The DMC-FX70 from Panasonic is the Cheek Touch

Here is the first compact summer campaign for Panasonic. Advanced processor, touch screen, 5x zoom wide angle iA mode even more advanced. That bodes well for the characteristics of the models coming this summer.


With this high-end compact, we can not fail to note that the 5x zoom (24-120 mm eq. 24 x 36) is brighter than usual, F2, 2 cons F2, 8 usually. But in the end of the race, there is no room for complacency: F5, 9. We know that Panasonic is an injector of software technologies to facilitate shooting and enhance images on all criteria: exposure, focus, optical corrections. It is also the case with the Venus Engine II, which pushes the HD mode in iA further blur avoidance, and saves precious tenths in development. And it supports the Intelligent Zoom which offers via interpolation very friendly, the equivalent of a 156mm zoom. If there is still no means Priorities technically challenging this model, the settings go through an LCD touch screen.

The output will occur in August at a price of 299 €.

Key Features :

- Sensor: CCD 1 / 2, 3 inch, 14.1 Mpxl staff
- Housing: no special protection
- Image Format: 4 / 3, 3 / 2, 16 / 9 and 1 / 1
- File Format: Jpeg, Mov (AVCHD Lite)
- Definition max: [4 / 3] 4320 x 3240, [3 / 2] 4320 x 2880, [16 / 9] 4320 x 2432 and [1 / 1] 3232 x 232pixels 3
- Max Video: 720p (30 fps)
- Zoom: 0.2 to 5 F2, 9/24-120 mm (equiv. 24 x 36)
- Macro mode: 3cm (GA) 50 cm (tele)
- Development: Multizone (11), Central, face detection, tracking AF
- Stabilization: Optical
- Viewfinder: -
- Display: LCD touch 3 pouces/230 kpts
- Exposure Modes: iA, Scenes
- Sensitivities: 80 - 1600 ISO (> ISO 6400 high sensitivity)
- Speed: 60 sec - 1 / 2000 s
- Burst: NC
- Flash: 0.6 - 7.4m (W), 1 - 2.8 m (tele) at ISO Auto
- Special features:
- Storage: SD, SDHC, SDXC, 40 MB internal memory
- Outputs: Hi-Speed USB, AV, HDMI
- Power: 1 rechargeable Li-Ion

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All about Light Painting Technique

Light Painting is a photographic technique that consists in photographing moving light sources with a low shutter speed and a long exposure time. Thus, the movement of light is perfectly reflected in the image. For this technique, what is done is to draw with light to create different shapes, words, etc. Surely by now you have seen many ads that apply what I'm telling you.

At Abduzeedo have posted a tutorial in which the French photographer Christopher Hibbert offers some tips on how to take pictures of this type in different situations and how to achieve the desired effect. This is a technique that does not require very high expenditure for equipment, so maybe you want to take a look around and make some tests. The photo below, incidentally, is the very Hibbert.

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Olympus Launches New E-PL1

Olympus has unveiled the hidden camera last week. Finally the rumors have been confirmed and the new E-PL1, so this model is called, is part of the same line of micro four thirds cameras, the E-E-P1 and P2.

In particular it is a compact camera (114.6 x 72.2 x 41.5mm and 344 grams), interchangeable lens, 12.3 megapixel sensor, 2.7-inch screen and integrated flash (although it is compatible with external flash).

The E-PL1 records video in high definition (720p) and 30 fps and has a button to automatically change the video recording to capture. It also has an HDMI output to connect the camera to HD monitors and televisions.


This new Olympus model also features 19 scene modes and artistic filters photo and video, image stabilization, autofocus, face detection technology and automatic adjustment of shadows.

The Olympus E-PL1, and can be booked through Amazon for a price of $ 599.99, but still do not know at what point will go on sale.

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Hewlett Packard

Hewlett Packard has introduced three new cameras at PMA. This is the Photosmart R837 and M437 and M537. The Photosmart R837 has the curious (and useless "?) Feature to include pet-eye reduction technology so that our pets go better in the photo. Kodak has already announced a similar system for some time. Apart from that it has 7.2 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, 3 inch LCD screen, digital image stabilization, and 32 MB of internal memory. It uses SD and SDHC cards, records video with sound at 640 x 480 and runs on a rechargeable lithium battery. It goes on sale in April for $ 230.


The other two updates to HP, the Photosmart M437 and M537 (pictured) are very similar. The only difference between them is the larger screen of the second and the different resolutions: 5 MP vs. 6. Apart from that, the two have 3X optical zoom, red eye reduction, 16MB internal memory expandable with SD cards, record video with sound at 320 x 240 and uses two AA batteries. It sold in April to $ 110 and $ 130 respectively.

