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Nikon has unveiled two new Coolpix cameras, the Coolpix A and Coolpix P330. The Coolpix A is hailed as the company’s first Coolpix camera to offer a DX-format sensor, bringing a dSLR element into a compact camera. The Coolpix P330, meanwhile, is designed to be a mixture between higher-end specs and a slim, pocketable body. Check out a gallery of both cameras after the jump.

The Coolpix A is Nikon’s first DX-format Coolpix camera, allowing photographers to snap very high-quality images from a compact camera, comparable in quality to Nikon’s DSLRs. The 16.2-megapixel camera utilizes a NIKKOR 18.5mm lens with an f/2.8 aperture. The camera offers a 4-frame burst mode, and manual P/S/A/M settings, as well as several scene modes for different shooting situations. The camera can shoot in RAW/NEF, and can be used in conjunction with the DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder, UR-E24 Adapter Ring, and the HN-CP18 Lens Hood.

The Coolpix P330 features a wide-angle lens, offering 5x optical zoom, as well as a 12.2-megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI (backside illuminated) CMOS sensor. This camera boasts having the fastest lens available in a Coolpix camera, offering low noise levels in low-light settings. The camera can record in full HD 1080p, and features Vibration Reduction IS for sharp, clear images. The camera gives users advanced control with manual P/A/S/M controls, and can shoot in RAW and NRW. There’s integrated GPS for photo tagging as well.

Nikon’s VP of Marketing, Planning, and Customer Experience Bo Kajiwara said, “The introduction of the COOLPIX A, as Nikon’s flagship COOLPIX camera, provides uncompromised image quality and incredibly sharp detail in a compact point-and-shoot camera. As the first COOLPIX to use a DX-format sensor, the COOLPIX A will exceed expectations for its unsurpassed performance. The COOLPIX A, along with the COOLPIX P330, demonstrates the forward-looking direction of the Advanced Performance COOLPIX line, and packs all of the benefits of Nikon’s optical heritage and imaging experience into a compact, yet powerful package.”

Both cameras will be released this month in Black and Silver. The Coolpix A will be priced at $1,099.95, while the Coolpix P330 will be priced at $379.95.

[via Nikon]

Nikon announces Coolpix P330 and Coolpix A, its first DX-format camera is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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In 2012, ADR Studio created a Socialmatic Instagram concept camera, which is now set to become a reality. Socialmatic announced earlier this week that it signed an MoU agreement with C&A Licensing allowing it to make a Poloroid digital camera with instant printing capabilities. All the details are still unknown, but you can see the concept image after the jump.

Official details, such as its design and specifications, haven’t been finalized, but word has it the camera will be launched in 2014. Along with the device will be a line of accessories specific to it, such as filters, lenses, and camera bags. This indicates the company expects the device to be popular, a reasonable expectation given the enthusiasm that spread across the Internet when the concept was produced.

If the camera follows closely to the concept, users can expect a generously-sized 4.3-inch touchscreen display on the back, as well as 16GB of internal storage. The device will print instant photographs from an integrated printer. Connectivity could then be comprised of both Bluetooth and standard Wi-Fi. It is reasonable to assume the on-board operating system could be Android, although everything is speculation at this point.

Socialmatic’s CEO Antonio De Rosa said: “We are so proud to work together with C & A and Polaroid, giants of digital photography. It has been a long and difficult negotiation but we were strongly motivated to reach an agreement to create a small revolution in digital photography. This mix of Hardware and Software, together with our brand new photo social network will fill the gap between virtuality and reality.”

[via Engadget]

Socialmatic to make Polaroid-branded Instagram digital camera is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nikon has unveiled its new D7100 flagship camera, a 24-megapixel powerhouse with a variety of features and high-end specs, including wireless connectivity. Dubbed an HD-SLR, the D7100 is aimed at professionals, and is touted as offering exceptional image quality and high-definition video. The camera is slated for release next month, and will have an SRP of $1,599.95.

