Fuji's FinePix S3100 is one of the best cameras out there, and is a very hot seller. The camera can take great pictures that are still of high quality even when enlarged, though only when operated correctly. Though, this is not a camera that is usable by anyone. This camera is not recommended for beginners, and is strongly recommended for advanced photographers. The camera must be on for about three seconds (which is referred to as warm-up), with the memory card inside, before one can take see the object they want to photograph. As users inside a larger (higher memory) card, the problem only becomes worse. The camera works similarly as many of the very expensive SLR cameras. What you view through the camera is actually coming through the lens, but actually on a screen on the inside. Many people with glasses even claim that this useful, and makes looking through the camera much easier. You can also click a button on the camera and instead have the image shown on the 1.5" LCD screen.
Many cameras that have automatic exposure as well as focus require the user to click the shutter button down somewhat and then wait before clicking to take the photo. If they do so, the picture taken will usually be of low quality (blurry usually). On another note, the image on the LCD tends to freeze while the camera is being adjusted. Many users find this a problem because what they wanted to take a picture of originally may not be in the same position as it was when they wanted to take the picture. It is only a few seconds "lag", but to users makes a world of difference. Due to this, it is not the best camera for those taking action shots. The auto-focus, although is never perfect, is not the best on this camera. Users have claimed that many photos turn out blurry despite claiming to have auto-focus. This SLR camera comes with a very detailed manual, and if one follows it properly, they can likely overcome many of the problems mentioned here.
It is not an extremely small camera, thus it is not good for someone who wants something to be able to slide into their pocket. Nonetheless, it is easy to carry around, and is not heavy. The camera has a 6x optical zoom future, which is almost double what many other cameras offer. Although, with this comes a bit less of a wide angle ability with the camera. Users also have the option of choosing from two conversion lenses that make the images clear (keep in mind, these are very expensive). On the actual camera, the user can choose one out of 3 sharpness levels, and there is also five quality settings. There are also four scene modes (portrait, night, etc...). Options such as red-eye reduction are available for users to choose from. The camera is quite a good one, but is recommended for those with some degree of photography experience.
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Today we're looking at one of the hottest cameras announced early January at the annual CES event. It came from the Sony booth and is part of the T series family which are the ultra compact point and shoot cameras. Characteristics of the CyberShot T series is that they are all high end cameras with a thin body and a sliding cover in front of the Carl Zeiss lens. They also wear a heavy price-tag and unfortunately the camera we're discussing today is no different. With a price-tag of $400 and a 2010 February release date, I'm of course talking about the Sony CyberShot TX7.
What's in the box
The CyberShot TX7 is packed like you're used to with Sony products. The packaging is very small and has the essentials printed on it. Surprisingly the blue version is shown on all boxes, it's not dependent on the color of the model inside. The first things you're going to see are the manual, a registration paper and a advert for additional accessories including the party-shot dock. After that you finally get to see the camera you've been reading so much about. The Sony TX7 immediately draws attention to itself for its slim and premium design, more on that later. Sony was quite generous on the cable side of things. You get an AC cable for charging, a USB cable and a Stereo audio cable for connecting your dock with a stereo system, but HD people will mention that sound can be transferred through a HDMI cable so this particular cable will probably not be used much.
An HDMI cable is absent so you will have to buy one of those if you want to connect your camera directly to your tv. Also absent is a DC cable, so the dock can't be used as a charger right out of the box, I was a little disappointed by that. And I have to say I was moderately surprised that a wristband and an Exmor R mention were attached to the camera right out of the box. After removing both I was all ready to insert the included battery (a really small battery, new generation not found in the previous T cameras) and a SD memory card. Yes The Sony CyberShot TX7 is the first to support not only memory pro duo but also SD and SDHC.
There was one more thing in the box. A little pen you can control the touchscreen with. I don't think anybody will want to use it but it deserves a mention nevertheless for the fans. One circumstance the pen can really shine is when you're using the drawing features on the camera. And that's all you will find in the box. Apart from an HDMI cable and a DC cable, pretty much everything you can wish for is there.
