Pentax X5, a prosumer camera with 26x optical zoom

Prosumer cameras appear and exist in the power of a professional camera and the compact-system cameras.

Not everyone wants Digital SLR cameras due to their large size and high-priced, they are also less like a camera with a compact system. They also do not require an expensive mirrorless camera though the lens can be replaced with another lens. The camera manufacturers really understand the needs of camera enthusiasts. Canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, BenQ, Olympus and Nikon tried to make a bridge that blends style Digital SLR camera at an affordable price. The bridge is often referred to as a prosumer camera.

Pentax X5 in black and silver. Image: bhphotovideo.com

Another term for this versatile camera, in addition called as a prosumer camera, also called a bridge camera, meaning it is considered a kind of bridge cameras Digital SLR cameras (professional) with the compact-system cameras. Prosumer cameras have a similar body appearance Digital SLR cameras and is always armed with a super zoom lens, so that the user does not need to change lenses. Pentax has also launched a Prosumer camera to compete with other brands. You could try the Pentax X5.

Apparently a lot of people recommend the Pentax X5. Pentax X5 has a lot of advantages that you can consider when buying a new camera. Pentax X5 with a resolution of 16 Megapixels CMOS sensor and 26x optical zoom with digital zoom up to 7.2. Even you can use the macro mode with Pentax X5 is the result of a sharp image.

The camera is also equipped with features and HD Recording Image Stabilization, so you can prevent blur in your photos. You can create quality video with 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps.

 If you want to take pictures at night or in low light conditions, you do not have to worry because Pentax X5 already equipped with handheld night scene mode, much less has been coupled with dual shake-reduction system. This system can reduce blur caused by vibration in your hand. If needed, you can use the built-in flash that already exist in the Pentax X5 especially for photography in the evenings or when there is back light in daylight.

 

Pentax X5 with great LCD screen. Image: amazon.co.uk

Pentax X5 is a Prosumer camera that equipped with various advanced features SLR camera class yet easy to use, making it suitable for use by novice photographers who do not have a big budget. 

You can compare the Pentax X 5 with other prosumer cameras like the Canon PowerShot SX500, Nikon Coolpix series, the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ200 or Benq GH600.

If you look carefully, Pentax X5 has the impression like a professional camera, so you will look stylish when you take this camera for holiday, social activities, family event anda hangout with family and friends, also for business meeting.

If you are in the midst of confusion to select digital SLR cameras or compact-system camera, then you can choose Pentax X5, this prosumer camera as a bridge, so that you have a new camera right away for all your activities.

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Tips for using compact cameras

When I hear the word photography, which first came to my mind is someone put his eye to the viewfinder while adjusting the focus by twisting the long lens Digital SLR camera. It's not wrong if I think so, but for people who have a limited budget, then buy a Digital SLR camera should be postponed. You do not need to mourn for pocket cameras are also many good ones.

Well, these tips you need to learn for novice users pocket camera:

~ Composition. Try not to place the main object right in the center of the frame, except in certain situations such as a symmetrical object. Rules of the most famous composition are "Rule of Third", in which the object wants to find is 1 / 3 the width of the frame from the edge. Please search on Google with keywords Rule of the Third for more information. Similar rules are a little more complicated is the Golden Ratio.

~ Apply the rule of composition is also third on the placement of the horizon line. This rule is not only a photographer who used it; even the artists also use it when they paint.

~ If you are photographing a very small object that causes the lens should be close to the object (roughly a few dozen centimeters), activate the macro mode. Usually in the digital camera macro mode is activated by the pictorial interest. Is devoted macro mode for close focusing distance? If you do not use macros, the object will blur and difficult to get focus.

~ Do not get used to squeeze the shutter button (which is usually suppressed if you want a slingshot) in a hurry. Please Press half just for a moment (not to 'click'), hold a full press to 'click'. Pressing the shutter button half means allowing the camera to adjust the focus lens and shutter-speed automatic. Pressed in a hurry can cause shocks or occurred blur in an image, because the focus is not perfect.

~ Basically the center auto focus lens in the center of the frame. If you want the focus is not in the middle, then do pre-focus. Point the way toward the center of the frame object that wants to be the focus of press the shutter halfway and hold. While holding that position point the camera in the other direction and set the desired composition. Then press the shutter button fully.

