Posts Tagged ‘cameras’
New Update For the Canon 5D Mark II
Canon has an update on the network – the 2.8-firmware for the EOS 5D Mark II. As with all software updates from the cameras, it solves some problems detected. Specifically, fix a problem which is that the videos are sometimes not recorded in the registered mode in the settings of the camera or the shutter is not firing when it should under certain circumstances. Has also been fixed that caused a phenomenon be given over-exposure when shooting with Live View enabled.
The detailed description of all the improvements found on this page. Today in English but we assume that tomorrow will be available in Spanish. On the page, as usual, is every step instructions on how to download and the patch in the camera.
We recall that the previous update caused some problems and that the manufacturer was forced to release a new patch for two days by correcting any new errors. Hopefully this time it happens.
Update for Sony α900 and α850
Sony has released a firmware update for its cameras and Sony α850 Sony α900. With this improvement, the manufacturer reports that the auto focus is fast and responsive, thanks to improved engine control and detection AF in-focus distance of objects smarter than before.
The creative options are enriched with a broader range of values of exposure compensation (EV) is going to be ± 5EV.
Has also increased the exposure bracketing range from up to 4.0EV (three shots-2EV, 0EV, +2 EV) to a maximum of 6.0EV (-3EV, 0EV, +3 EV).
Similarly, a new menu option to activate the shutter release even when the camera body does not detect any lens attached. This feature is useful for specialized applications such as astrophotography, where the camera is attached to a telescope.
New Lumix DMC-GF2
Panasonic has officially launched its new Lumix camera, the DMC-GF2. This new model has reduced its size by about 19% and weight by 7% when compared with its predecessor DMC-GF1.
It comes with a Live MOS sensor 12.1 megapixels and the Venus Engine that offers Full HD video at 50i 1920 x 1080 AVCHD format.
The body of the GF2, available in black, white and red is aluminum and while the camera is slim and compact, the handle is designed to ensure a perfect fit.
The camera offers touchscreen control over the screen that allows, for example, focus on the subject simply by touching the LCD.
Contrast AF system used by the Lumix DMC-GF2 is very fast according to the manufacturer’s claims. Users can choose from a wide range of AF modes, including multi-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking.
The GF2 manual focus, you can enlarge part of a photo to watch them at 1x, 5x or 10x and the captured images can be played on screen by enlarging up to 16 times.
According to the manufacturer, thanks to noise reduction system that employs two noise-canceling (3D NR NR and C) are captured sharp images and natural-looking even when using a high ISO sensitivity, the camera adjusts from 100 to 6,400.
As for image processing, the Intelligent Resolution technology is another feature of the Venus Engine FHD. With this technology, 3 areas – the contours, areas of texture detail and smooth gradation areas – are automatically detected. The edges are effectively improve to have more clarity as there is a moderate emphasis to the areas of texture to look more detailed.
Intelligent Control D-range (Intelligent Dynamic Range Control) optimizes the exposure for each of the parts of the image, avoiding both the black shadows and brightly lit areas.
Like the rest of the system cameras Lumix G Micro Four Thirds it is equipped with a dust reduction system with a vertical vibration of about 50,000 times per second that repels dust and other particles.
The new Lumix can record videos in high resolution 1920 x 1080p Full HD at 50i, or high definition at 1280 × 720 at 60p in AVCHD (MPEG-4 / H.264). Thanks to a direct button placed at the top of the camera, the user can immediately start recording video without any adjustment.
Of course, the camera has all sorts of automatic controls including 17 scene modes and eight preset color effects – Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Film, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette.