Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Canon IXUS i7 zoom Digital Camera
Canon IXUS V Digital Camera
NIKON D90 DSLR
With a 12.3-megapixel sensor, the Nikon D90 rises to the resolution of the more professional D300. It also shares the same sensitivity as the D300, ranging from ISO 200 to 3,200, plus L1 (100) and H1 (6,400).
It's not just the high end models that have lent features and technology to the D90; the user interface has been given the same user-friendly treatment as the D60, as have the retouching options. As it was explained to us the D90 is intended to appeal to the broadest audience of any Nikon SLR, from first-time 'step up' customers moving from a compact to serious amateurs wanting comprehensive photographic control without the cost and weight of a D300. Whether the D90 is as capable as its feature set suggests, we'll see as the review unfolds.
Image Sensor Format
CMOSImage Sensor Type
15.8 x 23.6mmSensor Size
12.9 millionTotal Pixels
12.3 millionEffective Pixels
DX-format
(L) 4288x2848
(M)3216x2136
(S)2144x1424Image Area (L) DX Format
4.5 frames per secondTop Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
DX-format
CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per secondContinuous Shooting Options (CH)
3 in. diagonalLCD Monitor Size
Super DensityLCD Monitor Type
920,000 DotsLCD Monitor Resolution
170-degree wide-viewing angleLCD Monitor Angle of View
Brightness,7 levelsLCD Monitor Adjustments
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeShutter type
30 sec. in steps of 1
1/2
1/3 EVSlowest Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1
1/2 EVFastest Shutter Speed
YesBulb Shutter Setting
200 in steps of 1/3
1
1/2 EVLowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
3200 in steps of 1
1/3
1/2 EVHighest Standard ISO Sensitivity
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
SD
SDHCStorage Media
AVI
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)Storage System
Compliant with DCF 2.0
EXIF 2.21
DPOFFile System
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Auto
Manual (M)
Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene ModesExposure Modes
Sports
Night Portrait
Close-up
Portrait
LandscapeAdvanced Scene Modes
Center-weighted
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
SpotExposure Metering System
1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)Metering Range
CPUExposure Meter Coupling
±5EVExposure Compensation
YesExposure Lock
Yes
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EVExposure Bracketing
Live View [LV] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second
Single-frame [S] mode
Self-timer mode
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5 Shutter Release Modes
Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fpsMovie Modes
Shade
Sun
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto
Preset
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature settingWhite Balance
Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3White Balance Bracketing
2 exposuresD-Lighting Bracketing
yes
yesLive View Shooting
Auto image rotation
Histogram
Zoom
Shooting data
Slideshow
Highlight point display
Full frame
Sound playback
Pictmotion
D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar Playback Functions
HDMI
NTSC
Hi-speed USBInterface
Nikon F bayonet mountLens Mount
1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user providesCompatible Lenses
1.5Picture Angle
-2.0 to +1.0 m-1Viewfinder
Approx. 96%Viewfinder Frame Coverage
(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
19.5Viewfinder Eyepoint
Quick-return typeReflex Mirror
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid linesFocusing Screen
NoInterchangeable Focusing Screens
Approx. 0.94Viewfinder Magnification
YesDepth-of-field Control
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.) Autofocus System
11Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
-1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°FAutofocus Sensitivity
Continuous-servo (C)
Single-servo AF (S)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal areaFocus Modes
YesSingle-point AF Mode
YesDynamic AF Mode
YesAuto-area AF Mode
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
AE-L/AF-L buttonFocus Lock
Vivid
Portrait
Landscape
Monochrome
Standard
Nine User-customizable settings
NeutralPicture Control
Filter Effects
Color Balance
Monochrome
Image Overlay
D-Lighting
Trim
Distortion Control
NEF (RAW) processing
Color Balance
Quick retouch
StraightenIn-Camera Image Editing
YesBuilt-in Flash
56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200mBuilt-in Flash Distance
YesDust-Off Reference Photo
YesSave/Load Camera settings
Yes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual modeNikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
up to 1/200Flash Sync Speed
up to 1/4000FP High Speed Sync
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow syncFlash Sync Modes
1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800Flash Control
YesAccessory Shoe
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds durationSelf-timer
YesWorld Time Setting
YesDate, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
RechargeableBattery Type
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion BatteryBattery / Batteries
EH-5a AC AdapterAC Adaptor
MH-18a Quick ChargerBattery Charger
YesImage Comment
850 shots (CIPA)
EN-EL3e Battery Life (shots per charge)
¼-20Tripod Socket
Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
