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New Sony NEX -3 in Pink Color-Review

Cuzzy — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:13:16 +0000

We have an updates on Sony’s latest camera which is Alpha NEX-3 interchangeable lens digital camera. What shock us the most is it’s gone pink, as a marketing strategy we can assume that this time, they target on female customer. A great way to achieve a result with targeted market.

For woman who likes to show their feminine side, one might suggest an idea of carrying around a cotton candy with this cam and all pink attire with all pink color. That is why If you want to go totally pink, Sony also announced a new accessory set along with the main unit. The set, which consists of a pink pouch, a pink strap and other things, costs $180

Sony really shows that they did not hide the fact that that this pinky-colored NEX-3 is intended for the female demographic, along with several other pink accessories. Which includes a couple of cases set to roll out next May and an accessory kit consisting of a battery, screen protector and wrist band that will ship next month.

Besides focusing on pink, Sony also introduces other 2 additional colors to the Alpha NEX-3 series of interchangeable lens system digital cameras. The one Currently available is in black, silver, red and white, this give photographers ability to expand their style options with the NEX-3 in pink and brown.

Another news from NEX is, Sony will be selling the NEX-3 with a double lens kit, branded as NEX-3D. Technically, this model is the same as the previous NEX-3 that was upgraded with a 3D panorama sweep mode in July. The feel of having 3D panorama will absolutely have some advantage there.

Before this, when the NEX-5 and NEX-3 were launched, one of the biggest drawback among users was the lack of autofocus when an A-mount optics was attached to the shooters via an adapter. However, it’s all now in good condition when Sony announced a new firmware to enable this feature and win over the battle of drawback before.

Sony will provide users with even more exciting photo experience by offering a firmware upgrade for the Alpha NEX-5 and NEX-3 cameras.This will available from 14th October 2010. So what’s inside the upgrades? It will consist of :

Autofocus operation to be supported on both NEX-3 and NEX-5 when using A-mount SAM and SSM lenses with the optional LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor

Incorporate a new custom function that allows assignment to buttons of frequently-used functions

Allow photographers to record movies using set-up aperture.

By using this upgraded firmware, Sony’s interchangeable lens NEX-series cameras will soon be able to perform better than before, users will have the option of setting aperture and enabling autofocus in movie mode when using SAM and SSM Alpha-mount lenses on the required adapter. The software will fix some problems noted by users in the interface, and enable other features.

The Sony Alpha NEX-3 in pink will only be available in Japan (at least for now) when it launches on November 19 for ¥80,000 ($978). The pink version will be available from November 2010 with a variety of optional pink accessories.

To download the firmware upgrade, please click here: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/downloads (available from 14th October).

Fujifilm world’s smallest 18x zoom lens

Cuzzy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:00:54 +0000

World’s smallest 18x zoom lens has been announced by Fujifilm in the shape of FinePix S2800HD. 14MP version of its existing S2500HD/S2600HD model, using the same 28-420mm equivalent zoom lens and 3.0″ LCD. It offers standard 720p HD video recording alongside features such as AF tracking and Panorama Shooting mode, and is powered by AA batteries.

July 21, 2010: Fujifilm is proud to announce the arrival of the FinePix S2800HD: with a generous 18x Fujinon optical zoom lens and a small lightweight body, this camera really packs a punch. Especially when matched with its 14 megapixel sensor, and well balanced feature-set including 720p HD movie and Full 1080p HD still image capture. This is the latest addition to Fujifilm’s S-Series range of cameras, widely respected by those looking for extra-long zoom capabilities, combined with the ease-of-use of a compact camera. Delivering top image quality consistently, whilst combining the very best Fujinon lenses with Fujifilm’s proprietary image processing, you can shoot with confidence every time.

Powerful Fujinon *1 18x zoom
The S2800HD sports an impressive 28mm – 504mm* high precision Fujinon optical zoom lens. This range allows you to capture the action, even when you’re at a considerable distance away; from the most cinematic of landscapes to the wildest of wildlife – the FinePix S2800HD has the ability to take it all in its stride.
Motion Panorama
Fujifilm’s new Panoramic shooting mode that features on the S2800HD cleverly eliminates the risk of uneven landscapes or shaky horizons. Simply select Panorama mode and start shooting then, align the + symbol into the circle and the shutter will automatically release to seamlessly stitch the shots together in-camera. The result? Effortless and stunning panoramic shots just desperate for framing and hanging on your lounge wall!

