Oct/090
Official the wide-angle lens Carl Zeiss Distagon T * 2 / 28 ZE
Carl Zeiss, a company specializing in the production of optical quality, has announced in recent days the future availability of a new wide-angle lens is the technical features of interest, we are talking about the model, identified by the initials Carl Zeiss Distagon T * 2 / 28 ZE.
Oct/090
Sony DSC 828: unfulfilled promise?
4-color filter CCD, a good 8 megapixel sensor, a Carl Zeiss 7x zoom (28-200 mm at 35) and double slot, able to stay even microdrive: on paper 's n ' is enough to shout miracle. And then many functions: recording in raw format, Hologram AF, Real Imaging Processor, and do not stop here … But to attract fans and even many of the professional photographers, is above the camera body of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828: beautiful, ergonomic, rugged, equipped with an adjustable objective. Even this price of the machine, 1299 euros, is interesting. Sony Cybershot DSC 828 Unfortunately, the first field tests of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828 also showed its limitations. Among the flaws: the barrel distortion, caused by a 'perspective so extreme (ranging from 28 to medium telephoto) were planned; disorder (bothersome points purple) is far too long, especially by setting the sensitivity above ISO 100. The resolution 's all over (but has to deal with the 8 megapixel digital cameras are freshly baked from the competition – Nikon Coolpix 8700, Minolta Dimage A2, Olympus Camedia C-8080 – but not enough to offset the obvious flaws of a buffer that records the JPEG format but calmly nailed relentlessly the machine with the RAW format, what is considered the standard by professionals. In network has triggered a search to defect after the publication of proof made by Dpreview. The arguments are different but the conclusions are similar: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828 has appeal to sell but unacceptable defects on a machine that wants to be top of the range. Distortions 's perspective can corregir in Photoshop, and also disorders purple leave with a careful editing, but for l 'insufficient buffer ' s nothing to do.
Oct/090
Sony DSC T1: 5 MP and 3x zoom pocket
Mount a 'Carl Zeiss 3x optical (11 elements in 8 groups), equivalent to a 38-114 mm in 35 (f: 3.5 – 4.4), and a large Dispaly (2.5 "from 211,000 pixels ) this gem Sony to record in JPEG format with audio and MPEGVX (videoclip Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is enclosed in a structure designed high-tech aluminum has a thickness of 2 inches and weighs just 155 grams. So we everywhere and can fulfill the dual function digital camera for all occasions and second choice for 'enthusiast who never leaves home without the camera. The Sony T1 is delayed all 'power of 1.3 seconds, is capable of operating mode "Macro ", a distance of just 1 inch and supports two types of memory cards: Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro Duo Among the functions: white balance, flash, shooting in 3:2 mode, continuous autofocus and multipoint. The port for data transfer is a fast USB 2.0. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC T1 costs $ 699 and is also sold online at SonyStyle.
Oct/090
Nokia N86: Update introduces Face Detection and red-eye removal
The Nokia N86 is one of the most popular smartphone manufacturer Finnish photographic art has a budget because it includes a good 8-megapixel sensor plus the Carl Zeiss optics (zoom equivalent to 28 mm), a shutter mechanical speed 1 / 1000 sec. and an opening that can be adjusted in three different levels (F/2.4, f/3.2 ef/4.8). The company has released an official statement in the final hours with whom he made known to the owners of the smartphone into question the availability of A new update that brings the internal firmware to version 20. 115 and introducing many innovations, some of which deal specifically with the photographic equipment. In particular, it was introduced on Face Detection, now present on all the cameras of the new generation. This feature allows you to take pictures as individual portraits always perfect subjects graded automatically set all the settings to get the best possible result. Other important innovations include the introduction of the feature that eliminates the annoying red-eye effect that occurs when pictures are taken with the flash (supplied there a double LED) and improvement of the focusing in close-up. The new update is available on the official website of the manufacturer.
Sep/090
Carl Zeiss Distagon T * 18mm f/3.5 for Canon
Continue the production of the modern Zeiss lenses for digital SLR cameras. Purpose of the moment is the supergrandangolo linear 18 mm Zeiss ZE Distagon the symbol marks the Zeiss range that can be mounted on EOS bodies with EF bayonet. The optical scheme of this group includes glass floating all 'which they could fit the different distances of focus to always ensure the highest quality from shooting close-up of up to 'infinite. Thirteen elements in eleven groups and treatment Zeiss T * s anti-reflective ensure crisp images and sharp from center to edges on a lens that covers 99 ° angle of view. The barrel is all metal and aperture range from F / 3.5 to F/22 through a ring that lets you choose the values intermediate between an opening and the next. Distagon T * 18mm f/3.5 ZE will be available from autumn 2009 at a price of 1049 euros.
