Monthly Archives: February 2016

Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Lens Test Results Review : Wide-angle Prime King

DxOMark published their test results for the Zeiss 25mm f/2.0 Batis Series lens for Sony Full Frame E-mount cameras which is currently priced for $1,299 – B&H | Adorama.

Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens test results shows the lens score of 39 points and performed an excellent optical performance. The lens tested on Sony A7R full-frame mirrorless camera.

According to DxOMark test, they find the lens offers homogenous resolution at all aperture settings except f/2, and outstanding sharpness over 70% at apertures between f/2 – f/11, with resolution dropping to just under 60% at f/22.

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https://www.dailycameranews.com/2016/02/zeiss-batis-25mm-f2-lens-test-results-wide-angle-prime-king/

Razer Blade Stealth Review

What do you do when you’ve consistently created some of the fastest lightweight gaming laptops? You turn your attention to ultraportables and try to dominate there. Razer’s Blade Stealth ($1,399 as configured, $99 starting) is a 12.5-inch beast, packing a powerful Intel Core i7 processor into a sleek chassis, complete with gorgeous 4K display and keyboard that grows millions of colors. The Stealth’s short battery life disappoints, but overall this is one speedy stunner.

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https://www.laptopmag.com/

Definitive Technology W Studio Micro 3.1 review

Time and again, Definitive Technology has proven its prowess for packing serious power into packages both small and stylish. That includes excellent efforts like the Solo Cinema Studio sound bar, which matches sleek, minimalist styling with brawny, yet elegant performance.

The company’s latest effort, the 3.1-channel W Studio Micro, may just be its most ambitious piece yet in the mighty mouse set. Building on the success of the Solo Cinema and others in the Def Tech family, the Micro condenses the package into a silver-brushed bar that stands less than two inches tall. Packing DTS Play-Fi technology, the Micro can stand on its own as your audio centerpiece or be incorporated into a full-fledged multi-room sound system or surround system.  While it isn’t without a few limitations, this system is proof positive you can get plenty of vigor and precision from a pint-sized bar.

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https://www.digitaltrends.com/sound-bar-reviews/definitive-technology-w-studio-micro-3-1-review/

Triumph Bonneville T100 / T100 Black / T214 Review

Triumph has long been one of the most recognized motorcycle brands in the world, and though fans can name a whole host of worthy models, the Bonneville family stands out as one of the most beloved.

The Bonnie DNA evolved from the TR6 Trophy and has persisted through three generations, and a few different factory owners, since the original came out in 1959. Nobody could ever accuse Triumph of neglecting its roots, indeed it would be closer to the truth to say they nurture and embrace them, an assertion I am comfortable making considering the looks of the new family of Bonnies.

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https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/triumph/triumph-bonneville-t100-t100-black-t214-ar171545.html

Panasonic Lumix ZS60 Digital Camera Review

There is no such thing as the perfect camera. Everyone wants a camera that’s compact, has tons of zoom, takes great video, and doesn’t cost a lot of money. Usually, you can pick three out of those four. With the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (MSRP $449.99) you very nearly get all four.

The ZS60 is the latest in a long, successful line of “travel zoom” point-and-shoots, compact cameras with long optical zooms. But while the original cameras in this class boasted zooms of about 10x, the ZS60 extends that all the way out to 30x. That’s about par for the category these days, but the ZS60 also backs that up with some new features like 4K video capture.

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https://www.reviewed.com/cameras/content/panasonic-lumix-zs60-digital-camera-review

HTC Vive (2016) preview: An experience that’s out of this world

After years of betas, prototypes and demos, virtual reality is here. There are five main ways to enjoy virtual reality – or VR – at the moment. Each device is aimed at different markets, with a variety of different prices to suit different budgets, all the way from HTC Vive down to Google Cardboard.

HTC Vive sits at the top of the VR tree, above Oculus Rift in terms of what you can do out of the box. Both devices need a powerful PC to run them rather than a console or mobile phone, however Vive supports full movement within a specific space, offering a more comprehensive range of possibilities than many other units.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/ar-vr/reviews/htc/136126-htc-vive-review-an-experience-that-s-out-of-this-world

Apple OS X 10.12 Fuji: What’s the story on the next Mac system update?

