Posts for 'Digital Cameras' Category

With Canon's HS system, 10 megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor, the PowerShot S95 digital camera promises astounding photo quality, HD video recording and more. Kevin Pereira and Carrie Keagan review this $400 camera for its array of features.What You Need To Know This is one of the sleekest digital compact cameras we've seen. It feels really light in your hand and is barely over an inch thick. It easily slides in your pocket since the only thing that protrudes is the lens. It's easy to use as any other digital camera. If you're familiar with Canon cameras, you'll be able to use this one with no problem.

All the buttons are self explanatory and the rotational pad is nice. One thing they added is the control ring, which you can assign different functions to, like focus, exposure, zoom, white balance, etc. It's useful but might be a bit small to get your fingers around. This also features new image stabilization technology, HD video recording and a bunch of cool photo effects. All these features work pretty well for the most part. The hybrid image stabilization uses both an accelerometer and angular sensor to eliminate blur. HD video is a nice addition, especially because it looks really good.

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The Sony Alpha NEX-5, at 24.2mm thick, is described by Sony as being the 'world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens digital camera'. The camera is mirrorless, similar to the micro-four-thirds system cameras from Panasonic and Olympus. With no internal mirror built in, the body of the camera can be smaller and lighter.

Both the NEX-3 and the NEX-5 have 14.2Mp Exmor APS HD CMOS sensors, which are more akin to sensors found on digital SLR than compact cameras, and should therefore reduce the effect of graininess in pictures - particularly when shooting.

In low light.Both cameras will launch in June alongside three compatible lenses from Sony. The SEL16F28 is a fixed 16mm pancake lens, while the SEL1855 is a more versatile zoom. The new cameras will be available to buy with one or both of these lenses.

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While most people would scratch their heads asking why anyone would want a digital camera flask, I am betting I know the answer.

But as I am prone to do, I will answer it with a couple of questions. Are you, or is someone you know employed in a workplace that does not allow.

The consumption of alcohol and does said person find it difficult to make to the end of the day without a tipple?Do you, or does someone you know prefer risking expulsion from entertainment venues to paying exorbitant prices for alcohol?

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The Nikon D3000 SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens With 4GB SD Card for a decent deal.   Right now they’re offering it with a FREE 4GB SD card and the package includes an 18-55mm lens.

Other features includes a 10.2 megapixel sensor, image stabilization, 3-inch LCD, 6 scene modes, 11-point auto focus and a ton more.

Nikon has announced the "S" upgrade to their popular D3 model, in what they are calling "the most significant S update" they've made.

The Nikon D3S features a redesigned 12.1-megapixel (effective) full frame FX CMOS sensor, with a new Dust Reduction System and a new Hi3 ISO option, which brings the effective ISO range up to 102,400.

Nikon are pitching the D3S as the best camera for low light work, frequently mentioning that the D3S will let you shoot things "your own eyes can't see clearly".

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We like Samsung's innovative addition of a second screen to the ST550, but this digital camera could be improved.

Its battery life is poor, the menu system needs more information, and it could use some more manual controls. However, it can take some good photos and it performs adequately in dim lighting.

Samsung's ST550 is the first compact digital camera on the market to feature two LCD screens. It's squarely aimed.

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For a long time, cameras — especially compacts  have been rather dull. They looked similar and buyers expected them to have a standard set of buttons and work in similar ways.

The expectation was that almost any one you bought would be "good enough". All manufacturers seemed to care about was increasing the resolution (number of megapixels) of their next model.

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Sony claims to have solved a problem we all grapple with: getting good photos in low light without resorting to an ambience-killing flash. The company just announced two Cyber-shot point-and-shoot cameras with new low-light sensors that it says will deliver sharp, well-exposed images–bright lighting not necessary.

The two new Cyber-shots, $380 DSC-TX1 and $350 DSC-WX1, deliver better light sensitivity thanks to Sony’s Exmor R back-illuminated sensor, which debuted on the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. Further boosting their low-light chops, the TX1 and WX1 both incorporate the hand-held twilight and anti-motion blur multi-shot modes that were also introduced in the bulkier DSC-HX1.

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Pentax’s three new point-and-shoot cameras, available in September, strike a balance of low cost and bright colors. The mini-line-up comprises an entry-level shooter for as low as $130, a $250 waterproof camera, and a smooth-looking model clad in your choice of three colors.

The $250 Optio WS80, a waterproof model announced less than two months after the $300 Optio W80, comes in playful two-tone color combinations: orange and black, and white and pink. The camera is a 10-megapixel model with a 5X internal lens that can go as deep as 5 feet under water (the W80 can dive down to 16 feet). It lacks the 28mm wide-angle lens of the W80, however, substituting a 35mm to 175mm (equivalent) lens with a 5X zoom.

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FujiFilm has announced its new widget - FujiFilm FinePix A220 that features 12.2 MP shooting function, 3x optical zoom that brilliantly supports to get resplendent pictures of the event or any occasion.

This latest model camera is having many photographic features along, so no need of manual setting, as every setting has been automatically selected, like face detection, auto scene recognition, scenes and face capturing and optimizing.

Besides, it also supports picture stabilization, (anti-blur), high sensitivity ISO 1600, all these modes give total surety to draw highly crystal clear photos. FinePix A220 offers very lucid and simplistic features for its smooth operation of numerous close-up methodologies and productive scene functions.

This FujiFilm A220 is lending 1/2.3” CCD image censor, besides offering focal range equal to 32 to 96mm. This latest series camera offers a higher aperture ranging from F2.9 to F5.2. A220 increases ISO sensitization to achieve faster shutter speed. Close-ups are appraised on a 2.7 inch screen with 230,000 dots resolution.

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