~ Do not take pictures against the sun's rays, but want to create a silhouette. Strong beam from behind the object may cause the object to be dark. What if I want to make silhouette, but the light behind the less powerful? Provided visibility into the background far enough, this can be done (example beach). Do pre-focus (See above) in the distant background. Do not adjust the focus directly on the object; undoubtedly foreground / object will be darkened.

~ On the condition of dark / dim blur often occur on the photo. To avoid shocks when pressing the shutter, use the timer feature. Set timer 2 seconds and press the shutter. Establish the position of the hand while waiting for the countdown ends. This method is quite powerful is used when there is no flat place to steady the camera.

~ Point of Interest is an important thing in a photograph. There should be a major part of which protrudes from a photograph. Make the object was seen protruding from the other objects around it.

~ There are people who say "The higher the megapixel of a camera, the bright picture produced". This assumption is not entirely true. Just think for example there are 50 MP cameras, whether the image 10 times brighter than a 5 MP? Of course not right? It is a measure megapixel resolution / dimension of the digital image, not the level of brightness!

~ Every now and then try to use and learn mode 'Programs' / 'Manual'. There have been many compact cameras equipped with manual or program mode. In this mode a lot of settings that can be set manually, though not as complete DSLR. Eg white balance, ISO, focus mode, and so on. If you frequently use the program or manual mode, it will be easier if you later switch from a compact camera to a DSLR camera.

Believe me; you too can produce excellent photos of a pocket camera.

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Nikon VS Canon

The war between Nikon and Canon

World of photography and cameras are now more advanced. There are varieties of sophisticated cameras from various brands. All have the sophistication with a variety of features and capabilities to take better pictures. However, if carried out a simple survey, both novice and professional photographers will be divided into two groups, fans of Nikon and Canon. This happens because of the quality and capability in a particular aspect or just a follower. Intense competitions between Nikon and Canon have long occurred since the development of analog cameras up in the era of digital cameras.

For those of you who engaged in the world photography would have no doubt the existence of Canon and Nikon. Both are often used as a reference for those people who want to buy a new digital camera either DSLM, DSLR or compact cameras. If you enthusiastically want to switch from compact to DSLR cameras, may reference below can be considered:

• Consider your budget. If you don’t have a lot of money, then the fund would be a matter of major concern. Prices Canon and Nikon actually does not differ greatly, especially if you compare them pear to pear. It's different if you compare for example with the Nikon D300s Canon 550D for example. The difference is quite a distance! In comparison to the beginner, the same class between Canon and Nikon are: Canon 1000D, 1100D, 550D and 600D versus the Nikon D3000, D3100 and D5100.

I would like to recommend you to buy an entry level camera such as Canon 1100D or Nikon D3100. Both of them are fantastic for beginners. You can save your money to buy some extra lens in the future, so you can still create many professional pictures. Learning by doing is a fantastic way to become a great photographer.

• Features. Canon and Nikon usually have similar features, but some professional photographers agree that for a beginner camera features Canon more than Nikon. Another advantage of the Canon is a higher megapixel number, but on the other hand the Nikon wins on picture quality by reducing noise levels (small dots in the figure) that sometimes occurs at high ISO in low light. So, please spinning, would choose its lot with the high MP or that its standards with high picture quality.

• Grip. It is also important in choosing a camera because the camera was held after all, not just you put in your bag. Canon in my opinion have a grip slightly under Nikon, Nikon frankly is relatively more comfortable grip. While the matter of the body, if compared with Canon 1100D Canon 1100D Nikon D3100 seems relatively more fat and heavier than the Nikon D3100 is a bit tiny. Please specify options you meditate, the body prefer small but tasty little hand held or a body fat but less fit in your hand.

• Lens. Actually this is somewhat advanced anyway; mutually new lens can be done if we are already quite familiar with the camera that we hold. But it does not matter for consideration. Relatively cheaper Canon lenses from Nikon, Canon cameras also usually compatible with all types of EOS lenses, unlike Nikon's usually a bit fussy with the affairs of the lens and the price is slightly above the lenses have a Canon.

