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Olympus Stylus 1

Earlier, Olympus introduced a new generation of mirrorless camera OM-D E-M1, and now the Japanese manufacturer has another main digital compact camera - Stylus 1, also known as the OM-D Mini. Olympus Stylus 1 is fully retained the design of older model, but the word Mini clearly indicates that the new product is much less.

Olympus Stylus 1 is equipped with BSI 1/1,7” CMOS matrix with an effective resolution of 12MP and a measure of the sensitivity of ISO 100-12800. High speed operation provides the graphics processor TruePic VI which allows to saveing a series of 7 shots in just one second. The manufacturer also declared support of recording Full HD-movies (1080p, 30p) with stereo sound in RAW-format and slow-motion recording function at the frequency of 120 or 240 fps. Circle around the lens works in one of two modes: analog and digital exposure adjustment for easier manual focusing and zoom ratio control.

Olympus Stylus 1 got a new 3 "swivel touchscreen display (1.04 million pixels) with the ability to focus in a single touch and the electronic viewfinder (1.44 million pixels with 100% frame coverage and 1.15-fold increase). Application Olympus Image Share 2.1 uses a screen of smartphones and tablets as a remote viewfinder. Olympus also took care of the optical image stabilization system and the Neutral Density filter. Camera has built-in flash, the port micro-HDMI, a memory card slot SD / SDHC / SDXC and wireless adapter Wi-Fi. In addition, the camera is equipped with c GPS-module to add to pictures the information of location.

Olympus Stylus 1 is available here

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Alpha camera from Sony

Sony introduced the world's first full-frame mirrorless cameras for the real professionals. Today, Sony Alpha7 and Sony Alpha7R symbolize the best of the latest digital technology photography. At the same time this pair astonish by compactness and low weight.

Externally, Sony A7 and Sony A7R identical and each of them can fit on the palm of your hand. The main difference here is the Exmor CMOS sensor. Alpha 7R has 24,3 MP (35,8×23,9 mm) matrix for shots with a resolution of 6000×4000 pixels and a hybrid system of phase / contrast autofocus. The older model Sony A7R is of particular interest for professionals because it has a 36.3-megapixel (35,9×24,0 mm) sensor without low-pass filter but includes a high-speed smart autofocus system for 25 points. Maximum resolution of photos for this model is 7360×4144 pixels.

Sony A7 and Sony A7R has a new high-performance processor BIONZ-X which provides the ability to record Full HD video in mode: 60p, 60i and 24p with stereo sound. Photosensitivity of ISO 100-25600. The minimum shutter speed is 1/8000, maximum - 30. Each of these cameras are equipped with XGA OLED viewfinder with 100-percent frame coverage and a 3-inch display with a wide range of tilt.

Exchange of data provides a built-in adapter Wi-Fi and USB port. Are additionally provided NFC chip and function SmartRemoteControl for using your smartphone as a remote shutter release. Novelties are equipped with bayonet Sony E-mount and have connections in high-strength magnesium alloy with protection against dust / moisture. Sony A7R weighs 465g with battery and memory card MemoryStick PRO Duo. Weight of Sony A7 with a power supply and a variety of accessories is 474g.

Sony A7 is available here

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Immortal Nikon 1 AW1

A fairly wide range of protected cameras really are a class of compact cameras with small matrices. Today, Nikon has decided to fix it. The new camera of Nikon 1 series, designed for shots in all weather conditions, received the name Nikon 1 AW1.

Nikon preparing the world's first interchangeable lens camera that is waterproof to a depth of 15 meters, is protected against dust and can operate at temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius. Also, the camera is shockproof for falls from a height of 2 meters, which gives it an equivalent IPX8 rating.

New boasts ultra-fast expanded hybrid AF system and 14.2-megapixel AF CMOS-matrix (CX-sensor 13.2x8.8 mm), which brings a 73-point phase-detection and 135-point contrast-detect AF. The sensitivity varies in the range ISO 160 - 6400. The camera can shoot video in MOV format with a resolution of FullHD-video (1920 x 1080 pixels) in continuous shooting mode at up to 60 fps (when using the autofocus - up to 15 frames per second). Taken images are saved in RAW or JPEG. Image processing is derived from the EXPEED 3A image-processing engine. AW1 has TFT-display with a diagonal of 3 inches with a resolution of 921,000 pixels. There is a pop-up flash, integrated GPS-module, depth gauge, altimeter and electronic compass. Interfaces of coupling: USB and miniHDMI.