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Pentax 645D

New Medium Format Camera

Pentax today introduced its new 645D, a medium format camera exclusively for the Japanese market (at least for now), which incorporates a 40 megapixel CCD sensor with ultrasonic cleaning, image processor PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) II, 3-inch LCD screen and 11-point AF with 9 cross type.

Apart from that, the camera is capable of operating at temperatures of -10 º C due to its magnesium body sealing, has a focal plane shutter with a maximum speed of 1 / 4000 seconds, viewer reaching 98%, exposure modes programmed, HDR modes, and HDMI output.

The Pentax 645D is powered by a lithium battery that allows up to 800 shots with one charge and has a double slot for SD memory cards and SDHC.

The Pentax 645D will launch with a suggested retail price of 850,000 yen to change are about 7,000 Euros. While the camera, lens Pentax has launched a 645-D FA 55mm f: 2.8 which will cost 100,000 yen (820 €).

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FT2 Lumix, Panasonic resistant compact

If a few days ago I spoke of the new terrain of Olympus cameras, today it is the turn of the new Panasonic Lumix FT2, which could encompass within the same type of cameras. This is a camera with a 14 megapixel sensor, wide angle Leica DC lens 28mm optical zoom of 4.6 increases.

The Lumix FT2 has a silicone coating is waterproof to 10m, can withstand temperatures down to -10 º C and can withstand drops of up to 2m and dust. The camera-Surf Beach modes, Intelligent Auto mode, optical image stabilization and LED lighting.


If a few days ago I spoke of the new terrain of Olympus cameras, today it is the turn of the new Panasonic Lumix FT2, which could encompass within the same type of cameras. This is a camera with a 14 megapixel sensor, wide angle Leica DC lens 28mm optical zoom of 4.6 increases.

The Lumix FT2 has a silicone coating is waterproof to 10m, can withstand temperatures down to -10 º C and can withstand drops of up to 2m and dust. The camera-Surf Beach modes, Intelligent Auto mode, optical image stabilization and LED lighting.

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Fujifilm F70EXR

Fujifilm F70EXR, a 10x zoom compact

Fujifilm has presentadouna new compact camera that stands out for its 10x zoom. This is the F70EXR, which also offers a 10 megapixel sensor, a range of 100 to 12800 ISO, 47Mb internal memory and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. All this in a metal casing only 22.7 mm thick.

The F70EXR is heir to the F60 offers automatic controls that detect the most likely scene for the kind of picture options and optimize focus, color balance, exposure, flash use, etc. The camera promises a picture quality that rivals the D-SLR (another thing that really meets), dual stabilization, intelligent flash, face detection 3.0 and auto red eye removal.

The new Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR will be available from August 2009 for a price of $ 279.95.

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Fujifilm S200EXR, almost a DSLR

The Fujifilm Finepix S200EXR is one of those cameras that do not become a DSLR but offer more of what you can give a compact. It is a 12 megapixel camera with Super CCD EXR sensor and Fujinon increases 14.3 (30.5 to 436 mm equivalent).

It has a high contrast LCD screen of 2.7 inches, new intelligent flash EXR Priority mode, which automatically adjusts the camera settings. EXR also offers Auto mode that recognizes and selects one of six scene modes available. It allows to manually configuring the main settings of the camera.

The S200EXR also offers dual image stabilization to reduce blur and vibration, capture images in RAW and JPEG simultaneously and can record video at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps. It will go on sale next month for $ 599.95.

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Sony Introduced the Cyber-shot TX5

Water Resistant and Shock
Although its appearance does not look it, the last camera that Sony has been submitted for inclusion in the sub-compact SUV. This is the new Cyber-shot TX5, a camera with a thickness of only 17.7 mm that is resistant to water, dust, shock and low temperatures.

The TX5 is a new Exmor CMOS sensor A 10.2 megapixel, 4x optical zoom and touch screen 3-inch LCD. This new compact will go on sale in April in black, silver, pink, green and red for an MSRP of $ 350.

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New Kodak Touch Screen Slice

In addition to the four new models in the series M, Kodak also introduced at CES its new and attractive Kodak Slice. With modern design and a limited size, the Slice Kodak stands out for its 3.5-inch touch screen and 16:9 aspect ratios.

Other than that, has a 14 megapixel CCD sensor, optical zoom Schneider Kreuznach 5x and optical image stabilizer. Offers video recording in HD at 720p and 30 fps, face detection and an internal memory but not yet specified, according to Kodak, could house up to 5,000 photos.

