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By admin, on October 18th, 2013
 Newly announced pocket size XQ1 features F1.8 4x zoom lens, 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor with phase + contrast detection AF System, and the EXR Processor II that delivers the world’s fastest autofocus speed in its category of up to 0.06 only, the XQ1 features ISO range of 100 to 12800, other major advantage of XQ1 is no Optical low-pass filter, The advance X-Trans CMOS II removes the need for an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) that degrades resolution, take a look at the major specification below
Fujifilm XQ1 Major Features
- 12MP 2/3″ X-Trans CMOS Sensor
- EXR Processor II
- Fujinon 4x Optical Zoom f/1.8-4.9 Lens
- 25-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 3.0″ 920K-Dot LCD Monitor
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
- Intelligent Hybrid AF System
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Continuous Shooting up to 12 fps
- Film Simulation and Advanced Filters
 The Fuji 4X zoom lens is built up of f four aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements to deliver ultimate image quality, Full HD 1080p video recording with Full-time AF tracking is supported in multiple frame rates up to 60 fps with recorded stereo sound. Other Camera Features include Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity, in-camera RAW converter, Multiple exposure mode and Four different auto bracketing mode.
Press Release
NEW FUJIFILM XQ1 COMBINES STUNNING IMAGE QUALITY WITH ULTRA PORTABILITY
Pocket-sized XQ1 features bright F1.8 4x zoom lens, 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor and amazing 0.06 second AF speed
Valhalla, N.Y., October 18, 2013 – As a leader in advanced digital camera technology and outstanding image resolution, FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the new FUJIFILM XQ1, a premium pocket-sized digital camera with a bright FUJINON F1.8 4x zoom lens, an advanced 12 Megapixel 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II*1 sensor with phase detection, and the EXR Processor II that delivers the world’s fastest autofocus speed in its category of up to 0.06*2 seconds.
“The XQ1 combines the amazing image quality of the Fujifilm X Series with ultra-portability that makes taking beautiful pictures enjoyable anywhere,” said Manny Almeida, senior vice president and general manager, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Imaging and Electronic Imaging Divisions. “The XQ1 is the most portable X-Series camera ever developed, and people can now experience a premium compact that easily slips into a pocket or purse.”
X-Series image quality and advanced focusing
The FUJIFILM XQ1 uses the 12 Megapixel 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor that is designed to control moiré and false color generation by using an original color filter array with a highly randomized pixel arrangement. This technology removes the need for an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) that degrades resolution. The image quality in the XQ1 is further enhanced by using a Lens Modulation Optimizer (LMO) for stunningly sharp pictures, as well as a 3.0 stop*3 Optical Image Stabilization for shooting in low light situations.
The newly developed FUJINON F1.8 4x zoom (25-100mm*4) is constructed with 4 aspherical and 3 extra low dispersion lenses and each lens surface is coated with HT-EBC to reduce flare and ghosting. The XQ1 also has a wide sensitivity range from ISO100 to ISO12800 so you can take realistic and vibrant images even in low light.
The EXR Processor II in the new XQ1 more than doubles the processing speed*5 of the previous generation, and it easily captures the information taken from over 100,000 phase detection pixels incorporated in the X-Trans CMOS II to deliver astonishing images.
Superb shooting speed and premium compact design
The XQ1 boasts that world’s fastest AF of 0.06 seconds, a shooting interval of just 0.3 seconds*6 between shots, and a shutter lag of 0.015 seconds to capture even the most fleeting and memorable moments.
With its auto switching AF, the XQ1 combines contrast AF with an improved phase detection AF algorithm that provides accurate capture of low-contrast subjects in low light as well as high-speed responsiveness. The XQ1 also gives users Focus Highlight Peaking that outlines high contrast areas of subjects during focusing, which helps users focus accurately for picture results that look fantastic on-screen and in print.
The XQ1 is made with outstanding craftsmanship and the classic design that the X-Series is known for, all within an ultra-small body that is 3.93” (w) x 2.3” (h) x 1.3” (d). With a sharp 920,000 dot LCD screen made of anti-reflective glass, the XQ1 gives photographers an amazing 85°vertical and horizontal viewing angles as they frame every shot.
Improved movie performance
The FUJIFILM XQ1 shoots full HD video with up to 60fps and AF tracking performance for quick and smooth focusing that records clear subjects, even when moving the camera body thanks to its dedicated image stabilization.
Easy Image Transfer with WiFi® button
The FUJIFILM XQ1 includes a WiFi button that lets users transfer high quality photos and movies*7 to smartphones, tablets and computers for easy sharing on social media sites.
To connect the XQ1 to a smartphone or tablet, users can download the free dedicated “FUJIFILM Camera Application” to their iPhone™ / iPad™ or Android™ smartphone or tablet device to transfer up to 30 pictures at a time from the XQ1. The app also lets users download movies, expanding the range of options available for enjoying pictures taken with the camera.
Once paired, users can press and hold the WiFi button to begin sharing images and movies immediately to their smartphone or tablet.
The XQ1 also has an Advanced Filter function and Film Simulation modes to give users a range of creative filters and film effects to apply and achieve unique and artistic looks.
FUJIFILM XQ1 key features list:
• 12 Megapixels 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
• EXR Processor II
o Start-up time of 1.0
o Shutter lag time of 0.015
o Shooting interval time of 0.3
• AF speed 0.06 seconds
• F1.8-F4.9 4x optical zoom equivalent to 25-100mm in 35mm format
• 4x Intelligent Digital Zoom (16X combined with optical zoom)
• Lens Modulation Optimizer for improved image quality
• 3” (920,000 dot) premium clear LCD (High contrast, High Brightness and Wide viewing angle)
• Built-in Super Intelligent pop-up Flash
• ISO100 – 12800
• Full HD Movie
• In-camera RAW converter
• Film simulation modes (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia and Monochrome)
• Artistic features: Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, and Partial Color Selection of Bracketing functions (AE/ISO/Dynamic Range &Film Simulation)
FUJIFILM XQ1 accessories list:
• Bottom leather case (Black BLC-XQ1 BC and Brown BLC-XQ1 BW)
• Waterproof case WP-XQ1 for depth to 40 meters
• O Ring Kit ORK-XQ1
The FUJIFILM XQ1 will be available in October 2013 for $499.95 in both all-black and all-silver.
*1: X-Trans is a trademark or registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation
*2: FUJIFILM research as of September 2013. Compared with other digital cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensor or larger, based on CIPA standards, and using internal measurement methods under high performance mode
*3: CIPA standard
*4: 35mm format
*5: Compared with the EXR Processor Pro
*6: In High Performance Mode
*7: FUJIFILM Camera Application for iOS can save movie files up to 1280 x 720
Fujifilm XQ1 Specification
| Number of effective pixels |
12.3 million pixels |
| Image sensor |
2/3-inch EXR CMOS with primary color filter |
| Storage media |
Internal memory (approx. 66MB)card
SD/ SDHC/ SDXC(UHS-I) memory card |
| File format |
Still Image JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 ), RAW (RAF format), RAW+JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
Movie: Movie File Format : MOV – Movie Video Compression : H.264 – Audio : Linear PCM Stereo |
| Lens |
Fujinon 4 x optical zoom lens |
| Focal Length |
f=6.4 – 25.6mm, equivalent to 25-100mm on a 35mm format |
| Aperture Range |
F1.8 (Wide) – F4.9 (Telephoto) |
| Constitution |
7 lenses in 6 groups (4 aspherical glass molded lenses included) |
| Digital zoom |
Intelligent digital zoom approx. 4x (up to 16x when combined with optical zoom) |
| Aperture |
F1.8-F11(Wide) – F4.9-F11(Telephoto) 1/3EV step (controlled 6-blade aperture diaphragm) |
| Focus distance: Macro |
Normal : Wide: Approx. 50cm / 1.6ft. to infinity – Telephoto: Approx. 80cm / 2.6ft. to infinity
Macro: Wide: Approx. 3cm – 3.0m / 1.1in. – 9.8ft. – Telephoto: Approx. 50cm – 3.0m / 1.6ft. – 9.8ft. |
| Sensitivity |
AUTO (Control available up to ISO3200),
Equivalent to ISO 100/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/ 5000/6400/12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
| Exposure control |
TTL 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average |
| Exposure Mode |
Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
| Shooting modes |
ADVANCED SR AUTO, AUTO, Filter (Advanced Filter), P, S, A, M, C, SP, Adv.(Advanced mode) |
| Image stabilizer |
Lens shift type |
| Face detection |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation |
-3.0EV – +3.0EV 1/3EV step
Movie mode : -2.0EV – +2.0EV |
| Shutter Speed |
(Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/3000 sec. , (All other modes) 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.
