Canon PowerShot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera
September 23, 2009
Canon introduces the new Canon PowerShot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera - 5x Optical Zoom, 3 inch PureColor LCD II Viewfinder – Black with 5x optical zoom and wide angle lens. The images captured in this black cased, compact camera are displayed in a 3” built-in TFT active matrix LCD display. Its dimensions are 10.9 x 4.6 x 7.8cms and weight is about 350grams. Anti-blur and DIGIG4 technologies are implemented in this digital camera.
Images captured can be stored using MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card or MultiMediaCardplus. The images are stored in JPEG, RAW and RAW + JPEG formats whereas digital video is stored in H.264 format. It uses a CCD type optical sensor of size 1/1.7” and supports colour images. Light sensitivity can be set according to the set values. Maximum and minimum shutter speeds of this camera are 1/4000sec and 15sec.
Exposure compensation is done in ±2EV range and in 1/3 EV steps. Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority and shutter-priority are the shooting modes. Metering is done in evaluative, spot AF area, centre-weighted and spot setups. Shooting is done in frame movie mode. White balance can be done automatically as well as in customised styles. Presets for white balance are Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight and Underwater.
Continuous shooting speed of this Canon digital camera is 1.3 frames per second and 0.7 frames per second. Special effects such as Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid and Colour Accent are provided in this camera. The effective sensor resolution of the camera is 14,700,000 pixels.
A 5x zoom lens with a focal length of 6.1mm to 30.5mm is used in this camera. It has a built in lens shield. The zoom adjustment is carried out by a motorized drive. Focus can be adjusted both manually and automatically. The macro focus ranges from 1-50cm. Its lens aperture is F/2.8-4.5. Auto focus is detected by TTL contrast with 9 focus points.
The unit features built-in flash. Various flash modes are fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode and built in red-eye reduction. Its effective flash range is from 0.3 to 4.6m.
Additional features of this camera are Audio recording, direct print, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, PictBridge support, histogram display, AF lock, FE lock, resizing an image and Motion Detection Technology. The self timer sets a delay of 10 sec as well as 2 sec.
The digital camera offers connectivity to USB and composite video/audio output. There is a built-in microphone that works in mono mode. Technology implemented for microphone is electret condenser. A/V cable, USB cable and neck strap are accessories that are added on. Power is supplied with the help of an external battery charger. Operating temperatures of this camera varies from 0° to 40°. Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser and Canon Remote Capture are some of the software provided along with the camera.
Canon PowerShot G10 14.7MP Black Digital Camera is thus a fine product of Canon, provided with all advanced features.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera - 5x Optical Zoom, 3 inch PureColor LCD II Viewfinder - Black |
| Weight | 350 grams |
| Resolution | 14.7 MP |
| Screen size | 3 inches |
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Storage media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Focusing | Auto/Manual |
| Shooting modes | Frame movie mode |
| Shutter speed | Maximum : 1/4000 sec
Minimum : 15 sec |
| Connectivity | USB
composite video/audio |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| File format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG and H.264 |
| Features | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Video function | Yes |
| Voice recording | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| LCD display | Yes |
| Night shot | Yes |
| PictBridge compatibility | Yes |
| In-camera editing | Yes |
| Scene selection modes | Yes |
| Red-eye reduction mode | Yes |
Nikon D700 Digital Camera
September 13, 2009
Nikon D700 Professional Digital Camera, which was launched in 2008, still thrills its professional users with its exclusive features.The 3D color matrix metering II, scene recognition system, advanced colour control settings, active D-lighting, integrated dust reduction system; all grants Nikon D700 a functional versatility and exceptional performance.
A rich image quality is been delivered by D700, with its 12.1 mega pixel FX format CMOS sensor and a sensing area of 23.9mm (h) X 36mm (w). This professional camera offers a broad ISO sensitivity range of 200 to 6400. Nikon's exclusive EXPEED digital image processing is also employed in it. Incredibly low noise is another impressive feature that sooths the ears of professional photographers.
The 3D focus tracking facility of this digital camera precisely captures the stunning moments. It features a high speed performance, with an approximate startup time of 0.12second. The exposure accuracy is remarkable. It has an improved white balance auto-detection and an auto-focus performance. The minute details in shadows and highlights could be captured while maintaining the normal contrast. Furthermore, the ultra-sonic sensor-cleaning minimizes image degradation. The screen too is of high resolution with a wide angle view of 170 degree. It offers a continuous shooting facility of up to 5 frames per second and with an optional multi power battery pack, it could be extended up to 8 frames per second.
The body of Nikon D700 12MP Digital Camera is also attractive with magnesium alloy construction, which offers a dust and moisture protection. Like any other Nikon digital camera it could be used both hand-held or tripod mode as per user's requirement. Nikon D700 measures 5.8x 4.8x3.0 inches and 1.82lb with card and battery.
