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By admin, on October 3rd, 2010
Modifications enabled with this version
- An issue that, in some rare cases, prevented accurate recording of images captured without interruption in single shooting mode with manual focus and Distortion control enabled has been resolved.
- NOTE: Please transfer off all images written to internal memory before proceeding with this firmware update. This firmware update will ERASE all internal memory.
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By admin, on September 23rd, 2010
 Hasselblad H4D-31 The H4D-31 – the perfect digital medium format alternative for 35mm DSLR photographers and for V-customers who are ready to transition to digital.
Following the enthusiasm with which the H4D-40 has been embraced, Hasselblad was inspired to offer photographers the H4D-31, bringing the ultimate in image quality to high end 35mm DSLR photographers who want to step up to medium format. At the same time, Hasselblad wanted to offer its V-System customers a digital alternative by bundling the H4D-31 with a CF-lens adapter for mounting V-System lenses.
The H4D-31 delivers the same superior image quality that is the hallmark of the Hasselblad name. Thanks, in part, to the combination of its low noise color filters, Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS), with its single color profile, and exquisite performance of the HC/HCD line of lenses, the H4D-31 provides color accuracy, excellent detail and clarity – everything you’d expect from a Hasselblad camera and more.
 Hasselblad HC 80mm Equipped with the same advanced technology as the H4D-40, the H4D-31, features Hasselblad’s True Focus, which provides focusing accuracy throughout the image field – even at close range with shallow depth-of-field. Hasselblad’s innovative use of yaw rate sensor technology solves the challenge of having to focus and recompose in order to acquire a focus point outside the center area of multi-point AF systems. True Focus ensures that photographers quickly and accurately achieve the desired focus at any point.
 Hasselblad CF Lens Adapter Currently shipping, the H4D-31 is available in two configurations, both with the latest version of Hasselblad’s Phocus 2.6 software. The first, designed for high end 35mm DSLR photographers comes bundled with an 80mm lens. The other offers a digital medium format solution for V-System users by bundling the H4D-31 with a CF-lens adapter. Both options are priced at 9,995 Euro (+tax).
By admin, on September 23rd, 2010
Launched in September 2009, the H4D System not only marked a new line of cameras but it introduced new advanced technology to the world of photography with its unique True Focus and Absolute Position Lock features. With access to the renowned HC/HCD lens family, it’s no wonder that the H4D has been so well received. The H4D camera line now offers several different models, including the H4D-40, which was designed to meet the needs of 35mm DSLR users who want to add medium format to their creative tools. The remaining H4D series includes models with 50 and 60 megapixel sensors as well as Hasselblad’s unique multi-shot H4D-50MS.
Always striving to deliver the best camera system in the world to photographers, Hasselblad has introduced two new HC lenses, strengthening the H-System lens family with the new HC 50mm-II and the HC Macro 120mm-II. Both lenses have a new optical design delivering significantly improved
performance. The new lenses are available now.
HC 50mm-II
The HC 50-II, with its moderately wide 35mm-equivalent focal length of 31.4mm, is a versatile, allpurpose lens that can be used for many different applications. The updated optical design provides higher resolution and more even performance over the image area. Close range performance has also
been improved to deliver better performance while maintaining its minimum object-to-image plane distance of 0.6m. The lens features 11 elements in 7 groups, a rear focusing mechanism and a broad aperture range of f/3.5-f/32.
HC Macro 120mm-II
The HC Macro 120-II lens is also a very versatile lens, combining excellent macro capture capabilities (a minimum object-to-image plane distance of 0.39 m and a maximum image scale of 1:1) along with its slightly longer focal length making it ideal for product and portrait photography (35mm equivalent focal length of 73.5mm). Thanks to its updated optical design, the lens offers a number of improvements including higher resolution and better close range performance. Importantly – especially for macro work – the new lens offers improved color correction, with cleaner unsharp areas that are free from color cast. The front focusing lens utilizes 9 element in 9 groups, with an aperture range of f/4-f/45 that, when closed down, provides excellent depth-of-field.
In addition to the introduction of the two new lenses, Hasselblad will soon issue a free firmware update for the H4D system cameras in response to customer feedback and requests.
