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Digital Photo Frame - Digital Frame with portrait character of Hama

Hama has introduced new digital photo frame that will fit and stylish into any home. Both the model "Vittoria", which is available in black or white high-gloss finish, and the frame "Steel" show in stainless steel design, the images in portrait mode.

In addition, the framework should provide many more practical features such as an automatic timer, an alarm function, a selectable calendar and clock display, and a light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment with night mode.

Technical details according to Hama
- Slim high-resolution TFT LED display in the format 9:16
- Steel Display Size: 20.32 cm or 8.0''
- Display Size Vittoria: 15.24 cm or 6''
- Supported memory cards: SD / SDHC (Vittoria additional MMC)
- Supported image files: JPG
- Image functions: zoom, slide show, display time (20 sec-24 hours),
- Image rotation, random playback, display format (Auto, Original)
- Automatic timer function, folders function
- Alarm function, switchable Calendar and time display (various colors available), light
Sensor for automatic brightness adjustment, night mode

The digital photo frame Vittoruia in black or white is €45, the frame "Steel" €79.

The new Olympus OM- D E-M1

The new Olympus OM- D E-M1 should be a camera, in a model which combines the advantages of the Four Thirds System and Micro Four Thirds system: the highest standard of technology, speed and compactness. And these benefits will make it interesting for owners of full-frame and APS-C SLR cameras, the new top model.

Equipped with a Live MOS sensor with 16 mega pixels and an image processor of the latest generation, the TruePic VII, they should play to compete with professional D-SLRs. To be used with DUAL FAST autofocus system should be one of the fastest in the world and beat the autofocus performance of the OM- D E-M5 , whether a Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lens ( can be connected via the MMF -3 adapter) to is used. During phase detection AF, a maximum of 37, 81 even when contrast AF focus points available, which can be selected individually, for example, sharply pointed on a horse from a wildly galloping herd.

Your electronic viewfinder designed to provide a magnification comparable to a high-end full-frame D-SLR. Introduced with the OM -D E-M5 5 -axis image stabilization comes as standard, as well as a dust - and splash-proof and frost- proof housing. The OM- E -M1 is from October 2013 at a price of 1.499, - Euro (body) and the new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12 -40mm 1:2.8) for € 2,199 and € 1,699 for the 12-50 mm lens available. For E-System owners and customers who pre-order, there are special offers.

The OM - E - M1 the new electronic viewfinder with 1.48 x magnification (about 1.3 times larger than a typical D -SLR) camera, 2,360,000 pixels resolution and automatic brightness adjustment is far superior to any optical viewfinder. In addition, it comes up with a function that is unique in the HDR preview mode HDR images can be evaluated before capture. Also can be combined with recording parameters such as aspect ratio, magnification, color, highlights & shadows before initiating experiment. Also new on the OM - E -M1 is an innovative method of color correction. Instead of charts and figures, color values with the newly developed color Creator can intuitively change the dials on top of the camera. The result can be checked in real time on the Live View Finder. The time delay amounts to just 29 milliseconds - too short to be perceived by the human eye. Even fast-moving subjects appear in a natural motion.

reliable camera
The stable water jet and dust protected aluminum housing of the OM- E -M1 is frost-proof and works reliably even at temperatures down to -10 ° C . The 5 -axis image stabilization Olympus is unique because it not only as usual rotation about the horizontal and vertical axis offsets, but also compensates for movements along the two axes mentioned as well as rotations around the axis of the lens. Handheld shots are visible sharper, particularly affecting when shooting with telephoto zoom. Thanks to the effective IS are full HD video - recorded without shaking - even at long focal lengths and from the movement.

Leica C - New product line

The Leica C, Leica introduced the first model of a new product line of digital compact cameras. Equipped with a Leica DC Vario-Summicron1:2-5, 9/6-42, 8 mm ASPH. And a 1/1, 7 "large sensor image sensor with a resolution of 12 Megapixels to make the Leica C for more detailed picture outcomes. The first Leica compact camera, the Leica C has an integrated Wi-Fi and NFC (Near Field Communication) module for wireless video transmission on smartphones and tablets.

The Leica DC Vario-Summicron1:2-5, 9/6-42, 8 mm ASPH. Leica C with a focal length range 28-200 mm and 7-times zoom is equipped with a manually assignable lens ring. Wi-Fi and app allow remote control of the Leica C using a smartphone or tablet - practical example, when setting the self-timer.

More creative ways to be caused by the camera full HD video function. The 3 "camera display allows the photographer full control during recording. In particularly bright light also supports an integrated, electronic viewfinder. Both video and pictures can be edited in-camera or with the included scoring professional Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

The Leica C is from October 2013 for a suggested list price of 600, - € be available at authorized Leica dealers

DSC QX10 and QX100 - Smart Shot by Sony makes the smartphone a camera

DSC QX10and QX100 are two new "Lens -style Cameras" from Sony. Smart shot from outside the two models are similar to a slim lens; it hides in its interior the same technology as in a full-fledged camera. Connected to the mobile phone to the two smart cameras shot so far unknown possibilities open to take pictures.

