Digital Camera Review

The Sony DSC-H3 is the latest addition to the company’s Cyber-shot H-series, forming a new entry point to the line beneath the existing DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 models.

 

In August 2007, Sony announced the new super zoom digital camera, Sony CyberShot DSC-H3. The CyberShot DSC-H series offer prosumer digital camera type, with high zoom. Sony CyberShot DSC-H3 is the smallest among other camera in same series.

 

10x Optical Zoom Lens

With the power of Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, this camera offer great zoom range. Actually this camera is the smallest optical zoom range among CyberShot DSC-H series. It seems, Sony decrease the optical zoom range to down the price.

Image Sensor

With 1/2.5” CCD sensor, it has 8.3 MP total and 8.1 MP effective pixel. With this great sensor you can pick up high resolution image. This camera support 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 3264 x 2176 (3:2), 1920 x 1080 (16:9) image sizes.

 

HDTV Support

The model features high-definition component output, putting a high-resolution spin on the family slideshow. By connecting the new camera to any HDTV set with Sony’s VMC-MHC1 high-definition component cable (sold separately), families can see their digital photos the same way they watch their favorite TV shows – in full 1080 HD resolution.

 

The camera is equipped with a built-in slide show function so you can view photos, complete with transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips or by adding your own. When the camera is connected to a new Sony BRAVIA® television, photos are optimized for television viewing with Sony’s new “Photo TV HD” mode.

 

Image Stabilization

To reduce chances of blurry photos, the H3 model incorporates Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization that minimizes blur caused by camera shake – an important feature when shooting at slow shutter speeds at full zoom. The unit’s high sensitivity (up to ISO 3200) will also capture well-exposed, natural-looking photos, even in challenging low-light conditions.

 

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Equipped with Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer, originally developed for the Alpha digital SLR system, the new camera can analyze captured image data, and instantly determine the best exposure and tonality of each picture before JPEG compression. Other helpful in-camera functions include red-eye correction and photo retouching effects with filters.

 

Target Market

In 2006, Sony launched Sony launched two CyberShot DSC-H series, DSC-H2 and DSC-H5. Both cameras model has 12x zoom range. In February 2007, launced DSC-H series, DSC-H7 and DSC-H9. Both cameras has 15x optical zoom.

 

In August Sony launched DSC-H3. It seems DSC-H3 is not successor from previous series. This camera is compact super zoom camera. The target market are people who loved documented activity, beginner photographer hobbies. People who need to shot daily activities, who have mobile activities, who have low budget, should be their target market.

 

With the target market is low budget people who hungry quality camera, probably the want to compete with other series of smaller superzooms camera from other companies.

 

Specifications

Manufacturer	Sony
Sensor	• 1/2.5″ Type CCD • 8.3 million pixels total • 8.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2176 (3:2) • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 640 x 480 @ 16.6fps • 320 x 240 @ 8.3fps
File formats	• JPEG Exif v2.21 • DPOF • MPEG1
Lens	• 10x optical zoom • 38-380 mm (35 mm equiv) • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar • F3.5 – F4.4
Image stabilization	Super SteadyShot
Conversion lenses	Yes (wide converter VCL-DH0758, tele converter VCL-DH1578, close-up VCL-M3358)
Digital zoom	up to 20x (up to 51x at 640×480)
Focus modes	Autofocus, Focus Preset, Macro
Focus distance	• Normal: 50 cm-infinity (wide), 90 cm-infinity (tele) • Macro: 2 cm – infinity (wide), 90 cm – infinity (tele)
AF area modes	• 9-point • Center-Weighted • Spot
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	• Face Detection • Multi-Pattern • Center-weighted • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Exposure bracketing	Yes
Shutter speed	• Auto: 1/4 – 1/2000 sec • Program Auto: 1 sec- 1/1000 sec • Manual: 30 sec – 1/2000 sec
Aperture	F3.5 – 10 (wide) F4.4 – 10 (tele)
Modes	• Auto • Program Auto • Manual
Scene modes	• Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Soft Snap • Landscape • Beach • Snow • Fireworks • High Sensitivity • Advanced Sports Shooting
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent 1 • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3 • Incandescent • Flash
Self timer	2 or 10sec
Continuous shooting	Approx 2fps
Image parameters	Color Mode: Vivid, Natural, B&W, Sepia
Flash	• Auto • Forced On • Slow Sync • Forced Off • Range (auto ISO): 0.2 – 7.0 m (wide) 0.9 – 5.6 m (tele) +/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.5-inch TFT • 115,000 pixels • Variable backlight
Connectivity	• Multi-use Terminal – Incorporates USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and AV output • DC input
Print compliance	• Exif Print • PictBridge • Print Image Matching
Storage	• Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo (High Speed) • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo • Internal memory (31 MB)
Power	• Li-ion battery pack NP-BG1 • Optional AC adapter
Weight (no batt)	264 g (9.3 oz)
Weight (witd batt)	380 g (13.4 oz)
Dimensions	106 x 68.5 x 47.5 mm (4.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 in)