Apple typically unveils the next version of the Mac operating system at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference. And wouldn’t you know it – WWDC 2016 is right around the corner.

Although the company started shipping OS X 10.11 El Capitan just last autumn, rumours about the next system update are already beginning to surface. It’ll likely be labelled OS X 10.12, for instance, but it also currently goes by the codename Fuji. We’ve discussed these details and more, including some of the latest rumors of new features. So keep this page bookmarked.

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ASUS ZenFone 3 VS Lenovo Vibe X3: Which is the best budget smartphone?

ASUS ZenFone 3 is on the way but we’ve already known what it offers. So, let’s see how Zen 3 competes with the beautiful, powerful and some months older Lenovo Vibe X3!

Great specification battle

About ASUS ZenFone 3 specs, the handset is said to come with 2 variants coded as Z012D and Z010DD. The first one is will have a pretty common 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Snapdragon 650 chipset, a 13MP rear camera, 3GB of RAM paired with 32GB of internal storage.

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https://www.pricepony.com.ph/

Sony PXW-Z150 Compact Professional Camcorder Announced

Sony has announced the lightweight PXW-Z150 professional camcorder with new functionality to enable wireless operation and 4K shooting.

The Sony PXW-Z150 features a 1″-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels and a 4K compatible 29-348mm equivalent zoom lens with an integrated four-stop ND filter, and supports Sony’s 4K XAVC-L recording format.

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https://www.dailycameranews.com/

Samsung R6 review

While multi-room speakers are all about filling every room of the house with sound, the Samsung R6 is about filling every corner too.

Designed to spread sound 360 degrees so people can ‘enjoy music freely as they move from room-to-room’, it’s rather unusual.

Build

The dome shape – which resembles a modern kettle minus handle and spout – doesn’t just make the R6 look sleek and stylish; Samsung says that it’s also the best shape for producing omnidirectional sound. But that’s not all…

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DS 3 first drive review : Fun French fancy

Rolling out originally with the chevrons of Citroën on the front, the DS 3 has had a revamp and refresh, now sitting pretty in the avant-garde livery of DS Automobiles.

Ok, so they may be one and the same, but with the DS 5, DS 4 and now the DS 3 getting a more established identity, we’re well on the way towards seeing DS Automobiles establishing itself as a fresh brand, looking to bring you exquisite French design and challenge some of the premium German cars that are so common on the roads.

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Panasonic Lumix TZ100 review: Imaging liberation meet lens limitation

The Panasonic Lumix TZ100 (known as ZS100 in the US) joins an increasing raft of cameras built around a 1-inch sensor size, promising upgraded image quality over what you would normally expect from a standard compact.

Most prominent camera companies are playing the pocketable 1-inch sensor camera game right now: we’ve seen the likes of Sony with its RX100 series,Canonwith its PowerShot G5 X, and new to the stable is Nikon with its trio of DL models. But the TZ100 takes a different angle thanks to its 10x optical zoom lens – it’s more the casual consumer snapper; a TZ80 on sensor steroids, if you will.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cameras/reviews/panasonic/136159-panasonic-lumix-tz100-review-imaging-liberation-meet-lens-limitation

Japanese Flip Hands-on Review : Smartphone Has 2 Screens, Physical Keypad

Freetel’s Musashi is a flip phone that’s unlike anything else in the world. The device runs Android 5.1 on not one, but two 4-inch screens.

Head-on, the Musashi looks pretty normal. There’s a screen facing outwards and three capacitive touch buttons along the bottom for navigation, although the 800 x 480 display is a little lacking in detail. But when you check the phone out from other angles, it becomes a whole ‘nother ball game. The double-thick stacked body looks a little bulky, but it’s not that uncomfortable in your pocket, unless you’re wearing painted-on skinny jeans.

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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/freetel-musashi-dual-screen-smartphone,review-3424.html

Chromecast vs Fire TV Stick vs Roku Stick: Face-Off

If you want to keep your entertainment center elegant and minimalist without sacrificing a huge selection of channels, consider a streaming stick. These small HDMI dongles may not look like much, but what they lack in size, they make up for in versatility. Smaller than a game console and more concealable than a set-top box, streaming media sticks tend to be less powerful than other players, but much simpler to set up.

