Announcement of the new camera Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm has announced the launch of a new model of a compact digital camera with premium FUJIFILM X-A2, which, according to the manufacturer, a high level of color reproduction, improved auto-focus and high resolution.

In X-A2 implemented new features such as Eye Detection AF (auto-focus with eye detection function), Auto Macro AF (autofocus macro) and Multi-Target «MULTI AF» (Multipoint AF), provides fast and accurate auto focus. This model is used for the first time turning the LCD screen at an angle of 175 degrees, which simplifies the creation of self-portraits, and kit lens XC16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II, as the company said, is the best in class working distance of 15 cm (approximately 7 cm from the lens) for closeup.

The main features of Fujifilm X-A2:

• 16.3-megapixel APS-C
• Image processor EXR Processor II
• Standard sensitivity range of ISO200 to ISO6400 can be increased to ISO12800 and ISO25600 even
• Mode dial that allows you to quickly select the desired shooting mode
• AF mode with the function of detecting eye macro-auto-focus and multipoint autofocus
• Two control dial
• 3-inch LCD screen high-resolution (920 thousand. Points) with a slope of up to 175 °
• Intelligent Flash with Auto Brightness according to the shooting conditions
• A wide range of shooting modes: imitation film, advanced filters and multiple exposure
• Supports Full HD video
• Wi-Fi support
• Support for attaching labels to geotagging photos from connected smartphones
• Wide range of accessories

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Nikon D5500 - Digital SLR format DX, equipped with a swivel touch screen

Nikon has announced the availability of portable digital SLR camera D5500, which the manufacturer has as its first camera format DX, equipped with a touch screen with variable angle.

According to the manufacturer, its novelty is designed for lovers of creative photography who need more opportunities for self-expression. Due to the large matrix DX format and wide sensitivity range ISO (100-25 600 units) images are vivid and detailed.

Due to the one-piece body design model D5500 is much thinner and lighter than its predecessor. A protruding handle makes it easy and comfortable to hold the camera. Highly sensitive touch screen with variable angle allows you to control the camera with the same ease as the smartphone, and built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to transfer high-quality photos on a smart device.

Main characteristics

• 24.2-megapixel DX-format without an optical low-pass filter
• 100-25 600 units of ISO
• 3.2-inch touch LCD monitor with variable angle, wide viewing angle and high resolution (1037 thousand. Points)
• Built-in Wi-Fi module
• one-piece body and protruding handle
• Dimensions: mm 124h97h70
• Weighs only 420 grams (without battery and memory card)
• 39-point AF system with 9 cross-type sensors in the central region
• Advanced AF system Contrast-detect: when shooting in Live View mode, the camera focuses on the 20% faster than the model D5300
• Processor EXPEED image processing 4
• Continuous shooting at up to 5 fps
• Support video format Full HD: 1080/50 / 60p
• Built-in stereo
• Viewfinder: approx. 95 percent frame coverage and a 0.82-fold increase
• 10 special effects to photos and videos; 16 scene modes
• Means of artistic treatment: the retouch menu functions bracketing photographing mode, HDR, Interval timer shooting, vignetting control
• Means of artistic treatment: Compatible with all NIKKOR lenses DX format and some the Nikon Speedlight
• Compatible with wireless remote controller WR-R10 and WR-T10

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Sony released the camera Sony Alpha 7 II

Sony has unveiled an updated version of its full-frame digital SLR camera Sony Aplha 7. Model ingeniously named A7 II. The camera has received 24.3-megapixel matrix with five-axis stabilized by shear matrix that can compensate for camera shake up to 4.5 CIPA standard stops. Also, the device is equipped with a system that synchronizes stabilization system in the housing with built-in stabilization of the E-series lens with optical image stabilization.

Parameter ISO can vary from 100 to 25 600, and through image processing achieved Bionz X 117 pixels for detecting a phase 25 of measuring points and contrast. At the same time, the increased productivity enabled Sony engineers talk about a 30% increase in speed autofocus and a 50% improvement opportunities object tracking. The shutter can operate at speeds up to 1/8000 of a second, and in the mode serynoy speed shooting up to 5 frames per second. Video Unlimited 1080p at 60 k / s with the AVCHD codec and XAVC S. There are built-in modules Wi-Fi and NFC, designed to use your smartphone as a remote viewfinder. Own electronic viewfinder screen has a diagonal of 3 inches and a resolution of 2359000 pixels.

