Canon EOS M series with fantastic features

If you need a compact system with interchangeable lenses and a resolution of 18 megapixels, so one of the Canon EOS M series is a great choice as a new companion. The EOS M has simple creative control and superb performance in low-light conditions for exceptional images. Canon EOS M is the quality of a digital SLR in a compact body.

Now you can have a Canon EOS M2, despite rumors about the presence of Canon EOS M3, however, the first series of the EOS M is also very qualified for your photography needs. You do not need to spend much money on a new camera. If there is a camera store that sells the first series or Canon EOS M2, then you also will get a camera with high-quality image results.

Canon EOS M has a compact design with good quality in a small body, and no weight when you make as a companion of your holiday, you can even replace the lenses easily, according to your photography needs. Captures razor-sharp images and rich colors that can be printed up to A2 with extraordinary details. The CMOS sensor 18 megapixel APS-C has the same size as those used in the EOS Digital SLR and offers the same exceptional quality of images. The DIGIC 5 processor 14-bit color gradations ensure accurate and high color depth.

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Canon EOS M can be set easily, even for a novice photographer. While composing a photograph with the EOS M, the Scene Intelligent Auto technology camera also analyzes the subject, assessing the color, brightness, and movement and even detecting the presence of people. This information is used to choose the most suitable settings, providing the best possible results. Wow.

Canon EOS M key features:

CMOS sensor APS-C by 18 Mp

DIGIC 5 processor 14-bit

New Hybrid AF system for photos and videos

Touch screen display 7,7cm and 1.04 million points

ISO 100-12800, expandable to ISO 25,600

Full-HD video with Video Snapshot mode and stereo audio

The Canon EOS M will give you maximum freedom of expression. You will enjoy the same quality of a digital SLR with compact size to carry it everywhere. Changing the EF-M can change the point of view EF and take advantage of the range of EF and EF-S with an adapter EF-EOS M optional. Don’t forget to use the creative effect mode. You can create stunning images with blurred backgrounds evenly for a more professional. You'll get creative effects advanced quickly thanks to the user-friendly controls.

The EOS M is easy to use with fantastic results. The controls are quick and simple to use, so you'll always be ready to express yourself. An LCD touch screen 7.7 cm or 3 inches. The Clear View II offers an intuitive control menu functions and the ability to focus and shoot with a single touch. This camera is also very easy to use in low light conditions. The autofocus hybrid generates razor-sharp images, while the evaluative metering exposure chooses speed and aperture most suitable. You can shoot handheld in low light conditions without using a flash or a tripod thanks to the maximum sensitivity of ISO 12,800, and expandable to 25,600.  

 

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 Although the Canon EOS M has a tiny body, however, you can create Full HD video. You can capture outstanding image quality, even in low light conditions, to explore new creative approaches, as the focus depth of field. Enhance your movies with Video Snapshot, so you can take a series of short clips lasting 2, 4 or 8 seconds, mount them, and then play them back as a video presentation into a single video file. All with the quality of stereo sound.

The Canon EOS M is a serious contender for a mirrorless camera or other MFT cameras, which ahead of time manufactured by Nikon, Sony, Samsung or Panasonic, and Olympus. If you need a small camera with the ability of a DSLR camera, the Canon EOS M is the right choice, even though some other brands have to offer features that are too great for you to consider. Are you looking forward to the Canon EOS M3? If so, you should always follow the news or Canon rumors.

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Kodak S1 launch the first MFT with APP and Full HD video

Kodak had quite the surprise for the camera world today: the company announced that it will be soon joining the Micro Four Thirds standard with a new mirrorless camera called the S1. This is a great news, Kodak finally made ​​the first MFT camera, having previously manufactured by Panasonic with Olympus followed by other brands such as Sony, Nikon, Pentax and Canon.

The camera will reportedly contain a backside-illuminated CMOS sensor manufactured by Sony, which means the camera should have pretty serious imaging capabilities. Kodak S1 is equipped with a tilt LCD screen, hot shoe adapter, a dedicated video recording button, customizable function buttons, and a built-in Wi-Fi and APP system that will allow control of your camera via your mobile devices.

