Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM

A versatile fisheye zoom lens offering a choice of full frame or circular image. The EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is part of Canon’s high performance L series lenses and delivers fantastic image quality, even with such a wide angle view.

Features

Circular or full frame Fisheye zoom lens Part of Canon’s acclaimed L series Durable and rugged design Quiet and fast autofocus Full-time manual focusing Easier lens cleaning A zoom lens that offers a unique perspective   Circular or full frame Fisheye zoom lens  There’s no need to buy two specialist lenses when the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM offers, either full frame or circular fisheye images when used with cameras with a 24x36mm (full frame) sensor. For photographers shooting with DSLR’s with a smaller sensor, full frame fisheye images are possible. With a 180 diagonal field of view, capturing the whole scene in a single image has never been easier. L-series quality The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, and are highly resistant to dust and moisture. Fast, quiet auto focus A ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive extremely rapid auto focus with near-silent operation. A high-speed CPU and optimised AF algorithms contribute further to AF speed. Full time electronic manual focus override is available without having to switch out of AF mode. Enhanced image quality with SWC coating Designed for use in digital photography, Canon’s patented Subwavelength structure coating helps minimise the ghosting and flare caused by internal reflections. By eliminating the cause, the coating reduces reflections and helps to deliver crisp, clear images. Easier lens cleaning The foremost and rearmost lens surfaces are treated with a Fluorine Coating which enables the easier cleaning of the lens surface compared to existing coatings. ON SALE From JAN 2011 Source:Canon.ie

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Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5

Capture
Record everything in beautiful, 1920x1080 high definition MP4 (H.264) format. MP4 is a popular multimedia format that compresses the size of your audio and video, making files small enough to easily transfer to your compatible PC or Mac.
Upload
Swing out the built-in USB arm and connect your camera directly to your compatible PC or Mac. It's the quick and easy way to upload videos and charge your battery without having to hunt for cables.
Share
Show your videos to the world. Just use the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software to pre-select videos and images in the camera and easily upload them to a compatible PC and popular internet sharing sites. No additional software needed.
HD in Your Pocket
At approximately 0.9" thick and 2.2" wide, the bloggie is ultra-compact and easy to carry in your bag or pocket. And don't worry about the lens—it swivels out of the way for protection while not in use.
Unique Swivel Lens
The bloggie camera features a unique lens that swivels up to 270 degrees and instantly powers on the camera when you rotate it outward. It's perfect for spontaneous moments?just grab the camera and start shooting immediately.
Horizontal Playback
The bloggie camera's horizontal playback feature lets you record video while holding the camcorder in its natural, upright position. When you want to play back your movies, simply rotate the camera into a landscape (horizontal) position to take full advantage of the 2.4" LCD screen.



FEATURES

Capture HD MP4 video and 5-megapixel images and upload them directly to the web with the bloggie™ camera. The pocket-sized bloggie camera also features a unique swivel lens that rotates up to 270 degrees, making it easy to self-record a video clip.

1920x1080 HD recording w/5MP still images:
The bloggie™ camera lets you record your favorite moments in High Definition MP4 (H.264) format and features a 5MP CMOS sensor that lets you take crisp 5MP still images. MP4 is a popular multimedia format that compresses the size of your audio and video, making your media files small enough to easily transfer to your compatible PC or Mac. MP4 is also highly compatible with the Web, so you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo or video-sharing Web sites like Photobucket® or YouTube™. (Compatible PC with internet capability required).

Built-in PMB Portable software for easy upload to web1
With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software, the bloggie™ camera makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites1, without the need for any additional software.

SteadyShot® image stabilization
SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Face Detection
Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.

5MP CMOS image sensor:
The integrated 5MP CMOS sensor enables the bloggie™ camera lets you to take sharp 5MP still images in addition to HD MP4 video.

Build-in USB arm for upload/charge5
A built-in USB arm lets you connect your camera directly to your compatible PC/Mac to upload video and/or charge your battery without having to hunt for cables5.

4.5oz lightweight, pocketable design
Approximately 0.75" thick and 2.25" wide, the bloggie™ is ultra-compact and easy to carry with you in your bag or pocket.

4x Digital Zoom:
The bloggie™ camera boasts 4x Digital zoom that lets you move in close and capture the action in crisp detail.

Video Resolution:
With the bloggie™ camera you can enjoy the flexibility of choosing to record and playback in either High Definition (1920x1080/30p, 1280x720/60p & 30p) or Standard Definition (640x480/30p) format.

Tripod mount compatible:
The bloggie™ camera can also be mounted a tripods (sold separately) for added stability when capturing video or still images.

2.4" LCD3 (230k pixels) with full-screen playback
The bloggie™ camera’s horizontal playback feature lets you record video while holding the camcorder in it’s natural, upright position, and when you want to play back your movies, simply rotate the camera into a landscape (horizontal) position to take full advantage of the 2.4” LCD3 display.

Convenient, 270 degree Rotating Lens System
The bloggie™ camera features a unique lens that swivels up to 270 degrees and, when rotated, instantly powers on the camera so you can start recording video or taking still shots immediately.

Individual "Movie" and "Still" buttons and dual capture:
Enjoy the convenience of individual "Movie" and "Still" buttons that allow you to seamlessly switch from video recording to still photo capture with the simple press of a button.

Media Card Slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media.

USB 2.0:
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camera to a compatible PC or Mac for fast transfer of video and still images for editing. (USB cable included)

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