New H4D functionality extensions
Electronic spirit level:
With this new feature, a 3-dimensional virtual level is displayed on the rear LCD providing users with a guide to easily align the camera in both horizontal (landscape) and vertical (portrait) positions using two different graphical interfaces that automatically change according to the camera’s orientation. Direct feed-back on the levelling is also present in the viewfinder. This is all accomplished via H4D’s precision yaw rate sensors using either the factory-calibrated mode or a user-calibrated setting. HTS 1.5 tilt-and-shift converter users will get a straightforward and accurate starting point for composing for tilt photography.
Preview in tethered mode:
When shooting in tethered mode, users can select to have the preview displayed on the camera’s rear panel LCD for remote viewing directly on the camera.
Information display:
With a simple press of a button, relevant camera information will be displayed on the rear LCD. A new graphical interface gives priority to settings such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the number of remaining frames with other data available as well.
GIL support for H4D-60:
The firmware update adds full support for the Hasselblad Global Image Positioning GPS device to the H4D-60. With this new functionality, the GIL is now supported on all H2D/H3D/H4D cameras.
The firmware update, to be released by the end of this year, can be downloaded free of charge from: www.hasselblad.com.
By admin, on September 23rd, 2010
 New Digital Back for V-System Cameras Hasselblad Introduces New Digital Back for V-System Cameras
V-System users now have an additional option for turning their cameras into a powerful digital capture device with the new 50 megapixel CFV-50.
Transitioning from film to digital imaging is easy for V-System users thanks to the introduction of the CFV-50 – a 50 megapixel back with a sensor that is twice the size of the best 35mm full-frame DSLRs on the market today. The CFV-50 marks the third digital solution for the V-System community, building upon the successful releases of the CFV-16 and the CFV-39.
 Hasselblad V-System In order to ensure an almost seamless conversion to digital, the CFV-50 was custom built to match the design and functionality of the V-cameras. Compatible with virtually all existing V-cameras, including the 202FA/203FE/205FCC models, the CFV-50 offers cable-free operation and optimized integration between back, body and lens.
While easy to use, the CFV-50 offers a number of advanced features including Hasselblad’s DAC lens correction technology for most of the V-System Carl Zeiss lenses. DAC completely corrects for distortion, lateral chromatic aberration and vignetting in exactly the same way as it does for the H-System lenses. Additionally, the CFV-50 takes advantage of the Hasselblad Natural Color Solution, which uses one generic profile and, therefore, delivers accurate colors straight out of the box. The
digital back offers flexibility as well, with square and horizontal format options.
Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the professional photographer. The Hasselblad CFV-50 offers a choice of CF card storage or tethered operation. With these operating and storage options, the photographer is able to select a mode that suits the nature of the work at hand, whether
in the studio or on location.
The CFV-50 Price is 11,990 Euro (+tax). For more information and the opportunity to see the
back in action, please visit the Hasselblad booth in Hall 2.1, Aisle A, Booth 021.
By admin, on September 23rd, 2010
 NX 100 Sample Images
Samsung NX 100 features, 14 MegaPixel resolution, an APS-C Sized CMOS Sensor and 3-inch AMOLED display. It can also record 720p HD Movie and ISO expendable upto 6400. Samsung NX100 also have a inbuilt GPS reciver enables users to geotag photos automatically.
Samsung NX100 Sample Images
Photo Credit SamsungZone @ Flickr
By admin, on September 23rd, 2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC GH2 is a 16.05 Megapixels camera with intuitive touch-control shooting, which is popular with the DMC-G2 for its outstanding usability, The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode is constantly evolving and the Intelligent D-range Control is newly integrated in the DMC-GH2. The Intelligent Resolution has new “EXTENDED” option for more natural looking to be printed in large size.
Click here to view Sample Images taken form DMC GH2 Digital Camera
Lumix DMC-GH2 Sample Images
Lumix DMC-GH2
Panasonic Lumix GH2 Sample Video
By admin, on September 21st, 2010
 Sigma SD 1 The Sigma SD1 is the new flagship of Sigma DSLR Models, the main feature of this camera is 46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor, the body of the camera is made of solid solid magnesium alloy that make it weather-resistant. The 11-point twin-cross AF system and 3″ 460k dot LCD improve speed and picture quality.
