Ricoh’s Theta 360-degree camera has hit shelves, offering an unusual way to capture a full panorama in a single snap. The double-lensed camera, which was launched at IFA 2013 last month, is a slender stick rather than the more traditional rectangular form-factor, and can be remotely controlled via an iOS device. Alternatively there’s a single […]
Images of two new Sony Alpha digital cameras have leaked online. The images are of the Sony A7 and A7r and both are fitted with lenses that will be available for the cameras in the leaked pictures. The cameras look very similar, but have some differences in their specifications. The A7 has a resolution of […]
Nikon has unveiled its new D610 DSLR, an FX-format digital camera that builds on the D600 model with some new features. Nikon says the model is aimed at photographers who are particular about the sharpness and color of their images, among other things, with the camera utilizing the maker’s various core technologies to ensure clarity. […]
The PENTAX K-3 DSLR leaked a couple of times last month, showing off a variety of specs and a press shot. A little over a week later, the camera has officially been unveiled, with Ricoh adding a slew of information on top of what we already knew about the 24-megapixel camera, as well as a […]
GoPro has announced a new updated line of action cameras called the HERO3+. GoPro promises that the camera is 20% smaller than previous generation cameras and has 30% better battery life. The camera also features an updated lens and some new video capture modes making it the most advanced GoPro action camera around. GoPro has […]
Brinno has unveiled new camera bundles that include its sleek and relatively small action camera. There are several bundles available that outfit the digital camera to do specific tasks depending on the user’s needs. All these bundles use the same small camera and included 2 GB memory card. Power for the cameras comes from four […]
Following a leak of its specifications earlier this week, the Pentax K-3 has surfaced in the first press shot seen of the DSLR, as well as some other rumored specs that photographers can expect. According to the leaked information, the Pentax K-3 will be an APS-C based device offering new in-camera functions, a new flash, […]
Nikon has announced what it says is the first-ever interchangeable lens camera that is also waterproof, able to be taken to depths of 15 meters. In addition, the camera has a rugged quality to it, being shockproof to drops from up to 2 meters, giving it an IPX8 equivalent rating. In the same vein, the […]
So you think that your smartphone’s camera is pretty snazzy, and the only thing limiting you from taking even better photos are because of the hardware, and nothing to do with improving your skill? Assuming you take that line of thought and follow it all the way to the end, perhaps it is time to sit down and take stock of the situation. Times are hard, many countries are going through various austerity measures, so what happens when you feel that itch to upgrade your handset to a newer device simply because the more recent model has a better camera? Take a deep breath and do not make any harsh decisions. The $14.99 Easy-Macro Universal Smart Phone Lens Band might be able to give your smartphone photo-taking sessions a new breath of life, as it functions as a macro add-on lens for smartphones.
This would mean you can now use your current smartphone to snap remarkably detailed close-up pictures, and this particular design is so simple, you can slip it on or off in a jiffy. The amount of magnification stands at 4x, and it does seem to shape up to be worthy of hobbyist photographers and Instagram fanatics. Not only that, thanks to the relatively small form factor, you can stash it away in your wallet or purse without missing a beat.
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The digital camera market has certainly grown by leaps and bounds, and consumers have plenty of choices to pick from in this day and age. Of course, there will always be the mass market compact digital camera market that should keep beginners happy, while the Micro Four Thirds category caters to a fast growing niche, and on the other end of the spectrum we have the DSLR family that offers enthusiasts as well as professionals a tool to get the job done and make a living. Well, the recently announced Nikon Coolpix P7800 would be the latest member of Nikon’s Advanced Performance Coolpix range which will offer versatile high-performance features in a portable, compact body.
Sporting automatic as well as advanced features, the P7800 will offer a high-powered and intuitive option without having to give up creative control. Jam-packed with innovative features such as a large 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, a fast maximum aperture f/2.0 lens and new electronic viewfinder, the Coolpix P7800 is able to capture images and HD video without missing a beat, even when you are faced with challenging low-light shooting situations.
With its large 1/1.7-inch 12.2-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and a versatile 7.1x zoom range (28-200mm equivalent), you are more or less capable of capturing stunning images and Full HD video under various shooting environments, regardless of whether they are portraits, capturing a landscape or documenting the family vacation. Not only that, a selection of scene and shooting modes would allow even the beginner to capture some decent looking images, and there are also full manual controls (P,S,A,M) and the ability to capture RAW files so that you are able to get a better idea when it comes to moving up the digital camera ladder later on. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 should already be in the market with an asking price of $549.95 a pop.
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