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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Oppo N1 announced with 5.9-inch screen, rotating camera and optional CyanogenMod

In Beijing, Oppo announced its new high-end Android phone, the N1. It is world first smartphone with a rotatable camera, for high-quality selfies. And it's also the first phone to officially support CyanogenMod, after the project went commercial last week.

Oppo N1 Key Specification :

• 5.9" IPS display with 1080p resolution
• 1.7GHz quad core Snapdragon 600
• Adreno 320
• 2GB RAM
• 16/32 GB internal memory
• 13mp back facing camera
• 3610 mAh
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 170.7 x 82.6 x 9mm
• 213 grams

The back of the Oppo N1 is especially interesting. Firstly, there sits the 13MP camera with CMOS sensor and f/2.0 aperture and Oppo's specially-designed in partnership with Fujitsu IPS imaging chip. Oppo dubs the N1 as the first Android smartphone to feature 6 piece lens design. The whole camera module rotates 206 degrees allowing it to act as a front-facing camera as well. According to Oppo, the swivel mechanism of the N1's camera has been put through 100,000 times of rotating in a durability test. This means the Oppo N1's camera can be swivelled 40 times a day for 7 years and it'll be as good as new.

Below the camera, there is a touch sensitivity where feature the O-Touch and depending on the gesture that you make, the phone is can either play next song, browse the web or do a custom action. For example you can long touch the back of the phone while the camera app is on and it'll take a shot with the front facing camera. The supported gestures are long press, sliding and double tapping.

Oppo has also made a special bluetooth camera accessory dubbed O-Click. It is essentially a remote control for the camera and can operate within 50 meters away from the phone - perfect for self group shots. It's also included in the retail box of the Oppo N1.

Lastly, at the event Oppo announced their rumored partnership with Cyanogen. While no further details were given, the Oppo N1 is going to be able to run pure Android thanks to CyanogenMod. It's speculated that customers will be able to choose between Color OS and CyanogenMod upon ordering the N1 from the Oppo website.

The Oppo N1 will be priced at $571 (3498 CNY). China Mobile customers can already pre-order the Oppo N1 and expect it to arrive some time October. Oppo is yet to announce exact dates for worldwide availability.

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Nikon 1 AW1 is world's first rugged, waterproof digital mirrorless

Nikon has announced the 1 AW1, the world's first rugged, waterproof mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. It has also made AW versions of its 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and 10mm f/2.8 lenses that are both shock and waterproof.

Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specification :

• 14 megapixels
• 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS sensor
• EXPEED 3A Imaging Processor
• ISO 160 - 6400
• 3" LCD with 921,000 dot resolution
• 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) video recording
• waterproof to 15m, shockproof from 2m
• Lithium-Ion EN-EL20
• 114 x 72 x 37 mm
• 201 g

On the glance of the spec, The Nikon 1 AW1 features similar underlying to the J3. The 1 AW1 includes built-in GPS, altimeter and depth gauge, and its pop-up flash is also waterproof. The camera includes three modes that attempt to optimize underwater photographs.

The Nikon 1 AW1 will cost around $800 with 11-27.5mm lens and $1,000 with the 10mm f/2.8 added to make a two-lens kit.

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BlackBerry Z30 is now official

The company just announces the Z30 which also first Blackberry shipped with BB OS 10.2 out of box.

Blackberry Z30 Key Specification :

• 5" Super AMOLED display with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
• 1.7GHz dual core Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset
• 2GB RAM
• 8MP back camera with 1080p video recording
• 2MP front camera with 720p video recording
• LTE
• NFC
• 2,880mAh
• BB OS 10.2
• 140.7 x 72 x 9.4mm

The new BB OS version 10.2 brings some improvements to the BlackBerry ecosystem including BB Priority Hub, message previews in the lockscreen as well as Wi-Fi Direct support, multiple alarms and standard Unicode emojis. BlackBerry Q10 and Z10 users would be happy to know that the company will be launching the BB 10 version 10.2 update in mid-October.

The Blackberry will be price at RRP RM1998 in Malaysia.

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Fujifilm unveils X-A1: an entry-level mirrorless with a conventional sensor

Fujifilm has announced the X-A1, the entry level mirrorless in their X-mount family. Despite its lowly position in the lineup, the X-A1 retains the 920k-dot tilting rear screen and Wi-Fi offered by the X-M1. Sadly it wasn't come with the X-Trans Sensor.



Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specification :

16 megapixels
APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor
EXR Processor II
ISO 200 - 6400
49 Number of focus points
3" Tilting LCD screen with 920,000 dots
1920 x 1080 30p video recording
Built-in WiFi
NP-W126 battery
117 x 67 x 39 mm
330 g
Price : f $599 with the XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS standard zoom

The Fujifilm X-A1 will be available by September 2013.

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Asus announces new PadFone Infinity 2, Snapdragon 800 inside

Asus has announces new version of the Padfone Infinity flagship. The new Padfone Infinity 2 come with latest processor and also microSD slot. The camera also got slightly upgrade. It's still a 13MP one, but is now capable of 3MP high-quality photos made of a bigger 13MP picture by combining 3 pixels into one and known as PixelMaster. There is also 35fps burst mode, but the resolution is only 3MP.

Asus Padfone Infinity 2 Key Specification :

• 5.0" IPS with 1080p display
• 2.2Ghz Quad core Snapdragon 800 chipset four Krait 400 cores
• Adreno 330
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP back camera with 1080p@30fps video recording
• 2MP front camera with 1080p@30fps video recording
• 16/32GB internal memory with microSD slot
• LTE
• 2400 mAh
• Android 4.2 Jelly bean
• Padfone Infinity 2 Price : $640
• PadFone Station Price : $240

There is no official launch date of the new Padfone Infinity 2.

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