Olympus E-620 DSLR - Specifications

Posted by admin | Camera Review/Information, DSLRs | Friday 21 May 2010 11:28 am

The Olympus E-620 combines the technical sophistication required by pros with easy-to-use functions desired by amateurs. Claiming the title of the world’s smallest and lightest creative D-SLR with built-in image stabilisation, this new camera is bound to do the job!  Ambitious photographers everywhere can now take creativity to a whole new level - without spending years completing training!

Here are just a few of the specifications of this DSLR camera:

• Art Filters, Multiple Exposure, Wireless Flash, Multi-Aspect
• Comfortable Live View thanks to high-speed contrast AF
• Free-angle 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD
• 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
• Built-in IS with max. 4 EV steps efficiency
• 7-point Twin AF (5 cross points)
• Optical viewfinder with approx 95% field of view and approx 0.96x magnification
• Small and light-weight body
• Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Auto white balance control
• Reliable Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system
• Built-in flash (GN12)
• Wireless flash control in up to 3 groups
• Illuminated buttons
• AE/AF lock functionality for individual customisation
• ISO 100-3200 for wide-ranging sensitivity
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface
• High-speed data writing and lossless RAW compression for quick processing
• Simultaneous writing of RAW and JPEG
• 23 shooting modes (5 Exposure Modes, 5 Creative Modes, 13 Scene Select Modes)

If you want to know more, or would like a demonstration, be sure to get in touch with the friendly team here at Kirk’s Cameras today!

Nikon’s D60 DSLR - Technical Specifications

Posted by admin | Camera Review/Information, DSLRs | Friday 21 May 2010 11:03 am

One of Nikon’s best sellers, the D60 is a great way to step up from an entry-level DSLR camera. With it’s sleek design and stylish appearance, this DSLR will have you clicking away like a professional in no time! The team at Kirk’s Cameras have put together a list of the D60’s main features:

  • Compact body
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED concept
  • Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System
  • Active D-Lighting
  • Advanced three-point AF system
  • Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
  • Quick 0.19-second power-up
  • Fast continuous shooting mode enables up to 100 JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller)
  • Retouch Options - including Quick Retouch, Stop-motion Movie and NEF (RAW) Processing
  • A large 2.5-in. LCD monitor with viewing angle of approximately 170 degrees in all directions
  • Eye Sensor system - turns off the LCD monitor automatically when you look through the viewfinder
  • Viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition
  • Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery that allows up to 500 images
  • Eight Digital Vari-Programs that adjust camera settings automatically for scene-specific pictures
  • Built-in flash with Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control
  • Included Nikon ViewNX software
  • Capture NX software (optional)

For more information, do not hesitate to call or visit Kirk’s Cameras today! We have all of your DSLR needs - from lenses to accessories and much more!

New Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Posted by admin | Camera Review/Information, Digital Cameras | Friday 21 May 2010 10:52 am

If you are after a point-and-shoot digital camera that can offer a variety of clever options, Canon’s new PowerShot SX210 IS is perfect for you! This fantastic new compact super-zoom camera raises the bar in high-zoom, wide-angle photography like nothing before! Available in a funky, stylish design - with colours to suit any taste - this excellent camera promises great results!

Boasting a Canon wide-angle 14x zoom lens, 14.1 megapixels and DIGIC 4 processing, the PowerShot SX210 IS is a versatile compact camera that offers flexibility for use on any occasion. Ideal for shooting in incredible detail, the stunning stills are also complemented by high-quality 720p HD video with a huge zoom and stereo sound – all in a sleek, pocket-friendly metal body - great for travel!

The 28mm wide-angle lens makes the new addition to the PowerShot range great for capturing landscapes in high resolution, while its powerful 14x optical zoom provides a 392mm maximum equivalent focal length. Canon’s advanced optical Image Stabilizer also accurately assists camera shake, delivering blur-free images at all focal lengths and in low light. 

A new 3 inch widescreen PureColor II G LCD features a 230,000-dot resolution, displaying images with pin-sharp clarity - very important for a digital camera such as this. Smart Auto with Scene Detection Technology makes it easy for users to get outstanding pictures in all conditions whilst Motion Detection Technology combats image blur by monitoring camera shake.

This new camera is an exciting one, so be sure to check out a demonstration at Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood today!

Nikon Coolpix S3000 - Specifications & More

Posted by admin | Camera Review/Information | Friday 21 May 2010 10:32 am

The new Nikon Coolpix S3000 is sure to excite even the most amateur of photographers. The S3000 is tiny in size and weight - but do not be fooled; this camera packs a powerful punch! Not only does it fit snugly in your pocket, you’ll be pulling it out every five minutes to show your friends! The sleek, ultra-slim design makes it a cute, stylish item to take with you - anywhere!

The Coolpix S3000 is an extremely portable, compact and slim 19mm body with a wide-angle 4× optical zoom NIKKOR lens - following closey behind some of Nikon’s entry level DSLR cameras. If you are looking for the next step in digital cameras this is the one for you! The camera is available in variety of fashionable - and sensible! - colours to suit any personality and any gender.

Here are just a few specifications of this wonderful camera:
- 12 Megapixels
- Wide-angle 4× optical zoom NIKKOR lens
- Smart portrait mode for consistently beautiful portraits (Skin softening, Face-priority AF, Smile timer, Blink proof, Blink warning, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix)
- Four features that effectively prevent or reduce blur caused by camera shake and subject movement (Electronic vibration reduction, Support for high sensitivities, Motion detection, Nikon’s own best shot selector)
- High ISO 3200 capability at any image size up to its maximum of 4000 x 3000 pixels
- 2.7 Inch LCD screen
- Movie shooting at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound

Come on in to Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood today to find out more about this clever, stylish camera - we guarantee we can help you out!