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• Look Around. Before determining the choice of a good idea to look around first, meaning that instead of looking around as did the thief before the act, but look at your friends is holding a DSLR camera. If most of your friends holding the Canon for example, it is better for you to choose the Canon also because at least you have a place to ask later on if the camera had trouble operating you’re newly purchased. Another advantage, if for example your friends have a lot of lenses, it could fairly exchange-rate lenses without having to buy. But if for example there is nothing around you are holding a DSLR, then lucky you. It could be your first person in your neighborhood who has a DSLR.

Entry level camera from Canon has more complete feature of Nikon cameras. Canon cameras are also fully compatible with Canon EOS lenses. However, the entry level camera from Nikon has better ergonomics, so it is more fitting hands. In the upper middle class, Canon has a strategy to improve picture resolution, while the Nikon is more inclined to improve image quality at high ISO (good for photos in dark situations and outdoors). Latest Camera Nikon D300s, Canon 7D and compete fairly and equally stringent performance and full-featured enough. In the professional class, Canon cameras are more suitable for photo studios, while the Nikon is better suited for sports photos, and photo journalist. Are you affected by this situation? You do not need to be confused because basically both Canon and Nikon have a high quality. You can use Canon and Nikon any time in many conditions. The choice is in your hands, or you want to enter the community of Canon or Nikon?

On the other hand, the cameras of other brands like Sony, Olympus, Sigma, Pentax, Panasonic and even Samsung are also competing hard to improve the quality of their distinguishing features. For example Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and Olympus or Pentax dare to appear with another system called Micro Four Third (MFT) or mirror less lens camera. Nikon cameras were already producing MFT.

One of the uniqueness of this type of camera is that we can replace the lens (interchangeable lens) as in DSLR cameras as needed shots you want. You will be comfortable using it because the MFT camera is not heavy. You will love this because the size of this camera likes a compact camera. Do you want to try it?

Hopefully you get the right  camera, so you are satisfied and happy with your choice of camera.

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DSLR review

Many are asking what the advantages and disadvantages of a DSLR camera system. In general, all DSLR cameras is almost the same: have a large sensor is larger than a pocket camera / mobile phone, has the function of manual and automatic. What distinguishes usually is the design, features and a collection of lenses and accessories.

It's hard to say which system is best because each has advantages and disadvantages. In addition, each model is different and has its own advantages, disadvantages, too.
According to my observations during the last two-three years, I will review briefly some of the uniqueness of the popular DSLR camera system.

Canon: One of the camera system is the most popular DSLR cameras in the world. Canon lens has a complete collection of low-quality to high. Canon cameras are also complete for the beginner to very advanced for upscale professionals.

I love the camera-Canon brand camera novice compared to other brands such as Canon 1100D for beginners, 500D and 550D I think it is easy to use, the interface and menus are also very neat and well organized. Disadvantages of Canon cameras beginner material rather cheap and not so good when your handheld.

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The last two years, more focus in the development of Canon DSLR camera that can record video clips. To date, almost all Canon DSLR cameras surpass its competitors in the affairs of the video recording.

Nikon: Same as Canon, Nikon system can be fairly complete.Many Nikon lenses are high quality and more expensive than the Canon. I liked especially the advanced Nikon camera (D300s, D700, D3) since the auto focus works very well, probably the best compared to other brands. Control of noise at high ISO is also a class above other brands, making it suitable to be used for photos in a dark room conditions.

Unlike the Canon, I did not really like Nikon beginner camera (D40, D60, D3000, D3100) because I think the inter-face is not good. For example the menu structure is less tidy and also the buttons are available to access less frequently used settings. In addition, beginners Nikon camera has no auto focus motor so that for some long lens, can not use auto focus (manual only).

Sony: Sony is a relative newcomer, but the Konica Minolta technology that uses technology in Sony's acquisition a few years ago. Sony is quite aggressive and a lot of new models every year, but the models are similar-similar camera. Sony also has a row of camera models from which to beginners up to the professionals, even for professionals who are not as sophisticated and as much as Canon & Nikon.

