Showing posts with label leica lens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leica lens. Show all posts

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 camera phone with a 4K video

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New Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1. Image: electronista.com
Panasonic, a Japanese electronics giant that we are familiar with their wide range products such as home appliances, LED TVs, digital cameras, and other high-tech products apparently tempted to enter the market of smartphones. Though Panasonic ever fails to grab the market with Eluga smartphones. But now, Panasonic re-try with more sophisticated products, the Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1. Panasonic surprised the gathered press at Photokina press conference by revealing the Lumix DMC-CM1. Would you also be surprised if you see the physical shape and real feaaturs of this hybrid smartphone? 

The Lumix DMC-CM1 camera-phone runs Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. Although Panasonic CM1 has been equipped with a variety of advanced features, the main attraction of this phone is the camera. Not surprisingly, the Lumix Smart Camera CM1 could become a major competitor of Samsung Galaxy K Zoom which has been circulating in various electronic stores.

Panasonic Lumix CM1 is basically a compact camera that is equipped with a sensor size of 1 inch and has a function as a smartphone. The Lumix CM1 camera is equipped with a measuring sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels, which combined with Leica lens with an aperture of f / 2.8 at the back of the phone. If you look at the first glance, the Panasonic Lumix CM1 is more akin to a thin camera rather than a smartphone. If you carry this gadget, then your friends will surely be curious to take a closer look at the Panasonic Lumix CM1.

Key Specifications of Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1:


Size: 135.4 x 68 x 21.1mm
Weight: 204g
Display: 4.7-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Camera: 20-megapixel, MOS Sensor, F2.8 / 28mm Leica DC, 4K video
Camera Processor: Venus Engine
Processor: Qualcomm MSM8974AB 2.3GHz Quad–Core
RAM: 2GB
Connectivity: 3G, 4G LTE (Cat4), GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS
Internal Storage: 16GB, microSD slot for 128GB more
Battery: 2600mAh

In addition to functioning as a smartphone and can be maximized to create brilliant pictures, then you will be surprised with video capabilities on this Lumix CM1. You could make a movie or a video clip with the very latest high resolution, namely 4K video at the speed of 15fps. If required, the Panasonic Lumix CM1 is also capable of recording full HD 1080p video at 30fps. It is remarkable, you've got two high resolution options.
 
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Panasonic Lumix CM1 camera phone. Image: loadthegame.com
In its functionality as a smartphone, you will be fascinated with this Panasonic Lumix CM1. This hybrid smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset 801, which carry the quad-core processor speed of 2.3 GHz Krait 400. And also combined with 2GB of RAM memory, graphics processor and is supported by a highly qualified Adreaon 330, and 16GB of storage. Snapping a lot of pictures or shooting 4K video you'll be glad of the microSD card support.

For connectivity, you do not need to worry, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 supports 4G LTE networks. It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage, which is expandable up to 128GB (via microSD card). To accompany you in various activities, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM is powered by 2600mAh battery. It seems you have to carry a large capacity Powerbank in any of your activities, so you do not lack power, especially if you are active to take pictures, make videos, coupled with the thrill you to surf the Internet, or see important news on famous sites . Not to mention if you maximize the Lumix DMC-CM1 is to talk with Line, WhatsApp or BlackBerry Messenger with friends, family or your BBM Group.
 
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The camera function on the Panasonic DMC-CM1. Image: slashgear.com
You will also be comfortable with the Lumix CM1 screen on this, because Panasonic Lumix CM1 equip with a screen measuring 4.7 inches with full HD resolution, so you enjoy the sharpness of the screen at a density of 1920 x 1080 pixels. 

You can casually reply to any important incoming messages on this smartphone, or when you play a video, and make edits on your photos. For your information, the Panasonic Lumix CM1 is supported by comprehensive connectivity, which is 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. With all the facilities that you are free to send or exchange variety of important data, pictures or videos, as per your requirements.

You will also be comfortable with the Lumix CM1 screen on this, because Panasonic Lumix CM1 equip with a screen measuring 4.7 inches with full HD resolution, so you enjoy the sharpness of the screen at a density of 1920 x 1080 pixels. You can casually reply to any important incoming messages on this smartphone, or when you play a video, and make edits on your photos.

For your information, the Panasonic Lumix CM1 is supported by comprehensive connectivity, which is 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. With all the facilities that you are free to send or exchange variety of important data, pictures or videos, as per your requirements. Even if you are very curious, and eager to have a smartphone camera, you will be able to buy it in November 2014 at a price of US$ 1,163. If you do not need 4K resolution, you can choose Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or Oppo N1.

