Debuted worldwide in March, 2012, the new BenQ GH200 compact camera is a good companion for those new to the world of digital cameras, why? Because it contains ‘Simple Mode’ which eliminates the hassle of camera setup and simplifies snapshot recording. Born in the midle of instagram age, Benq GH200 comes with simlar spirit what they call as ‘MagiQ’. ‘MagiQ’ is a new colour filter combined with HDR-like effects to produce a surreal-looking artwork.
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Sigma is not as popular as Nikon or Canon in the world of digital camera, especially in the D-SLR category. Everybody watch closely when Nikon unveiled its newest full frame cameras, the Nikon D4 and D800. As we know, most of photography enthusiasts are excited with all the high-end technology embedded on the cameras. And I’m one of them who expect the coming of Nikon D800, and it’s still in my top wish list. Featuring 36MP sensor, the Nikon D800 is expected to be available in March for $3000. Back to Sigma, actually the company has D-SLR camera with larger sensor at 46MP, named Sigma SD1, but they set the price of the camera high (Amazon price: $6,899). To compete with Nikon and Canon, Sigma has finished a great work by releasing the SD1 Merill, the same SD1 D-SLR camera but with cheaper price.

So why Merill? Sigma want to honor and recognize Richard “Dick” Merrill, the late co-creator of the Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor Technology which adopted by the SD1 D-SLR camera. Is it just renamed? yes, it has the same features, performance, and specification as the Sigma SD1. Scheduled to be available in March 2012, the price-tag of SD1 Merill will be set at $3,300 MSRP.
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Creating 360° navigable images is very challenging, you may need expensive equipment to finish the job with a lot of pre- and post- processing works. But that’s so yesterday, from Q2 2012 we can make such difficult works with a single click of button, thanks to the new Tamaggo 360-Imager. Previewed at CES 2012 in Vegas last month, the Tamaggo is mentioned as the world’s first device in the category.

Priced at under $200, the Tamaggo 360-imager will make the 360° photography enthusiasts deadly happy. The unique camera system features 14-megapixel sensor and bundled with advanced optical and software panoramic technologies that allows users to produces images for virtual tours in very simple way. Viewer can see the result on computer, tablet, smartphone or other compatible device, and they can move around and look at different details 360° (above, below or behind). One advantage that other traditional way can not achieve is Tamagraphy can freeze the action taking place within the entire 360°-imaging environment. Tamaggo features four automatic orientations including Sky 360°, Ground 360°, horizontal panoramic and vertical panoramic.
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We’re all disappointed when there was no D800-related announcement at CES 2012 in Vegas last month. But we’re happy now, the wait is almost over as Nikon will be exhibiting the real D800 Full frame D-SLR camerat the CP+ CAMERA & PHOTO IMAGIING SHOW, 9-12 February in Yokohama, Japan. I’m a D-SLR users for almost 2 years now, and I think the time is coming for me to upgrade and feel the full-frame sensation. As the successor of D700, the Nikon D800 comes with effective pixel count of 36.3-million pixels (world’s highest), and is equipped with the new EXPEED 3 image-processing engine and a 91K-pixel RGB sensor. Regarding sensitivity, this camera features a standard ISO range of 100–6400, and Lo 1 (ISO 50) and up to Hi 2 (ISO 25600). Just to remind you, D4‘s ISO supports up to 204,800 or 8 times more sensitive. And it’s just a minor upgrade from D700′s ISO range 100 (Lo-1) to 25,600 (Hi-2).

Along with the new FX-format CMOS sensor and all the new features mentioned above, the Nikon D800 is able to record 1920 x 1080p/30-fps full-HD movies and features: Viewfinder frame coverage of approximately 100%; Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D12 (optional); A 51-point AF system; A 3.2-inch LCD monitor; A virtual horizon; A new shutter unit; Continuous shooting up to 5 fps; CompactFlash and SD dual memory card slots; and Support for SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0).
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No computer no problem, thanks to the new Wi-Fi enabled KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Camera M750 that allows users to share what they capture instantly without the hassle of a personal computer or notebook. Sharing photos on Facebook is a new habit nowadays, millions of new and old photos are uploaded through computers or mobile phones everyday. And sharing through digital cameras is still rare, but from now on, digital cameras will born a new habit, thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi capability.

KODAK EASYSHARE M750 comes with a dedicated share button to upload photos wherever you are, at home or on the go as long as can join the Wi-Fi network. But that’s not the end of the story, when Wi-Fi network unavailable, users are still able to share their photos through compatible mobile devices, thanks to the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera App that’s available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry OS.
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Actually I’m waiting the successor of D700 instead of the successor of D3. So when I heard that Nikon announced its D4 Digital SLR camera, I was not so excited. Based on my budget, D4 is not for me. I want a full frame camera to replace my lovely D7000, but I’m waiting the D800 showing its nose, I hope it’s affordable enough for average people like me. I’m new to photography, so I don’t think professional photographers who use D3 and plan to upgrade their camera will read this post. You may ask, why I want a full frame D-SLR camera? Because it has larger sensor that offers more capability in capturing moment at low light condition, it means lower noise. But D4 is just out off my budget, that’s it.

D4 is currently at CES 2012 in Vegas now, so if you want to hand the camera just come and visit the Nikon’s booth. This top-end professional D-SLR camera comes with 16MP full-frame sensor and shoots at 10 fps with full autofocus, that’s very fast. Regarding sensitivity, the D4 has amazing ISO up to 204,800, please don’t compare with your pocket camera. What else you may expect from this high-level camera? Read these: EXPEED 3 image-processing engine, an Ethernet port, a 91,000 pixel RGB sensor, a 51 focus point AF system, Full HD D-movie movie recording function, and many more.
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