2014年5月15日木曜日

Full size images of the RX100M3 leaked!


The new RX100M3 will be announced within the next hours (exactly at 5am of May 16). And here are the worldwide first full size images of the new camera!


It has a unique pop-up viewfinder with 1,4 m dots. A new Zeiss 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens. Playmemories APP support, "Selfie-capable" LCD screen, XAVC-S video recording and built-in ND filter. All that stuff is packed in a body that is just 2,5mm thicker than the previous RX100M2.


Really a unique camera!


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2014年05月14日のつぶやきまとめを更新しました!

Canadian Store leaks the RX100M3 specs. Announcement on May 16.


This time it's Sony Store Canada leaking Sony info ahead of the announcement. They currently display the full RX100M3 specs. Unlike previous rumors the camera will not be announced today. There is a short delay and it will be announced tomorrow (May 16) at 5 am London time!


RX100 M3 Product Specifications


Software


Operating System Compatibility : PlayMemories Home: Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows®7 SP1, Windows®8 (PlayMemories Home is not Mac compatible); PlayMemories Online Uploader: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista®SP2, Windows®7 SP1, Windows®8, Mac OS X (v10.5- v10.8); Image Data Converter Version 4.2: Windows® XP SP3,Windows Vista® SP2,Windows®7 SP1,Windows®8, Mac OS X (v10.5- v10.8)

Supplied Software : Supplied Software: PlayMemories™ Home, Image Data Converter Version 4 (via software download from camera)


Advanced Features


Image Stabilization : [Still Image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)

Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)

Sweep Panorama : Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)

Face Detection : On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected

Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Yes (eight faces max) New Registration / Order Exchanging / Delete / Delete All

Smile Shutter™ technology : Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)


Camera


Camera Type : Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera

Lens Compatibility : Fixed lens


Colour : Black


Convenience Features


Media/Battery Indicator : Yes

View & Index : Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect


Drive System


Continuous Shooting Speed : 10 fps at 20.2MP

Burst Buffer : JPEG Standard (12 shots) JPEG Fine (12 shots) RAW (13 shots) RAW+JPEG (10 shots)

Shutter Speeds : iAuto (4 - 1/2000) / Program Auto (1 - 1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30 - 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30 - 1/2000)

Self-timer : 10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)

Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.), Self-portrait One-person, Self-portrait Two-person, (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing


Exposure System


D-Range Optimizer : Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)

Auto Exposure Lock : Yes (AE Lock button). Can be disabled from menu

Exposure Compensation : +/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step

Minimum Illumination : Movie: Auto:1.2lux(Shutter Speed 1/30")

Picture Effect(s) : [Still Image] Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration [Movie] Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome

Exposure Settings : [Still] Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto (Program shift available), Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene Selection, Movie, Sweep Panorama [Movie] Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

Scene Mode(s) : Anti Motion Blur, Fireworks, Gourmet, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Pet Mode, Portrait, Sports Action, Sunset

Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

Metering Sensitivity : EV 0 to 20 (at ISO100 equivalent)

ISO : Auto(ISO125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit),125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendableto ISO80/100),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO125-12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600

Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box

Color Temperature : 2500 – 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom

ISO Sensitivity (Movie) : Auto:(ISO125Level-ISO12800Level, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800

White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluor (Warm White) / Fluor (Cool White) / Fluor (Day White) / Fluor (Daylight) / Flash / C. Temp., Filter / Custom

Exposure Bracketing : 3 continuous or single shots in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps

WB Shift : G7-M7,A7-B7


Flash


Flash Bracketing : ±2.0 EV

Flash Metering System : Pre-flash TTL

Flash Compensation : ±2.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV steps)

Recycling Time : Approx. 3.4 sec.

Flash Modes : Auto / Fill-flash / Slow Sync / Rear Sync / Off

Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: 1’ to 49’ 2” (0.30m to 15.0m) (W) / 1’ 9” – 18’ 8” (0.55m to 5.7m) (T) ISO 12800: Up to 98’ 5” (30.0m) (W) / 37’ (11.3m) (T)

Flash Type : Built-in, Pop-up Auto


Focus Control


Focus Features : Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock

AF Illuminator : Built-in LED, Range: approx. 3' 4” - 9' 9” (0.3m-3.0m)

Focus Sensitivity : EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent)

Focus Area : Multi point AF (25 points) / Continuous AF / Single Shot AF / Flexible spot (S/M/L) / Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L))

Focus Points : 25 points

AF Modes : Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus

Focus System : Contrast-detect AF


Imaging Sensor


Pixel Gross : 20.9M pixels (approx.)

Focal Length Conversion Factor : 2.7x

Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

Effective Picture Resolution : 20.1M pixels (approx.)

