Olympus E-520

Olympus E-520 Specifications

The Olympus E-520 delivers brilliant results thanks to advanced technologies that produce clear, sharp images. The E-520’s industry-leading Image Stabilization technology, which is built into the camera body, compensates for movement so you can capture blur-free shots with any lens - even at slow shutter speeds. Autofocus Live View brings subjects into sharp focus; it is the perfect tool for macro, portrait or even landscape shooting. This camera was built to produce amazing results for photo hobbyists and serious digital photographers alike.

BUILT-IN IMAGE STABILIZATION.

The E-520's in-body Mechanical Image Stabilization has three modes for increased versatility. The IS-1 mode adjusts the sensor on both the X and Y-axes to compensate for movement by the photographer, so images stay sharp even at slow shutter speeds. To capture the action of athletes or animals, in-body Mechanical Image Stabilization offers two specialized modes: IS-2 and IS-3. IS-2 is ideal for capturing a racecar flying down the track -- by panning and holding the camera horizontally you can dramatically portray the car’s high speed. For sharp images of moving subjects like a basketball player charging up the court, IS-3 allows a photographer the option of holding the camera vertically while panning for dramatic effects of action. The artistic effects of panning enhance the shot and render the subject in sharp detail with a motion-blurred background.

AUTOFOCUS WITH LIVE VIEW.

Two innovative technologies merge to create a unique digital experience. The E-520’s on-screen Autofocus works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot to display subjects, in focus, on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way. And the Live View LCD enables photographers to hold the camera away from their faces and at angles they cannot easily reach by using the optical viewfinder alone.

SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY.

Shooting scenes with shadows can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas. The E-520 addresses this challenge with Shadow Adjustment Technology that compensates for extreme contrast when shadowed areas lack visible detail. Shadow Adjustment Technology adjusts the exposure in the shadows while retaining all the detail in the bright areas. This technology works automatically when using Face Detection Mode, Live View and in Scene-Select Modes.

FACE DETECTION.

The E-520’s Face Detection feature distinguishes between people’s faces and the background and is shown right on the LCD. This innovative technology tracks up to eight faces within the image area and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

10 MEGAPIXELS.

Get amazingly detailed, colorful and clear images with the 10-megapixel Live-MOS image sensor. This high-resolution sensor captures all the detail needed to make large prints, or even crop without losing detail. The E-520 sensor's high dynamic range, accurate color rendition and low noise characteristics let you capture great images, even at high ISO settings.

DUST REDUCTION.

Life moves too fast to spend time worrying about dust ruining your images. Olympus’ proven Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter™. The patented ultrasonic technology vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor and captures it on a special adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on. Change lenses in anytime, anywhere, without worry.

2.7" HYPERCRYSTAL II LCD.

New and Improved HyperCrystal™ II Technology delivers twice the contrast and better viewing in extreme lighting conditions, a broader range of color detail, and a wider angle of view on the LCD so you and your friends can see it up to 176 degrees off-center.

20 SCENE-SELECT MODES.

With 20 preset scene-select modes for every imaginable shooting scenario from underwater photography to fireworks, and program, automatic modes and full manual controls, the E-520 offers a world of possibilities to photographers.

PERFECT SHOT PREVIEW.

Perfect Shot Preview enables you to view and select your favorite effect right on the LCD, and see how the image will look before you even capture it, so you know that what you see is what you get.

TRUEPIC III.

The 10.1 megapixel E-520’s TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal-clear photos with accurate color, true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant blue skies and precise tonal representation. TruePic III also lowers image noise by one step to reduce graininess in images shot at higher ISO settings, enabling great results in low-light situations.

WIRELESS FLASH.

If you decide to try your hand at advanced lighting techniques, the E-520 is ready to meet the challenge. The E-520 is compatible with the Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for digital photography. When these flashes are used in combination with the E-520, wireless multi-flash photography is possible.

