Why do we have to choose a Bridge or Prosumer Cameras?

The world of photography is now more advanced and delightful. Now you can get the various models, features and sophistication offered at an attractive price variations. Yet still many of us who do not know what camera that fits our needs. Because of hobby needs, documentation, traveling or studying photography must have different specifications. Because of this familiarize yourself what to be your choice.

In general there are three types to choose compact-system cameras are cameras, Prosumer and digital SLR cameras. Most people choose a compact camera with a reason it easier to carry anywhere, with point-and-shoot operation. It is very easy to use compact-system cameras.

The photographer in action with a Prosumer camera. Image: pluggedin.co.uk

Photography enthusiasts and novice photographers who want to learn more and want to explore further, then they need a camera that is not just "point and shoot", because these types of cameras have some limitations and fully automated operation. Whereas to produce better image results needed more features and technology support. That's why it takes a professional or advanced camera. Hence you can choose Prosumer or digital SLR camera.

 

                                Prosumer or bridge cameras in 2013. Image: amateurphotographer.co.uk

For those who are constrained by budget, digital SLR is not the right choice. As we know because the price of digital SLR camera is still high for some people. Not to mention the additional accessories needed to complement the needs of the camera. Model and the shape are also quite big and heavy to carry everywhere. No doubt digital SLR has better picture quality with the ability to change lenses as needed.

Camera manufacturers trying to bridge the needs of photography enthusiasts, who have limited budget, but need reliable camera capabilities for everyday use. This type of camera is able to cover a variety of conditions with ease to carry anywhere. Hence, camera manufacturers already produce type-system that exists between a compact camera and digital SLR. The camera is known as a Prosumer camera, and some even call it a bridge before you are ready to have a professional camera or a Digital SLR camera.

Prosumer cameras uniqueness

Prosumer camera has a body like a digital SLR camera, and comes with a long lens, but cannot be removable like the lens on a DSLR camera. This is one of the advantages that a Prosumer camera than the other, which is a long zoom lens attached. In fact, now you can get a Prosumer camera with ultra zoom lens or a super zoom, and some even have more than 20x optical zoom. So with no lens attached that can reach the objects both near and far. Unlike the compact camera which on average has a shorter optical zoom?

The size of circle lens Prosumer cameras tends to be smaller than digital SLR and larger than the compact-system cameras. This is because the size of the sensor used is smaller than the Prosumer digital SLR and larger than a compact camera. It's one of the fundamental differences between the three types of cameras. And this will be related to the ability of the camera to process the image. The bigger the sensor, the resulting image will be better.

Features of Prosumer cameras like digital SLR camera. Program settings can be set manually. Aperture or diaphragms, ISO and shutter speed can be set manually. So our creativity is not limited by the automated system, like on a compact camera, all executed automatically. And the more alluring, almost all Prosumer has the ability to record video and Live View facility. Apparently not all digital SLR cameras have these features.

 

      Fujifilm PinePix XS-1 bridge digital camera.  Image: gogodigital.co.uk

Prosumer cameras are considered more practical for everyday photography. With the price and lighter weight than digital SLR, then the Prosumer cameras become the choice of many people. For photographing macro, landscape, sport and night shot is still possible to do well, although there are some limitations. Especially for night shooting, some Prosumer type mounting an external flash to add features that are useful for flash paired with greater power.

With all the advantages and disadvantages, Prosumer camera is very comfortable to use for vacation, family events, birthday parties, weddings, photographing babies and pets. You can also use a Prosumer camera to accompany a business trip, so you've got a business trip and photo documentation together with business associates, clients and government officials.

Simple advice to get the best photos from Prosumer cameras:

First: Avoid the use of high ISO, it means to play it safe at base ISO up to a maximum of ISO 400. Second: Do not use above ISO 400. You do not expect too much to photography with a narrow DOF, such as portraits or still life. Third: You should avoid photography that requires fast-paced camera work, including shutter, auto focus up to the faster continuous shooting. Fourth: Prosumer users must rely on the existing lenses, so you do not need to change another lens, although you can install add-on/conversion lens accessory lenses.

In the year 2013, you can choose Prosumer cameras brands: Pentax X5, Canon PowerShot SX50 HS, Nikon Coolpix P510, BenQ GH-700, Fujifilm PinePiX series or Panasonic Lumix FZ200 and Olympus SP 800UZ, and other models that will be launched in a few months. You can rely on one of these cameras for all day-to-day activities.

