Canon PowerShot SD1400IS

I took this article from this author Dennis Hissink : http://www.pma-show.com/0724/canon/digitalcamera/canon-powershot-sd1400is/.. what the infusion for me to share with my friends, what better functionality than our current camera. or want more than we have. Here I share what I have read with friends..

Canon announce the addition of a new PowerShot digital camera, the PowerShot SD1400 IS, offering today's photographer a compelling blend of cutting-edge photo capture technology and superior styling. The Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS camera offers increased shooting flexibility in a number of settings through advancements to the Smart Auto mode while offering greater photo personalization and enhanced creativity with new Scene Modes and Image effects. The addition of Fish-eye and Miniature Effect modes help photographers add a creative element or lend a humorous look and feel when capturing images of their favorite household pet or landscape scene.
14.1 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD1400IS
The Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital Elph is the ideal choice for the on-the-go, spontaneous photographer seeking outstanding performance in a super-slim camera. Measuring less than one inch in thickness, the sleek PowerShot SD1400 IS features a 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x Optical Zoom lens and Optical Image Stabilization and 14.1-Megapixel resolution for outstanding photo and HD video quality.

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS camera features
From untimely blinks and awkward smirks to hard to shoot back-lit situations, the compact PowerShot SD1400 IS camera offers a variety of technologies to secure the best pictures under the most challenging conditions. In addition to the Face Detection self-timer, the new Smart Shutter scene mode now has Smile and Wink self-timers where the camera looks for a wink or smile which will act as the trigger and release the camera's shutter.

 

Smart auto mode on the Canon SD1400 IS
The advances to Canon's Smart Auto mode increases the number of shooting scenarios where the Canon SD1400 IS can automatically adjust to different lighting or movement levels to obtain the best image possible. In addition, Canon's Smart FE (Flash Exposure) function improves image quality by automatically adding the optimum level of flash illumination, aperture, ISO and shutter speed while the Low Light Mode features a wide ISO range (up to 6400), allowing more light to be captured creating sharper more vivid images and further enhancing the overall quality.
Canon PowerShot SD1400IS digital compact camera
"The new Canon PowerShot SD1400IS is designed for consumers seeking a blend of eye-catching style and advanced image capture technology in a compact, easy-to-use form," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon USA. "Offering a unique blend of features and functionality including new Scene Modes, Smart FE and Smart Shutter, Canon once again brings image-taking and personal photography expression to new levels."
Capture HD videos with the Canon SD1400IS
For users interested in expanding beyond still images, the Canon SD1400 IS has the ability to shoot 720p High Definition (HD) video offering extraordinary resolution and clarity when capturing moments such as a child's dance recital or the latest trip to the local zoo. Also, the built-in HDMI mini-connector allows play-back of video and photos on an HDTV. With the camera tethered to a computer and the included software, movies can be uploaded directly to YouTube via the Camera Window. To further enhance a users ability to capture images and video, the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital Elph will support the high-spec SDXC memory cards with a maximum storage capacity of two terabytes (TB) in SDA standard.

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS price & availability
Available in four vibrant color variations, pink, orange, silver and black, the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS is scheduled to be available in late February for an estimated retail price of $249.99.

D3100 Vs D3000 and D5000

Masih tak puas hati lagi ni..hehehe..kali ni aku jumpe lak, compare to the Nikon D3000 and D5000 .

more info just click : http://www.dpreview.com/previews/Nikond3100/

Compared to the Nikon D3000 and D5000: major feature and specification differences

As you can see from the table below the D3100's specification not only exceeds that of its predecessor, but also in some respects that of its more expensive bigger brother.