Approx. Dimensions
22 oz. (620g)Approx. Weight
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, SwedishSupported Languages
Software Suite CD-ROMSupplied Software
MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack, ML-L3 wireless remote control, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2Optional Accessories
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.Other
EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover, Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, Software Suite CD-ROM Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 Digital Camera
Lens
Optical Zoom
5x
Precision Digital Zoom
10x (Total)
Smart Zoom
up to 28x (with VGA)
F
3.3-5.2
Focal Length (f= mm)
5-25
Focal Length (f=35mm conversion)
28-140
Macro (cm)
Wide: 10-infinity, Tele: 50-infinity
Filter Diameter (mm)
46
Conversion Lens compatibility
YES
NightShot
NO
NightFraming
NO
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
YES
Image Sensory
CCD Type
Super HAD CCD
Size (Inches)
1/2.3
Camera
Effective Pixels (Mega Pixels)
10.1
Bionz Processor
YES
Face Detection
YES
Smile Shutter
YES
A/D Conversion (DXP) (Bit)
14
Clear RAW NR
YES
Auto Focus Method (Single)
YES
Auto Focus Method (Monitoring)
YES
Auto Focus Method (Continuous)
NO
Auto Focus Area (Multi Point)
YES
Auto Focus Area (Centre weighted)
YES
Auto Focus Area (Spot)
YES
Auto Focus Area (Flexible Spot)
NO
Manual Focus
NO
Focus Preset
NO
Aperture Auto Mode
YES
Aperture Priority Mode
NO
Aperture Manual Mode
NO
Shutter Speed Auto Mode (sec)
1/4-1/1600
NR Slow Shutter
YES
Hand Shake Alert
YES
Exposure Control
+/- 2.0 EV, 1/ 3 EV step
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash
Automatic White Balance
YES
Light Metering (Multi Pattern)
YES
Light Metering (Centre weighted)
YES
Light Metering (Spot)
YES
Sharpness Setting
NO
Saturation Setting
NO
Contrast Setting
NO
ISO Sensitivity (REI)
YES (Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200)
Scene Selection
Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Smile shutter, Underwater
AF Illuminator
YES
Flash Mode
Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Distance limitations using Flash (m)
0.1-4.2m (wide), 0.5-2.7m (tele)
Pre-flash
YES
Red-eye Reduction
YES
Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash
YES
Super SteadyShot
Super SteadyShot capability
YES
Auto Focus System
AF Illuminator
YES
Built-In-Flash
Flash Mode
Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Red-Eye Reduction
YES
Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash
YES
LCD/ Viewfinder
LCD Screen Size (inches)
2.7
LCD Total Dots Number
230.000
LCD Monitor Type
TFT
Auto Bright Monitoring
YES
LCD Field of View (%)
100
Optical Viewfinder
YES
Electrical Viewfinder
NO
LCD screen
LCD Field of View (%)
100
Recording
Recording Media
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo. Memory Stick PRO Duo High Speed, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (same speed as PRO Duo). Internal memory (15MB)
Recording Format
JPEG, MPEG1
Memory Stick Pro Interface
Parallel
DCF (Design rule for Camera File System)
YES
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
YES
Burst Mode (shots)
100
Burst Interval (approximately sec)
0.48
Still Image size (10 Mega 3648 x 2736)
YES
Still Image size (5.0 Mega, 2592 x 1944)
YES
Still Image size (3.1 Mega, 2048 x 1536)
YES
Still Image size (VGA, 640 x 480)
YES
Still Image size (3:2 mode 3648 x 2432)
YES
Moving Image Size (MPEG VX Fine, 640x480, 30fps)
YES
Moving Image Size (MPEG VX Standard, 640x480, 16.6fps)
YES
Moving Image Size (QVGA: 320x240 30fps)
YES
Playback/ Edit
HD (High Definition) Playback
YES
Slideshow Playback
YES
Slideshow with Music
YES
Trimming
NO
Resize
NO
Playback Zoom
NO
Divide (MPEG)
NO
Cue & Review (MPEG)
YES
Index Playback
YES
Image Rotation
YES
Auto Image Rotation
YES
General
Battery Remaining Indicator
YES
Histogram Indicator
YES
Exposure Warning Indicator
YES
Disk / Memory Stick remaining indicator
YES
PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
YES
Print Image Matching
YES
PictBridge
YES
Shop Front Mode
YES
Start up time (approximately sec)
1.5
Menu Language
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Bluetooth Function
NO
Jacks
Multi use Terminal with HD
YES
Multi use Terminal
YES
AV Out
NO
Digital I/O (USB)
NO
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
YES
Power/ Others
Battery System
Lithium N
Supplied Battery
NP-BG1
Stamina (battery life) with the supplied battery(s) in normal shooting condition
390 shots, 195min (CIPA standard with LCD screen on)
Battery for Clock
Manganese-Silicon (MS614)
Weight (g)
142
Weight with Accessories (g)
175
Supplied Software
Windows: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0 + USB Driver + Picture Package Music Transfer
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeble battery pack (NP-BG1), Battery charger, Multi connector cable, Power cord, Wrist Strap, CD-ROM
Dimensions
Width (mm)
93.7
Height (mm)
58
Depth (mm)
24
In the Box
The Sony W170 ships with the following items in the box:
NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
BC-CSG battery charger
A/V and USB multi-connector cables
Wrist strap
Software CD-ROM
Nikon Coolpix S6 Digital Camera (EN-EL8 Battery)
The Nikon S6 features 6.0MP resolution and users will love the huge 3-in. LCD monitor with a high 230,000 pixels resolution. The 3x optical high-quality Zoom-Nikkor ED lens gives a 35mm equivalent of 35-105mm with all lens movement inside the body.
