Nikon Coolpix P7100

Compact companion to a DSLR. The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is Nikon’s flagship COOLPIX prosumer compact category digital camera. It features 10.1MP resolution (on a 1/1.7-in. CCD sensor) and a 7.1x (28-200mm equiv.) wide-angle optical zoom lens in a stylish body. It is billed as “the ideal camera that advanced photographers will seek as a companion to their D-SLR camera when both portability and superior image quality are a necessity.”

The Nikon P71000 features a fixed lens, i.e. the lens is not interchangeable. It has a maximum aperture of F2.8 and there is a built-in Neutral Density (ND) Filter that you’ll find useful when you want to shoot using a slow shutter speed in the bright outdoors. The lens is optically stabilized for both still and movie recording.

The P7100 has lots of dials and buttons to minimize the need to access the menu for the most common functions. Besides the Mode Dial, there is an Exposure Compensation Dial as well as a Quick Menu Dial on top, a Command Dial on the back and a Sub-command Dial on the front. The LCD is 2.8-in. with a high 921K-dot resolution and is tiltable for easy down low or overhead shots. For those who prefer it, there is also an optical viewfinder.

Creative features include the Special Effects and Filter Effects: Defocus Filter, Cross Process Filter, Creative Monochrome Filter, High Dynamic Range (HDR) function, Backlighting Mode, High/Low Key, Sepia and Painting Modes. In Playback Mode, images can also be altered with a Fisheye Effect or Cross Screen Filter.

The P7100 records HD 720p movies at 30 fps with stereo sound through the built-in microphone. An optional external microphone ME-1 can be connected via the stereo microphone jack. You can zoom during movie recording. Optional accessories include the 0.75x Wide-Angle Convertor WC-E75A (21mm equiv.) and the SB-400, SB-700 and SB-900 speedlights.

For when you decide to leave the DSLR home, the Nikon Coolpix P7100 provides the versatility and performance you want in a compact digital camera.

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Sony SLT-A77 with optional Vertical Grip and optional HVL-F43AM Flash

SONY’S LATEST ALPHA DSLR CAMERAS BRING NEW LEVELS OF SPEED, PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVITY TO PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS

α77 and α65 Models Expand Translucent Mirror Technology Line; Deliver 24.3 megapixels with 12- and 10- fps AF-enabled continuous shooting

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2011 – Blazing speed, enhanced image quality, high resolution and incredible performance are just some of the features advanced amateurs and photo enthusiasts will find in Sony’s newest alpha cameras, models SLT-A77 (α77) and SLT-A65 (α65).

Sony’s latest refinements to its Translucent Mirror Technology make these new cameras the fastest, most responsive interchangeable lens cameras in their class. The α77 and α65 both feature a newly developed Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixel resolution, as well as the world’s first XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ viewfinder. The sensor teams with the next generation of Sony’s BIONZ® image processing engine to handle huge amounts of high speed data from the camera sensor, enabling unprecedented response times and flawless image quality with ultra-low noise when shooting still images or Full HD video.

“We feel that these cameras are a significant evolution of our breakthrough Translucent Mirror Technology,” said Masayuki Yao, director of the alpha camera business group for Sony Canada. “They are also redefining how this unique technology can be put to use by enthusiasts.”

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Sony NEX-7

SONY UNVEILS UNIQUE “ALL-IN-ONE” COMPACT INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA WITH 24.3 MEGAPIXEL RESOLUTION

New NEX-7 Combines superb imaging, high performance and full palette of creative options

Toronto, Aug. 24, 2011 — Sony is taking professional quality imaging and artistic shooting options to new levels with the introduction of the new α NEX-7 camera. Styled in magnesium alloy for strength and designed with a unique blend of classic and modern inspiration, the new compact interchangeable lens model weighs only 291g.

“For Sony, the new NEX-7 represents innovation in its purest form,” said Masayuki Yao, director of the alpha camera business group for Sony Canada “It’s advanced feature set, extensive control capabilities and compact body style all combine to deliver a shooting experience unlike any other digital camera.”

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Sony NEX-5N

SONY’S NEW ULTRA-RESPONSIVE, COMPACT SYSTEM CAMERA BOASTS WORLD’S FASTEST RELEASE TIME LAG AND QUICK, RESPONSIVE AUTOFOCUS

2nd Generation NEX-5N Produces 16.1 megapixels and Full HD 60p video

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2011 – Sony adds superb responsiveness, image quality, and creative possibilities to its line of NEX interchangeable lens cameras with the new α NEX-5N model. Housed in a rugged, light magnesium alloy body, with an intuitive touch-screen interface, the camera is just 23.3mm at its slimmest point.