*up to 1/4000sec. at small aperture, up to 1/1000sec. at full aperture |
| Continuous shooting – Top |
Super High: approx. 12.0 fps (max. 9 frames)
High:approx. 9.0 fps (max. 11 frames)
Middle: approx. 6.0 fps (max. 14 frames)
Low: approx. 3.0 fps (max. 200 frames)
* Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 10” or higher.
* Max. number of frames can be shot in JPEG setting |
| Others |
Best Frame capture :
Super High: approx. 12.0 fps (max. 8 frames)
High: approx. 9.0 fps (max. 8 frames)
Middle: approx. 6.0 fps (max. 8 frames)
Low: approx. 3.0 fps (max. 8 frames) |
| Auto bracketing |
AE Bracketing : ±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV
Film Simulation Bracketing : (Any 3 types of Film Simulation selectable)
Dynamic Range Bracketing : 100%, 200%, 400%
ISO Sensitivity Bracketing : ±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV |
| Focus – Mode |
Single AF / Continuous AF MF |
| Focus – Type |
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF/ TTL phase detection AF), AF assist illuminator available |
| Focus – AF frame selection |
Multi, Area, Tracking |
| White balance |
Automatic scene recognition
Preset : Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color temperature selection |
| Self-timer |
10 sec. / 2 sec. delay x 460,000 dots |
| Flash |
Auto flash (super intelligent flash)
Effective range : (ISO AUTO (800))
Wide : Approx. 50 cm – 7.4 m / 1.6 ft. – 24.2 ft.
Telephoto : Approx. 80 cm – 2.7 m / 2.6 ft. – 8.4 ft. |
| Flash modes |
Red-eye Removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye Removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
*Red-eye removal is active when Face Detection is set to ON.” |
| LCD monitor |
3.0-inch, approx. 920K-dot TFT color LCD monitor, approx. 100% coverage |
| Movie Recording |
1920 x 1080 pixels / 1280 x 720 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames / sec.) with stereo sound
Optical zoom (manual) can be used. |
| Photography Functions |
ADVANCED SR AUTO, Face Detection, Auto Red-eye Removal, Film Simulation, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Best frame capture, High Speed Movie (80/150/250 fps.?, Electronic level, Advanced Anti Blur, Pre-AF, Control ring setting, Focus check, Focus Peak Highlight, E-Fn (extended function) Button Custom Setting |
| Playback Functions |
Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Protect, Crop, Resize, Slide show, Image rotate, Voice memo, Histogram display, Exposure warning, Photobook assist, Image search, Favorites, Mark for upload, Panorama, Erase selected frames, RAW conversing |
| Wireless transmitter |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol) |
| Wireless function |
Geotagging, Wireless communication (Image transfer), View & Obtain Images, PC Auto Save |
| Video Output |
NTSC / PAL selectable with Monaural sound |
| Terminal |
Digital interface:
USB 2.0 High-Speed
HD output:
HDMI Micro connector |
| Power supply |
NP-48 Li-ion battery (included |
| Battery life for still images |
approx. 240 frames |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
100.0 (W) x 58.5 (H) x 33.3 (D) mm / 3.9 (W) x 2.3 (H) x 1.3 (D) in. (Minimum depth: 23.3 mm / 0.9 in) |
| Weight |
Approx. 206g / 7.3 oz. (including battery and memory card)
Approx. 187g / 6.6 oz. (excluding battery and memory card) |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C – 40°C |
| Operating Humidity |
10% – 80% (no condensation) |
| Optional Accessories |
Li-ion battery NP-48
Battery charger:BC-48 Leather case BLC-XQ1
Waterproof case:WP-XQ1
Remote release RR-90 |
By admin, on October 18th, 2013
Fujifilm finally announces the rumored X-E2 and XQ1 Mirrorless Camera, Amazon and B&H are now taking pre-order of both the camera, take look below for links.
Pre-order Fujifilm X-E2 from Amazon | B&H
Pre-order Fujifilm XQ1 from Amazon | B&H
By admin, on October 17th, 2013
 The news is coming from bit low credible source, according to the latest rumors the X200 coming with X-Trans Fullframe sensor in 2014 with advance AF system and In-body image stabilization. The Overall construction of X200 is said to be better than Current Sony RX1R camera (see at Amazon).
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By admin, on October 17th, 2013
 The long rumored Panasonic GM1 interchangeable lens (M4/3) Ultra Compact camera announced today, the camera features 16 MP Micro Four Thirds Sensor, Venus Engine Image Processor and captures Full HD Video at 60fps, take a look at the major specification below
Panasonic GM1 Major Specification
- 16MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
- Venus Engine Image Processor
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
- Full HD 1080i AVCHD Video at 60 fps
- Built-In Wireless Connectivity
- Highly Compact Magnesium Alloy Body
- Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
 The ultra compact camera features modes like Time Lapse Shot, Stop Motion Animation or Clear Retouch, with Panasonic GM1 the Wi-Fi® connectivity, users can connect the camera to their smartphone / tablet.
Panasonic GM1 Price: $749.00 | Buy from Amazon
Panasonic GM1 Press Release:
The Ultimate DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) Camera in Ultra Compact Size
New LUMIX GM Series
Packing Highest Level of Photographic Performance Desired for a Digital SLR
Panasonic is proud to announce a new premium compact line GM series to its LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras with the DMC-GM1 with large Digital Live MOS Sensor based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The new GM series boasts not just its outstandingly compact profile but its high functional performance for ultimate picture quality.
The DMC-GM1 realizes high-quality image recording with real-to-life details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. Taking full advantage of 16.00-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine, images are rendered with highly sharp resolution even shot in low-lit situations and at max. 25600 high ISO sensitivity can be selected.
The Contrast AF System of DMC-GM1 excels in both speed and accuracy by exchanging digital signal between the camera and the lens at max. 240 fps. A variety of extensive AF functions including Low Light AF, Pinpoint AF and One-shot AF enhances usability to comply with wide-ranging shooting situations. The touch-control system integrated in the 3.0-inch large approx.1036K-dot high resolution monitor immediately lets users to set focus to the subject by just touching it on the screen and you can even release the shutter. It is free and easy to enlarge the target point with fingertips to set precise focus.
The DMC-GM1 also features full HD 1920 x 1080, 60i (60 Hz) / 50i (50 Hz) high quality video recording in AVCHD and MP4* with stereo sound. The practical full-time AF and tracking AF is available in video recording, too. The cinema-like 24p video with the bit rate of max. 24 Mbps or P/A/S/M mode provide richly expressive afterimage with overwhelming image quality.
The DMC-GM1 incorporates popular Creative Control mode with a total of 22 fascinating filter effects in addition to Time Lapse Shot, Stop Motion Animation or Clear Retouch. The Stop Motion Animation allows producing unique stop motion video and the Clear Retouch function enables to erase unwanted part of a picture after shooting – both operations completes with ease in camera.
With the Wi-Fi® connectivity, users can connect the camera to their smartphone / tablet to expand shooting flexibility. It is also possible to use a smartphone / tablet as a multi-capable remote shutter with a monitor. With the Instant Transfer function, photos are automatically sent to the smartphone / tablet right after shooting. On the other hand, both photo and video can be archived to the registered digital equipment such as PC automatically via the wireless access point (router) at home.
