ASUS ZenFone 2 new phablet with LTE and thin ergonomic arc design

If you have a plan to look for a new phablet, then you can choose a new product from Asus, namely the ASUS ZenFone 2. The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML is an Android Phablet running Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) and features Quad-core 2.3 GHz, 4G LTE, Quad-core 1.8 GHz, Intel Atom Z3580, Intel Atom Z3560 processor. Asus claimed that the Zenfone 2 is a marvel of beauty and power, in the palm of your hand.

The ASUS ZenFone 2 has a gorgeous, all-new design that employs iconic Zen design elements, offering a luxe brushed-metal finish and distinctive, stylish concentric circle detailing. Including a elegant curved case that tapers to an astonishingly thin 3.9 mm at the edges lends ZenFone 2 a bold yet elegant look with intuitive volume control with Rear Key. You will enjoy the Asus Zenfone 2 because this smartphone has a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with a 403ppi pixel density, the display has a slight 3.3 mm bezel, giving ZenFone 2 a significant 72% screen-to-body ratio for a maximized viewing experience.

ZenFone 2 is powered by an up to 2.3 GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor Z3580 and has 4 GB RAM to deliver up to seven times (7X) faster gaming performance than its predecessor, so you'll enjoy slick web surfing, smooth video playback, great gaming experiences and multi-tasking that doesn't leave you waiting.

Asus Zenfone 2 key specifications:

Processor: 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560/Z3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 1.8/2.3GHz) PowerVR Series 6 - G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support

Operating System: Brand-new ASUS ZenUI with Android 5.0 Lollipop

Memory: LPDDR3 2GB/4GB RAM/Micro SD card support, up to 64GB

Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB eMMC ASUS WebStorage 5GB (lifetime)

Display:  5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 403ppi IPS display/Corning Gorilla Glass 3

PixelMaster Cameras: Front: 5MP, f/2.0-aperture, wide-angle (85-degree) lens with Selfie Panorama

Rear Camera: 13MP, f/2.0-aperture, 5-element, auto-focus lens with dual-color Real Tone flash

PixelMaster features: Low Light mode / Backlight (HDR) mode / Enhanced Beautification mode / Manual mode / Zero shutter lag

Network: LTE speed: Category 4 maximum: 150Mbit/s / DL: 50Mbit/s

4G band: FDD LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/18/19/20/28/29

TDD LTE: 38/39/40/41(Network support varies by country)

Battery: 3000mAh lithium-polymer, Fast-charging technology

Sensor: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient-light, gyroscopic, digital compass and Hall-effect sensors

Navigation:  GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS

Wireless: 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC

Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, dual micro-SIM, micro USB (support OTG)

Color: Glacier Gray / Osmium Black / Glamour Red / Ceramic White / Sheer Gold

Dimensions: 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 ~ 3.9 mm

Weight: 170g

Asus Zenfone 2. Image: legitreviews.com

For photographic facilities on Zenfone 2, Asus proud of its unique slogan, which is referred to as a “See What Others Can't See”. Why? ZenFone 2 comes with a 13 MP PixelMaster camera and an f/2.0 aperture lens to capture stunning, high-resolution photos with zero shutter lag. This industry-leading low-light mode employs pixel-merging technology to capture up to 400% brighter photos at night, or in low-light scenes, without the need for a flash. 

When a flash is preferred, ZenFone 2 is equipped with a Real Tone Flash to ensure warm skin tones and accurate color. The Zenfone 2 camera can capture photos at night or in low light up to 400-percent brighter without the need for a flash, because this phablet is equipped with a Real Tone flash to ensure warm skin tones and accurate color when a flash is needed.

As an Android smartphone Asus also equipped the Zenfone 2 with ZenUI that gives you a simpler, smarter and more personalized, freedom, connection, and expression form the foundation for ASUS's ZenUI mobile user interface. In world first for smartphones, the ZenFone 2 can be customized to meet everyone's personal style and usage preferences including ZenUI's launcher, themes, fonts, icons, and more. ZenUI has a variety of new features, including ZenMotion, SnapView, Trend Micro Security and ZenUI Instant Updates that enhance usability; ensure security and privacy; and deliver a seamless user experience.

If you choose Asus ZenFone 2 as a new companion, then you will love this phablet because ZenFone 2 has a very unique fast charging technology and make other smartphones give up. With the Asus Zenfone 2 you'll take your battery level to 60% in just 39 minutes.  

