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Panasonic Lumix LX5 leaked specs

The Panasonic Lumix LX5, which will be announced this coming July 21, have already its technical specifications published in the Panasonic website. The differences from Panasonic Lumix LX3 are not that much. Thus, those who have just bought their Lumix LX3 may have to wait for a better upgrade.

The Differences between Panasonic Lumix LX3 and Panasonic Lumix LX5

1. Optical Zoom
LX3 – 2.5x
LX5 – 3.8x

2. ISO
LX3 – ISO 80 to ISO 3200
LX5 – ISO 80 to ISO 12800

3. HD Movie Recording
LX3 – 1280 x 720 pixels 24fps
LX5 – 1280 x 720 pixels 30fps

4. Shutter Speed
LX3 – 60 to 1/2000 sec. (Manual)
LX5 – 60 – 1/4000 sec.

5. Storage
LX3 – SD / SDHC / MMC (still images only) / internal memory (50MB)
LX5 – SD / SDHC / SDXC / internal memory

6. Battery Life
LX3 – 380 photos (CIPA standard)
LX5 – 400 photos (CIPA standard)

7. LCD Screen
LX3 – 3.0″ TFT Screen LCD Display (460K dots)
LX5 – 3.0″ TFT Screen LCD Display (460K dots), AR Coating

43 Rumors uploaded a screenshot of the specs on their blog post just in case Panasonic decides to pull down the content.

Firmware Update for Canon EOS 550D and Canon 1D Mark IV

Canon has just released a firmware update for the following cameras: Canon EOS 550D (also known as Canon Rebel T2i) and Canon 1D Mark IV. Before running the firmware update, make sure that you won’t encounter a power failure since it may disable the camera. More »

Sony Bloggie: A Video Blogging Gadget

Before it was all about information through texts, words, articles and the like. Then it evolved to Pictures and instant photographs. Now with our growing internet speeds, portable devices, we start to delve into the risky field of Video Blogging.

Sony thought they could come out with a nice device to answer to the needs of wannabe video bloggers: the Sony Bloggie PM5. The Sony Bloggie PM5 is supposedly some kind of video blogging device thus the name. More »

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Have you been acquainted with Olympus’ PEN E-PL1? Well, here’s a brief review that would definitely help you determine whether you’d choose this to be your top pick.

The technology behind Olypmpus PEN E-PL1 can produce the same good quality photos in those big, bulky and heavy professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and High-Definition (HD) camcorders, but fortunately, it’s  a lot more handy. For it’s weight and size, this is absolutely smaller and lighter.

The E-PL1 also has a much-needed built-in pop-up flash. This enables to capture low-light objects while reducing red-eye effect and fill in dark areas.

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I want a Nikon D90

I’ve been holding my internet earnings these past few months to raise funds for a new gadget that I’m planning to get.  Since when I was in college, I’ve been using our groups’s Canon EOS 300D and Nikon D40 but I never really had a gear to call my own. I’ve been eying for D90. Based on the specifications below, I think it’s a very good value for its price (Php 54,000.00 for Kit).

• 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
• 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
• Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
• Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
• Illuminated focus points
• Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
• IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
• 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
• Expeed image processing engine
• 3D tracking AF (11 point)
• Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
• Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
• Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
• Improved user interface
• New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
• Same battery and vertical grip as D80
• Vignetting control in-camera
• 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback

I’m super excited in getting this one.  I can’t wait for my next paycheck.