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Olympus announced the new Olympus OM-D E-M5, the latest Micro Four Thirds camera, it features a classic design based on the Olympus OM SLR film cameras. Specifications Speed - the world’s fastest*2 FAST AF auto-focusing system plus 3D tracking for improved moving object tracking performance 16.1-megapixel new Live MOS sensor, for high resolution and excellent low-light performance 1.44 million dot high-definition electronic viewfinder, with unique optical design to reduce vignetting, 100% field of view and very short display time lag Powerful TruePic VI image engine, for faster recovery time and excellent image quality (still image shooting sensitivity as high as ISO25600) Ultra-effective in-body image stabilisation using the world’s first*1 5-axis IS, for blur-free movies and stills with any lens Compact, lightweight body in the tradition of the famous OM series, in magnesium alloy and enhanced with proven dust-/splashproof capability Fully co...

Nikon has finally announced new Nikon Speedlight SB-910, a replacement to SB-900. There is minor improvement on SB-910 compare to SB-900. [ Nikon SB-910 Specs ] • Professional i-TTL (intelligent TTL) Speedlight • Compatible with FX- and DX-format SLR digital cameras • Guide number : 34 (STD)/39 (CW)/31 (EVEN) (FX-format, ISO 100, m, at 35 mm) • Maximum guide number: 54.5 (CW, FX-format, ISO 100, m, at 135 mm) • Multi-step auto zoom covers wide 17-200mm zoom range • Automatic detection of sensor format : recognizes FX- or DX-format cameras • High-speed recycling time of 2.3 seconds when using LR6 NiMH batteries • AF-Assist illumination : compatible with Multi-CAM 3500 FX/DX AF sensor module • Bounce capability : rotates 180º horizontally to the right & left; tilts up to 90º and down to 7º • Thermal protection system : warns of excessive heat build up during high intensity firing • Hard-type incandescent and fluorescent color filters included • Automatic filter detection: Aut...

Yong Nuo YN-560 Manual Flash (Guide Number 58 @ 35mm ISO 100, Suitable for Phottix Tetra, Aster, Strato, Atlas Triggerer, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, etc. DSLR Cameras) Yong Nuo YN-560 Manual Flash (Guide Number 58 @ 35mm ISO 100, Suitable for Phottix Tetra, Aster, Strato, Atlas Triggerer, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, etc. DSLR Cameras) I have been using this flash and i must say, this flash ROCKS !!!! If you want additional flash, this is it. It's cheap and affordable. If you are looking for a solid performance flash that also have versatile functions, then the Yongnuo YN560 is just for you. It comes with a guide number of 58 and full power output recycling time of only 3 seconds (using alkaline batteries). With the YN560 flash, the long anxious wait for the flash to recharge will no longer be a problem. This flash also offers a wide range of features including: Versatile Interfaces This flash also comes with hot shoe, PC-sync and external bat...

Nikon D7000 DSLR Camera (Body) (Free Sandisk 8GB SDHC + Nikon DSLR Bag) (16.2MP CMOS, EXPEED 2, 1080p HD Video, 3" LCD, Twin SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slots, 39 Point AF System) Nikon D7000 - the new Nikon DSLR that some believed is the Nikon D90 replacement. Nikon D7000 construction is closer to the Nikon D300S’s as both cameras have a magnesium alloy body shell rather than the polycarbonate version of the D90. In some ways the Nikon D7000’s specification surpasses that of the D300S, not least in pixel count. In addition, the Nikon D7000 is only the second Nikon DSLR to feature Full-HD video technology, the D31000 was the first, and it has a more advanced metering system than any other Nikon DSLR as it uses a 2,016 pixel sensor. There’s also a new 39-point AF system that sits comfortably between the 11-point and 51-point systems found in the Nikon D90 and D300S respectively. One of the most interesting features of the Nikon D7000 is its full-time autofocus (AF-F) mode that operates w...

Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera (18MP CMOS, 1920 x 1080 HD Video, 3.0" Flip-Out LCD, DIGIC 4) EOS 60D. Replacing the EOS 50D,is designed for photographers who want to take their skills to the next level, offering high performance, a series of creative features, a Vari-angle LCD screen and enhanced ergonomics – empowering photography enthusiasts to capture outstanding stills and Full High Definition (HD) video for unique, creative results. High speed, high resolution With an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor, the EOS 60D offers high levels of detail and a magnification of 1.6x the focal length of the lens to capture poster-size images in a variety of aspect ratios*1. Canon’s powerful DIGIC 4 technology rapidly processes image information captured from the CMOS sensor’s four-channel output, providing outstanding colour reproduction, as well as high-speed shooting at 5.3fps in bursts of 58 full-resolution JPEGs. A standard ISO range of 100-6400 is extendable to 12800, providing smooth im...