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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/fire-tv-chromecast-roku-face-off,review-4855.html

ViewSonic XG2401 Review – Super-Responsive Gaming

ViewSonic’s XG2401 monitor is one of the display maker’s first attempts at catering specifically to hardcore gamers. Fortunately, the folks at ViewSonic got it right early. This $279 24-inch display has everything you need to play competitively — ultrafast response times, genre-specific display modes — and is sprinkled with practical extras such as a headphone dock and a highly adjustable stand. Between its robust feature set and AMD FreeSync support for tear-free gaming, the XG2401 is an excellent value for those who want to play shooters, strategy games and more at their most optimal.

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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/viewsonic-xg2401,review-3428.html

2017 Hyundai Elantra Review: Best Connected Car for the Masses

It’s axiomatic that a technology is successful when it becomes commonplace. With its 2017 Elantra, Hyundai is hoping to prove this is the case by offering safety and driver assistance technologies usually reserved for the luxury class.

The Elantra has been redesigned for this model year, with a lengthy list of available technology options that includes not just connected smartphone support for Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto, but also automatic emergency braking, lane departure warnings and lane keeping assist, turning headlights, a rearview camera, and rear cross traffic alerts. It’s a list that contains many features that organizations like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety believe can prevent accidents and save lives.

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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/2017-hyundai-elantra,review-3414.html

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD vs Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Comparison

Currently Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is the World’s first image-stabilised lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Here is a quick comparison for the Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD vs Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G prime lenses.

Using LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements, the new SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens is constructed with Tamron’s new SP design, incorporating a new look and feel which includes larger and more tactile switches, together with Tamron’s Moisture-Resistant Construction.

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https://www.laptopmag.com/

Sony NW-ZX100HN review

The Sony NW-ZX100HN is the hidden gem of the Walkman range. At £500/$750, this high-resolution music player sits right in between the Sony NW-A25HN (an affordable music player at £250/$375) and the flagship NW-ZX2 (£900/$1,350).

It offers the best of both worlds: the excellent features of the flagship coupled with the slim design and simple interface of the budget version.

Sony has plenty of tricks up its sleeve with the NW-ZX100, from its new, slimmer body, to the extensive playback support (from MP3s to 24-bit/192kHz resolution and DSD files), and built-in noise-cancelling.

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https://www.whathifi.com/sony/nw-zx100hn/review

Dell Inspiron 13 7000 (2016) Review

 

If you’re looking for a stylish and portable notebook that doubles as a tablet, Dell’s latest, the Inspiron 13 7000 ($749 as tested, starting at $499), will definitely catch your eye. This 13-inch convertible combines a 6th Generation Core i5 processor with strong sound, a sharp display and, on the Special Edition, a soft-touch finish and brushed-metal deck. However, a sluggish SSD and unpredictable battery life curb our enthusiasm.

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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/dell-inspiron-13-7000

Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro Hands-on Review: Smartphone star causes a stir

If you’re into smartphones, then the name Xiaomi will be one you recognise. Enjoying huge successes in the China, Hugo Barra, VP of international at Xiaomi claimed that the company sat in the top spot for smartphone sales in China, and number 5 globally.

The launch of the Mi 5 was an occasion of importance for the company. Not only does the Xiaomi have a new flagship handset, but it was launched on an international stage, in front of an international audience, at an international trade show: a first for the company.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/xiaomi/136864-xiaomi-mi-5-pro-smartphone-star-causes-a-stir

Ford Sync 3 preview: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto complete solution

Ford has announced that its latest in car infotainment system, Sync 3, will be coming to Europe this July.

Initially Sync 3 will appear in limited new cars like the new Kuga, S-Max andMondeo.

Sync 3 isn’t all about its own platform, it actually plays nice with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Plus it supports apps adapted for the car and lets you play anything from your phone over Bluetooth.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/reviews/ford/136867-ford-sync-3-preview-apple-carplay-android-auto-complete-solution

Saygus V Squared Hands-on Review : Squaring up to the competition

Saygus first announced its entrance into the smartphone world in 2015 and it was greeted with huge amounts of praise.

This year sees the company make a couple of changes here and there, including the latest version of Android and some hardware advancements, all placed into the V Squared smartphone.

