Nikon Coolpix S6600 with 16-megapixel sensor launched at Rs. 14,450

Nikon India has announced the launch of its Coolpix S6600 compact digital camera for Rs. 14,450.

The newly launched Nikon Coolpix S6600 comes equipped with a vari-angle monitor and features a 16-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor. It sports a 12x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a focusing distance of 2 cm for macro photography and a lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function. The Coolpix S6600 also comes with built-in Wi-Fi and offers gesture control function.

Commenting on the launch Hiroshi Takashina, Managing Director, Nikon India said, " Nikon COOLPIX S6600 is a great addition to our growing COOLPIX portfolio. The power packed camera enables consumers to take advantage of the high-power zoom and vari-angle monitor that will help users take a creative leap in photography. Today's announcement reiterates our commitment to give users an unprecedented digital camera experience through the perfect combination of advanced technology and ultra-stylish design."

The company notes that the Nikon Coolpix S6600 will go on sale from third week of September and will be available in three colours.

Prior to this, Nikon launched its Coolpix Spring Series 2013 of compact digital cameras which introduced 17 new models with 69 colour variants.

The launched cameras included Nikon Coolpix A (which is equipped with a DX-format CMOS sensor and comes with a wide-angle 18.5mm, f/2.8 fixed focal length NIKKOR lens), Nikon Coolpix P-series models (Coolpix P520 which is equipped with a 42X optical zoom NIKKOR lens, and Coolpix P330 which comes with 12.2-megapixels), the S-series (which included nine models - Coolpix S9500, S9400, S6500, S5200, S4400, S3500, S3400, S2700 and S31 that featured Wi-Fi compatibility and built-in GPS), the Coolpix L-series (which included four models - Coolpix L820, L320, L28 and L27), and the AW-series (which included Coolpix AW110, an outdoor camera built with waterproof resistance to a depth of 18 metres and Wi-Fi enabled, built-in GPS).

Sony Cybershot QX100 and QX10 'Lens-Style Cameras' fully revealed ahead of official launch

With less than a day left until Sony's much-anticipated attachable smartphone lens cameras goes official, details of the pricing, availability and full specifications of the 'Lens-Style Cameras' have been leaked.

Sonyalpharumors has revealed full details about Sony's attachable smartphone lens cameras courtesy an official site which unintentionally published the full press release including images. However, the site has now removed the press release on request from Sony.

The lens cameras will be officially called as the Cybershot QX100 and QX10. Out of the two, the Sony Cyber Shot QX10 will come with a price tag of around $250 and an 18.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and 10x optical zoom. Additionally, the QX10 camera will come with built-in Optical SteadyShot, to keep the handheld pictures and videos steady and blur-free. It will also feature Program Auto, Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto modes and will be available in two different colours, Black and White.

Meanwhile, the Sony Cybershot QX100 will be the more expensive of the two lenses and will come at around $500. The QX100 features 20.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor which is identical to the sensor found in the Cyber-shot RX100 II camera. The sensor is paired with the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x optical zoom and a BIONZ image processor. As an extra refinement, the QX100 sports a dedicated control ring for camera-like adjustment of manual focus and zoom.

The company will also reportedly introduce the latest version of Sony's PlayMemories Mobile app which will be available for iOS and Android devices. The app will convert the display of the phone into a viewfinder for the lenses.

The yet to be officially unveiled Cybershot QX100 and QX10 lens-style cameras will hit the stores later this month. However, there is no word about the list of countries receiving the device this month.

Sony's peculiar QX10 and QX100 lens cameras leaked in full

As Sony's September 4th event approaches, it looks as though there's very little left for the company to reveal. After first emerging a month and a half ago, Sony's lens camera accessories, which are said to turn any Android or iOS phone into a high-quality point-and-shoot, have leaked time and time again. Today's leak is the most comprehensive yet: a full set of 24 press images, courtesy of Photo Rumors. The images show the mechanism the lenses will use to attach to smartphones, and also contextualize the size of the attachments better than before. One image, shown above, appears to show a phone case that presumably features a special attachment for the lens camera.

To recap, it's reported that Sony will announce a pair of lens cameras this week. Sony Alpha Rumors, which before today had been responsible for all of the leaks, believes the QX10 will cost $250 and feature a 1/2.3-inch 18-megapixel sensor paired with an f/3.3-5.9 lens. The QX100 will reportedly cost $450, but that extra $200 will get you a high-quality 1-inch 20.2-megapixel Exmor R sensor and a f/1.8-4.9 Carl Zeiss lens. To put those specs in context, the QX10 is equivalent to Sony's WX150 camera and the QX100 takes its parts from the much-loved RX100m2 .