Thereby, the presence of Asus ZenFone 2 could be a rival for Oppo Find 7 or Oppo R5, which also has the ability to quickly power charging their batteries. The difference is Zenfone 2 can you have with a more affordable price, but you've got an advanced phablet to accompany all your activities, both to support your work, business, personal activities as well as for social activities, and of course Zenfone 2 can rely on to play the game , watch videos, and of course to make the photo selfie.

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Canon EOS M series with fantastic features

If you need a compact system with interchangeable lenses and a resolution of 18 megapixels, so one of the Canon EOS M series is a great choice as a new companion. The EOS M has simple creative control and superb performance in low-light conditions for exceptional images. Canon EOS M is the quality of a digital SLR in a compact body.

Now you can have a Canon EOS M2, despite rumors about the presence of Canon EOS M3, however, the first series of the EOS M is also very qualified for your photography needs. You do not need to spend much money on a new camera. If there is a camera store that sells the first series or Canon EOS M2, then you also will get a camera with high-quality image results.

Canon EOS M has a compact design with good quality in a small body, and no weight when you make as a companion of your holiday, you can even replace the lenses easily, according to your photography needs. Captures razor-sharp images and rich colors that can be printed up to A2 with extraordinary details. The CMOS sensor 18 megapixel APS-C has the same size as those used in the EOS Digital SLR and offers the same exceptional quality of images. The DIGIC 5 processor 14-bit color gradations ensure accurate and high color depth.

Canon EOS M2. Image: hdslrshooter.com

Canon EOS M can be set easily, even for a novice photographer. While composing a photograph with the EOS M, the Scene Intelligent Auto technology camera also analyzes the subject, assessing the color, brightness, and movement and even detecting the presence of people. This information is used to choose the most suitable settings, providing the best possible results. Wow.

Canon EOS M key features:

CMOS sensor APS-C by 18 Mp

DIGIC 5 processor 14-bit

New Hybrid AF system for photos and videos

Touch screen display 7,7cm and 1.04 million points

ISO 100-12800, expandable to ISO 25,600

Full-HD video with Video Snapshot mode and stereo audio

The Canon EOS M will give you maximum freedom of expression. You will enjoy the same quality of a digital SLR with compact size to carry it everywhere. Changing the EF-M can change the point of view EF and take advantage of the range of EF and EF-S with an adapter EF-EOS M optional. Don’t forget to use the creative effect mode. You can create stunning images with blurred backgrounds evenly for a more professional. You'll get creative effects advanced quickly thanks to the user-friendly controls.

The EOS M is easy to use with fantastic results. The controls are quick and simple to use, so you'll always be ready to express yourself. An LCD touch screen 7.7 cm or 3 inches. The Clear View II offers an intuitive control menu functions and the ability to focus and shoot with a single touch. This camera is also very easy to use in low light conditions. The autofocus hybrid generates razor-sharp images, while the evaluative metering exposure chooses speed and aperture most suitable. You can shoot handheld in low light conditions without using a flash or a tripod thanks to the maximum sensitivity of ISO 12,800, and expandable to 25,600.  

 

Canon EOS M2. Image: gizmag.com

 Although the Canon EOS M has a tiny body, however, you can create Full HD video. You can capture outstanding image quality, even in low light conditions, to explore new creative approaches, as the focus depth of field. Enhance your movies with Video Snapshot, so you can take a series of short clips lasting 2, 4 or 8 seconds, mount them, and then play them back as a video presentation into a single video file. All with the quality of stereo sound.

The Canon EOS M is a serious contender for a mirrorless camera or other MFT cameras, which ahead of time manufactured by Nikon, Sony, Samsung or Panasonic, and Olympus. If you need a small camera with the ability of a DSLR camera, the Canon EOS M is the right choice, even though some other brands have to offer features that are too great for you to consider. Are you looking forward to the Canon EOS M3? If so, you should always follow the news or Canon rumors.

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Nikon D750 full-frame DSLR camera with Wi-Fi and Effect Mode

If you really need a full-frame DSLR camera, you must try the Nikon D750 with 24.3-megapixel FX-format sensor. You will get all the details, all freedoms and flexibility. The brand new sensor has a wide dynamic range, low noise and delivers results in the entire sensitivity range. The D750 offer  newly designed FX-format image sensor wich is provides exceptional image quality and noise-free results so as never before at high ISO speeds. This is not a Nikon rumor. This is a real full-frame Nikon camera for enthusiast photographer. 

