Tuesday 18 September 2012

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Announced: NEW PANASONIC FIXED APERTURE LENS

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Announced: NEW PANASONIC FIXED APERTURE LENS: Along with the Announcement of the NEW Panasonic Lumix GH3, Panasonic have also announced a NEW 35-100mm f2.8 (35mm equiv. 70-200mm f2.8)...

Announced: NEW PANASONIC FIXED APERTURE LENS


Along with the Announcement of the NEW Panasonic Lumix GH3, Panasonic have also announced a NEW 35-100mm f2.8 (35mm equiv. 70-200mm f2.8) to join its impressive Micro Four-Thirds Lens range. This Lens is part of 'X-series', which means the lenses optics have been coated with Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating Technology- this allows the image to be rendered in stunning clarity when shooting Stills or Movie.

The Maximum f2.8 Aperture throughout the entire lens focal range, will allow incredible brightness when shooting inn low-light & beautifully creative shallow depth-of-field for Portrait photography. The 35-100mm f2.8 is ready for action, its construction is weather sealed- dust-proof & splash-proof.

Lens Specification:

Lens Construction: 18 elements in 13 groups (2 ED lenses , 1 UED lens)
Nano Surface Coating: Yes
Mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
Focal Length: f=35-100mm (35mm camera equivalent 70-200mm)
Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture: F2.8
Minimum Aperture: F22
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.85m / 2.8ft
Maximum magnification: Approx. 0.1x / 0.2x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View: 34°(Wide) to 12°(TELE)
Filter Size: 58mm / 2.3in
Max. Diameter: Approx 67.4mm / 2.7in
Overall Length: Approx. 99.9mm / 3.9in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight: Approx. 360g / 12.7oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
Standard Accessories: Lens front cap, Lens hood, Lens rear cap and lens storage bag)


Monday 17 September 2012

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: NEW CAMERAS JUST ANNOUNCED: ITS ALL ABOUT FULL FRA...

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: NEW CAMERAS JUST ANNOUNCED: ITS ALL ABOUT FULL FRA...: The announcement of the most recent models from CANON, NIKON & SONY have shown that things are starting moving towards Full Frame.. Pushing...

NEW CAMERAS JUST ANNOUNCED: ITS ALL ABOUT FULL FRAME

The announcement of the most recent models from CANON, NIKON & SONY have shown that things are starting moving towards Full Frame.. Pushing the quality of digital photography a step further.. Exciting times...!!!

1. Canon EOS 6D- NEW Full Frame DSLR



2. Nikon D600- NEW Full Frame DSLR


3. Sony SLT-A99- NEW Full Frame DLSR



4. Sony Cybershot RX1- NEW Full Frame Compact Digital Camera




Wednesday 12 September 2012

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: WHY NOT COME DOWN AND SEE US AT OUR TUNBRIDGE WEL...

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Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: ANNOUNCED: SONY CYBERSHOT RX1

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: ANNOUNCED: SONY CYBERSHOT RX1: SONY CYBERSHOT RX1 (PICTURED) Just Announced along with many other impressive NEW products from Sony, is a NEW Full Frame SLT Sony A99 ...

ANNOUNCED: SONY CYBERSHOT RX1

SONY CYBERSHOT RX1 (PICTURED)

Just Announced along with many other impressive NEW products from Sony, is a NEW Full Frame SLT Sony A99 & Sony Cybershot RX1. Our attention has been drawn to the Sony Cybershot RX1, and this Palm-Sized compact digital camera houses a 24.3 MegaPixel Full Frame Sensor. I repeat... A Full Frame sensor in a compact camera. This incredible sensor will be complimented by a Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens (note: this is not an interchangeable lens camera) and is reported to produce extremely high quality images.

Our only question is: Is this what the Market needs? If so, how large demand would there be for this camera? How many of you would part with Approx. £2,500 for this Unique camera? 

Please let us know....!!!!








Monday 23 July 2012

The Canon EOS M - Small and simple EOS



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Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: JUST ANNOUNCED: THE NEW CANON EOS M

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: JUST ANNOUNCED: THE NEW CANON EOS M: Canon EOS M (pictured above in available colors) Exciting news...!!! Canon has just announced that they are finally joining the ever ...