There is some uniqueness in Sony cameras than Canon and Nikon. For example his cameras have built-in feature that helps prevent the steady shot image blur due to hand shakes us (if Canon & Nikon feature is located on the lens). So many cameras Sony also has two auto focus sensor so that the auto focus when live view mode (such as a pocket camera) much faster than any other brand cameras. In addition, many models of Sony cameras that have LCD screens that can swivel so as to facilitate the composition of the photo above the head or under foot.

During its development, beginner camera Sony is not so changed in its features, most only slightly changed design. For the choice of sophisticated camera, Sony does not offer much, A700 and A900 had not been updated for a long time.

On the other hand, Sony aggressively in producing camera-like DSLR cameras like the Sony A55, A33, and Sony NEX-5, NEX-3.

Pentax: Pentax arguably a small player in the arena of digital SLR cameras, but the Pentax camera design is actually quite good.The focus of the Pentax factory in recent years is to be different (Be Different). Pentax DSLR cameras such as miles, kx small but sturdy with enough features to compete. The uniqueness of this camera is to use the universal AAA batteries, so if you run out of batteries, can simply buy in a store nearby. Pentax kx is also available in various colors like white and red.

Then Pentax also has a K7 and K5, which is a sophisticated SLR camera size is not so great, but bear in bad weather, including in very cold conditions. In the system, a collection of Pentax lenses are not as much as the big three (Canon, Nikon, Sony) but the Pentax has a lens - a lens prime / fixed a very small and of high quality such as the Pentax 70mm f/2.4, 31mm f/1.4 and so on.Like Sony, all Pentax camera models are also equipped with vibration dampers are built-in.

Olympus: Olympus DSLR system uniqueness lies in the size of the camera and lens are comparatively smaller and thinner. This is because the Olympus sensor using 4:3 (four thirds), which is smaller than a DSLR those presented above. As a result, the maximum image quality from 4:3 sensor is some what less, especially at high ISO. However, Olympus photo quality is much better than a pocket camera. Although small, except for the camera Olympus E-420 model, there are also features built-in vibration. Olympus E-620 is also very interesting for you to test.

Every digital camera has all the features and sophistication with its ability to produce quality images. But the man behind the gun very important role in addition to the sophistication of a camera. If you frequently use your camera, then you will be more familiar with the various buttons and features on your camera. Take advantage of your leisure time to bring your camera when going for a walk or on holiday alone or with family and friends. 

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New EOS

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If you are a true fan of SLR cameras, then you will be fascinated with this sophisticated camera since Canon released the EOS-1D X to answer the needs of professionals photographers.

The technology used in the EOS-1D X is an evolution of previous professional DSLR EOS technologies like the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV. As the joint and increased sophistication of the features in the professional class predecessors, the EOS-1D X carrying 18.1-megapixel CMOS sensor measuring 35mm full-frame high-speed image capture up to 14 frames per second (fps), with dual DIGIC processor so that 5 + the photos in a very high ISO noise was minimal.

 Amazing photos
Sensor EOS-1D X has a high signal-to-noise (S / N) special to the size of the width of 6.95 μm pixel pitch. Pixel size and a larger sensor further enhance the light collection efficiency so that the results obtained photographs become more perfect and the noise is also lower.

Thanks to advanced sensors and processors, the clarity of the images from the EOS-1D X at ISO 51 200 is proportional to the images at ISO 12,800 on the EOS-1D Mark IV so that the ISO setting the EOS-1D X can be increased up to ISO 204 800. With high ISO users can increase the shutter speed to reduce shocks to the camera when shooting, especially in low light conditions and is not possible to use flash.

Another feature of the Canon EOS-1D X is a function of Real-Time Correction of chromatic aberration, processing RAW images directly in the camera, lens distortion correction (in function RAW processing).

AE / AF System
System Auto Focus (AF) on the EOS-1D X has a High Density 61titik reticular AF with 41 cross-type points. This camera AF system offers a wide range for auto-focus, high precision, and advanced capabilities that capture the subject.

Canon EOS-1D X using point AF sensor with 41 cross-type sensitive to f/4.0 aperture so that users are now using the lens maximum aperture f/4.0 AF can enjoy optimal speed. Every moment is critical and any movement will not be missed.

High-Speed ​​Performance
With the shutter-release lag is so short just 36 milliseconds, the Canon EOS-1D X respond quickly to offset the speed of a sports photographer or fast action. Performance of this camera claimed the most rapid and unprecedented.