The D750 is characterized by an extremely responsive AF performance, frame rates, continuous shooting up to 6.5 frames / s, full HD movie recording at 1080 / 60p and a tiltable monitor, allowing photographers to benefit from a wide range of design freedom. With the built-in Wi-Fi capability, it is a snap to share photos instantly with others.

The Nikon D750 is a major competitor to the Canon 5D Mark III, and Sony also launched similar cameras like Sony A7R. So, what are the features and technology that is embedded in a full-frame camera, so can make the D750 as the main camera for the photography enthusiast and professional photographers?

The Nikon D750 is equipped with Picture Control 2.0. Apply for capturing images and videos in full control over sharpening, global contrast, brightness, hue and saturation. The setting "Balanced" receives the maximum dynamic range and enables an optimal post. Details can be adjusted, using the "detail contrast." The effect of the settings can be checked visually while recording. You can speed up the recording process by storing various options for movies and photos in a special menu.

 

Nikon D750. Image: nikonusa.com

The D750 has an impressive ISO range. You can take pictures at high ISO sensitivity with sharper images, less noisy and more detailed images. The sensitivity ranges from ISO 100 to 12,800 expandable to ISO equivalents of 50 or 51,200. The D750 also offer professional AF performance.

With a sensitivity to -3 EV and equipped with Nikon's area group control, even the D750 is great at extremely low light photography with incredible accuracy.

If you are serious to explore photography, then you can maximize the D750 which has a camera with sophistication as a Total Digital Imaging System. The use of the wide range of NIKKOR lenses,  and the potential of the 24.3-megapixel sensor, so the D750 be fully realized. With its exceptionally high optical resolution, NIKKOR lenses meet the needs of photographers in all areas.

Don’t forget the High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode. The HDR feature on the Nikon D750 will combines two images created with a single trigger to an image in order to obtain images with detail drawing in all tonal high-contrast scenes. If you want to make creative pictures, you can maximize the Effect Mode, because you can create many experiment with the wide range of effects, or use scene modes for specific situations and locations.

Among the effects that can be applied to images and movies, including "selective color", ""Miniature Effect", drawing color", and "night vision". The selected effects can be displayed and adjusted during recording. You also can take many photos and video clips or movies from unique perspectives, because the D750 is equipped with Robust tilting monitor, and can be folded and tilted up to 90° up and 75° down.

The Nikon D750 will give you the incredible experience flexibility when shooting fast-moving subjects. Take detailed images in full resolution at a frame rate of up to 6.5 frames / s FX and DX-format. You can record Full HD movies (1080p) with a frame rate of 50p / 60p. For the movie, you can enjoy ISO sensitivity range of ISO ranges from 100 up to ISO equivalent of 51,200, access and also control shutter speed, aperture and volume. Thanks to the special movie menus all video settings can be stored centrally.

 

Nikon D750 full-frame DSLR camera. Image: nikon.co.in

You can maximize the D-Movie mode with two frame options. The D-Movie function provides the ability to record high-quality video in broadcast quality with different frame options. The D750 features Full HD Movies (1080p) in FX and DX-based formats with a frame rate of 50p / 60p and significantly less noise, moire and color distortions. You can use the motorized iris control during recording. The camera allows an uncompressed HDMI output and simultaneous recording movies in full resolution in the camera and on an external recorder.

The Nikon D750 also has Built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, so you can upload full size photos on a compatible smartphone or tablet up to the Internet. Just download “Mobile Wireless Utility" app for free on the Internet to your mobile device. Let others know about your vision.  Let your imagination run wild - with the fast, versatile and flexible of the D750. This full-frame camera is fully compatible with the industry-leading Nikon Creative Lighting System and can be combined for the purposes highest creativity.         

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BlackBerry Classic with great camera features

BlackBerry want to spoil the fans so crazy smartphone ever, even Barack Obama is one of the loyal users, as well as businessmen, celebrities and young people and parents around the world, and even Indonesia was also the largest user of BlackBerry in the world. After presenting the BlackBerry Passport, the Canadian smartphone company give you a chance to enjoy the nostalgia, along with the famous smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard. However, you will get the update that follows the development of the technology that exists today.