JUST ANNOUNCED: THE NEW CANON EOS M

Canon EOS M (pictured above in available colors)

Exciting news...!!! Canon has just announced that they are finally joining the ever popular Mirrorless Compact System Camera Market with their CANON EOS M.


Lets have a Quick glance at its released specification:

  • Same 18 MegaPixel APS-C Hybrid CMOS sensor thats used in the EOS 650D
  • 14 bit DIGIC 5 Processing Engine
  • 4.3 frames-per-second
  • ISO 100-12,800
  • Hybrid AF sensor for smooth, continuous AF in stills & movie
  • 7.7cm Touchscreen LCD with Multi-Touch Control
  • Scene Intelligent Auto
  • Multi-shot noise reduction for supreme low light photography
  • In Camera Creative Filters
  • Full HD Movie with continuous AF
Accessories shown to be available from release date are

  • EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM
  • EF-M 22mm f2 STM
  • Mount Adapter EF-EOS M (enables you to use the Full range of EF & EF-S lenses)
  • Speedlite 90EX 

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Wednesday 27 June 2012

EXCITING NEWS: LINE UP OF NEW LENSES FOR THE FUJI X-Pro1

Fujifilm has outlined NEW lenses coming out for Fujifilm X-Pro1, with 4 NEW fixed focal length lenses & 3 zoom lenses. The chart indicates that this Autumn we will hopefully see the following
  • 14mm (21mm) f2.8
  • 18-55mm (27-83mm) f2.8-4 OIS
& 2013 will see the release of 5 NEW lenses
  • 56mm (84mm) f1.4
  • 27mm (41mm) f2.8 "Pancake Type"
  • 23mm (35mm) f1.4
  • 55-200mm (83-300mm) f3.5-4.8 OIS Telephoto Zoom
  • 10-24mm (15-36mm) f4 OIS Super Wide Zoom
FujiFilm X-Pro1 Lens Line up for 2012/2013
Exciting News for you owners of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 or anyone considering buying this Exceptional Quality Camera, as Fuji has shown that they will not compromise on Quality with this product. Only disappointment is that for a camera of this quality, I would of liked to have seen an equivalent of a 24-70mm f2.8 or a 24-105mm f4- but maybe this could follow to, as this chart is not concrete & is subject to change at any stage.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Friday 8 June 2012

SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS, 13 Jun-28 Aug 2012


WORKSHOPS ARE TAKING PLACE IN & AROUND SEVENOAKS & TONBRIDGE, KENT.

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Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: The Canon EOS 650D -- get in touch with your creat...

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: The Canon EOS 650D -- get in touch with your creat...: Just announced to the Canon EOS range is the NEW Canon EOS 650D, Please view the video above to see the inspiring new features like Conti...

The Canon EOS 650D -- get in touch with your creative side




Just announced to the Canon EOS range is the NEW Canon EOS 650D, Please view the video above to see the inspiring new features like Continuous AF in video mode & Touch-screen- Touch and shoot / Touch and Track & function changing.


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Thursday 19 April 2012

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Announced: NEW Entry Level DSLR- NIKON D3200

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Announced: NEW Entry Level DSLR- NIKON D3200: NIKON D3200 (Pictured) Just been announced is Nikon's NEW entry level DSLR- the NIKON D3200. After the year that Nikon has had, with thei...

Announced: NEW Entry Level DSLR- NIKON D3200

NIKON D3200 (Pictured)
Just been announced is Nikon's NEW entry level DSLR- the NIKON D3200. After the year that Nikon has had, with their factory flooding in Thailand, it is nice to see that they are releasing a High Spec entry level model to blow the competition out-of-the-water_no pun intended.

