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Fujifilm FinePix Z3

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:16:12 +0000

Fujifilm has today announced the FinePix Z3 Zoom camera sporting 5.1 million pixels, ISO up to 1600 and a 36-108mm lens. A marginal update to the Z2, the Z3 adds Intelligent-Flash mode and a higher resolution 2.5-inch screen. The Z3 will be available in silver, metallic blue and light pink. Must be why it’s marketed at us ladies…after all, we can’t use anything but a pink camera now, can we?

Fujifilm FinePix Z3 digital camera specifications:

Format	Ultra Compact
Price (street)	$52.35
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	2592 x 1944
Low resolution	2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels	5.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	5.1 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	21 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Fujifilm SuperCCD
ISO rating	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Zoom wide (W)	36 mm
Zoom tele (T)	108 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 5.7 x
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Unknown
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range	60 cm
Macro focus range	8 cm
White balance override	6 positions
Aperture range	F3.5 – F4.2
Min shutter	1/4 sec
Max shutter	1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	3 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Slow, Off
Exposure compensation	Unknown
Metering	256 segment
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 2.2 fps up to 3 frames
Movie Clips	Yes, 640 x 480 / 320 x 240, 30 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage included	10 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Basic, Normal, Fine
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	232,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion (NP-40)
Weight (inc. batteries)	170 g (6 oz)
Dimensions	89 x 56 x 20 mm (3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in)
Notes	Folded optics lens
Resolution Chart
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Sigma DP1

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:43:43 +0000

Sigma has today announced the interesting, unique DP1 digital camera which features the same Foveon 14M X3 sensor (2652 x 1768 x 3 layers) as the SD14 and a fixed 16.6 mm F4.0 lens (providing a 28 mm equiv. FOV). As a development announcement there isn’t a lot more detail than this, a quick look over the body images reveals a large LCD monitor, pop-up flash and the expected range of manual controls.

Sigma DP1 digital camera specifications:

Format	Compact
Price (street)	$479.99
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	2640 x 1760
Low resolution	1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	4.8 million
Sensor photo detectors	14.6 million
Sensor size	20.7 x 13.8 mm (2.85 cm²)
Pixel density	1.6 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor manufacturer	Foveon
ISO rating	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (extended mode)
Zoom wide (W)	28 mm
Zoom tele (T)	28 mm
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Unknown
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	6 positions
Aperture range
Min shutter	30 sec
Max shutter	1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range
External flash	Yes
Flash modes	Unknown
Exposure compensation	-3 to +3 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Metering	8-segment, center, cw average
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes
Movie Clips	Unknown
Remote control	Yes, Optional wired
Self-timer	Yes, 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Unknown
Storage types	SD/MMC card
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW (X3F)
Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	230,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	270 g (9.5 oz)
Dimensions	109 x 60 x 31 mm (4.3 x 2.4 x 1.2 in)
Notes	First compact digital camera with large (APS sized) sensor
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Sigma SD14

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:33:28 +0000

Sigma has today announced the long awaited successor to the SD10, the new SD14. The SD14 features a Foveon X3 sensor with ’14 megapixels’, those being delivered over three separate color sensitive layers, in a 2652 x 1769 x 3 configuration. In its optimum native output size (2652 x 1769) the SD14 offers approximately 35% more resolution. The sensor size remains the same meaning a 1.7x field-of-view crop. Headline improvements include in-camera JPEG, a larger, brighter viewfinder, a larger 2.5″ LCD monitor, Lithium-Ion battery, improved auto focus and continuous shooting and a built-in flash.

Sigma SD14 digital camera specifications:

Format	SLR
Price (street)	$609.75
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	2640 x 1760
Low resolution	1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	4.6 million
Sensor photo detectors	14.1 million
Sensor size	20.7 x 13.8 mm (2.85 cm²)
Pixel density	1.6 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor manufacturer	Foveon
ISO rating	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (extended mode)
Zoom wide (W)
Zoom tele (T)
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Unknown
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	8 positions
Aperture range
Min shutter	30 sec
Max shutter	1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range
External flash	Yes, hot-shoe
Flash modes	Unknown
Exposure compensation	-3 to +3 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Metering	8-segment, center, cw average
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	Sigma SA Bayonet mount
Continuous Drive	Yes, 3 fps
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes, Wireless RS-31
Self-timer	Yes, 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW (X3F)
Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder	Optical (Tunnel)
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	150,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	750 g (26.5 oz)
Dimensions	144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 3.2 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Sigma announces SD15 DSLR

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:24:42 +0000

Sigma has today announced the SD15 digital SLR as a successor to the SD14, which was originally announced in Photokina 2006. The SD15 uses a 14Mp Foveon X3 sensor, and incorporates a new True II processor for improved image processing speed, operation and performance. This camera also features a larger 3.0” LCD than its predecessor.

Sigma SD15 digital camera specifications:

Format	SLR
Price (street)
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	2640 x 1760
Low resolution	1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	4.6 million
Sensor photo detectors	14.1 million
Sensor size	20.7 x 13.8 mm (2.85 cm²)
Pixel density	1.6 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor manufacturer	Foveon
ISO rating	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (extended mode)
Zoom wide (W)
Zoom tele (T)
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Unknown
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	8 positions
Aperture range
Min shutter	30 sec
Max shutter	1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range
External flash	Yes, hot-shoe
Flash modes	Unknown
Exposure compensation	-3 to +3 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Metering	8-segment, center, cw average
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	Sigma SA Bayonet mount
Continuous Drive	Yes, 3 fps
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes, Wireless RS-31
Self-timer	Yes, 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	SD/SDHC card
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW (X3F)
Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder	Optical (Tunnel)
LCD	3 “
LCD Dots	150,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	750 g (26.5 oz)
Dimensions	144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 3.2 in)
Notes	True II Processor
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Sigma announces DP2 large sensor compact

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:07:09 +0000

Sigma has announced the DP2, a large sensor compact camera that will sell alongside the DP1. The new model’s specifications are largely identical to the DP1′s but it comes with a 41mm (35mm equiv.) lens, rather than the 28mm equiv. lens of its sister model; the new lens is also a stop faster at F2.8 as opposed to F4. The DP2 additionally includes the True II image processing engine that appears in the new SD15 DSLR, which the company says offers improved processing speed, operation and performance.

Sigma DP2 digital camera specifications:

Format	Compact
Price (street)
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	2652 x 1768
Low resolution	1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	4.6 million
Sensor photo detectors	14.1 million
Sensor size	20.7 x 13.8 mm (2.85 cm²)
Pixel density	1.6 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor manufacturer	Foveon
ISO rating	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (extended mode)
Zoom wide (W)	41 mm
Zoom tele (T)	41 mm
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Contrast Dectection AF
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	8 positions
Aperture range
Min shutter	30 sec
Max shutter	1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range
External flash	Yes, hot-shoe
Flash modes	Unknown
Exposure compensation	-3 to +3 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Metering	8-segment, center, cw average
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes, Optional wired
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW (X3F)
Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	150,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	270 g (9.5 oz)
Dimensions	113 x 60 x 55 mm (4.5 x 2.4 x 2.2 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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