Olympus E-420 Digital Camera
April 30, 2009
Olympus has introduced the Olympus E-420 Digital Camera, which is the world's smallest digital SLR. This Olympus E-420 10MP Digital Camera comes with a picture resolution of 10 mega-pixels, a higher picture resolution delivers better quality pictures. This DSLR measures 129.5 x 91 x 53 mm in dimension and weighs about 380 grams. CompactFlash type I and II are the storage media compatible with this device. Images can be previewed on the camera's 2.7-inch LCD screen that has a display resolution of 230000 pixels. It includes a 4.3-inch Live MOS sensor and an eye-level single-lens viewfinder. The Live View and autofocus feature allows the photographers to hold the camera away from their faces at various angles before firing the shot. It also comes with autofocus functionality.
The Olympus E-420 Digital Camera is compatible with the Olympus FL-36R and FL-50R wireless electronic flashes; these flashes when combined with the DSLR renders multi-flash photography possible. It comes with Face Detection and Shadow Detection technology, which help in bringing out the best in individual and group portrait snaps. Continuous shooting can be done at the rate of 3.5 frames per second. The sensitivity range is also quite broad ranging between ISO 100 – 1600. This digital SLR uses TruPic III Image Processor that provides faster processing time and exceptional noise reductions. You can also preview the depth of field for obtaining maximum control over the image. Additionally the bracketing function allows you to choose the best snap. You can also pre-check the white balance and exposure compensation.
Olympus E-420 Dust-Resistant Digital SLR Camera comes with a Dust Reduction System that prevents dust from getting accumulated on the lens system. It also offers 18 shooting modes for greater photographing flexibility. All types of shaky images are automatically corrected by the Digital Image Stabilisation technique. This compact DSLR comes with all the necessary features that provides you the facility to click away photos anywhere and everywhere.
Samsung PL10 Digital Camera
April 29, 2009
Samsung PL10 Digital Camera, also known as the Samsung CL5 is a digital camera that comes with an integrated MP3 player. The Samsung PL10 9MP Digital Camera measures 92.8 x 59.7 x 19.4 mm and measures just about 101 grams. It comes with an image resolution of 9 mega-pixels. A 9 mega-pixel resolution delivers good quality images. The camera's internal memory capacity can be increased using SD and SDHC memory cards. For previewing images the camera's 2.7-inch LCD screen that has a screen resolution of 230000 pixels can be used. The camera runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
The Samsung PL10 Digital Camera offers a high sensitivity of about ISO 3200, a higher light sensitivity ascertains better image quality in low light conditions. The shutter speed of this camera ranges between 16 and 1/2000 seconds. This portable digital camera provides around 5 white balance settings and automatic red-eye correction factor. The macro focus range starts at 5cms, while the normal focus range starts at 80cms. Additionally it comes with a video-out port and a USB socket for viewing the images and movies on the television as well as the computer respectively. Video is recorded at the rate of 20fps at a maximum video resolution of 800x600 pixels.
The Samsung PL10 Compact Digital Camera is integrated with a MP3 player. It includes many advanced features such as Face Recognition feature that senses and focuses on the faces perfectly for one of the best portrait photos. The Perfect Portrait System ensures that the best features of the photo is enhanced. A Smart Auto function ensures that the correct mode is chosen as per the surroundings. A Frame Guide function provides you with the flexibility to compose your photos. This digital camera is expected to cost about £179.
Samsung WB500 Digital Camera
April 28, 2009
Samsung has announced a superzoom and compact camera that comes with fantastic functionalities. This Samsung WB500 10MP Digital Camera, measures 105 x 61.4 x 36.5mm in dimension. It has a weight of about 219 grams excluding the weight of battery and memory card. This camera offers a picture resolution of 10.2 mega-pixels. Idealistically a higher picture resolution is expected to deliver higher quality images. This camera has an internal memory of 30MB, which can be expanded up-to 4GB using SD memory cards. Images can be previewed on the camera's 2.7-inch LCD display that has a 230000 pixels resolution.
Samsung WB500 Ultra-Zoom Digital Camera uses the famous Schneider Zoom Lens System that offers a whooping 10x optical zoom. Such a high optical zoom is ideal for capturing wildlife. Its digital zoom is 5x, however the digital zoom may result in distorted image. It's focal length ranges between 4.2-42 mm which is equivalent to 24-240 mm in a 35mm film camera. Using the camera's macro mode, you can shoot images that are as close as 5cms with precision and ease. The maximum sensitivity offered by this camera is ISO 3200; the light sensitivity helps deliver good quality images even in dimly lit conditions. High definition movie recording facility is offered by this portable digital camera. The max video resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels and the recording rate is 30 frames per second.
