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Canon SX520 HS & SX400 IS Announced, Price and Press Release

Canon today announced the two mid-range zoom camera, the Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & SX400 IS.

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The Canon PowerShot SX520 HS features a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor and a 42X optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, the ISO range is 100-3200 and record macro images as close as 0cm, the camera is powered by a Digic 4+ image processor and also records FULL HD Videos. The Price of Canon PowerShot SX520 HS is $399 and available from August.

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The SX400 IS camera built with a 16 megapixel CCD sensor and 30X optical zoom lens and ISO range of 100-1600, due to CCD sensor camera is limited to HD recording only, it will cost you approx $249.99

For those who are waiting for SX60 HS, I think they have to wait a bit more… we will update you soon as we get an new information.

Continue reading Canon SX520 HS & SX400 IS Announced, Price and Press Release

Canon Patent - Canon 180 mm F3.5 Macro DO

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Canon 180mm F3.5 Macro DO patent surfaced over the web today, the patent publication was registered at 2013.1.17, take a look at the details below

Explanation and self-interpretation of the patent literature

  • Patent Publication No. 2014-137484
    • Published Date 2014.7.28
    • Filing date 2013.1.17
  • Example 1
    • Focal length f = 180.00mm
    • Shooting magnification ∞ 0.5x 1.0x
    • Fno. 3.50-4.50-5.20
    • Half angle ω = 6.85 °
    • Image height 21.64mm
    • The overall length of the lens 202.38mm
    • BF 52.18mm
    • Effective diameter of the front lens 58.18mm
    • 12 sheets 8 groups lens configuration

see more DO lens patent from Canon – Canon Patents 70-300mm, 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6 DO Lens and see all Canon Patents

Olympus E-M10 Recommended Lenses

Olympus-E-M10-image cameracomparisonreviewThe camera features 16.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor combined with TruePic VII image processor, the camera can also record Full HD videos, The EM-10 uses FAST autofocus system that utilizes a contrast-detection focusing point to acquire AF quickly, You can also shoot images at 8fps at full resolution…  the camera comes with a 3 axis image stabilization system that work very well during low-light condition.. EVF features a 1,440k-dot resolution and 1.15x magnification and camera also comes with 3.0″ 1,037k-dot tilting touchscreen LCD monitor

We have selected some of the best lenses for your Olympus E-M10 camera, you can add you questions and suggestions below…

AFFORDABLE LENSES

Affordable Zoom Lens for Olympus E-M10 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II

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The 75-300mm is the best compact and affordable zoom lens for your Olympus E-M10 mirrorless camera, the lens covers a long zoom range and comes at a affordable price point., on of the most important feature of Olympus 75-300mm lens is it features  ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) lens coating,  ensuring high imaging performance even under unfavorable conditions, for example when you have strong backlight behind your subject.

Affordable Portrait Lens – M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8

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The 45mm F1.8 Lens allow you to create a bit more smooth and creamy background compared to your 14-42mm kit zoom lens, the lens also features silent AF system that perfect for Video and Still shooting.

 M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro

Macro-lens-for-olympus-E-M1Buy this from Amazon || B&H

The only Macro lens made by Olympus for its mirrorless camera, the lens features closest focusing distance of 7.4 inch and has capability to capture subjects in 1:1 proportion, the lens is made up with  13 lens elements in 10 groups, the lens is composed with ED (Extra-low Dispersion), HR (High Refractive index) and E-HR (Extra-High Refractive index) elements to completely eliminate the chromatic aberrations that can be noticeable with telephoto macro lenses.

The lens is compatible with Macro ring flash and also features MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) mechanism, which is based on a floating-type inner focusing system with three drive systems resulting in no change in the overall lens length during autofocusing.

 

PRO LENSES

Best all-rounder PROFESSIONAL Lens – M.Zuiko ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO

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The 12-40mm is the best ever all-rounder lens made by the Olympus, the lens features high-grade optics,  Constant f2.8 maximum aperture, Dustproof, Splash proof, and Freeze proof construction, “MSC” (movie and still compatible) AF lens drive system ensures fast and quiet auto-focusing – especially important when shooting HD movies

Professional Portrait Lens M.Zuiko 75mm f1.8

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The 75mm F1.8 is a high-grade portrait lens developed for professional shooters, the lens features very high-quality of optics and composed up-of 10 individual lens elements in 9 groups, including a total of 3 ED lenses and 2 HR lenses. Clear and sharp image quality starts from its largest f1.8 aperture, and a 9 blade aperture unit produces beautiful circular defocusing The lens built with a Movie and Still Compatible AF motor for silent auto focusing, close-up upto 29.5 inches is possible.

Best Wide angle lens – 12mm F2.0

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 Yes 12mm F2.0 is better than the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 lens, The 12mm supports F2.0 aperture range due to improved optics you get sharp results with better color and contrast.
The lens also features “Silent focusing technology” that will help you to record still and video shooting.

Pentax K-3 Prestige vs Pentax K-3

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Pentax K-3 Prestige just announced by Pentax few days ago, the camera features same core specification as the Pentax K-3 DSLR, take a look at the the comparison sheet below

Pentax-K-3-Prestige-vs-K-3Finally there is no difference present in the core specification of both the camera, The Limited Edition K-3 Prestige DSLR will cost you approx $1400 at B&H (with battery grip), and Production will be limited to 2,000 units only. Pentax K-3 will cost you at $1196 (B&H and Amazon)


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Canon 7D DSLR Discontinued

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We already published the news few days ago that Canon removed the MAP (Minimum advertised price) pricing from Canon 7D, that’s why the 7D body is was available at $300 less at adoramasee here, finally all the major online stores Discontinued the Canon 7D EOS DSLR camera.

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we have also published the NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) on 7D Mk II camera will possibly ends on September 5, 2014and as some of trusted sources of rumor mill suggest that Canon will announce Canon 7D Mark II on September 5, 2014.

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Pelican Makes Light Field Camera Module For Smartphones

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Just like Lytro camera Pelican managed to develop small light-field camera modules for smartphone, the smartphone camera module consist of a thin array of miniature cameras, each small camera composed of tiny sensor and lens, all these are very small in size.

Smartphone-Refocus-Sample-2 Sample Image #2 Captured with Pelican Camera module

Pelican finally made it possible, now users can experience refocusing in the smartphone camera (screen shot grabbed from the samples), the camera module price is just $20. The other major advantage of Pelican camera is that its a FAST focus free camera, it will not waste your time in taking AF, Just click in to capture the entire frame and focus later.

However looking at the sample image link it is clear that the Pelican need to do a bit more work to improve its depth-of-filed technology. You can see some sample images here

Nikon D810 at DXOMark Lab

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Nikon D810 score published by the DXOMark lab today, the camera overall score is bit better than the Nikon D800E camera but the low light score of Nikon D800E is still better than the newly announced Nikon D810 camera.

DXO-Nikon-D810-vs-A7R-ImaAs we can see that Sony A7R having the same sensor scores bit low score and 5D Mark III is now outdated and need a refreshment.

news source – DXOMark Lab