It’s cool, it’s quirky and it’s one to watch when it launches in a couple of months. Here are our first impressions of the Saygus V Squared.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/136869-saygus-v-squared-squaring-up-to-the-competition

ZTE Blade V7 Hands-on Review : All about that metal, that metal, no plastic

Chinese company ZTE announced a number of devices at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, including a couple of new additions to its Blade series.

The Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite both launched at the show, destined for Germany, Spain and Mexico. The V7 will also come to South Africa and Ethiopia, while the V7 Lite will head for Russia and Thailand.

They might not be destined for our waters or our friends across the pond, but ZTE has gone for the premium look with the Blade V7 so we thought we’d take a look and see what we thought.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/zte/136871-zte-blade-v7-all-about-that-metal-that-metal-no-plastic

Sony Xperia X Performance vs Xperia Z5: What’s the difference?

Sony announced the X series at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, comprising three new smartphones. The company also confirmed the Z series will end with the Xperia Z5, leaving the new X range to take over.

The Xperia X Performance sits at the top of the X series, although sadly it won’t be making its way across to Europe or the US, stopping its journey in Asia. That’s not to say it isn’t important though, because in actual fact, the X Performance could very easily have been the Xperia Z5’s successor.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/buyers-guides/sony-mobile/136883-sony-xperia-x-performance-vs-xperia-z5-what-s-the-difference

Victorinox INOX Cybertool first look review : A nice concept but too chunky by half

One of the most sensible ways to build beautiful wearable tech is to take something that’s already beautiful and add a smart strap or module or clip on that makes it connected without ruining the good looks.

Devices like Chronos do a pretty elegant job of adding features to treasured timepieces. Sadly, the INOX Cybertool, a new collaboration from Acer and Victorinox takes a brilliant idea – add a smart bezel to a mechanical watch – and fails to make it work in execution.

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Design

The plastic, Gorilla Glass coated INOX Cybertool adds a non touch display, alerts, activity tracking and phone finding features to existing INOX watches. It comes in blue or black and costs a considerable $225. It also pretty much destroys any semblance of style.

When we first got the release, we noted that it’s just 24g so sure, it is light. We didn’t realise just how chunky it is – the device, which you slide your watch into, is actually 21.9mm thick.

gallery imageVictorinox INOX Cybertool first look

You can see from the pics what that looks like on a normal sized girl’s wrist, we doubt it would be much of an improvement on a man’s wrist. For comparison, an Apple Watch is 10.5mm thick.

Features

In our quick demo, we cycled through the options with the two physical buttons and got a sense of what you’ll actually be able to see. Only the first four letters of who is calling you, for instance, as well as things like global timezones and your daily activity progress.

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The activity tracking in the app (iOS and Android) looked fine but nothing special and the battery life is unsurprisingly a decent five to seven days, considering what you actually get.

We’re really trying to think of some positives here – it slides on and off quickly so we guess it could be used in situations where you want the connected features but you know, no-one will see you wearing this thing.

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We can fix this

Like we said, this is kind of a neat idea. The bezel is a great place to do some innovating, as we’ve seen from the Samsung Gear S2. Could it be a place to stick small extra displays onto analogue watches? Maybe. But this isn’t the way to do it.

Acer needs to rethink where the display needs to sit and where the rest of the tech can go. It’s light enough but it needs to be considerably smaller and more stylish.

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As it stands, for $225 we really can’t see many (any?) INOX owners choosing to buy this device. A slim, stainless steel, less than 3mm Chronos disc doesn’t offer any kind of display but it does activity tracking and gestures for a $99 pre-order price. Plus it works with 80% of regular watches.

We’ll give the INOX Cybertool the benefit of a proper test to find out if it’s genuinely useful but stay tuned to see if Acer and Victorinox try to make something with a bit more style.

(wareable.com)

 

Nikon DL Premium Cameras Additional Coverage

Nikon DL premium compact cameras officially announced with 1″-type image sensor. The new models are the Nikon DL 18-50, DL 24-85 and DL-24-500.

Here is an additional coverage for the newly announced Nikon DL premium cameras including videos and specs comparison table.