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Monday, November 2, 2015

Leica C is a fancy camera with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC

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Leica C Dark Red and Light Gold. Image: m43gear.com
Discover Leica C a fancy camera for celebrity and serious photographer. 

Leica Camera AG (a German company) is known as the maker of the famous camera lens with high quality, but we also know about the camera manufactured by Leica. Leica Camera is collected and used by many celebrities such as movie stars, artists and wealthy people. 

Leica cameras are often made unique, retro, and there are several types that are made in limited editions. Some models of Leica cameras are also create camera together with other luxury brand and other famous fashion products. Leica camera prices in general over a thousand US dollars. 

Leica's reputation as a maker of lenses and materials used on each camera, making the price of the Leica camera is more expensive than other brands with similar specifications. Leica X Vario Black for example selling for about US $ 3.139 with key specifications: Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH, CMOS sensor, APS-C size (23.6 x 15.7 mm) with 16.5/16.2 million pixels , MP4 format video recording, and of course can be for shooting manually. This camera is on par with the Sony DSC-RX100M2 Cyber-Shot Black with a price of about $ 769.99 or Canon PowerShot G16 is priced around US$ 469 or Pentax Ricoh GR with a price range of US$ 759.95.

Leica C Dark Red and Light Gold is made for lovers of luxury

If you object to a price above a thousand dollars, but you want to be part of a unique user, so on this occasion we can see the Leica C Dark Red with prices around US$ 779.95. With the price of "affordable", let's look at this camera feature so that you feel "special effects" were spread by the elite users like movie stars and other famous celebrities.

Leica C Dark Red or Light Gold is an enthusiast compact with a 12MP 1/1.7" MOS sensor, 28-200mm equivalent F2.0-5.9 zoom, and built-in 200k dot EVF, which it's calling simply the Leica C (Typ 112). If the specs look familiar, that's because this is essentially Leica's reworking of the Panasonic DMC-LF1.  It offers such goodies as Full HD movie recording, optical image stabilization, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, and RAW format recording. It'll be available in October with a choice of two rather fetching finishes, 'Dark Red' and 'Light Gold'.

In the press release mentions that The Leica C is the first Leica camera to feature an integrated Wi-Fi and Near Field Connection (NFC) module. This module allows the wireless transfer of images and videos to tablets and smartphones via a Wi-Fi connection. To use this feature, all users have to do is download the Leica Image Shuttle C app and install it on their iOS or Android device. The photographer can then connect to a Wi-Fi network and the image transfer can begin. Another highlight of this technology is that the Wi-Fi in combination with the app Enables remote control of the Leica C from a smartphone or tablet-ticularly practical for remote-release photography and shooting with the self-timer.

Great for low light condition

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Leica C luxurious and captivating. Image: digitaltrends.com
Leica C features a superb zoom lens, which offers almost unlimited opportunities for creative expression, even in low light. At the same time, the 7x zoom is outstanding for capturing intimate portraits, expansive interiors, and fascinating landscapes. 

The Leica C has an unusually large sensor for a pocket-sized camera, guaranteeing wonderfully sharp pictures with outstanding contrast.  The Leica C captures everything including tiny details because of its extremely fast autofocus and ability to shoot up to ten frames per second in continuous shooting mode. Of course this camera is suitable to accompany you on vacation or a variety of other activities. 

This camera also features a full-HD video, so you can be creative to make a movie or a video clip in high resolution. The 3 "camera monitor offers photographers complete control during the exposure and recording. The camera's integrated viewfinder is an additional aid to composition and assessment of scenes in brightly lit Situations. Videos and still pictures alike can be creatively processed either in the camera or with the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom professional imaging software supplied with the camera.

The Leica C which is available in two finishes, light gold or dark red features an integrated Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication (NFC), a first for Leica compact cameras plus a high performance zoom lens and a larger sensor. The Leica C. Small enough to fit in a pocket, the Leica C offers a sophisticated feature package in an impressively stylish design, making it the ideal camera for discerning photographers and aficionados of exquisite design.
 
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Leica C VS Panasonic LF1. Image: snapsort.com
This camera can you compare with the Panasonic LF1. Indeed, The Leica C matches the LF1 exactly in specs. It has a 1/1.7-inch 12.8-megapixel MOS sensor, 7x (28-200mm) f/2-5.9 optical zoom lens, 3-inch LCD, electronic viewfinder, and Wi-Fi with NFC support. 

