Canon EOS 650D with sophisticated touch screen

If you want to enjoy the sophistication of a touch screen Digital SLR camera, then you can rely on Canon EOS 650D. Is EOS series is more powerful than its predecessor, the EOS 600D?

Canon EOS 650D is using an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 processor and a 3-inch touch screen. Canon EOS 650D can record up to 5.0 images per second and offers ISO speeds up to 12,800 (expandable to 25,600). In Live View mode or Movie Shooting, its AF system (auto focus) works fast with 9-point AF. While the EOS Scene Detection technology will set the proper exposure levels automatically to facilitate you take pictures in any situation in the auto mode.   

Canon's EOS 650D, not only capable of producing quality images, but also video. In fact he was able to keep the subject is moving closer / away from the camera to stay focused.

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You can zoom forward / backward without worry come zooming sound recorded. Focus on autofocus when recording video even more rapid, accurate, and smooth.  Thanks to Movie Servo AF feature that works when you pair a new lens EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM on this camera. Do not be worried zooming moved accidentally, because the zoom ring locks to prevent it.

Still for business video, there are also features Video Snapshot Editor usually included in the Canon compact cameras and camcorders are the latest. With this feature, you can record video clips for 2, 4, or 8 seconds without the hassle of set duration. With the same features, you can also make and play video albums have you add the music.

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Since the Canon EOS 650D a touch screen, you are not required to press the shutter button when shooting in Live View mode. Simply touch the desired area on the LCD, and the camera will automatically focus. When combined with the Touch Shutter feature, so when the subject in focus, the camera will automatically record images.

There are some interesting modes in this DSLR camera. Handheld Night Scene for example. If the multi-shot noise reduction is active in this mode, the camera will take a picture four times and integrate them into one photo. The goal is to minimize noise, while improving the detail photos. This is suitable when you're shooting in low light conditions without the aid of a tripod.

Another interesting mode is the HDR Backlight Control, the camera will immediately take a picture 3 times: once with normal exposure, one with under exposure to produce a detailed picture, and once with over exposure to produce the detail in the shadow areas. All three results are then combined to produce a photo with optimal exposure, so the details of the light and dark areas can be presented properly.

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Another semi pro camera from Fujifilm

 Do you have plans to buy a camera light, so easy to carry to all kinds of activities? You now have a choice of attractive camera from Japan. You can use FinePx Fujifilm S2980 camera for many activities, both outdoor and indoor. 

Fujifilm FinePix S2980 camera body is similar to a Digital SLR camera.  You may call this camera as a semi pro camera. In addition, the image of the Fujifilm FinePix S2980 is very clear, even if you take a picture in the outdoor or indoor. This camera will automatically adjust the existing light so that it can satisfy.  

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At the rear there is a size 3.0-inch LCD.  You can review the results of image and video on the LCD screen, so that you can refine  an image or you can erase  unwanted images.

The camera is also equipped Auto Scene Recognition. As I mentioned above, the function of Auto Scene Recognition is set automatically and optimal lighting conditions where you are, either indoors or outdoors so you get the best picture anywhere and anytime.

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For video quality, you should not hesitate. Fujifilm FinePix S2980 camera is equipped with 720p HD video, so that the recording of this camera we can show in a 16 × 9 format full screen.

This compact camera uses a lens resolution of 14 MP sensors. Fujifilm FinePix camera is really pampering you in terms of shooting. The resulting picture quality of Fujifilm FinePix Digital Camera is very sharp and nice. 

The ability to zoom very far away, at 18x and is suited to use for traveling such as a vacation to the beach, to the zoo, to the mountains or when you watch soccer, and other outdoor activities.

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Nikon D3200

 Nikon has finally released special camera for beginner segment.

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This camera is a successor to the D3100 camera gets some feature enhancements, but Nikon needs to be careful because in the higher class of beginners there is D5100.D3200 on paper may not have features that beat Nikon D5100 because segmentation will be ambiguous. But the fact is it true?

If there is a new camera, people just think 'wow what a camera of this?' Well, the D3200 'wow' factor at the highest resolution sensor Nikon is the Nikon DX DSLR history is 24 megapixels. Sensors are believed to be made by Sony for the Sony SLT A77 is indeed beat all the resolutions except the Nikon Digital SLR D800 (full frame, 36 MP). That is, the camera beginners can take photos with a maximum pixel size of 6000 x 4000 pixels that can be printed large up to 200 x 140 cm at 72 ppi.     

What is the similarity between D3100, D3200 and D5100?