Imaging Sensor : Exmor® R 1.0” CMOS sensor (13.2 X 8.8mm) (3:2 aspect ratio)

Processor : BIONZ® X image processor


Interface


NFC : Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing)

DC IN : Yes, via AC-UB10 AC charger and USB cable

Memory Card Slot : Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card

HD Output : HDMI® (Type D micro)

Wi-Fi : Yes

Accessory Shoe : Multi Interface Shoe

Tripod Mount : Yes (1/4" diameter, 20 threads per inch)

Remote Commander : Yes, via RM-VPR1

PhotoTV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable

USB Port(s) : USB 2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)

BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI® with compatible BRAVIA HDTV (link menu)

Microphone Input : Via MI Shoe + Optional ECM-XYST1M


LCD Display


Peaking : Yes Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off Color: White/Red/Yellow

Real-time image adjustment display : Yes (On/Off)

LCD Type : 3.0” (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229,000 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD / Tiltable (Up by approx. 180degrees, down by approx. 45degrees.)

Coverage : 100% Field of View

Angle Adjustment : Tilt angle: Up by approx. 180degrees, down by approx. 45degrees

Histogram : Yes (On/off)

Live View : Continuous Live View

Brightness Control : Auto / Manual(5 steps) / Sunny Weather

Grid Display : Yes (Rule of Thirds, 4x6 Square, Diagonal & 4x6 Square Grids, Off)

Customization : Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback


Optics/Lens


Optical Zoom : 2.9x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)

Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.17 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 30cm (0.99 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.17 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx.30cm (0.99 ft.) to Infinity)

Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*

Aperture (Max.) : F1.8(W)-2.8(T)

Aperture : F1.8 - 11 (W), F2.8 - 11 (T)

Aspheric Elements : 9 aspheric elements including AA lens

Aperture Blade : Iris diaphragm (7 blades)

Digital Zoom : Still image: 20M Approx.11x / 10M 16x / 5M 23x / VGA 44x; Movie: Approx.11x

Lens Construction : 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens)

Steady Shot Mode:Active : [Still image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)

ND Filter : Auto / On(3 steps) / Off

Clear Image Zoom : Still Image: 20M Approx. 5.8x / 10M 8.2x / 5M 11x / VGA Approx. 44x; Movie: Approx. 5.8x

Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : [Still Image 3:2] f=24-70mm [Still Image 16:9] f=26-76mm [Still Image 4:3] f=25-73mm [Still Image 1:1] f=30.5-89mm [Movie 16:9] f=25.5-74mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=30-86mm (SteadyShot® Active Mode), f=33.5-95mm(SteadyShot Intelligent Active) [Movie 4:3] f=31-90mm (SteadyShot® Standard), f=37-105mm (SteadyShot Active Mode), f=41-117mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive)


Power


Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® NP-BX1 (3.6V)

Power Requirements : AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA

Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.8W

Number of Still Images : Approx. 320 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)

Battery Capacity : 4.5Wh (1240mAh)


Recording


Panorama Still Image Size : Wide (12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160), Standard(8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160)

Audio Format : XAVC S: LPCM 2ch; AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator); MP4:M PEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

Video Format : XAVC S / AVCHD Ver. 2.0 / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))

Video Mode : XAVC S: 60p 50M(1,920x1,080/60p) / 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/30p) / 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/24p) / 120p 50M(1,280x720/120p) AVCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/24p) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/24p) MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)

Color Space : sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color

Still Image Size 16:9 : L:17M(5,472×3,080) / M: 7.5M(3,648×2,056) / S: 4.2M(2,720×1,528)

Still Image Size 3:2 : L: 20M(5,472×3,648) / M: 10M(3,888×2,592) / S: 5M(2,736×1,824)

Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG

Media Type : SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card; Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media

Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 20.1 Megapixels

Still Image Size 4:3 : L: 18M(4,864×3,648) / M: 10M(3,648×2,736) / S: 5M(2,592×1,944)

Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Stereo Microphone / Mono Speaker

Still Image Size 1:1 : L: 13M(3,648×3,648) / M: 6.5M(2,544×2,544) / S: 3.7M(1,920×1,920)

Mic Level Control : 16 steps

Still Image File Format : JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

Wind Noise Reduction : Yes (On/Off)


Service and Warranty Information


Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor


Viewfinder


Type : 0.39" SVGA electronic viewfinder(OLED), 1,440,000dots

Magnification : Approx. 0.59x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m1(diopter) (35mm equiv.)

Diopter Adjustment : -4.0 to +3.0m-1


Weights and Measurements


Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 9.3 oz. (263 g)

Dimensions (Approx.) : 4 " × 2 3/8 " × 1 5/8 " (101.6x58.1x41.0 mm) excluding protrusions

Weight (Approx.) : With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx.10.2 oz. (290 g)


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Nikon S2 and J4 US preorder links.


You can now preorder both new Nikon 1 cameras in US stores:


Nikon 1 S2 at Amazon, Adorama or BHphoto.


Nikon 1 J4 at Amazon, Adorama or BHphoto.


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