“The NEX-5N camera extends the sleek, minimalist design of the acclaimed NEX-5,” said David Oyagi, Marketing Manager in Digital Imaging at Sony Canada.
“It’s also a giant step forward from its predecessor in terms of still image and HD video quality, Auto Focus and speed-of-capture performance.”

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Sony NEX-7

The Sony NEX-7 Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILC, or compact mirrorless DSLR) is the almost perfect enthusiast camera in terms of handling, image quality and performance. It is recognized by most reviewers as one of the most — if not the most — exciting camera of 2011, and that’s including the traditional mirrored DSLRs in the mix.

The Sony NEX-7 features 24.3 MP resolution (on an Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor 23.5 X 15.6mm), 3.0-in. tiltabe LCD (921k-dot), built-in EVF (2,359k-dot), iAUTO, PASM, Scene Modes, Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Manual Focus, Background Defocus, Picture Effect, Hand-held Twilight Mode, Peaking AF function, built-in flash, Continuous Shooting at up to 10fps, Auto HDR, Dynamic Range Optimizer, RAW, Anti-Dust Technology, and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920 x 1080/60p AVCHD with stereo sound.

The Sony NEX-7 seems to have taken the camera world by storm. The dust has yet to settle, but reviewers are already heaping upon it their highest awards. It’s not perfect by any means [be sure to read all the reviews in our list below] but when pro photographers start thinking seriously of swapping their traditional large and clunky mirrored DSLR and lenses for a smaller compact mirrorless DSLR, you know that there has been a definite paradigm shift. The compact mirrorless DSLR is now a force to reckon with and cameras like the NEX-7 shows us why. The Sony NEX-7 is an ideal compact serious enthusiast and advanced photographer camera with DSLR-level image quality, performance and low-light capability.

If you do not require a built-in high resolution electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, check out the cheaper but equally remarkable Sony NEX-5N.

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Sony NEX-7	QuickFact™ Sheet
US | CA
Image Sensor	24.3 Megapixel, Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Lens Mount	Sony E-mount
Image Stabilization	Lens-shift (optical), therefore dependent on lens attached
File Format	JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Media	SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo / Pro-HG Duo / PRO-HG HX Duo
Viewfinder	0.50-in. XGA OLED EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (2,359k dot) Field of View : Approx. 100%
Shutter Speed	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter 1/4000 ~ 30 sec., B
Continuous Shooting	Continuous (Variable), Speed Priority (up to 10fps)
Shooting Modes	iAUTO, PASM, Scene mode
Exposure Metering	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	Auto (ISO 100-16000), Selectable (ISO 100 to 1600)
Dust Reduction System	Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
Autofocus	Contrast AF 25 points Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF AF Illuminator
White Balance	Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom
Display Monitor	3.0 in. LCD, 921k-dot, Tiltable ( Up: Approx. 90 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees)
Movie	AVCHD Full HD 1080/60p/60i/24p
Remote Control	RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately)
Battery	InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V) (430 shots, CIPA) included
Dimensions (W x H x D)	119.9 x 66.9 x 42.8 mm / 4-3/4 × 2-3/4 × 1-11/16 in.
Weight	291 g / 10.3 oz. (Body only)
MSRP	body only: US $1199.99 / CAD $1199.99 / UK £ / € with Sony 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens: US $1399.99 / CAD $1399.99 / UK £ / €

*Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Please consult manufacturer’s site for latest specifications.

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Sony NEX-5N

The Sony NEX-5N redefines what an Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILC, or compact mirrorless DSLR) can be in terms of image quality and performance. It is recognized by most reviewers as untouched at the top of the compact mirrorless category with unmatched low-light capability.

The Sony NEX-5N features 16.1 MP resolution (on an Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor 23.5 X 15.6mm), 3.0-in. tiltabe LCD (921k-dot), iAUTO, PASM, Scene Modes, Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Manual Focus, Background Defocus, Picture Effect, Hand-held Twilight Mode, Peaking AF function, Continuous Shooting at 10fps, Auto HDR, Dynamic Range Optimizer, RAW, Anti-Dust Technology, and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920 x 1080/60p AVCHD with stereo sound.

The Sony NEX-5N ushers in a new era in the compact mirrorless DSLR and may well mark the rise of the Interchangeable Lens Camera category at the expense of the traditional large and clunky mirrored DSLR. It’s an ideal compact point-and-shoot with DSLR-level image quality and low-light capability.

If you require a built-in high resolution electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, check out the Sony NEX-7.

