Nikon D5300 adds pixels, Wi-Fi, and GPS while leaving AA filter behind

Nikon has announced its new D5300 midrange DSLR, replacement for the D5200. New features include the omission of an AA filter from its 24MP CMOS sensor, a larger 3.2in articulated LCD and also a slightly larger optical viewfinder, 1080/60p video, and built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. Nikon claims that the D5300's Expeed 4 processor improves performance (allowing for 5 fps burst shooting) and photo quality, while reducing power consumption.

Nikon D3100 Key Specification :

• 24 megapixels
• APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS
• Expeed 4 Imaging Processor
• ISO 100 - 12800 (25600 with boost)
• 39 Number of focus points
• 3" fully articulated LCD with 1,037,000 screen dots
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) video recording
• Lithium-Ion EN-EL14a or EN-EL14 rechargeable battery
• 125 x 98 x 76 mm
• 480 g

Nikon D5300 will be available by this month, in your choice of black, red, or gray for $1399.99 / £828.98 with the new 18-140 F3.5-5.6G lens.

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Sony announces A7 and A7R: first full-frame mirrorless cameras

This is the moment waited by everyone, a full frame mirrorless! A full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens! Sony has announced the A7 and A7R - the world's first consumer-oriented full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Externally, the two bodies are nearly identical and feature a pentaprism-like EVF housing, generous handgrip and plenty of manual controls. The differences are internal - sporting a 36 megapixel sensor, the A7R has no optical low-pass filter and is limited to contrast-detect autofocus, while the less expensive A7 has a 24 megapixel sensor with a low-pass filter and on-chip phase detection.

Both bodies are designed around the Sony NEX E-mount, though new 'FE' lenses are needed to take advantage of the larger sensor. They also feature a new BIONZ X processor, XGA OLED 'Tru-finder', 3-inch LCD, Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC, and 60p video recording. Existing lenses for Sony's NEX range of APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras will mount and work as expected, though the scene will be cropped (though Sony gives you the option not to do so if you can live with some inevitable vignetting). Sony Alpha lenses can also be mounted via either the LA-EA3 or LA-EA4, the latter of which includes SLT autofocus technology. See our first impressions report for more.

Sony A7 Key Specification :

• 24 megapixels
• Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS
• Bionz X image processing
• ISO 100-25600
• 117 Number of focus points
• 3" tilting LCD with 1,230,000 screen dots
• 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) video recording
• Built-In WiFi and NFC
• NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery
• 127 x 94 x 48 mm
• 474 g

Sony A7R Key Specification :

• 36 megapixels
• Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS
• Bionz X image processing
• ISO 100-25600
• 25 Number of focus points
• 3" tilting LCD with 1,230,000 screen dots
• 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) video recording
• Built-In WiFi and NFC
• NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery
• 127 x 94 x 48 mm
• 465 g

The A7 will be sold in a body-only kit for $1699 or with a new 28-70 F3.5-5.6 OSS lens for $1999. The A7R is not bundled with a lens, and is priced at $2299. Both cameras are expected to ship in December.

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Sony introduces large-sensor 'high-zoom' Cyber-shot RX10

Want a all rounder camera that come with high zoom and fast lens? You ask for it, you got it! Sony just launch the RX10, a camera packed with 1" sensor and also Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 24-200mm f2.8 lens.

Sony Cyber-shot RX10 Key Specification :

• 20 megapixels
• 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS
• Bionz X Image processing
• ISO 125- 12800
• 24–200 mm f2.8
• 25 Number of focus points
• 3" tilting WhiteMagic LCD with 1,290,000 screen dots
• 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) video recording
• Built-In WiFi and NFC
• NP-FW50 battery
• 129 x 88 x 102 mm
• 813 g

Sony expects the RX10 to become available for purchase in November with a $1300 MSRP.

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HTC One Max goes official

HTC wouldn't miss the phablet race. Share the similarity with HTC One and HTC One Mini, the One Max officially see the light of the world.

