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Samsung Camera and Lenses Coming on Photokina 2014

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We have created a list of camera and lenses that may arrive on photokina 2014 (September), one thing you should know that Samsung already announced the entry level mirrorless such as Samsung NX mini, Samsung NX3000 and mid-range entry level camera like Samsung NX30, but the only camera left is Samsung NX1, NX1 is said to be Samsung prime APS-C machine.

Samsung Camera and Lenses Coming on Photokina 2014

So we may see Samsung NX 1, Nikon D9300 and Canon 7D Mark II during  photokina event.

+1 The list will be updated time to time as any new information surfaced over the web, Stay with us on Facebook and Google plus, more update coming soon. | See more Samsung Rumors

Canon Patent: Focus Ring Movement Guide

Canon latest patent says that in camera display system will show focus ring guide during manual focus mode.  In the display unit virtual ring will guide you the direction of rotation to acquire focus quickly and accurately on the subject.

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Patent details

Description and self-interpretation of the patent literature

  • Patent Publication No. 2014-89329
    • Publication date 2014.5.15
    • Filing date 2012.10.30
  • Canon patents
    • I get information on the rotation direction of the focus ring
    • I get the image of the near side and the image of the far side of the optimum than the current position
    • I displays an image corresponding to the direction of rotation of the focus ring
    • Upon detecting the rotation of the focus ring, to release the image display

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Sony RX100 M3 vs Canon G1X Mark II

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Sony RX100 M3 vs Canon Canon G1X Mark II, the Sony RX100 M3 comes with a 1 inch sensor on the other hand the Canon G1X Mark II have a 1.5 inch sensor, the more sensor area means more light gathering area and hence you get noise free images and more color + contrast at high ISO range compared to the competitor… take a look at the major difference below

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We already discussed the benefit of larger sensor, now lets talk about the lens. The Canon offers more optical zoom lens (2x more) compared to Sony RX100 M3 but Sony offers better aperture range compared to Canon. Bright lenses delivers bit more light to the sensor.

Zoom + Macro mode: Canon offers more zoom lens + better macro mode compared to Sony RX100 M3.

Hybrid Image Stabilization: Both camera features Hybrid Image stabilization modes, Canon G1X Mark II offers IS for wide range of movements >> Panning IS, Macro (Hybrid), Dynamic IS mode (video work) and final Powered IS for tele zoom, we are bit un-confimred but Sony RX100 M3 also features 5 axis based IS system, no more details available.

Advance AF system: Both camera have same type of contrast detect AF system, but the Canon G1X Mark II comes with more AF point hence you get more screen area under AF

Shutter Range: Canon G1X Mark II have bit broad shutter range compared to RX100 M3.

Top Continuous shooting speed: Sony features 2X more continuous shooting speed (10 fps) than Canon G1X Mark II, hence for sports-shooter we recommend RX100 M3 camera.

Video: Sony RX100 M3 shoot Full HD videos 60fps and able to record it at high-quality XAVC S format, which uses a Long GOP (Group of Pictures) structure, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression is also available., and other major feature is linear PCM audio compression option available in RX100 M3 camera. Canon G1X Mark II records Full HD videos @ 30fps in the Internet-friendly MP4 format.

Display: Canon G1X Mark II have 3.0″ 1,040k-dot capacitive touchscreen LCD display unit, that moves on multiple direction on the other hand RX100 M3 have 3.0″ 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD.

Viewfinder: Sony RX100 M3 features advance 1440k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF with eye sensor, no viewfinder present in Canon GX Mark II.

Ease of use: Sony RX100 M3 is very pocket-table camera and easily fits in your tight jeans without any problem, the Canon G1X Mark II need a jacket pocket.

Price Factor: Both camera available at approx same price tag – $799 (MSRP), no major difference here.

Connectivity: Both camera features WiFi and NFC connectivity.

Verdict: Yes Canon will give you better image quality due to its larger sensor + you get bit more flexibility due to the more optical zoom lens and better macro mode. But Sony gives you ultra compact design,  fast continuous shooting mode and excellent video recording mode with high-quality XAVC S format recording option.

if you are a travel / street photographer and need a ultra slime camera for your pocket than Sony RX100 M3 is a excellent choice.

Buy / Pre-order Canon G1X Mark II from Amazon || B&H || Buy Pre-order RX100 M3 at Amazon | B&H |

Canon Camera Coming on Photokina 2014 [Rumor]

Photokina-2014 Yes we have collected all the rumors surfaced over past few months and update our list once again, keep in mind all these camera mentioned below are juts rumored cameras and not a real product…

Canon 7D Mark II: We have heard the news few weeks ago that Canon 7D Mark II announcement is delayed due to some technical enhancement (see here) and canon may announce its high-end APS-C format DSLR on Photokina 2014.