S1 the first MFT camera from Kodak. Image: 5a.biglobe.ne.jp

The Kodak S1 is the first camera in a cooperative venture between Kodak and JK Imaging.   Because the S1 is a micro 4/3 camera, users will have an arsenal of lenses from which to choose. 

Kodak and JK Imaging are planning on releasing their own lenses as well – starting with 2 micro 4/3 zoom lenses. The double lens kit that will probably include the two smaller zoom lenses will be available at a price of $599.

Kodak S-1 comes equipped with a 16 Megapixel BSI CMOS 4/3'' sensor as well as a 3-inch 920k-dot articulated LCD monitor that allows you to capture the desired images from any angle you want. 

The new Kodak S-1 is capable of capturing 1080p H.264 Full HD video footage at 30 frames per second. The S-1 is priced competitively at $499 MSRP for the entry-level single lens kit and $599 MSRP for a double lens kit and is perfect for the avid photographer looking for a high performance model in a slim and compact design.

Although Kodak has only recently made ​​a MFT camera, but with a variety of features and technologies offered on the Kodak S1, then you will get a camera with a unique capability in the mirrorless camera catagory. Cooperation between Kodak with JK Imaging is expected to create evolving in a new direction, so the photography enthusiasts have a choice of a smart camera with a more affordable price.

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New MFT cameras from Olympus

 Good news coming for fans of the Olympus PEN cameras, Olympus expands its portfolio for micro four thirds cameras (MFT) with the launch of their PEN E-PL5 and E-PM2. Both cameras use the Live MOS sensor with 16.1 megapixel resolution and the TruePic VI image processor also invested in flagship products OM-D E-M5.  

Both cameras have a sensor High-Speed ​​Live MOS with 16.1 megapixel resolution and the TruePic VI image processor which is also embedded in the product flagship Olympus OM-D E-M5.

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Olympus E-PL5 and E-PM2 has a sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 12,800 which could be increased up to ISO 25,600 to support performance in capturing images with low lighting levels. Both cameras are also supported by the speed of the AF system FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology).

Olympus E-PL5 and E-PM2 also has the ability to take photos in succession up to speed with the speed of 8fps, Full HD 1080i video recording, and editing photos with RAW format directly from the camera.

Olympus has also included two new PEN cameras Image Share this with applications that facilitate the transfer of photos to social networking. To do so, users can connect the camera memory card with Wi-Fi connections are embedded in iOS and Android-based smartphones.

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What is the main difference of these two Olympus? The fundamental difference between the E-and E-PM2 PL5 lies in its body design. Olympus E-PL5 has a metal body with an LCD screen that can be rotated up to 180 degrees. So for those of you who tend to be narcissistic, this camera is perfect for self-portrait. E-PL5 also comes with more manual controls in it. The camera is also equipped with a handle (camera grip) which can be changed according to taste.

E-PL5 has a metal body with an LCD screen that can be rotated up to 170 degrees and down 64 degrees and consists of three colors (black, white, and silver). Unlike the E-PL5, E-PM2 PEN camera designed as the most portable with light weight and small size, as well as additional color choices of red. While the Olympus E-PM2 has a compact body design that is smaller and lighter weight than the E-PL5. The camera also has a more fashionable to have a navigation menu that is easier to use.

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Olympus E-PL5 comes with a choice of silver, black and white. The camera is priced at U.S. $ 649.99 (body only). While E-PM2 has a color choice of silver, black, white and red, this will be marketed for U.S. $ 549.99 (body only).

Besides Panasonic, Olympus is really serious to develop Micro Four Third cameras as well as lenses, so the fans MFT camera you can rely on for a variety of photographic needs, now and in the future. Hopefully between Olympus and Panasonic interchangeable lens exchange, making it beneficial for the maximum MFT camera enthusiasts worldwide.

