ASUS ZenFone 2 new phablet with LTE and thin ergonomic arc design

If you have a plan to look for a new phablet, then you can choose a new product from Asus, namely the ASUS ZenFone 2. The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML is an Android Phablet running Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) and features Quad-core 2.3 GHz, 4G LTE, Quad-core 1.8 GHz, Intel Atom Z3580, Intel Atom Z3560 processor. Asus claimed that the Zenfone 2 is a marvel of beauty and power, in the palm of your hand.

The ASUS ZenFone 2 has a gorgeous, all-new design that employs iconic Zen design elements, offering a luxe brushed-metal finish and distinctive, stylish concentric circle detailing. Including a elegant curved case that tapers to an astonishingly thin 3.9 mm at the edges lends ZenFone 2 a bold yet elegant look with intuitive volume control with Rear Key. You will enjoy the Asus Zenfone 2 because this smartphone has a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with a 403ppi pixel density, the display has a slight 3.3 mm bezel, giving ZenFone 2 a significant 72% screen-to-body ratio for a maximized viewing experience.

ZenFone 2 is powered by an up to 2.3 GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor Z3580 and has 4 GB RAM to deliver up to seven times (7X) faster gaming performance than its predecessor, so you'll enjoy slick web surfing, smooth video playback, great gaming experiences and multi-tasking that doesn't leave you waiting.

Asus Zenfone 2 key specifications:

Processor: 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560/Z3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 1.8/2.3GHz) PowerVR Series 6 - G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support

Operating System: Brand-new ASUS ZenUI with Android 5.0 Lollipop

Memory: LPDDR3 2GB/4GB RAM/Micro SD card support, up to 64GB

Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB eMMC ASUS WebStorage 5GB (lifetime)

Display:  5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 403ppi IPS display/Corning Gorilla Glass 3

PixelMaster Cameras: Front: 5MP, f/2.0-aperture, wide-angle (85-degree) lens with Selfie Panorama

Rear Camera: 13MP, f/2.0-aperture, 5-element, auto-focus lens with dual-color Real Tone flash

PixelMaster features: Low Light mode / Backlight (HDR) mode / Enhanced Beautification mode / Manual mode / Zero shutter lag

Network: LTE speed: Category 4 maximum: 150Mbit/s / DL: 50Mbit/s

4G band: FDD LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/18/19/20/28/29

TDD LTE: 38/39/40/41(Network support varies by country)

Battery: 3000mAh lithium-polymer, Fast-charging technology

Sensor: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient-light, gyroscopic, digital compass and Hall-effect sensors

Navigation:  GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS

Wireless: 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC

Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, dual micro-SIM, micro USB (support OTG)

Color: Glacier Gray / Osmium Black / Glamour Red / Ceramic White / Sheer Gold

Dimensions: 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 ~ 3.9 mm

Weight: 170g

Asus Zenfone 2. Image: legitreviews.com

For photographic facilities on Zenfone 2, Asus proud of its unique slogan, which is referred to as a “See What Others Can't See”. Why? ZenFone 2 comes with a 13 MP PixelMaster camera and an f/2.0 aperture lens to capture stunning, high-resolution photos with zero shutter lag. This industry-leading low-light mode employs pixel-merging technology to capture up to 400% brighter photos at night, or in low-light scenes, without the need for a flash. 

When a flash is preferred, ZenFone 2 is equipped with a Real Tone Flash to ensure warm skin tones and accurate color. The Zenfone 2 camera can capture photos at night or in low light up to 400-percent brighter without the need for a flash, because this phablet is equipped with a Real Tone flash to ensure warm skin tones and accurate color when a flash is needed.

As an Android smartphone Asus also equipped the Zenfone 2 with ZenUI that gives you a simpler, smarter and more personalized, freedom, connection, and expression form the foundation for ASUS's ZenUI mobile user interface. In world first for smartphones, the ZenFone 2 can be customized to meet everyone's personal style and usage preferences including ZenUI's launcher, themes, fonts, icons, and more. ZenUI has a variety of new features, including ZenMotion, SnapView, Trend Micro Security and ZenUI Instant Updates that enhance usability; ensure security and privacy; and deliver a seamless user experience.

If you choose Asus ZenFone 2 as a new companion, then you will love this phablet because ZenFone 2 has a very unique fast charging technology and make other smartphones give up. With the Asus Zenfone 2 you'll take your battery level to 60% in just 39 minutes.  

