Panasonic Lumix GX2: The first informal specifications

As mentioned earlier in the week, Panasonic could benefit from the torpor of summer, and more specifically from the summer heat of August to present a brand new hybrid camera that would be aimed primarily at experts looking for a device with compact dimensions. Connoisseurs will have understood, this is obviously the Lumix GX2, or who will succeed... GX1. And even if his name is not actually confirmed yet - so we're not immune to a reversal of last minute - the home of nosy Digicame managed to get the first informal specifications of the beast, specifications you will naturally be able to discover later in the article.

As usual, however, it should be noted that any rumor must necessarily be taken with the greatest prudence. If Digicame is rarely wrong so far, and if the manufacturers seem to have the greatest difficulty in keeping secret their new products, nothing says that the following information will prove to be accurate. Morality, you'd probably better equip you to think of your tweezers rumors before going further.

Also, be aware that this is not the complete data sheet GX2 you'll discover here. Not yet, at least. For the moment, only four features of the new Panasonic case would be known:

• New 18-megapixel sensor.
• Maximum shutter speed to 1/8000 second.
• Built-in image stabilizer.
• Integrated tilt viewfinder.

The most amazing thing with this noise corridor, from my point of view, it is the supposed presence of an integrated housing viewfinder. On the GX1, the only way to enjoy a sight it was to buy option dedicated accessory, an accessory that therefore not incorporated in the casing. Digicame If sources are true, then Panasonic have finally changed strategy by integrating directly to the viewfinder housing. Knowing that it is rather an expert public, or at least enthusiastic, it is fairly consistent but nonetheless it would be better not to pack too quickly.

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Olympus: a patent for glasses connected

Glass challenge Google, the Google Glass fascinating, and there are many manufacturers to draw glasses connected to Google for their own creations. Olympus is obviously not left since the Japanese firm has filed a new patent particularly interesting, a patent that actually puts in scene closely connected glasses Google Glass famous, all with one screen and also a sensor in order to take pictures and videos. Interestingly enough, that's for sure, even if the patent in question unfortunately does not shine by its technical information.

And for good reason, since he has absolutely no. Apart from a few coarse and annotated diagrams, it may escape any information about these glasses, then nothing outside of the screen and the sensor mentioned a little earlier. Surprising? Not really, since the technical specifications have finally connected glasses unless their design and functionality.

The real question, ultimately, is to know what could be the features offered by the glasses connected to a manufacturer like Olympus. A manufacturer who officiates primarily in the field of digital cameras and does not account well smartphone or touchpad to its catalog. And then, much to warn you, the assumptions are not lacking. But for me, I think these glasses could especially be positioned as complements to... camera brand.

Glasses connected as an electronic viewfinder?

Today our camera are increasingly connected too. They include aGPS chips for several years, but now they play the card of WiFi and Olympus is not left on the ground, of course. With WiFi, it would be perfectly possible to connect goggles connected to digital cameras, and so to use glasses as an electronic viewfinder, or even as a display stand for some settings.

And it must be admitted, such use could attract a lot of people, and especially all the photographers who like to do some fun with exotic frames but did not want to break the back so far. Same for anyone looking for the option.

No, it is a certainty, the connected glasses manufactured by Olympus, it could be very nice in the end.

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Nikon 1 N coating anti-camera new lens Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 introduced in the United States

Do you think the Nikon CX format lens group is not enough to complete it? Today the company launched in the U.S. a new anti-system new lens: Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 maximum aperture lens Nikon 1 system, and for the first time joined the SWM quiet autofocus motor N coating on the lens specifications. Of this is equivalent to the large aperture of 86mm fixed focal length mirror, presumably performance will be very tough on the use of low-light shooting portraits telephoto focal lengths; manipulation with M / A full-time manual focusing capability, in addition to metal lens barrel material, naturally let the suggested retail price to the not very close to the people of the U.S. $ 900 (about NT $ 27,000 / HK $ 7,000), and has a black and silver mirror themselves choose - can only say that you want to enjoy all kinds of specifications very powerful specifications of the lens, it seems that the price is a little high.