	Nikon D3100	Nikon D3000	Nikon D5000
Sensor	• 14.2 million effective pixels • 23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS (DX format)	• 10.2 million effective pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD (DX format)	• 12.3 million effective pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS (DX format)
Image sizes	• 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP) • 3456 x 2304 • 2304 x 1536	• 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP) • 2896 x 1944 • 1936 x 1296	• 4288 x 2848 (12 MP) • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Movie mode	Yes 1080p24 720p30/25/24 424p24	No	Yes 720p24
Live View	Yes	No	Yes
Sensor cleaning	• Image Sensor Cleaning • Airflow control system • Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)	• Image Sensor Cleaning • Airflow control system • Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)	• Image Sensor Cleaning • Airflow control system • Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Autofocus	• 11 area TTL • Nikon Multi-CAM1000	• 11 area TTL • Nikon Multi-CAM1000	• 11 area TTL • Nikon Multi-CAM1000
In-body focus motor	• No	• No	• No
AF area modes	• Single point • Dynamic area • Auto area • 3D Tracking (11-points)	• Single point • Dynamic area • Auto area >• 3D Tracking (11-points)	• Single point • Dynamic area • Auto area • 3D Tracking (11-points)
AF drive mode	• AF-A • AF-S • AF-C • MF • AF-F (Live view only)	• AF-A • AF-S • AF-C • MF	• AF-A • AF-S • AF-C • MF
Live view AF modes	• Face priority • Wide area • Normal area • Subject tracking	N/A	• Face priority • Wide area • Normal area • Subject tracking
Sensitivity	• ISO 100 - 3200 • To ISO 12800 with boost	• ISO 100 - 1600 • To ISO 3200 with boost	• ISO 200 - 3200 • ISO 100-6400 with boost
Continuous	• 3 fps	• 3 fps • 25 / 7 frames (Fine JPEG / RAW)	• 4 fps • 63 / 11 frames (Fine JPEG / RAW)
Viewfinder magnification	• 0.8x	• 0.8x	• 0.78x
Viewfinder Frame coverage	• Approx. 95%	• Approx. 95%	• Approx. 95%
LCD monitor	• 3.0" TFT LCD • 230,000 pixel TFT	• 3.0" TFT LCD • 230,000 pixel TFT	• 2.7" TFT LCD • 230,000 pixel TFT • Articulated
Dimensions	124 x 96 x 74.5 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 3.0 in)	126 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)	127 x 104 x 80 mm (5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in)
Weight	• No battery: 455 g (1.0 lb) • With battery: 505 g (1.1 lb)	• No battery: 484 g (1.1 lb) • With battery: 534 g (1.2 lb)	• No battery: 560 g (1.2 lb) • With battery: 611 g (1.3 lb)
Image processing engine	• Expeed 2 • 12 bit	• Expeed • 12 bit	• Expeed • 12 bit
Active D-lighting	On/Off	On/Off	Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off
Automatic chromatic aberration correction	Yes	No	Yes
In-camera retouching	• D-Lighting • Red-eye reduction • Trimming • Monochrome & filter effects • Color balance • Small picture • Image overlay • NEF (RAW) processing • Quick retouch • Straighten • Distortion control • Fisheye • Color outline • Perspective control • Miniature effect • Edit movie	• D-Lighting • Red-eye reduction • Trimming • Monochrome & filter effects • Color balance • Small picture • Image overlay • NEF (RAW) processing • Quick retouch • Color outline • Miniature effect • Stop-motion movie	• D-Lighting • Red-eye reduction • Trimming • Monochrome & filter effects • Color balance • Small picture • Image overlay • NEF (RAW) processing • Quick retouch • Straighten • Distortion control • Fisheye • Color outline • Perspective control
Bracketing	No	No	Yes

Nikon D3100

 Entry kali ni, aku sangat berkenan ngan D3100..huhuhu..bila la nak dapat..sampai merajuk2 ngan huby aku...

Hopely..aku akan dapat. ok kat sini aku kongsikan sedikit sebanyak info-info yang aku dapat dalam laman web Nikon (Malaysia). Mane tau kan..my huby baca entry aku kali ni..dia kate oklah..kita p beli..Alhamdulillah sangat2..hehehe...

An entry level digital-SLR camera with a new CMOS image sensor, image-processing engine and helpful Guide mode that makes capturing beautiful images easy.