Specifications

Body material

Plastic

Sensor

- 4/3 type Live MOS sensor

- 17.3 x 13.0 mm active area

- 11.8 million total pixels

- 10.0 million effective pixels

- RGB (Primary) color filter array

- Fixed low pass filter (anti-alias filter)

Dust suppression

Supersonic Wave Filter

Image processor

TruePic III

Image stabilization

- In-body sensor shift

- Three modes: Horizontal+Vertical, Vertical only, Horizontal only

Image sizes

- 3648 x 2736

- 3200 x 2400

- 2560 x 1920

- 1600 x 1200

- 1280 x 960

- 1024 x 768

- 640 x 480

File formats

- RAW

- RAW + JPEG

- JPEG (EXIF 2.2) - Four levels

JPEG compression

- SuperFine (1/2.7)

- Fine (1/4)

- Normal (1/8)

- Basic (1/12)

Lenses

- 4/3 standard lens mount

- Range of ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses available

- Multiply focal length by 2 for

35 mm equiv. FOV

Auto focus

- 3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection

- Automatic or manual point selection

- 11-point TTL Contrast Detection

- EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100) detection range

Focus area selection

- Automatic

- Manual

Focus modes

- Single shot AF

- Single shot AF + MF

- Continuous AF (Phase detect only)

- Continuous AF + MF (Phase detect only)

- Manual focus

Manual focus

Focus by wire

AF assist lamp

Yes, flash strobe (flash must be raised)

Exposure modes

- Auto

- Program AE (with shift)

- Aperture priority AE

- Shutter priority AE

- Manual

- Scene modes

Scene modes

- Portrait

- Landscape

- Macro

- Sports

- Night Scene & Portrait

Other scene modes

- Landscape & Portrait

- Night Scene

- Children

- Sport

- High Key

- Low Key

- Digital Image Stabilization

- Nature Macro

- Candle

- Sunset

- Fireworks

- Document

- Beach & Snow

- Panorama

- Underwater Wide

- Underwater Macro

Sensitivity

- Auto (100-1600)

- ISO 100

- ISO 200

- ISO 400

- ISO 800

- ISO 1600

Metering system

- 49-zone multi-pattern

- Range (Digital ESP): 1 to 20 EV (50 mm F2, ISO 100)

Metering modes

- Digital ESP

- Center-Weighted Average

- Spot (2%)

- Highlight based spot

- Shadow based spot

AE Lock

- AE/AF lock button

- With shutter release half-press

AE Bracketing

- 3 frames

- 1/3, 1/2, 0.7 or 1.0 EV steps

Exposure steps

1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV

Exposure compen.

- -5.0 to +5.0 EV

- 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps

Shutter speed

- Auto mode: 2 - 1/4000 sec

- P, A, S or M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec

- Bulb (up to 8 mins)

Flash X-sync speed

- 1/180 sec

- 1/4000 sec (Super FP mode)

Aperture values

Depends on lens: 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps

White balance

- Auto

- Tungsten (3000K)

- Fluorescent 1 (4000K)

- Fluorescent 2 (4500K)

- Fluorescent 3 (6600K)

- Sunlight (5300K)

- Flash (5500K)

- Cloudy (6000K)

- Shade (7500K)

- Custom (2000 - 14000 K)

- Selectable (3000 - 7500 in 8 steps)

WB fine tuning

- Red - Blue: +/- 7 steps (2 mired each)

- Green - Magenta: +/- 7 steps (2 mired each)

WB Bracketing

- 3 frames

- 2, 4 or 6 mired steps

Color space

- sRGB

- Adobe RGB

Image parameters

- Color mode (Vivid, Natural, Muted, Monotone)

- Saturation (5 levels)

- Contrast (5 levels)

- Sharpness (5 levels)

- Monochrome (B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue) - filter (Ye, Or, Re, Gr)

- Graduation (Auto, High Key, Normal, Low Key)

Drive modes

- Single

- Continuous

- Self-timer

- Remote control

Continuous

- 3.5 fps

- RAW: 8 frames maximum

- JPEG: Up to card capacity @ Large Normal (with high speed media)

Self-timer

- 2 sec

- 12 sec

Flash

- Auto electronic pop-up

- TTL auto / manual

- Guide no. 12

- Sync modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in, Off

- Flash power: Up to +/- 2EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps

External flash

- Hot shoe

- External wireless flash with FL-50R or FL-36R

- TTL Auto FP / TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash (FL-20, FL-36, FL-50)

- Modes:Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in for exclusive flash.