[SIGMA SD1 Product Summary]
46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 Full-color image sensor
The 46 megapixel (4,800×3,200×3 layers) 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor featured in the Sigma SD1 captures all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location, ensuring the capture of full and complete color. Using three silicon-embedded layers of photo detectors, stacked vertically to take advantage of silicon’s ability to absorb red, green and blue light at different respective depths, it efficiently reproduces color more accurately, and offers sharper resolution, pixel for pixel, than any conventional image sensor. Since color moire is not generated, the use of a low-pass filter is not required, meaning light and color, generated by the 46 megapixel APS-C X3 direct image sensor is captured with a three-dimensional feel.
Dual TRUE II image processing engine
The SD1 incorporates a dual “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engine which improves the processing speed and overall quality of the final image. The unique image-processing algorithm provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with richly graduated tones.
CF card
The SD1 adopts the TYPE I CF Card. This camera is compatible with the UDMA enabling fast processing of large amounts of data.
* It is not possible to use Microdrives and TYPE II CF cards.
11 point twin cross sensor
The autofocus system features an 11 point twin cross sensor. The shifted twin cross type sensor improves AF accuracy.
Magnesium body
The Sigma SD1 adopts a lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy body designed to withstand rough use and shocks in harsh conditions.
Weather-resistant design
Buttons and connections benefit from O-ring sealing connections to prevent dust and water getting inside the camera body.
Large, highly visible 3.0” TFT color LCD Monitor
The SD1 camera features a 3.0 inch TFT color monitor. This 460,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor benefits from a wide viewing angle, making it easy to check focusing and composition.
Optional lenses
The SD1 can be used with over 40 Sigma lenses such as ultra-wide, ultra-telephoto, macro and fisheyes which adopt the latest technology such as the FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, SLD glass, Aspherical lenses, Sigma’s own unique Optical Stabilizer function, Hyper Sonic Motor and Sigma’s Super Multi Layer Coating. They meet the various and demanding requirements of all types of photographers.
[SIGMA SD1 : Major Specifications]
| Format |
Interchangeable lens SLR camera |
| Storage Media |
Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Image Sensor Size |
24×16mm |
| Lens Mount |
SIGMA SA bayonet mount |
| Compatible Lenses |
SIGMA SA mount interchangeable lenses |
| Angle of View |
Equivalent to approx. 1.5 times the focal length of the lens (for 35mm cameras) |
| Image Sensor |
X3 direct image sensor (CMOS) |
| Effective Pixels |
46MP (4,800×3,200×3 layers) |
| Aspect Ratio |
3 : 2 |
| Viewfinder Typ |
Pentaprism SLR viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
98% vertical, 98% horizontal |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.95x (50mmF1.4 – ∞) |
| Eye point |
18mm |
| Diopter Adjustment Range |
-3.0 dpt – +1.5 dpt |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL phase difference detection system |
| AF Point |
11 points twin cross sensor |
| AF Operating Range |
EV -2 to +19 (ISO100) |
| Focus Mode |
Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual |
| Focusing Screen |
Fixed, all matt screen |
| Mirror |
Quick return |
| Depth of Field Preview |
Depth of field preview button |
| AF Point Selection |
Automatic Selection, Manual Selection |
| Active AF point indicator |
Superimposed in viewfinder |
| Focus Lock |
Shutter Release Halfway-Down position |
| Built-in Flash |
Manual Pop-up Built-in flash, GN11 (17mm lens angle covered) |
| Flash Metering System |
S-TTL Auto Flash |
| Flash Compensation |
±3EV (1/3 stop increments) |
| Compatible Flashguns |
EF-610 DG SUPER, EF-610 DG ST, EM-140DG |
| Sync Terminal |
Available |
| Flash Connectivity |
Hot shoe (contact X synchronization at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact) |
| LCD Monitor |
Type : TFT color LCD monitor, Monitor Size : 3.0″, LCD Pixels : Approx. 460,000 |
| Dimensions |
145.5 mm/5.7″ (W) × 112.5 mm/4.4″(H) × 80.0 mm/3.1″ |
| Weight |
TBD |
| * The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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