Nikon DL 18-50 f/1.8-2.8 camera

Nikon DL 24-85 f/1.8-2.8 camera

All three Nikon DL models share the same specs for sensor, image processor and autofocus system. They all have support for 4K video. The new Nikon DL premium compact cameras 20.8MP 1″-type BSI CMOS sensor, EXPEED 6A image processor which allows for a top ISO of 12800 and 4K/UHD video recording at 30p.

Nikon DL 24-500 f/2.8-5.6 camera

All three Nikon DL cameras will be available from Spring with suggested retail prices of $649 (24-85), $849 (18-50), and $999 (24-500).

Nikon DL Premium Cameras Additional Coverage

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New Nikon DL cameras also has Hybrid AF system, which combines 105 phase-detect with 171 contrast-detect points. This allows the cameras to shoot at 20 fps with continuous autofocus and with single AF, then the DLs can shoot 60 fps.

Nikon DL Premium Cameras Specifications Comparison

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Nikon DL 18-50 f/1.8-2.8 vs Nikon DL 24-500 f/2.8-5.6 vs  Nikon DL 24-85 f/1.8-2.8

Nikon DL 18-50 f/1.8-2.8

 Nikon DL 24-500 f/2.8-5.6

 Nikon DL 24-85 f/1.8-2.8

Price
$846.95 $996.95 $646.95
Type
Electromagnetic 7-blade iris diaphragm Electromagnetic 7-blade iris diaphragm Electromagnetic 7-blade iris diaphragm
Effective pixels
20.8million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) 20.8million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) 20.8million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor
1.0-intype, 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX format), Total pixels: approx.23.27million 1.0-intype, 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX format), Total pixels: approx.23.27million 1.0-intype, 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX format), Total pixels: approx.23.27million
Lens
NIKKOR lens with2.8x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with21x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with3.6x optical zoom
Focal length
6.7to, 18.5mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 18-50 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) 8.8to, 185mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 24–500 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) 8.8to, 31.3mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-85 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-number
f/1.8, to 2.8 f/2.8, to 5.6 f/1.8, to 2.8
Construction
11 elements in, 8 groups, (2 ED lens elements) 15 elements in, 11 groups, (4 ED lens elements) 11 elements in, 9 groups, (1 ED lens element)
Digital zoom magnification
Up to 4 x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 200 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) Up to 4 x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 2000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) Up to 4 x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 340 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction
Lens-shift (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies) Lens-shift (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies) Lens-shift (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus system
Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrast-detect AF) Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrast-detect AF) Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrast-detect AF)
Focus range
[W]: Approx.15 cm to ∞, [T]: Approx.16 cm to ∞, Macro close-upmode: Approx., 2 cm to ∞ (wide-angle position), or 16 cm to ∞ (telephoto position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens) [W]: Approx.30 cm (1 ft) to ∞, [T]: Approx.2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) to ∞, Macro close-upmode: Approx., 1 cm (0.4 in.) to ∞ (wide-angle position), or 70 cm (2 ft 4 in.) to ∞ (telephoto position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens) [W]: Approx.30 cm to ∞, [T]: Approx.30 cm to ∞, Macro close-upmode: Approx., 3 cm to ∞ (wide-angle position), or 30 cm to ∞ (telephoto position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens), Super macro mode: Approx. 3 cm (1.2 in.) to 6 cm (2.4 in.). (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection
Auto-area (auto selection from 41 focus areas), single-point, subject tracking, face-priority function Auto-area (auto selection from 41 focus areas), single-point, subject tracking, face-priority function Auto-area (auto selection from 41 focus areas), single-point, subject tracking, face-priority function
Monitor size
7.5cm (3-in.) diagonal 7.5cm (3-in.) diagonal 7.5cm (3-in.) diagonal
Monitor resolution
Approx.1037k-dot, OLED touch screen with 5-level brightness adjustment Approx.1037k-dot, OLED touch screen with 5-level brightness adjustment and vari-angle mechanism Approx.1037k-dot, OLED touch screen with 5-level brightness adjustment
Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
File system
DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant
File formats
Still images: JPEG, RAW (NEF) (Nikon’s own format) Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) Still images: JPEG, RAW (NEF) (Nikon’s own format) Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) Still images: JPEG, RAW (NEF) (Nikon’s own format) Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Image size
