Canon's first mirrorless EOS - Canon EOS M

After few days leaked, finally full spec unveiled! We have Canon to join the mirrorless circle with large sensor.

Canon EOS M Key Features :

• 18.0 megapixels
• APS-CMOS sensor
• Digic 5 image processor
• ISO 100 - 12800 (25600 with boost)
• Fixed 3" LCD Screen with smudge-resistant touchscreen
• 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) Video
• Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery and estimated 230 battery life.

Canon also announced two lenses for the EF-M mount - EF-M 22mm F2.0 STM 'pancake' prime and an EF-M 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM stabilized standard zoom lens. Both are built around a STM linear stepping motors to drive focus, feature metal lens barrels and focus-by-wire manual focus.

There will be adapter available to mount existing Canon EF lenses and Canon promised not quality drop.

In addition to that 22mm kit optic, Canon is offering an EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens for $300, or you can add the $200 EF-EOS M mount adapter to enable use with existing lenses. The $800 EOS M kit is set to ship in October, and will be available in retail stores in black.

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First Images Of Canon’s Mirrorless Camera And EF-M 22mm f/2 Lens

Update : The Canon EOS M full spec leaked!

We know this day will come. Canon is joining the Mirrorless game and here, we have the first leaked image if Canon EOS M together with EF-M 22mm f/2 Lens.

Canon EOS M Key Features :

• 18mp APS-C
• DIGIC V
• ISO 100-12800 (25,600 Expansion)
• 3″ Touchscreen 1.04million pixels
• Phase & Contrast AF
• Video Servo AF
• 1920×1080 Video 30p/25p/24p
• 1280×720 Video 60p/50p
• MPEG-4, AVC/H.264
• SD Card
• Adaptor at launch for EF lenses

The sensor are expected to be APS-C sized. Not confirm but put our finger cross. We expect Canon to announce its mirrorless camera on Monday, July 23th, around 6-7 AM London time.

So stay tune with us ;)

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Panasonic launches Lumix DMC-G5

Finally, the Panasonic G3 get refreshment, DMC-G5 a 16MP mid-level mirrorless camera.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Key Features :

• 16.1 megapixels
• Four Thirds CMOS sensor
• Venus Engine VII FHD processor
• ISO 80 - 12800
• 23 AF Point.
• 3" Fully articulated LCD screen
• Video 1080p HD
• Price : haven't yet been announced

The LUMIX DMC-G5 will be available in black, white and silver in various kit options.

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Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-LX7

Finally, the most anticipating LX5 get replacement by big brother, Lumix DMC-LX7.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Key Features :

• 10.1 megapixels
• 1/1.7" CMOS sensor
• Venus Engine VII FHD processor
• ISO 80 - 6400 (12800 with boost)
• 24 – 90 mm with F1.4 - F2.3
• 23 AF Point.
• 3" Fixed LCD screen
• Video 1080p HD
• Price : haven't yet been announced

Sadly, the new LX7 didn't use larger sensor like Sony RX100. However, the fast aperture are impressive, promising a faster performance in lowlight with ISO 6400.

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Panasonic announce Lumix DMC-LZ20, Lumix DMC-SZ5, Lumix DMC-FZ60, and Lumix DMC-FZ200

Whatsup peep! It is a big day for Panasonic since they are ready to introduced a bunch of new compact camera series. Let's take a look on it!

First we had the Lumix DMC-LZ20, a budget 21x superzoom camera.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Key Features :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" CCD sensor
• ISO 100 - 1600 (3200 - 6400 with boost)
• 25 – 525 mm with F3.1 - F5.8
• 9 AF Point.
• 3" Fixed LCD screen
• Video 1080p HD
• Price : haven't yet been announced

Next, Panasonic also announce a budget-conscious Wi-Fi compatible compact superzoom, Lumix DMC-SZ5.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Key Features :

• 14.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" CCD sensor
• ISO 100 - 1600 (3200 - 6400 with boost)
• 25 – 250 mm with F3.1 - F5.9
• 23 AF Point.
• 3" Fixed LCD screen
• Video 1080p HD
• Built In wifi
• Price : haven't yet been announced

If you feel CCD sensor is not your taste, Panasonic also release Lumix DMC-FZ60, a mid-priced 24X superzoom with MOS sensor.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Key Features :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" CMOS sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200 (6400 with boost)
• 25 – 600 mm with F2.8 - F5.2
• 23 AF Point.
• 3" Fully articulated LCD screen
• Video 1080p HD
• Price : haven't yet been announced

The crazy not stop here! Panasonic announce a high end superzoom with constant F2.8 lens camera as well, DMC-FZ200. It has more or less same spec with DMC-FZ60

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Key Features :

• 12.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" CMOS sensor
• Venus Engine VII FHD processor
• ISO 100 - 3200 (6400 with boost)
• 28 – 672 mm with F2.8
• 23 AF Point.
• 3" Fully articulated LCD screen
• Video 1080p HD
• Price : haven't yet been announced

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Huawei Ascend G330 leaks

It has been a while we seen new phone from HuaWei and now, we have Ascend G330, said to come with ICS on board.

Huawei Ascend G330 Key Features :

• 4-inch with resolution of 480x800 pixels.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225 chipset, 1GHz dual-core Cortex-A5 CPU.
• 512MB RAM.
• 5MP camera, a front-facing snapper too.
• 4GB Internal storage.
• Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

We can predict the price gonna be reasonable for consumer.

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Samsung releases 12MP EX2F 'Smart Camera'

Samsung EX2F, a successor for its EX1 high-end compact camera. It has highly built magnesium-bodied and features fast lens. Let's take a look on the spec.

Samsung EX2F Key Features :

• 12.4 megapixels
• 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor.
• ISO 80-3200
• 24 – 80 mm F1.4 - F2.7
• 3" Fully articulated LCD Screen.
• Video Full HD 1080/30p
• Lithium-Ion SLB-10A battery

As the name suggested, the 'F' is for WiFi and the EX2F features the full complement of 'Smart' options offered by its high-end NX cousins, including Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Email and Auto Backup.

The EX2F will be priced at $549 (Est RM1650) and will be available in August.

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