Lets have a quick browse at the specifications:
    New to D-SLR photography? Guide Mode uses sample images and clear instructions to show you how to take great photos in a few simple steps.
    24.2-MP DX-format CMOS sensor: capture sharp, detailed images with the 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor. Big prints look superb and you can crop images without losing any detail.
    Go cinematic: make movies you’ll want to share with D-movie. With the camera’s large image sensor and high ISO, you can record sharp Full HD (1080p) video clips in any light.
    High ISO (100–6400): take great images in low light or sharp shots of fast-moving subjects. Features an Auto ISO setting, and ISO is extendable up to 12800.
    Razor-sharp 11-point autofocus system: enjoy fast and precise autofocus coverage throughout the frame whether your subject is off-center, moving fast or completely unpredictable.
    Wireless Mobile Adapter: use the optional WU-1a to share images directly from the D3200 to a smartphone or tablet, or to control the camera remotely via your smart device*.
    EXPEED 3: Nikon’s fast and powerful image processing engine provides high-speed operation, remarkably clear images with excellent color reproduction, and enhanced movie recording.
    Scene Recognition System: let the D3200 help you capture superior images. Nikon’s Scene Recognition System will meticulously analyze the scene you’re shooting and adjust the focus, exposure and white balance for optimum results.
    4 fps continuous shooting: shoot action at a swift four frames per second and capture fleeting movements or expressions at exactly the right moment.
    Photo retouch menu: enhance your photos in-camera with a range of tools and effects. Retouch tools include Resize, Quick Retouch and Straighten. Effects include Selective Color, Color Sketch, and Miniature Effect, which makes distant subjects look like scale models.
    Active D-Lighting: capture more detail in high-contrast lighting conditions. Nikon’s Active D-Lighting automatically captures the details in both dark and bright areas for stunning images with natural contrast.
    Smart autofocus for movies: enjoy continuous autofocus (AF) when you shoot D-movies. Full-time servo AF (AF-F) and subject-tracking AF maintain the focus when you shoot moving subjects. Face-priority AF is ideal for filming events where you want to relax and let the camera focus on faces.
    Extensive movie options: you can record Full HD (1080p) movies in 30p, 25p and 24p, and the camera supports use of Nikon’s ME-1 stereo microphone. In-camera edit functions let you perform tasks such as setting the start and end point of your movie. A mini HDMI output enables playback on an HDTV.
    NIKKOR lenses: take advantage of Nikon’s legendary NIKKOR lenses to capture images with vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail, or to experiment with cinematic effects. Use fast prime lenses for stunning portraits, micro lenses for life-size close-ups or telephoto lenses for distant subjects.
    A joy to use: the D3200 lightweight body and superior ergonomics make it a pleasure to shoot with. A secure grip makes the camera comfortable to hold. Dedicated one-touch buttons for frequently used functions like D-Movie, or live view, make it easy to operate.


You did read it correctly, a 24 MegaPixel entry level DSLR. Also, the easy & improved AF when videoing- looks like Nikon is listening to its target market. Not quite sure about this Optional wireless transmitter to Android devices, but on the whole this NEW model looks very exciting..!!

Monday 19 March 2012

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: FUJIFILM X-PRO 1- NOW IN-STOCK

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: FUJIFILM X-PRO 1- NOW IN-STOCK: The NEW Fujifilm X-Pro 1 & the 3 Lenses available are now in-stock, Please click the link below for more information & direct link to our we...

FUJIFILM X-PRO 1- NOW IN-STOCK

The NEW Fujifilm X-Pro 1 & the 3 Lenses available are now in-stock, Please click the link below for more information & direct link to our website

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Friday 16 March 2012

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: EXCITING NEWS: THE NEW CANON EOS 5D MARK III WILL ...

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: EXCITING NEWS: THE NEW CANON EOS 5D MARK III WILL ...: Canon EOS 5D mark III (Pictured) Incredibly Exiciting.....!!!!! We have just been informed that a limited quantity of the NEW Canon EO...

EXCITING NEWS: THE NEW CANON EOS 5D MARK III WILL BE IN-STORE TOMORROW

Canon EOS 5D mark III (Pictured)
Incredibly Exiciting.....!!!!!


We have just been informed that a limited quantity of the NEW Canon EOS 5D mark III will be delivered to our store in Sevenoaks-Kent tomorrow (Saturday 17 March 2012). Unsure what time, but will be arriving. 


Please Click the link below- for direct link to our website

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Tuesday 13 March 2012

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: COMING SOON..!!! The NEW Sony Alpha A57

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: COMING SOON..!!! The NEW Sony Alpha A57: Sony Alpha A57 (pictured) Due into the shops next month is the NEW Sony Alpha A57, Sony's replacement for the Sony Alpha A55. The Sony Al...