Sony's lens camera smartphone accessories could start from $250

In case you needed further proof that Sony will announce its "lens cameras" soon, Sony Alpha Rumors (SAR) has leaked the rumored accessories yet again. The camera site has previously revealed the lens cameras will attach to iOS and Android devices and act as a wireless lens using Wi-Fi. This time, the big surprise is color: SAR has obtained images from an anonymous source that show the rumored QX10 lens camera in a champagne gold and silver finish — perfect for that rumored gold iPhone 5S.

Along with the new images, which also depict the higher-end QX100 complete with buttons and labels, SAR has more details on the lens cameras' specifications, prices, and features. The QX10 will reportedly cost $250, while the QX100 is pegged at $450. Both will be capable of shooting 1080p video at 30 frames-per-second and feature optical image stabilization. Images and video can be saved directly to your smartphone and to memory within the lens camera itself, and you'll be able to control zoom, exposure, white balance, and focus from your mobile device. An NFC logo that sits atop the lens cameras implies that you'll be able to pair the lens with your smartphone without diving through your device's Wi-Fi settings.

As previously reported, the QX10 is rumored to feature the same 1/2.3-inch 18-megapixel sensor and f/3.3-5.9 lens as Sony's WX150 camera, while the QX100 will apparently take the 1-inch 20.2-megapixel Exmor R sensor and f/1.8-4.9 Carl Zeiss lens from one of our favorite cameras, the RX100m2. We expect both lenses to be announced at Sony's September 4th press conference at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin.

Sony combines mirrorless camera and DSLR with the tiny new A3000

From the entry-level NEX-3 to the pro-level NEX-7, Sony's made a name for itself cramming big sensors into small camera bodies. The company's doing it again this week, but with a slightly different tack: it's fused the body of a DSLR with the sensor, control setup, and lens options of a mirrorless camera. The new Alpha A3000 comes with a 20.1-megapixel APS-C sensor, an electronic viewfinder, 1080p video shooting at 60 or 24 frames per second, and a dozen or so picture filters and effects, and an E-mount. So far, so NEX.

But the A3000 looks much more like a shrunken DSLR, with a roomy grip for your right hand, a mode dial on top, a hotshoe, and buttons and dials everywhere. It's smaller than most DSLRs but obviously still larger than most mirrorless cameras, and it's quite comfortable; I found it easier to hold in one hand than any NEX camera I've used. This camera is Sony's attempt to blur the line between mirrorless camera and DSLR, and do it at a price that'll make any DSLR shopper look twice: $399.99 with a black 18-55mm kit lens. It's very much an entry-level camera, with few bells or whistles to speak of, but thanks to its E-mount compatibility it offers some growing power — and a cheap way to look like a pro holding a DSLR.

Sony's not ignoring the traditional NEX lineup, though: it's introduced the new NEX-5T, which is all about bells and whistles. The $699 camera isn't fundamentally that different from the NEX-5R, but it adds NFC: that allows one-touch connection between the NEX-5T and your smartphone or your computer. Given our past experience with Sony's camera Wi-Fi, that may not be a frequently-used feature, though we've liked the ability to use your phone as a remote viewfinder and shutter button. The 5T keeps the same sensor, same fast hybrid autofocus, and even most of the same fit and finish as the last model — but since it comes with Sony's new, smaller power zoom 16-50mm kit lens, it's a noticeably smaller footprint. We liked the NEX-5R, and though the 5T doesn't reinvent the wheel it's a nice upgrade.

Both cameras will be available in late September, along with three new E-mount lenses. They probably won't upstage the NEX-6 as our favorite of Sony's mirrorless cameras, but at far cheaper prices they probably don't need to.

Sony Cybershot RX100 II with 20-megapixel sensor, Wi-Fi and NFC launched for Rs. 42,990

Sony has announced the launch of the Cybershot RX100 II, successor to the popular RX100.

Sony Cybershot RX100 II comes with a 20-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor along with the f1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and ISO 160 - 12800. It features Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity options and a 3.0-inch display.

Sony Cybershot RX100 II includes a step zoom function that lets users choose from five popular focal lengths using the control ring - 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm or 100mm. It comes with 7.2x optical zoom in still capture and lets you shoot up to 10 frames per second in continuous shooting mode.

The camera lets you capture full-HD video and supports shooting in RAW mode as well.

Sony Cybershot RX100 II comes in Black colour and is now available for Rs. 42,990.

The pocket-sized DSC-RX100 features the world's first¹ 1.0 type CMOS sensor (13.2 x 8.8mm) with a resolution of 20.2 effective megapixels and F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 3.6x optical zoom lens. It’s the key to beautiful, detail-packed images and Full HD movie clips with very low noise.