There are a lot of ingenious inventions that let DMC-GM1 accomplish this marvelous downsizing. The unit mechanism of shutter is redesigned to newly integrate a motor instead of spring, which allows removal of charging structure inside the unit and resulting in approx. 80%** reduction in its unit’s size. The conventional digital single lens mirrorless camera has a structure that settles a frame to support the sensor unit over the main unit frame. However, by adopting the magnesium alloy for the main unit, the DMC-GM1 allows direct attachment of the sensor unit to reduce parts. Despite its ultra compact profile, the DMC-GM1 is equipped with built-in flash (GN5.6 ISO200･m / GN4.0 ISO100･m) which is enough useful for daily snapshots. This is made possible by an adoption of newly developed sliding pantograph-type flash that vertically pops up and down. By optimizing the layout of electronic components with high density mounting, the circuit board is able to have a cutout saving approx. 30%** in space for the sensor unit to fit into. This also helps achieve total volume reduction of internal content.
The DMC-GM1 comes equipped with decently designed parts including three-strand aluminum dial or high quality artificial leather grip. Especially the combination with the newly released digital interchangeable lens LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032) makes perfect match which even satisfies trend-sensitive users to carry around stylishly. On the other hand, the DMC-GM1 allows attachment of Hand Grip DMW-HGR1 (black / silver, sold separately***) to enhance strength of gripping.
Packing high photographic performance in sleek, ultra-compact body, the DMC-GM1 is offered in stylish black, traditional silver, noble white and classical orange. There are moments in life deserves to be captured – the DMC-GM1 turns every user across genders, across generations into a life artist.
* 30 fps (NTSC) / 25 fps (PAL) in MP4 recording.
** Panasonic comparison with DMC-GF5.
*** Included in the DMC-GM1W kit.
1. Ultimate Picture Quality Goes Beyond Expectation
The DMC-GM1 incorporates 16.00-megapixel, large Digital Live MOS Sensor complying with Micro Four Thirds system standard that achieves both higher resolution and higher sensitivity image recording with less noise. The photodiode in each pixel is enlarged thanks to the adoption of cutting-edge Semiconductor Fine Technology to improve color saturation by approx. 10% and the redesigned on-chip lens enhances light condensation to achieve approx. 10%* higher sensitivity. Not only these, noise generation is minimized in both pixel circuit and digital signal readout circuit to provide better S/N ratio by approx. 25%*.
The image processor Venus Engine features its advanced noise reduction systems. By extending the control level of noise, controllable area of noise is expanded by approx. 64x* in size. This makes it possible to remove large block of noise which was formally hard to detect and helps produce clear, smooth image especially for the nighttime scenery. In addition, the Multi-process NR (Noise Reduction) works in two separate steps allowing even finer control over noise level. The texture of noise itself, regardless of the noise size, is improved with this deliberate control, which is resulting in the reproduction of smooth human skin even in high sensitivity recording.
Furthermore, the optimum design of newly adopted Detail Reproduction Filter Process enhances the limit resolution by max. 3%* and the contrast of middle to high range by max. 5%*. Plus, the advanced Intelligent D-range Control offers wider dynamic range while maintaining the smooth gradation thanks to the high-precision signal processing. Suppressing both blocked shadows and blown highlights, every part of an image – from dark to bright – is faithfully reproduced. The combination of the Digital Live MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine achieves approx. 10%* finer detail reproduction, making it possible to capture clear image even in low lit situations and allows max. ISO25600.
The DMC-GM1 complies with image recording in RAW. The bundled software SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE allows dramatically higher quality image development from RAW to JPEG. Even the images shot at high ISO setting can be produced sharply with minimum noise. This software also enables high quality JPEG processing, that lets users to adjust images in 16 bit data and re-develop it into JPEG with minimum deterioration of image quality.
* Panasonic comparison with DMC-GX1.
• SILKYPIX®; It is a registered trademark of Ichikawa Soft Laboratory Co., Ltd.
2. The Top Level of AF Performance among Conventional DSLRs and Mirrorless Cameras
All cameras of LUMIX G, and DMC-GM1 adopt Contrast AF for its focus system. Compared with the Phase difference system AF, the Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy especially in shooting with bright lens with small F value. The DMC-GM1 features high-speed Light Speed AF, making it possible to capture even the fast-moving subject clearly. Not only the accuracy but also the speed of AF in DMC-GM1 surpasses the high-end DSLRs with Phase difference. The camera and the lens exchange the digital signal at max. 240 fps to minimize the time to focus. The DMC-GM1 realizes the high speed burst shooting at 5 fps in 16.00-megapixel and max. 40 fps using an electronic shutter. Also, AF Tracking enables consecutive shooting to capture moving subject in sharp focus at 4.0 fps*.
The Low Light AF, which is popular in LUMIX G DSLM cameras, is incorporated making it possible to set focus on the subject more precisely in such as moonlight even without AF assist lamp. It further enhances the performance to work in -4EV lower lit situations, which is as dark as starry sky with no other light source.
With the Pinpoint AF, users can magnify the target area to set focus by 5x by just touching it on the monitor. Magnification using dial is also available and this can be selectable from 3x to 10x enlargement by 0.1x step. Picture-in-picture display is available and the magnification ratio of in-frame picture is selectable from 3x to 6x seamlessly, which enables users to set precise focus on the target point while seeing the whole image composition. The One-shot AF enables using AF even in MF mode by just pressing the Fn (Function) button** to set rough focus on the subject and you can go back to MF just to adjust precise focus.
* In 1-area-focusing AF mode.
** AF lock function needs to be assigned in advance.
3. Full-HD 60i (60Hz) / 50i (50Hz) High Quality Video Recording Performance
All LUMIX G cameras, especially the DMC-GH3, are renowned for their capability of high quality video recording. The DMC-GM1 records smooth, high-resolution full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60i (60 Hz) / 50i (50 Hz) videos in AVCHD or MP4 (MPEG-4 / H.264) format*. The DMC-GM1 also supports 1080/24p native mode with 24 Mbps in AVCHD format bringing impressive afterimage to the footage. In addition, the P/A/S/M mode also lets users enjoy expressive video recording. Thanks to optimum pixel-mix technology which is made possible by the improvement of sensor sensitivity, sharpness and clarity are improved in motion images, too.
In addition to the practical full-time AF, the Touch AF in video recording also lets users enjoy professional-like rack focusing. The AF Tracking locks on the subject with focus even it moves.
High quality sound can be recorded with Dolby® Digital. A Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of the noise from background wind. The Extra Tele Conversion function virtually extends the zoom range Max. 4.8x without deterioration of image quality in smaller resolution.
The Time Lapse Shot automatically starts recording photos at time lapse sequence once the start time, interval and the number of pictures to shoot are set. The Stop Motion Animation function enables producing a stop motion (stop frame) video in camera with the pictures that are sequentially shot while moving the object by degrees. This effect makes the object appears as if it is moving by itself.
* 30 fps (NTSC) / 25 fps (PAL) in MP4 recording.
– Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds in Europe and some Asian areas.
– Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
– You can check the recordable time on the monitor. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
4. Other Features That Completes DMC-GM1
Easy Wireless Connectivity via Wi-Fi® with Smartphones
The DMC-GM1 integrates Wi-Fi® connectivity (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) to offer more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with easy operation. All these flexible shooting / browsing / sharing style are made possible with the DMC-GM1 and the Panasonic’s dedicated application software Panasonic Image App for iOS / Android smartphones / tablets.
Advanced iA+ (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) and Scene Guide for Beginners
For beginners of Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode supports taking beautiful pictures with a variety of shooting-assist functions including new Intelligent Handheld Nightshot and iHDR (Intelligent High Dynamic Range) in addition to AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO Control. The Intelligent Handheld Nightshot generates a glamorous night scenery with optimum illumination by multi-layering the images shot consecutively even without using a tripod. With the iHDR, max. 6 images consecutively shot at different exposure levels can be overlaid to produce a single composite picture without whiteout (over-exposure) or blackout (under-exposure) in difficult lighting situations.
The iA Plus mode lets users adjust defocusing area in the background, exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control.
The Scene Guide* offers 23 sample pictures shot by professional photographers. Users can choose the one closer to the situation they are going to shoot and optimum parameters for shooting the scene will be automatically set. Furthermore, shooting procedure, technical advice and recommended interchangeable lens for the scene can be shown for users to learn photography.
* Video recording using Scene Guide is not possible in some scenes.