 

Price

This camera is the cheapest price of DSC-H series. This camera is sold about $300. With it features, this low price is a big deal for you.

 

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Ricoh company from Japan, formerly a famous manual camera manufacturer, announced the new 8 MP compact digital camera, Caplio R7. This camera is an update to the old R series, Caplio R6.

 

New Features

Caplio R7 has new features, wide angle 7.1x optical zoom you can shot target from far away. With high ISO sensitivity up to ISO1600, its perfect in lower light conditions and the fast movement target. This camera also has image stabilization feature, it will prevent the shake conditions. Other new features are macro mode, compact metal body, face recognition focus.

 

With a new image processing engine and a 7.1x optical wide zoom lens (28–200 mm in 35 mm camera format) mounted on a slim body only 20.6 mm at its thinnest point, the Caplio R7 takes digital photography to an even higher level of image quality.

 

Image Sensor & Engine

With Smooth Imaging Engine III, a new image processing engine capable of even more sophisticated image processing, you can shot anywhere and anytime. Smooth Imaging Engine III reduces the noise that can occur in high-sensitivity photography, without loss of resolution. As a result, even with high-sensitivity photography, crisp outlines are preserved and clear, non-grainy images are possible. Through sophisticated brightness and colour-tone adjustment, natural colours are reproduced that are closer to those seen by the naked eye.

 

This image sensor has an effective 8.15 megapixel CCD for outstanding results, you will get high resolution image.With this outstanding image sensor and processing engine you will get high quality result.

 

Key Features

• 28 to 200mm wide-angle & zoom lens
  At wide-angle 28mm you get a dynamic view of nature. At 200mm you can zoom in on each detail. No matter where you’re standing, the Caplio R7’s optical 7.1x zoom lens brings an amazing range of scenes within your reach.

• Enhanced usability when shooting
  With the enhanced of the button function, you will get an easy camera to use. It is easy to switch from one setting to another setting. Switch exposure compensation, white balance, ISO, and other settings with quickly and easily with one hand.
• Image Stabilization
  With the power of CCD-shift vibration correction function, you can reduce the compensates for camera shake if detected.
• Face Recognition Mode
  Face recognition mode will automatically indentify a face, adjust focus to the shape of face, adjust white balance, exposure for the best result.
• Macro Mode
  In the macro mode you can shot an object close enough, as close as 1 cm. This macro mode is the specialty of Ricoh company.
• Image Editing
  From your camera you can adjust brightness and contrast, adjust color tone, image rotation, after you shot an object.

 