By the way; whether you already watch the latest video clips from your BlackBerry smartphone on Canada's origin, which is the BlackBerry Classic? In the video you can see the features that the old back is displayed on the BlackBerry Classic as a track pad, buttons short cut and physical QWERTY keyboard BlackBerry typical. Now BlackBerry again showcase excellence that will be carried smartphone Classic, namely excellence in camera feature.

Blackberry Classic may only be supported camera with 8 megapixels sensor, plus the latest software support BlackBerry 10.3.1 believed to bring photographic experience that much better. Here are some features of the camera to be carried BlackBerry Classic:

Offline Time Shift Mode

Took this picture at the right time is never as easy as using the Offline Time Shift mode. Time Shift can capture a series of photos which you can later choose the most appropriate moment. Offline mode now lets you perform photo editing later, so you can continue taking pictures as you want and then do the editing later.

 

                                                                   BlackBerry Classic. Image: arrend.com

Timer for Selfie enthusiast

For those who really like to take pictures selfie, then the timer feature would be very meaningful. And features a timer on your BlackBerry Classic can be operated easily. It seems that BlackBerry has understood the needs of the enthusiast selfie.

Panorama Mode

BlackBerry Classic lets you can take panoramic photos with extremely easy. After activating the panorama mode, users simply shift to the left or to right according to the instructions on the screen. The panorama mode is perfect for capturing such a broad view of the city, sea, mountain or a building as a monument that became an icon of a city.

HDR mode

If you have ever used a BlackBerry Bold 9900, you must understand the advantages of HDR. This technology combines multiple photos of different exposures into a photograph to produce a dynamic range that is higher than the usual photos. With HDR enabled BlackBerry Classic, you also can create some cool effects. Remember that not all smartphones equip their products with this HDR feature, so it has a BlackBerry Classic is a special advantage for you.

Burst

When you will use the facility on a smartphone camera, do you know about what will happen in the next minute in an event? If you want to take a picture at the right moment but do not know when that moment will happen, then you can activate burst mode. By using burst  mode, you can find the right shots at the moment. Of course you can also use the Time Shift to impress others.

 

BlackBerry Classic vs BlackBerry Passport. Image: phonebunch.com

Shutter Buttons

BlackBerry Classic allows you to take pictures using the trackpad, spacebar, mute button, or by pressing the icon on the screen. With so many buttons that can be used to take pictures, so you do not need will depend on the camera shutter button. Not all smartphones have this unique feature, so that the Classic has given you the freedom to choose.

Whether you going back will make the BlackBerry Classic as your companion? Or you will make the Classic just as your second companion? Wow. 

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Leica S Type 007 a fantastic medium format DSLR camera

Leica Camera AG, in Germany is famous for its high-quality lenses. Perhaps you know the Leica as a partner Panasonic, where Japanese companies have been entrusted to the Leica camera lens for a wide range of Panasonic Lumix, such as the Panasonic LX 100. If you want to feel the sophistication of Leica in the body, which is a combination Leica lens and camera, then you need to consider Leica S, a medium format camera. The Leica S (Type 007) is the new top model of the Leica S-System. The Leica S-System also welcomes the new Leica S-E (Type 006) as a lower-priced entry-level model.

The Leica S (Type 007) is a medium format DSLR offering high-resolution stills and video recording capabilities. The 007 has a large 37.5MP 45 x 30mm CMOS sensor enables truly high-resolution imaging with a native sensitivity from ISO 200 to ISO 6400, with the ability to work in brighter conditions with an expanded ISO 100 pull setting. 

The Leica S (Type 007) brings the benefits of a CMOS sensor and features a wide ISO range and faster continuous shooting. You will enjoy the Live-View and the ability to record 4K (4096 × 2160) video at 24 fps, or Full HD 1080p video at 30/25/24 fps. Wow.

This sophisticated medium format camera is equipped with the Leica Maestro II image processor, rather than the first-generation Maestro processor of the previous camera; like the Leica CMOS sensor and the Leica Maestro II image processor – and now opens up new dimensions in the field of medium-format photography. The Leica S (Type 007) possesses all the proven quality characteristics of the S-System.