Sep/090
39 Mp for the Hasselblad V series
The new digital back Hasselblad CFV-39 is designed to be mounted on medium-format camera bodies set V. A 39 Mp CCD sensor size of 33.7 mm x49 helps attain a high image quality combined with the renewed system of demosaicing. Other camera bodies born at l 'was able to enjoy analog CFV-39: among these we mention the series C / CX / CM / CW, SWC / M, FA / FE / TCC / FCC, ELD, CW +, EL / ELM and the series ARC FLEX BODY and BODY. Among the distinctive features of the back CFV-39 are able to optimize the recovery as a function of 'Carl Zeiss lens mounted. The know-how in the compensation of Hasselblad lenses derived from the design of H3D series, allowed to reach values of resolvent elvati 's entire system lens camera. For maximum quality, menu just enter the model lens used, l 'aperture and working distance: the digital correction of chromatic aberrations and geometric dovuute carry out the compensation. You can choose the format Weigh in square (29 Mp derived from a crop sensor) or rectangular in ratio 4:3, using the maximum resolution allowed. Shutter speed came in at 1.4 fps and sensitivities of work covering the range between 50 and 800 ISO. The weight of 503 g and recording to CF cards add value to the portability of the system powered by lithium-ion battery.
Sep/090
Nokia N86 arrives in stores 8MP
8MP Nokia N86, which earlier this year was awarded "Best photographic camera of 2009" by TIPA, it will be available in Italy from mid June to an estimated selling price of 479 € including VAT. These de "The best picture of your device Finnish ", reported the press release that announces, at last, after the marketing presentation took place at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, last February. Module equipped with 8-megapixel Carl Zeiss Tessar lens uses an OLED display and offers tempered glass and 8GB of internal memory, with additional support for microSD cards up to 16GB. In the peculiarities connected with the world of photography stands out in particular l 'adoption of a mechanical shutter, a lens aperture and variable features such as Automatic Motion Blur Reduction, for image stabilization and blur reduction.
Sep/090
Epson R-D1X, the return of the compact digital
The compact camera Epson R-D1 has been a pioneer in this field, the model already exists since 2004 and has undergone few, but significant updates, both in terms of content design. Now Epson launches the R-D1X which unfortunately will be marketed only in Japan. A pity for a compact car that offers maximum freedom of approach and a vintage flavor. The Epson R-D1X is a camera with a rangefinder viewfinder and controls that remember the old film cameras, solid appearance even though 't use plastic is consistent. L 'is set in a pleasant and intriguing camera that certainly attracts l ' attention of lovers of vintage. Actually, in the outer shell of the R-D1X is an APS-C of 23,7 x15, 6 mm in size, able to record images in RAW format, JPEG or RAW + JPEG, resolution of that is 6, 1 sm. The screen is an LCD 2.5 "and the memory card slot accepts memory SD / SDHC and can handle up to 32 GB. L 'bayonet support all M series lenses EM Epson, among which are several objectives Carl Zeiss Fokoturenda. The exposure indicators have different ways of reading while maintaining the style of the camera. A pity that this model is not marketed in Europe.
Sep/090
Spring Collection here is the compact Sony
Were presented in London the new compact cameras in the Cyber-shot family that we will officially at the next PMA. Eight models all point to the firmness, color and design and integration of HD video. Series T, Series W, Series H and S series, here's a quick roundup. Cyber-shot T900 and T90 are presented in a livery ULTRASLIM from 15.1 mm and 13.9 mm at 'inside of which lies a 12.1-sensor mp actual interface on the front with a Carl Zeiss 4x zoom and back with a touch screen display 3 ". Face Detection and Stabilization d 'Steady Shot optical image could not be missed, as well as the ability to shoot movies in HD quality at 720p. Cyber-shot W290, W270 maintain the resolution of the sisters but amplify T l ' zoom range to 5x covering a wide-angle 28 mm equivalent. For all models can record video in HD 720p. The exception is W230 which mounts a 4x zoom with wide angle 30 mm equivalent and does not include l 'video capture. Cyber-shot H20 sports a powerful 10x zoom lens and Tessar too 'it integrates 720p HD video capabilities and an LCD screen from 3 ". They close the bridge the two Cyber-shot S980 and S930, respectively, a 12.1 Mp 10.1 Mp. The sensor is changed from 1 / 2, 3 "to 1 / 2, 33 " LCD monitor 2.7 "for the S980 and 2.4 " for the S930. The S980 will be available months from the end while the S930 mid April. All models presented are based on technology Bionz, we know the dates of availability on the market but we have not yet had official communications regarding the Recommended Retail Price.
Aug/090
MotoZINE ZN5 Kodak camera with 5 megapixels
To give honor to present on their camera phones of the most important producers rely on partnerships with major brands of photography. For example the Nokia phones with Carl Zeiss optics and LG that rely on slow-Keuznach Schneider. Motorola has decided to entrust to Kodak for its new MotoZINE ZN5, phone call with a clear photo.