Specifications

Manufacturer	Ricoh
Resolution	Effective 8.15 MP (total 8.29 MP) Still 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Text 3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536 Movie 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch primary-color CCD
Zoom Capability	Optical 7.1x zoom (equivalent to 28-200mm for 35mm film cameras) Digital zoom: 4.8x, maximum: 34.1x(equivalent to 960mm) in combination with optical zoom. Auto Resize zoom: 5.1x1, maximum: 36.2x (equivalent to 1010mm) in combination with optical zoom.
Focal Length	f4.6-33mm (equivalent to 28-200mm for 35mm cameras. When setting Step Zoom, offers up to seven fixed steps: 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm, and 200mm)
Aperture	F 3.3 (Wide-angle)-5.2 (Telephoto)
Vibration Correction Function	CCD shift method
Range	From lens tip: approx. 30cm – infinity (Wide), approx. 1.0m – infinity (Telephoto)
Macro Range	From lens tip: approx. 1cm – infinity (Wide), approx. 25cm – infinity (Telephoto)
Shutter Speed	Still 8, 4, 2, 1-1/2000 sec. Movie 1/30-1/ 2000 sec.
Image Mode	Fine, Normal
ISO Sensitivity	AUTO AUTO-HI ISO64 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600
Flash Mode	Flash Off Auto Red-eye Flash Flash On Flash Synchro Soft Flash
Flash Range	Approx. 20cm-3.0m (W) 25cm-2.0m (T) ( ISO auto )
Focus	Multi AF Spot AF Manual Focus Fixed Focus (Snap) infinity (AF auxiliary light)
Exposure Adjustment	TTL-CCD metering method: Mult i (256 segments), Center Weight, Spot
Exposure Compensation	Manual compensation (+2.0 – -2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps) Auto-bracket (-0.5 EV, ±0,+0.5 EV)
White Balance	Auto/Fixed (Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent Lamp, Incandescent Lamp2, Fluorescent Lamp, manual settings) / White Balance Bracket
Recording Media	SD Memory CardTM (32/64/128/256/512MB/1GB/2GB) SDHC Memory CardTM (4GB) Multi Media CardTM Internal memory 24MB
Recording Mode	Still mode (Still, Continuous, S-Continuous, M-Continuous) Scene mode (Portrait, Face Recognition, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, High-sensitivity, Zoom Macro, B&W, Sepia, Skew Correction, Text, Movie) My Setting 1, 2s )
LCD Monitor	2.7" transparent amorphous silicon TFT LCD (approx. 230,000 pixels)
Self Timer	10sec., 2 sec
Connectivity	USB2.0 High-Speed : Mini B cable (Certification pending), mass storage device compatible Audio out , video out
Dimensions	99.6 (W) x 55.0 (H) x 23.3mm (20.6 at thinnest part) (D) (excluding project ions)
Weight	Approx. 135g (without battery, SD memory card, hand strap) Accessories approx. 26g (rechargeable battery, hand strap)
Power	Rechargeable bat tery (DB-70) x 1
Included Software	RICOH Gate La Irodio Photo & Video Studio Acrobat Reader Desk Top Binder Lite
Accessories	Rechargeable Battery DB-70 / Battery Charger BJ-7 / USB Cable / AV Cable / AV Cable / Software CD-ROM / Instruction Manuals

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COOLPIX S510 is pocket camera type, which is stylish and high tech feature. Although this camera body is small enough (88 x 51 x 22 mm), but it has image stabilizer built in. With this stabilizer you can shot anything in any condition, you don’t worry about the shake. Actually this is the smallest, stylish compact digital camera, built in with image stabilizer.

Image Processor

With the power of EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens, the COOLPIX S510 is built to realize optimum performance and maximum image quality. This camera has 8.1 Mega Pixel sensor size, you can print the result as large as 16 x 20 inches. With the light sensitivity up to ISO 2000, you can shot in lower light conditions or in fast moving conditions

Lens

You can trust the precision optics of its 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens and a new digital image-processing engine it can deliver a fast response and images that boast true-to-life colour. .Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm), you can make your shot more clearly and sharp. With focus range (from lens):1 ft., 7.7 in. (50cm) to infinity, Macro close-up mode: 5.9 in. (15cm) to infinity, you can make any shot from wide angle until zoom shot.

Body

With the body created from stainless steel material. You will get the luxury and stylish digital camera. The COOLPIX S510 will be available in a choice of Silver, Pink and Urban Black body colours. With large 2.5inch LCD monitor featuring 230,000 dots of high resolution, a wide viewing angle of 160 degrees, anti-reflection coating for better display in bright situations, and a new acrylic panel that prevents scratches and fingerprints.

Image Stabilization

This is the key feature of this camera. This camera has built in image stabilization and known as the smallest camera with this technology. Field proven technology originally developed for interchangeable lenses used in Nikon SLR camera systems, optical lens shift VR image stabilisation counteracts the effects of camera shake in lower light or when shooting to help achieve sharper results. Active full time, VR also stabilises images displayed on the 2.5in high-resolution LCD monitor for easier framing and more reassured shooting

 

Key Features

• 8.1 megapixel resolution means sharp images even after enlargement or cropping.

• World’s fastest response: 0.7 seconds power-up and fast release-time lag (under 0.005 seconds when Response Priority mode is set).

• EXPEED image processing engine for optimum performance and maximum image quality.

• 2.5-inch acrylic LCD monitor: 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle. With protective acrylic panel to help prevent scratches and fingerprints, and anti-reflection coating to simplify shooting in bright sunlight.

