A digital camera (or digicam for short) is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor.
Front and back of a Canon PowerShot A95.

Many compact digital still cameras can record sound and moving video as well as still photographs. In the Western market, digital cameras outsell their 35 mm film counterparts.

Digital cameras can do things film cameras cannot: displaying images on a screen immediately after they are recorded, storing thousands of images on a single small memory device, recording video with sound, and deleting images to free storage space. Some can crop pictures and perform other elementary image editing. Fundamentally they operate in the same manner as film cameras, typically using a lens with a variable diaphragm to focus light onto an image pickup device. The combination of the diaphragm and a shutter mechanism is used to admit the correct amount of light to the imager, just as with film; the only difference is that the image pickup device is electronic rather than chemical.

Digital cameras are incorporated into many devices ranging from PDAs and mobile phones (called camera phones) to vehicles. The Hubble Space Telescope and other astronomical devices are essentially specialised digital cameras.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS


Canon PowerShot SX200 IS


Creating gorgeous images is more fun than ever with the sleek, impressively equipped PowerShot SX200 IS, elegantly designed in three new colors. Capture close-up, wide-angle shots with stunning 12x optical zoom. Experience the unprecedented image quality and point-and-shoot convenience of Smart AUTO, along with enhanced operability and an intuitive new menu. HD shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels with HDMI output lets you see all the beauty of your HD images and movies on y…


Specifications

  • Format
    Compact SLR-like
  • Max resolution
    4000 x 3000
  • Low resolution
    4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3,16:9
  • Effective pixels
    12.1 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    43 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • ISO rating
    Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
  • Zoom wide (W)
    28 mm

Release Date

  • First seen
    4 February 2009

Olympus FE-26

Olympus FE-26


Olympus FE26 digital camera : The high-tech and user friendly Olympus FE series is back with a new digital camera, the Olympus FE-26. This affordable digital camera is sure to be a hit with users who want high image quality regardless of their budget. The 12 Megapixel FE-26 digital camera boasts up to 5x super wide optical zoom for great panorama shots or close-ups of distant subjects.


General

  • Product Type Digital camera - Compact
  • Width 3.8 in
  • Depth 1.1 in
  • Height 2.4 in
  • Weight
  • Enclosure Color Silver

Main Features

  • Resolution 12 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type Total Pixels 12,700,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution Light Sensitivity ISO auto , ISO 100-1600
  • Digital Zoom 4 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Shooting Programs Pet , Candle , Indoor , Sunset , Cuisine , Documents , Fireworks , Landscape , Anti shake , Night scene , Sports mode , Portrait mode , Self-portrait , Night scene with portrait
  • Special Effects Sketch , Pop Art , Wedding , Pin Hole
  • Image Stabilizer
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
  • Exposure Metering Multi-segment
  • Exposure Modes
  • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • Face Detection Yes
  • White Balance Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Overcast , Sunlight , Tungsten light , Fluorescent light (daylight) , Fluorescent light (cool white) , Fluorescent light (warm white)
  • Digital Video Format AVI , MJPEG
  • Still Image Format
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 , AVI - 320 x 240

Memory / Storage

  • Integrated Memory 19 MB
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 3968 x 2976 , JPEG 2560 x 1920 , JPEG 2048 x 1536 , JPEG 1600 x 1200 , JPEG 1280 x 960 , JPEG 640 x 480 , JPEG 1920 x 1080

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/3.1-5.9
  • Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 108 mm
  • Focus Adjustment
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Min Focus Range 23.6 in
  • Macro Focus Range 5cm
  • Lens Aperture F/3.1-5.9
  • Optical Zoom Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
  • Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
  • Features Aspherical lens , Built-in lens shield

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 12 sec
  • Additional Features DPOF support , Direct print , Face detection , Cropping an image , Resizing an image , Exif Print support , PictBridge support , PRINT Image Matching , YouTube capture mode , In-camera red-eye fix , USB 2.0 compatibility , Digital image rotation , In-camera lighting fix , Digital noise reduction , RGB primary color filter , Display brightness control , Shadow Adjustment Technology , Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM)

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 230,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB , 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card

Software

  • Software Olympus Master 2 , Drivers & Utilities

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows XP , MS Windows 2000 , MS Windows Vista , Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5
  • Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Wrist strap , microSD to XD adapter
  • Cables Included USB cable

Battery

  • Supported Battery AA
  • Supported Battery 2 x AA ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i

In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high.

