Nikon Df - Specs, Pricing and Availability

The Nikon Df is designed exclusively for taking still photos, enabling high reliability, advanced functions and elegant camera control in our thinnest, lightest FX-format D-SLR. Dedicated mechanical dials for shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, exposure mode and release mode let you focus on what matters—achieving your creative vision. Capture stunningly sharp, detailed images with rich, faithful colors, even in low light. 

[source DGW]

Pricing: 

The suggested retail price of the Df (Body only) will be $2,749.95, while the Df and 50mm f/1.8 Special Edition lens kit will have a SRP of $2,999.95. The AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens will be sold separately for a SRP of $279.95.

Availability:

The rumored official release date is on Thursday, November 28, 2013.

Nikon Df available colors in Black and Silver.

Specs:

• 3.2-inch [921k-dot LCD]
• 3 sec. – 1/4000 sec. shutter speed 
• EXPEED 3 image processor
• Hybrid AF sys. [Contrast & Phase]   
• 16MP CMOS sensor
• Sensor: Full-frame [36 x 23.9 mm] 
• RAW + JPEG file format
• Lens-type Optical Image Stabilization 
• Opt. External Flash via Hot shoe
• ISO 100 – 12800 [Expandable to 50 (L1) to 204,800 (H2)]
• 1/250 Flash-Sync speed
• Optical Viewfinder (Pentaprism), 100% coverage
• SD / SDHC / SDXC
• Battery: EN-EL14 [Lithium-Ion]
• Dimension: 144 x 110 x 67 mm
• Weight: 760g

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Cannon EOS-1D C | Feautures | Specs | Price | Philippines

The Canon EOS-1D C brings 4K video capture to the table as the first development in a EOS-series camera. It also features an internal designs to contrary against the heat generation during a long video capture events, it supports full High Definition recording @frame rate of 60p/50p, the ideal for capturing accurate  fast-moving action scenes such as soccer games or dance shows. It also help to capture every fast motions and creates fascinating slow motion effect with a nice visual impacts.

Features:

• Exceptional 4K Movie Recording with Professional Specification 
• Full HD Recording at 60p/50p Frame Rate 
• Uncompressed Full HD HDMI Output for Efficient and Professional Workflow
• "Super 35mm Crop" Full HD Movie Shooting Function 
• "Canon Log Gamma" with Expanded Dynamic Range for Movie Production
• Wide ISO Range from ISO 100-25,600 for Flexible Shooting of Low Noise Images under Different Lightings
• SMPTE Standard Time Code Supported and Professional Sound Recording for Effortless Cinematic Result 
• ALL-I (Intra-frame) or IPB (Inter-frame) Movie Compression for Diverse Needs
• Compatible with Extensive Range of Lenses for Unlimited Imaging Expression 
• Top-of-Class Image Shooting Performance with Professional Specification

Specs:

• Resolution:     18.10 Megapixels 
• Sensor size:    35mm
• Kit Lens:         n/a
• Viewfinder:     Optical / LCD
• ISO:              50-204800
• Shutter:         30-1/8000
• Max Aperture:  n/a
• Dimensions: . (158 x 164 x 83 mm)  
• SRP:              $15,000 (est.conversion Php640,000.00)

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Convert your Smartphone to a Digital Microscope | $10 DIY Project

On the site Instructables, Yoshinok shows the simple method to build a digital microscope stand that uses your phone-cam, focusing by a laser lens.

As Yoshinok says "The magnification was determined by using calibration micrometer slides and comparing the images obtained by this apparatus to the images from a digital microscope of known magnification".

Now if you want to try it and Do It Yourself (DIY) you will have to spend a cheap price of $10 for this amazing idea of expertise. Visit Yoshinok post here for complete instructions. 
[ Yoshinok Project ][ image and video source ]

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Fujifilm X-E2 and X-Q1 Cameras | SPECS | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | PHILIPPINES

The FUJIFILM announced the launch of the new X-E2 Camera and X-Q1 Compact Camera System today. Both the X-E2 and X-Q1 are available now for pre-order @ Adorama. The X-E2 is offered at $999.00 and available mid-November (2013).

