beyond stills: the hdslr camera class of 2010
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This publication charts the recently (fall 2010) announced HDSLR/HDSLR-type cameras and some of their features.TRANSCRIPT
Model MSRP Sensor 1080/720 FrameRate
Tracking Autofocus
Manual Video
Control
Ext.Mic.
SoundLevel
Adjust
SwivelLCD
Comments
Canon 60D $1099 Body
18 MP(DX)
Yes/Yes Multi — Yes Yes Yes Yes Adjustable sound level control; 7X zoom mode in SD possible.
Nikon D7000 $1199Body
16 MP(DX)
Yes/Yes Multi Yes Yes Yes Yes — Environmental seals; Dual memory cards.
Nikon D3100 $699Kit
14 MP(DX)
Yes/Yes Multi Yes — — — — Guide mode for users new to HDSLRs.
Olympus E-5 $1699Body
12 MP(DX)
No/Yes Fixed — Yes Yes — Yes Extensive filter choices available during video. In-body stabilization.
PanasonicGH 2
$999Kit
16 MPµ4:3
Yes/Yes Multi Yes Yes Yes — Yes Touch screen focus pulling possible; Step-less aperture zoom available.
Pentax K-5 $1599Body
16 MP(DX)
Yes/Yes Multi — — Yes — — 1080 @ 25 FPS only; Weathersealed; in-body stabilization.
Pentax K-r $799Body
12 MP(DX)
No/Yes Fixed(25 FPS)
— — — In-body stabilization.
Sony SLT-α 33 $649Body
14 MP(DX)
Yes/— Fixed Yes — Yes — Yes stereo internal mic; Dual media card slot. In-body stabilization
Sony SLT-α 55 $749Body
16 MP(DX)
Yes/— Fixed Yes — Yes — Yes Adds GPS tagging to above. Offers 1440 x 1080 but no 720 option.
Sony Alpha α 580
$799Body
16 MP(DX)
Yes/— Fixed — — Yes — Yes In-body stabilization. Offers 1440 x 1080 but no 720 option.
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