Photo Of The Day 04.04.2010

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Divya Teja Yadlapally

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Nikon D3s

The Nikon D3S is a 12.1 megapixel professional-grade full frame (35mm) digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) announced by the Nikon Corporation on 14 October 2009. The D3S is Nikon's fourth camera in Nikon's line to feature a full frame sensor, following the D3, D700 and D3X. It is also Nikon's first full frame camera to feature HD video recording. While it retains the same number of pixels as its predecessor, the imaging sensor has been completely redesigned. Nikon claims improved ultra-high image sensor sensitivity with up to ISO 102400, HD movie capability for extremely low-lit situations, image sensor cleaning, optimized workflow speed, improved autofocus and metering, enhanced built-in RAW processor, quiet shutter-release mode, up to 4200 frames per battery charge and other changes compared to the D3.

Features

1. Redesigned 12.1 megapixel Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor with ISO 200-12800 (ISO 100-102400 Boost) using reworked gapless microlenses
2. 14-bit A/D conversion, 12 channel readout
3. Image sensor cleaning (dust removal with 4 frequencies)
4. Nine to eleven frames per second in continuous and FX/DX mode
5. Quiet shutter-release mode
6. Faster operation workflow
7. Automatic lateral chromatic aberration correction
8. Larger buffer for 48 RAW frames in one burst
9. Enhanced built-in RAW processing with extended Retouch menu for image processing without using a computer
10. 720p / 24 fps HD movie mode for extremely low-lit situations with autofocus, 50/60 Hz flicker reduction, HDMI HD video output and stereo input (3.5-mm diameter) with optional manual sound level control. Single frames can be saved afterwards as JPEG
11. Supports DX lenses (5.1 megapixels), viewfinder automatically masks. Newly added 1.2x crop factor
12. Multi-CAM3500FX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage) with improved acquisition and tracking and Auto-focus calibration for up to 20 separate lens settings
13. 1005-pixel AE sensor enables Auto-focus tracking by color, highlight analysis and Scene Recognition System
14. Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 300,000 exposure durability
15. Live View with either phase detect or improved contrast detect Auto Focus
16. Virtual horizon indicates in Live View mode, also available during video capture
17. 'Active D-Lighting' with 6 settings and bracketing (adjusts metering and D-Lighting curve)
18. Dual Compact Flash UDMA card slots (overflow, back-up, RAW on 1 / JPEG on 2, Stills on 1 / Movies on 2, copy)
19. New Expeed image processor with power management for up to 4200 frames per battery charge
20. Dual battery charger as standard
21. Fully weather sealing with series of O-rings and other specialized seals available

Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
Sensor 36.0 mm × 23.9 mm CMOS, Nikon FX format
Maximum resolution 12.1 megapixels (4256 x 2832 pixels)
Lens type Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range 30 to 1/8000 second and bulb
Exposure metering TTL full aperture exposure metering system
Exposure modes Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M]
Metering modes 1,005-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Variable Center-Weighted, Spot AF
Focus areas 51-area Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX
Focus modes Single-servo AF (S), Countinuous-servo AF (C), Manual
Continuous shooting 9 FPS (11 FPS in DX crop mode)
Viewfinder Optical-type fixed eye level pentaprism
ASA/ISO range ISO equivalency 200 to 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, Boost: 100 - 102400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
Flash n/a
Flash bracketing n/a
Focus bracketing none
Custom WB Auto, Presets (5), Manual, and Color temperature in Kelvin
WB bracketing 2 to 9 frames, 10,20,30 MIRED steps
Rear LCD monitor 3-inch diagonal, 307,000 pixels (920,000 dots), TFT VGA
Storage Two CompactFlash (Type I or Type II) & MicroDrive card slots
Battery Li-ion EN-EL4a
Weight 1,240 g
Optional battery packs EH-6 AC Adapter

Canon EOS 7D

The Canon EOS 7D is an 18-megapixel APS-C crop CMOS digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon. It was announced on September 1, 2009.