HTC One Max Key Specification :

• 5.9" 1080p with IPS display
• 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 chipset Krait 300 processor
• Adreno 320
• 2GB RAM
• 4MP back facing UltraPixel camera with 1080p@30fps video recording (Without Optical Image Stabilization)
• 2.1MP front facing camera with 1080p video recording
• 16/32 GB internal memory with expandable microSD
• 3,300 mAh
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5.5
• 217g
• 164.5 x 82.5 x 10.29mm

HTC One Max comes with a fingerprint sensor on its back. You can easily unlock the device by just swiping your finger on the small square sensor below the camera or enabled quick app launch, which means that you can make the One Max automatically start an app of your choice depending on the finger you use for unlocking it. There is no Beats Audio support but the stereo BoomSound speakers are on board, bigger and louder than ever.

HTC One Max is going to hit the European and Asian markets by the end of this week. The exact pricing is yet to be revealed, though.

Personally, the spec is abit disappointing. Almost similar with HTC One except bigger, more battery and come with microSD slot. Doesn't seem worth to upgrade if you're current HTC One owner.

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Samsung Galaxy Round goes official

Just few hours ago we saw the leaked images of Samsung new device that features curve screen and now it is official as Galaxy Round!

Samsung Galaxy Round Key Specification :

• 5.7" Super AMOLED with 1080p resolution
• 2.3GHz quad-core processor
• 3GB RAM
• 13MP back facing camera
• 32GB internal storage
• LTE
• 2800mAh
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
• 151 x 79 x 7.9mm

Samsung says that it has also developed new software experiences to take advantage of the curved design such as tilting the phone while it's sitting on a table to check notifications, battery life and the time. Throughout the interface Samsung is working to make the software feel more at home on a curved display, offering tilt-based interfaces for some apps.

Samsung says that this curved design makes the Galaxy Round comfortable to hold, and the company has also included several unique features that take advantage of the concave screen. One such feature is the "Roll Effect," which allows the user to view information like the date, time, missed calls and battery level when the screen is off and the device is tilted from side to side. The curved display is also said to create a smoother-looking transition when flipping between multiple home screens.

The device is exclusive to SK Telecom in Korea at the moment starting October 10th in "Luxury Brown" with pricing set at 1.09 million won (about $1015), with no details on a broader release at this point.

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Nikon launches D610 full-frame DSLR with updated shutter mechanism

Within a year, Nikon D610 is here to replace the D600. The D610 appears to be a very minor refresh, with a quiet continuous shooting mode, improved white balance and faster continuous shooting touted as its major changes. Beyond this, the D610 is essentially the same camera as the D600 and, given its launch at the same $2000 SRP, it's extremely likely that the D610 replaces the older camera.

Nikon D610 Key Specification :

• 24 megapixels
• Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Expeed 3 Imaging Processing
• 100 - 6400 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (50 - 25600 with boost)
• 39 Number of focus points
• 3.2 fixed LCD screen with 921,000 Screen dots
• 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) video recording
• Water and dust resistant
• Lithium-Ion EN-EL15
• 850 grams
• 141 x 113 x 82 mm
• $1999 (body only), $2599 (with 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens)

The Nikon D610 D-SLR will be available in late October 2013.

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Ricoh announces Pentax K-3 24MP DSLR

Ricoh has announced the Pentax K-3 - a 24 megapixel APS-C DSLR. The K-3 gains a 27-point autofocus system and a more advanced 86,000 pixel metering sensor, compared with the K-5 II. Rather than offering versions with an without an optical low-pass filter, the company has found a way to selectively use the image stabilization system to mimic its effect. It also offers twin SD card slots and USB 3.0 connection.

Ricoh Pentax K-3 Key Specification :

• 24 megapixels
• APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Prime III Imaging Processing
• ISO 100 - 51200
• 27 Number of focus points
• 3.2" fixed LCD with 1,037,000 Screen dots
• 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p) video recording
• Weather and dust resistant
• Lithium-Ion D-LI90
• 800 grams
• 131 x 100 x 77 mm
• $1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body

The PENTAX K-3 will be available for purchase online at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retailers nationwide in November 2013.

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