Nikon Coolpix S6 Basic Features
6.0-megapixel (effective) CCD delivering image resolutions as high as 2,816 x 2,112 pixels
3.0-inch color LCD display with 230,000 pixels of resolution and wide viewing angle
3x, 5.8-17.4mm zoom lens (equivalent to a 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-f/5.4, depending on lens zoom position
Shutter speeds from 1/500 to two seconds
4x digital zoom
Automatic exposure control
Built-in flash with five modes
Built-in mic and speaker for recording and playback of sound in videos, plus voice recording
20MB internal memory
SD memory card storage
Power supplied by lithium ion rechargeable en-el8 battery, or optional AC adapter
USB cable for quick connection to a computer from the dock
Video cable for connection to a television set from the dock
Nikon Picture Project software for both Mac and Windows
Nikon Wireless Setup Utility software for both Mac and Windows
Nikon Coolpix S6 Special Features
Nikkor ED Glass lens
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF and D-Lighting
One-Touch Portrait button combines Face Priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
Auto Image Rotation in playback
Rotary jog dial for swift scrolling
Pictmotion slide show feature
Adjustable graphic user interface allows icon view or traditional text menus
Voice recording mode
QuickTime movies (with sound and digital zoom)
Continuous Shooting, Multi-Shot, Multi-Shot 16, and Interval Timer mode.
11 preset Scene modes, plus four Scene Assist modes.
Self-timer for delayed shutter release
Best Shot Selector mode
Macro (close-up) lens adjustment to 1.6-inch from lens
White balance (color) adjustment with seven modes, including a manual setting, and bracketing over three exposures
256-Segment Matrix metering
ISO equivalent sensitivity range of 50 to 400
PictBridge compatibility
Nikon Coolpix S6 In the Box
The Nikon Coolpix S6 ships with the following items in the box:
Cool-Station MV-15 cradle
EH-64 AC adapter for the cradle
PV-11 dock insert
Wrist strap
USB cable
A/V cable
Li-ion rechargeable battery EN-EL8
PictureProject reference manual CD
Instruction manual, Quick Start Guide and registration kit
Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital Camera
Sensor • 1/2.3" CCD
• Approx.10.0M effective pixels
Image sizes • (L) 3648 x 2736
• (M1) 2816 x 2112
• (M2) 2272 x 1704
• (M3, Date Stamp)
• 1600 x 1200
• (S) 640 x 480
• (W) 3648 x 2048
• Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)
Movie clips • (L)640 x 480, 30fps/30fps(LP)
• (M)320 x 240, 30fps
• (S)160 x 120, 15fps
• (Time Lapse)640 x 480, 0.5/1fps (Playback 15fps)
File formats • JPEG
• AVI [Motion JPEG compression + WAVE (monaural)] WAVE (monaural)
Lens • 6.2 – 18.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 35 – 105mm)
• Optical 3x.
• f/2.8 – f/4.9
• 6 elements in 5 groups (1 double sided aspherical UA element, 1 single sided UA element)
Image stabilization Yes (shift-type)
Conversion lenses No
Digital zoom Yes, up to 4x
AF area modes • AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point)
• 1-point AF (fixed to center or Face Select and Track)
AF assist lamp Yes
Focus distance • 3cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Metering • Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame)
• Center-weighted average
• Spot (center)
ISO sensitivity • AUTO
• High ISO Auto (incorporating Motion Detection Technology)
• 80
• 100
• 200
• 400
• 800
• 1600
Exposure compensation ± 2EV, 1/3EV steps
Shutter speed • 1/60 - 1/1500 sec (factory default)
• 15 - 1/1500 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
Aperture f/2.8 – f/4.9
Modes • Auto
• Manual
• Digital Macro
• Portrait
• Night Snapshot
• Color Accent
• Color Swap
• Stitch Assist
• Special Scene
Scene modes • Kids & Pets
• Indoor
• Sunset
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Underwate
• ISO3200
White balance • Auto (including Face Detection WB)
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom
Self timer 2, 10 sec
Continuous shooting Approx. 1.4 shots/sec.(until memory card becomes full)
Image parameters My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Flash • Auto
• Manual Flash On / Off
• Slow Sync Speed
• Red-Eye Reduction
• Flash Exposure Compensation
• Flash Exposure Lock
• Flash range: 30cm - 3.5m (W) / 2.0m (T)
Viewfinder Yes
LCD monitor • 2.5" PureColor LCD II (TFT)
• approx. 230,000 dots
Connectivity • Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
• A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)
Print compliance • PictBridge
• DPOF
Storage • SD
• SDHC
• MMC
• MMCplus
• HC MMCplus
• 32MB memory card supplied
Power
Weight (no batt) 130 g
Dimensions 86.0 x 54.0 x 20.4mm (excluding protrusions)