Leica S (Type 007) camera key specifications:

37.5MP 30 x 45mm CMOS Sensor

Maestro II Image Processor

No Optical Low-Pass Filter

3.0″ 921.6k-Dot LCD Monitor

Pentaprism 0.87x-Mag. Optical Viewfinder

4K Video at 60 fps, 4:2:2 Color

Up to 3.5 fps Shooting, ISO 6400

DNG File Format, 16-Bit Color Depth

Built-In Wi-Fi and GPS Connectivity

Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body

Leica S Type 007 a medium format DSLR. Image: reddotforum.com

This being a medium-format DSLR aimed at pros, there is a built-in flash. Instead, external strobes are catered for with a standard hot shoe and flash sync terminal. The Leica S has a 3.0-inch, 921,600 dots (640 x 480 pixel) rear-panel LCD monitor is also identical, but according to Leica, both brightness and contrast of the panel have been increased. 

The good news is, this LCD camera is covered by a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass, so you do not have to worry when subject to impact or dropped accidentally.

To answer the needs and new challenges, the Leica (type 007) has been equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables the use of mobile devices for remote camera control and wireless image transferring via the dedicated app. You can also maximize the integrated GPS module that can record the geographical positioning of the data of the momentary location in the Exif data is of the image files Whenever needed, as well as automatically sets the local system time.

Leica S (Type 006). Image: adorama.com

As a professional camera, the Leica S is equipped with separate slots for CompactFlash and SD memory cards further optimized energy efficiency and a scratch-resistant display. Encouraging is that this camera is not only very great for shooting in the studio, even very convenient for use on location under even the most unfavorable conditions, especially if there is protection Corning Gorilla Glass, which can reduce your worries when you hunt photo with Leica, either for indoor and outdoor photography. 

This is a strong camera. Housing the imaging system is a robust, dust and weather-sealed magnesium alloy body featuring an anti-slip rubberized cover for both durability and refined handling. This tough camera is great for adventure and holiday around the world.

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Sayonara Nokia, welcome the new Lumia 535 and Lumia 1330

The Nokia true fans probably will be very sad, because they will no longer be able to find a smartphone with the Nokia name. What about you?

After Microsoft dominate shares of Nokia's business, then you will no longer be able to find the Nokia Lumia, except for old products. As has been widely reported, Microsoft has made its first smartphone, the Lumia 535. Another version of the Nokia Lumia 530 has several advantages, which does not even exist on the Lumia 630. Lumia 535 Micorosft will be equipped with 5.0-inch screen, a resolution of 960x540 pixels with a density QHD 220 ppi and use this type of IPS.

Also circulated news that the company owned by Bill Gates, that soon will launch the latest version of Microsoft's smartphone. For then you are no longer going to find the name of the Nokia Lumia, and mention of beragai sources, that Microsoft is planning to make a smartphone in two sizes. First small and large sizes. And you will soon be able to get 1330 and Microsoft Lumia 535. Nokia true fans do not need to grieve with the disappearance of the Nokia name. As users we just need a high-quality smartphone, and can be had at affordable prices.

Microsoft Lumia 535? Image: thefusejoplin.com

You will get a Microsoft Lumia 1330 is equipped with a Qualcomm processor Snapdragon200 Quad-Core 1.2 GHz, coupled with Adreno 306 GPU and 1 GB of RAM. That glimpse of the information that has been leaked a few days ago. 

The Lumia 535 would be a 5 megapixel rear camera and a front VGA-type, a 1900 mAh battery and 8GB storage. The smartphone measures 140.2 x 72 x 9.32mm in dimension and weighs 145.7gm. This is a youthful and colorful phone that comes with dual-SIM, or on which it will be possible to install two SIM cards. 

According to reports, will be sold in various colors including white, black, gray, blue, orange, yellow and green. At the moment there are no further details on the product features and the US company has not yet provided any confirmation about it.

Meanwhile, Microsoft Lumia 1330, the possible successor to the Lumia 1320. Very similar in size to the phablet previous generation, the new device should therefore reach the market with a display of about 6 inches and a dedicated button to launch the camera. Micorosft Lumia 1330 will have a design similar to the Lumia 1320, and is estimated to have a screen size of 6.0 inches. It is based on leaked images of the site weibo and also based on the screen size of the Nokia Lumia 1320. Are you going to get a great quality as well as "Nokia"?

