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Pentax x70 – Technical Specifications

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For a compact digital camera with the appearance and high quality features of a sleek DSLR camera, Pentax’s x70 is the perfect option. This fun, fantastic new camera boasts ease of use with strong shooting options such as shutter priority and metered manual modes, sensor-movement Shake Reduction, fast operation and a high quality zoom lens. From sports to every-day shooting to landscape, the Pentax x70 can provide you with the best image every time.

Some of the strong qualities of this fancy digital camera include:

  • 24X optical Megazoom Lens
  • High Image Quality
  • 2.7 Inch Colour LCD Monitor
  • Shake Reduction
  • High-speed Continuous Shooting Mode
  • Fast Face Detection
  • Movie Capture in HD
  • Multi-mode Exposure System
  • Auto Picture Mode

Do not hesitate to visit Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood to find out more about the Pentax x70 and it’s great features.

Nikon & NASA – Travelling To Space

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Nikon has proudly annouced that NASA has placed an order for eleven Nikon D3S digital SLR cameras along with seven AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses to be used for intricate photographic documentation. The camera and lenses will be carried on the Space Shuttle and used to photograph activities at the International Space Station (ISS) in the future.

The Nikon based equipment used at NASA has had no specific modifications; verifying that the products are diverse and of a high quality. Since 1971, Nikon has worked alongside NASA, supplying necessary equipment in order to capture the best images possible. To date, NASA has captured more than 700,000 photos using Nikon equipment that has been carried into space. 

So, if you are on the hunt for a camera that wil capture each and every fine detail at the best quality, the team at Kirk’s Cameras incourages you to come on in to our Ringwood store and have a look at the Nikon D3S today!

Pentax K-x – The Specifications

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The Pentax K-x is a new DSLR camera with a twist – it comes in 4 different, vibrant colours! For the avid photographer who is a little creative and wants something that stands out, the Pentax K-x is a fantastic option. But that’s not all – this exciting new camera doesn’t just look good, it’s also packed with amazingly high quality features that can make anyone look like a pro!

The Pentax K-x has a huge, high resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor, featuring sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture. A large 2.7 inch LCD screen features Live View with contrast, phase difference and Face Detection. You are readily able to capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution at 24 frames per second cinematic frame rate.
 
The body of the Pentax K-x is highly compact, the design allowing for complete one handed operation and comfort when travelling or on the move. To keep it artistic, creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects that are highly user-friendly.
 
If you are one who loves sport, or needs to photograph the kids at footy on the weekend, this camera is perfect for you. Fast 4.7 frames per second capture any speed, whilst a responsive 11 point wide angle  autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects. You are able to capture up to almost two thousand shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries – and we all know they’re just sitting around the house!

So, to find out more about the Pentax K-x, give Kirk’s Cameras a call today, and speak to a camera professional about our DSLR range.

Nikon D3X – The Specs!

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    The Nikon D3X is one of Nikon’s most popular DSLR cameras – recently winning many awards with its precision, style and quality. With a huge 24.5 effective megapixels, the D3X delivers images of striking quality and resolution. This exciting new camera uses a Nikon FX-format CMOS imaging sensor with an imaging area equivalent to 35mm film. 
    The Nikon D3X was designed to meet the demands of serious professionals, such as studio photographers, for whom exquisite detail is a vital part of their work. It’s perfect for the broadest range of detailed work, from fashion and product shootings, to weddings, architecture, landscapes and large poster production. It shares the robust body structure of the Nikon D3, for superior mobility and operation in virtually any shooting environment, indoors or out.
    Here are a few specifics about the camera that will get any photography lover excited:

  • Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 24.5 megapixels
  • Wide sensitivity range starting at ISO 100
  • New EXPEED-based image processing
  • High-speed performance meets the most rigorous professional demands
  • Realizing reliable auto control: Scene Recognition System
  • AF system employing high-density 51-point AF
  • Superior durability
  • High-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with approx. 920k¬-dots (VGA), 170° wide-viewing angle and reinforced glass
  • Two Live View modes available
  • Picture Control System
  • Active D-Lighting — reproducing brightness as you see it
  • Electronic virtual horizon
  • UDMA-compatible memory card double slot
  • GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)

Come on in to Kirk’s Cameras today and we will give you a demonstration of this high quality DSLR camera!

A Look At The Technical Features Of The Canon EOS 450D

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If you are on the lookout for a compact digital SLR with the capabilities of a larger model, look no further! Canon has released a new compact DSLR – the twelve megapixel EOS 450D. This camera has been all the rage in our Ringwood store, with many questions being asked, so lets have a brief look at some of the specifications!

On the surface the EOS 450D is a very similar camera to the previous EOS 400D, however there are various significant improvements. These include a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, enabling photographers to take that clear, precise and professional image they desire. The EOS 450D has a whopping 3 inch LCD monitor, to view and edit all of your beautifully taken photos in fantastic quality.  The camera comes with a traditional inbuilt pop-up flash, to excite any avid photographer.

The EOS 450D is essentially a camera designed primarily to be refined and improved. The battery life is now of a higher capacity, and the viewfinder is larger than it has ever been. The Live View now includes both AF modes – contrast detect and passive. And, of course, the range of in camera editing options are endless, enabling you to chop and change as much as you like onboard and have your pictures ready to print!

Come on down to Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood, and we will give you a demonstration of this fanastic camera, and advise you of all of the accessories you will need!

Does High Resolution Give Better Image Quality?

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Image quality is one of the most important aspects to consider when purchasing a digital camera - if not the most important. Every photographer, no matter what experience level, wants to have those beautiful, sharp photos, but does higher resolution make the image quality better?

It is important to firstly understand what image resolution is. Image resolution describes the detail a photo or image holds. The higher the resolution – the better the detail within your photo. Resolution can be measured in a number of ways, however most typically via megapixels, and the more megixels you have the higher the image detail or resolution.

So, essentially, image quality based on higher resolution is very dependent on the photographers desired outcome. If you wish to have a a sharp and detailed image, then certainly, the higher the resolution the better the image quality. However, if you are quite an expressive or artistic photographer, you may feel that image quality is not necessarily a measure of the sharpness and detail of the picture – it may be, to you, that colour or richness defines the image quality. 

It is also very dependent on your camera and its megapixels, meaning that the less megapixels your camera has the lower the resolution and therefore the image quality. This is often based heavily on the amount of money you spend on your camera – typically a more expensive camera will have more megapixels or higher resolution in general. At Kirk’s Cameras we can guide you as to which cameras have the best resolution for the best prices – so give us a call or come on in!