Canon EOS 750D / Rebel T6i – Canon 750D and T6i is also rumored to announce soon with new sensor (possibly same as Canon 70D)  and advance AF system, the camera will also feature vari-angle LCD display and built in WiFi with NFC connectivity.

Canon 150D / SL2 – The upcoming semi-entry level camera from Canon aka SL2 and 150D is rumored to have new sensor but the AF system will remain same. Canon G17: Canon G17 is also rumored to be announced with a newly developed 1 inch sensor and bright aperture zoom lens.

Canon SX60 HS/IS: Canon SX50HS successor is rumored to have a 100X OR 60X optical zoom lens (not confirmed yet), possible announcement date is June OR Sep 2014 (Photokina 2014).

Canon High -End DSLR: Canon may update one of its full-frame DSLR soon (6D Mk II or 5D Mk IV or 1DX Mk II), according to a latest rumors surfaced Canon is testing a new FF DSLR body with professional photographers of NYC …see details here, we may see a major announcement on Photokina 2014 or Q1 of 2015

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Nikon 1 Lens Patent 10-145mm Lens

Nikon 1 lens latest patent surfaced over the web, the Nikon is 10-145mm F4-5.6 of the patent is pending, see the details below
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Description and self-interpretation of the patent literature

  • 2014-89283 – Patent Publication No. 2014-89293
    • Publication date 2014.5.15
    • Filing date 2012.10.30
  • Example 2
    • The zoom ratio 14.13
    • Focal length f = 10.30-145.50mm
    • Fno. 4.08-5.71
    • Half angle ω = 39.62-3.01 °
    • Image height Y = 8.00mm
    • 112.60-162.60mm total length
    • 5-group zoom of positive and negative TadashiTadashiTadashi

Fujifilm X100s vs Nikon Coolpix A vs Ricoh GR

Fujifilm X100s vs Nikon Coolpix A vs Ricoh GR – Best APS-C Compact camera of 2014
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Planning to buy your first APS-C sensor compact camera?, we have compared best three compact camera specification and high ISO images below…

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Sensor: Fujifilm features advance 16 Mp APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor, X-Trans sensor uses a unique randomized pixel array in order to avoid the use of a resolution-reducing optical low-pass filter, +1 you also get bright F2.0 lens (1-stop bright lens compared to both competitors ).

Both Nikon coolpix A and Rioch GR have same type of sensor 16.2 MP CMOS sensor, even the lens used in both the camera features same F2.8 Aperture, but the Rioch GR doesn’t have low-pass filter so we will sure see sharp images from Ricoh GR camera compared to coolpix A.

From the specification comparison we can clearly see that Fuji will produce better images compared to both the camera due to 1-stop bright lens and  absence of low-pass filter.

AF-system: The Fuji X100s have active phase AF point within the sensor, the Intelligent Hybrid AF system of Fuji X100s uses both contrast- and phase-detection methods to acquire focus quickly and accurately, on the other hand both Nikon coolpix A and Rioch GR uses traditional contrast based AF system..will do slower AF than Fuji X100s.

The continuous shooting speed of Fujifilm X100s is faster (6fps) compared to Nikon coolpix A(4fps) and Ricoh GR(4fps).

Image stabilization: The Image stabilization only available in Nikon coolpix A, Fuji X100s and Ricoh GR doesn’t have built-in or lens based Image Stabilization.

Video: The Fuji X100s can shoot Full HD videos @ 60fps, Nikon coolpix A and Ricoh GR limited to 30 fps only.

 Viewfinder: The X100s comes with optical and electronic viewing tools are incorporated into the unique Hybrid Viewfinder, eye-sensor is located on the viewfinder to automatically turn off the rear 2.8″ LCD monitor during eye-level viewing. Ricoh GR and Nikon coolpix A doesn’t have viewfinder.

Finally Image Comparison

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From the image comparison above we can clearly see the Fuji X100s is showing excellent results at High ISO. The Ranking based on image quality is …
#1 Fujifilm X100s
#2 Ricoh GR
#3 Nikon Coolpix A

Verdict: The clear winner of specification and image comparison is FUjifilm X100s, after that we have affordable Rioch GR and finally at the bottom we have Nikon coolpix A.

Buy Fujifilm X100s B&H and AMAZON | Nikon Coolpix A from Amazon | B&H | Ricoh GR features B&H

Nikon D800s / D810 Rumor Update

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According to the latest rumors surfaced over the web the upcoming Nikon D800s OR D810 (name is still not confirmed) will be made in Thailand, that’s your upcoming fav camera will have “Made in Thialand logo”, the D800 / D800E were made in Japan.

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