Sayonara Nokia. Image: tuexpertomovil.com

Both Microsoft Lumia 553 and Lumia 1330 will be strengthened by the native operating system of Microsoft, the Windows Phone 8.1. As already seen in Weibo, the images of the new Lumia 535 show the Microsoft logo is on the back cover. 

Of course there is nothing official, but it is easy to see how this phablet 6-inch can be a successor to the Lumia 1320, because in the back of the body is the Microsoft logo instead of the Nokia, which we know is intended to disappear by next smartphone marketed hereafter. Unlike the Lumia 535, there is a photo surfacing online for the Lumia 1330, but there no specs are revealed.

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Olympus Stylus SH-1 a fantastic travel camera with Wi-Fi

If you look at the photo on this page, I hope you are not fooled by the form of "the past" in this camera. Underneath its retro-cool exterior, this camera is a beast. It's the world's first compact with 5-axis image stabilization for both video and stills. It's got a built-in Wi-Fi, advanced video capabilities, multiple control options, and numerous intelligent shooting modes. You will get a mix of analog era photography with advanced technology in the digital age. Olympus will spoil you with a high artistic value of history on a new digital camera, the Stylus SH-1.

The Olympus Stylus SH-1 will make you enjoy the sharpness of blur-free images whether you're using the 24x zoom to zero in on the wildlife or shooting movies or video clips. With the SH-1, you'll no longer need to carry around a camcorder, because you can also shoot 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels; Full HD) movies at up to 60 frames per second. As well as standard movies, the SH-1 also supports high-speed and time-lapse movies.

Olympus Sylus SH-1. Image: techradar.com

For the photography enthusiast, then the SH-1 will make you satisfied with the results of the images from this camera. Olympus has given the next-generation TruePic image processor VII on the Olympus SH-1. 

Combining a high-speed 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and high-performance image-processing engine TruePic, IHS technology lets you perfectly capture exactly the scenes you want, beautiful and sharp. If you want to make creative photographs, you can maximize the creative features. You can choose from any of the 7 Art Filters to add a personal, creative touch to all of your photos such as Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Fish Eye, Sparkle, Reflection, and Fragmented. 

The SH-1 has a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor is a camera which is apt to be a new companion for your holiday around the world, because the Olympus SH-1 has been equipped with a powerful 24x optical zoom lens with-similar specifications to that in last year's Olympus SH 50. It provides 35mm-equivalent focal lengths ranging from 25 to 600mm, and has a maximum aperture that starts at from f / 3.0 at wide-angle.

 

Olympus SH-1 with Wi-Fi. Image: amazon.co.uk

The camera is also certainly right for a family gathering or social activities, and it would have so much fun you, as you will soon be able to share it to various social media networks very easily and quickly. The SH-1 has a built-in Wi-Fi radio, allowing for quick and simple sharing with your Android or iOS smartphones or tablets. 

Once established, the Wi-Fi connection allows both remote live view, and a remote shutter/zoom control. You can also adjust the white balance; ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and aperture remotely, select the autofocus area, shooting and drive modes, and enable the self-timer. It looks like Olympus is ready to please the users of new technologies.

The Olympus SH-1 is a compact camera in retro style and is part of the famous family of PEN has received a rival of the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and the Nikon Coolpix S9700. If you are curious about the capabilities and features of all the cameras, then you need to visit a camera store nearby, so you can compare them physically and try it in person.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 for serious novice photographers

Repeating a sweet success for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1, which was launched in 2013, Panasonic has launched the latest generation of this tiny camera, the Lumix DMC-GM5. It seems the new Lumix GM5 doesn't appear all that different from the GM1. The Lumix GM5 is a compact camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor and a decent processor. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 uses the same 16-million-pixel Live MOS sensor as the Lumix DMC-GM1. The GM5 can also capture 1080/60p video; shoot stills at shutter speeds of up to 1/16,000th of a second, and track subjects at 240Hz.

For those of you that will be more familiar with this camera, then you can maximize full manual control, focus peaking, silent shooting, RAW shooting, and continuous shooting of up to 5 frames per second with autofocus (5.8fps without). As mentioned above, the Lumix GM5 retains the 16-megapixel Live Mos Sensor of Micro Four Thirds, and Venus Engine capable of ISOs of up to 25,500. The AF has a speed of 0.06 seconds, and autofocus tracking at 5 fps.

New Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. Image: seventrumpet.com

Like in the new Panasonic LX100, this camera also equipped with has 22 filter effects in the Creative Control mode, plus features like time-lapse, stop-motion animation, retouching, and manual long-exposure; there’s also focus peaking, a silent operation mode, highlight and shadow control, and level gauge, and Panasonic's "Clear Retouch" mode adding to the mix.

Besides the addition of electronic peephole, this tiny camera is also perfect with the presence of added hot shoe flash to install flash and the addition of several new key to be more easily controlled. 

Panasonic adds several new features to GM5 such, the speed for continuous shoot, which has now reached 5.8fps and a new autofocus function (Face / Eye Detection) like you find on a more expensive series, the Lumix GH4.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. Image: hardwarezone.com.sg

The Panasonic DMC-GM5 also equipped with features to make creative pictures, the setting Highlight / Shadow Contrast like the Panasonic Lumix GX7. For those who are fond of experimenting, then you can maximize the 22 filters, which can be used in modes A / S / M, and 18 other filters in Creative Panorama mode and video mode.

The video recording capabilities on the GM5 also better. This mirrorless camera can record Full HD 1920 x 1080p at 60p, and very adequate for many uses of video. In addition, there is also a new feature, namely the Snap Movie mode. With this mode, you can make video snippets of short duration (2/4/6/8 seconds) of recorded video, so you can easily share them to social networking media. This feature is likely will attract the video creators of Vine or YouTube.

 

The green Lumix DMC-GM5. Image: camerapro.com.au

In addition to the GM5, Panasonic also has also recently announced two Micro Four Thirds Lenses; The Lumix G Vario 35-100mm, with an aperture of f/4-5.6 aperture, and Lumix G 14mm with an f/2.5 aperture.

 If you want to immediately have this camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 will be priced around US$ 899 with kit lens 12-32mm. 

If lucky, perhaps you could ask for an extra memory card to the camera store owner that you know well in your city. The Lumix DMC-GM5 could be a competitor of Sony NEX-6 and Canon PowerShot G7 X. The choice is in your hands.

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The LG G3 a new companion for gadgets fans

Apparently LG is ready to fight with various famous brands of the world-class smartphone, even though in the premium class. If you are not an iPhone enthusiast or a series of high-end Samsung Galaxy, then you can choose the South Korean smartphone, the LG G3.

The G3 is based on the Android operating system 4.4 KitKat. 

The G3 have the same processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801've seen in other recent top of the range such as the Sony Xperia Z2, and the Oppo Find 7, the Samsung Galaxy S5; one of the components of most interest will be on the display, a 5.5-inch IPS with qHD resolution, 2560 x 1440 pixels. LG certainly is not the first company to embrace the technology but qHD is the first company of high caliber to integrate it into a mobile device.

Having a screen 5.5-inch smartphone LG G3 will not be a small, but will have more or less the same size as the other premium smartphones such as the HTC One (M8) and the Samsung Galaxy S5. For comparison, the LG G3 device will measure 146.3 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm, the HTC One M8 measure 146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm and the Galaxy S5 instead of 142 x 72 5 x 8.1 mm. 

New LG G3. Image: daringtodo.com

As for the rest of the technical specifications, the LG G3 will arrive on the market with 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, a 2.1 megapixel front camera and a rear sensor with 13 megapixels and technology OIS +, and a removable battery of 3000 mAh. The 3000mAh battery of LG G3 has a very high energy density, to meet your business needs and entertainment throughout the day.

The display of LG Quad HD G3 surprises you with images never seen before. With superb definition of 538 pixels per inch and a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, you have a much higher quality and sharpness to FullHD. In addition, LG G3 has a display of 5.5 well '' with thin edges, to experience full screen in the palm of your hand.

If you choose the LG G3 as your new companion, then you will enjoy the new interface which is clean, basic and easier to navigate. Each function is characterized by a different color, so you can find what you need at first glance. 

And there is great news for the true music lovers, the G3 has been equipped with a deep bass sound and open in the high when listening to music or watching a video. This happens because the Amp Boost feature on the LG G3 will not have distortion even at maximum volume.

LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5. Image: itproportal.com

The camera of LG G3 takes perfect pictures in any condition thanks to the best available technology. The stabilizer advanced optical (OIS +) reduces image blur and improves the sharpness of the shots, and the laser will instantly measure the distance from the subject for a quick focus.

