Though it is nearly as small as the Panasonic G3, Samsung’s compact system NX11, graced with a 14.6-megapixel sensor, looks more like a traditional digital SLR. Like a SLR it’s easy to tinker with the manual settings. Samsung’s novel i-Function lenses mean you can press the i-Function button on the kit lens and use the focus ring to adjust sensitivity, white balance, aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation. Continue reading
These days, with all the consolidation of devices that is going on, it is almost a rare sight for people to use specific devices built for certain purposes. Take recording video as an example: you are probably more likely to see someone using a cell phone or even a still image camera to take video than you are to see someone using a ‘dedicated’ video camera. But the old adage of using the right tool for the job still holds true, and arguments can be made that devices created for specific purposes will do a better job than ‘jack-of-all-trades’ gadgets. Continue reading
Nikon is considered as one the best manufacturing brands of digital photography products such as digital cameras. This brand has wide range of digital cameras which are available all across the globe and Nikon has categorized its camera in different series. Nikon 1 is one of the most famous series by Nikon. This series contains world class cameras. Recently, Nikon has added one more amazing camera to this series. This camera is Nikon 1 V1. Continue reading
Canon is globally famous for its affordable digital photography products. At present, there are many digital cameras which are manufactured by this brand, are ruling in the market. Canon has launched one digital camera i.e. Canon IXUS 220. This camera has got popularity in no time because of its affordable price and its features. Continue reading
The line between amateur and enthusiast photography have blurred in recent times with the prominence of entry-level DSLRs making everything from advanced camera systems to accessories more affordable. It is no longer uncommon to find the casual hobbyist sporting the same setup as a serious enthusiast. Still, there is one segment in digital photography that is uniquely identifiable between casual and professional, and this is interestingly in the compact market. The Nikon Coolpix P7000 is the perfect example of an ideal professional compact, delivering all the advantages and mobility of a pocket camera, while promising advanced optics, manual controls and customizability that every enthusiast demands. Continue reading
This Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 is a 16-meg compact system camera which is the smallest in its class, with its Micro FourThirds sensor keeping bulk to a minimum, although the battery life is also shortened, managing just 270 shots. There’s a variety of lenses available from 3D to pancake, the G3 comes with a 14x42mm kit lens. Dominating the G3’s slight frame is its three-inch articulating touch-sensitive LCD. It’s useful when shooting from awkward angles, especially when the touch shutter option is employed, as this allows the autofocus point to be placed anywhere in the scene and triggers the shutter with a touch. Continue reading