Samsung WB500 Digital Camera includes Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Blink Detection, Self Shot and Beauty Shot technology. All these technologies ensure one of the best possible images. None of your memories will be misses or go unshot or unrecorded. Any kind of shaky images that occur due to camera shakes is automatically corrected by the camera's Dual Image Stabilisation technology. Additionally the Smart Album function allows you add your favourite photos in its album. The exceptional feature of this digital camera is its Frame Guide function that allows you to compose the photo even before it is shot. Hence you can now compose and set the photos as you wish. This camera is expected to cost around £229.
Two American Photographers Secure Pulitzer Prizes
April 27, 2009
In the Feature Photography Category of the Pulitzer Prizes 2009 that was announced a week back, New York Times photographer, Damon Winter won for his memorable photograph series depicting Barack Obama's presidential campaign's multiple facets. Although he had shot numerous remarkable photographs of the American President, the most memorable one arguably was a photograph of Obama speaking at Widener University in Chester, in Pennsylvania, daring a rainstorm.
Another remarkable photograph captured by him was again an Obama picture depicting him speaking to veterans in San Antonion, in the backdrop of the American winter.
Consequently, the Breaking News Photography award was clutched by Miami Herald's Patrick Farrell for his presentation of Haiti in the aftermath of Ike the Hurricane. 'Impeccably composed pictures of despair' was the atatement of the jury on the works of Farrell.
Of the lot, the best addressed was the picture of a desperate father with the body of his 4 year old that got killed in the devastating floods, closely followed by another one that showed the silhouette of Veronica Louis, a malnourished 16 pound weighing four year old girl child. Another image of his that caught the attention of many was that featuring a woman washing her dishes and clothes in the muddy flood water.
Both the photographers had used digital cameras to shoot the images. Surprisingly, not one accolade was handed out for one of the most significant story of the year 2008 – the global economic recession. Many are of the view that this can be considered as a criticism of the press for not coming up with timely warning before the debacle.
Panasonic DMC-GH1 Digital Camera
April 27, 2009
Panasonic's first camera to use Micro Four Thirds System; the Panasonic DMC-G1, now has a big brother, the Panasonic DMC-GH1 Digital Camera. This one adds a gentle and soft touch to to photos and movies and enhances your images with the beauty of high definition service. It comes with a new Micro System of interchangeable lens system that provides you the facility of getting creative with your images thus managing to fulfil most of the user expectations. This digital camera measures 124.0x89.6x45.2 mm in dimensions and weighs about 385 grams. The Panasonic DMC-GH1 12MP Digital Camera comes with a Micro Four Thirds mount and a Live MOS Sensor. The image resolution offered by this camera is 12.1 mega-pixels, a higher resolution is expected to provide superior quality images. For previewing images the camera offers a wide-viewing angle 3-inch TFT LCD screen that comes with a display resolution of 460000 pixels.
The Panasonic DMC-GH1 Digital Camera uses the Venus Engine HD Image processing system that offers full HD movie recording. This image processor also offers high signal to noise ratio as the image processing engine checks and reduces noise factor to the maximum. Due to the energy efficiency of this engine, long-time AVCHD movie recording is possible. Panasonic's Lumix G Micro System's 1440000-pixel equivalent Live View finder provides results that are similar to an Optical Viewfinder. Thus it can display information about the various settings and users can view it without losing the focus on the subject. Additionally an in-built eye sensor activates the viewfinder as soon as the user looks into it. As the live Viewfinder as well as the LCD provide 100% field of view, it is very easy while the user is trying to compose a shot as you can check the and adjusts the framing.
The Panasonic DMC-GH1 HDMI Compatible Digital Camera features a Creative Mode that allows you to choose and adjust the shutter speed and aperture manually. An iA mode performs all the necessary settings adjustments, for the best shots. Users can also customise and personalise their cameras. The images and videos can be viewed on the Panasonic's VIERA TV but just inserting the memory card into the TV's SD/SDHC card slot. The camera can also be connected to the television via an optional HDMI cable. This camera features Dolby Digital Stereo Creator for recording high quality audio. Thus with this camera Panasonic has managed to satisfy a lot of photo enthusiasts out there.