The camera will appear in the Japanese market on December 5 at a price of 190,000 yen ($ 1,600). The European release will take place in January, but the price is still unknown.

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Eyefi Launches Wi-Fi Memory Cards Into the Cloud

You’d think most new digital cameras would come with built-in Wi-Fi these days, but only 46% of those that ship in 2014 will have the ability to connect to the Internet.

And sure, there's no denying you can take better quality photos on digital cameras — compared to what’s typically found on a smartphone — but there’s something to say for the convenience of sharing photos directly from a mobile device.

Eyefi, the maker of Wi-Fi SD memory cards (and used to be named "Eye-Fi"), has long turned digital cameras into wireless hotspots, but it’s now offering a full cloud-based storage service called Eyefi Cloud. This means you’ll be able to snap photos on a digital camera and instantaneously access them across all platforms — not just your smartphone and tablets, but the web, too. And your pics will stay there.

Previously, Eye-Fi users could transfer through the cloud, but the service more like a relay to send the photos to a photo service or computer. Last year, Eyefi added instant image transfer from its cards to mobile devices with the launch of its Mobi wireless SD memory card.

The price of the Eyefi Mobi SD card stays the same ($49 for 8B), but it now comes with three months of the cloud service for free. Twelve-month memberships start at $49 for an unlimited number of photos.

With the membership, after setup and as soon as you take some photos with a digital camera equipped with Eyefi, they'll appear across various services and devices. You can manage the photos and albums either via an accompanying app or through the website.

Setup is easy and relatively intuitive. Eyefi works with all the major DSL camera manufacturers — Canon, Nikon, Casio and so on, which install the firmware into their products — so the connected SD cards work directly with them when inserted. On some models, a flashing Wi-Fi symbol signals that the camera is reading the card.

You'll then want to download the Eyefi app, register for an account and then sync the devices you want to the service. You can then go in and share photos and albums with others, as well as make labels and sort by date. A handy feature in the "share" section lets you keep track of who's viewed the pictures, if — for example — you were to post a link to your Facebook profile page.

Existing Mobi SD card users can also get a free trial membership too (and the previous card model is the same as the new one, with a bit of new packaging and design colors).

Author :  By Samantha Murphy Kelly Sourced by : mashable

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Final Nikon Coolpix S800c Runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Normally, when we talk about an Android-powered system, we would venture into the realm of smartphones and tablets, and very rarely (if ever) into the world of digital cameras. The line is about to be blurred this day, as the Nikon Coolpix S800c was just announced to come with a copy of the Android operating system – Android 2.3 Gingerbread, to be exact. Yes sir, how does this digital camera shape up in the face of a mobile operating system running in the background? Well, we shall have to take a closer look at its machinations and inner workings right after the jump, shall we not ?

For starters, with Android running on the Nikon Coolpix S800c, you might actually feel that you are using a smartphone at times – until you realize that you are unable to make any phone calls or receive text messages. Good thing it has Wi-Fi connectivity built in though, as it would not be much of an Android device if there were not Internet connectivity to make it interactive.

Setting up the camera for Internet connection using operations which are similar to those used by Android smartphones is possible, not to mention easy. You are also able to post whatever you have snapped and recorded onto social networking sites like Google+, Facebook, and Twitter in a jiffy, but make sure you are within the vicinity of a Wi-Fi network, otherwise it would all amount to nought.

Not only that, the Nikon Coolpix S800c has a new feature known as “Upload to Smart Device”, where this app can be used to transfer high-resolution photos and movies to smart devices which are powered by the Android or iOS operating system, again, over a wireless connection. As for the performance of the Nikon Coolpix S800c, what kind of camera specifications does it pack?

We do know it will come equipped with a 10x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, in addition to a built-in lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function. There is also a backside illumination CMOS sensor that boasts of an effective pixel count of 16-megapixels so that you can shoot images with little noise at the high sensitivities – perfect for low light conditions or night landscapes.

You are also able to record 1920 x 1080p/30-fps full-HD movies with stereo sound, and the included high-performance GPS module is able to record your current position (latitude and longitude) information, applying them to photos and movies as they are recorded. 

