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The Canon EOS 5D Mark III – Specs and Review

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Canon’s venerable 5D series has been going strong for around eight years now, starting with the original 5D back in 2005. The first 5D was unlike any DSLR that preceded it, compact yet with a full-frame 12.8 megapixel sensor that produced images of incredible resolution. Eight years on, and the resolution has been bumped up to an impressive 22.3 megapixels. Coupled with an ISO range of 100 to 25600 (allowing for some amazingly detailed shot in low light conditions), a 61-point AF system and a 6 fps shooting rate, the 5D Mark III is a beast to behold. But, how does it actually fare as a usable camera?

The 5D Mark III, as with its predecessors, is quite compact for a DSLR of its specifications. It’s generally though to feel solid, consistent with the sturdy built quality of Canon’s upper-tier range of cameras. The Mark III’s LCD panel, slightly larger than that of its predecessor, boasts an even higher resolution, making on-screen option-flicking simple and lining up shots easy.

Movie mode on the Mark III is a standout feature. Shooting 1080p video is a breeze – for the average ‘prosumer’, it effectively eliminates the need for a standalone HD digital video camera. There’s also a built-in headphone jack for monitoring audio as well as different movie compression options to give you added flexibility with your storage.

The 61-point AF system is in a class of its own, making for highly-details shots that really make the most of the Mark III’s high-res sensor. Combines with the right lens, Canon’s 5D Mark III is an outstanding choice for those looking for a top-class, affordable camera. If like to know more about or to purchase a 5D Mark III, drop into Kirk’s Camera Supply today!

New Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

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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

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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!

Canon Legria HFR106 HD Technical Specifications

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If you are looking for a light-weight, simple yet effective and high quality HD video camera, Canon has the answer for you. The new Legria HFR106 has everything that you will require in order to capture life’s greatest moments on film; from sporting events to weddings to simple day-to-day living. Many of our customers here at Kirk’s Cameras have been interested to find out more, so read on to hear all about the technical specifications of this clever digital video camera.

The Canon Legria HFR106 is highly compact and incredibly light-weight – weighing a tiny 270g. This video camera will fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, without weighing you down. This compact camera offers full HD video recording for all of your needs, with a genuine Canon 1/5.5 inch HD CMOS Sensor, 20x Optical Zoom and recording that is delivered directly to your SDHC/SD card. Here are some more specifications especially for you:

- Dual Flash Memory
Records video directly to memory card. Up to 12hrs 15min with 32GB SDHC Card
- Fast Capture and Processing
True Progressive 1/5.5″ HD CMOS sensor for fast capture and processing and low power consumption
- HD Video Lens and Zoom
High precision aspheric video lens with 20x zoom
- High Speed Processing
DiG!C DV III image processor for high speed and quality processing of HD data
- Intelligent Auto and Face Detection
The camera automatically recognises the optimal shooting settings based on your environment (31 scenes)
- Internal Down Conversion
Convert HD video to SD video for easy uploading and burning
- Dynamic Image Stability
Perfect when shooting while on the movie
- Sharp Focusing on Demand
Instant Auto Focus for crisp and quick re-focus to ensure optimum HD footage
- Video Snapshot v2
Capture a 2, 4 or 8 second series of video and create engaging movies from a sequence of these clips and play it back to music.

Come on in to Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood to ask an expert and find out more today!

Sony Bloggie HD Pocket Video

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A whole new generation of hand-held digital cameras, the Sony Bloggie HD Pocket Video is sure to excite photographers of all generations and skill levels. This tiny portable unit allows users to capture, upload and share all of the action and adventure of your day to day lives – easily slipping back into the comfort of your pocket!

The Bloggie is able to capture footage in full High Definition, guaranteeing you will gain the highest quality results possible. Capture life from any angle with a unique 270 degrees swivel lens or flip the lens around towards you and film you and your friends having fun. The Bloggie will also happily take portraits when necessary at the best quality. It is simple, and will make you look like a pro in no time flat!

Not only is the Bloggie a smart, useful digi-cam, it looks great too! With a sleek, mobile phone like appearance and the option of four gender-friendly colours, the camera is perfect for all situations. A large 2.4 inch LCD screen and flip design are feaured to cater for even the most style-concious of consumers.

Share memories, update your blog or post to favourite websites in a few clicks with built-in PMB Portable software. Simply insert the USB arm on your Bloggie into a PC or Mac. The software and functionality of bloggie has been designed to link up perfectly with the world’s most popular video uploading sites including YouTube and Facebook.

Give Kirk’s Cameras a call today or come in and visit to find out more about the Sony Bloggie.