The FUJIFILM X-E2

The FUJIFILM X-E2 A 2nd Generation X-Series with over 70 enhancements, It represents a tremendous evolution from Fuji’s X-E1 digital camcoder. The X-E2 looks similar to its predecessor which makes it difficult to define the difference one from the other. A newly developed 1040k premium clear LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is covered with tempered glass for durability and quality. The X-E2 boost an improved user friendly navigation with a +3.0 and strong exposure compensation. The X-E2 system’s manual focus "live view magnification" features standard (1x, 4x, 6x) a digital split image (1x, 4x), and focus peaking highlights.

The new X-trans CMOS II Phase Detection auto focus ranks as the world’s fastest with benchmarked speeds at 0.06s. Equipped with the EXR Processor II, the X-E2 guarantees fast performance for start-up, interval and continuous modes. Expanded functions include eight new advanced filters, face detection and an EVF/LCD frame rate at low light scene (50fps).

Price Update:
Php69,990 - for the body + Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 kit lens.

The FUJIFILM X-Q1

FUJIFILM X-Q1 is Design for a Premium Quality in Your Pocket!
Rumour priced @ @499 and it is available at the end of October 2013. X-Q1 design for silver or black, with the compact 100mm x H 58.5mm xD 33mm.

The X-Q1 weighs @ 200g. Its X-trans CMOS II Phase Detection auto focus ranks as the world’s fastest! X-Q1 performs at the speeds of 0.06s. with the  Combination of the EXR Processor II, that will deliver outstanding performance for the photographers. The ergonomic X-Q1 design features a F1.8 25-100mm 4x electric power zoom-lens. And also developed a 920K dot premium clear HD LCD that covered a tempered glass for durability and quality.

 X-E2 VS. X-Q1 COMPARISON TABLE

X-E2	X-Q1
16MP X-Trans II CMOS sensor	12MP X-Trans II CMOS sensor
Sensor Type: APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)	Sensor Type: 2/3-inch
Hybrid AF system (Contrast/Phase)	Hybrid AF system (Contrast/Phase)
Lens-type Optical Image Stabilization	Lens-type Optical Image Stabilization
ISO 200 – 6400	ISO 200 – 12800
30 sec. – 1/4000 sec. shutter speed	30 sec. – 1/4000 sec. shutter speed
3” Fixed 1.04M-dot LCD	3” Fixed 922K-dot LCD
Built-in Flash	Built-in Flash
1080p video recording @60fps	1080p video recording @60fps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
RAW + JPEG file format	RAW + JPEG file format
1200mAh Lithium-Ion battery	NP-48 Lithium-Ion battery
Weight: 350g	Weight: 206g
Dimension: 129 x 75 x 37 mm	Dimension: 100 x 59 x 33mm

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Sony Cyber Shot RX10: Specs, Price, Review

Sony Cyber Shot RX10 Specification Table

Sony Brand	RX10
Type	Digital Camera
Camera	20 Mega Pixel
Design	Fine Black
ISO	80-25600
Speed	1/3200 – 30 shutter
Display	3-inch articulating display w/ viewfinder
Video	1080p HD video up to 60fps
Zoom	24-200mm
Aperture	f/2.8
Processing engine	BIONZ X
Optical Image Stabilization	Yes
WiFi	Yes
NFC	Yes
SD card	Yes
Battery	NP-FW50 (1,080mAh)
Weight	811.9g
Dimension	12.9 x 8.8 x 10.2 cm

Photographer doesn't worry no more for macro shots as the working distance is 3cm. it’s still significantly smaller than a DSLR, while it isn’t entirely as compact as the rest of the RX edition.

The RX10 has a 20 megapixel CMOS sensor & a 24-200mm incredible zoom lens with a constant aperture of f/2.8. And it’s highlighted that the auto-focus, even with the zoom capabilities, have been vastly improved.. In addition, the weight of this camera is 811.9g and the dimension is 12.9 Height by 8.8 Dept by 10.2 Width. 

The Price of Sony Cyber Shot RX10 is $1,300 (est. Php55-56k converted),and  to be expected to release next month of this year.

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