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New Samsung WB250F SMART Camera

We do come across a slew of smart devices in this day and age, ranging from smart cars, to smartphones, smart houses, smart windows, smart buildings, a smart TV, smart watches, and heck, why not thrown in a smart camera into the mix as well? Samsung did embark on the path of smart cameras in recent memory with the Samsung WB250F SMART camera, but this time around, the South Korean consumer electronics giant has decided to take a slightly different route by announcing the integration of Evernote into the aforementioned WB250F SMART camera.

When you use the power and potential of Evernote with Samsung’s SMART camera 2.0 technologies, users will be able to discover a new method of capturing and synchronizing photos across any device that already comes with Evernote installed. This particular new Ever note feature integration has been made available to those living in the US already, where it can be enjoyed after one performs a software update to currently-owned and newly-purchased WB250F SMART cameras.

Each purchase of the WB250F SMART camera will now be accompanied by three months of the Ever note Premium service (that happens to work out to a $15 value), which will also comprise of a higher upload allowance per month (of up to 1GB), additional sharing options and faster image processing.

Ron Gazzola, Vice President of Marketing for Digital Imaging, said “Consumers want to take great pictures that they can share with their family and friends. With the addition of Ever note to Samsung’s WB250F, users can now seamlessly sync their images across devices and share their photo memories with other Ever note users.

With this Wi-Fi enabled Samsung Smart Camera, the WB250F will let you share whatever images you have just captured on social networks or via email as long as it remains hooked up to a working Wi-Fi network. After integrating it with Ever note, it provides you another method of making use of your photos, where you can instantly and securely synchronize your freshly snapped photos to the entire range of your personal devices – as long as they have Ever note up and running, that is. Don’t you think that this certainly makes life a whole lot more convenient .

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Eye-Fi x2 Wi.Fi wireless memory cards

Eye-Fi wireless memory cards deliver the next generation Eye-Fi experience in the form of the the award-winning Eye-Fi Pro X2. We are talking about faster-than-ever wireless photo and video uploads, improved performance, and virtually endless storage capacity with Endless Memory mode.

 makes your camera wireless
The Eye-Fi card is the 1st wireless memory card. It looks, stores media, and fits into cameras just like a regular SDHC card. On top of that, the Eye-Fi card has built-in Wi-Fi that uses your wireless network to effortlessly transfer photos and videos.

uses your home Wi-Fi network
Upon setup, specify which networks the Eye-Fi card uses to transfer your media. Add up to 32 networks for your card to use. The next time your camera is on within range of a specified network, your photos and videos will fly to your computer and to your favorite sharing site.

 
gets media where you want it
During the quick set-up, you customize where you want your memories sent. The Eye-Fi card will only send them to the computer and to the sharing site you choose.

memory + Wi-Fi = Eye-Fi
It all started with a very simple idea: what if photos could just fly to where you want them to be? That’s how a memory card with antenna and magical superpowers was born.

More about Eye-Fi…

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Ego WiFi HD Action Camera

Your friends might laugh at you wholeheartedly when they see you sporting something that looks like a walnut on your head – the £159.99 Ego WiFi HD Action Camera which will come in black, blue, red, white or yellow colors, but they certainly will not laugh any more when they check out the kind of daredevil stunts that you perform, recording all of it from a vantage point of view to show them just how much cojones you have over the rest of your clique.

The Ego WiFi HD Action Camera will basically capture all of your action and adventure in 1080p high definition, and if you happen to own a smartphone or compatible tablet, live video footage can also be streamed onto your screen thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi chip on the Ego WiFi HD Action Camera.

There is a built-in microphone that will perform all the recording of the slew of high pitch squeals and applause amidst the audience who are watching your every daredevil move that drips with adrenaline and courage. Not only that, the Ego WiFi HD Action Camera is also capable of shooting still images thanks to its 12-megapixel camera. A USB connection will allow you to transfer the slew of recorded images and video to a computer at the end of the day.