Weight of Nikon 1 AW1 with battery and memory card is 356g and its dimensions are 113,3 x 71,5 x 37,5 mm. The manufacturer focuses attention that the protection from moisture and dust is provided only with new lenses NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 (with other lenses deliberately drown the camera is not worth it)

Nikon 1 AW1 for $ 800 USD with a protective zoom lens. In the set with two protective lenses - $ 1000. For extra protection you can buy bright orange signal cover.

Stylish manifestation of Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm has officially announced a mirrorless camera Fujifilm X-A1 with interchangeable lens for X bayonet. It is also among least expensive cameras of not one color finishes. Wonderful sensor and stylish body really makes A1 prominent, that certainly applies to the competition.

Novelty equipped with CMOS sensor 16,3 MP APS-C (23,6x15, 6mm) and image processor EXR Processor II. Range of sensitivity ISO 200-6400 (expandable to ISO 100-25600), Exposure range - 1/4000-30s. Fuji A1 can recording video in Full HD resolution (1920x1080) at 30 frames per second, take photos in RAW format. Maximum speed of continuous shooting is 5,6 fps. Other features of the device include rapid start-up time - from power on to first shot expires less than 0.5 seconds. The time delay shutter is released is also minimal - just 0.05 seconds.

In addition to the manual / automatic shooting modes are available to the user: ASTIA, PROVIA, Velvia. Also eight built-in image processing effects: Toy Camera, Dynamic Tone, Low Key, Pop Color, Miniature, Soft Focus, High Key and Partial Color. Fujifilm X-A1 has a 3-inch tilting display (920000 pixels), wireless module Wi-Fi, two microphones, a video output mini-HDMI and port USB 2.0. To store finished shooting material could be used memory cards SD, SDHC and SDXC (UHS-I). Battery capacity is enough for 350 shots. Weighs new Fuji - 330g, Dimensions - 117x67x39 mm

Fujifilm X-A1 on sale now with a price of $ 599. The package includes a lens FUJINON XC16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS (with changes in the focal length of 24 to 76mm maximum aperture varies within the limits F / 3,5-5,6.)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a new Master of Elements

Olympus has introduced a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera OM-D E-M1. The body of this model is made of magnesium alloy which is not afraid of dust, moisture and low temperatures (down to -10 º), and E-M1 box will allow take underwater shots at depths of up to 45 meters.

In the Olympus OM-D E-M1 used advanced 4/3-inch sensor Live MOS 16,3 MP, powerful image processor TruePic VII, as well as a completely new faster autofocus DUAL FAST AF (contrast / phase). The camera is equipped with an improved electronic viewfinder in sight which is greater than 1.3 times compared to a conventional SLR camera and the rotary touch screen with a diagonal of 3 inches (1037000 pixels). Model OM-D E-M1 has received a 5-axis image stabilizer for photos and video, which compensates for vertical, horizontal and rotational movement of the camera and the displacement along the axes.

Light sensitivity: ISO 100-25600, exposure range: 1/8000. Camera performs video recording with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels (1080p) at 30 frames per second (function 60fps is not). Olympus OM-D E-M1 supports memory cards SD / SDHC / SDXC, interfaces Wi-Fi / USB / AV and Micro HDMI. Capacity of the battery - 1025 mAh. New camera has dimensions of 130x93x63 mm and curb weight 490g.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 available now at $1400 without optics. Cost of the kit with lens M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 not more than $ 2,200. This camera is ideally suitable for living in a refrigerator that gives opportunity to register nightly raids and prevent strange disappearances of products in it.

Sony A3000 reached the lowest price

Sony has introduced a new DSLR camera. Sony Alpha A3000, which is equipped with Sony E-mount and technically belongs to the family Sony NEX. In order to keep within the budget Sony agreed to a number of compromises.

To achieve the low price the company has chosen a lower quality components for the 3-inch LCD (230k dot resolution) screen and electronic viewfinder resolution of 1,44M pixels (EVF).

In return for this, mirrorless camera equipped with the excellent 20.1-megapixel APS-C sensor , BIONZ processor and image stabilizer on the basis of the image sensor shift. Specified range of sensitivity corresponds to ISO 100-16000 for photo and ISO 100-3200 for video. Sony Alpha A3000 is able to record videos in not bad resolution 1920x1080/50i. In addition the camera is equipped with Sweep panorama, 25-point Contrast-detect AF and HDMI out.

Management tools represented by mode dial, navigation center, combined with the control wheel and four buttons, two of which are responsible for the transition to viewing mode and switch between the screen and the viewfinder (the sensor to automatically switch obviously didn't fit into the budget). Certainly pleases metallic bayonet as in the other line of cameras NEX, and not plastic as previously expected.

Now Available. Total price of body with lens Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is $ 399 (in Europe - 400 euro). Sony Alpha A3000 leaves no chance to gain a foothold in the hearts of buyers for the new Canon G16.