Pentax K-X is equipped with high-end features which includes Live View, HD Video and photographic performance. Definitely, redefining digital SLR category.
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Jun
10
Pentax K-X Black
18
Jun
10
Canon EOS 550D
Release Date: February 2010
| Type | ||
| Type | Digital, single-lens reflex, AF / AE camera | |
| Recording medium | SD, SDHC and SDXC card | |
| Compatible lenses | Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) | |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS sensor | |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 18.00 megapixels | |
| Image Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9mm | |
| Aspect ratio | 03:02:00 AM | |
| Dust deletion feature | Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending | |
| Recording System | ||
| Recording format | Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 | |
| Image type | JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording possible MOV | |
| Recording pixels | Large: | Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456) |
| Medium: | Approx. 8.00 megapixels (3456 x 2304) | |
| Small: | Approx. 4.50 megapixels (2592 x 1728) | |
| RAW: | Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456) | |
| File numbering | Consecutive numbering, auto reset and manual reset | |
| Imaging Processor | ||
| Picture Style | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3 | |
| White Balance | Auto (AWB), daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom (custom WB) | |
| Noise Reduction | Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots | |
| Automatic Image Brightness Correction | Auto Lighting Optimizer with Face Detection | |
| Highlight Tone Priority | Provided | |
| Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction | Provided | |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Appending copyright information | Copyright information entered with the camera is appended to the image EXIF information | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Eye-level pentamirror | |
| Coverage | Vertical / Horizontal approx. 95% | |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.87x (-1m -1 with 50mm lens at infinity) | |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 19mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m -1) | |
| Built-in dioptric adjustment | -3.0 - +1.0m -1dpt | |
| Focusing screen | Fixed | |
| Mirror | Quick-return type | |
| Depth-of-field preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button | |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection | |
| AF Points | 9 | |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C / 73°F, ISO 100) | |
| Focusing Modes | Autofocus, One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing | |
| AF-assist beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash | |
| Effective range: | Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m / 11.5ft. at periphery (with an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite’s AF-assist beam is emitted instead) | |
| Predictive AF performance | Tracking of an object moving towards the camera at 50km/h possible up to a minimum distance of approx. 10m * When used with EF300mm F2.8L IS USM | |
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points) (2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) (3) Spot metering (center, approx. 4% viewfinder) (4) Center-weighted average metering | |
| Metering range | EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) | |
| Exposure control | Program AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, full auto (Program AE non-shiftable), Programmed Image Control Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash OFF), manual exposure (including bulb), E-TTL II autoflash program AE (evaluative & average metering) | |
| ISO Speed (Recommended exposure index) | ISO 100 - 6400 (whole-stop increments), ISO expansion 12800. * In Basic Zone modes, Auto ISO sets the ISO automatically within 100 - 3200 * The minimum ISO speed when (highlight tone priority) is enabled will be ISO 200 * In Creative Zones, ISO Auto’s upper limit (ISO 400 - 6400) can be set | |
| Exposure compensation | +/-5 stops in 1/3-stop or ½ stop increments, +/- 2 stops for Manual and AEB correction | |
| AE lock | Auto: | Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved |
| Manual: | By AE lock button | |
| Shutter | ||
| Type | Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter | |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000sec. to 30secs., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) X-sync at 1/200sec. | |
| Drive System | ||
| Drive modes | Single, continuous, Self-time 10secs. Delay / Remote control, self-timer 2secs. delay, Self-timer 10secs. delay + continuous shooting (2 to 10 shots) | |
| Continuous shooting speed | Max. approx. 3.7 shots/sec. | |
| Max. burst | JPEG Large / Fine: | Approx. 34 shots |
| RAW: | Approx. 6 shots | |
| Built in Flash | ||
| Type | Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentamirror | |
| Guide No. | 13 / 43 (at ISO 100 meters / feet) | |
| Recycle time | Approx. 3secs. | |
| Flash coverage | 17mm focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 135 format) | |
| Flash metering system | E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative, average), FE lock | |
| Live View Functions | ||
| Shooting modes | Still photo shooting and movie shooting | |
| Focusing | Quick mode (Phase-difference detection) Live mode, Live face detection mode (Contrast detection) Manual focusing (5x / 10x magnification possible) | |
| Metering modes | Evaluating metering with the image sensor (still photos) / AF point-link evaluative metering Live face detection mode (movies) / Center-weighted average metering Live / quick mode (movies) | |
| Metering range | EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) | |
| Movie | MOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM) | |
| Recording size: | 1920 x 1080: 24fps / 25fps / 30fps (Full HD), 1280 x 720:50fps / 60fps and 640 x 480:50fps / 60fps (SD / movie crop) | |
| Max file size: | 4GB per clip | |
| Movie recording exposure control | Program AE and Manual exposure available. Exposure compensation of up to +/- 3 stops available. | |
| Movie editing | Cutting out first or last scene (1sec. Increments) and Movie crop possible | |
| LCD Monitor | ||
| Type | TFT colour liquid-crystal monitor | |
| Monitor Size and Dots | Wide 3in. (3:2) with approx. 1, 040,000 dots | |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | |
| Brightness adjustment | Manual (7 levels) | |
| Interface languages | 25 | |
| Image Playback | ||
| Image Display Formats | Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram) 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible | |
| Zoom Magnification | Approx. 1.5x - 10x | |
| Image Browsing Methods | Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, jump by screen, by shooting date, by movie, by stills | |
| Highlight Alert | Overexposed highlights blink | |
| Movie Playback | Enabled (LCD monitor, video / audio OUT, HDMI OUT – CEC compatible) Built-in speaker | |
| Direct Printing | ||
| Compatible printers | PictBridge-compatible printers | |
| Printable images | JPEG and RAW images | |
| Print Ordering | DPOF Version 1.1 compatible | |
| Interface | ||
| Digital Terminal | For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB) , audio (stereo) / video output (NTSC / PAL) | |
| HDMI Mini OUT Terminal | Type C (auto switching of resolution) | |
| External microphone IN terminal | 3.5mm dia. Stereo mini jack | |
| Remote Control Terminal | Compatible with remote control via RS-60E3 | |
| Wireless Remote Control | With Remote Controller RC-1 / RC-5 / RC-6 | |
| Eye-fi card | Compatible | |
| Power Source | ||
| Battery | Battery Pack LP-E8 (Qty.1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 * With Battery Grip BG-E8 attached, 6 size-AA / LR6 batteries or 2 LP-E8 battery packs can be used | |
| Battery Life (Based on CIPA testing standards) | With viewfinder shooting: | At 23°C / 73°F, approx. 550 shots. At 0°C / 32°F, approx. 470 shots. |
| With Live View shooting: | At 23°C / 73°F, approx. 200 shots. At 0°C / 32°F, approx. 170 shots. | |
| Dimensions and Weight | ||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0in. | |
| Weight | Approx. 475g / 16.8oz. (body only) | |
| Operating Environment | ||
| Working temperature range | 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F | |
| Working humidity | 85% or less |
15
Aug
09
Kodak Zx1
Release Date: April 2009
| Sensor type | 1 / 4.5-type 1.6 MP CMOS |
| Lens | 4.1 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus |
| Zoom | 2X digital |
| Display | 2.0 in. LCD |
| Storage | 128 MB internal memory*, SD/SDHC card expansion slot |
| Focus system | fixed |
| Focus modes | normal |
| Focus range | 27.6 in. (70 cm)-infinity |
| White balance | auto |
| Video capture | H.264 (MOV), AAC LC |
| Video quality | HD60: 720p at 60 fps-16:9 HD: 720p at 30 fps-16:9 (default) VGA: 640 × 480-4:3 |
| Still format | JPEG |
| Picture quality | 3 MP (stills, interpolated) |
| Playback mode | FF & REW: 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X slow motion FF & REW: 1/2X, 1/4X, 1/8X, 1/16X |
| Microphone | mono |
| Speaker | yes |
| I/O interface | USB 2.0 (high speed); HDMI output; AV output; DC in; SD/SDHC card slot |
| Tripod mount | 1/4 in. standard |
| Power | KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000; KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3; (2) Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries; (2) Alkaline Batteries; DC-in for 5 V AC Adapter |
| Dimensions | 50.1 × 107 × 20 mm (2.0 × 4.2 × 0.8 in.) |
| Weight | 90 g (3.2 oz) without batteries |
08
Aug
09
Panasonic Lumix GF1
Release Date: Coming Soon (September 2009)
Internal pop-up flash similar to LX3
HD Movie 720P 30fps
Supersonic anti-dust
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Total pixel: 13.1mp
Effective pixel: 12.1mp
Shutter: 1/4000 – 60s, B: about 4 min.