Sharp, clear shots
Even at the longest zoom settings or in the most challenging of lighting conditions, the S2800HD is able to produce crisp, clean results. With its mechanically stabilised 1/2 3”, 14 megapixel CCD sensor, and high ISO sensitivity settings, Fujifilm’s Dual Image Stabilisation technology combines to reduce the blurring effects of both hand-shake and subject movement to provide superb pictures.

Advanced HD capabilities for Both Movies and Stills
For the complete viewing experience, the FinePix S2800HD is HD enabled and can therefore play-back both stills (1080p) and movies (720p) in superb HD quality. Images appear crisp and even more true to life, a perfect way to share memories – and show off a little! Additionally, the FinePix S2800HD features a mini HDMI port so it’s quick and easy to connect to a HD ready TV via a mini HDMI cable (not included).

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Olympus FE-47 Point & Shoot Digital Camera

Cuzzy — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:20:11 +0000

Pure Fun for the Whole Family.
Kids. Parents. Grandparents. The FE-47 is the ideal choice for anyone who wants an easy-to-use camera that takes crisp, clear pictures. Every subject, every time. With features like a 5x zoom and Intelligent Auto, the FE-47 makes taking pictures fun and easy for everyone.

AF Tracking.
Automatically tracks unpredictable, fast-moving subjects like kids and pets. Continuously adjusts the focus and brightness so you can easily capture a great shot of your subject in motion.

5x Optical Zoom.
This compact 5x optical zoom puts you 60% closer to the action than a 3x zoom.

Intelligent Auto.
Automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting — Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro or Sports — and adjusts the settings for ideal results.

Creative Art Filters.
Give your photos a distinct look and artistic feel by applying one of four different Magic Filter effects, including Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye and Drawing.

Advanced Face Detection.
Tracks up to 16 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

Digital Image Stabilization.
With high ISO and faster shutter speeds you can capture sharp, blur-free images even when your subjects are on the move.

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Casio Exilim EX-H15 Review

Cuzzy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:39:13 +0000

Casio has introduced the EX-H15, a 14-megapixel compact digicam which they labeled as a “Hi-Zoom” Exilim. The High Zoom moniker is due to it’s10x optical zoom lens, which will put you close to the action. Subjects are framed in a 3-in. TFT Super Clear, color LCD with 460,800 dots for crisp, clear viewing. For the not so steady hand it has dual image stabilization with CCD shift and a high-sensitivity anti-blur feature. Casio has added 42 Best shot modes including 3 Art filters and the Dynamic Photo feature that allows you to cut a subject out of one picture and place it into another.

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Olympus Stylus 7040 Review

Cuzzy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:32:47 +0000

The Olympus Stylus 7040 is an ultra-compact digicam that had been equipped with all of the features that anyone would need to take fantastic pictures in almost any situation. Sporting a 14-Megapixel imaging sensor, you will easily be able to capture poster sized images without missing any of the small details in
the image. Also featured is a 7x wide optical zoom lens, Dual Image Stabilization, 3-inch LCD screen, Tracking AF, 2GB of Internal memory and 720p HD video
capture gives you an almost unparalleled feature set.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC ZR3 Review

Cuzzy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:15:19 +0000

Panasonic’s DMC-ZR3 is a 14-megapixel compact camera with an 8x ultra wide angle, 25mm lens. Panasonic also boasts their new 10x intelligent zoom on this model, which extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x while still maintaining picture quality. In addition they promote a 16.9x Extra Optical

Zoom capability, but the image quality does drop to 3-megapixels. The ZR3 uses motion JPEG as well as AVCHD Lite (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) format for the video recording. The AVCHD Lite (developed by Panasonic and Sony) allows for almost double the recording time over Motion JPEG. The ZR3 has an all metal body, POWER O.I.S., a 2.7-inch LCD and iAuto mode for easy picture taking. It is available in Blue, Black, Red and Silver and sells for around $300.00.

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Kodak EasyShare M580 Review

Cuzzy — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:43:37 +0000

The 14-Megapixel Kodak EasyShare M580 is a stylish and compact digicam that has made it even easier to share your images. This camera allows you to tag your images inside the camera, allowing you to connect the camera to your computer and automatically upload your images with the tags intact, to Facebook, Youtube, FLICKR and Kodak galleries (with the included USB cable). The camera also features a wide, 8x optical zoom lens, image stabilization, 720p HD video, Smart Capture and Face Recognition.

