April 23, 2015

New Linear Motion Lead Screw 25 mm Macro Rail from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar PHOTO MS4-100-1 Linear Motion Lead Screw Macro Rail
Another member was recently added to the Hejnar PHOTO family of Linear Motion focusing macro rails and macro stages.

The design concept of the brand new MS4-100-1 fits between the original MS-3_8 Linear Motion Macro Focusing Stage and the high precision MS4 with Micrometric Head, but with a more affordable price tag than both.

New 1/4"-20 Knurled Thumb Screw from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar Knurled Thumb Screw on LLSB R2
There are users of Long Lens Support Brackets, who own several long telephoto lenses, where the LLSB (Review) needs height adjustment to match the specifics of each lens.

April 16, 2015

Manfrotto MHXPRO-3WG Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar Photo MHXPRO-3WG Conversion Set overview
Hejnar PHOTO has just introduced another Arca-Swiss® compatible conversion set for Manfrotto® heads, enriching their line further.

The conversion set is addressed to the new Manfrotto MHXPRO-3WG 3 Way Geared Head, which as all the recent MHXPRO heads features the popular classic RC2 Quick Release System.

April 15, 2015

Sunwayfoto DDP-64SI Improved Panoramic Indexing Rotator Review

Sunwayfoto DDP-64SI Panoramic Indexing Rotator
Sunwayfoto® took almost another year from the release of the Updated Sunwayfoto DDP-64S Panoramic Indexing Rotator (Review) for the release of the DDP-64SI Panoramic Indexing Rotator.

This somehow, is not a face lifted version of their original DDP-64S since the addition of the letter "I" at the end of the model name signifies substantial enhancements aka improvements.

April 14, 2015

Canon Announced Significant L Lens Price Drops


Effective immediately, Canon has announced a significant price drop on all its L series lenses.

Price reductions start from US$ 20.00 for the Canon EF Series III Extenders reaching the amount of US$ 800.00 for the EF 200-400 f/4.0 L IS USM Ex 1.4x Super Zoom Telephoto.

April 11, 2015

Updates for Torque Test Results in Sunwayfoto Leveling Bases Reviews

Sunwayfoto DYH-90i on workbench
In an effort to tidy up some loose ends and pending matters in site content, the reviews concerning the Sunwayfoto Leveling Bases have been updated with Torque test results.

The measuring methods used,  were not meant for absolute precision, but rather to give an indication of the capabilities.

April 5, 2015

Canon Powershot D10 Compact Camera Reference Page

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera Box

This article stands as a reference page for the Canon PowerShot D10 which was the first Waterproof and Shockproof compact camera released by Canon in May 2009.

It has its place here as depicted and referred to, in some of the illustrations of the articles about camera plates as well as the means of creation of some of the published photo albums.

The page will be updated with more info in time.

The Camera

Key Features
  • Resistant to water, shock, dust & cold
  • 12.1 MP Image Sensor
  • 3.0x zoom and optical IS
  • Scene Detection Technology
  • DIGIC 4 Processor
  • 2.5” PureColor LCD II
  • Motion Detection Technology
  • Face Detection Technology
  • Optional Front Cover Set
  • Range of shooting modes