Price: RSP RM 2,198.00 (with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR);
RSP RM 1,798 (body only)

1) A new DX-format CMOS image sensor and image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, both developed by Nikon enable capture of high-definition images with superior image quality

The D3100 is equipped with a new Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, both developed by Nikon. The CMOS image sensor offers an effective pixel count of 14.2-million pixels (D3000: CCD image sensor with 10.2-million effective pixels) and enables capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality with extremely detailed rendering and rich tones. The camera also makes the most of its standard sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200 (D3000: ISO 100–1600) and additional increases up to Hi 2 (ISO 12800 equivalent), with shooting under dim lighting, such as in the evening or indoors, as well as with sports scenes of rapidly moving subjects.

EXPEED 2 is Nikon's new image-processing engine, developed by refining the concepts, know-how and technologies regarding digital images that Nikon has spent years cultivating. It maximises the performance of the CMOS image sensor to suppress noise in still images and movies and produces images that faithfully reproduce vivid colors.

2) A refined Guide mode that is even easier to useGuide mode has been refined to make most camera operations even easier, from shooting to image playback and editing to the application of camera settings, regardless of the user's skill level.

Assist images

The D3100 displays "assist images" that show the effect of various camera settings, giving users an idea of the results they can expect with specified settings. For example, when "Soften backgrounds" is selected and an aperture value is specified, the assist image displayed in the monitor changes to show the effect that aperture setting will have on images. This allows users to confirm that images will appear as they intended prior to shooting and reduces the number of unsuccessful shots.

Other new functions built into Guide mode:

1. Selection from 3 shooting techniques: "Use the viewfinder," "Use live view," "Shoot movies"
2. "Bring more into focus" and "Show water flowing" options have been added to the "Advanced operation" menu for shooting
3. "Movie settings," "HDMI," "Flicker reduction" and "Eye-Fi upload"* options have been added to the "Set Up" menu for applying basic camera settings
   
   * Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted

3) Live view mode that allows users to use the camera monitor to easily frame still image or movies

By simply rotating the live view switch, the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor, enabling immediate live view recording. This makes shooting feel more like shooting with a compact digital camera, easing the transition to digital-SLR for beginners. In addition, various information such as the shooting mode, time remaining (movie mode) and battery indicator, can be shown in the live view display.

4) D-Movie for recording and editing full-HD movies and AF-F (full-time servo AF) focus mode for movie recording


The D3100 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition movies (with monaural sound) by simply pressing the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded with the same aperture and other settings applied in Guide mode, and movies that take full advantage of the characteristics of individual interchangeable lenses, whether wide-angle, telephoto or fisheye, can be recorded for movies that are only possible with a digital-SLR camera. In addition, the camera also offers an AF-F (full-time servo AF) focus mode for movie recording. When AF-F mode is enabled, the camera focuses continuously during movie recording without the need for holding the shutter-release button down halfway. The D3100 also offers in-camera movie editing functions that allow users to save a single frame as a still image or delete unnecessary portions from the beginning or end of movie files.

5) Scene auto selector built in


The D3100 is equipped with the scene auto selector function. When live view mode is enabled in Auto or Auto (flash off) mode, the camera automatically analyses the scene and selects the appropriate shooting mode from Portrait, Landscape, Close up or Night portrait*. This function allows users achieve the intended images while leaving all settings up to the camera.

* Scene auto selector is disabled with manual focusing.


Other functions and features new to the D3100

• Equipped with a face detection function capable of detecting up to 35 human faces (D3000: up to 5 faces)
• Operation has been improved with the addition of an independent movie-record button and release-mode selector. In addition, the rubber grip provides a better fit.
• Equipped with a Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) bus that enables remote control playback of images and movies recorded with the camera when the camera is connected to a high-definition TV
• Equipped with a new exposure compensation algorithm for greater flexibility and performance with NEF (RAW) processing
• The new ViewNX 2 software is bundled with the D3100

Tq to Nikon, for info..lebih lanjut, boleh ke laman web di bawah..

http://www.nikon.com.my/productitem.php?pid=1379-926225e57b