All three are digital SLR camera for beginners. All of these cameras have a body made of plastic, small size and light weight. All three did not have focus motors in the body. That is, the old Nikon lenses (AF or AF code-D) can only focus on the third manual of this camera. Another similarity of the three are:
      

• Full HD Video
• Use the same type of battery
• Can not be a wireless flash commander
• It has a 11 point Auto Focus
• All three are equiped with 420 pixel RGB metering.
•   Viewvinder are both 95% penta mirror
•   Live View

Each difference between the D3200 and D3100:

The main thing is the sensor. Disposable sensor D3100 D3200 14 MP while using 24 MP sensors. D3200 features give rise to other than his brother as:

• Faster, now with 4 fps (previous 3 pfs)
• Maximum ISO 6400 (previously ISO 3200)
• LCD screen has 900 thousand pixels (previously 230 thousand)
• HD Video 1080p 30 fps (before 24fps)
• EXPEED processor better than before
• Stereo headphone jack
• Wi-Fi 
• Remote sensor on the front and rear

With Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a, the Nikon D3200 can connect witlessly with other devices to allow users to send photos to any smart phone or tablet to easily and quickly. Nikon D3200 also supports Android operating system. In a sense, the use of Mobile Wireless Adapter WU-1a, an object image on the D3200 can be transferred to the Android smart phone, tablet PCs, and other smart devices via a wireless connection up to 15 meters away. Use of this adapter can be widely heard through an application to be released next May for the smart phone Android 2.3 Android tablet up and 3.x series

Nikon D3200 Inside there is also a guide mode that displays instructions for use according to the situation or the type of scene or subject at the time of the shooting. This is in support of Nikon for beginner photographers.

Are you going to love this camera? Or would you prefer to wait for the Nikon D600?

Note: Nikon D3200 available in Red and Black.

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Tips for choosing lenses

 If you have purchased Digital SLR camera or a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) or Mirrorless camera, then you definitely want to have an additional lens.

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Any lens that you will be sure to buy according to your needs. Usually the novice photographer will buy a versatile zoom lens and wide angle lenses. After mastering the use of the camera, then you'll start to think buying another lens such as fish-eye lenses, telephoto lens or macro lens.  

The lens is a device in which photography has a long life. During this digital age there is practically no significant changes in lens technology that makes the entire lens must be replaced because of technological changes on the body. The following tips on choosing a lens.

Fixed lens has advantages in terms of optical quality and wide aperture. While the zoom lens has the advantage of flexibility and mobility of use. At the time of traveling, would not want to bother with carrying three or more fixed lens to capture the entire moment that happened. In contrast at low light conditions, would have difficulty in capturing moments that occur when using the largest aperture zoom lens with f / 4. Therefore, fixed lens and a zoom lens has the motion of each that must be put to good use by photographers.

As an initial guide you should have a zoom lens with a normal range (17-50) first, then a fixed lens included in your shopping queue.50mm or 85mm fixed lens is often chosen as the first fixed lens.

Some already have a zoom lens optical quality equivalent to the fixed lens. To select a zoom lens like this should of course be obtained by reaching deeper pockets. Owned by the aperture zoom lens like this is generally constant and quite wide, generally is f/2.8.If sufficient funds are not hurt if a lens like this have as your main lens. If funds are not too large, it may be 3rd party lenses can be an attractive option.

3rd party lenses often steal the show through the optical quality is no less than 1st party lenses. After comparing prices, 3rd party lens is certainly more tempting. However there are many people who still doubt the ability of the 3rd party lens. Can not blame it, saying there is no price in the world of photographic quality often missed.Shortage of 3rd party lenses are usually located on the build quality is not as good as 1st party lenses. Besides the quality of the same type of products with one another is often uneven. Therefore, we often encounter the term "good copy" and "bad copy" sticking out of the discussion on 3rd party lenses. More economical prices on 3rd party lenses make this lens remains a target device list for the photographer who put quality on a limited budget. Feel free to test before buying and do not forget to ask for after-sales service guarantee.


Before you buy new or used lens, you should see the reviews in the photography magazines or reviews on the Internet. You also can discuss with friends who are already experienced. If you're ready, just choose a lens that fits your budget.

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Nikon D3200 Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi seemed to have become a standard feature in digitalcameras category of point-and-shoot. But the leaked specifications of the Nikon DSLR cameras following classes as opposed to tradition. Nikon Rumors reported that Nikon will launch a digital SLR camera features with the addition of Wi-Fi in it. 

Nikon D3200 using a high resolution, 24 MP in the same chip as found on Sony NEX-7, A77 and A65, as reported by The Verge. Looks like Nikon is currently preferred by high-resolution features(MP) on a Canon DSLR camera instead, this is starting to look from the two latest products are placed in a superior level: D800 vs 5D Mark III. In the preceding series Canon is clearly higher than the total maximum resolution, but the new series even almost no increase of the resolution.

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Other specs leaked burst is that the device is capable of capturing4fps and has an ISO range of 100-6400. As mentioned above, it offers Wi-Fi connectivity which if true, would be easier for users to share or transfer images. The emergence of rumors about the Nikon D3200 seems provoked by the presence of pre-order sales of a book titled 'Nikon D3200 for Dummies' at Amazon online store.

DSLR cameras like the other entry level model, other specificationswill be offered as simple as a 11 point focus, iso to 12,800, and the ability to burst 4fps photo. Nikon D3200 will most likely be launched very soon. Just wait for the next update

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