Tag Archives: ISO

Fujifilm’s Finepix JZ700 compact shoots for speed with 8 fps burst, 200 fps video

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Camera makers seem to be scrambling to equip their compact models with wireless options, all the better to work with the smartphones that are trying to replace them. Fujifilm’s taking a different tack with the 14-megapixel FinePix JZ700 by going f…


Sony introduces Cyber-shot HX50V, a small and light 30x superzoom

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There exists a type of photographer who can’t quite get by with a pocketable compact, but also hesitates to commit to a full-size (and pricey) DSLR rig. This shooter is all too familiar with the superzoom — and Sony’s latest 30x model may just of…


Panasonic Lumix GF6 announced for the US, shipping in June for $600

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Panasonic’s latest entry-level Micro Four Thirds cam appears to follow the design language (and perhaps usability) of its GF predecessors, but at least it’s got WiFi, right? We’ll hold out on passing further judgement until we have the camera in hand…


Samsung NX1100 ILC now shipping for $600 with bundled Lightroom 4

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Samsung’s quietly introduced replacement for the NX1000, the NX1100, just hit stores today with a $600 price tag. The camera, which sports a 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, 921k-dot, 3-inch LCD, 8 fps RAW and JPEG shooting, a top sensitivity of ISO 12,80…


HTC One’s dual-membrane microphones promise to record superior audio

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No one’s expecting their smartphone microphones to record studio quality audio, but you would still want it to handle the task without completely destroying your recording. After all, there are some things you can’t record twice and you would hate for precious memories to be tainted by audio that you can’t make out. HTC decided [...]


Nikon D7100 announced for March with new 24MP sensor, 51 AF points, and weather sealing

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Having already upgraded its entry-level and mid-range DSLR cameras to a 24-megapixel resolution, Nikon is today completing the set by introducing the 24.1-megapixel D7100 for the high end of its consumer offering. The new came…


Nikon unveils lightweight, full-frame D600 DSLR — hands-on and low-light samples (video)

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We’ve been watching out for the D600 since images leaked a couple of months ago, and today it’s been made official: a full-frame DSLR that’s priced ever-so-slightly closer to the reach of mortals (read: “high-end enthusiasts”) who perhaps can’t claim…


Nikon D3200 pics appear on Flickr, make a slightly noisy entrance

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Ahead of getting trigger happy with a fully-working D3200 — rather than the pre-production unit from our hands-on — we’ve been checking out some official 24-megapixel samples on Flickr. To our eyes, the images befit the smaller pixel size, namely s…


Engadget Primed: Camera metering explained

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Primed goes in-depth on the technobabble you hear on Engadget every day — we dig deep into each topic’s history and how it benefits our lives. You can follow the series here. Looking to suggest a piece of technology for us to break down? Drop us a lin…


Canon EOS 5D Mark III field review

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Shoot in the dark. That’s essentially what you can do with the Canon 5D Mark III — with a top sensitivity of ISO 102,400, what was once unfathomable could soon become an acceptable standard. While point-and-shoot manufacturers are adding WiFi and GPS…