Focus Peaking
For more practical control over focusing, the DMC-GM1 incorporates Focus Peaking function that shows the peak of focus in MF and AF+MF mode. Users can see the peaking of focus while monitoring the subject in live view. It can be set to HIGH / LOW / OFF and the color can also be changed to blue, white or orange according to the color of the shooting scene during live view. Users can take advantage of this function when controlling the camera with smartphone / tablet via Wi-Fi® in both photo / video recording.
Silent Mode
This mode switches shutter from mechanical to electronic and turns all sound (AF, operation) off while suppress emission of AF assist lamp and flash with just a single setting for special shooting occasions.
Creative Control / Photo Style for More Expanded Expression
The popular Creative Control mode features a total of 22 filter options – Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome* / Silky Monochrome* / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect** / Soft Focus* / Fantasy / Star Filter* / One Point Color / Sunshine* mode. Effect parameter of each mode is also adjustable.
The Photo Style, which enables changing texture of photo, is also upgraded for DMC-GM1 with an inclusion of Monochrome Filter (Ye/Or/R/G) for more expressive monochrome photography.
* For photo only.
** Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)
3.0-inch, Approx.1036K-dot High Quality Touch-Control Monitor
The 3.0-inch large, approx. 1036K-dot high resolution static-type touch monitor with approx. 100% of field of view. The front panel is directly attached to the new In Cell Touch LCD without containing air layer in between. The result is that the reflection of external light is dramatically suppressed. Together with the increased resolution by approx. 13%* and improved color reproduction by approx. 20%*, the monitor for DMC-GM1 secures higher visibility even in sunny outdoor than ever. Plus, attenuation of transmitting backlight is minimized to achieve wide angle of view and by 25%* of power saving.
Panasonic GM1 Full Specification
| TYPE |
Type |
Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera |
| Recording Media |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards) |
| Image Sensor Size |
17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) |
| Lens Mount |
Micro Four Thirds mount |
| IMAGE SENSOR |
Type |
Live MOS Sensor |
| Total Pixels |
16.84 Megapixels |
| Camera Effective Pixels |
16.00 Megapixels |
| Color Filter |
Primary color filter |
| Dust Reduction System |
Supersonic wave filter |
| RECORDING SYSTEM |
Recording File Format |
| Still Image: |
|
JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW
MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) |
| Motion Image: |
|
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
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| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 |
| Image Quality |
RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) |
| Color Space |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| File Size (Pixels) |
Still Image |
[4:3] 4,592 x 3,448 (L), 3,232 x 2,424 (M), 2,272 x 1,704 (S), 1,824 x 1,368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
[3:2] 4,592 x 3,064 (L), 3,232 x 2,160 (M), 2,272 x 1,520 (S), 1,824 x 1,216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
[16:9] 4,592 x 2,584 (L), 3,232 x 1,824(M), 1,920 x 1,080 (S), 1,824 x 1,024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
[1:1] 3,424 x 3,424 (L), 2,416 x 2,416 (M), 1,712 x 1,712 (S), 1,712 x 1,712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) |
| Motion Image* |
MP4 |
NTSC Area |
[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 30fps (sensor output is 30p, 20Mbps)
[HD] 1,280 x 720, 30fps (sensor output is 30p, 10Mbps)
[VGA] 640 x 480, 30fps (sensor output is 30p, 4Mbps) |
| PAL Area |
[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 25fps (sensor output is 25p, 20Mbps)
[HD] 1,280 x 720, 25fps (sensor output is 25p, 10Mbps)
[VGA] 640 x 480, 25fps (sensor output is 25p, 4Mbps) |
| AVCHD |
NTSC Area |
[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 60i (sensor output is 60p, 17Mbps)
[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 60i (sensor output is 30p, 24Mbps)
[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 24p (sensor output is 24p, 24Mbps)
[HD] 1,280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 60p, 17Mbps) |
| PAL Area |
[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 50i (sensor output is 50p, 17Mbps)
[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 50i (sensor output is 25p, 24Mbps)
[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 24p (sensor output is 24p, 24Mbps)
[HD] 1,280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 50p, 17Mbps) |
| Continuous Recordable Time (Motion Image)* |
AVCHD: Approx. 80 min with H-FS12032, H-H020A |
Actual Recordable Time
(Motion Image)* |
AVCHD: Approx. 40 min with H-FS12032, H-H020A |
| Flicker Reduction |
[1/50] [1/60] [1/100] [1/120] / OFF |
| Wi-Fi FUNCTION |
Wi-Fi |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz – 2462 MHz (11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode |
| FOCUS |
Type |
Contrast AF system |
| Focus Mode |
AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
| AF Mode |
Face Detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint |
| AF Detective Range |
EV -4 – 18 (ISO100 equivalent) |
| AF Assist Lamp |
YES |
| AF Lock |
Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock |
| Others |
Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF+MF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, One Shot AF |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL |
Light Metering System |
1,728-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
| Light Metering Mode |
Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
| Metering Range |
EV 0 – 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) |
| Exposure Mode |
Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual |
ISO Sensitivity
(Standard Output Sensitivity) |
Auto / Intelligent ISO / 125 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600
(Changeable to 1/3 EV step) |
| Exposure Compensation |
1/3 EV Step, ±5 EV |
| AE Lock |
Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
| AE Bracket |
3, 5, 7 frames, in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, Max. ±3 EV |
| WHITE BALANCE |
White Balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting |
| White Balance Adjustment |
Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias |
| Color Temperature Setting |
2,500 K – 10,000 K in 100 K |
| White Balance Bracket |
3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis |
| SHUTTER |
Type |
Electronically-controll focal-plane shutter / Electronic shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
Still Images: 60 – 1/16,000
Motion Images: 1/30 – 1/16,000 (NTSC area), 1/25 – 1/16,000 (PAL area) |
| Self Timer |
3 images after 10 sec / 2 sec / 10 sec |
| SCENE GUIDE |
Still Image |
Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child’s Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Glistening Water / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Glittering Illuminations / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Soft Image of a Flower / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome |
| Motion Image |
Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child’s Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome |
| BURST SHOOTING |
Burst Speed |
Mechanical shutter: H: 5.0 frames/sec (with AFS), 4.0 frames/sec (with AFC, In 1-area-focusing AF mode), M: 4.0 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2.0 frames/sec (with Live View)
Electronic shutter: SH: 40.0 frames/sec, H: 10.0 frames/sec, M: 4.0 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2.0 frames/sec (with Live View) |
| Number of Recordable Images |
7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files)
(depending on aspect ratio, memory card size, picture size, and the setting for the quality) |
| BUILT-IN-FLASH |
Type |
TTL Built-in-Flash, GN5.6 equivalent (ISO200 · m), GN4.0 equivalent (ISO100 · m), Built-in Pop-up |
| Flash Mode |
Auto*, Auto / Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
* For iA, iA+ only. |
| Synchronization Speed |
Less than 1/50 second |
| Flash Synchronization |
1st Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| MONITOR |
Type |
TFT LCD with touch monitor |
| Monitor Size |
3.0 inch (7.5 cm) / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle |
| Pixels |
Approx. 1,036K dots |
| Field of View |
Approx. 100% |
| Monitor Adjustment |
Brightness, Contrast and Saturation, Red tint, Blue tint |
| LIVE VIEW |
Digital Zoom |
2x, 4x |
| Extra Tele Conversion |
Still Image: Max. 2.4x (Aspect ratio sets at 16:9. Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.)