- Flash power: Up to +/- 3EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps

Viewfinder

- Eye-level TTL Optical Pentamirror

- Field of view 95%

- Magnification 0.92x with a 50mm lens and -1 dioptre

- Eye point 14 mm at -1 dioptre

- Dioptre adjustment -3 to +1 dioptre

- Focusing screen: Fixed type

- Mirror: Quick return mirror

Viewfinder information

- Aperture value

- Shutter speed

- Record mode

- AF confirmation mark

- Flash

- WB

- AE lock

- Number of storable still images

- Exposure compensation value

- Metering mode

- Battery warning

- Exposure mode

- AF frame (super imposed)

- IS activating mode.

Orientation sensor

Yes

LCD monitor

- 2.7" TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle, semi-transmissive)

- 230,000 pixels

- 100% frame coverage

Playback functions

- Single

- Magnify (2 - 14x)

- Index (4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames)

- Calendar view

- Rotation

- Light box view

- Slide show

- Histogram

- R,G,B Histogram (With Highlight & Shadow point warning)

- Shooting information

Editing

- RAW development

- JPEG editing (B&W, Sepia, Red eye reduction, Color saturation, Resize)

Storage

- Compact Flash (Type I and II) / Microdrive

- xD- Picture card

Connectivity

- USB 2.0 (Hi Speed)

- Video Out (NTSC / PAL)

- IR Remote control (optional)

Power

BLM-1 1500 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)

Dimensions

136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.4 x 3.6 x 2.7 in)

Weight (no batt)

475 g (16.2 oz)

Sony Cyber-Shot T-Series Cameras T200 and T70

Memorable photos are at your fingertips with two new slim, yet powerful Sony Cyber-shot® T-series cameras. Both offer an intuitive touch screen that allows you to instantly select the subject you want to focus on (in shooting mode) and what you want to view or where you want to zoom (in playback mode) .

The cameras also feature a new smile shutter function, which helps capture the most important part of a photo – the smile.

The ultra-thin, 8-megapixel DSC-T200 model raises the bar with a 3.5-inch wide LCD touch-panel that controls all of the camera’s settings and a 5x Carl Zeiss® optical zoom lens. This model will be available in silver, black and red.

The 8-megapixel DSC-T70 camera features a 3-inch wide LCD touch panel and a 3x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens. It will be offered in silver, black, white and pink.

Photographing the High-Def Life

The only thing better than taking an amazing photo is sharing it with your closest friends. With the T200 and T70, you can view digital photos the same way you watch your favorite TV shows – in full 1080 high-definition resolution.

The new cameras can be connected to an HDTV set via HD component cable or an HD cradle (both sold separately). Both are equipped with a built-in slide show function so

you can view photos, complete with dynamic transit ions choreographed to your choice

of programmed music clips or by adding your own.

Further, when these cameras are connected to a new Sony BRAVIA® HD television, photos are optimized for television viewing with Sony’s new “Photo TV HD” mode. This mode brings the look of actual printed photography to the television, reproducing high-quality digital photos by fine-tuning image parameters like sharpness, gradation and color specifically for photographs.

Shoot Where and When the Smiles Happen

With the cameras’ new “smile shutter” function, which automatically detects and captures a person smiling, you’ll never miss a smile due to shutter lag or distractions. The function is turned on or off by pressing the shutter while in smile shutter scene mode. Combined with such other Sony innovations as face detection, image stabilization and a high sensitivity (ISO 3200) the T200 and T70 models are nearly foolproof.

Once an image is captured, the new T-series cameras can edit and enhance the image with the touch of a finger. The cameras offer a selection of designs or frames, and stamps to enhance the images, which can then be recorded in a format optimized for either 4x6-inch prints or HD photo viewing.

