RSS
 

Posts Tagged ‘mirrorless’

Canon EOS M: hands-on preview of Canon’s first mirrorless EOS

24 Jul

canon_eosm.png

Canon has, as expected, announced the EOS M – its first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Based around the same 18MP APS-C sensor as the recent EOS 650D/T4i, the EOS M is the first model to use a new, smaller ‘EF-M’ lens mount. It is launched alongside two EF-M lenses that use STM stepper motors optimized for use with the camera’s hybrid AF system. As we’ve seen before in the mirrorless sector, the EOS M is predominantly aimed at the point-and-shoot upgrader market looking for DSLR quality and makes greater use of a 650D-style touch-screen interface. We’ve been using the EOS M for a little while and have prepared a preview, looking in more detail at Canon’s first mirrorless EOS camera and how it handles.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Canon EOS M: hands-on preview of Canon’s first mirrorless EOS

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Panasonic DMC-GF5 12MP mirrorless camera announced and previewed

09 Apr

panasonic_dmcgf5.png

Panasonic has formally announced the much-discussed DMC-GF5. We’ve had a pre-production GF5 for a couple of days, so we’ve had a look at what’s changed and what the diminutive Micro Four Thirds camera offers to compact camera users looking for better image quality but still wanting the option to simply point and shoot. The 12MP camera is a subtle revision over the GF3, but a higher-res screen, refined user interface and the inclusion of Panasonic’s retractable 14-42mm power zoom lens for a list price of $ 749.99/£579 makes it worth looking at.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Panasonic DMC-GF5 12MP mirrorless camera announced and previewed

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Preview: Fujifilm X-Pro1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

10 Jan

fujifilm_xpro1.png

Just Posted: Our preview of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Fujifilm’s X system lenses. The X-Pro1 is, in many respects, the camera that many people hoped the X100 was foreshadowing: interchangeable lenses and a cutting-edge sensor combined in a classically-styled body and retaining the excellent hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder. We’ve had a chance to get our hands on the X-Pro 1 and the 18mm F2, 35mm F1.4 and 60mm F2.4 primes that are being launched alongside it, to get to really make sense of the camera, its capabilities and that unusual color-filter array.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Preview: Fujifilm X-Pro1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Reviewed: Sony NEX-5N 16MP mirrorless camera

04 Oct

Just Posted: Our review of the Sony NEX-5N. The 5N is the second generation of Sony’s more enthusiast-focused mirrorless models. It offers the well-respected 16MP APS-C sensor and the option to fit an external electronic viewfinder. Although the bodywork is near indistinguishable from the original NEX-5, the latest model gains a touch-screen interface and in-camera lens correction processing as two of the most obvious of its many changes. We’ve spent some time getting familiar with the 5N, to see if it delivers on the NEX concept’s considerable promise.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Reviewed: Sony NEX-5N 16MP mirrorless camera

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Nikon unveils J1 small sensor mirrorless camera as part of Nikon 1 system

21 Sep

Nikon has announced the J1 small sensor mirrorless camera. The J1 is the more compact, less expensive model in the line up and, like the V1, features Hybrid autofocus (combining phase detection and contrast detection AF) that allows the camera to shoot at up to 10 frames-per-second with autofocus. It’s built around a 1" type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) 10MP CMOS sensor, giving a 2.7x crop, which Nikon is calling ‘CX’ format. Like the V1, it can shoot 1080i60 video. The J1 kit with 10-30mm (27-81mm equiv.) lens will be $ 649.95. Again, the J1 is expected to arrive in the US around October 20th.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Nikon unveils J1 small sensor mirrorless camera as part of Nikon 1 system

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Nikon announces Nikon 1 system with V1 small sensor mirrorless camera

21 Sep

Nikon has announced the V1 enthusiast small sensor mirrorless camera. Built around what the company is calling a ‘CX’ format 10MP CMOS sensors, the cameras is part of the company’s new Nikon 1 line. The V1 is intended as the higher-end model in the lineup and features magnesium allow construction and a 1.4M dot electronic viewfinder. It also has an accessory port allowing the connection of the SB-N5 mini speedlight or GP-N100 GPS unit. Like the J1, in can shoot 1080i60 video and combines both phase detection and contrast detection autofocus. The 1" type sensor (13.2mm x 8.8mm) gives a 2.7x crop. The V1 kit with 10-30mm (27-81mm equiv.) lens will be $ 899.95 and will be available around October 20th. An adapter allowing the use of Nikon F-mount lenses will follow.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Nikon announces Nikon 1 system with V1 small sensor mirrorless camera

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Nikon shares rise as Nikkei suggests mirrorless launch

12 Sep

Nikon shares have risen on rumors of the launch of a mirrorless camera. A report by Japanese financial paper Nikkei (Nihon Keizai Shimbum) suggested the company will launch a camera at a price of around $ 900-$ 1300. This was enough to prompt Nikon to take the unusual step of issuing a statement saying it had not announced any such camera. Shares closed 10% higher than on September 6th, boosted by the rumors.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Nikon shares rise as Nikkei suggests mirrorless launch

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Samsung announces NX200 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

02 Sep

Samsung has announced the NX200 rangefinder-style 20.3MP mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. The latest in the NX series features a sleek new metal body wrapped around the latest APS-C CMOS sensor from the Korean manufacturer. It can shoot at 7 frames per second and capture 1080p30 HD video.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Samsung announces NX200 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Pentax Q small-sensor mirrorless camera announced and previewed

04 Jul

Pentax has announced the ‘Q’ mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The camera is the first to use the company’s Q mount and features a compact-camera-sized 1/2.3" image stabilized CMOS sensor. This is wrapped in a magnesium alloy body with a distinctly rangefinder-esque design but distinctly compact sizing. Its feature set ranges from the 1080p30 movie shooting (with H.264 compression), to a series of fun filters that can be applied to the Quick Dial on its front plate. We’ve had a chance to play with a pre-production Pentax Q and have prepared a quick preview.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Pentax Q small-sensor mirrorless camera announced and previewed

Posted in Uncategorized

 

Samsung announces NX11 mirrorless camera with i-Function

24 Dec

Pre-CES 2011: Samsung has announced the NX11 large-sensor mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The update to its existing NX10 model features support for its i-Function feature, introduced with the NX100. The camera will come bundled with an updated version of the company’s 18-55mm kit lens, now featuring an i-Fn button. The company also says it has updated the camera’s grip.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
Comments Off on Samsung announces NX11 mirrorless camera with i-Function

Posted in Uncategorized