Motion Image: 2.4x (FHD/60i, FHD/30p, FHD/24p in NTSC area / FHD/50i, FHD/25p, FHD/24p in PAL area), 3.6x (HD/60p, HD/30p in NTSC area / HD/50p, HD/25p in PAL area), 4.8x (VGA/30p in NTSC area / VGA/25p in PAL area) |
| Other Functions |
Guide Lines (3 patterns)
Real-time Histogram |
| LEVEL GAUGE |
Yes |
| DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION |
Yes |
| FUNCTION BUTTON |
Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6 |
Wi-Fi / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / One Push AE / Touch AE / Preview / Level Gauge / Zoom Control / Photo Style / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / Sensitivity / Metering Mode / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Silent Mode / AFS/AFF / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Restore to Default |
| CREATIVE CONTROL |
Still Image |
Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome / Silky Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Fantasy / Star Filter / One Point Color / Sunshine |
| Motion Image |
Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Color |
| CREATIVE VIDEO MODE |
Exposure Mode |
Program AE / Aperture-Priority / Shutter-Priority / Manual Exposure |
| PHOTO STYLE |
Still Image and Motion Image |
Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom |
| PLAYBACK |
Playback Mode |
Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / Video / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Location Logging, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Favorite, Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Highlight Display |
| IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE |
Protection |
Single / Multi, Cancel |
| Erase |
Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite |
| PRINT |
Direct Print |
PictBridge compatible |
| INTERFACE |
USB |
USB 2.0 High Speed Multi |
| HDMI |
microHDMI TypeD
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system)
Audio: Stereo |
| Audio Video Output |
Monaural Type, NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for North America
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market. |
| Microphone |
Stereo |
| Speaker |
Monaural |
| LANGUAGE |
OSD Language |
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Vietnamese
* Check the website of Panasonic sales company in your country / region or ask customer support for details of the OSD language available on the products sold in your country / region. |
| POWER |
Battery |
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 680mAh, 4.9Wh) (Included)
Battery Charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard)** |
Approx. 220 images with H-H020A
Approx. 230 images with H-FS12032 |
| DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT |
Dimensions (W x H x D)
(CIPA Standard) |
98.5 x 54.9 x 30.4 mm / 3.88 x 2.16 x 1.20 inch (including protrusions) |
| Weight |
Approx. 204 g / 0.45 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)
Approx. 173 g / 0.38 lb (Body only)
Approx. 274 g / 0.60 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12032 lens included)
Approx. 291 g / 0.64 lb (SD card, Battery, H-H020A lens included)
Approx. 361 g / 0.80 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12032 + H-H020A lenses included) |
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT |
Operating Temperature |
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Operating Humidity |
10%RH to 80%RH |
| STANDARD ACCESSORIES |
Software |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8)
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 4.1 SE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS X v10.5 / v10.6 / v10.7 / v10.8)
LoiLoScope (trial version) (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8) |
| Standard Accessories |
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* These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) and a humidity of 50%RH
By admin, on October 16th, 2013
 With the announcement of Sony A7 and Sony A7r Sony also announced its RX series zoom camera EX10, the RX10 features same sensor as RX100 M2 camera, Carl Zeiss 8.3X Optical Zoom (24-200mm eq) Lens with constant F2.8 Aperture and Bionz X image processor advance algorithm to control more noise at high ISO range, other features include tilting 3-inch LCD, OLED electronic viewfinder, take a look at the Major features below
Sony RX10 Major Features
- 20.2MP 1″ Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- Carl Zeiss 24-200mm f/2.8 Lens (35mm Eq)
- 3.0″ 1228K-Dot Tilting Xtra Fine LCD
- XGA OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- Full HD 1080i/p Video at 60 and 24 fps
- Built-In Wireless and NFC Connectivity
- Low-Light Sensitivity to ISO 12800
- Multi Interface Shoe and Control Ring
- Super Sonicwave Motor for Fast Autofocus
 The RX10 comes with a A new Direct Drive, Supersonic Wave Motor (SSM) provides fast and smooth autofocus action + Eye AF enables precise eye-detection focusing with confirmation that a subject’s eye is in focus even if their head is partially turned. Full HD 1080 video is supported in both 60i/p and 24p frame rates and in both AVCHD format and MP4.
Sony RX 10 Price is $1,298.00 | Pr-order Sony RX10 from Amazon | B&H
New RX10 Model Combines Versatile 24-200mm (35mm equivalent) F2.8 Lens with Legendary RX Series Image Quality
SAN DIEGO, October 15, 2013 – Sony’s new Cyber-shot RX10 camera adds a high-zoom model to its premium line of Cyber-shot RX series cameras.
The new camera features a 1.0-type, 20.2 effective megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor combined with an impressive 24-200mm (35mm equivalent) F2.8 Carl Zeiss® Vario Sonnar T* zoom lens to deliver the ultimate combination of performance and versatility in a high-zoom camera, giving photographers the ability to shoot impressive high-resolution still images and crisp, clear full HD videos with ease.
This unique pairing of large, high-resolution sensor and premium zoom lens is complemented by an advanced BIONZ™ X processing engine and AF system, ensuring that all content shot with the new RX10 camera – still images and full HD videos alike – is richly detailed, crisp, and continually in focus.
“The innovative new RX10 high-zoom camera is a natural extension to our popular RX family of products, carrying on its legacy of balancing compact size and high-performance imaging in the ultimate package,” said Patrick Huang, director of the Cyber-shot camera business at Sony Electronics. “It’s an unparalleled all-around performer that will leave enthusiasts, hobbyists and even professionals reaching for their DSLRs less and less.”
Sensor and Lens
The new RX10 camera shares the same high-resolution, 1.0-type 20.2 megapixel Exmor ® R CMOS sensor used in Sony’s popular RX100 II compact camera. About 4x the size of a standard compact camera sensor, it excels in producing high quality images in all types of lighting conditions. The BIONZ X processor is about 3x faster in processing speed compared to previous BIONZ predecessors, and reinforces the impressive image quality of the sensor by applying new detail reproduction technology and area-specific noise reduction. It also utilizes diffraction-reducing technologies, which compensates for the lens diffraction at smaller apertures.
The fixed Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 24-200mm lens offers superb clarity and resolving power, with a wide F2.8 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range that delivers extra brightness and bolsters low-light capabilities. The wide aperture combined with a seven-bladed iris diaphragm allows for easy creation of professional-looking photos with smooth, defocused backgrounds.
AF System, EVF Viewfinder and LCD
The new Cyber-shot RX10 camera features an extremely speedy and responsive new contrast-detection autofocus system thanks to a new-generation Direct Drive SSM (Super Sonicwave Motor) mechanism that works with the Exmor R CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ X processor.
Additionally, the camera has lock-on AF that accurately tracks moving subjects, even if they disappear momentarily from the frame. Users also have a choice of three selectable sizes for the spot AF frame, cutting the risk of accidental focus errors with very small subjects. It also has an upgraded ‘Eye AF’ that ensures crisp portraits focused accurately on the subject’s eyes.
The new RX10 high-zoom camera can shoot at up to 10 frames per second with continuous autofocus. This capability combined with the advanced AF and versatile 200mm, constant aperture F2.8 lens makes it an outstanding choice for shooting fast action and sports.
The camera also features a high-contrast OLED Tru-Finder™ that provides crisp edge-to-edge visibility and a wide viewing angle of about 33°, as well as a clear, bright 3.0-type White Magic™ LCD tilts up or down for easy framing for even more compositional freedom.
Impressive Full HD Video Shooting
The Cyber-shot RX10 camera has a host of advanced HD video shooting capabilities, including the ability to capture full HD video either 60p (AVCHD progressive) or a cinematic 24p frame rate, with full control over P/A/S/M exposure modes. Additionally, the camera can read and process data from every one of the large sensor’s pixels to create extremely smooth, highly-detailed Full HD videos. It also has a ‘clear’ HDMI® output which allows footage to be reviewed on an external monitor or recorded to a separate storage device.
The RX10 has an audio level meter with adjustable levels to ensure that movies sound as good as they look and there’s a microphone jack and headphone output for accurate level monitoring. Further, the RX10 model is compatible with the XLR-K1M adapter, which takes users into the world of pro-quality sound recording and allows for the addition of an external microphone via a balanced XLR terminal.
Design and Control
Aesthetically, the new Cyber-shot RX10 features a variety of fully customizable controls and settings that offer DSLR-like flexibility for advanced users. The lens itself has a manual control ring that can be used for zoom or focus control, as well as a dedicated aperture ring that can be set to ‘stepped’ (clicking) or smooth and silent (very useful for movies) when making adjustments.
The camera has six different customizable buttons plus a top-mounted LCD for instant confirmation of exposure and other key settings. The camera has a premium feel thanks to its light, rigid magnesium alloy build, and is also dust- and moisture-resistant for use in outdoor situations.
Wi-Fi and Other Convenient Features
The RX10 model has on-board Wi-Fi for easy connection with any iOS or Android™ smartphone, and features NFC (Near Field Communication) one-touch for simple connection to NFC-enabled Android devices. Consumers can share photos wirelessly on a connected mobile device, HD TV or home networked devices. Additionally, a connected phone can be used as a smart remote control to fire the camera’s shutter.