• Optical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens: for incredibly sharp, clear images. 35mm equivalent of 35mm-105mm.

• High sensitivity up to ISO 2000: enables faster shutter speeds to significantly reduce the risk of blurry images when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light.

• Optical Vibration Reduction image stabilization system counters the effects of camera shake to produce sharp images and movies and deliver clear images in low light by offering effects equivalent to using a shutter speed 3 stops faster.

• High Sensitivity mode: minimizes image blur by automatically selecting the optimal light setting from ISO 64 to ISO 1600 to match the scene at hand.

• World’s smallest stainless steel body

• Advanced Face-priority AF can quickly detect and focus on up to 12 faces in the frame, and works together with Face-priority AE to meter the lighting around the face for more accurate exposure.

• Rotary multi-selector enhances easy operation.

• Body color: silver, pink and Urban Black

Other Features

• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations, Face-priority AF with improved speed and efficiency, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting

• Light weight with highly compact dimensions

• Macro shooting from as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.)

• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom

• Improved menu interface, available in a choice of 23 languages

• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations

• Approx. 52 MB of internal memory

• SDHC card compatibility

• USB connectivity

• PictBridge compatibility

Specifications

Manufacturer:	Nikon
Resolution:	3264 x 2448 (8.1 MP)
Sensor:	1/2.5"-type Interline CCD
Zoom capability:	3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom
Focal length (35mm equiv.):	5.7-17.1mm (35-105mm equiv.)
Max. Aperture:	f/2.8-4.7 maximum aperture
Auto Focus:	Yes
AF-assist lamp:	Yes
Image Size	• 3264 x 2448 • 3200 x 1800 (16:9) • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480
Movie Clips	• 640 x 480 30fps • 320 x 240 15/30fps • 160 x 120 15fps • 640 x 480 30fps (TV lapse movie) • Stop-Motion mode (640×480, 5/10/15fps)
Auto Focus Mode:	• Single AF • Continuous AF • Face-priority AF AF area modes • Face priority AUTO • Auto (9 spot) • Centre • Manual (99 area)
Focus Distance:	• Standard: 50cm – infinity (19.7 in – infinity) • Macro: 15cm – infinity (5.9 in – infinity) (tele)
Metering	• 256-segment matrix metering • Matrix-pattern, Spot, Center-weighted (digital zoom)
ISO Sensitivity:	• Auto (ISO 64-1000) • ISO 64 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 2000
Exposure Compensation:	-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV
Scene Mode:	Face-priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist
White Balance:	• 5-mode manual (Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash) • Auto, White bal. Preset
Burst Shooting:	Single, Continuous (approx.1.2fps), Multi-shot 16 (approx.1.5fps), Interval timer shooting (TBD)
Self Timer:	10s, 3s
Image Mode:	Standard, Vivid, Black-and-White, Sepia, Cool
Flash:	• Built-in • Range: (W) 50cm – 6.5m (19.7 in – 21.3ft), (T) 50cm – 3.5m (19.7 in – 11.5ft) • Auto, Red-eye reduction by pre-flash, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync.
LCD:	• 2.5 " TFT LCD with Anti-reflective coating • 230,000 dots • Approx 98% coverage (record mode) • 5-step brightness adjustment
Connectivity:	• USB 2.0 Full-Speed • AV out (NTSC/PAL)
Storage:	• SD / SDHC card (optional) • Approx 52MB internal memory
Power:	• EN-EL10 Li-ion rechargeable battery • AC Adapter EH-62D (optional)
Weight:	125g (4.4 oz.)
Dimensions:	Approx. 3.5 x 2.0 x 0.9 in (88 x 51 x 22mm) excluding projections
Accessories:	EN-EL10 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-63 Battery Charger, UC-E6 USB Cable, EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable, Strap, Software Suite CD-ROM
Operating System:	Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x Windows: Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional pre-installed models

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 The barrel distortion effect can be found easily almost in every pocket camera. Nikon, with the brand new prosumer camera P5100, can decrease the barrel distortion effect because of the shape of lens.

 

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 features optical vibration reduction image stabilization, full manual mode, shutter and aperture priority modes as well as a large range of semi auto shooting modes and 52MB of built-in memory. It has a magnesium alloy casing, hotshoe for external flash and a 2.5 inch LCD high-resolution LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating screen.