Design
The first thing you're going to notice when glancing at the TX7 is the slim aluminum design. Its all brushed aluminum and with the lens cover up, the only two things that pop are the Sony and CyberShot logos. Everything that could possibly distract you from the minimalistic design are hidden behind the lens cover. It's interesting to see that Sony has opted to change some of the little body features that the TX1 and T900 had. For one the Sony logo is now in the middle and the CyberShot name has been removed from the cover to the lower body. Also gone is the curve in the lens cover which made the older models look like the cover was actually going all the way to the back of the device. With the cover down things still look relatively clean. The lens is on the left side with the flash right beside it. The stereo microphones are placed slightly to the right.
Moving to the back. It's almost all display, edge to edge. There are almost no buttons as the camera is controlled by the 3.5" touchscreen. Sony has done a terrific job getting rid of the wide edges around the screen. On the right edge they have placed a small metal ring where you can attach your wrist band to. Compared to previous T series cameras the metal ring is now really small which is great. Some people might prefer the longer wider wristband attachment though because it allowed them to hold their thumb on it to get that extra stability. Sony also added one extra button which is a dedicated Movie/photo button. Besides that you get the same buttons that TX1 users have. The on/off button (you can also turn on the device by sliding the lens cover), the shutter release, a play button for showing your photos and last but not least a zoom rocker.
I do have one remark about the design: Why so much technical branding? Beside the lens Sony printed a lot of technical terms some of which we didn't even understand. On the top it says: HDavchd, which is one of the video formats it can record to and just above the touchscreen you will be reminded that this camera has the new Exmor R sensor. Maybe they added the info to help impulsive buyers. The house dad that bought a new camera because it looked shiny and then comes home and says: 'look dear, I bought this camera which has an Exmor R and a optical steady shot. I guess it's really good.'
Yeah well don't always judge a book by its covers. Luckily the branding isn't that annoying especially when you compare it the amount of every other camera on the market. But I would applaud the company that manages to release a camera without any branding (apart from company logo and camera series). Maybe it's just impossible because of the rights and patents or something.
The overall design of the Sony CyberShot TX7 is amazing. It's looks so clean for a digital camera. Believe me this camera will turn heads and people won't immediately recognize it as a digital camera. Which is great because the point and shoot products and SLRs are not known for their design. Also think of the benefits like when you want to take pictures of your high school sweetheart before you actually asked her out or something like that.
Ease of use
For this part of the review I wanted not only my opinion but also those of a few people around me. But first I want to mention that I quickly found the patterns in the controls which made it an easy ride for me. On the left and right side you see a lot of icons indicating modes that are active at that particular moment. For example when you've activated the panorama mode a little icon on the left side will notify you of this. If you want to change to a different mode simply click on the panorama logo and select the mode that best suits your needs. Options are: twilight (6 shots becoming 1, ideal for low light), 10fps burst mode (10 shots in a second, ideal for fast moving objects), Panorama (sweep to make, ideal for landscapes) and HDR mode (2 pictures with different settings, ideal for high contrast photos).
The Sony TX7 perfectly implemented this system in all of its controls. Click on the timer to set a timer, click on the menu button to access the preferences etc. For me at first I was skeptical of the new dedicated movie/photo button. I thought it was a waste of space as you can also switch modes using the touchscreen. But as I started shooting photographs and movies I found myself reaching for the button a lot. It's just a whole lot easier and quicker somehow to use the physical button for switching between the video and photo functionality.
Sony has done a great job with the TX7 on the ease of use department. The buttons on the left side and right side aren't just buttons, they're also indicators of the modes and settings you have selected for that particular shot. The dedicated buttons (shutter, zoom, video/photo and show gallery) are really the bare essentials and things you always want to have in reach. Not everything is perfect though. For one the touchscreen is good but not great. The iPhone will beat it with its capacitive touchscreen and multi-touch. And secondly there's no way to see which settings you have used once the photo is taken. It would be great if you could hit the little info button and get all the information you got while you were taken the picture.