Kodak EasyShare M580 Features:

14-Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD imaging sensor

8x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens

35mm equivalent of 28-224mm

3.0-inch, 230,000 dot LCD

TTL autofocus

Exposure Compensation: ±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps

ISO: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000, 1600

Face Detection

Face Recognition

Smart Capture

Kodak Perfect Touch Technology

720p h.264 Quicktime movie capture with AAC LC audio

Max Video 29 min. (720p), 4GB (480)

Kodak EasyShare software

Share Menu: Facebook, YouTube, FLICKR, Kodak Galleries

SD/SDHC compatible

64MB internal memory

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Review

Cuzzy — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:30:13 +0000

One of Casio’s “top of the line” Exilim Zoom series models, the EX-Z2000 is another pocket sized digicam that is loaded with appealing features inside its tiny frame. The exterior is slim and stylish with the choice of five color options (Silver, Black, Purple, Red, and Pink).

The EX-Z2000 boasts a 14-megapixel image sensor, a high-resolution 3.0-inch “Super Clear” LCD, 720P HD video recording, a powerful 5x optical zoom with 26mm wide angle extreme, YouTube video mode, new Premium Auto “smart” exposure mode, etc.

Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Features:

14-Megapixel; 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD

5x optical zoom lens covers 26 to 130mm

3.0-inch “Super Clear” LCD with 460,800 dots

36 “Best Shot” scene mode options, including Dynamic Photo, Art Shot, Multi-motion image, etc.

Premium Auto mode detects the scene and chooses optimal settings (Program Auto also available)

Tracking AF option

YouTube movie mode

73.8MB of internal flash memory

SD/SDHC compatible card slot

Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery

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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Review

Cuzzy — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:06:59 +0000

Casio’s EX-Z550 is yet another ultra-compact Exilim Zoom model to add to their ranks. This unit offers a very petite frame packed full of their usual goodies, including a 14-megapixel sensor, 4x wide view (26mm) optical zoom lens, 720p HD video option, a 2.7-inch LCD, YouTube video mode, new Premium Auto “smart” exposure program and more.

With an affordable price tag of about $170US, the EX-Z550 is an attractive package for those wanting a small pocket camera. It also offers some personalization with five color choices (Red, Pink, Blue, Black, and Sliver).

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Features:

14-Megapixel; 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD

4x optical zoom lens covers 26 – 104mm

2.7-inch, 230,400 dot LCD

38 “Best Shot” scene mode options, including Dynamic Photo, Art Shot, Multi-motion image, etc

Premium Auto mode detects the scene and chooses optimal settings (Program Auto also available)

Tracking AF option

YouTube movie mode

24.5MB internal memory

SD/SDHC compatible

Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery

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GE E1486TW Review

Cuzzy — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:33:47 +0000

Pros
Well built feel; Large 3.0-inch touchscreen; Captures nice photos outdoors; Quick burst shooting modes;
Cool Pan-Capture panoramic mode

Cons
Good amount of noise in photos at all ISO settings; Slower than average shot-to-shot and AF times; Dismal battery life; Touch system not up to par with competition; Date Imprint is set to On by default; No scroll function when using the zoom function in playback mode.

Bottom Line
The GE E1486TW boasts some appealing features for its affordable price tag. It shoots nice pictures, but is lacking in some areas, which explains the reduced price when compared to its.

The GE E1486TW is a 14-megapixel camera with an 8x optical wide zoom lens. GE has created a control-free back on the E1486TW by placing most of the controls on a 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD. The camera has a tough aluminium body, compact design and HDMI connectivity. Its packed with features as well. One that stands out and we look forward to testing is the Pan-Capture Panorama, a new way to make panoramic photos. It also has face detection, blink detection, smile detection and auto scene detection. The E1486TW is available in three colors: black, red and silver and has an MSRP of $199.99.

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SD15 digital SLR

Cuzzy — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:02:21 +0000

Sigma UK has announced the price and availability of the SD15 digital SLR. Announced at the Photokina 2008 exhibition, this 14MP camera (4.7 million pixel images with three pieces of color data recorded at each location) with a large FOVEON X3 sensor will start shipping in the UK from July at a suggested retail price of £899.99. The company has also announced its 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens is now available in Canon EF-S mount at a suggested retail price of £649.99. Sigma, Nikon, Sony and Pentax fit will follow shortly.June 11, 2010: Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that the suggested retail price of the new SD15 digital SLR is £899.99. This camera is the latest model in Sigma’s SD series and will be available at the beginning of July.