Shooting Mode

The difference with common pocket camer, Nikon Coolpix P5100 has multiple shooting mode like in DSLR camera. Auto shooting mode, Program (auto), Shutter Priority Auto, Aperture Priority Auto, Manual, Movie mode, Scene mode, High-sensitivity shooting mode, Anti-shake mode.

Image Sensor

The new EXPEED engine image processor you will view the better result. With 12.1 megapixel sensor, you can make high resolution picture, best for printing and wallpaper. The lens is the same construction as before, with a 3.5x optically-stabilised zoom (35-123mm equiv) with Nikon’s VR technology to reduce of camera shake, low light photography.

Key Features

• 12.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
• 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens – quality optics provide exceptional images
• Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
• Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures
• Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual Exposure Modes give you greater creative control over camera operation
• Auto Adjusts up to ISO 3200 (5MP or lower) – keep shooting, even in lower light
• Available Telephoto and Wide Angle Converters expand the camera’s capabilities, along with your own
• Hot Shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon Speedlights
• Exposure Modes (P/S/A/M)
• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance – Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
• High-quality materials and finish with magnesium alloy (Mg) section on front panel with body design enables further control and comfortable shooting

Nikon Coolpix P5100 Feature Highlights

Superb image quality
Excellent imaging quality is a priority for the Coolpix P5100, from the 12.1 effective megapixels of imaging power produced by its 1/1.72-inch RGB CCD and new digital image processing engine, to its powerful 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens and optical lens shift VR.

Shooting modes that give the user greater control
Four exposure modes accessed via the Mode dial provide greater control over camera operation. Programmed Auto [P] mode automatically selects the optimal shutter and aperture settings. Shutter-priority Auto [S] lets the user select shutter speed, while the camera sets the optimal aperture. Aperture-priority Auto [A] offers 10-step manual control over the aperture setting to let the user decide depth of field, while the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed. Manual [M] exposure mode provides full control over both the aperture and shutter speed settings.

Proven lens shift VR image stabilization
Optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) is field-proven technology originally developed for interchangeable lenses used in Nikon SLR camera systems. The VR technology provides the ability to shoot at shutter speeds as much as three stops slower without blurring the image, as well as producing a smoother viewfinder image which aids composition. Nikon’s exclusive VR system also yields sharper results when shooting in low light when using the 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, or when reaching farther with an optional telephoto converter lens.

ISO 3200 capability
Extended light sensitivity range up to ISO 3200 adds the power to shoot more effectively in lower lighting conditions or to capture fast moving subjects with outstanding clarity. And the new image processing engine produces clear results, even when shooting with high ISO settings.

The convenience of system expandability
Optional system components further expand the photographic possibilities of the Coolpix P5100. Nikon’s 0.67x wide-angle converter (WC-E67) and 3.0x tele-converter (TC-E3ED) lenses are available to extend the range of the attached 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, while a built-in accessory shoe supports the use of Nikon’s advanced i-TTL flash control for external flashes, including the Speedlight SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800. These accessories are not included and must be purchased separately.

Nikon COOLPIX P5100 Specification Details

Manufacturer:	Nikon USA
Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):	1/1.72″ (CCD)
Zoom capability:	3.5X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.):	35mm – 123mm
Max. Aperture:	F2.7 – F5.3
Supports conversion lenses:	Yes
Auto focus:	Yes
AF-assist lamp:	Yes
Optical image stabilization:	Yes
Macro (min. distance):	Yes (4 cm)
LCD display:	Yes/2.5″
Viewfinder:	Optical
Built-in flash:	Yes
External flash support:	Yes
Manual controls:	Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity:	50/100/200/400/800/1600/2000/3200
Movie mode (format):	Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolutions (recording limit):	640 x 480
Sound recording:	Yes
RAW/TIFF mode:	No
PictBridge support:	Yes
Storage method:	52MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card
Video out:	Yes
USB support:	Yes
Batteries used:	EN-EL5
Computer supported:	Mac/PC
Dimensions (W x H x D):	99.1 x 63.5 x 40.6 mm / 3.9 x 2.5 x 1.6 in
Weight (empty):	200 g / 7.1 oz
Bundled software:	Nikon PictureProject

 What’s in the box
Nikon Coolpix P5100 digital camera, UC-E6 USB cable, EG-CP14 audio-video cable, EN-EL5 rechargeable li-ion battery, MH-61 battery charger, AN-CP16 strap, Software Suite CD-ROM

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This camera is the second DSLR camera from Panasonic Lumix Company. This DMC-L10 is the successor of DMC-L1 camera.