Built-in image stabilization is not found and hence have to use VR lens. Absence of second CF card slot is another negative but it highly suits for those who look for low noise, high sensitivity and super wide angle.
The reviewers claim it to be as a combination of Nikon's D3 and D300 cameras, which are also high at rating now. This professional digital camera is priced at $2700.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Digital SLR Camera
September 8, 2009
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is another prosumer digital camera that has been incorporated with a high 10x optical zoom lens as well as optical vibration reduction technology. It sports an 8 mega-pixel sensor that is sufficient enough for delivering high quality images. The Nikon Coolpix 8800 8MP Digital SLR Camera features a 10x zoom Nikkor lens with two ED lens elements. This high optical zoom factor enables the user to get close to the subject without moing from the current position. A vibration reduction technology results in sharp blur-free images. With this DSLR, one can take close-up shots of objects situated as close as 3cms owing to the device's macro shooting functionality.
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 Digital SLR Camera is equipped with an Auto Exposure-BBE (AE-BBS) function that programmes the unit to automatically select the best exposure settings for delivering the best shot. It includes a 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD screen with a swivel design for additional convenience and greater visibility even in broad daylight. Images can be recorded in RAW formats. An in-camera image correction feature can be used to remove the red-eye factor. Also a D-Lighting feature is provided by this DSLR that optimises the overexposed and underexposed areas of an image to generate a picture with perfect exposure details. Additionally, it includes a built-in Speedlight and accessory shoe.
With the Nikon Coolpix 8800 Ultra-Zoom DSLR, one can record videos at the rate of 30 frames per second. The in-built microphone enables video recording with sound. A PictureProject software is included with this DSLR camera. Also you can take direct prints as the unit is PictBridge compatible. With its professional grade magnesium alloy body, one does not need to worry about the durability of the camera.
Nikon S1000pj Digital Camera
August 27, 2009
The Nikon S1000pj is the world's first digital camera that is integrated with a projector. The benefits of viewing and sharing pictures and videos using a personal projector is a great experience. Although it has included a projector in the design the camera measures only about 99.5 x 62.5 x 23 mm in dimensions and weighs only 155 grams. The internal memory of 36MB can be increased using SDHC/SD memory cards. This Nikon S1000pj 12MP Digital Camera offers a 2.7-inch LCD monitor for composing and previewing images. It boasts of a 12.1 mega-pixel CCD sensor that delivers high quality large sized images.
Nikon S1000pj Digital Camera comes with 5 image stabilising features that includes lens shift VR IS, Electronic VR IS, Motion detection, best shot selector and ISO 6400 of light sensitivity. The camera's NIKKOR lens offers an optical zoom of 5x that lets you get closer to the subject without moving from the current position. A smart portrait system along with skin softening function allows you to capture beautiful portrait snaps with ease and simplicity. A scene auto selector function has been incorporated, which allows carefree picture taking in a variety of situations. The subject tracking function automatically tracks the movement of the subject automatically and captures every action.
Furthermore, the Nikon S1000pj Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera comes with D-Lighting function that adds the necessary lighting and contrast details to the subject. Objects situated just 3cms away from the lens system can be shot with clarity and precision owing to the unit's macro mode. The in-built projector helps project an image from 5-inches to 40-inches size. Video shooting can be done at the rate of 30fps at a 640 x 480 pixel resolution. This is considered to be an exciting gadget for all the photo lovers here.
Nikon Coolpix S70 Digital Camera
August 21, 2009
Nikon S70 is the latest addition to the Coolpix series of digital cameras. It comes with a 12 mega-pixel CCD sensor that delivers detailed and high resolution images. All the images and videos can be composed on the gadget's 3.5-inch OLED monitor that comes touch sensitive abilities. It measures 96.5 x 60.5 x 20 mm in dimensions and weighs about 140 grams without including the weight of the battery and SD card. The Nikon Coolpix S70 12MP Digital Camera has a 20MB internal memory that can be increased using SD/SDHC memory cards. It provides a 5x optical zoom that enables you to enlarge the image to 5 times its size without causing distortion.
With the Nikon Coolpix S70 Digital Camera, objects as close as 3cms can be captured with precision and clarity via the unit's macro mode. Its automatic tracking functionality keeps the subject in focus even on movement. A D-Lighting feature is capable of adding the perfect amount of detail, contrast and exposure to your photos. Nikon's Smart Portrait System that includes face recognition and skin softening features that result in beautiful portraits. The VR image stabilisation technique works towards minimising the blur caused due to camera shakes during hand-held shooting. A high light sensitivity of ISO 6400 enables a user to indulge in good level night photographing. This compact digicam comes with an auto mode that provides quick and carefree shooting in a range of situations.
The Nikon Coolpix S70 Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera comes with a motion detection feature that provides the facility of capturing sports images with clarity. A blink warning alerts users when the subject blinks. It allows a user to record video in high definition mode at a resolution of 720p. It has a battery life of 200 shots. To be released in September 2009, it is currently priced at $399.99.
