AF-S DX-Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens

Nikon announces the next addition to the expansive Nikkor lineup with the new AF-S DX-Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens. Compact and lightweight, the new 2.4x zoom DX-Nikkor lens offers a focal length of 10 to 24mm, creating a picture angle ranging from 109-degrees to 61-degrees (FX-format equivalent of 15-36mm) making it ideal for a variety of applications including restrictive interiors, architecture and sweeping landscapes. The AF-S DX-Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens offers an array of versatile Nikon technologies, including Nikon’s compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology for quiet, fast and accurate autofocus performance. An advanced optical formula, featuring two extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and three aspherical lens elements renders stunning images while minimizing distortion, a common problem with ultra wide-angle lenses. A rounded diaphragm opening, combined with the seven-blade aperture, contributes to the 10-24mm lens’ ability to capture images with soft background effects, referred to by experienced photographers as the “bokeh.” Additionally, the new DX-Nikkor lens offers the user two focus modes; manual and automatic and features an M/A mode that allows the photographer to quickly switch between the two modes. Both use an internal focusing (IF) design that enhances AF speed and eliminates lens barrel rotation and changes to lens barrel length during focusing. Fully compatible with Nikon’s complete line of DX-format digital SLR cameras – including the D300, D90, D60, D40 and the D5000 – the AF-S DX-Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens enables photographers to broaden their view in new and interesting ways. FX-format shooters can also benefit from the AF-S DX-Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED, as Nikon’s FX-format cameras – the D3X, D3, and D700 – will automatically apply the DX-Crop Mode when shooting.

The AF-S DX-Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED will be available in US at Nikon authorized dealers beginning May 2009 at an estimated selling price of $899.95.

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Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Specifications

• Number of effective pixels [1] 12.0 million pixels
• CCD sensor: 1/1.6-in. Super CCD EXR
• Storage media: Internal memory (Approx. 48MB) / xD-Picture card TM (16MB - 2GB) / SD memory card / SDHC memory card [2]
• File format: Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2 [3]) / Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound / Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound(Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
• Number of recorded pixels: Still image: L: 4:3 4,000 x 3,000 / L: 3:2 4,000 x 2,664 / L: 16:9 4,000 x 2,248 -- M: 4:3 2,816 x 2,112 / M: 3:2 2,816 x 1,864 / M: 16:9 2,816 x 1,584 --S: 4:3 2,048 x 1,536 / S: 3:2 2,048 x 1,360 / S: 16:9 1,920 x 1,080
• Lens: Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens, F3.3 (Wide) - F5.1 (Telephoto)
• Lens focal length: f=6.4 - 32.0mm, equivalent to 28 - 140mm on a 35mm camera
• Digital zoom: Approx. 4.4x
• Aperture: Wide: F3.3 / F9.0, Telephoto: F5.1 / F14.0
• Focus distance (from lens surface): Normal: Wide: Approx. 45cm / 1.5ft. to infinity --Telephoto: Approx. 80cm / 2.6ft. to infinity -- MacroWide: Approx. 5cm - 80cm / 0.2ft. - 2.6ft.Telephoto: Approx. 50cm - 1m / 1.6ft. - 3.3ft.
• Sensitivity: Auto / Auto(3200) / Auto(1600) / Auto(800) / Auto(400) / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity)* Number of recorded pixels: ISO6400: "M" or "S", ISO12800: "S"only
• Exposure control: TTL 256-zones metering
• Exposure mode: Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual
• Shooting modes: Mode dial: Auto, EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP, P, M, Movie -- SP: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Museum, Party, Flower, Text
• Image Stabilization: CCD-shift type
• Shutter speed: (Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/1500 sec., (All other modes) 8 sec. to 1/1500 sec.
• Continuous shooting: Top-3 (max. 1.4 frames/sec.) -- Top-12, High speed (max. 5 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: "S" only) -- Final-3 (max. 1.4 frames/sec.) -- Final-12, High speed (max. 5 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: "S" only) -- Long-period
• Focus: Auto focus (Area, Multi, Centre) / Continuous AF, AF assist illuminator available
• White balance: Automatic scene recognition -- Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light, Underwater lighting -- Custom
• Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay
• Flash: Auto flash / Effective range (ISO AUTO): Normal: Wide: Approx. 60cm - 4.3m / 2.0ft. - 14.1ft. -- Telephoto: Approx. 60cm - 2.8m / 2.0ft. - 9.2ft. -- Macro: Approx. 30cm - 80cm / 1.0ft. - 2.6ft. / Flash modes: Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro.Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
• LCD monitor: 3.0-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 100% coverage
• Movie recording: 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound* Zoom function cannot be used during movie recording.
• Photography functions: EXR mode (EXR AUTO, RESOLUTION PRIORITY, HIGH ISO&LOW NOISE PRIORITY, D-RANGE PRIORITY), Film Simulation, Face Detection (with Auto red-eye removal), Power management, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory
• Playback functions: Face Detection (with Red-eye removal), Slideshow, Trimming, Multi-frame playback (with Micro Thumbnail), Sorting by date, Image rotate, Resize, Voice memo
• Video output: NTSC / PAL selectable
• HD output: Analog component/HDC-1 component video cable for digital camera
• Digital interface: USB 2.0 High-speed
• Power supply: NP-50 Li-ion battery (included) / CP-50 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately)
• Dimensions: 97.7(W) x 58.9(H) x 23.4(D)mm / 3.8(W) x 2.3(H) x 0.9(D)in. (excluding accessories and attachments)
• Weight: Approx. 175g/6.2oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card)