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Sony NEX-5N	QuickFact™ Sheet
US | CA
Image Sensor	16.1 Megapixel, APS-C HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Lens Mount	Sony E-mount
Image Stabilization	Lens-shift (optical), therefore dependent on lens attached
File Format	JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Media	SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo / Pro-HG Duo / PRO-HG HX Duo
Viewfinder	External: Optional OLED finder available (FDA-EV1S) (sold separately)
Shutter Speed	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter 1/4000 ~ 30 sec., B
Continuous Shooting	Continuous (3fps) Speed Priority (10fps)
Shooting Modes	iAUTO, PASM, Scene
Exposure Metering	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100 to 25600)
Dust Reduction System	Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
Autofocus	Contrast AF 25 points Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF AF Illuminator
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom
Display Monitor	3.0 in. LCD, 921k-dot, Tiltable ( Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees)
Movie	AVCHD Full HD 1920 x 1080/60p
Remote Control	RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately)
Battery	InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V) (430 shots, CIPA) included
Dimensions (W x H x D)	110.8 x 58.8 x 38.2 mm / 4-3/8 × 2-3/8 × 1-9/16 in.
Weight	210 g / 7.4 oz (Body only) 269 g / 9.5 oz. (with card and battery)
MSRP	with Sony 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens: US $699.99 / CAD $699.99 / UK £ / €

*Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Please consult manufacturer’s site for latest specifications.

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Product technical specifications (including MSRP and Included Accessories) are as represented by the manufacturer and subject to manufacturer's change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Product color availability and included accessories may also differ by country or area. Please verify the latest specs from the appropriate manufacturer's site.

Before you buy, do your homework and verify a seller's reputation. One source you may want to check with is Resellerratings.com. And remember, if a price seems to good to be true, it probably is.

DISCLAIMER:

Though we make every effort to strive for accuracy in reproducing these specs, we do occasionally make mistakes, so verify with the manufacturer's site for the latest specs. Also, in the early stages of a product introduction, you can almost guarantee there will be some errors from the manufacturers themselves as they update their sites. If you see any mistakes, please contact us. We do appreciate your writing in with the corrections and thank you in advance!

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Sony Alpha SLT-A77

SONY’S LATEST α DSLR CAMERAS BRING NEW LEVELS OF SPEED, PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVITY TO PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS

α77 and α65 Models Expand Translucent Mirror Technology Line; Deliver 24.3 megapixels with up to 12- and 10- fps AF-enabled continuous shooting

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2011 – Blazing speed, enhanced image quality, high resolution and incredible performance are just some of the features advanced amateurs and photo enthusiasts will find in Sony’s newest alpha cameras, models SLT-A77 (α77) and SLT-A65 (α65).

Sony’s latest refinements to its Translucent Mirror Technology make these new cameras the fastest, most responsive interchangeable lens cameras in their class, as well as set new performance benchmarks that even professional DSLRs have yet to achieve. The α77 and α65 both feature a newly developed Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixel resolution, as well as the world’s first XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ viewfinder. The sensor teams with the next generation of Sony’s BIONZ® image processing engine to handle huge amounts of high speed data from the camera sensor, enabling unprecedented response times and flawless image quality with ultra-low noise when shooting still images or Full HD video.

“We feel that these cameras are not only a significant evolution of our breakthrough Translucent Mirror Technology,” said Mike Kahn, director of the alpha camera business group for Sony Electronics. “They’re also a revolution in terms of redefining how this unique technology can be put to use by enthusiasts.”

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Sony NEX-7

SONY UNVEILS UNIQUE “ALL-IN-ONE” COMPACT INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA WITH 24.3 MEGAPIXEL RESOLUTION

New NEX-7 Combines superb imaging, high performance and full palette of creative options

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2011 — Sony is taking professional quality imaging and artistic shooting options to new levels with the introduction of the new α NEX-7 camera. Styled in magnesium alloy for strength and designed with a unique blend of classic and modern inspiration, the new compact interchangeable lens model weighs only 10.3 ounces (291g).

“For Sony, the new NEX-7 represents innovation in its purest form,” said Kelly Davis, vice president of digital imaging at Sony Electronics. “Speed and style meet performance and control, creating a shooting experience unlike anything in market today.”

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Sony NEX-5N

SONY’S NEW ULTRA-RESPONSIVE, COMPACT SYSTEM CAMERA BOASTS WORLD’S FASTEST RELEASE TIME LAG AND QUICK, RESPONSIVE AUTOFOCUS

2nd Generation NEX-5N Produces 16.1 megapixels and Full HD 60p video

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2011 – Sony adds superb responsiveness, image quality, and creative possibilities to its line of E-mount interchangeable lens cameras with the new α NEX-5N model. Housed in a rugged, light magnesium alloy body, with an intuitive touch-screen interface, the camera is just 23.3mm at its slimmest point.

“The NEX-5N camera extends the sleek, minimalist design of the acclaimed NEX-5,” said Ernesto Bravo, senior business manager of the alpha group at Sony Electronics. “But it’s also a giant step forward from its predecessor in terms of still image and HD video quality, Auto Focus and speed-of-capture performance.”

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