Sigma SD14 DSLR with 14 Megapixel Foveon X3 Sensor
Sigma has introduced their new SD14 digital SLR camera. The SD14 uses the new 14 megapixel Foveon X3 digital image sensor. Sigma appear to the the only digital camera manufacturer to currently use the Foveon sensor in a line dslr cameras. Canon, Nikon and the rest of the majors still use their own cmos or standard ccds.
The Sigma SD14 is the first Sigma camera to output to jpeg mode. While it does not have a dust removal system Sigma has designed a dust protector that covers it’s image sensor. Sigma uses a LiOn BP-21 battery with an optional ac adapter.
Accessories included in the package consist of Li-ion power battery BP-21, Battery charger BC-21, USB cable, video cable, neck strap, eye cap, body cap, eyepiece cap, SIGMA Digital Photo Pro 3.0 CD Rom, SD14 instruction manual.
Some key points from their press release.
The SD14 Digital SLR camera features four JPEG recording modes, a large and bright pentaprism viewfinder with 98% coverage, a built-in flash with a Guide Number of 11, 5-point AF system, a large 2.5” 150,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor as well as a new user friendly design. The durable shutter mechanism has over 100,000-cycle life and…
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Canon Powershot SD40 Digital ELPH-IXUS i7
Canon Powershot SD40 Digital ELPH/IXUS i7 is their latest consumer point and shoot pocket camera designed to appeal to the fashion concious. The SD40 Digital ELPH-ixus i7 comes in 4 colors and a docking station for easier printing.
For the artists, Powershot SD40 colors include “Twilight Sepia, a dark rich brown with gold accents; Precious Rose, a blushing pink attention-getter; Noble Blue, a shade worthy of the finest designer navy suit and, the soft yet solid sophistication of Olive Grey.”
Main features are a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2.4x optical zoom (38-90mm equivalent) and a 1.8 inch LCD screen with 15 brightness settings. It uses the same NB-4L battery as the other cameras in the Powershot SD family.
Another feature starting to gain traction is the Face Detection AF/AE system also seen in other new cameras like the Fuji FinePix F31fd compact digital camera.
Canon plans to release the Powershot SD40 Digital ELPH/IXUS i7 in October for $349.99 US MSRP.
From the press release.
Arriving in stores in October, these power-packed digital denizens of pocket or purse continue to champion the go anywhere, shoot anytime philosophy that keeps picture-taking fun and preserves memorable moments in a flash.
“The PowerShot Digital ELPH…
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Fuji FinePix S5 Pro Digital SLR - Fuji's Latest DSLR
Fuji today announced the FinePix S5 Pro DSLR, the successor to their previous digital SLR camera the FinePix S3 Pro, a 12.3 megapixel beast.
Surprisingly there is no image stabilization and the high end of ISO 1600 seems kind of stingy for a new SLR. No price has been set yet but delivery is for February 2007.
Differences Between the FinePix S5 Pro over FinePix S3 Pro
Image processing and quality between S5 and S3 Pro
* Real Photo Technology Pro, which combines the Super CCD SR Pro and the RP (Real Photo) Processor Pro, allows for greater dynamic range with smoother tonality from highlight to shadow
* The improved Super CCD SR Pro features an optimised low-pass filter to reduce noise and minimise moiré
* The newly developed RP Processor Pro features two cycles of noise reduction which enables photographers to take images at even higher sensitivities (ISO 100 to ISO 3200) with visibly reduced noise
Greater flexibility to control colour and dynamic range
* For even greater creative control over the FinePix S5 Pro’s dynamic range, photographers can now choose from up to six preset ranges between 100% and 400%
* For improved reproduction of natural skin tones,…
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