COMING SOON..!!! The NEW Sony Alpha A57

Sony Alpha A57 (pictured)
Due into the shops next month is the NEW Sony Alpha A57, Sony's replacement for the Sony Alpha A55. The Sony Alpha A57 will sit underneath the Sony Alpha A65 in Sony's range of Translucent Mirror Technology DSLR's. Viewing the specifications of this new camera, there is not much to really set it apart from the much loved Alpha A55. Its more along the same size of the A65, so will be larger than the A55. It has the same 16MP APS-C Exmor sensor. Yes, the frames-per-second has been increased to 12fps, but only if your in the new Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode- 10fps in normal shooting modes!!!! 


But its the increase in ISO capability which is most worrying, now having a selectable range from 100-16000 ISO. Sony state low-noise images, but what i think this will mean in practise is the camera capturing multiple images & processing multiple images for one shot. The digital viewfinder is higher resolution than that on the A55, but still maintains LCD technology at 1440k-dots- not the latest OLED technology used in the Sony Alpha A77. The Auto Focus Tracking system is improved for continuous shooting & HD Movie making. 


Interesting, is Sony's approach to increasing your ability to record Telephoto images with the A57. The A57 basically has an in-built Telephoto Converter, but in layman terms its just digital zoom!!! It can crop at 1.4x (reduces pixels to 8.4MP) & 2x (reducing pixels to 4MP). This means that if you had a 300mm lens on the A57, including the cameras natural 1.5x magnification due to the APS-C sized sensor used- you would be able to photograph at an equivalent of 900mm at 4MP. A new function on the A57 is 'Auto Portrait Framing' mode where the camera refines the your composition, trimming your pictures for a more tightly framed Portraits. 


Even though it means saying goodbye to an old friend, there is no doubt that the NEW Sony Alpha A57 will be a spectacular camera.  

FOR MORE INFO or TO PRE-ORDER YOURS- CLICK HERE

Tuesday 7 February 2012

Announced: The "NIKON D800" & "NIKON D800E"



At last, the moment we have all been waiting for- Nikon have officially announced the NIKON D800 and also a special edition version the NIKON D800E. There has been a lot of talk/rumours that Nikon would the first to release 30MP+ full frame models & those rumours are now true. The specification of these models do not disappoint:


    36.3 megapixel FX-format (full-frame) CMOS sensor with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.
    Nikon D800 (pictured)
    ISO 100–6400: extendable up to 25,600 (equivalent) and down to 50 (equivalent).
    4 fps consecutive shooting in FX/5: 4 crop modes. 5 fps in 1.2x/DX crop modes.
    Multi-area D-Movie records FX- and DX-format Full HD (1080p) movies in 30p, 25p and 24p. Max recording time approx. 29 minutes 59 seconds. Offers uncompressed HDMI output to external devices and high-fidelity audio control.
    Multi-CAM3500FX 51-point AF system: individually selectable or configurable in 9-point, 21-point and 51-point coverage settings. Sensitive down to -2 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F).
    EXPEED 3 image processing engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for superb tonal gradation.
    8 cm (3.2-in.), 921k-dot LCD monitor with auto brightness control anti-reflective, with wide color reproduction.
    3D Color Matrix Metering III: 91k pixel AE AF sensor with full-time face recognition.
    100% viewfinder coverage and three Crop Modes: 5:4, 1.2x and DX-format, with viewfinder masking.
    Quiet shooting mode: perfect for discreet photography, the sound of the camera’s mirror return mechanism is noticeably reduced.
    Highly accurate and durable shutter unit: standard rating of 200,000 cycles, with a maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec and flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
    Storage media: CF and SD card slots.
    Built-in i-TTL Speedlight: GN / guide number approx. 12, 24mm lens coverage.
    Durable Magnesium alloy body: moisture and dust resistant.
    Wireless LAN and Ethernet support via optional Wireless Transmitter WT-4.


The Nikon D800E special edition version features differ with a new optical low pass filter with anti-aliasing properties removed, this in return will deliver unprecedented sharpness from its 36.3 Megapixel Full Frame Sensor.