Specification
IMAGE SENSOR
Type1/2.3 type CCD
Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1M
Colour Filter TypePrimary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
TypeDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
LENS
Focal Length6.2 – 18.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 35 – 105mm)
ZoomOptical 3x. Digital approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.5x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom). Combined approx. 12x
Depending on the image size selected / Digital zoom available for still image and standard movie modes only. Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording.
Maximum f/numberf/2.8 – f/4.9
Construction6 elements in 5 groups (1 double sided aspherical UA element, 1 single sided UA element)
Image StabilisationYes (shift-type)
FOCUSING
TypeTTL
AF System/ PointsAiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track)
AF ModesSingle, Continuous, Servo AF (Some settings limit availability)
AF Point SelectionSize (Normal, Small)
AF LockOn/Off Selectable
AF Assist BeamYes
Manual FocusYes
Closest Focusing Distance3cm (W) from front of lens in macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
AE LockOn/Off Selectable
Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
ISO sensitivity*AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
SHUTTER
Speed1 - 1/1500 sec (factory default)
15 - 1/1500 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
TypeTTL
SettingsAuto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom
LCD MONITOR
Monitor6.2 cm (2.5”) PureColor LCD II (TFT), Approx. 230,000 dots
CoverageApprox. 100%
BrightnessAdjustable to one of five levels
FLASH
ModesAuto, Manual Flash On / Off
Slow Sync SpeedYes
Red-Eye ReductionYes
Flash Exposure CompensationFace Detection FE
Flash Exposure LockYes
Built-in Flash Range30cm - 3.2m (W) / 2.0m (T)
External FlashCanon High Power Flash HF-DC1
SHOOTING
ModesAuto*, P, Movie, Special Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Underwater, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200¹, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist)
*with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology
Photo EffectsMy Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Drive modesSingle, Continuous, Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer
Continuous ShootingApprox. 1.1 shots/sec.(until memory card becomes full)
Under conditions where the flash does not fire and Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size(L) 4000 x 3000, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 2592 x 1944, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 4000 x 2248. Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)
CompressionFine, Normal
Movies(L)640 x 480, 30fps, (M)320 x 240, 30fps
Movie LengthUp to 4GB or 1 hour (L and M)
Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
FILE TYPES
Still Image TypeJPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
MoviesMOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural)]
DIRECT PRINT
Canon PrintersCanon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only)
PictBridgeYes
OTHER FEATURES
Red-Eye CorrectionYes, during shooting and playback
My CategoryImage tagging feature
Intelligent Orientation SensorYes
HistogramYes
Playback ZoomApprox. 2x – 10x
Self TimerApprox. 2 or 10 sec., Custom or FaceSelf-Timer
Menu LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi
INTERFACE
ComputerHi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
OtherA/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)
MEMORY CARD
TypeSD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & MacintoshWindows XP SP2-3 / Vista (including SP1)
Mac OS X v10.4 – 10.5 (Intel processor required)
SOFTWARE
Browsing & PrintingZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
OtherPhotoStitch
POWER SOURCE
BatteriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L (battery and charger supplied)
Battery lifeApprox. 220 shots
Approx. 360 min. playback
Using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera (where included), except where indicated.
A/C Power SupplyOptional, AC adapter kit ACK-DC40
ACCESSORIES
Cases / StrapsSoft Case SC-DC70,
Shoulder & Neck Strap Set STP-DC1
Carabiner Strap STP-DC2
(optional straps are not designed for use under water)
FlashHigh Power Flash HF-DC1
Power Supply & Battery ChargersAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
OtherFront Cover Set FC-DC1
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment-10 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Waterproof to 10m (IEC/JIS IP Protection Rating IPX8 equivalent)
Dustproof (IEC/JIS IP Protection Rating IP6X equivalent)
Shockproof to 1.22m
Dimensions(WxHxD) 103.6 x 66.9 x 48.8mm (excluding protrusions)
WeightApprox. 212 g (including battery/batteries and memory card)

Packaging & Contents

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera Box Labels

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera Box contents
PowerShot D10 Body, Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-6L, Battery Charger CB-2LY, Wrist Strap WS-DC8, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, AV Cable AVC-DC400
Canon PowerShot D10 Camera w/ strap / battery / charger
PowerShot D10 Body, Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-6L and Battery Charger CB-2LY, Wrist Strap WS-DC8.

The Camera Body

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera front

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera rear

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera top

The Hand Strap

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera hand strap mounting options

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera hand strap mounting procedure

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera w/ hand strap

LCD Monitor & Menus

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera LCD Screen ON

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera Program and Menus

Memory & Battery Compartment

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera Memory and Battery slots

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera Memory and Battery installation procedure



Camera Connectors

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera side connectors

The on Camera Flash

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera flash and AF assist lamp

Reference Articles in Using and Supporting the Camera

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera Arca plate installation
Sunwayfoto DP-26 Universal Quick Release Plate Review
Canon PowerShot D10 Camera Arca plate & battery door

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera clamped on table tripod

Canon PowerShot D10 Camera on table tripod
Pictured above the Canon D10 P&S camera equipped with Sunwayfoto DP-26 QR Plate is clamped via a Hejnar PHOTO F60 1" Quick Release Clamp on the Fotomate V-Pod-S Table Top Tripod.

I hope you found the reference useful, thank you for viewing.
All Photos ©2013-2015 S.C.Vlachos

Availability:
Canon PowerShot D10 and its accessories may always be found in good condition and fair prices either from Amazon or from eBay.


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