You will enjoy the camera feature on the G3, because it’s clear and detailed even at night. You can maximize the Dual Flash Experience; the difference of the double flash that illuminates more and preserves the natural colors. Thanks to the LED two colors, the night shots are not only brighter, but also more natural colors. So catch clearest memories even when there is little light.

To take a picture you simply touch the subject and LG G3 will take care of the rest. If you want to make a selfie pictures, and wants to immediately upload it to various social media networks, then this advanced smartphone will be very enjoyable. 

LG G3 comparison with other gadgets. Image: phonearena.com

Nothing could be easier: simply a gesture to activate the camera and the shots are better. The G3 has advanced sensor and interface that mimics the flash to illuminate your face.

Are you going to make the LG G3 as your new companion? 

You would still be able to compare it with the equivalent of a smartphone, but the G3 is a combination of smart mobile products with a camera that can match the capabilities of other brands such as Samsung Galaxy K Zoom, Oppo N1, or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 which will be launched in November 2014.

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Canon PowerShot G7 X with DIGIC 6 Image Processor

In the category of premium compact-system cameras, Sony's existing front, at least in the past two years. However, the position may be parallel, because Canon has posted a 20MP sensor, the Canon PowerShot G7 X. You can compare the Canon G7 X with Sony RX100 III, which also has the same sensor, but the RX 100 III offers a longer lens, flip-up LCD touchscreen, and arguably better controls. When you use the PowerShot G7 X you can even select focus points by using the touch panel LCD screen; either before or during video capture to express your vision your way in a wider variety of situations.

It seems the PowerShot G7 X will be a formidable competitor for Sony RX100 MKIII, and cameras Compact System Camera (CSC) has other can be found in various camera stores, and online stores terpercaya. Canon G7 X has a 1-inch sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixel, and supported with DIGIC 6 processors to ensure the shots quality. Canon’s powerful DIGIC 6 image processor delivers outstanding low-light performance up to ISO 12,800. G7 X also features 31-point autofocus, equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). This is to ensure that you get blur-free photos.

New Canon PowerShot G7 X. Image: blog.planet5d.com

 PowerShot G7 X is equipped a lens with a range of 24 - 100mm with an aperture of f / 1.8 - 2.8. with a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm for artistic background blur, and a minimum focus range of just 5cm for precise macro shooting. The lens on the PowerShot G7 X is similar to its competitors, Sony RX100 Mark III. To facilitate the user to take a picture, the PowerShot G7 X has equipped 3-inch LCD touchscreen, with a pixel density of 1,04M dot. 

Don’t forget to use “Star Mode”, because you can shoot breathtaking images and video of the stars with Star Mode designed to better capture the brilliance and wonder of the night sky. You also enjoy a convenient control ring and much more.

 

Canon PowerShot G7 X. Image: gizmodo.com

As well as the latest digital cameras, Canon PowerShot G7 X has been equipped with WiFi connectivity and NFC. Thus you can immediately share your photos via Wifi buil-in to Twitter, Facebook and various other social media networks, the easier and faster. Shooting is a joy with High-Speed AF (0.14 sec.) and 6.5 frames per second shooting.  

You also can capture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video for lifelike images and convenient playback on an HDTV via the HDMI output. Record at up to 60 frames per second for even more detailed, superb results in MP4 format. In keeping with the camera's EOS-like capabilities, Manual movie mode is also available. So, please adjust Av, Tv, and ISO speed.

According to the usa.canon.com, the PowerShot G7 X also records video in the Apple iFrame format. Do not worry with this feature because this is a computer-friendly standard that speeds up the importing and editing of videos. The format keeps file sizes small, so uploading or e-mailing high-quality videos is quick and easy. Just for your information, the iFrame format enjoys native support in compatible Windows and Mac video applications, so you won't need to make time-consuming conversions that can degrade quality.

 

Canon PowerShot G7X vs PowerShot SX60 HS. Image: cameraegg.org

That's why you will be comfortable to use this premium camera whenever you need it. According to reliable news, the Canon PowerShot G7 X can be purchased at a price of $ 700, October 2014. 

If it is too expensive, you can still choose similar cameras from other brands. Or you need to consider the other two Canon cameras, the PowerShot SX60 HS or PowerShot N2, which also has been equipped with advanced features.

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