Newly developed 1.0 type, 20.2 effective megapixels (approx.) Exmor CMOS sensor for high-quality, high-precision images

Newly developed large-diameter F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens delivers refined defocus images

Optimised noiseless depiction made possible by BIONZ image processing engine and unified lens-body design

Comfortable control ring manual operation

3 (7.62 cms) Xtra Fine LCD

New WhiteMagic™ technology

Image Sensor	Sensor Type	1.0 type (13.2 x 8.8 mm) "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
	Number of Pixels	[Effective] Approx. 20.2 megapixels [Gross] Approx. 20.9 megapixels
Lens	Lens Type	Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, 7 elements in 6 groups (4 aspheric elements including AA lens)
	F-number (Maximum Aperture)	F1.8 (W) - 4.9 (T)
	Aperture Type	Iris diaphragm (7 blades)
	Focal Length (f =)	f = 10.4-37.1 mm
	35 mm Film Equivalent	[Still Image 3:2] f = 28-100 mm [Still Image 16:9] f = 29-105 mm [Still Image 4:3] f = 30-108 mm [Still Image 1:1] f = 36-127 mm [Movie 16:9] f = 29-105 mm (SteadyShot Standard), f = 33-120 mm (SteadyShot Active Mode) [Movie 4:3] f = 36-128 mm (SteadyShot Standard), f = 41-146 mm (SteadyShot Active Mode)
	Focus Range (from the front of the lens)	AF approx. 5 cm to infinity (W), approx. 55 cm to infinity (T)
	Optical Zoom	3.6x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
	Clear Image Zoom Still Image	7.2x
	Digital Zoom	Still Image: 20M approx. 14x / 10M approx. 20x / 5M approx. 28x / VGA approx. 54x Movie: 14x
Screen / Viewfinder	Screen Type	7.5 cm (3.0 type) (4:3) / 1,229,000 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD / Tiltable (up approx. 84 deg., down approx. 45 deg.)
	Brightness Control	Auto / Manual (5 steps) / Sunny Weather mode
	Viewfinder	Optional (sold separately)
Camera	SteadyShot	[Still Image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)
	Focus Mode	Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus
	Focus Area	Multi point AF (25 points) / Centre weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible spot (face tracking)
	Light Metering Mode	Multi segment / Centre weighted / Spot
	Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
	ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)	Auto (ISO 160 - 12800, selectable with upper / lower limit), 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Expandable to ISO 100 / 125) Multi Frame NR: Auto (ISO 160 - 25600), 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600
	ISO Sensitivity (Movie)	Auto (ISO 160 - 3200 equivalent), 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
	White Balance Mode	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluor (Warm White) / Fluor (Cool White) / Fluor (Day White) / Fluor (Daylight) / Flash / C.Temp., Filter / Custom
	Shutter Speed	iAuto (4 - 1/2000) / Program Auto (1 - 1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30 - 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30 - 1/2000)
	Aperture	F1.8 - 11 (W), F4.9 - 11 (T)
	Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum)	Approx. 10 fps
	Image Control	Creative Style, Colour Space (sRGB / Adobe), Quality (RAW / RAW & JPEG / Fine / Standard), Long Exposure NR (On / Off), High ISO NR (Normal / High / Low), Multi Frame Noise Reduct.
	Dynamic Range Functions	Off, Dynamic Range Optimiser (Auto / Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0 - 6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)
	Self-Timer	10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self portrait / Self timer Cont.
	Shooting Mode	Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto (Program shift available), Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene Selection, Movie, Sweep shooting
	Scene Selection	Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Sports Action, Pet, Gourmet, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Fireworks, High Sensitivity
	Sweep Shooting	Sweep Panorama
	Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White
	Picture Effect	[Still Image] Toy Camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Colour, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolour, Illustration [Movie] Toy Camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Colour, High Contrast Monochrome
	Number of Recognised Scenes	[Still Image] 33 [Movie] 44
	Flash	Flash Mode: Auto / Fill-flash / Slow Sync / Rear Sync / Off Flash Range: ISO Auto 0.30 m to 15.0 m (W) / 0.55 m to 5.7 m (T) ISO 12800 up to 30.0 m (W) / 11.3 m (T)
	Other Shooting Functions	Face Detection, Face Registration, Smile Shutter, Dual Rec, Grid Line, Digital Level Gauge (pitch and roll), MR (memory recall), Exposure Bracketing, White Balance Bracketing, Peaking, MF Assist, Auto Object Framing, Photo Creativity, Shooting Tips
Recording	Compatible Recording Media	Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card, microSDXC Memory Card
	Recording Format	[Still Image] JPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) [Movie] AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4
	File Format	DCF / DPOF
	Number of Recorded Pixels (Image Size)	[3:2]L: 20M (5472 x 3648) / M: 10M (3888 x 2592) / S: 5.0M (2736 x 1824) [16:9]L: 17M (5472 x 3080) / M: 7.5M (3648 x 2056) / S: 4.2M (2720 x 1528) [4:3]L: 18M (4864 x 3648) / M: 10M (3648 x 2736) / S: 5.0M (2592 x 1944) / VGA [1:1]L: 13M (3648 x 3648) / M: 6.5M (2544 x 2544) / S: 3.7M (1920 x 1920) Sweep Panorama: Wide (12416 x 1856 / 5536 x 2160),Standard (8192 x 1856 / 3872 x 2160)
	Movie Recording Mode	AVCHD: 28M PS (1920 x 1080, 60p/50p) / 24M FX (1920 x 1080, 60i/50i) / 17M FH (1920 x 1080, 60i/50i) / 24M FX (1920 x 1080, 24p/25p) / 17M FH (1920 x 1080, 24p/25p) MP4: 12M (1440 x 1080, 30 fps/25 fps) / 3M VGA (640 x 480, 30 fps/25 fps)
Print		Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching (PIM3)
Interface	Input and Output Terminal	Multi Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe
	Wi-Fi	Yes
	NFC	Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing)
Power	Power Source	DC 3.6V (supplied battery) / DC 5.0V (supplied AC adaptor)
	Battery System	NP-BX1 (supplied)
	Power Consumption (Camera mode)	Approx. 1.5W
	USB Charge / USB Power Supply	Yes (supplied AC adaptor)
	Battery Life	[Still Image] Approx. 350 / Approx. 175 min. (LCD) [Movie] Approx. 45 min. (In MP4 12M mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB) / Approx. 80 min. (In MP4 12M mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB)
Others	Playback Functions	3D viewing mode, Control for HDMI, Slideshow
	Supplied Accessories	Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC Adaptor, Micro USB Cable, Wrist Strap, Shoulder Strap Adaptor, Instruction Manual