As you know, the price of Panasonic LF1 only about US$ 499, while for Leica C you should have to spend money of US$ 779.95.  If the Leica name and unique design aren’t enough to justify the extra $200, you can always get the Panasonic LF1. But Leica does throw in a copy of Adobe Lightroom, which actually makes the Leica C a good value for the money. According to Pop Photo, the body and accessories are created by Audi Design. The accessories include matching “fashion” bags, straps and cases.

Although you will find commonality of technology and features, on both cameras, but you'll consider some of the other advantages of additional accessories and software included in the package that you will buy, as well as the design and color of the Leica C is more complete and more interesting than Panasonic LF1. Of course up to you, whether you will choose to follow the lifestyle of celebrities, or you are more concerned with the price factor, which is Panasonic LF1 more affordable than Leica C.


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The PANASONIC Lumix LX100 pamper your eyes with 4K video

In the old days, especially in the era of analog cameras, then the chances of novice photographers to have advanced camera is very sad. Why? 

Because the price of the SLR cameras are very expensive, especially the type of full-frame camera. Now, the beginners have a wider choice. This is because almost all the features and advanced technology can also be applied to the compact-system camera, so have a price that is more friendly to your wallet.
 
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New Panasonic Lumix LX100. Image: bhp.photovideo.com
Is it true, most photographers are now leaving the compact camera, and switch to using a DSLR camera?

The compact-system camera users reportedly turned away from a compact camera, since the camera has a larger sensor DSLR, moreover supported a variety of manual settings. The photographer looks more professional feel when using a DSLR camera.

This assumption may be true, but thanks to technology that is always developed, you also can enjoy the sophistication and advanced features in a compact-system cameras. Therefore, Panasonic also did not hesitate to produce a compact camera, and optimistic to the launch of Panasonic Lumix LX100Panasonic also remain loyal to use Leica lens on this camera, so you get an accurate and sharp lens. So, what are the features that can be enjoyed on the Lumix LX 100's?

Panasonic Lumix LX100 key specifications:


16MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor (Up to 12.7MP used)
24-75mm equiv. F1.7-2.8 lens
Multi-aspect feature maintains diagonal angle-of-view at 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9
Venus Engine from DMC-GH4 and DMC-FZ1000
11 fps continuous shooting (6.5 with C-AF)
4K video recording at 30p, Full HD at 60p
HD-resolution electronic viewfinder (1280 x 720 pixels)
Aperture and control dials around lens, shutter speed dial on top plate
3" 921k dot LCD
In-camera Raw conversion
Wi-Fi with NFC

Differs from most compact cameras, the Panasonic the Lumix LX100 comes with a large sensor, even the 4K video recording capability. Of course the Lumix LX 100 is a challenge for DSLR cameras. Now you can enjoy a compact camera with a large sensor, even can be maximized to make videos in high definition resolution, 4K video. If the video or film that you take with the Lumix LX100 displayed on TV with 4K resolution, which is commonly called Ultra-HD television, can you imagine how beautiful these video that you will see on a Ultra HD TV.
 
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Panasonic Lumix LX 100 with Leica lens. Image: highsnobiety.com
The LX100 is equipped with a Panasonic the Lumix Four Thirds size sensor with an effective resolution 12,8MP. This sophisticated camera lens 24-75mm, even has supported a new autofocus system. 

The Lumix LX100 has ISO up to 25600. As mentioned above, this high-end compact camera offers the ability to record video or UHD 4K (3,840 x 2,160), and also Full HD (1920 x 1080), so you have two choices resolution , let's say you do not have Ultra HD television.

The the Lumix LX100 is scheduled to be available in a choice of black and silver starting in October 2014 If you want to have an ultra compact camera, which is definitely smaller than a DSLR camera, then the LX 100 can be your top choice. With the smaller size, it will not weigh on your trip to Bali while on holiday, or when you need a camera for business travel.

The camera is also very fun to use for family events or social gatherings. Panasonic the Lumix LX100 you can buy for around $ 800. Before you decide to buy it, you can compare with the Samsung Nx1, which is also equipped with similar capabilities, 4K (DCI 4K & UHD) video recording using H.265 codec. Or you can also compare the the Lumix LX100 with Canon PowerShot G7 X, which is even equipped with a 20MP 1 "-type BSI CMOS sensor.

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