[1] Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image. [2] See the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility. [3] Exif 2.2 is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.

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Agfa ePhoto 307 Color Digital Camera

Agfa ePhoto 307 color digital camera

Agfa introduces the ePhoto 307 color digital camera, which offers high quality and an affordable price to the home and office computer user. With a lightweight body, the ease of a point-and-shoot camera, Adobe's PhotoDeluxe and Agfa's PhotoWise software, ePhoto is a quick and flexible tool for digitally capturing, editing and managing images.

Designed For Both Business And Personal Applications.

Agfa ePhoto allows PC and Apple Macintosh users to instantly capture images for a wide variety of purposes. Its two resolution settings of 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels provides users with the option of using the lower resolution setting for on-screen applications such as web pages, electronic presentations and email, or the higher resolution setting for printed documents. In combination with high quality 24-bit imaging, this results in sharp pictures for home and business uses. Agfa ePhoto stores 36 high-resolution and 72 standard-resolution digital photographs. Whether for Web site construction, business documents, photo manipulation, or output to a printer, Agfa ePhoto provides businesses with an easy and affordable digital camera option. Every workplace, from real estate to advertising to design organizations can take advantage of its quality and efficiency.

As a tool for business, educational or personal use, Agfa ePhoto offers users an immediate way to capture images and bring them into their computer. It eliminates the steps of film processing and scanning. "With the widespread use of color-capable personal computers, color inkjet printers, and affordable image processing software, PC users can now make the simple next step of capturing their images with the ePhoto camera," said Etienne Van Damme, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the Agfa Business Unit Electronic Prepress Systems. "We believe the immediacy of capturing photographs economically and the advantage of using images to communicate will make ePhoto a new creative tool for business and personal use."

Added Value Software Included.

Included with the Agfa ePhoto are Agfa PhotoWise and Adobe PhotoDeluxe software. Agfa PhotoWise moves the images quickly and easily from the camera into the computer. The pictures can then be organized and enhanced. PhotoWise also gives users easy access to images stored in the camera with the PhotoWise Quicklink browser, which provides drag-and-drop support into other OLE2 applications such as those in Microsoft Office. Adobe PhotoDeluxe is an image editing package that easily modifies and personalizes digital photos. Suited for home use, this software has over 25 guided activities to help you improve and manipulate images, as well as many tools for merging pictures into documents, postcards, greeting cards, or other desired formats. Both programmes are Windows 95 and Macintosh compatible. PhotoWise also operates with Windows NT.

Portable, Easy And Fun To Use.

The Agfa ePhoto 307 is as simple to use as a traditional point-and-shoot camera. A user operates a shutter button and can choose between several flash settings, including auto flash mode or red eye reduction. There is a "delete files" button and a button to choose high or low resolution. The Agfa ePhoto is light and compact, making it easy to carry in a briefcase, backpack or pocketbook. Most of all, the ePhoto puts creativity and control with the user, allowing home and office users to immediately capture and work with photos to make their own slide shows, reports, newsletters, advertisements, web pages, greeting cards and more.

In addition to the software, Agfa ePhoto also comes with serial cables for connection to both PC and Macintosh computers; 4 AA alkaline batteries; built in auto flash and self-timer features; and 2MB of internal flash memory. ePhoto is the newest addition to Agfa's line of digital cameras, including the StudioCam and ActionCam. Agfa ePhoto has a suggested list price of US $599 (US).

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