Now I showed the camera to a couple of passers by, you know mom, grandma, aunt, and asked them for their honest opinion. They all said that the camera was very easy to use. The icons were clear and the few buttons made the Sony TX7 one of the few cameras that don't intimidate the users. Unlike the Panasonic Lumix TS1, which rumors say scared Bill Gates once. So it seems that the device is easy to use for both tech geeks like myself and regular folks.
Specs and features
The Sony Cybershot TX7 comes with all the latest technology from Sony. The modes includes: smile mode (camera takes a photo when subject smiles), face detection, panorama, 10fps burst, twilight and much more. The auto mode is going to be the mode most users leave it at. In that mode the camera automatically detects whether you're attempting a macro shot, twilight or any other shot. It also knows when it's on a tripod, which is really cool.
Image quality
Overall the pictures this point and shoot can produce are quite good. With its wide angle lens (25mm) landscapes photos are a please to make and look at. But I did notice a touch of softness in the edges. And because the camera tries to keep noise down, some sharpness goes lost in the process. Colors are realistic but some users may not like it because they aren't really as vivid as some other compacts on the market. But for me I prefer a more realistic look to the "Disney" feel that has become really popular these days.
The panorama shots are great, a real plus. They always work, I've shot 10 so far and all 10 were flawless. Of course sometimes a small stitching error is made but given the ease of use I can hardly complain. Twilight mode is another thing users may want to experiment with. In this mode the camera takes 6 shots and compares them to create the ultimate photo. It works because in this mode low light pictures are considerably sharper and have less noise. HDR mode is the last one I'm going to talk about in this review.
Here the camera attempts to make a photo with lots of counter light. Imagine a tree with the sun behind it shining in your camera. In a normal situation the tree will be black with a big yellow dot behind it, right? Well in HDR mode the camera attempts to photograph the tree without any loss of tree details. So instead of a black tree, you get a brown tree with some nice textures on it. Surprisingly this mode works outstanding. I say surprisingly because these types of shots could only be managed my $1500+ SLR cameras in the past, that is until today because the Sony TX7 handles them with ease.
Conclusion
Sony has delivered a stunning camera with the release of the Cybershot TX7. It's a very compact device that you can take with you everywhere. It looks great from every angle and most people seem to agree because this camera is a real head turner. The touchscreen is pretty responsive (almost iPhone like, but not quite) and the different modes and options are easy to find. So the camera is very easy to use. Picture quality is good but not SLR like. The image can be a bit soft but the TX7 does a great job keeping noise away and making really good photos in a very short time. Video recording of this cam is superb. It's the best I've ever seen and I still can't believe all that is coming from such a small device.
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For many people, a point and shoot cameras will be sufficient to take wonderful pictures. But many of would like to take our photography to the next level. One way to do that is by getting a professional camera. The Canon digital SLR camera is a professional tool that can capture amazing images. Just because it is a professional camera, that does not mean that an amateur can not use it. You just have to know a few key points of the camera to get you started.
First of all, what does SLR in Canon Digital SLR camera stand for? SLR stands for single lens reflex. This means that the same lens you use to find the picture, is the same lens that takes the picture. This basically means, that what you see is what you get. You can adjust the effects, and the focus of the lens. When you are viewing through the view finder, you are seeing exactly what the camera see.
Now what about digital? Many people have moved on from traditional film cameras to digital cameras. This is because digital cameras offer many things that film can not. For one, digital photos can be transferred directly to your computer. This makes editing and sharing very simple. Also, when using a digital camera you can store hundreds of pictures without changing your memory card. You can also discard of bad photos without wasting film.
What about Canon? If you have ever shopped for, talked about, or participated in photography then you have undoubtedly heard of the name Canon. It is one of the leading brands of cameras today. It's name is synonymous with quality products. They also offer printers, paper, and accessories. The Canon digital SLR camera is just one of the companies fine photography cameras.
