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By admin, on July 27th, 2012
 Canon recently announced its first APS-C sensor based mirrorless camera and from Nikon we have Nikon V1 system with 1 inch sensor, read the comparison review below and find out which one is better and why, share your thoughts with us
Sensor and image processor:
Nikon V1 uses 1 inch 10 Megapixel CMOS sensor and Expeed 3 image processor, Canon EOS M uses 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and latest DIGIC 5 image processor.
 sensor size comparison
ISO, Noise Levels & Dynamic Range
Large sensors produce low noise and higher dynamic range. Canon EOS sensor offers standard ISO sensitivity up to 12800 for still image shooting and expandable up to 25600, on the other hand Nikon small 1 inch sensor offers standard ISO sensitivity up to 3200 and expandable up to 6400 only.
AF system
Nikon V1 features the 135 AF point system with Phase and contrast detection AF, Canon EOS M comes with 35 point AF system with Phase and contrast detection AF system and with EOS M photographers can simply touch the display to pinpoint the area on which the camera should focus and instantly capture a still image.
The V1 AF system is very fast and you do 10 fps shooting with full time AF tracking, the speed of EOS M is limited to 4.3 fps only.
Shutter Speed – If we look at the type of shutter used and shutter speed in both the camera, the Nikon V1 comes out as a clear winner
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Shutter Type |
Continuous shooting |
Shutter |
| Min |
Max |
| Nikon 1 |
Mechanical + Electronic |
10 fps – Mech. Shutter60fps – Elect. shutter |
30 sec |
1/16000 sec |
| Canon EOS M |
Mechanical |
4.2 fps |
60 sec |
1/4000 sec |
Video
Nikon offer Full HD Video recording at 60 fps, Canon EOS M Full HD video recording is limited to 30 fps only, at HD mode you can select 60 fps speed, Both camera offers full time AF during movie mode.
Display
Nikon V1 with Fixed 3″ TFT LCD with 920,000 screen dots, whereas Canon EOS M comes with Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II (approximately 1,040,000 dots) that features multi-touch operation allowing users to do “pinch-to-zoom” and “swiping” to scroll between pictures and Touch AF technology for video and still shooting.
Flash:
Canon EOS M is Compatible with all Canon Speedlite accessories including the new Speedlite 600EX and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT.
Nikon V1 has only one option the Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight made for Nikon 1 series camera.
Viewfinder:
No viewfinder or any option available for Canon EOS M Mirrorless camera.
Nikon V1 offers 1440k dot TFT EVF, good option for viewfinder lovers.
Overall conclusion: If you are looking for a compact camera system with DSLR image quality, Buy Canon EOS M.
Nikon 1 system is recommended for sport & Action Photographers, it features advance AF system and continuous shooting up to 60fps, but remember the sensor size is small compared to Canon EOS M, so you get limited dynamic and ISO range.
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By admin, on July 16th, 2012
Upcoming announcement – A quick reminder, both Canon and Panasonic ready to announce new products,
Canon Mirrorless camera with APS-C sensor and some new lenses may be announced at July 23rd, take a look at Canon Mirrorless system rumored specification (below), see more – canon mirrorless rumor
Canon Mirrorless Specification
- Two Cameras coming soon, with different Sensor size one similar to Canon G1 X and other APS-C format
- DIGIC V image processor
- Phase and Contrast detect AF
- 14 & 24 megapixels
- EF compatibility, but not EF mount.
- EVF on one camera
- 3-5 Lenses announced at launch.
 Panasonic on July 23rd will announce Panasonic G5, LX7 and few more compacts, based on latest rumors Panasonic G5 will have same sensor as G3 with some new / improved functions, the LX7 pro-compact camera will feature bit bigger sensor or may be 1 inch sensor same as Sony RX 100, Stay with us on twitter and Facebook and we will soon update you as we get any new information. see more Panasonic Rumors
By admin, on July 12th, 2012
 Nikon finally announced the development of rumored 800mm Lens, Nikon 800mm lens features maximum aperture of f/5.6, and will be fully compatible with Nikon FX-format cameras, this lens is scheduled to be on display at Photokina 2012.