The new camera plays back high-resolution still images directly on a connected 4K television, offering four times the detail of Full HD. It also features support for TRILUMINOS™ Color, delivering an impressive variety of rich, natural colors when content shot with the camera is played back on a compatible BRAVIA™ television with TRILUMINOS Display.
There’s a range of compatible accessories for the RX10 camera including the new LCJ-RXE premium jacket case that protects the camera from dust and knocks. Additionally, the ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone can be attached via the camera’s Multi Interface Shoe™ for crisp dialogue and ambient sounds while shooting HD video, and the HVL-F43M flash and HVL-LEIR1 Video IR light ideal for capturing subjects and taking creative shots in low light.
Pricing and Availability
The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 high-zoom camera will be available for purchase this November for about $1300. The new camera and all compatible accessories will be available at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide.
By admin, on October 16th, 2013
 Sony A7r is advance than A7 mirrorless camera, the A7r features newly developed 36.3MP Full Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor, BIONZ X Image Processor, No Optical Low-Pass Filter for super sharp output, take a look at the major specification below
Sony A7r Major Specification
- 36.3MP Full Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor
- No Optical Low-Pass Filter
- Gapless On-Chip Lens Design
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- Direct Compatibility with E-mount Lenses
- 3.0″ Tiltable TFT LCD with 1,229K-Dots
- 2.4M-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- Full 1080/60p Video with Remote Capture
- Built-In Wi-Fi and NFC
- Multi-Interface Shoe and Built-in Flash
 Hybrid auto focus = speedy phase-detection + accurate contrast-detection AF, Sony also implemented a new Spatial Object Detection algorithm in A7 and A7r, + you also get Eye AF control – the viewfinder sync with your eye pupil to do AF, 2.4M-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder with New Eye AF Control, the A7r also features 3.0″ Tiltable TFT LCD with 1,229K-Dots.
Price
Pre-order Sony A7r @ $2,298.00 from Amazon | B&H
Sony A7r Press Release
Sony introduces the α7R: the world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera
- Newly developed Full-frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor with ‘gapless on chip’ design offering 36.4 effective megapixels and no optical low-pass filter
- New BIONZ X™ processor with approximately 3x faster processing speedii and new area-specific noise reduction
- Newly-developed fast intelligent AF is 35% quicker than conventional contrast-detection autofocus
- Improved XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ with wide field of view
- Practical, reliable and intuitive with dust/moisture-resistant magnesium alloy body and extensive custom controls
- AVCHD Progressive Full HD (1920×1080 – 60p/25piii) movie recording with audio level control and clean HDMI output
- 4K photo output and support for TRILUMINOS Display
- NFC and Wi-Fi for easy connection with smartphones & tablets
A game-changing blend of imaging power and portability, the α7R from Sony sets an exciting new benchmark in digital imaging. This mirrorless camera redefines the creative options of full-frame photography in a palm-sized interchangeable lens camera.
The α7R and new α7 provide a limitless array of new artistic possibilities for serious photographers. Expanding the range of optics from Sony and Carl Zeiss, sixiv new full-frame lenses complement the cameras’ superlative image quality – whether you’re shooting detail-packed stills or crisp, cinematic Full HD video.
Beautifully styled and easy to hold on lengthy assignments, the α7R is a no-compromise photographic tool that puts the needs of advanced users first. Front and back dials plus a control wheel and exposure compensation dial allow intuitive adjustments while framing shots through the high-contrast, high resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder or on the tiltable 3.0-type LCD screen.
The 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor incorporates light concentration and photo diode expansion technologies and also features a new ‘gapless’ on-chip lens design which eliminates gaps between adjacent pixels. These advances increase light collection efficiency, achieving outstanding resolution, sensitivity and low noise while circumventing the challenge of decreased pixel size due to the extremely high pixel count.
Together with the powerful new BIONZ X processor, the full-frame sensor also allows the α7R to shoot pro-quality Full HD videov. You’ll enjoy rich, beautifully rendered movie footage with sumptuous colours and ultra-low noise, even in low light. Clear Image Zoom has been enhanced for video recording, delivering powerful close-ups without sacrificing pixel count. Pro-style movie features include an audio recording level control and display, plus a ‘clean’ HDMI output that allows video to be viewed on an external monitor or recorded on another device.
The α7R showcases a new Fast Intelligent AF that ensures speedy, accurate autofocus and is designed to be fully customisable to exactly suit your precise photographic demands, with nine customisable buttons and 46 assignable functions.vi
High-resolution still images can be displayed directly on a 4K television that offers four times the detail of Full HD. Support for TRILUMINOS Colour delivers a stunning palette of rich, natural colours when viewing movies and photos captured with the α7R on a compatible BRAVIA television with TRILUMINOS Display.
With both Wi-Fi with NFC, the α7R offers effortless one-touch wireless connections with your Xperia™ or NFC-compatible Android smartphone or tablet. PlayMemories Camera Apps further enhance your photo experience with a growing range of free and paid apps, spanning exciting new creative effects and filters, utilities and more.
The new ‘Multiple Exposure’ app automatically composites sequential exposures, making it easy to create beautiful and dramatic effects with a choice of pre-set artistic themes as well as manual blending modes.
Pre-installed in the α7R, ‘Smart Remote Control’vii controls exposure and shutter release from your smartphone. Great for tripod-mounted group shots and self-portraits, the app also sends photos automatically to your mobile device for on-the-spot sharing.viii
With a tough magnesium alloy body that is dust- and moisture-resistant, the α7R weighs in at just 407g (body only) as the world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with a full-frame sensor.
Appealing equally to busy photo professionals and advanced amateurs, it also boasts the highest image quality of any α camera to date. The brand-new 36.4-effective megapixel (approx.) full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor delivers levels of detail unprecedented in any camera of its class. The high resolution sensor of the α7R has no optical low-pass filter, ensuring that its extraordinary resolving power is fully exploited. It’s complemented by a new BIONZ X processor – Sony’s latest-generation imaging engine that maximises detail and reduces image noise over a wide ISO 100-25600 sensitivity range (NB: expandable down to ISO 50 and up to ISO 51,200 with Multi-Frame Noise Reduction).
New full-frame interchangeable E-mount lenses
There’s a choice of five new full-frame E-mount lenses to realise the sheer imaging power of the α7R. The E-mount full-frame family includes two mid-range zooms by Sony and Carl Zeiss, two bright Sonnar T* primes and a premium-quality G lens telephoto zoom. There’s also a new-generation mount adaptor that gives photographers extra freedom to re-use their precious collection of full-frame A-mount optics with both cameras, including the newly-announced SAL70200G2 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II telephoto zoom.
New accessories will also be available for the α7R. The VG-C1EM grip extends shooting stamina via two NP-FW50 batteries, as well as providing greater user comfort during vertical shooting. The BC-TRW Battery Charger gives visual LED confirmation of recharging status. The FA-CS1M off-camera shoe can be used as an off-camera cable by connecting with a Multi Flash Cable. The LCS-ELCA premium leather soft carrying case extends the premium quality experience of handling and using the α7R while protecting your camera from scuffs and marks whilst being carried.
Sony A7r Full Specification
| Lens Compatibility |
Sony E-mount Full Frame, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum A-mount lenses confirmed via optional LA-EA3/LA-EA4 adaptor |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E-mount Full Frame |
| Camera Type |
Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR camera |
| Sensor |
Imaging Sensor: Exmor CMOS sensor (35.8 X 24.0mm)
Processor: BIONZ X image processor
Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on optical filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Pixel Gross: 26.8M pixels (approx.)
Effective Picture Resolution: 36.4M pixels (approx.)