Nikon D800E (pictured)


Due in the shops very soon!!!! how exciting!!!!!


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Wednesday 11 January 2012

Announced: Fujifilm's 'NEW' Interchangeable Lens Camera- The Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1


2012 is going to be a good year! The most exciting news so far, is the announcement of Fujifilm's NEW compact interchangeable lens camera- The Fujifilm X-Pro1. Going on the technological breakthrough & success of the Fujifilm FinePix X100 & FinePix X10, the NEW Fujifilm X-Pro1 sounds incredibly appealing. But they have not just made an interchangeable version of the FinePix X100, they have pushed the boundaries of sensor technology again and the claims are very high.


The NEW APS-C sized 16 Megapixel  X-Trans CMOS Sensor has been newly developed for this camera. The RGB pixels are now grouped in 6x6's which delivers much greater colour reproduction & the optical low-pass filter removed, this in return reduces the occurrence of moire & false colours but still maintaining high resolution. This new sensor was inspired by the random arrangement of the fine grains of silver halide in film, and this is what Fujifilm claim: "The X-Trans CMOS™ sensor is capable of delivering resolution that is parallel, if not superior, to a full frame sensor". To translate the data sent by the new sensor with lightning speed, Fujifilm has also developed a new processing engine- the EXR PROCESSOR PRO.

But what of the lenses, i hear you say! Three NEW X-Mount prime lenses will be available at the launch of the camera- The XF18mm F2 R (135 equiv. 27mm), XF35mm F1.4 R (135 equiv. 53mm) & XF60mm F2.4 Macro (135 equiv. 91mm). These large aperture lenses will offer optimum quality in sharpness & colour rendition, nice depth-of-field & lovely background bokeh. Also, the large aperture creates very fast shutter speeds to capture action or photograph in low-light conditions.


The Fujifilm X-Pro1 also incorporates the next generation of OVF /Digital hybrid viewfinder- introduced on the Fujifilm FinePix X100. Using an Optical viewfinder on compact digital camera is such a breath of fresh air and our only concern revolves around the viewfinder. If Fujifilm releases future lenses (which are needed for it to become a successful system), how will it affect the Optical Viewfinder? Will additional lenses mean they can only be composed using the Digital part of the Viewfinder. 


The X-Pro1 has the retro leica-esque look & now it has versatility & quality to match. As long as additional lenses keep coming throughout the year, our prediction is that this will be the most sort after camera of 2012.  




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Tuesday 10 January 2012

Announced: The 'New' Canon Powershot G1 X

Canon Powershot G1 X (pictured)
Much anticipation has been thought over Canon's response to the Compact System Digital Camera's around today & the latest arrival of Nikon's NEW compact Interchangeable Lens cameras, the Nikon J1 & Nikon V1. But Canon is still reluctant to release a compact interchangeable lens system! Instead, we have the release of the NEW Canon Powershot G1 X. Looking at the Canon Powershot G1 X specification, in many ways we understand why:
  • Large 18.7mm x 14.0mm -14.3 MP CMOS sensor (measures approx. 6 times larger than the sensor in the Canon Powershot G12 & just marginally smaller than the APS-C sensor used in the Canon EOS 600D).
  • DIGIC 5 image processor allows for better Detail, Tone & Digital Noise Reduction even when using High ISO's up to ISO12800.
  • X4 Optical Zoom (Wide 28-112mm) with Intelligent Image Stabilisation
  • Optical Viewfinder + 3-inch Vari-Angle LCD screen (920k dots)
  • 4.5fps as a 6 frame burst
  • Full HD 1080p at 24fps
  • HDR mode & 3-stop in-built ND filter
Many Pro/Enthusiast Photographers use Canon's Powershot G' range as their compact camera because of their quality & control, & the Canon Powershot G1 X will be on all of those wish-list. The quality will be vastly improved & also the resulting images will have greater depth in regards to depth-of-field due to the larger sensor. Im sure there will much debate about the Powershot G1 X not having the versatility of interchangeable lenses, but it is this that makes the Canon Powershot G1 X very compact- compared to its rivals.

Due in the shops feb' 2012