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Canon is among the A-grade international companies that manufacture and deliver optical and imaging products and services to different countries across the world. The quality assurance by Canon makes it an excellence brand to be considered. The Canon Powershot is a range of digital cameras that was launched way back in the year 1995.
It gradually proved to rank among the top selling digital cameras worldwide. The brand has got some distinct series that segregate the camera types according to the incorporated features, and related functioning. It has got the same craze among the customers, both new and old, as it had inflicted during its launch about 14 years ago.
The different series of the Canon Powershot are discussed frequently by the camera lovers. The A-series is for those folks who use their camera sets casually and have limited budgets. It's more like 'fun' things. The major buyers are the teenagers.
The D-series is popular too. It is a waterproof camera, so you can even dive with it in a swimming pool! The shock and dust resistant camera makes it a uniquely designed set that everyone is mad about, and resultantly generates huge revenues for Canon.
The E-series Powershot cameras from Canon are also moderately priced sets. These are primarily design oriented. The conventional shapes and patterns are fairly altered and these cameras do have unique appearances. They get hold of your attention at first sight and truly are adorable possessions.
The G-series of Canon Powershot includes cameras that have more advanced features than the previously mentioned categories. They are the flagship cameras of Canon. The S/SD series of the Powershot is all concerned about the style and the performance, and mostly used by professional photographers in various endeavors. The S/SX Powershot series have the exciting facility of ultra zooming and is highly recommended for the wildlife photographers who deal with the most difficult genre of photography.
If any person asks about my choice of digital cameras, then it has to be the Canon Powershot. It is sleek, looks smart, has nice features, obviously very portable, and takes great pictures without any extra effort. What more can one asks for? Moreover, the blurred images are corrected automatically by the applications of these cameras, which a real exciting feature incorporated in these beautiful devices.
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If you're on the look out for a new digital camcorder then you need to know what type of features to look for. It's easy to get confused and hard to make sense of all the specifications. Looking for the right features is the key in finding the best camcorder for your needs. While you compare digital camcorder reviews and ratings, there are some items to consider.
You should have a general idea of what you need the mini dv camcorder for. Do you need a video camera for home movies? Or are you looking for a professional camcorder, for your next feature film? Think about what you are looking for so your camcorder comparison shopping won't take as long.
Zoom
All digital camcorders have a zoom feature. Older analog camcorders only had optical zoom, but new digital video cameras have both optical and digital zoom. There is a difference between these two types of zoom. Optical zoom physically lengthens the lens,and will still give your videos high image quality. However digital zoom basically blows up the scene in a digital format. The problem with digital zoom is that when you zoom in on a subject the video becomes pixilated and blocky with little squares giving the video a blurred and distorted look.
If you're wondering which zoom is better and more important, optical zoom. The more distance that your optical zoom can do, the more flexibility that you have when focusing in on a subject. I suggest a minimum of 10x optical zoom for most consumers.
CCD Sensors and Resolution
The video quality in a dv camcorder is dependant on the CCD, which is an abbreviation for charged-coupled device. The CCD is an image sensor that converts light into pixels to produce images; your digital camera works in the same way. You can find camcorders with one CCD or three CCDs. One CCD camcorders are less costly however you will compromise the color quality in the video. 3 CCD camcorders on the other hand provide the best color quality. The reason being is that there are 3 CCDs. Digital camcorder models with three CCDs (one each for red, green and blue) give your video the most vivid colors possible, but the price is more than 1 CCD video cameras.
Viewfinders & LCD Screens
It's important to find the best possible viewfinder when comparing camcorders. The viewfinder is the heart of the camcorder without it you can't see what you are filming. Viewfinders cam in black and white, if you buy a cheap camcorder you will be stuck with a black and white screen. Personally I like my color screen, you can see the exact color and video quality as it will appear in the video. Sizes for LCD screen range from 2 to 4 inches across.