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters |
| Media Type |
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant) |
| Color Space |
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
Movie: xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color |
| Still Image Mode |
RAW, RAW JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard |
| Still Image Max Effective Resolution |
36.4 Megapixels |
| Still Image Size 16:9 |
L: 7360 x 4144 (30M), M: 4800 x 2704 (13M), S: 3680 x 2072 (7.6M)
APS-C: L: 4800 x 3200 (15M), M: 3680 x 2456 (9.0M), S: 2400 x 1600 (3.8M) |
| Still Image Size 3:2 |
35mm full frame: L: 7360 x 4912 (36M), M: 4800 x 3200 (15M), S: 3680 x 2456 (9.0M)
APS-C: L: 4800 x 3200 (15M), M: 3680 x 2456 (9.0M), S: 2400 x 1600 (3.8M) |
| Panorama Still Image Size |
Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M)
Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M)
Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M)
Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) |
| Video Mode |
AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) |
| Video Resolution AVCHD |
AVCHD:
PS – 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps
FX – 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps
FH – 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps
FX – 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps
FH – 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps |
| Video Resolution MP4 |
HD – 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps
VGA – 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps |
| Video Signal |
NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Audio Format |
Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Microphone/Speaker |
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-CG50 / XLR-K1M (sold separately)/
Built-in monaural speaker; volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7 |
| Still Image File Format |
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
| Lens |
Mount: Sony E-mount Full Frame
Digital Zoom: Yes, approx. 4x
Direct Manual Focus: Yes
Exterior Finish: Black
EV Compensation: +/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial:
+/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV step |
| Viewfinder |
Type: 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) color electronic viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment: -4.0 m-1 ~ +3.5 m-1 (diopter)
Field of View: 100%
Magnification: Approx. 0.7x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (diopter) |
| LCD Type |
3.0″ (7.5cm) TFT LCD (921,600 dots) with tiltable design |
| Brightness Control |
Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2), Sunny Weather mode |
| Coverage |
100% |
| Live View |
Continuous Live View |
| Real-time image adjustment display |
Yes (On/Off) |
| Histogram |
Yes (On/off) |
| Peaking |
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow) |
| Grid Display |
Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting information for viewfinder mode |
| Customization |
Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback |
| Focus System |
Contrast-detection AF |
| Focus Points |
25 points (contrast-detection AF) |
| AF Modes |
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
| Focus Area |
Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone |
| Focus Sensitivity |
EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached) |
| Manual Focus Assist |
35mm full frame: 7.2x, 14.4x
APS-C: 4.7x, 9.4x |
| Focus Features |
Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Focus lock, Eye-start AF (only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4
attached), AF illuminator (built-in, LED type, range: Approx. 0.30-3m), AF micro adjustment, AF ON |
| AF Illuminator |
Yes (with built-in LED type) |
| Picture Effect(s) |
13 modes: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
| Auto Exposure Lock |
Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu |
| Color Temperature |
2500-9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom |
| Creative Style |
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black White, Sepia (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps) |
| D-Range Optimizer |
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step) |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Exposure Settings |
AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie |
| ISO |
Still images: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 can be set as expanded ISO range),
AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Movies: ISO 200-25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 200-6400 equivalent) |
| Metering |
Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| Metering Modes |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Metering Sensitivity |
EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached) |
| Noise Reduction |
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/ Low/Off selectable |
| Scene Mode(s) |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur |
| White Balance Mode |
Auto WB / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) Color Filter (G7 to M7: 15 steps, A7 to B7: 15 steps) / Custom / Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
Continuous shooting: Max. 2.5fps,
Speed Priority Continuous shooting: Max. 5.0fps |
| Drive Mode |
Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO) |
| Self-timer |
2-sec. or 10-sec. delay |
| Shutter Speeds |
1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Shutter Type |
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter |
| Flash Bracketing |
With optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable |
| Flash Compensation |
With optional external flash: ±3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
| Flash Coverage |
16 mm (focal length printed on lens body) |
| Flash Metering System |
Pre-flash TTL |
| Flash Modes |
With optional external flash: Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Flash Type |
Optional external flash |
| Convenience Features |
Self Timer
Red-Eye Reduction
Erase/Protect
Media/Battery
Media/Battery Indicator
Power Save Mode
Video Playback Options: Forward/Rewind (Movie)
Multiple Language Display |
| Advanced Features |
Face Detection: On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
Smile Shutter technology: Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Image Stabilization
Intelligent Auto
Superior Auto
Anti Motion Blur
Auto High Dynamic Range
Priority Setting (for Face Detection)
Shooting Tips
Sweep Panorama |
| Interface |
Headphone Jack
Microphone Input
Remote Commander via optional RM-VPR1
Accessory Shoe
PictBridge Compatible
A/V Remote Terminal via Multi Terminal interface
BRAVIA® Sync Yes, via HDMI® with compatible BRAVIA HDTV (link menu)
DC IN via optional AC-PW20AM (sold separately)
HD Output HDMI® Type D micro connector
NFC
PhotoTV HD Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable
Tripod Mount
USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions (Approx.) |
Approx. 5 × 3-3/4 × 1-15/16″ (126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2 mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions |
| Weight (Approx.) |
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 1 lb. 0.7 oz. (474 g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) Approx. 14.7 oz. (416 g) |
| Battery Type |
InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V) |
| Battery Capacity |
1080 mAh |
| Number of Still Images |
Approx. 340 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard) |
| Power Requirements |
One rechargeable battery pack (NP-FW50) |
By admin, on October 16th, 2013
Sony A7 announced today it features newly developed 24.3MP Full Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor and advance BIONZ X Image Processor, the A7 have full Compatibility with current line-up of E-mount Lenses, take a look at the major features below
Sony A7 Major Features
- 24.3MP Full Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- Direct Compatibility with E-mount Lenses
- 3.0″ Tiltable TFT LCD with 1,229K-Dots
- 2.4M-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- Full 1080/60p with Uncompressed Output
- Fast Hybrid Autofocus; 5 fps Burst Rate
- Built-In Wi-Fi and NFC
- Multi-Interface Shoe and Built-In Flash
- Direct Access Interface
 other new features include fast Hybrid auto focus = speedy phase-detection + accurate contrast-detection AF, Sony also implemented a new Spatial Object Detection algorithm in A7 and A7r, + you also get Eye AF control – the viewfinder sync with your eye pupil to do AF.
Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC capability enable easy wireless transfer of images as well as remote shutter control from smartphones and tablets
The a7 is compatible with all present APS-C E-mount lenses in APS-C crop mode as well as new E-mount full-frame Zeiss and Sony G-series lenses.
Price
Sony A7 [Body Only] – $1,698.00 – Amazon | B&H
Sony A7 w/ 28-70mm lens – $1,998.00 – Amazon | B&H
Press Release
Sony Press Release
Sony introduces the α7 camera: Full-frame photography in a truly compact body
- 35mm Full-frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixels
- New BIONZ X™ image processor with dramatically increased processing speed, improved image qualityi and low-light performanceii
- Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF combines speedy phase detection AF with highly accurate contrast detection AFiii
- Improved XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ with wide field of view
- Practical, reliable and intuitive with dust/moisture-resistant magnesium alloy bodyiv and extensive custom controls
- AVCHD Progressive Full HD (1920×1080 – 60p/25pv) movie recording with audio level control and clean HDMI output
- 4K photo output and support for TRILUMINOS Display
The new α7 from Sony combines a 35mm full-frame image sensor and lens interchangeability in a truly compact body. Without compromising on image quality, shooting comfort, functionality or AF performance, the α7 delivers stunning photographs that were previously only possible on large, high-end cameras.
Alongside the new α7R, the α7 liberates photographers and cinematographers by combining amazing portability with all the advantages of full-frame photography and moviemaking, including higher sensitivity shooting with lower noise, a wider dynamic range, a shallower depth of field which enables dramatic defocusing effects like bokeh and compatibility with a newly extended range of full-frame lenses.
Beautifully styled and crafted from a robust magnesium alloy body, the α7 is designed to sit comfortably in the photographer’s hand. Front and back dials plus a control wheel and exposure compensation dial allow intuitive adjustments while framing shots through the high-contrast, high resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder or on the tiltable 3.0-type LCD screen.
Together with the powerful new BIONZ X processor, the full-frame sensor also allows the α7 to shoot pro-quality Full HD videovi. You’ll enjoy rich, beautifully rendered movie footage with sumptuous colours and ultra-low noise, even in low light. Clear Image Zoom has been enhanced for video recording, delivering powerful close-ups without sacrificing pixel count. Pro-style movie features include an audio recording level control and display, plus a ‘clean’ HDMI output that allows video to be viewed on an external monitor or recorded on another device.