Powered by the 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor it can capture all primary RGB colours at each and every pixel location arranged in three layers.

The new SD15 incorporates the “TRUE II” image processing engine which processes the large amount of data from the 14 megapixel direct image sensor. It also provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with impressive three-dimensional detail, rich in gradation.

The camera adopts the SD card and incorporates a highly visible 3.0 inch LCD monitor, 77-Segment AE sensor and AFE (Analogue Front End). It provides high image quality and user friendly design. In addition, the durable shutter mechanism, which has a life of over 100,000 actuations, is ideal for the demands of digital photography.

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Panasonic DMC-FX75/FX70 with F2.2-5.9 lens

Cuzzy — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:28:31 +0000

Panasonic has announced the DMC-FX75 (FX70 in Europe), a 14 megapixel touch-screen compact camera with 5x zoom lens. The 24-120mm image stabilized, Leica-branded lens offers a maximum aperture of F2.2 at the wide-angle end but only F5.9 at the long end. It also features AVCHD Lite 720p video with the ability to split video clips in the camera. The camera is available in Black in Europe and both Black and Silver in the US.

Press Release:

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix 14.1-megapixel DMC-FX70 with F2.2 super bright 24mm ultra wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens and powerful 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 24mm to 120 mm on a 35mm camera), which captures almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras, resulting in remarkable images with unprecedented width and depth. Adding to Lumix’s popular slim and stylish FX series, the FX70 is truly a hybrid camera that records high quality HD movie in AVCHD Lite

Newly developed F2.2 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens – the brightest in class
The DMC-FX70 packages a LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON high quality lens that boasts an astonishing brightness of F2.2, like no other stylish compact digital cameras. Comprising 7 elements in 6 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit passes Leica’s stringent standards and delivers an exceptional optical performance. Also, the 24mm ultra-wide-angle lens, rare on a compact camera, gives photographers a wider range of composition possibilities with approx. 213% larger viewing space compared to that of a 35mm camera.

The F2.2 lens is approximately 1.6x brighter than the F2.8 lens, itself generally considered a bright lens, and allows the FX70 to shoot at higher shutter speed and capture stunningly clear, sharp, blur-free images in lower lighting situations. Together with the anti-blurring function in the iA mode, FX70 never allows any subject to be blurred making it easy to produce beautiful photos with pleasing soft background focusing thanks to the shallow depth of field provided by the extra light.

Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, Intelligent Zoom is available with the FX70 extending the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x, and maintaining the picture quality even when using a digital zoom. This means the 5x optical can virtually extend to 6.5x equivalent. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 10.5x by using the centre part of the CCD.

Take motion picture recording to the Next-Level with New Generation AVCHD Lite and iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode
In addition to Motion JPEG images, the DMC-FX70 can record high-definition motion picture in AVCHD Lite. The camera can record up to double the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format and the picture quality is greatly enhanced thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. The FX70 also features Dolby Digital Creator to record high quality audio.

The popular iA is also available in motion image recording. The POWER O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer), Face Detection, and Intelligent Scene Selector support shooting beautiful movie with ease and the Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality. Auto Focus tracking function is also available in movie recording, locking onto the subject to keep it in focus even if it moves.

Furthermore, the 5x optical zoom can be used in movie recording too, with the newly added Video Divide function, users can divide the video into two sections to shorten or delete the unwanted part on the spot in the camera. You can cut out a clear still image from a movie in the camera thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. A Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of the noise from background wind.

Evolving iA Mode Makes Every Photo Blur-less
Panasonic incorporated Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of mis-shots. Building on the success of past FX models, the FX70 enjoys further improvement with the inclusion of a new Motion Deblur mode**. Combined with the outstanding brightness of the lens and the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), the DMC-FX70 thoroughly prevents any kind of blur – whether from the user’s handshake or the subject’s motion.

New Motion Deblur mode is a comprehensive integration of the Intelligent ISO Control, which automatically adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed according to the subject’s movement., The advanced contrast control system of Intelligent Exposure, that also optimises the exposure to prevent over/under exposure part in a picture. The camera judges the appropriate shutter speed to suppress the motion blur according to the movement of the subject and the shutter speed rises as high as possible activating the high sensitivity recording by pixel mixed readout method.