New features in the EOS-1D X is an Active Mirror Stopper Quad, which is equipped with a system of double bounce lock and balance so as to reduce bounce mirror directly. With this system, the camera is more stable and accurate in shooting high drive so that photographers will never miss a moment sooner.

EOS Movie
The quality of the video recording of very high with low noise and cinematic effect of the Canon EOS cameras that are well known and became a hot topic in the world of videography appear more reliable in the EOS-1D X. With Dual DIGIC processor 5 + and a new CMOS sensor systems, color and moiré distortion that appears in scenes with fine horizontal lines is reduced drastically.Video recording with high ISO was more free from noise.

Users can also select the compression method IPB is capable of recording much longer with a smaller file size and optimum quality. Even so special to meet the needs of professionals in taking and video synchronization, video file size exceeds 4GB (the maximum size for a FAT file system) automatically at the split but the new file is automatically created and recorded directly continued without interruption.

Improved Reliability and Durability
EOS-1D X using the unit shutter (SHUTTER) version that has the durability to 400,000 times the shots. And the new EOS-1D series in this camera was first used electronic shutter curtain for a quieter operation when using live view function.

This camera is solid because the material is mangnesium strong alloy, so EOS-1D X is very tough and reliable in any shooting conditions.Cleaning Ultrasonic Waves Wave Motion (UWMC effectively remove small particles that interfere with the sensor.

Canon EOS-1D X is a professional camera that can answer the challenges of the photographers who require high-speed full frame camera with a very high ISO capability with low noise.Canon EOS-1D X is also the world's fastest digital SLR camera that creates a new standard of excellence DSLR camera technology is increasingly leaving its competitors. Do you agree? 

 Or you'll wait for the Nikon D800 DSLR camera? Nikon D800 DSLR will use a 36 mega pixel image sensor. Are you surprised? We look forward to what will happen to competition DSLR camera in 2012 because not only my Nikon and Canon cameras that will create new, more powerful. Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji Film, Panasonic or Sigma will make photography enthusiasts have a choice of more and varied.

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DSLR Camera

Choosing the right DSLR Camera

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You as a beginner might be confused when going to pick and choose a digital camera because the development of today's digital cameras are so awesome, especially the development of D-SLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex). Since the DCS 100 camera introduced in 1991, D-SLR camera is enhanced by the camera manufacturer. For D-SLR camera category, the principle of "money" not ever lie "is true. The more expensive the camera, the better is the camera, but do not you be afraid to choose a new camera because of a camera with a friendly price is also great. 


What should you do? Here are a few things to note for the beginner photographer before deciding to buy a D-SLR camera.
1. Sensor 
Note the CCD or CMOS sensors used in kemera. There are several variants of this digital camera sensor, that is Full Frame (36 x 24mm), APS-H (28.7 x 19mm), APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm), and Four-thirds (17, 3 x 13mm). This size difference is confusing for beginners, but in short, if we use a full frame sensor (the ratio of image 3:2), then the image in the viewfinder will look full. If printed on photo paper size 4 R (15 x 10 cm), then there is no cropping of the mold because it matches the size of the LCD (15: 10 = 3: 2). But if we use APS-C sensor, there is a crop factor obtained from the division as follows, full frame sensor width: the width of the sensor is APS-C, (36: 22.2 = 1.6) then the sensor is APS-C crop factor there is a , 6 meaning that the image is not seen intact as on fullframe sensor.


Cameras with APS-C sensor, more suitable for telephoto, because if we use the lens 70 - 300mm, that means we use a lens 112 - 480mm.


2. D-SLR cameras require special care
D-SLR camera, has the ability interchangable lens (the lens can be redeemed for free). The risk of opening the lens D-SLR camera body, allowing dust into the camera, while the D-SLR cameras are very sensitive at all to dust. Dust will stick to the camera sensor, and the results of the photo will look, especially when using a small aperture (diaphragm). To clean the dust, can use special dust blower available at camera stores. Although the latest D-SLR camera has been equipped with automatic dust cleaning system, but still required manually.