An enhanced Fast Hybrid autofocus combines speedy phase detection AF with highly accurate contrast detection AF, which has been accelerated through a new Spatial Object Detection algorithm, to achieve among the fastest autofocusing performance of any full-frame camera. Even when capturing a subject partially turned away from the camera with a shallow depth of field, the face will be sharply focused thanks to extremely accurate eye-detection that can prioritise a single pupil. First, the phase-detection AF with 117 densely placed phase-detection AF points swiftly, and efficiently moves the lens to bring the subject into focus. Contrast-detection AF (25 points) then fine tunes the focussing in the blink of an eye.
High-resolution still images can be displayed directly on a 4K television that offers four times the detail of Full HD. Support for TRILUMINOS Colour delivers a stunning palette of rich, natural colours when viewing movies and photos captured with the α7 on a compatible BRAVIA television with TRILUMINOS Display.
With both Wi-Fi with NFC, the α7 offers effortless one-touch wireless connections with your Xperia™ or NFC-compatible Android smartphone or tablet. PlayMemories Camera Apps further enhance your photo experience with a growing range of free and paid apps, spanning exciting new creative effects and filters, utilities and more.
The new ‘Multiple Exposure’ app automatically composites sequential exposures, making it easy to create beautiful and dramatic effects with a choice of pre-set artistic themes as well as manual blending modes.
Pre-installed in the α7, ‘Smart Remote Control’vii controls exposure and shutter release from your smartphone. Great for tripod-mounted group shots and self-portraits, the app also sends photos automatically to your mobile device for on-the-spot sharing.viii
New full-frame interchangeable E-mount lenses
There is a choice of five new full-frame E-mount lenses to realise the sheer imaging power of the α7. The E-mount full-frame family includes two mid-range zooms by Sony and Carl Zeiss, two bright Sonnar T* primes and a premium-quality G lens telephoto zoom. There’s also a new-generation mount adaptor that gives photographers extra freedom to re-use their precious collection of full-frame A-mount optics with both cameras, including the newly-announced SAL70200G2 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II telephoto zoom.
New accessories will also be available for the α7. The VG-C1EM grip extends shooting stamina via two NP-FW50 batteries, as well as providing greater user comfort during vertical shooting. The BC-TRW Battery Charger gives visual LED confirmation of recharging status. The FA-CS1M off-camera shoe can be used as an off-camera cable by connecting with a Multi Flash Cable. The LCS-ELCA premium leather soft carrying case extends the premium quality experience of handling and using the α7 while protecting your camera from scuffs and marks whilst being carried.
Sony A7 Full Specification
| Lens Compatibility |
Sony E-mount Full Frame, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum A-mount lenses confirmed via optional LA-EA3/LA-EA4 adaptor |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E-mount Full Frame |
| Camera Type |
Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR camera |
| Sensor |
Imaging Sensor: Exmor CMOS sensor (35.8 X 23.9mm)
Processor: BIONZ X image processor
Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on optical filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Pixel Gross: 24.7M pixels (approx.)
Effective Picture Resolution: 24.3M pixels (approx.)
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters |
| Media Type |
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant) |
| Color Space |
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
Movie: xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color |
| Still Image Mode |
RAW, RAW JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard |
| Still Image Max Effective Resolution |
24.3 Megapixels |
| Still Image Size 16:9 |
35mm full frame: L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)
APS-C: L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M) |
| Still Image Size 3:2 |
35mm full frame: L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M)
APS-C: L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M) |
| Panorama Still Image Size |
Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M)
Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M)
Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M)
Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) |
| Video Mode |
AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) |
| Video Resolution AVCHD |
AVCHD:
PS – 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps
FX – 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps
FH – 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps
FX – 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps
FH – 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps |
| Video Resolution MP4 |
HD – 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps
VGA – 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps |
| Video Signal |
NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Audio Format |
Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Microphone/Speaker |
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-CG50 / XLR-K1M (sold separately)/
Built-in monaural speaker; volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7 |
| Still Image File Format |
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
| Lens |
Mount: Sony E-mount Full Frame
Digital Zoom: Yes, approx. 4x
Direct Manual Focus: Yes
Exterior Finish: Black
EV Compensation: +/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial:
+/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV step |
| Viewfinder |
Type: 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) color electronic viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment: -4.0 m-1 ~ +3.5 m-1 (diopter)
Field of View: 100%
Magnification: Approx. 0.7x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (diopter) |
| LCD Type |
3.0″ (7.5cm) TFT LCD (921,600 dots) with tiltable design |
| Brightness Control |
Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2), Sunny Weather mode |
| Coverage |
100% |
| Live View |
Continuous Live View |
| Real-time image adjustment display |
Yes (On/Off) |
| Histogram |
Yes (On/off) |
| Peaking |
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow) |
| Grid Display |
Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting information for viewfinder mode |
| Customization |
Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback |
| Focus System |
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) |
| Focus Points |
117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF) |
| AF Modes |
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
| Focus Area |
Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone |
| Focus Sensitivity |
EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached) |
| Manual Focus Assist |
35mm full frame: 7.2x, 14.4x
APS-C: 4.7x, 9.4x |
| Focus Features |
Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Focus lock, Eye-start AF (only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4
attached), AF illuminator (built-in, LED type, range: Approx. 0.30-3m), AF micro adjustment, AF ON |
| AF Illuminator |
Yes (with built-in LED type) |
| Picture Effect(s) |
13 modes: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
| Auto Exposure Lock |
Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu |
| Color Temperature |
2500 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom |
| Creative Style |
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black White, Sepia (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps) |
| D-Range Optimizer |
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step) |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Exposure Settings |
AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie |
| ISO |
Still images: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 can be set as expanded ISO range),
AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Movies: ISO 200-25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 200-6400 equivalent) |
| Metering |
Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| Metering Modes |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Metering Sensitivity |
EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached) |
| Noise Reduction |
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/ Low/Off selectable |
| Scene Mode(s) |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur |
| White Balance Mode |
Auto WB / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) Color Filter (G7 to M7: 15 steps, A7 to B7: 15 steps) / Custom / Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
Continuous shooting: Max. 2.5fps,
Speed Priority Continuous shooting: Max. 5.0fps |
| Drive Mode |
Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO) |
| Self-timer |
2-sec. or 10-sec. delay |
| Shutter Speeds |
1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Shutter Type |
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter |
| Flash Bracketing |
With optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable |
| Flash Compensation |
With optional external flash: ±3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
| Flash Coverage |
16 mm (focal length printed on lens body) |
| Flash Metering System |
Pre-flash TTL |
| Flash Modes |
With optional external flash: Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Flash Type |
Optional external flash |
| Convenience Features |
Self Timer
Red-Eye Reduction
Erase/Protect
Media/Battery
Media/Battery Indicator
Power Save Mode
Video Playback Options: Forward/Rewind (Movie)
Multiple Language Display |
| Advanced Features |
Face Detection: On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
Smile Shutter technology: Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Image Stabilization
Intelligent Auto
Superior Auto
Anti Motion Blur
Auto High Dynamic Range
Priority Setting (for Face Detection)
Shooting Tips
Sweep Panorama |
| Interface |
Headphone Jack
Microphone Input
Remote Commander via optional RM-VPR1
Accessory Shoe
PictBridge Compatible
A/V Remote Terminal via Multi Terminal interface
BRAVIA® Sync Yes, via HDMI® with compatible BRAVIA HDTV (link menu)
DC IN via optional AC-PW20AM (sold separately)
HD Output HDMI® Type D micro connector
NFC
PhotoTV HD Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable
Tripod Mount
USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions (Approx.) |
Approx. 5 × 3-3/4 × 1-15/16″ (126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2 mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions |
| Weight (Approx.) |
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 1 lb. 0.7 oz. (474 g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) Approx. 14.7 oz. (416 g) |
| Battery Type |
InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V) |
| Battery Capacity |
1080 mAh |
| Number of Still Images |
Approx. 340 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard) |
| Power Requirements |
One rechargeable battery pack (NP-FW50) |
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