Posted 02 September 2010 by N. A. Hilal
Filed under: Camera Lenses
Sony expands its A-Mount lens line-up for α DSLR cameras with three new lenses—a Carl Zeiss® Distagon T 24mm F2 ZA SSM (model SAL24F20Z), a DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (model SAL35F18) and an 85mm F2.8 SAM (model SAL85F28).
Along with the a33 and a55 cameras, Sony also introduced Alpha SLR-A560 featuring Multi-frame Noise Reduction, Sweep Panorama™ mode, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1920×1080 60i video capture. This 14.2 megapixel α560 camera also offers Quick AF Live View, 7fps continuous shooting and Auto HDR. The α560 camera body and 18-55mm kit lens will cost about $750 and will be available in October. With the body only, it will cost about $650. Other key features: Sony Exmor ™APS HD CMOS sensor and …
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Along with the new SLT-A33, Sony also announced the new Alpha SLT-A55V DSLR camera which also boasts the new Translucent Mirror Technology™. Expected to be available in October for $750 (body only) and about $850 (body and 18-55mm zoom lens), the SLT-A55V can shoot continuously at up to 10 frames per second. Highlights: a 16.2 megapixel Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, background defocusing effects, Full-time Live View, a 3-inch 921,600 Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ® high-speed image processing engine, ultra-high ISO sensitivity (ISO 100-12,800), Auto HDR, 3D Sweep …
Expected to be available in September for $650 (body only) or $750 ( body and 18-55mm zoom lens), the new Sony Alpha SLT-A33 DSLR camera adopts Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology™, which achieves the highest-level of auto focus speed for both still image and movie shooting. Highlights: 14.2 megapixel Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, Full-time Live View, a 3-inch 921,600 Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ® high-speed image processing engine, ultra-high ISO sensitivity (ISO 100-12,800), Auto HDR, 3D Sweep Panorama™ technology, and many more.
The PICSIO GC-WP10 features Full HD video, excellent low-light performance, a three-inch touch screen for easy operation and playback viewing, and compatibility with Eye-Fi cards for Wi-Fi connectivity. And for the ultimate in versatility, the GC-WP10 is waterproof to a depth of 10 feet/3 meters (IPX8 certified) for worry-free recording underwater, on the slopes or in the rain. PICSIO’s CMOS image sensor captures stills at up to five-megapixel native resolution without interpolation. It also records up to 1920 x 1080p/30 fps Full HD video with image stabilization for enjoyment on an HDTV via the camera’s HDMI output. Users can select from four different recording resolutions: Full HD 1080 (1920 x 1080/30p), HD 720 (1280 x 720/60p), iFrame (960 x 540/30p) and Quarter High Definition (960 x 540/30p).
Kodak introduced the new KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera, a pocket-size video camera featuring a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, on-camera editing and Kodak’s exclusive Share Button. Available in Smoke Gaze (Black), Chrome, Wine Country (Magenta), Cabana (Orange) and Spa Blue (Teal) for US $229.95, the PLAYTOUCH also features: 5 MP HD still pictures; Built-in digital image stabilization; Built-in USB arm; Smart face tracking technology; LCD glare shield feature; External stereo microphone jack; 4 capture effects; HDMI output (HDMI cable included); Up to 10 hours of HD video with …
Canon launched a new EOS 7D Studio Version DSLR Camera, ideal for professional school and event photographers which features four levels of “locking” camera controls for studio environments. In addition to the “locking” feature on the new EOS 7D Studio Version, the Company is also introducing a Canon Barcode Solution, which links customer data directly with the image file so that it can be maintained throughout the entire workflow process, ideal for school photographers, forensic and medical photo …
Kodak introduced the new KODAK EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera featuring Kodak’s exclusive Share Button that allows consumers to tag pictures and videos directly on the camera for effortless uploading to popular social networking sites including FACEBOOK, KODAK Gallery, FLICKR, ORKUT, and YOUTUBE. Pictures can also be tagged to email and to send to any KODAK PULSE Digital Frame. Expected to be available this fall for US $199.95 MSRP in silver, red, purple and blue, the M590 also features 5X optical zoom, Built-in image stabilization, Kodak’s Face Recognition feature, Kodak’s Smart Capture feature, 2.7-inch bright LCD with KODAK Color Science technology, Li-Ion rechargeable batteries and in-camera charging, HD picture and video capture, and Uses MICROSD/MICROSDHC Card.