Nikon D3200 Digital SLR Review

ePHOTOzine has reviewed the new 24.3 megapixel Nikon D3200 Digital SLR – it features an APS-C sized CMOS sensor with 24.3 megapixels, full HD video recording, new built in guide mode, 4fps continuous shooting, 3inch screen, Wi-Fi optional accessory, ISO100 to 12800, and it’s available in black or red with an 18-55mm VR kit lens for £611.
“An entry level DSLR with a 24 megapixel sensor is rare and with this added resolution, you are able to crop into your shots without sacrificing on your image quality, meaning it may even tempt more serious photographers as well.”

Latest Digital SLR Reviews On The Web

Nikon:
Nikon D800 vs Nikon D800E 36.3 megapixels vs 36.3 megapixels, but one’s better, and more expensive.
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800- 12 megapixel full frame vamera vs a 36.3 megapixel full frame camera.
Olympus:
Not a real Digital SLR, but it sure looks and acts like one, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 gets a 2 month user review.
Sony:
The Sony NEX-F3, an entry level mirrorless camera, with interchangeable lenses. Not a Digital SLR either, but it has the image quality to match, in a more compact package.
Sigma:
The Sigma DP2 Merrill is a compact camera, but with an APS-C Foveon sensor straight from the Sigma SD1. Sample photos can be found here.

PrimeCircle releases the 15mm f/2,8 lens

We've been reporting about LockCircle's "Prime Circle" cine EF lenses at NAB 2012 and the new and innovative sliding Mattebox that was recently released.

They extend their range of rehoused Zeiss lenses to make them film-compatible with the 15mm f2.8 lens, a high performance extreme wide angle lens that was released earlier this year with some stunning specs (LINK).

The PrimeCircleXT 15mm f2.8 is available at LockCircle's website and goes for a whopping $3580 (the original lens is $2950 (LINK)) and will be delivered in 4 weeks.

Press release

LockCircle at IBC Amsterdam (7-11 September) will present the new PrimeCircle XT 15mm f2,8 built around the ZF.2 world class optics.

The new focal length will expand the PrimeCircle XT Custom Lens series with a masterpiece super wideangle with an extra-large angle of view of 110 degrees in combination with a fast f/2,8 aperture, the lens enables the features for dramatic perspectives and performance demanded by the most ambitious shooters!

The PrimeCircle XT 15mm incorporates two aspheric lenses combined and special glass material with abnormal partial dispersion to provide an extraordinary correction of chromatic aberration. A floating elements design guarantees high image quality all other the focus range!

The 15mm provides a broad field of coverage and is perfect for use in confined spaces or to provide dramatic point of views. The Canon 5D and Nikon D800/ D4 users can benefit of the Full-Frame (24 x 36) coverage and the special engineered double front mount

(95mm and 114mm) offers the choice to use film-style standard accessories, matte-boxes and filters.

The exclusive X-Circle EF Mount (pat.pend.) shows the focus and aperture scales on the side (Side Index View) for a comfortable focus-puller work.

Available in EF Mount and F-Mount (interchangeable) with exclusive patent pending Cine-Lock EF Mount for a extra-locking lens mount for precise and professional follow-focus work.

The PrimeCircle XT 15mm 2,8 can be ordered now with a 4 weeks delivery schedule.

iPhone 5 Release Date Confirmed. What to Expect?

iPhone 5 is (almost) confirmed by Apple in an invitation sent out to the press for a special event on September 12, 2012. The event will be held at Yerba Buena Center at 10AM PST (Malaysia time: 1AM, 13 September 2012).
The invite writes “It’s almost here.” with the date “12”. The shadow of 12 cleverly hints a numeral 5. No doubt, we think it means iPhone 5.

What to expect for iPhone 5?

Based on all the iPhone 5 rumors we heard so far, here are what to expect for the official iPhone 5:

• A taller (4-inch) and thinner unibody iPhone.
• Faster quad-core processor (A6).
• Use a smaller 9-pin dock connector.
• iOS 6 installed.
• Support LTE connectivity.
• Not support NFC.
• Use nano-SIM (smaller than current micro-SIM).
• Package with a pair of redesigned earbuds.
• Bigger build-in battery.

My two cents

I am using iPhone 4S. I don’t feel excited about the above mentioned iPhone 5 new “features”. Not much changes, except the sizes.
Has smartphone design come to a bottleneck now? What do you wish for iPhone 5? Tell us in the comment.

Canon XL1

Features:

• Broadcast-quality 3 CCD Mini DV camcorder
• Interchangeable lenses — can use Canon EOS SLR lenses with adapter
• Pixel-shift technology enhances image quality
• Included lens features optical image stabilization
• PCM digital stereo audio

Specifications

Video format:	MiniDV
Audio:	PCM digital audio
Maximum CCD resolution:	3 x 270,000 pixels
CCD size:	3 x 0.3 inches
Eyepiece viewfinder:	Yes
Optical zoom:	16x
Digital zoom:	32x
Programmed exposure modes:	Full auto, auto-mode, manual mode, spotlight, shutter priority, aperture priority
Hot shoe for external light:	Yes
Image stabilization:	Yes
Infrared capability:	No
Remote included:	Yes
Digital camera capability:	Yes
Other special features:	Interchangeable lenses, 16:9 aspect ratio
IEEE1394 output:	Yes
Connections:	Composite (RCA) video, IEEE 1394, S-Video, RCA audio
S-Video output:	Yes
Battery type:	Lithium ion
Included in box:	XL1 camcorder, zoom lens (16x XL 5.5-8.8mm IS), BP-927 battery pack, CA-900 compact power adapter, DC-900 DC-coupler, SS-1000 shoulder strap, WL-D2000 wireless controller, SP-100 shoulder pad, S-150 S-video cable, DVM-E30 DV cassette, STV-150 stereo video cable, lens hood
Dimensions (WxHxD):	8.75 x 8.44 x 16.31 inches
Weight:	3 lbs 11 oz