The Slice Kodak hit the stores during the month of April at a price of $ 350.

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Samsung NX10 Special Edition White

If the other day we caught the new colors of the Pentax Kx, now we see that Samsung has opted for something very similar. The Korean company has announced it will market a special edition of the Samsung NX10 white which will also include a goal of 30mm and a leather case.

This edition will be sold to a limited extent in South Korea, China, United States, Taiwan and the Netherlands to celebrate the good sales of the NX10. According to Samsung, the NX10 in two months sold 10,000 units in Korea and only three weeks after giving that number, say has already reached 20,000.

In addition to this new edition in white, Samsung has announced various packages for the Korean market include the camera and different objectives. At the moment we do not know if any of these editions of the camera will be sold outside the countries mentioned, but seems unlikely to be a limited edition.

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Nikon Announces New D3S

Nikon Corporation has officially launched its latest digital SLR, the Nikon D3S, successor to the Nikon D3. This new model features a 12.1 CMOS sensor megapixels effective range of up to ISO 12800, 3 inch LCD screen, video recording function improved D-Movie mode with high sensitivity and a dust reduction system and cleaning sensor.


The D3S works thanks to the EXPEED image processor from Nikon and boasts its speed: it takes only 0.12 seconds to boot and is able to capture up to 9 frames per second in FX format and 11 in DX. The camera system includes Nikon's Scene Recognition and up to 51 AF points.

This new model includes an energy-efficient system that lets you capture up to 4,200 images per charge. I leave you with some images.

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Jackie Chan Special Edition of the Canon EOS 550D

Like almost all consumer electronics products, cameras have also joined the fashion of the special editions. However, there are some special editions more curious than others and I bring you today is the most shocking I've seen.

This is the Canon EOS 550D Jackie Chan Eye of the Dragon. The popular Asian actor has lent his name to that DSLR that is marketed only 2010 units and only in China.

The camera has an identifying logo in gold letters Jackie Chan and sold with Canon EF-S 180145MM, a leather case for the camera, a strap and a small album, all in the name of the actor.

The full pack will sell for 10,000 Yuan, which change is $ 1,465 or just over 1,100 Euros. Personally I do not know what Jackie Chan has to do with photography or if you have so many fans to justify this special edition, but they know.

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Secret of Digital Processing

Printing

One of the great questions that assail some users of digital cameras is: "I can show my digital photos?" I can only see the photos on the computer or TV? ". The answer is: "Yes, we can." It can show digital photos, or better expressed, print digital photos, as revealed similar process is already produced in the same chamber, and there are several options, ranging from home printing with a wide range of printers ranging from the most basic color inkjet with the latest models of digital photo printers designed specifically for the domestic market, to the professional impression centers revealed.

What Size I have to take my shots?

Although the article focuses on the latter type of development, the concepts explained here will work for all kinds of printing or revealed. The first question that assaults the photographer is, "that I have to size my photos?” Because until now we were driving a reel type, the 35 mm (Is there more?), But now our camera lets you select different photo sizes, which would equate in some way to get other types of reels in our old camera .

In order to decide properly, we need to manage three concepts.

Image Size

Size is measured in number of dots (pixels): width x height

Depending on the camera, we have different sizes such as 1024x760, 1600x1200, 2272x1704, ...

Image resolution

Measured in points per inch (dpi; in English, dots per inch (dpi))

Equivalence between inch and centimeter

1 inch equals 2.54 cm.

The concept of pixels of resolution we have all more or less clear, since comntinuamente we apply it in the screen of your computer. However, how this happened to paper? Will it be good? How I can print size? To resolve these doubts did simple mathematical exercises.

At the time of our photo printing paper, the final sizes that will occupy our picture depend on the print resolution. Thus, the less resolution applied to the print paper will get larger. But the key question is: what is the normal resolution to print centers that professional development and what is the minimum applicable to the result is good? In principle, the current development processes tend to get a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, although 150 dpi from the results can be more than acceptable.

From the three elements, we generate a formula that can be applied to solve the question: What measure in centimeters will have a photograph printed by size in pixels and the resolution in dpi?

Paper size (cm) = (size photograph (pixels) * 2.54 cm / inch) / resolution (dots per inch)

Application examples:

Exercise 1. What pixel size should have a picture to be printed in 10x15 to 250ppp?

Applying the above formula, we know that

size (pixels) = (15 * 250) / 2.54

Applying the calculation, we obtain 1476.35 pixels, which means that choosing the most similar resolution, 1600 x 1200, would cover this size.

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