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Nikon D7100: The Official Technical Specifications

We knew since the beginning of the week that Nikon was preparing something and the rumors were true because the manufacturer has unveiled overnight on a new housing SLR: the Nikon D7100. A beautiful beast, which will be positioned in front of the Canon EOS 60D and is therefore addressed to expert and enthusiastic audience. Interestingly, of course, much more than the D7100 combines the good points. Yes, and if you want to know more, know that everything is explained a little further down and you'll be able to find photos of the case, of course, but also its technical characteristics.

It must be confessed, the Nikon D7100 is not ugly to look at. Relatively compact, it enjoys a very elaborate and ergonomics reminiscent D600. Positive, the new Nikon SLR housing construction enjoys Tropical and it will be perfectly able to assist you in any occasion. Not bad, of course, and it is not the only asset of the beast.

Concerning the technical specifications, the D7100 enjoys a DX CMOS sensor 24.1 megapixels without low-pass filter and an EXPEED 3 chip. Besides that, you can also count on a sensitivity between ISO 100 to 6400 (expandable to ISO 25600), an autofocus 51 points including 15 cross , a burst mode at 6 frames per second and 1080p video recording / 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p. Printing, right? Certainly, and this proves that Nikon does not want field release of the video. Then, well there is also a viewfinder coverage close to 100%, a 3.2 inch screen (1.229k pixels) and dual SD card slot.

The big downside, however, is that the Nikon D7100 does not include unfortunately no WiFi chip and you must necessarily pass through the adapter sold off if you want to use this technology. Which is cool, by cons is that the case enjoys a headphone output, microphone input, an HDMI output and a USB port. On paper, this is not bad, but we can all de same regret that Nikon did not think to include swivel screen.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II: new technical specifications

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated reflex time, but it seems that the constructor red mark is in no hurry to enter the market. It is a pity, of course, but you can always rely on the good old rumors returning from time to time we tickle. Yes, and this time it is Canon Rumors has received information on the supposed specifications are the 7D Mark II, characteristics rather complete and should interest all those who finally ready and waiting this new case. Everything is of course in the future.

This is not the first time that we see this kind arise specifications. Last year in August, we actually had the right to a first salvo quite succinctly, yes, but not lacking interest so far. But in fact, the very interesting thing is that the new information obtained by Canon Rumors consistent with them. And that, finally, this is good news.

According to sources Canon Rumors, here is what could propose the 7D Mark II:

• APS-C sensor of 24.1 megapixels.
• Dual Digic 5.
• Burst mode at 10 frames per second.
• 61 autofocus points.
• 3.2 inch LCD.
• WiFi chip, GPS chip.

Well, but there are better. Always according to the same rumors, the 7D Mark II could benefit from building close to the 5D Mark III. The comparison does not stop there, as also the two boxes would also benefit from sensitivity relatively similar. Also note that this is not very surprising since the 7D also regained some of the features of the 5D Mark II.

Is obviously the price issue and there, the situation is much less positive since the new Canon reflex could be offered around $ 2,199, or $ 500 more than its predecessor. Well, that said, we must take into account that it is only a rumor, so much that all this information should be taken with caution.

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Sony SLT-A58: official specifications

The Sony NEX-3N is not the only camera that was unveiled by Sony during the night. The manufacturer has also introduced another case that should interest a lot of people because it is the SLT-A58. Again, it was not bad leaked on the web these days, we have seen a few pictures and even some of the technical specifications of the beast, but you will still be able to find a little lower the listing that looks like a reflex very promising. Yes, very promising, and should even be the joy of all amateur photographers.

Level design, no big surprise, we find some details about the same size and the same ergonomics as the SLT-A57. Very concretely, therefore, the Sony SLT-A58 is presented in the form of a box relatively compact and should interest anyone who likes to travel light but can not settle for a hybrid.