In iA mode the camera does all the work, activating AF tracking, Face Detection with Face Recognition, POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Intelligent Exposure. This leaves the user free to simply compose the shot and press the shutter button, with the assurance that the image will be clear, beautiful and properly exposed.

Intelligent Resolution Technology Compiled in the New Venus Engine HD II
The high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD II is incorporated in the FX70 to enable the recording of beautiful photos and high-definition movies, with higher quality signal processing including the Intelligent Resolution technology.

With the Intelligent Resolution technology outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas are automatically detected. The outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges more clearness while giving a moderate accentuation to the texture areas to look more finely detailed. To the soft gradation part, superior noise reduction process of the Venus Engine HD II is applied to make it smoother. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology, Intelligent Resolution, precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way for it. As a result, images are naturally clear and crisp in both photo and movie recording.

The multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine HD II supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.005 second and the camera’s quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities together with the Sonic Speed AF (Auto Focus). In addition to outstanding performance, the high performance Venus Engine HD II is also more energy efficient compared with the conventional Venus Engine HD, extending the battery life up to 360 shots (CIPA) per a single charge.

The Intuitive Touch-control shooting on the Large, Easy-to-see LCD
The DMC-FX70 adopts an easy to use, large, 3.0 inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD with full touch-screen operation. Menus now look clearer and easier to navigate, thanks to the new Display Size option.

Once you lock on the subject by a touch, the camera tracks the possible object or person with the Auto Focus tracking function, even if it moves. With the Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode, the camera automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject touched. For example, a touch on a human face switches to the portrait mode and a touch on the background or scenery to the scenery mode. All menu settings are available with touch control and in the shooting screen you can directly touch the icon to change its setting quickly.

The touch-screen operation excels not only for shooting but also for playing back images with outstanding visibility. You can play back the image you want out of hundreds of stocks by touching in the thumbnails. To play back images one by one in order, you can drag the image over the screen with a finger to browse the collection of photos as you flip over the pages of the book. Max. 16x of enlargement is also operated easily with touches.

The screen brightness automatically adjusts in 11 steps as the surrounding brightness level changes, ensuring easy visibility at all times. The 3.0-inch large screen reflects fine details, making it easy to check the focus before shooting. It also serves as a small photo and video viewer, allowing the user and friends to enjoy viewing the still and motion images together.

Included software
The latest version of exciting software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition comes bundled with DMC-FX70. With quick start-up and fast read-in of images, the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition makes it possible to sort and organise photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored in your PC. The Face Recognition function recognises the faces in each of the pictures and automatically sorts the photos by the registered faces. You can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music. Motion pictures can be uploaded directly to YouTube using the built-in YouTube uploader even in HD (High Definition) quality. It also lets you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in MOV, which is especially easy if Panorama Assist mode in the camera is used. Experience and feel the outstanding benefit of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition. It will surely allow you to view, edit and archive your captured photos and motion pictures with greater ease and fun.

The sleek and slim DMC-FX70 combines an elegant combination of both technical specification and style, making it the perfect camera for any occasion. The FX70 will be available from August 2010.

* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
** The picture size may be reduced.

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Sigma DP1

Cuzzy — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:56:51 +0000

Sigma has developed an integral-lens compact camera with the specs of a full-size, high-end SLR. In other words, the DP1 has all the functions of a full-spec digital SLR, packed into a compact camera with a built-in lens. Here at Sigma, we focused all our resources on achieving the nearly impossible. Sigma is not about creating run-of-the-mill photographs, or pursuing image quality defined by numbers. We give you a compact camera with the potential to capture exactly what you see and what you feel, with no compromise.

The DP1 is a completely new type of camera offering the full specifications and high image quality of a DSLR in the body of a compact camera. It is powered by the 14-megapixel Foveon X3 direct-image-sensor, which can reproduce high definition images rich in gradation and impressive three-dimensional detail.

It is possible to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. It offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash with the Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels.

The DP1 has the high resolution and functionality of an SLR, plus adaptability in terms of accessories, all built into a small body. A wide range of accessories, optical viewfinder [VF-11], Lens Hood [HA-11], and Electronic Flash [EF-140 DG] are available for the DP1 camera.

Product Features:

14-megapixel resolution; SLR-sized image sensor
16.6mm F4 lens designed exclusively for the DP1
Large, 2.5-inch LCD; 3 metering modes and 5 exposure modes
JPEG recording format for convenience plus a RAW data (X3F) recording mode
Capture images to SD/SDHC cards and MMC