The cameras also allow multiple options for re-sizing photos like to a 4:3 ratio (ideal for emailing or blog postings) or a 16:9 aspect commonly used on most flat-screen televisions.

And for viewing images directly on the camera, T-series Clear Photo LCD screen provides a bright, clean-line look so photos look more natural, even in sunlight.

Kodak EasyShare Z950 with Smart Capture And 10X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Optic

Kodak has announced the launch of its new Z-Series digital camera – KODAK EASYSHARE Z950, which combines 12 megapixel sensor, image stabilized SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON 10x optical zoom (35–350 mm) lens and Smart Capture technology into a single device, capturing challenging action shots without delay thanks to the less than 0.3 second click-to-capture speed.

Features of KODAK EASYSHARE Z950:

Big, bright 3-inch color LCD display (230K dots)

10X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization

Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture technology automatically identifies the scene and adjusts focus, flash and exposure for beautiful pictures in virtually any environment

Captures HD pictures in 16:9 format and HD video at 30 fps

Fast click-to-capture speed (<>

Includes Program auto, aperture priority, shutter priority as well as manual modes

“The combination of these features plus a 12 MP sensor makes the Z950 a compact digital capture powerhouse, with outstanding image quality and ease of use at an affordable price,” said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company.

The new KODAK EASYSHARE Z950 digital camera which measures 110 × 66.8 × 35.5 mm and weights 223 g is expected to hit the market beginning August 2009 for around $280.

Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj with Integrated Projector And Skin Softening Smart Portrait

The leading manufacturer of cameras and lenses, Nikon Corporation has announced its newNikon COOLPIX S1000pj, which the company claims as the world’s first compact digital camera that features an integrated projector to enhance the fun of sharing photos with friends and family, projecting your favorite photos or movies clips at up to 40 inches in size on any flat surface.

Impressive features of Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj:

High-resolution 12.1 megapixel image sensor

2.7-inch high-resolution LCD monitor with anti-reflection coated cover

28mm wide-angle 5x zoom NIKKOR lens

Nikon’s Optical lens shift and Electronic VR image stabilization systems help reduce blur

Motion Detection automatically controls shutter speed and ISO setting (up to ISO 6400) to compensate for subject movement and camera shake

Nikon’s original BSS (Best Shot Selector) function saves the 1 with the sharpest focus from a series of sequential shots

Nikon’s Smart Portrait System with Skin Softening function

Nikon’s Scene Auto Selector with Subject Tracking function

Quick Retouch to automatically adjust the contrast and saturation of images

Bundled with handy projector stand and remote control

Available in black or warm silver color

The new Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj digital camera which measures 4 x 2.5 x 0.9 inches (excluding projections) and weights in at 155g (without battery) is expected to hit the market in coming September for about $430.

Nikon COOLPIX S70 with 3.5-Inch OLED Display With Touch Control

Nikon has announced the launch of its new ultra-stylish 12.1 megapixel Nikon COOLPIX S70 digital camera, which features stylish dual-texture design, enhanced interface and 3.5-inch wide-screen Clear Color OLED (organic light-emitting diode) Display with a new generation of touch-screen control, offering a new level of intuitive fingertip shooting control and a variety of exciting playback options.

Key features of Nikon COOLPIX S70:

12.1 megapixel resolution and 5x wide angle zoom NIKKOR lens

Nikon’s innovative 3.5″ Clear Color OLED display with refined touch control

Touch Shutter allows users to focus and captures a picture by simply touching it on the camera’s screen

3 different stylish HOME screen

5 advanced image stabilizing systems for sharper results, including Optical lens shift, Electronic VR, high ISO 6400, Motion Detection and Best Shot Selector

Ability to record HD video (1280 x 720 pixels resolution) at 30 fps

Nikon’s Easy Auto Mode determines the subject, analyzes the surrounding settings and then automatically choose the appropriate scene mode for optimal results