3. D-SLR camera has a shutter a certain age (shutter count)
If we use an analog SLR cameras, each taking the picture, we are limited by the number of frames that exist on the rolls of film negatives that we use. On D-SLR camera, it was abolished. We can take pictures at a time up to hundreds or even thousands of photos, as long as have enough data storage memory. However, the D-SLR cameras are known as the shutter count, which records the number of shots made by the camera's shutter. Each D-SLR camera, has a shutter count or estimate of "lifetime" shutter. In factory testing, D-SLR camera capable of reaching the middle class 50ribu shots. While the D-SLR camera can achieve above upscale 100ribu shots without a problem. Thus, the D-SLR cameras are suitable for beginners in the study, provided that when learned, we still have the concept of photographing, to think before shooting, so do not waste shutter age.


4. D-SLR Camera resolution (megapixels)
Digital cameras give us the option to determine how much resolution we need. Currently, the resolution capability of D-SLR cameras has reached more than 18 mp. The larger the resolution of the camera, the greater the memory required to store images while shooting. Basically, the resolution on the size of 10 mp camera, for example, reaches a maximum resolution of 3872 x 2592. But for the needs of ordinary photography, the resolution of it will take a great memory, therefore, the D-SLR cameras are always equipped with a choice of max-resolution and low resolution, so that we can choose as needed.


 Many professional photographers still use 6 mp resolution, because it is still considered sufficient to make good photos. Selection of resolution for cropping images usually later. In addition, the resolution is not everything. In digital cameras, the determination of resolution is not necessarily related to the sharpness of the image. On D-SLR camera, the sharpness of the picture is more determined by the class of lens used.


There is truth to say that it is better to buy a camera that is not too fancy, but you are saving money to buy a nice variety of lenses in the future, so you can beat your friend's picture who prefer the luxury and high price.

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Mirror Less Camera

On this planet there are several types of cameras which we are familiar: a compact camera or point-to-shoot and SLR cameras that eventually became a DSLR camera because now fewer and fewer people carrying ordinary SLR camera using celluloid film. In the midst of developing a digital camera, it turns out there is very unique camera is a camera that pioneered less mirrors Olympus and Panasonic. 


Canon has not released the mirror less camera, but after a long awaited, Nikon finally decided to go jump in the world mirrorless camera, following the steps Olympus, Panasonic, Sony and Pentax more first born. It dismissed the notion that Nikon will not want to make mirrorless camera because it was comfortable with the sale of their DSLR cameras.For the initial steps to launch two types of Nikon cameras that Nikon Nikon V1 and J1 with a lens that must be removed. Like what my opinion on something new? Find out more.

As we know, Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras is the market leader and all types of lenses. Competitors such as Olympus, Pentax or Sony was not much hope to win a lot of share in the DSLR segment. Even Panasonic's previous make any DSLR camera as reluctant to re-create a similar camera. Be similarity fate makes them (Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung and Pentax) choose to compete in other segments, namely mirrorless camera (whether in the future either Fuji or Kodak film will come following a similar move). Canon and Nikon were constantly pressured from all directions. Competitors who make the cameras start to affect the level of sales mirrorless DSLR Nikon and Canon.
On the other hand, Nikon and Canon fans pressing Nikon and Canon to create a mirrorless camera in order not to lose face.Though Nikon or Canon cameras are well aware that making mirrorless will only make the situation more complicated. 

Finally, Nikon decided to try a new luck with drafting a new mirrorless camera system that is unique and makes a lot of pros and cons between the photographer (apparently still more the cons). Though different from other brands (eg Sony), Nikon will probably not make mirrorless camera that is as good as their DSLR. So that's the case is the birth of a camera system with a small sensor, it is still smaller than the Micro Four Thirds cameras and unfamiliar new crop factor of 2.7 x.