Digital Video Editing & Still images
Almost all newer digital video camcorders have FireWire (IEEE 1394). This feature enables you to transfer digital video footage from your camcorder to your computer system in the fastest possible way. The newest models even have the ability to take digital still images and video and transfer them to your computer for emailing to friends and family.
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# Brand: Canon
# Model: T2i
# Dimensions: 3.80" h x 3.00" w x 5.10" l
# Weight: 1.17 pounds (Body Only)
With 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and increased light sensitivity for low light photography, ISO 100-6400 for shooting from bright to dim light and Enhanced iFCL 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system. HD Video can be captured at a number of resolutions and frame rates for many applications. The T2i AF system uses both normal & high precision focus depending on the aperture and available light. Canon EOS Rebel T2i has a high resolution 3.0" Clear View LCD monitor that features 1.04 million dots for spectacular detail....Read More
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# Brand: Canon
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# Dimensions: 2.20" h x .90" w x 3.90" l
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If you've been considering the move into digital SLR photography, and anybody that's put up with the limitations of a simple point and shoot for more than a couple of years should be, than the Canon Rebel line of cameras should become a vital part of your lexicon. If it hasn't, then it's about to be.
The Canon Rebel line of digital SLR cameras are often classified as entry level SLRs. That title, may have somewhat of a negative connotation for anyone who believes in buying quality electronics. Nothing could be further from the truth. While it's true, that Canon (or Nikon or others) have the camera models that are more than capable of stretching your budget into the many thousands of dollars, there's not necessarily a reason to do so.
Canons latest top the the line Rebel, (the t1i) due to be released to the street in May of 2009 sells for around $900 including a pretty good kit lens. While that's not cheap for the average digital camera, this is not an average digital camera. When I remember spending $1000 for my first compact digital camera like 6 years ago, I get a little queasy. This sucker is a 15.1 megapixel camera, an image sensor from the much more expensive 50D, HD (1080P / 720P) video capture, live view, dust removal, and a DIGIC 4 processor. A first time SLR buyer would be happy with this camera for a long time.
Even if $900 is too steep for your budget, the nice thing, is that you can still find the older Rebel cameras going back to the XT for sale, with almost as many features, for even less money. Some used, and some new, but you can find the Rebel XT, XTi, and XSi, and XS for as low as $450 brand new.
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If you have been waiting for the perfect time to upgrade, wait no longer. The reviews are pouring in and they are all excellent! All you have to do is type "Canon EOS 7D 18-Megapixel Camera Review" into your favorite search engine and start drooling.
As you are probably aware, the single-digit camera names (i.e. 5D Mark II) have been full-frame, so there was some concern that this new APC-S release would not have the same image quality as, say, the 5D, but the critics have not found that to be true.
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18 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor
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100% coverage of the image about to be captured on the LCD or in the viewfinder
1080p HD video recording with an external microphone port
19 point Auto Focus system
8 fps (frames per second) continuous burst speed, even when capturing images in RAW with 14-bit detail
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Even though this little gem fits the semi-pro DSLR category, it performs like a pro!
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# LCD Monitor: 2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display
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# Brand: Nikon
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# Brand: Nikon
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Somewhere, someone decided that there was a gap between the fairly inexpensive point and shoot automatic digital cameras, and the somewhat more sophisticated digital SLR cameras used by many professional photographers. That biggest feature separating the two cameras was lens zoom. Hence, was born the ultra zoom, or extended zoom digital cameras. They're a little bigger to carry around, but usually sport significantly improved lenses over the compact and ultra compact point and shoots. In addition, they don't require lugging around a case of supporting gear around, like many of the SLR cameras do.
Featuring upwards of 20X optical zoom, these are impressive cameras, and can be the perfect camera for certain situations. Like when you show up late for the wedding, and get stuck in the back pews. With these cameras you'll be able to still get great shots of the bride and grooms big kiss, without being mistaken for the official wedding photographer. As a general note for all these cameras, image stabilization is a gotta-have, unless you happen to have the rock steady hands of a surgeon.