Thereby, the presence of Asus ZenFone 2 could be a rival for Oppo Find 7 or Oppo R5, which also has the ability to quickly power charging their batteries. The difference is Zenfone 2 can you have with a more affordable price, but you've got an advanced phablet to accompany all your activities, both to support your work, business, personal activities as well as for social activities, and of course Zenfone 2 can rely on to play the game , watch videos, and of course to make the photo selfie.

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New Canon EOS 1200D with in-camera creative filters

A famous Japanese camera producer, has finally launched an entry-level DSLR camera, the Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5)  replaces the Canon 1100D and sits just below the ultra-small Canon 100D as the first camera in the line-up. The resolution is a major jump from the 12MP chip found in the Canon EOS 1100D, showing that Canon still places importance on providing a high megapixel count, but still using the 9-point AF system as featured in the 1100D, and as a result it remains as simple and intuitive to adjust focus as before.

The Canon EOS 1200D also has a 3" LCD, 3 fps continuous shooting, and 1080p video recording. When you make a movie or a video clip, the Canon EOS 1200D is also capable of recording 1080p full HD movies with full user control over exposure, focus and sound levels.

You can certainly make a movie or a video clip in high resolution, so that you can display on the LED TV or HD  television.

New Canon EOS 1200D. Image: whatdigitalcamera.com

If you look at the back of the camera, then you're sure to find improvement in terms of the specification of the model's LCD screen. Where the 1100D comment a relatively sub-par 2.7-inch screen, the 1200D now offers a 3-inch, 460k-dot unit, so it is pleasing for you to use to make changes to the settings on the camera menu, or when you see the photos and your video.

Canon EOS 1200D camera is also compatible with the full line of  EF-S lenses and Canon EF  lenses as well as other accessories like the new Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II.  Ideal for close-up photography with EF Macro lenses, the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II supports E-TTL wireless autoflash in conjunction with one or more Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT flash units.

Canon 1200D Key Features:

• 18MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• 3″ LCD Screen
• Creative Filters
• EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Included
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• Full HD 1080p Video
• 100-6400 ISO
• 9-Point Autofocus System
• 3 fps Continuous Shooting
• Scene Intelligent Auto Mode
• Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S Lenses

With a variety of features and technologies implemented in the Canon EOS 1200D as you look at the information above features, then you can give away this camera for your teenager, which they are excited to learn to use a DSLR camera without having to pay a high price. Although you have a lot of money, this camera is also suitable take a vacation, family events such as birthdays, weddings, social events, and even suitable to use to support your business activities or support your work when you have an event with business colleagues or your clients . They will be happy to receive photographs that you created with the Canon EOS 1200D is, moreover you can send it by e-mail, social media networks to share them with ease.

Feature Guide and Creative Filters

The novice photographer will love this new camera because the camera comes with a built-in Feature Guide and an easy-to-use Scene Intelligent Auto mode. Unlike Nikon's take of having an in-camera Guide mode in the Nikon D3300, Canon has opted for a companion app for iOS and Android  that can help educate and instruct you about how the camera works, in addition to general shooting and camera knowledge.

 

Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5). Image: cameraegg.org

Although the Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5) is an entry level camera, but you can create to perform digital processing without having to buy expensive software. The EOS 1200D has been equipped with in-camera Creative filters. 

Popular choices of five different artistic styles, such as Fish-eye, Miniature effect, and Toy camera, can be applied either before or after a shot are taken, or simply bring a completely different perspective to your images. You are free to imagine creating unique photographs based on the photos that you have taken.

If you are a new photographer, you did not need to buy high-end cameras such as the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV or Nikon D800E, you can make extraordinary photographs by maximizing the body of the Canon EOS 1200D, by simply change the lens on Cell EOS 1200D to one of a selection of over 70 Canon EF lenses. The Canon 1200D price tag will be €419.99 body only, with a release date set for March 2014.

If you are serious about using this camera in a variety of situations and shooting conditions, both indoors and outdoors, also in low light conditions or normal light, then you also will be able to make a lot of brilliant photos and creative photographs, as ever created by professional photographers. It is better to save your money, and saving for a dream lenses from Canon, or choose more third party lenses manufactured by Tamron, Sigma, Tokina or Samyang.

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