sharp focus, whether the subject is still or on the move.
Diverse AF (auto focus) functions:
The new "face priority AF" function has been added. With the CX3's auto focus capabilities for quick, precise focusing geared to the subject and your shooting intentions, you won't miss that fleeting shutter chance.

Don't let that scene get away.high-speed continuous shooting functions:
Many discoveries await in a world unseen by the naked eye. To make those discoveries, the CX3 has even better high-speed continuous shooting functions. With speeds from 5 frames/sec. to ultra-high-speed 120 frames/sec., you will catch the moment.

Control photo "feel" with the aspect ratio.
Diverse aspect ratios:
In addition to an aspect ratio 1:1 mode for square-format images like those of medium format cameras,the CX3 adds a 16:9 mode convenient for photo viewing on a wide-screen television. Enjoy the subtly different expressive feel these dimensions create.

Up to 20 image files can be flagged.Image flag function:
The image flag function enables quick display of up to 20 image files from among those in the camera. Flagged images can be promptly displayed by pressing the Fn (function) button so it is very easy and convenient to flag maps and timetable images for later reference and flag favorite photos for showing other people.

Correct brightness and contrast in the camera.
Level compensation:
The brightness and contrast of still images can be automatically or manually corrected in the camera without using a PC. With manual correction, the histogram can be finely adjusted until the image faithfully reflects the photographer's intentions.

Correct the color tone of still images in the camera.
White balance compensation:
Whether you want to reproduce the subject's color tone or change it, you can adjust green, magenta,blue, and amber color tones to match your intentions and preferences.

Reproduce the fine gradations of light and color.Large 3.0-inch 920,000-dot VGA LCD monitor:
The large, high-resolution LCD monitor has a wide viewing angle and high contrast. With sRGB comparison of 100% for color reproduction range, it vividly reproduces image colors. Providing a comfortable shooting environment, the screen has a fluorine coat to prevent soiling, a hard coat to prevent scratches, and an anti-reflection coat to give excellent visibility even outdoors.

Create your own custom specs.My Settings mode:
If you set your most frequently used functions in My Settings mode, you can immediately call up the "custom spec" settings by just turning the mode dial. Making full use of My Settings mode will insure that you do not miss your own decisive moments.

Available colours:Black,Siver,Light Grey&Pink(Two-tone)

Price:₤299.99

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

PANASONIC UNVEILS THE ULTIMATE SLIM
AND STYLISH HYBRID LUMIX
DIGITAL CAMERA THAT SHOOTS HD VIDEO

New LUMIX FX75 Records AVCHD Lite HD
Video and Features a 24mm
Wide-Angle, Bright Leica Lens to
Capture High-Quality Still Photos

SECAUCUS, NJ (June 1, 2010) – Panasonic announced today the new
LUMIX DMC-FX75, a super-slim digital camera that packs big features,
including a 24mm ultra-wide-angle F2.2 bright LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON
lens with 5x optical zoom, which can be used while shooting High
Definition video. The slim and stylish LUMIX FX75, a 14.1-megapixel
digital camera is one of Panasonic’s high-performing hybrid models
with the ability to not only take high-quality still photos, but can also
record HD video in the AVCHD Lite format.

“The Panasonic LUMIX FX75’s 24mm ultra-wide-angle lens is a rare feature
to have on a compact camera – especially one this small, so we are packing
a lot of value and quality into this slim and stylish digital camera,” said
David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company. “Most consumers value the benefits of a long zoom,
but understanding the importance of a wide-angle isn’t as known. With a
24mm ultra-wide angle like the one on the LUMIX FX75, photographers
have a wider range of composition possibilities with approximately 213%
larger viewing space compared to that of a 35mm camera.”

The LUMIX FX75 can record HD video in the AVCHD Lite format, which
allows almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with
the conventional Motion JPEG format. When recording in AVCHD Lite,
the content is perfect for viewing on an HDTV, like a Panasonic VIERA
Plasma. To complement the high-quality video, the LUMIX FX75 also
features Dolby Digital Creator to record high quality audio. For those
users who are recording HD video to view on a computer screen, they
also have the option to record in Motion JPEG, as well as WVGA
(848x480) and VGA (640x480).

The LUMIX FX75 adopts full touch-screen operation, which allows for
Auto Focus (AF) to quickly be set to the subject by simply touching the
large 3.0-inch 230,000-dot LCD. Also, the user can click onto a subject
with a single touch, and the FX75 then tracks the subject with the AF
tracking feature – even when moving. The touch-screen operation is fluid
and smooth – whether in record or playback mode.

While recording, once the frame is composed, users can simply touch the
area they want focused before pressing the shutter button. In playback
mode, users can drag the image across the screen with their finger to
browse the collection of photos, as though it is a page in a book.

Panasonic’s iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, a hallmark on all LUMIX digital
cameras, is further advanced in the LUMIX FX75 with the addition of a
new Motion Deblur mode*1 by updating the motion detection
(Intelligent ISO Control) and brightness control (Intelligent Exposure)
to gain the highest shutter speed possible. Combined with the
outstanding brightness of the lens and the POWER O.I.S.
(Optical Image Stabilizer), the LUMIX FX75 reduces blur created from
handshake or the subject moving. The iA suite of technologies include:
POWER O.I.S., Face Recognition, Face Detection, AF Tracking, Intelligent
ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure – all
which are engaged when in the iA mode.Panasonic’s iA is also available
while shooting video and include: AF Tracking, POWER O.I.S., Face
Detection and Intelligent Scene Selector.
The Panasonic LUMIX FX75 features the Venus Engine HD II image
processor, which helps assure superb image quality in both photo and
video recording. It also incorporates Intelligent Resolution technology
to perform the optimum signal processing based on the part of a picture
to give a whole image outstanding, natural clearness with fine details.
At the same time, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine
HD II supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release lag time
is as short as approximately 0.005 of a second in 1-area AF, and the
camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-
moment photo opportunities together with the Sonic Speed AF.

