Nikon has launched the Coolpix S01, a miniature compact camera built around tiny 10MP sensor. The S01 uses a 1/3″-type CCD sensor – a size more commonly found in smartphones to allow it to offer a 29-87mm equivalent zoom in a device just 77 x 51 x 17mm in size (3.1 x 2.1 x 0.7″). It features a 2.5″, 230k dot touchscreen and uses a built-in battery (rated at around 190 shots) and 7.3 GB of internal memory. It will cost around $ 179.99.
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Just Posted: Our hands-on preview of the Canon G1 X large sensor zoom compact. Canon is swimming against the tide somewhat with the G1 X – a camera that embraces the large-sensors used by most mirrorless cameras, but foregoing the interchangeable lenses to create a relatively compact all-rounder. The camera combines a 28-112mm equivalent, F2.8-5.8 stabilized zoom with a 14MP sensor just a fraction smaller than those in Canon’s DSLRs. Could this be the photographers’ compact that we always wanted the G series to be? Read our preview to find out.
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Fujifilm’s innovative organic-hybrid sensor technology is interesting but may not offer a compelling advantage over existing designs, says sensor technologist Professor Eric Fossum. The company has recently been granted a patent for its work on a sensor that uses an organic (carbon-chemistry-based) material on top of silicon circuitry. Speculation about Fujifilm’s forthcoming mirrorless camera has latched onto a technical paper the company published in late 2009, but both Fossum and the company say the work shows more promise for small-scale sensors.
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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.
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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.
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Fujifilm has unveiled the FinePix Z900EXR premium ultra-compact incorporating the company’s latest 16MP EXR CMOS sensor. Featuring the same the 460K dot 3.5" LCD of the Z8000EXR, it offers a more useful image-stabilized 28-140m equivalent lens and full 1080p HD movie capture in the H.264 (MOV) format. The camera will be available from May 2011, at a price of 9.95 / £219, in Brilliant Black, Gloss Red, Hot Pink and Royal Blue
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Canon has announced it has developed a 120 megapixel 29.2 x 20.2mm APS-H CMOS sensor – the same size used in its EOS-1D series of professional DSLRs. The sensor, for which Canon has announced no production plans, has a pixel count nearly 7.5 times larger than the company’s highest pixel count commercially available sensor. It offers full HD recording (using 1/60th of its surface area) and can deliver 9.5fps continuous shooting. This follows a 50 million pixel sensor of similar format the company developed in 2007.
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This video explains how pixels are assigned RGB values using a bayer filter system. It is one of the many bonus lessons on my new DVD, Photoshop Crash Course which will teach you how to think in Photoshop terms. This particular video was made to help explain how pixels are assigned colors and why this is important when working in Photoshop. I hope that you will enjoy it. Please be sure to visit my blog for free tips and photography information. If you are a beginner getting into photography, I know it will help. Best Wishes! www.michaelthemaven.com
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Nikon D300 sensor cleaning using MXD-100 Swab (green) from Visibledust
Here is a short video tutorial showing you how to check for dust on your sensor and clean your sensor using the blower method.
Full review at www.cameralabs.com . A ten minute HD tour around the Nikon D5000, the company’s latest upper-entry-level DSLR, featuring Live View, HD video and an articulated monitor. For my full review with comparisons, sample images and video,results and current pricing, please click the link at the start of this text or visit cameralabs . com. If you have any questions regarding this review, feel free to post on the Cameralabs forum!
Video Rating: 4 / 5