Press Release – Nikon Netherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 12, 2012 Nikon today announced the development of a cutting edge super telephoto fixed focal length and will be incorporated into the NIKKOR lens line full frame (FX). The AF-S 800 mm, with an open aperture of f/5.6 and a reduction of vibration, will be fully compatible with the autofocus system all cameras Nikon FX-format. The new lens has been developed to further strengthen the line of NIKKOR super telephoto lenses. Have the largest focal length NIKKOR AF and has been designed taking into account the requirements of wildlife photographers, photojournalists and sports photographers. In addition to superior optical performance, the goal is resistant to water and dust. “We are excited to introduce a new milestone in the development of NIKKOR during major sporting events this summer,” said Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Services at Nikon Europe . “It reflects our philosophy of making ‘words into action’ for wildlife photographers, photojournalists and sports photographers in the world,” he adds. There will be a prototype of the new target professional photographers during the Open Golf Championship at the Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire (England) between 19 and 22 July 2012. Nikon has been an official sponsor of the Open Championship since 1993. Also, those attending Photokina 2012, the image exposure and the world’s largest photography to be held in Cologne (Germany) between 18 and 23 September, will see the target. Earlier this month, Nikon announced that the Global production of NIKKOR interchangeable lens camera had reached seventy million and that the world’s AF-S equipped with Silent Wave Motor (SWM), the autofocus motor developed by Nikon, had reached thirty million. This year, Nikon has introduced three professional D-SLR FX-format: the flagship Nikon D4, Nikon D800 and the Nikon D800E, which offer a resolution and amazing image quality. Nikon Corporation announced at a later date marketing and the recommended retail price to the public, as well as more technical specifications.
By admin, on July 10th, 2012
Nikon new patent surfaced over the web, a new 300mm F2.8 Lens with built-in low pass filter, In general optical low-pass filters (OLPF) are used to eliminate color Moire fringes in images,
Patent details translated by google
Self-interpretation and summary, Patent Document
- Patent Publication No. 2012-128155
- 2012.7.5 Release Date
- 2010.12.15 filing date
- OLPF (optical low-pass filter)
- Reduce the false color and moiré
- Resolving power of high-frequency part is degraded
- And incorporated into the camera body, lens performance can not be achieved at all
- Interchangeable lenses
- Having a residual aberration
- Nikon patents
- Having a body side and the lens side OLPF
- Resolving power lens to optimize the separation width of the birefringent plate (OLPF)
- Incident light is separated into two beams
- To be in the opposite direction, or the same direction separated
- Lens
- F = 293.8mm focal length
- Angle of 8.3 deg.
- Fno. 2.88
- Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups sheet
- 2.8μm pixel pitch corresponding
- OLPF the lens
- Six group lens configuration 2
- 11.3μm pitch corresponding pixel
See more – Nikon Patent News
src – egami (japanese website)
By admin, on June 26th, 2012
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit with his big collection Nikon DSLRs and lenses. NASA always prefer Nikon cameras for outer space, but why so many DSLRs required? NASA crew works on many different projects on outer space and as you can see in image below to capture perfect panoramas in space more than one DSLR is required.
via gadgetbox
By admin, on June 22nd, 2012
 Nikon D800E vs Nikon D800 image comparison test done by Rob Galbraith, Nikon D800E image have more details compared to Nikon D800, but the straight out JPEG from Nikon D800E also showing moiré pattern in some images.
 The Red stitching of the shoe is more clear compared to Nikon D800, The Nikon D800E have more details compared to Nikon D800.
 The RAW output and the JPEG, the D800 JPEG have very little amount of moiré (due to weak AA filter) but Nikon D800E JPEG have more, the RAW output of both the camera look similar and almost moiré-free, but some digonal lines/marks in D800E still visible. Both NEF/RAW files converted in Photo Ninja.
See What DxOMark Lab said about Nikon D800E vs D800 Comparison Test
The absence of AA filter allows the D800E to theoretically snap pictures with sharper resolution, and it allows the camera to preserve even more details…see more about the test – Nikon D800E at DxOMark Lab
Image Credit and News Source – robgalbraith.com / Via – fotoactualidad.com
Buy Nikon D800 from Amazon | Buy Nikon D800E at Amazon
By admin, on June 22nd, 2012
Nikon D800E overall sensor score is just 1 point above the Nikon D800 score, see the details below
Color Depth: Under ISO 100 the Nikon D800E score is 0.3 bits better than the Nikon D800, the slight difference of both the camera it is not distinguishable to the human eye.
Dynamice Range: Nikon D800 Dynamic range score is is bit better by 0.1 EV.
Low-Light ISO: The low light score of Nikon D800 is 2853 and Nikon D800E is 2979 ISO, This ISO gain by the D800E is so small that it is within measurement tolerances.
Conclusion from DxOMark
The absence of AA filter allows the D800E to theoretically snap pictures with sharper resolution, and it allows the camera to preserve even more details.
The one-point spread between Nikon’s D800E and the D800 is so small that it can be considered a draw – the two are practically identical. Both cameras had exceptional performances in every DxOMark sensor quality category, and will almost certainly exceed the expectations of photographers.
Nikon D800E score is the best camera score ever recorded at DxOMark Lab, Nikon D800E captures the Top position in Sensor ranking list, the second DSLR in the list is Nikon D800 and the third is Phase One IQ180 (Digital Back)3
Buy Nikon D800 from Amazon | Buy Nikon D800E at Amazon
Via – DxOMark Lab
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