Product Features:

• HD 1080p recording with sound
• WiFi streaming of live content to your smartphone
• Compatible with free to purchase Action Connect app
• 12 megapixel photo stills
• Continuous photo mode
• LCD display for mode and battery indicator
• Micro SD card expandable memory
• HDMI output slot
• Rechargeable internal battery
• Includes adjustable flat mount
• Records additional video file in WQVGA for easy upload to video websites

Technical Specifications:

• Video Resolution: 1080p at 30 frames per second or 720p at 60 frames per second
• Video file format: H.264 MOV
• Audio: Mono Microphone
• Photo resolution: 12 megapixels
• Photo fortmat: JPG
• Internal memory: 256MB
• External memory: Micro SDHC Class 6+ up to 32GB
• Recommend Class 10 Micro SD Card. Not included
• Sensor: 3MP
• Lens: F/3.2
• Field of view: 135 degrees
• Lens focus: 0.4m to infinite
• Shutter speed: ½ to 1/8000 second
• USB: 2.0 High Speed
• HDMI: Mini HDMI output. Cable not included
• Battery: Rechargeable 1050 mAh
• WiFi: Yes

Box Contents:

• Ego HD WiFi Action Camera
• Adjustable mount
• 3M flat adhesive
• USB Cable
• Protective face cover
• Instructions

Dimensions:

• Measures approximately 4cm(W) x 6cm(H) x 3cm(D)

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Canon EOS M Digital Camera Enters into the Mirrorless Territory

Canon has long been a leader in the world of DSLRs, but when it comes to smaller sized shooters, Canon had largely concentrated on commercially viable consumer and prosumer class digital cameras, not really treading on the mirrorless camera technology known as Micro Four Thirds which has been around for some years now. The mirrorless camera comes close to a DSLR in terms of image quality, and yet is far less bulkier in terms of size, not to mention allowing you to change a fair number of lenses (a market which is growing), making it a favorite secondary camera to many.

Well, Canon has finally decided to dip their toes into this particular market, by offering the Canon EOS M digital camera which is said to deliver exceptional EOS Full HD video quality with continuous autofocus, not to mention having it accompanied by a notable and expansive range of lenses.

Inspired by EOS technology, the EOS M will be able to leverage on the company’s core technologies, while distilling them down in order to deliver outstanding video capture capabilities without sacrificing image quality when it comes to still shots. Whenever you want to capture still images, the EOS M camera’s 18-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS image sensor is more than capable of delivering a shallow depth of field, in addition to incredible low-light image quality and a wide dynamic range which is more than capable of capturing rich gradation and detail.

This is the latest member of the EOS family, where both videographers and photographers alike regardless of their level of professionalism and interest, will be able to play nice with a couple of lenses that were specially designed for Canon’s new camera format – namely the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM kit lens and the optional EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Not only that, you are also able to make full use of your Canon EF and EF-S lenses courtesy of the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M.

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Reborn - Samsung Galaxy Camera with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Does the world really need yet another digital camera? The correct answer would be an unequivocal and resounding, “Yes!”. Well, you know that the camera industry is going to continue moving forward with ever higher resolution, not to mention advancements in video recording technology, but how about the operating system of the camera? That has more often than not been overlooked, so Samsung might be on to something here with their maiden attempt at an Android-powered camera, the Samsung Galaxy Camera. Yes sir, we are referring to the mobile operating system from Google that sees actions on smartphones and tablets, now making its way to a camera. How does it fare? Hit the extended post to know more.

The Samsung Galaxy Camera can be said to be a smartphone sans the “phone” bit. After all, it will come with the most recent Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, not to mention carry a slew of connectivity options that would even turn some smartphones green with envy – such as 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi support. I am not quite sure whether mobile carriers will soon put the Samsung Galaxy Camera up for sale on a 2-year contract with a data plan thrown in for good, but time will tell.

The Samsung Galaxy Camera can be said to be the best Android-powered dedicated camera at this point in time, as its only competitor would be the Nikon Coolpix S800c, but that certainly loses out to the Samsung Galaxy Camera in many aspects. For instance, the Samsung Galaxy Camera has the latest Android operating system version as opposed to Android 2.3 Gingerbread on the S800c, while it has a 21x optical touch zoom lens (vs 10x optical zoom on the Nikon) and a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor.

You can choose from three options – a 3G and Wi-Fi version, a 4G LTE and Wi-Fi version or a Wi-Fi-only model. What is your flavor of the day? I suppose that budget also has plenty of say in the final purchase decision.

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