Nikon Coolpix A is a camera with a big WOW factor, it features 16.2MP ‘DX’ format CMOS sensor, 28mm fixed F2.8 lens, no optical low-pass filter for super sharp images and standard ISO range of 100-6400, expandable upto 12,800 and 25,600. take a look at the major specification below
Nikon Coolpix A Major Specification
16.2MP ‘DX’ format CMOS sensor
18.5mm (28mm equivalent) F2.8 lens
ISO 100-6400 (with 12,800 and 25,600 equivalent extension settings)
3.0″ 920k dot LCD
14-bit uncompressed NEF Raw shooting capability
Up to 4fps continuous shooting
1080p movies at 24, 25 or 30fps
i-TTL compatible hotshoe
The all-glass 18.5mm (28mm equivalent) prime lens has an f/2.8 aperture, allowing users to shoot with a shallow depth of field to blur backgrounds for professional-looking photos. Even when the sun goes down, the lens offers the ability to turn a fleeting glance into a flattering moonlit portrait with just a press of the shutter. Always ready for the spontaneous moment, the camera’s quick AF performance and 4 frames-per-second (fps) burst help users to consistently capture any moment with outstanding image quality.
COOLPIX A also offers advanced settings to allow shooters to have complete creative control to master nearly any shooting situation. With multiple Scene Modes, a familiar manual focus ring, full manual exposure controls (P,S,A,M), and the ability to shoot RAW/NEF image files, even a simple snapshot can be transformed into artistic expression.
The COOLPIX A will be available in March 2013 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $1099.95 and will be offered in Black and Silver.
According to latest rumors Nikon is expected to announce Nikon coolpix A and P330, The Coolpix A will be a APS-C format camera and Nikon coolpix P330 is a regular update over the old Nikon P310 model.
The Coolpix A and will be priced at ¥120,000 (around $1,200, US prices will be lower), the P330 will be priced around ¥45,000.
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For those who don’t know Aptina – Today Aptina is one of the major rising brand in sensor manfecturing, Nikon 1 series camera uses sensor made by Aptina, According to latest news release issued today via businesswire, Aptina announced that it has signed a patent cross-license agreement with Sony, which provides each company with access to the other’s patent portfolio.
Press Release
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aptina today announced that it has signed a patent cross-license agreement with Sony, which provides each company with access to the other’s patent portfolio.
Aptina and Sony have built industry leading patent portfolios that include seminal image sensor patents covering image capture and processing methods. These technologies are fundamental to the world’s growing image sensor industry, with sales of over two billion units annually, and found in almost every consumer electronics device including smart phones, automobiles, tablets, televisions, gaming platforms, medical equipment and digital cameras.
This cross-license agreement enables these two innovation leaders to operate freely and use each other’s patented inventions to advance the pace of development for cameras and other imaging applications. The cooperation fostered by the cross-license reinforces the ability of both companies to provide compelling imaging solutions to their customers.
“Patents and innovation are a critical component of Aptina’s strategy, and Aptina’s patent portfolio is the largest and strongest in the image sensor industry,” said Bob Gove, President and CTO of Aptina. “We believe that this powerful blend will advance technology to realize our goal of enabling consumers to capture beautiful images and visual information.”
Aptina, the foundational CMOS imaging company, began within Micron Technology in 2001 with acquisitions of early CMOS imaging companies Photobit and then Avago Technologies’ image sensor business. Aptina became an independent company in 2009. Aptina delivers advanced CMOS imaging solutions to all major imaging markets and is the leading supplier in many markets including the rapidly growing automotive market.
Nikon D7100 vs Canon 7D Specification comparison review, Nikon D7100 features higher megapixel sensor, No optical low pass filter but limited burst speed.
Sensor
Nikon D7100 features newly developed 24.1-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor and Canon 7D features 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, Nikon D7100 is bit larger sensor and features more megapixel than Canon 7D.
No Optical Low Pass Filter
Due to no optical low pass filter the Nikon D7100 will capture more details, color and have less noise at high ISO.
ISO
Nikon D7100 features broad ISO range compared to Canon 7D, you get ISO 50-25,600, Canon 7D is limited to 100-12800.
Auto-Focus
Nikon D7100 features 51 point advance AF system with 15 cross type points, Canon 7D offers all cross-type 19-point autofocus system. So you get more cross AF points in Canon 7D.
Continuous Shooting Speed
Canon 7D have better Continuous shooting speed compared to Nikon D7100. (6fps vs 8fps)
For continuous shooting sequences, the 7D can capture bursts of up to 126 JPEGs (large) when using UDMA CF memory cards, or 15 when shooting RAW files.
With Nikon D7100 you get rapid six frames-per-second (fps) burst speed in 1.3X crop mode.
Video
Nikon D7100 features full HD video recording at 60fps with contrast detect AF system, Canon 7D Full HD is limited to 30fps only and no contrast AF or Phase AF available during video shooting.
Display
Nikon D7100 features bigger and better display.
Other features
In-camera HDR mode in D7100
Nikon include Selective Colour, Miniature, High and Low Key, Silhouette, Colour Sketch and Night Vision effects.
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Nikon Coolpix A is a camera with a big WOW factor, it features 16.2MP ‘DX’ format CMOS sensor, 28mm fixed F2.8 lens, no optical low-pass filter for super sharp images and standard ISO range of 100-6400, expandable upto 12,800 and 25,600. take a look at the major specification below