In seconds, the two models of Sony conjunction with the smartphone will produce: smartphone with Near Field Communication (NFC) drops the connection to the new particularly lightweight. A touch is enough - and the viewfinder of the camera appears directly on the phone. Comfortable all arbitrary functions should then be adjusted individually - from the automatic program to zoom. Smartphone NFC chooses the short detour via the Wi-Fi Direct connection. After a single password exchange networking should also work smoothly here.

The only prerequisite for the proper interaction with Android phones, the software version 2.3. It works with iOS devices with iOS version 4.3. Before starting the free “Play Memories Mobile " app must be downloaded from the Play Store or from the iTunes store. A flexible clamp on the bottom of the camera is responsible for the physical connection of mobile phone and smart shot. They “hugged “the mobile phone with a width of 54-75 mm and a depth of up to 13 millimeters. Thus, the Smart Shot camera fits on any popular mobile phone. If you like you can also use the two new Sony cameras regardless of the smartphone.

The QX10 is the compact DSC- sister of the Cyber shot DSC- WX200, DSC - QX100 carries all the genes of the DSC RX100II in itself. All hardware features of compact cameras are congruent to 100 percent with their mini - siblings - missing only monitor and flash shoe on the DSC - QX100. The DSC QX10 features a classic 18.2 mega pixel Exmor R CMOS sensor plus G lens with ten times optical zoom. Against unintentional camera shake helps the built-in optical image stabilizer “Steady Shot".

In the DSC QX100 be 1.0 -type Exmore R CMOS sensor with 20.2 mega pixels takes place. He is four times larger than the sensor of a conventional camera. The lens is a Carl Zeiss Vario- Sonar T * 3.6x zoom and an initial aperture of 1.8. In both cameras the built BIONZ image processor gives the photos or HD videos the finishing touches before storing it on the micro SD card and put up on the smartphone. On request, images can be stored both on the integrated card and on the phone with full or reduced resolution. Finally, both cameras have their own battery. It should also allow about 220 photos with a full battery charge.

Both smart shot models will be available from September 2012 in the trade. The DSC - QX10 (in black and white) for 199.00 euro and the DSC QX100 (in black) for 449, 00 Euro.

The Samsung NX300 - suitable for novice and pro

A brand new device, suitable for both beginners and professional photographer. Thus Samsung introduces its new handset that is available since a few days. Because the device is equipped with WiFi capabilities, 14 automatic settings and 3D pictures can make, it offers many conveniences for each user.

WiFi to share your pictures! Share your photos on this simple way with friends via social networks or send them to your own email. The device operates on a standard WiFi network, but also through a Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone.

To create 3D photos, the device has a one-lens system. This means that you only need to use a single lens and your phone are automatically creates a 3D perspective. Use you can also create 3D videos in the same way.

The 14 automatic settings, the device is easy to use for beginners. Example, you can make beautiful pictures of sport by setting the 'Action Freeze' use. The Auto Focus system allows you to capture photos of fast-moving images because he can capture with a shutter speed of one second 1/6000e images. So he takes a picture of a very short time, so the images are focused.

For the advanced photographer the device is also very suitable, because the device has an ISO range of ISO100-25600. This allows you more precise control over both darkness and artificial light during the day and at what value you want to apply when taking your photos.

The handset is available in black, white and brown and there is a suggested retail price of € 799, - incl.

Nikon introduces new camera system

Nikon has on gadget CES in Las Vegas two new system introduced cameras, the Nikon 1 Nikon 1 J3 and S1.

With the Nikon 1 J3 says the company to build on the speed and compactness of the Nikon 1 J1. Thus the new device the smallest system camera body have the world and claims that the Nikon camera shutter lag has the lowest of all system cameras.

The 1 J3 is equipped with a 14.2-megapixel sensor and can record full-HD video recording. This makes it slightly more advanced than the equally new Nikon 1 S1, although also in full-hd can film, but pictures still stabbing at a resolution of 10.1 megapixels.

S Series
With the 1 S1 Nikon introduces also immediately a new S-series for his system cameras. According to the camera manufacturer, the units in this series extra user. Nikon suggests that the camera is as easy to use as a compact camera, but much faster and much more powerful. "

Nikon has announced that both system cameras from February 7 will be available in the Netherlands. The Nikon 1 J3 comes on the market in a bundle with a 10-30 mm lens for a suggested retail price of 649 euros. For Nikon 1 S1 11 to 27.5 mm lens will be required to pay 519 euro.