With the Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas – outlines,
detailed texture areas and soft gradation – are examined pixel by pixel
and automatically detected to enhance any degradation created during
the digital zoom process or in high-sensitivity shooting.The outline
areas are enhanced effectively to give the edges more clarity, while
simultaneously giving a moderate accent to the textured areas so they
look accurately detailed. To soften gradation areas, such as a face,
the increased noise reduction system of the Venus Engine HD II is
applied to make it appear smoother. As a result of Intelligent Resolution,
images are naturally clear and crisp in both photo and video recording.
The Intelligent Resolution technology powers Panasonic’s new Intelligent
Zoom feature, which extends the camera’s zoom ratio by approximately
1.3x while maintaining picture quality – and enhancing the digital zoom
and making it comparable to the quality of an optical zoom. With
Intelligent Zoom, the Panasonic FX75 can reach up to 6.5x.

Other features include:
Cosmetic Mode – takes portraits with the user’s favorite skin tone
(soft skin, natural skin, summer look) and can add a degree of transparency
of skin detail (low, standard, high), making it possible to take portraits with
different skin tones, for example, look more sun-tanned.

Happy Mode – option in iA that optimizes color, saturation and brightness to
make both photos and movies more vivid and true to the color of the scene
you memorized.

Battery Life – the high performance Venus Engine HD II is also more energy
efficient compared with the conventional Venus Engine HD, extending the
battery life up to 360 shots (CIPA) on a single charge.
Available colour:Black

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75, pricing and release info is currently unclear.

SONY NEX-5 INTERCHANGEABLE LENS DIGITAL CAMERA

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Model-NEX-5

DSLR-Style quality and shooting responses:

compact and easy to use with

interchangeable lenses.

14.3 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS censor
HD 1080i movie
Sweep Panorama
16mm lens.
7.5cm LCD

Available colours: BLACK & SILVER

Features NEX-5

Slim, light, compact design - DSLR picture quality without

the size and weight: small enough to carry with you everywhere.

14.2 megapixels Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor -

Large (APS-C size) image sensor captures very high resolution, low noise images with the quality of a DSLR camera:also supports HD video shooting

E-mount interchangeable lens system - Choose the perfect lens

to suit shooting conditions, just like a DSLR. Optional converter for

A-mount DSLR lenses

1080i HD movie - One-touch movie record captures crisp,

detail-packed AVCHD video clips and stereo sound for enjoying

on connected BRAVIA® TV

Sweep Panorama with 3D - Capture extra-wide images and

view in 3D on compatible TV (3D requires firmware update July 2010).

High speed burst shooting - Capture fast-moving action with

rapid burst shooting up to 7 frames per second (fixed AF)

7.5cm/3" tilt-angle TruBlack LCD - Photo-quality (921k dot)

screen with TruBlack technology for bright, extremely high

contrast image preview

Intuitive user interface - Simple control adjustments with

jog dial and soft keys, plus on-screen user guide and shooting tips.

Intelligent AUTO - Automatically recognizes common

shooting situations, and adjusts camera settings for beautiful results.

Background Defocus Control - Just turn the jog dial to

adjust depth of focus and see beautiful blur effects previewed

on screen.

SteadyShot - Enjoy in-lens optical image stabilisation during

handheld shooting (with compatible lenses).

Auto HDR - Automatically shoots and combines three images

at different exposure settings to capture extreme shadow and

highlight detail.

Handheld Twilight mode - Automatically combines high-speed

burst of six frames to create single low-noise image in low-light

conditions.

10x Precision Digital Zoom - High quality image magnification

gets you closer to the action.

High-speed 25 multi-point AF - Intelligent AF automatically

analyses scene during live view shooting, anticipating autofocus

settings before shutter button is pressed for accurate, responsive focusing.

BIONZ processor - Powerful image processing ensures clear,

detailed, low-noise images and quick, responsive shooting.

Face Detection - Automatically adjusts focus, exposure and

white balance for clearer portraits: priority selectable between

children and adults.

Smile Shutter - Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles

: with adjustable smile threshold and priority selectable for

children/adults.

6 selectable Creative Styles - Versatile image finishing options

in any shooting situation - can be customised for even greater

creative control.

D-Range Optimizer - Adjusts exposure and contrast for natural

results in high-contrast scenes and backlit portraits.

Magnesium body - Tough, light, stylish design.

Dual anti-dust system - Protects sensor from dust particles

during lens exchange.

HD output - HDMI® output for viewing on HD TV, plus Photo

TV HD mode for optimised still image viewing on compatible

BRAVIA® TV.

BRAVIA® Sync - For easy control of camera playback

functions via BRAVIA® TV’s remote.

Works with iMovie - Certified by Apple for compatibility

with iMovie for Mac: import your videos directly into iMovie for editing

Available in shops by end of June 2010

PRICE:

α NEX-5 with 16mm Lens-$649.99

α NEX-5 with 18-55mm Lens-$699.99

α NEX-3 with 16mm Lens-$549.99

α NEX-3 with 18-55mm Lens-$599.99