Panasonic Lumix GX7 mirrorless camera leaks with tilting viewfinder and retro style

Details of Panasonic's long-awaited follow-up to the popular Lumix GX1 Micro Four Thirds camera appear to have leaked.

According to an image spotted on Fotomagazine.de and specs reported by 4/3 Rumors, the GX7 will feature a tilting electronic viewfinder, on-sensor image stabilization, a 16- or 18-megapixel sensor, a tilting 3-inch screen, and Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity.

The camera also appears to have taken more than a little influence from Fujifilm's X series, with metal construction and the option of a retro-style silver and black colorway. The leaked image shows a 20mm prime lens mounted on the GX7, suggesting it will be offered as part of a kit.

The GX1 was expected to kick off a new series of enthusiast-focused mirrorless cameras when it launched in 2011 — a spiritual successor to the much-loved GF1, its focus on physical controls in a compact body won it many fans. An update is long overdue, then, but GX1 owners might have to pay more than they're used to. If 4/3 Rumors' report is accurate, the GX7 body alone will sell for €1,000 (about $1,320), whereas the GX1 cost €599.99 ($699.99).

Samsung Galaxy NX - An Android powered mirrorless camera

By SheebaSudeep


Samsung has announced the release of its Galaxy NX Mirrorless Camera ,an interchangeable-lens camera with 3G/4G LTE technology. A mirrorless compact system camera (CSC) with a bridge camera design, it runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and provides Samsung’s impressive connectivity capabilities and the full array of Android system apps.

The idea is to have the capability to take professional-quality images and the Bluetooth 4.0 (LE) and Wi-Fi connectivity to share them directly from anywhere.

This camera comes with

• 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor. It packs in Samsung's DRIMeIV Image processor for imaging and 1.6GHz Pega-Q quad-core for the system processing.
• The camera has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by up another 64GB via microSD card. It comes with a 4,360mAh battery.
• Samsung Galaxy NX also offers 4.8-inch HD LCD display to view images before clicking.
• It comes with an Advanced Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) System with 1/6000 sec shutter speed and 8.6fps shooting. Samsung Galaxy NX camera can be coupled with 13 lenses including the recently announced 10mm F3.5 Fisheye lens.
• Users can also shoot users pictures and movies in 3D with the help of Samsung's 45mm 2D/3D lens.
• This camera offers 30 Smart Modes, which can be employed when selecting imaging settings.


So far there is no word on the pricing of this camera, but the company has announced it will start retailing Galaxy NX camera in UK this summer.