Before discussing the Nikon A1 and V1, I want to say my opinion about the Nikon 1 in general. From initial concept mirrorless camera is aimed to be an alternative to large and heavy DSLR.So it remains a mirrorless camera system camera with a lens lineup specially designed for it. As for the affairs of the sensor is used, the originator of this type of camera is still maintaining the quality of the same photo with a DSLR, so that the sensor used is the same size as a DSLR. Panasonic and Olympus Four Thirds sensor wear, even Sony and Samsung use APS-C sensor. As a result generally mirrorless cameras have large sensors have two advantages: high ISO noise and safety of a beautiful bokeh. The surprise comes when all of a sudden Pentax introduces the Pentax Q mirrorless camera that uses a small sensor, the size is exactly the same as a pocket camera. Step Pentax reap a lot of criticism and also leaves many questions why Pentax to do just that. Hard to believe there will be people who want to buy an expensive camera body, with a wide selection of lenses just to get a picture with mediocre results.

Nikon comes to filling a gap between mirrorless sensors Four Thirds cameras (large sensor) and Pentax cameras Q (small sensor). From the selected sensor size Nikon, produced a new crop factor of 2.7 x CX named Nikon lenses so as to obtain a focal range 28-80mm lens Nikon should make a very wide which is 10-30mm. Whereas the Four Thirds camp has 2x crop factor makes it difficult for wide lens. So CX format is indeed more suitable for tele focal range, which proved a telephoto lens equivalent to 80-300mm quite realized by making 30-110mm lens alone. Advantages Nikon sensor 1 is allowed to be made rather small-sized lens, like the picture above. Compare with Sony NEX format that lens alone is huge.

Nikon sensor size 1 which is larger than a pocket camera sensor (see picture above) can bring other benefits that should be able to give results that are relatively clean images from ISO noise in the medium (up to ISO 400). At least ISO 800 can be used if forced, with a noise that can still be tolerated. For comparison, compact cameras will begin to noise at ISO 200, while the noise DSLR cameras start at ISO 800. But the Nikon sensor 1 is still insufficient to get the impression the photo or name bokeh background blur, even though using a large aperture.

Then for whom this mirrorless Nikon makes the camera? Basically it's not easy to ask the photographer to switch from DSLR cameras mirrorless. The main reason is that even mirrorless camera prices are still more expensive than DSLR cameras. Another reason is the lack of lens choices and not everyone is willing to leave the comfort of peering through the optical viewfinder. Nikon are well aware of it and from the beginning does not target the lovers to have a Nikon DSLR Nikon 1. Nikon DSLR aimed at those who like photography to class pro photographers, Nikon is better positioned as a gap filler between the pocket and DSLR cameras. So I conclude that the Nikon one will be liked by those who do not want to have a DSLR (probably because of its size or because they do not want a headache choosing the lens), those looking for a small camera lens can be removed but the results still meet the standards, or those who want to have a camera equally good for photos and video while remaining easy to use (point and shoot).

Everything is back to the market and competition in the market who will determine whether the Nikon one will succeed or fail. With the sale price, we can choose a DSLR like the Nikon D5100 kit or other mirrorless like Lumix GF-3 or the Olympus E-PL3. Competition will be tight, but Nikon is not without preparation for the plunge in this new world. Nikon even has prepared a variety of lenses and accessories specifically for this format. Even if Nikon one will fail, at least Nikon has tried. What about the attitude to be taken the mortal enemy of Canon Nikon namely, whether daring to make a mirrorless camera or simply enjoy the best-selling series The popular Canon EOS and compact cameras are also very popular lovers of photography?

Here is the specs of the Nikon A1 and V1 as the material for your consideration: 

Nikon J1
10 MP CMOS sensor
73 AF points (hybrid-with phase detection and contrast detection)the world's fastest
EXPEED processor dual core 3
3-inch screen, 461 thousand pixels
no manual mode and RAW but accessible via the menu
burst 10 fps
ISO 100-3200, can be increased up to ISO 6400
flash with a Guide Number 5
full HD video, stereo audio, H.264
Battery EN-EL20, can capture images up to 230 times
sold with the kit lens 10-30mm

Nikon V1 is the same as J1 except:
magnesium-alloy body wrapped
screen resolution 900 thousand pixels
there is an electronic viewfinder with high resolution
no mechanical shutter
no built-in flash
there are inputs for stereo microphone
Battery EN-EL15, can capture images up to 400 times
sold with the kit lens 10-30mm
 
If you do not like carrying a big heavy camera, the camera like the Nikon A1 or V1 this is the right choice, but less mirror cameras from Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax or Sony and Samsung maybe you can compare before you make a decision.

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