Panasonic Lumix FZ28
This Panasonic model features an 18X zoom lens, and goes for around $350 or less. the IA (intelligent auto) setting works quite well. The auto settings are important for many photographers this camera targets as manual tweaking is generally not something a lot of casual photographers do. Of course, for those who like to make adjustments, the option is there. The LCD is a nice sized 2.7 inches. The zoom control seems to be opposite of what I would have expected, but after spending a little time with it, I'm sure most people get used to it.
Canon Powershot SX10 IS
Canon is one of my personal favorite brands, and this camera is one of the reasons why. This Canon is comparable in price (around $350) to the previously reviewed Panasonic Lumix, but with 20X zoom, instead of just 18. Even a few die hard SLR owners I've hear from, swear from this camera. A lens range of 28-560mm is nothing to sneeze at. Especially with the clarity, and noise free pictures produced by this camera, even at higher ISO settings. You can of course, get better clarity and image sharpness with a good SLR, but your also going to spend at least double the price to get there. Not to mention haul a lot more gear around for a SLR. The other nice thing about this camera, is the ability to capture video files, even if they are in the somewhat more obscure .mov Apple format.
Olympus SP-565 UZ
You should be able to find this Olympus for under $300 these days. Which is pretty good, when you consider the quality of the 20X zoom lens that comes with it. Some would argue, that is the successor to the somewhat botched Olympus SP565UZ. It's a much better camera, a little bit lighter, and includes both an auto zoom and auto focus feature. The zoom is a joy to work with, and the somewhat advance features of face recognition, and shadow adjustments work as advertised. It's got a cool feature call pre-capture, that I suppose, is the poor mans answer to burst mode offered by many high priced SLRs. It basically allows you to capture up to 10 photos in rapid succession, and then choose the ones you want to keep. [http://gooddigitalcameras.com]Getting the perfect zoom digital camera, is never an easy thing, due to the constantly changing technology. Fortunately, there are plenty of helpful websites online, that can narrow down your search and help you find the camera with all the [http://cameraproblems.com]features important to you.
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Fuji is a brand that has always been associated with both imaging and photography all over the world for years. Now with its digital cameras, it has taken a step into a whole new generation of digital imaging. Fuji digital cameras remain as a choice brand for amateur and professional photographers alike for their photography business, going up against the other major brands like Sony and Kodak. In order for it to stay on top of a competitive market, Fuji has ensured that its digital camera products would stay feature-rich in keeping up with both the customer and market trends of today. Its cameras have constantly developed in the course of time as Fuji is always coming up with the latest versions that would capture the interest of its customers.
One of the most important features among the Fuji digital cameras is the "advanced face detection" feature. This feature provides the capability of detecting moving faces at any angle. The face detection can be managed on both side profile faces, or even if they are positioned completely the other way around. The latest versions are able to detect up to a number of ten faces within a matter of seconds (approximately 0.036 seconds). Moreover, Fuji has included a feature wherein there is an automatic detection of a predefined mode for each type of scenario, and all of the settings designed for capturing the perfect image can be set up without any intervention from the user. Another great feature that is incorporated in the current versions of Fuji digital cameras is called the "high speed bursts" (using this feature would require some sacrifice when it comes to image quality).
The features incorporated in the Fuji digital cameras are designed to satisfy the needs and interests of amateurs and professionals alike, as well as cater to their photographic skills. The scenes and images captured by these cameras are always guaranteed to be of excellent quality coupled with very high definition. Fuji also pays close attention to the look, feel and style of its cameras. It's guaranteed that cameras dedicated for amateurs are highly portable and very compact. The design of the products display both class and style.
Fuji digital cameras also have great user interface and menus, features that have gained attention from users all over the world. With menu options that can be navigated with ease and simple access keys, users are guaranteed to be able to utilize all of the camera's rich functionality quite easily. As it constantly aims to provide an all-new photographic experience to all of its customers in their photography business, Fuji's legacy of imaging will be able to live on for generations to come!
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