The Nikon D7100 features a DX-format CMOS sensor, 51-point auto focus, and an ISO range from 100 to 6400. One of the camera’s bragging points is low noise levels, as well as a fast response time. Photographers can snap images at 6fps, or 7fps at a smaller resolution. To ensure that nothing slows the camera down unnecessarily, the device supports SDXC and UHS-1 cards.

For ensuring that images are always properly framed, this flagship device features a large 3.2-inch LCD display with a 1229k dots resolution. If LCDs aren’t your thing, there’s also an OLED optical viewfinder offering 100-percent framing. Video can be recorded at 1080p and played back on an HDTV via an HDMI cable. There are Creative Effects that can be used with videos in real time to apply customizing effects, such as Color Sketch.

Said Nikon’s Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience Bo Kajiwara, “The D7100 blends the best creative features with advanced-level functionality to give the enthusiast exactly what they want– and that’s a great shooting experience before, during and after capture, from shooting to sharing.”

[via Nikon USA]

Nikon unveils D7100 flagship HD-SLR digital camera is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The newly announced a58 from Sony is a dSLR camera that utilizes Translucent Mirror technology and offers a variety of features for just about every type of photographer. The 20.1-megapixel a58 utilizes the BIONZ image processor, which is known for its low-noise and high ISO sensitivity. This interchangeable lens camera supports A-mount lenses, of which there are 35 options available.

The Sony a58 combines an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, BIONZ processing engine, and SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization to produce images that are low-noise, blur-free, and high-resolution. The biggest advantage of this camera over other dSLRs in its range is the Translucent Mirror technology, which directs lights onto two compontents in the camera – the image sensor, and the autofocus sensor. By doing so, there’s no use for a mirror, and images stay in focus at all times. This makes the unit particularly attractive to those who frequently photograph moving subjects.

Another handy feature for those who take action photography is the Telezoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode, which allows users to snap photos at 8 frames-per-second. This works in combination with a 15-point auto focus and Lock-On auto focus to ensure each image taken is blur-free. In addition, the a58 is equipped with a high resolution OLED Tru-Finder and a tilt-angle LCD, providing two ways to get the shot you want.

Like the recently announced NEX-3N camera from Sony, the a58 features Auto Object Framing, the next step up from Auto Portrait Framing. With this feature, the camera determines the subject of an image and auto-crops the photograph so that the subject is framed in a professional manner, no effort required. After the image is taken, 15 photo filters are available to select from, including Mono, Partial Color, and Toy Camera.

The Sony a58 will be available in April.

[via Sony]

Sony unveils 20.1-megapixel a58 dSLR, offers 8fps shooting mode is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Casio has announced two new stylish digital cameras, the EX-N5 and the EX-N50. Both cameras share features like Color, Materials, and Finishing (CMF) designs and easy-to-grip bodies. Design is an important aspect of these cameras, with the body featuring smooth, rounded edges for a “mature, elegant” appearance. You can check out a gallery of the camera, as well as its specs, after the jump.

The EX-N5 is available in four colors: black, silver, white, and red, while the EX-N50 is available in three colors: red, blue, and silver. The former features a two-tone lens ring, while the latter has a pinstripe pattern across the body, making it easy to tell them apart. The N50 has a slightly larger body than the N5, weighing in at 132 grams versus the lighter model at 129 grams.

Aside from that, the cameras have the same specs, with both featuring a 16.1-megapixel CCD sensor and a 2.7-inch TFT display. Users can expect to snap about 180 photographs or record about 1.3 hours of continuous HD video per charge. Video can be recorded in up to 720p HD, with the lowest setting being 640 x 480.

Optical zoom is a decent 6x, with an additional 4x digital zoom for a total of 24x when using both. Images are kept clear via contrast detection auto focus, as well as a macro focus mode for up-close images. ISO ranges from 64 to 1600, and there are a variety of white balance options for proper exposure. To keep things simple, both devices support Eye-Fi and FlashAir wifi cards.

[via Casio]

Casio releases Exilim EX-N5 and EX-N50 compact cameras is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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