Concerning the technical specifications, the Sony SLT-A58 enjoys a CMOS sensor Exmor APS-C 20.1 megapixels, a sensitivity between ISO 100 and 16 000 (with a special mode up to ISO 25600), a burst mode between 5 and 8 frames per second depending on the configuration of the case, the video recording Full HD AVCHD 50i/25p , an OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder with 100% coverage and a 2.7 inch screen 460k dots adjustable. The autofocus, meanwhile, works on phase detection AF points 15 (including 3 think) and it is also able to follow the topic of your choice. In addition, we can also count on the integrated SteadyShot.

Beside and beyond the usual creative style, the Sony SLT-A58 also enjoys a claw, a microphone input and an HDMI output. Point also positive, the Japanese automaker's new reflex can read Memory Stick or SD cards to choose from.

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Sony NEX-3N: official technical specifications

Sony is struggling to keep his secret new products and NEX-3N obviously no exception to the rule since it was leaked well as it should these days with photos and even technical features that are found on specialized sites. This morning, the Japanese manufacturer has held to formalize things and that is how it has just lifted the veil on its new hybrid , a hybrid that plays the card of the compactness and should therefore appeal to all those who can not leave home without a good camera.

If Sony uses the same NEX3N mignes all hybrid range, it is all-of-a little further benefit of a case extremely compact . Engineers and manufacturer seem to have made ​​every effort to minimize their overweight new case and I must admit that the result is quite interesting.

To complete this project, they were also reviewing the ergonomics of the camera and enjoys it so a new release which will also serve zoom ring and power button. Effect three in one, then. For the rest, however, little change, if it is the handle of the device to be a little more pronounced.

Now for the technical characteristics of the beast. The Sony NEX-3N embeds a sensor Exmor APS-C 16.1 megapixels , a sensitivity between ISO 200 and 3200 , a burst mode at four frames per second , an LCD 3-inch 460k dots rotated 180 degrees and recording videos in AVCHD 50i/25p. Besides that, we can also count on 11 shooting modes and 15 effects that will help us boost our pictures, all for a compact (109.9 x 62 x 34.6mm) and lightweight (210 grams) . Autonomy, finally, allow you to take 480 photos without recharging the battery of your device and can also indicate that the latter benefit from a micro USB port and an HDMI output.

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Samsung Galaxy plancherait a new Camera

Our colleagues rather knowledgeable of SamMobile got their hands on files Bluetooth certification, proving that Samsung is working hard to market a second generation Galaxy Camera. This new model would be called EK-GC110.

At this stage we unfortunately have no details about the features of this Samsung Android APN second, but it is possible that the first official details, even the presentation of the new Galaxy Camera is made ​​at the next MWC 2013, which begins this year February 25.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera: new ways of shooting!

The Samsung Galaxy Camera is really not a camera like the others. If positioned in the area of compact digital cameras, it has all-of-even had the audacity to build on Android to differentiate themselves from their competitors. And if we add to this the fact that it includes both a WiFi chip and a 3G chip, it is understandable why it has caused much ink. Yes, and if you have recently cracked a Galaxy Camera, then know that Samsung will soon update its firmware with a whole bunch of new very nice.

From the information available, this update is not yet deployed but it should arrive soon on the Galaxy Camera. What can specify is that it is possible to recover now the ROM that goes through Odin. That said, be aware that the procedure is not without risk and therefore better worth knowing what you are doing before you start. If anyone has more info on the subject, I'm interested.

And if not, what are the improvements made ​​by this update? They are quite numerous and are finally both the platform itself and the dedicated application for recording photos and videos. The pretty cool thing is that Samsung has introduced new ways to help you take very nice pictures without the need for you to bother with the camera settings.

Here is a list of these features:

• New way of shooting "snow" to sublimate images taken in the snow, and it is frankly circumstances.
• New way of shooting "food" to improve all the incredible dishes that you do on the weekend and you never fail to share with millions of followers.
• New shooting mode "Party / Indoor" to immortalize your Skins Party with a superb rendering without blurring behind.
• New way of shooting "Dawn" to take pretty pictures like the dawn comes on the horizon, and so when you suddenly decide to get up early in the morning.
• Integration of a new feature to take control of the Galaxy Camera Remote with another smartphone or other touch pad.
• Improving the fluidity of the platform, including the intelligent mode and expert mode.

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