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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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Fantastic Olympus E-M5

You might want to try a new camera system. Olympus introduced the E-M5 the first model in the new series OM-D (Digital OM) of the Micro Four Thirds Camera System. Classics from the original design featuring OM series. New camera uses Micro Four Thirds System. E-M5 sports 16.1 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor and get the image processing engine TruePic VI, and 3-inch touch screen OLED display.

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E-M5 has the world's first feature using 5-axis image stabilizer to compensate for multi-directional camera shake during still and HD filming.Olympus E-M5 also offers autofocus speed and  image editor in the world's fastest claim (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF system. 16 MP Live MOS sensor chip of image data at blistering 240 frames per second, 2X speed improvement on continuous auto focus.  

This camera also comes with new 3D tracking AF system that can follow the subject of axis X, Y and Z to dramatically increase the focus on subject is moving and the camera also comes with a viewfinder bult-in high resolution with 120-fps refresh rate.

Full specifications Olympus camera OM-D E-M5 is as follows:

- 16MP

- 5 axis image stabilization

- ISO range: 200 to 25.600

- 4 fps

- Shutter speed: 60-1/4000 seconds

- EVF 1.44M

- 3 in, OLED touch screen with 610k dots resolution

- No built-in flash

- Full HD video recording

- 29 minutes maximum video recording time

- Dimensions: 122mm x 89mm x 43mm

- Weight: 369 grams (body only)

With 3-inch touch screen E-M5 offers an easy touch operation. and renewal of the bulb features a live image in live view OLED display on a pre-set intervals during the long exposure that allows users to see the action continues like fireworks or a waterfall.

Camera Olympus OM-D E-M5 has a lightweight magnesium alloy body with extensive internal seals to make the camera dustproof and splash proof. This camera aka reportedly released in April and will be available three configurations:
• $ 999.99 (Body only, Black and Silver)
• $ 1,299.99 (Black or Silver body with black M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-50 mm f3.5-6.3 lens EZ)
• $ 1,099.99 (Black body with black M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42 mm f3.5-5.6 II lens R

Are you ready?

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Panasonic DMC-G3

If you want a camera that is not heavy but with the capability and quality as a DSLR camera, then you can consider this camera from Panasonic. Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-G3 offers the benefits of a DSLR interchangeable lens system camera with a point-and-shoot camera's compactness, light weight and simplicity. This reduction in size and weight is thanks to advancements in mirror-free viewfinder technology, and large DSLR format sensors that are more compatible with a new class of compact Micro Four Thirds (MFT) System lenses. 

This new class of Compact System Cameras (CSC) offers a weight and compactness not seen in traditional DSLRs, for greater portability and creative control. The DMC-G3 image resolution has been upgraded to 16.0-megapixels from its predecessor, the DMC-G2. 

Panasonics LUMIX DMC-G3 offers the benefits of a DSLR interchangeable lens system camera with a point-and-shoot camera's compactness, light weight and simplicity. This reduction in size and weight is thanks to advancements in mirror-free viewfinder technology, and large DSLR format sensors that are more compatible with a new class of compact Micro Four Thirds (MFT) System lenses. This new class of Compact System Cameras (CSC) offers a weight and compactness not seen in traditional DSLRs, for greater portability and creative control. The DMC-G3 provides a traditional DSLR-like experience with an external Mode dial for quick access to common modes like Program, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Manual. Additional dial settings include two Custom Modes, Scene Modes and the new Creative Control Mode.

 The DMC-G3 provides a dedicated video button that can be used to switch to video capture quickly without changing modes. Like most DSLRs, the DMC-G3 provides a built-in flash and hotshoe for connecting optional LUMIX flashes. The LUMIX G MFT System offers a selection of 11 high performance fixed focal length and variable aperture G Vario zooms, including a highly versatile 3D lens capable of capturing both 2D and 3D images at the same time. There are lens adaptors available for mounting older Leica M and Leica R lenses, including older LUMIX full Four Thirds lenses. An innovative 14-140mm HD G Vario lens provides the best of video and still-image shooting with a long 10x range and near silent high-speed focusing.

You will love this new camera.

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