L 5568×3712; 20.6 M M 4176×2784; 11.6 M S 2784×1856; 5.1 M 16:9 5568×3136; 17.4 M 1:1 3712×3712; 13.8 M L 5568×3712; 20.6 M M 4176×2784; 11.6 M S 2784×1856; 5.1 M 16:9 5568×3136; 17.4 M 1:1 3712×3712; 13.8 M L 5568×3712; 20.6 M M 4176×2784; 11.6 M S 2784×1856; 5.1 M 16:9 5568×3136; 17.4 M 1:1 3712×3712; 13.8 M
ISO sensitivity
ISO160, to6400, ISO 6400 (NR), 12800, 12800 (NR) (available when using P, S, A, M, or U mode) ISO160, to6400, ISO 6400 (NR), 12800, 12800 (NR) (available when using P, S, A, or M mode) ISO160, to6400, ISO 6400 (NR), 12800, 12800 (NR) (available when using P, S, A, or M mode)
Metering mode
Matrix, center-weighted, spot Matrix, center-weighted, spot Matrix, center-weighted, spot
Exposure control
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing Exposure compensation (Still images: -3.0 to +3.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV, +3.0 to +5.0 EV/-5.0 to -3.0 EV in steps of 1 EV, Movies: -3.0 to +3.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing Exposure compensation (Still images: -3.0 to +3.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV, +3.0 to +5.0 EV/-5.0 to -3.0 EV in steps of 1 EV, Movies: -3.0 to +3.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/16000to, 30s, Mechanical shutter: 1/2000 to 30 s Electronic shutter: 1/16000 to 30 s Time shooting: Maximum 120 s (when m mode is set.) 1/16000to, 30s, Mechanical shutter: 1/2000 to 30 s Electronic shutter: 1/16000 to 30 s Time shooting: Maximum 120 s (when m mode is set.) 1/16000to, 30s, Mechanical shutter: 1/1000 to 30 s Electronic shutter: 1/16000 to 30 s Time shooting: Maximum 120 s (when m mode is set.)
Range
20 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode) 16 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode) 20 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode)
Self-timer
Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s
Built-in flash
No Yes Yes
Accessory shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock, #### ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
USB connector
Micro-USB connector, Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) Micro-USB connector, Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) Micro-USB connector, Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)
HDMI output connector
HDMI micro connector (Type D) HDMI micro connector (Type D) HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Standards
IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Operating frequency
2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels) 2412–2462 MHz (1–11 channels) 2412–2462 MHz (1–11 channels)
Authentication
Open system, WPA2-PSK Open system, WPA2-PSK Open system, WPA2-PSK
Communication protocols
Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
Supported languages for camera menus
Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Charging time
Approx. 2 h 30 min (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-73P and when no charge remains) Approx. 3 h (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-73P and when no charge remains) Approx. 2 h 30 min (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-73P and when no charge remains)
Battery life of still shooting
Approx. 260 shots when using EN-EL24 Approx. 290 shots when using EN-EL20a Approx. 250 shots when using EN-EL24
Battery life of movies
Approx. 45 min when using EN-EL24 Approx. 55 min when using EN-EL20a Approx. 50 min when using EN-EL24
Tripod socket
1/4 (ISO 1222) 1/4 (ISO 1222) 1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions
Approx.106, x63, x57.5mm, (excluding projections) Approx.122.5, x89.9, x138.8mm (4.9, x3.6, x5.5in.), (excluding projections) Approx.104.9, x61.3, x49.8mm, (excluding projections)
Weight
Approx.359g, (including battery and memory card) Approx.780g (1 lb 11.6 oz), (including battery and memory card) Approx.345g, (including battery and memory card)
Temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity
85% or less (no condensation) 85% or less (no condensation)
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder, 1 cm (0.39-in.) approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (–3 to +1 m{sup(-1)})
Frame coverage
Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Flash sync speed
Mechanical shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at all speeds Electronic shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at X=1/60 s or slower Mechanical shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at all speeds Electronic shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at X=1/60 s or slower
Control
TTL auto flash with image sensor
Flash exposure compensation
In steps of 1/3 EV in the range between –3 and +1 EV
External microphone connector
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Supplied Accessories
AN-DL1 Strap, LC-DL3 Lens Cap, EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter (A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase), UC-E21 USB Cable

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