Specifications

Type

  • Type
    Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
  • Recording Media
    SD memory card, SDHC memory card
  • Image Sensor Size
    22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)
  • Compatible Lenses
    Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
  • Lens Mount
    Canon EF mount

Image Sensor

  • Type
    High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
  • Pixels
    Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels
  • Total Pixels
    Total pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
  • Color Filter System
    RGB primary color filters

Release Date

  • First seen
    4 January 2009

Canon IXUS 95 IS / PowerShot SD1200 IS

Canon IXUS 95 IS / PowerShot SD1200 IS


When a camera puts a smile on your face the moment you hold it, imagine how great you’ll feel when you see your first pictures! The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH has everything going for it - exuberant color, the sculptured style of Canon’s famed ELPH series - and the innovative know-how that takes you to a whole new level of picture-taking accomplishment. Fun, smart and a style that follows you everywhere.

  • Enables user to capture and print large, high-quality pr…

Specifications

  • Format
    Ultra Compact
  • Max resolution
    3648 x 2736
  • Low resolution
    3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3,16:9
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    35 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • ISO rating
    Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
  • Zoom wide (W)
    35 mm

Release Date

  • First seen
    6 February 2009

Samsung SL620

Samsung SL620

The SL620 has everything you need in one compact camera. 12.2 megapixels give you the power to capture memories with beautiful details. And with a 5x optical zoom, it’s easy to get close to your subjects. Worried that photos might be less than perfect? The SL620 includes the SAMSUNG perfect portrait system which automatically retouches facial imperfections, selects the right scene mode and more. Make every shot a beauty, with the SL620 digital camera.


Specifications

Image sensor

  • Type
    1/2.33" (approx. 1.09 cm) CCD
  • Effective Pixel
    approx. 12.2 megapixel
  • Total Pixel
    approx. 12.4 megapixel

Focusing

  • Type
    TTL auto focus (multi AF, center AF)
  • Modes
    normal: 80 cm ~ infinity macro: 10 cm ~ 80 cm (wide), 50 cm ~ 80 cm (tele) auto macro: 10 cm ~ infinity (wide), 50 cm ~ infinity (tele)

Shutter

  • Speed
    auto: 1 ~ 1/2,000 s (AEB, continuous 1/4 ~ 1/2,000 s) night: 16 ~ 1/2,000 s

Exposure

  • Compensation
    ± 2 EV (1/3 EV steps)
  • ISO Equivalent
    auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (up to 3 M)
  • Metering System
    multi, spot, center-weighted AE

Flash

  • Recharging Time
    approx. 4 s, (approx. 5 s in low battery condition)

Release Date

  • First seen
    15 March 2009

Samsung SL420Samsung SL420

Samsung SL420


With 10.2 MP and a powerful optical zoom, it’s easy to capture every detail. And you won’t have to worry about flawed photos. It comes with a slew of tools to beautify those not-so-perfect shots. The SAMSUNG Perfect Portrait System includes beauty shot which automatically retouches facial imperfections and the Smart Auto feature. It automatically selects the scene mode ideal for the environment you’re shooting in. Capture all of your special moments with a camera that…


Specifications

Image sensor

  • Type
    1/2.33'' (approx. 1.09 cm) CCD
  • Effective Pixel
    approx. 10.2 megapixel
  • Total Pixel
    approx. 10.3 megapixel

Lens

  • Usable Lens
    still image mode: 1.0X ~ 5.0X play mode: 1.0X ~ 11.4X (depends on image size)

Viewfinder

  • LCD Monitor
    2.7"
  • Type
    TFT LCD

Focusing

  • Type
    TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF, Object Tracking AF)
  • Modes
    normal: 80 cm ~ infinity macro: 10 cm ~ 80 cm (wide), 50 cm ~ 80 cm (tele) auto macro: 10 cm ~ infinity (wide), 50 cm ~ infinity (tele)

Shutter

  • Speed
    auto: 1 ~ 1/2,000 s (AEB, continuous: 1/4 ~ 1/2,000 s) night: 16 ~ 1/2,000 s

Exposure

  • Compensation
    ±2EV (1/3EV steps)

Release Date

  • First seen
    12 January 2009
Canon PowerShot G11


You asked, and Canon not only listened, but delivered big-time. Advanced amateurs who have overwhelmingly embraced the G Series will be delighted with the PowerShot G11, which features RAW mode for unlimited editing options, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD. Add to that Canon’s new High Sensitivity System and high-speed ISO for incredible image quality, and Canon’s top-range compact digital camera is a truly groundbreaking success…


Specifications

  • Format
    Compact
  • Max resolution
    3648 x 2736
  • Low resolution
    3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 16:9
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor size
    1/1.7 "
  • Pixel density
    23 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • ISO rating
    Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
  • Zoom wide (W)
    28 mm

Release Date

  • First seen
    19 August 2009