Features

• 18 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor.
• Dual DIGIC 4 image processors.
• 100% viewfinder frame coverage with 1.0× magnification.
• 1080p HD video recording at 24p, 25p and 30p with drop frame timing.
• 720p HD video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz).
• 480p ED video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz).
• 8.0 frames per second continuous shooting.
• ISO sensitivity 100–6400 (expandable to 12,800).
• 3.0-inch Clear View II LCD screen with 640 × 480 (921,600 dots) resolution.
• new 19 point auto-focus system
• new 63 zone colour sensitive metering system
• built-in Speedlite transmitter
• Magnesium alloy body.
• Popup flash

1. Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
2. Sensor 22.3 × 14.9 mm CMOS
3. Maximum resolution 5,184 × 3,456 (18 megapixels)
4. Lens type Interchangeable (EF, EF-S)
5. Shutter Electronic focal-plane
6. Shutter speed range 30 to 1/8000 s
7. Exposure metering TTL, full aperture, 63 zones
8. Exposure modes Full auto, programmed, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
9. Metering modes Evaluative, Partial, Spot, C/Wgt Average
10. Focus areas 19 cross-type AF points
11. Focus modes One-shot, AI Servo, AI-Focus, Manual
12. Continuous shooting up to 8 frame/s.
13. Viewfinder Optical pentaprism with 100% coverage[1] and electronic (Live View)
14. ASA/ISO range 100–6400 (expansion up to 12,800)
15. Rear LCD monitor 3.0 inches (76 mm), 640x480 (921,600 dots)
16. Storage CompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II)
17. Battery Li-Ion LP-E6 Rechargeable (1800mAh)
18. Weight 820 g (body only)
19. Optional battery packs BG-E7 grip allows use of 6 AA cells, a single LP-E6 or two LP-E6 batteries

Nikon D300s

The D300s is a 12.3 megapixel DX format digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) announced by Nikon on 30 July 2009. It replaces the D300 as Nikon's DX format flagship DSLR adding HD video recording (with AutoFocus). It has some similarities to the Nikon D700, with the same resolution, but has a smaller sensor.

Features

• Nikon's 12.3-megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS sensor.
• Nikon's EXPEED image processor with 16 bit processing.
• D-Movie mode 720p, 24 fps, AVI, with contrast autofocus and ability to use smaller apertures.
• 16 bit/44.1 kHz stereo sound and external stereo input. Optional manual sound level control.
• In-camera movie editing
• Active D-Lighting with bracketing and Auto / Extra High Active options.
• Automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration.
• Expanded Retouch menu
• Shutter unit tested to 150,000 cycles.
• Quiet shutter mode.
• Live view mode with dedicated Live View button
• 3.0-inch 920,000-dot resolution VGA TFT LCD
• Dual slots for CompactFlash (Type I) and Secure Digital, SDHC compatible memory cards. Backup, overflow and RAW/Jpeg separate mode.
• Continuous Drive up to 7 frames per second and 8 frames per second with optional MB-D10 battery grip.
• Faster startup, shutter release and autofocus time
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System.
• 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with 51 AF points.
• Nikon F-mount lenses.
• i-TTL flash exposure system with built-in wireless control.
• Virtual horizon.
• File formats: JPEG, TIFF, NEF (Nikon's RAW, 12 or 14-bit compressed or lossless compressed), AVI (Motion JPEG).
• Up to 950 (CIPA) shots on a single EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh) rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
• Built-in flash covers 16mm
• Dedicated center Direction pad button.
• Dedicated Info button.

1. Type Digital single-lens reflex
2. Sensor 23.6 x 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CMOS sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop
3. Maximum resolution 4,288 × 2,848 (12.3 effective megapixels)
4. Lens type Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount
5. Shutter Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
6. Shutter speed range 30 s to 1/8000 s in 1/2 or 1/3 stops and Bulb, 1/250 s X-sync
7. Exposure metering TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 1005 pixel RGB sensor
8. Exposure modes Programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), (Q) quiet mode.
9. Metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot
10. Focus areas 51-area AF system, Multi-CAM 3500DX AF Sensor Module
11. Focus modes Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M)
12. Continuous shooting 7 fps (8 fps with optional MB-D10 battery grip).
13. Viewfinder Optical 0.94x, 100% Pentaprism
14. ASA/ISO range 200–3200 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (down to 100 and up to 6400 as expansion)
15. Flash Built in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System
16. Flash bracketing 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
17. Custom WB Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset
18. Rear LCD monitor 3.0-inch 920,000-dot TFT-LCD
19. Storage CompactFlash (Type I) and Secure Digital, SDHC compatible
20. Battery EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
21. Weight Approx. 840 (1.14 lb) g without battery, memory card or body cap