The partnership of Panasonic and Olympus hope this camera will make a great sales debut

With an advanced 2.5-inch free angle LCD monitor for full time live view that offers 270 degree rotation, you can shoot at any angle you want.

Image Sensor
With 10.1 Megapixel (camera effective pixel), Live MOS Sensor you can shot provides the beautiful images with high-resolution result.

The image sensor also supports “supersonic wave filter” dust reduction system. This dust reduction stystem can prevent your camera from dust degrading image.

Lens
This basic camera bundled is come with LEICA D lens, LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. This lens can render image in high resolution image, comfortable to use, and easy to operate.

This lens has 15 elements in 11 groups, with two aspherical lenses and two ED (Extra Low Dispersion), it can make a large diameter picture with high precision. You can shoot at wide angle image, or zoom image, this lens can handle that, because it has 14-50mm focal length is equivalent to 28-100mm on a 35mm film format

Features

Film Mode: Allows users to choose a setting which mimics the effects of analog film. Users select from nine modes including Standard, Dynamic, Nature, Smooth, Nostalgic, Vibrant, Standard B/W, Dynamic B/W and Smooth B/W, with the capability to finely adjust contrast, sharpness, saturation, and noise reduction. All these settings can be confirmed before you take the picture and the result is always as you intended.

The Venus Engine III: Image processing LSI developed by Panasonic to maximize the performance of the Leica D lens and Live MOS sensor. This advanced LSI helps reproduce images with outstanding resolution, superior color and detailed gradation. It also distinguishes chromatic noise from luminance noise and selectively reduces the chromatic noise, one of the chief sources of image quality problem. This helps the DMC-L10 deliver the superb image rendering one expects from a quality SLR camera.

Image Stabilization: Panasonic drew on its cutting-edge lens technology to invent Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), a system that prevents blurring from shaky hands and has been incorporated in the full 2007 line of Lumix digital cameras. This high-precision image stabilizing lens system is now available with the Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm f3.8-5.6 with MEGA O.I.S.

Advanced Scene Modes: As part of the L10’s intuitive usability, the photographer can make finer adjustments when using frequently used scenes such as Portrait, Sports, Landscape, and Night portrait. For instance, when selecting the Portrait or Sports mode, users can further define whether the scene is in outdoors or indoors. When using the Landscape mode, users can specify if it is a nature or an architectural shot.

Autofocusing Methods: To match the shooting situation and subject’s position, the user can select from six autofocusing methods: Face Detection, 9-point, Multi, 3-point, 1-point, and Spot. With the 1-point AF or spot AF method, the autofocusing area can be chosen from as many as 11 points. Various group area patterns can also be selected in the new Multi method.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Detail Specifications

Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera
Storage	SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Multimedia Card
Image Sensor	Live MOS Sensor 10.1 Megapixels (Effective Pixel) 11.8 (Total Pixel) 4:3 (Horizontal : Vertical) Aspect Ratio Dust Reduction System Supersonic Wave Filter
Image Format	JPEG, JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard
Aspect Ratio (Image Size)	4:3 Aspect Ratio (3648 x 2736 pixels, 2816 x 2112 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels) 3:2 Aspect Ratio (3648 x 2432 pixels, 2816 x 1880 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels) 16:9 Aspect Ratio (3648 x 2056 pixels, 2816 x 1584 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels)
Viewfinder	Eye level Penta Mirror type Optical View Finder field of view: ± 95% magnification: ± 0.92x eye point: ± 14 mm (-1[m-1]) diopter adjustment: ± -3.0 – +1 [m-1] focusing screen: fixed type mirror: quick return mirror eyepiece cap: detachable
Auto Focus	TTL Phase Difference Detection System, Contrast AF system (Live view mode) AFS / AFC / MF focus mode Auto focus detection range: TTL Phase Difference Detection system, EV0-19 (ISO100) Contrast AF system, EV0-20 (ISO100) Focus area: TTL Phase Difference Detection system : 3-point Auto / 1fixed point, left / 1fixed point, center / 1fixed point, right Contrast AF system: 9-point / Multi-point / 3-point / 1-point / Spot / Face AFL / AEL button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFS mode
Light Metering	TTL Full Aperture Light Metering: 49 Zones Multi-pattern Sensing system 256 Zones Multi-pattern Sensing system (Live view mode) Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot (light metering mode) EV 0 – 20 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100) (metering range)
Exposure	Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual (exposure mode) 1/3 EV step ±2 EV (exposure compensation) AFL / AEL Button or Shutter button halfway pressed (AE lock) 3 frame, 1/3-2 EV step ± 2 EV (AE bracket)
ISO (Sensitivity)	Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / Intelligent ISO (Live view mode)
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting (white balance mode) blue / amber bias, magenta / green bias (white balance adjustment) 2,500 K to 10,000 K in 100 K (color temperature)
Shutter	Focal-plane shutter 1/4,000 – 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 8 minutes) (shutter speed) 2sec / 10sec / 10sec, 3images (self timer) Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1
Scene Mode	Portrait / Scenery / Macro / Sports / Night Portrait (advance) Baby 1,2 / Pet / Sunset / Food
Burst Shooting	3 frames / sec or 2 frames / sec (burst speed) 3 pictures (when there are RAW file), Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW file)
Color Space	sRGB Adobe RGB
Image Mode	Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Vibrant / Nostalgic (color mode) Standard / Dynamic / Smooth (black and white mode)
Zoom	Extra Optical zoom, max. 1.8x Digital zoom, 2x and 4x
Flash	TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 (ISO100,m), Built-in Pop-up Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On / Off (flash mode) X-sync Speed: less than 1/160 second Output adjustment: 1/3 EV step ± 2 EV Sync: 1st. Curtain Sync. and 2nd Curtain Sync. Hot shoe: TTL Auto with FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
LCD	Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD Free-angle 2.5 inch 207 K pixels Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese(Traditional), Chinese(Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai,Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese
Playback	Single / 9, 25-thumbnail display, Calendar display Zoomed playback (16x max.), / image rotation (except for RAW) Slide show (duration is adjustable, also manual controllable) Playback of favorite pictures / Resizing (selectable number of pixels) Trimming / Protection / Aspect conversion / DPOF print setting
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (High Speed) Video Out (NTSC / PAL) Wired remote control DMW-RSL1 (optional)
Direct Print	PictBridge (Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable)
Battery	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2 V, 1320 mAh) (Included) Battery Charger / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240 V AC) (Optional DC cable (DMW-DCC1) is required) Approx. 450 images battery life (CIPA Standard with LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6 ASPH.)
Dimension	134.5 x 95.5 x 77.5 mm (weight x height x diameter) Approx. 480 g (Body only)
Accessories	Battery Charger/AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Eyepiece Cap, Magnifier eyecup, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Strap, CD-ROM

LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. Lens Specifications

Construction	15 elements in 11 groups (2 Aspherical lenses, 2ED lenses)
Mount	Four Thirds mount
Image Stabilizer	YES (DMC-L1, DMC-L10)
Focal Length	f = 14 mm to 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 100 mm)
Aperture Type	7 diaphragm blades / Circular Apepure diaphragm
Aperture Range	F3.8 (wide) – F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture	F22
Closest Focusing Distance	0.29m / 11.42 in at all focal lengths
Max Magnification	approx. 0.42x (35 mm Equiv)
Diagonal Angle of View	75°(W)-24°(T)
Filter Size	67 mm
Max.Diameter	φ75 mm / 2.95 inch
Overall Length	93.3 mm / 3.67 inch
Weight	434 g / 15.3 oz

Included Software

Software	SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 2.1 SE
Quick Features	Upload images to a PC Organize, edit, retouch, manipulate Develop the RAW Image Create an image with the effect High-level basic image processing abilities Control over such things as unnatural edges from saturated color borders Control over false colors in structures with intricate detail Control over chromatic noise in photos taken at high sensitivity settings
Adjustment Menu	Exposure bias Fine exposure adjustment, white point designation, false color control, noise reduction and more White balance adjustment Fine adjustment with red, blue gain, color temperature, color deviation, gray point designation and more Sharpness adjustment Edge and detail emphasis, black border control, noise canceller and more Tone adjustment Contrast, gamma curve, black level and more Color adjustment Color space, color mode, skin tone designation and more Others Versatile development settings, tone curve adjustments, histogram display, highlight/shadow warning and more
Operating System	Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista (Recommending Windows2000/XP) Apple® Mac OS® X v10.2 or newer (Japanese edition). (Version 10.3 or later is recommended)

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