LCD: 3″, 460,000 dots
Size: 119 x 71 x 36.3mm
Weight: 285g (not sure if battery is included)
01
Aug
09
Canon DC320
Release Date: January 2008
| Main Specifications | |
| Product Description | Canon DC 320 - camcorder - DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R DL (8 cm) |
| Product Type | Camcorder - widescreen |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.6 in x 5 in x 3.5 in |
| Weight | 15.2 oz |
| Media Type | DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R DL (8 cm) |
| Sensor Resolution | 1.07 Mpix |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | Video: 710 Kpix - Still: 0.8 Mpix |
| Shooting Modes | Digital photo mode |
| Lens System | 37 x zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - f/2.0-5.2 |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Digital Zoom | 2000 x |
| Image Stabilizer | Electronic |
| Microphone | Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo |
| Viewfinder | LCD - 0.35″ - color - 16:9 |
| Display | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7″ - color |
| Supported Battery | 1 x Canon NB-2LH Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included ) ¦ 1 x Canon BP-2L24H Li-ion rechargeable battery ( optional ) |
| Min Focus Range | 0.4 in |
| Main Features | |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG-2 |
| White Balance Presets | Tungsten light, daylight |
| White Balance | Automatic, presets |
| Exposure Modes | Program, automatic, shutter-priority |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/6 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Image Stabilizer | Electronic |
| Digital Scene Transition | Wipe fader, black fader |
| Special Effects | Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Neutral, Vivid, Skin Detail |
| Shooting Programs | Spotlight, portrait mode, night mode, fireworks, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow |
| Shooting Modes | Digital photo mode |
| Recording Speed | SP, LP, XP |
| Digital Zoom | 2000 x |
| Min Illumination | 1.6 lux |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/6″ |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Color Support | Color |
| Media Type | DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R DL (8 cm) |
| Camcorder Effective Video Resolution | 710 Kpix |
| Camcorder Sensor Resolution | 1.07 Mpix |
| Camcorder Effective Still Resolution | 0.8 Mpix |
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes |
| Battery | |
| Supported Battery Details | 1 x Canon NB-2LH Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included ) ¦ 1 x Canon BP-2L24H Li-ion rechargeable battery ( optional ) |
| Supported Battery | Canon NB-2LH |
| Microphone | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser |
| Type | Microphone - built-in |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Cables Included | A/V cable |
| General | |
| Weight | 15.2 oz |
| Height | 3.5 in |
| Depth | 5 in |
| Width | 2.6 in |
| Product Type | Camcorder |
| Lens System | |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorized drive |
| Optical Zoom | 37 x |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0-5.2 |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Focal Length | 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm |
| Type | Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - f/2.0-5.2 |
| Min Focus Range | 0.4 in |
| Features | Built-in lens shield |
| Auto Focus Points (Zones) | 9 |
| Additional Features | |
| Additional Features | Display brightness control, PictBridge support, histogram display, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Low Lux / Night Mode | Yes |
| Self Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2 sec |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Format | 112,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Type | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7″ - color |
| Memory / Storage | |
| Image Storage | JPEG 1152 x 864 ¦ JPEG 640 x 480 |
| Power | |
| Power Device | Power adapter - external |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 114,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.35″ |
| Viewfinder Color Support | Color |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD |
| Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) | 04:09:00 PM |
| Connections | |
| Expansion Slot(s) | 1 x SD Memory Card |
| Connector Type | 1 x composite video/audio output |
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