Sony's NEX-5 is the first of new hybrid camera model from Sony, offering a large-size APS HD CMOS sensor capable of 1080i HD movie capture and high quality images to the heady heights of ISO 12,800. HD movie 1080i can be captured at 60fps in addition to high quality stills from ISO 200 through to a whopping ISO 12,800. When it comes to image quality, the NEX-5 really stands apart from competitor models. In terms of image noise, ISO 200-800 are exceptionally clean, with a slight colour noise presence creeping in progressively thereafter but having no profoundly negative impact as far as ISO 3200. ISO 6400-12,800 show more considerable signs of detail loss due to noise reduction, yet are both of a good enough quality to use, no qualms about it. Specification: * 14.2-megapixel effective recording * APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor (23.4 X 15.6 mm) for rich tonal gradation and true-to-life color * includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5...

The worldx's first interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sized sensor offering the performance and image quality of a DSLR plus the portability, convenience and ease of use of a compact camera. Samsung NX10 equipped with 3" AMOLED display Samsung is also manufacturer of AMOLED screens and the Samsung NX10 profits from that. The camera has a 3-inch AMOLED display on the back. That outclasses the usual LCD-displays, not only in terms of quality, but also in terms of energy use. If you would rather use a viewfinder, then the NX10 also has an electronic viewfinder. Image noise control is also very good, producing reliably noise-free images at 400 ISO and usable images at 800 ISO in quite low light, although performance at 1600 ISO leaves something to be desired. Specification: Body material Metal and plastic Sensor • APS-C type CMOS (23.4 x 15.6mm) • 15.1 million total pixels • 14.6 million effective pixels • RGB (Primary) color filter array Dust...

Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (18.0 MP CMOS (APS-C) Sensor, Full HD 1080p Video, Advanced Live View, 3" 1.04 Million Dot Clear View LCD, 3.7 fps) The EOS 550D is an advanced mid-range camera, just one step down from the EOS 50D (although ironically slightly more expensive). It is aimed at experienced amateur photographers, and has a features set to match. It has a wide range of shutter speeds, from 30 seconds to 1/4000th, a nine-point AF system with a cross-type f/5.6 central point, and the sophisticated 63-point metering system from the EOS 7D, more advanced than the 35-zone meter of the 500D. Pros Tweaked Auto ISO function High resolution LCD screen Quick control function Larger buttons Increased exposure compensation range Battery life Movie mode Cons Small buffer for RAW images Although improved, AF during LiveView could still be better Canon EOS 550D: Specification Resolution 18Mp Sensor size 22.3 x 14.9mm ...

Nikon D300s SLR Digital Camera Body (12.3 Megapixels, 3" LCD, 51-point Autofocus System, Live View, HD Video Recording, Self Cleaning Sensor, CF and SD/SDHC Card Slots, Dust and Weather Resistant) The Nikon D300s SLR Digital Camera builds upon the success of the D300 by adding 720p HD Video Recording. With a 51-point autofocus system, 100% viewfinder accuracy, 7 frames per second continuous shooting, and low light sensitivity (expandable to ISO 6400), the D300s boasts a professional-grade feature set in a compact, highly durable, metal body. The 12.3 megapixel image sensor coupled with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED processor ensures ample resolution for discerning shooters with vivid, life-like color and stunning detail. Advanced Live View Technology allows users to compose photos and video with the camera's bright, 920,000 dot LCD. HD Video is captured in true broadcast-quality 1280 x 720 at a smooth, cinematic 24 frames per second. An integrated mono microphone a...

Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera Body (18 MP, 3" LCD, Advanced Movie Mode, 8 fps, ISO 12800) The Canon 7D is designed for speed, with dual DIGIC 4 chips to speed processing of these large 14-bit files, as well as keep up with the shutter's 8-frame-per-second top speed. Even the sensor had to be tweaked to enable such speed, with an 8-channel readout to more quickly draw the image off the sensor. The Canon 7D's buffer can handle 94 JPEGs at top speed, or 15 RAW images. For its part, the Canon 7D's shutter mechanism is rated at 150,000 cycles, and is the same design used by the 1D-series of Canon digital SLRs. EV compensation has been expanded to five stops in either direction, and the ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400, with an expanded setting up to 12,800. The Canon 7D also sports an HD movie mode that will capture full HD at 30p. The built-in flash has a wider range to handle up to 15mm wide-angle lenses, like the new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, and the flash can al...