Nikon’s Smart Portrait System (Smile Shutter, Blink Warning, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting) with Skin Softening

Quick Retouch creates an improved copy with the right finishing touch

Available in wide variety of colors: Champagne & Light Brown, Champagne & Beige, Red & Dark Red, Red & Red, or Black & Black

The new stylish Nikon COOLPIX S70 digital compact camera which measures 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.8-inches and weights approximately 4.9 ounces will ship in September 2009 for around $400. In addition to Nikon COOLPIX S70, the company also announced the availability of its new Nikon COOLPIX S640 and Nikon COOLPIX S570, scheduled to be available in coming September for about $250 and $200, respectively.

Olympus Stylus 7010 12 Megapixel Camera With 7x Wide-angle Lens

Olympus has added a new camera to its ultra-slim Stylus lineup which named as Olympus Stylus 7010. Olympus Stylus 7010 comes with a 7x optical wide-angle zoom (28mm-196mm equivalent) lens with mechanical Sensor-Shift image stabilization. The wide-angle zoom lens is perfect for capturing large groups of people and focus faraway subjects closely. The new Olympus Stylus 7010 is equipped with 2.7-inch Hyper Crystal II LCD display, 12 megapixel resolution and TruPic III image processor that provide more accurate colors, true-to-life skin tones, and faster processing speeds. In addition, the Stylus 7010 integrates Dual Image Stabilization function to reduce blur, AF Tracking technology to keep subjects sharp when in motion and Intelligent Auto Mode that analyzes a scene and chooses the best scene mode for users. Furthermore, it also comes with Shadow Adjustment Technology to automatically optimizes contrast and an in-camera panoramic mode to stitches multiple images into panoramic photos.

Specifications of Olympus Stylus 7010

2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD screen with Backlight Boost

Ultra-compact 7x optical wide-angle zoom

TruPic III image processor

12-Megapixel image sensor

Dual Image Stabilization

AF Tracking

Intelligent Auto

In-Camera Panorama to create a super-wide composition

In-camera Magic Filters for giving your photos special effects

xD memory cards (micro SD with adapter)

VGA movie capture

The new Olympus Stylus 7010 is available in three colors: Starry Silver, Titanium Grey and Candy Pink. The Stylus 7010 measures just 97.5 x 55.7 x 26.2 mm and weighs only 125g (without batteries and media card). The Olympus Stylus 7010 currently available for $200 through leading retailer. It will also include a wrist strap, camera Win/Mac USB cable, audio/video cable, Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, MASD-1 (microSD Adapter), CD-ROM manual, warranty card and OLYMPUS Master 2 software (CD-ROM).

Fujifilm FinePix Z35 With 10 Megapixel CCD Sensor

Fujifilm has announced its new 10 megapixel digital camera – Fujifilm FinePix Z35, which comes with conspicuous design and trend-setting style. The new Fujifilm FinePix Z35 is equipped with 2.5-inch LCD screen, 10 megapixel CCD sensor, 18 MB of internal memory which can expanded with the SD card and Fujinon 3x zoom lens. In addition, FinePix Z35 also features Picture Stabilization Mode, Face Detection, ISO up to 1600, Blog Mode, Fujifilm’s Scene Recognition Auto (SR Auto) technology, Micro Thumbnail View and support VGA video recording with 640 x 480 pixel resolution at 30fps in AVI format.

Features of Fujifilm FinePix Z35:

2.5-inch LCD screen

10 megapixel CCD sensor

Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens

Support SD card

Maximum iso sensitivity up to 1600

Scene Recognition auto (SR AUTO)

Face detection function with automatic red-eye removal

Picture stabilization mode

Blog mode

Micro thumbnail view

The new Fujifilm FinePix Z35 digital camera is available in five colors: Marshmallow White & Pink, Quartz Black & Silver, Apple Green, True Blue and Deep Purple. The Fujifilm FinePix Z35 measures just 23.9 mm thickness and weighs 100 grams. It will be available in the UK starting from September 2009 with pricing to be announced nearer to the date of the launch.