 

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Panasonic Lumix FZ200 a megazoom camera

Whether you're looking for a megazoom camera? If you do not want to be bothered when going on holiday or for everyday needs, then there is now a megazoom camera from Panasonic. This factory has developed a well-FZ series. Panasonic now comes with the Panasonic Lumix FZ200. The FZ200 has secured the class win as best mega zoom bridge camera.  Thanks to a good set of photo and video, a fast autofocus and rapid series of pictures.  You'll get better image quality. Thanks to superior equipment and blistering performance.

Panasonic Lumix FZ200 could be considered, if you want to be prepared with a compact camera for any places and situation equal emphasis on photo as video. The fast lens has advantages in low-light situations and at telephoto. Then, thanks to the continuous intensity shorter shutter speeds or low light sensitivity are possible. This is a great improvement compare to previous FZ150.

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At least eight years not know what in the fast-paced Internet age may be considered an eternity. That has never happened before! Panasonic FZ 200 is a megazoom camera with a continuous speed of 1:2.8 - both in wide angle at 25 mm and 24-fold increase at 600 mm (according to small picture).

An impressive 24X zoom

The FZ200 is the successor to the FZ150, as the affordable alternative remains in the range. The light intensity is the key innovation, is still the 24x zoom. The lens quality, Panasonic has in hand: almost no distortion, low edges (vignetting) and overall good value for the chromatic aberrations (chromatic aberration). Towards the margins can be the focus for about ten percent - this is something worse than FZ150, but still in the green. The optical Image Stabilizer allows safe hands-free design selection also at maximum telephoto.

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While main rival Sony is now at 18 megapixels, the twelve megapixel Panasonic remains reliable, as in the FZ150. The sensor has been revised yet. This sensor should be more sensitive and enable faster signal processing. He also supports light sensitivity up to ISO 6400. Better photos delivers the image sensor is not. The bottom line  the FZ200 remains in image quality two scoring points off the FZ150.

There are two reasons. It weighs most heavily the maximum resolution at ISO 100. We only measure edge sharpness of 1,044 pairs of lines per picture height. Even less, only six cameras from the leader board deliver close to Panasonic FZ150 models (sorted by min. Resolution at ISO 100). By comparison, the FZ150 it brings to 1,222 pairs of lines. With increasing light sensitivity allows for the resolution, the distance between FZ200 and FZ150 but similar. At open aperture the FZ200  almost 200 line pairs more.

 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 equpipped 3-inch display with a sharp display and swivel capability. There are 18 scene modes, aperture priority and aperture priority mode and a manual mode. The desired mode is selected via the handy dial. You can capture panoramic images using the FZ200 by pivoting away, but not in the huge size that offers by Sony HX200V. Burst activate with its own key. In full resolution photos are twelve possible in one second. With continuous focus adjustment halved that number and at reduced resolution to 2.5 megapixels, up to 60 frames per second.

Fast autofocus

The zoom is controlled with a lever on the top or a rocker on the lens.  The autofocus you can use in different modes: easy sharpening or continuously pursuing. Size and position of the measuring field are variable. In the test, the autofocus reacted very swiftly and so completely suitable for snapshots. There are two format storage in this camera, you can choose between JPEG and RAW.

Sharp viewfinder.

For image control you can rely on the screen or the viewfinder. The display has a high enough resolution for a clear display and can be pivoted in two directions. The viewfinder is also a high resolution, which represents a significant improvement over the Panasonic Lumix FZ150. However, the viewfinder opening remains quite small.

If you want to make a film or video, then you can rely on this camera. You shoot Full HD resolution at 50 frames per second. As storage formats are AVCHD and MP4 for selection. Stereo sound is coming from the internal microphone or a separate floating micro. To record, you have the choice between a fully automatic or manual in PASM modes. The zoom is nice and quiet during the recording.

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The price of this camera is around 420 Euro. Panasonic FZ200 is perfect for the holidays, and a great choice to take pictures of sport events, photographing the animal’s activities in the jungle or safari parks, family events such as birthday parties, weddings, and when you hold a business trip, and so on.

Before you decide to choose the Panasonic FZ200, you can compare it with the Nikon Coolpix S9300, Sony RX-100, Olympus SH-25MR or Panasonic Lumix TZ30 and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. This entire camera are similar to the Panasonic FZ200, which all of them has a long zoom range (megazoom). All the cameras mentioned earlier is the right choice for you who do not want the hassle that brings digital SLR cameras or mirrorless camera because you have to replace the lens if you want to capture distant objects, then immediately had to change lenses when you see interesting objects in front of your eyes. Of course the Panasonic Lumix FZ200 is perfect if you wanted to be conveniently when you are traveling to faraway places.

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