A Closer Look At The Canon EOS 7D

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The Canon EOS 7D is making waves in the photography world – as a fantastic option for those semi-professional camera enthusiasts to take high quality images at a professional level. With its vast array of customisable settings, fancy features and helpful extras, this fantastic DSLR can make anyone with a clue look like a professional photographer.

In terms of weight and carrying the Canon EOS 7D, it is not difficult, however not light weight alike many new DSLR cameras on the market at current. Its stainless steel and polycarbonate body weighs 820 grams without a lens; meaning that you will need a secure, sturdy camera bag to keep it safe and protected at all times when not in use.

Despite weight and appearance, the Canon EOS 7D is a modern DSLR marvel for semi-professionals – incorporating some of the highest quality features available to date. The Canon EOS 7D is the first Canon DSLR camera to feature two D!GIC 4 Image Processors; this giving the camera a large speed boost in order to take 8 JPEG images per second for up to 90 photos. Using this technology also speeds up Live View, for tose who are not so savvy with a viewfinder.

What is also very impressive about the Canon EOS 7D’s features is the 19 cross-type points of autofocus and the boost to its light sensitivity - now ranging from 100 to 6400 ISO and can be pushed out to 12,800 ISO if required. Image noise is also improved in this DSLR camera, with little noise evident even in photos taken at 1600 ISO.

Even with all of these exciting technical features, the Canon EOS 7D is obtaining most of its popularity via the full High-Definition video shooting mode – which the DSLR handles perfectly well. Video can be recorded at a full HD rate of 1080p and at 30, 25 or 24 frames per second for smooth results. The in-built microphone is sufficient, however some professionals may feel the need to use an external microphone. The Canon EOS 7D, when used well, can capture extremely high-quality, film like video in a matter of seconds.

In addition, a Picture Style button on the back of the camera lets you switch between nine different creative colour styles in a quick fasion. A Q button shows your current settings on the screen, and if you press the RAW/JPEG button and the camera will take the following photo in both formats. Clicking on the Info Button twice brings a digital level onto the screen to ensure the horizon appears as it should in your landscape photos.

So, if you are looking for a semi-professional digital SLR camera the Canon EOS 7D is perfect for you. Come on in to Kirk’s Cameras today, and we will give you a demonstration and some more facts about this great DSLR.

A Look At The Specs – Canon Legria FS200 Flash Video

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The Legria FS200 is Canon’s smallest, most stylish Standard Definition digital video camera ever. This video camera is packed with 41x zoom, high quality sensor and photos, Quick Start, Quick Charge Intelligent lithium battery, microphone socket and all the great benefits of a camera that will last into the future. It’s great to take away, to the kid’s footy match, or simply to have – capturing the exciting moments in life. Let’s look at some of the specifications of this brand new digicam…

  • Records over 3 hours in highest quality video to a 16GB SDHC card
  • Encorporates a Canon lens with 41x Advanced zoom
  • 800k Sensor & DiG!C DV II Processor
  • Large 2.7 inch LCD display that includes backlight and brightness controls
  • Real Widescreen is standard
  • Quick Start via LCD display for instant recording and power save

    • The Canon Legria FS200 promotes ease of use, combined with fantastic quality imaging. The video camera comes with a Battery Pack, Power Adapter, USB 2.0 Hi Speed, Solution Disk DVSD V30.0, Pixela ImageMixer 3.SE and a remote control. At Kirk’s, we are sure this will get you on your way to capturing your life on camera, so come on in and visit today!

    Olympus EP-1 Specifications

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    Olympus’s new EP-1 camera has hit stores, and many of our customers are keen to discover the specifications of this new digital SLR camera. A small, compact and attractive camera, the EP-1 possesses the features and abilities of a more bulky and heavy DSLR camera. Let’s have a look at some of the technicalities of this wonderful camera…

    12.3 Megapixel – The EP-1 includes a 12.3 megapixel sensor, allowing photographers to capture both still images and video with precise and sharp image quality. The EP-1′s sensor takes a rich, colourful picture that will more than satisfy any photographer.

    HD Movie recording – The EP-1 is able to capture video footage in full High Definition, and – hand in hand with the sensor – takes a spectacular move, beyond the quality of many camcorders.

    Interchangeable lenses – The EP-1, despite its size, has the option of interchangable lenses. Users can make the most of this pocketable camera, however still alternate their lenses to suit their needs and levels of ability.

    3 inch LCD – The LCD screen included on the EP-1 is a large 3 inches wide, with low resolution, and its viewing angle is that of 176 degrees.

    There are many more exciting new features included in the Olympus EP-1. A few other specifications include:

    ISO 6400 (max)

    Built In Image Stabiliser

    Come and visit Kirk’s Cameras or give us a call, and we can give you the low-down on some more of the Olympus EP-1′s elaborate and exciting new specs!