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 being a professional photographer

After you enjoy the holiday season, you might want to buy a digital SLR camera after you see your friend showcasing his picture on Facebook. You fascinated with photographs of your friends, and you were told that the photos were taken with a Digital SLR camera. If you are serious about hobby in photography,  you do not need to rush to buy an expensive camera. In the online shop you can buy a digital SLR camera from a very affordable price, the price of a middle-class cameras and high end cameras.

Professional SLR Digital Cameras usually have a quality camera body more resilient because most of the metals (aluminium alloy), waterproof and weather resistant, and certainly very expensive. This leads to a professional DSLR camera / high end will be more severe and massive forms.

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Compare with DSLR cameras, the material is mostly of plastic or poly carbonate, so it feels lighter, smaller body size as well. Entry level DSLR camera is designed for people who are low purse, but want to be successful as an amateur photographer. If this is your dreams, then you certainly can.

Professional DSLR cameras have a faster shutter speed. For example, a professional DSLR camera can shoot five to eight photos per second, compared with the entry level DSLR camera that can only shoot about 3 or 4 photos per second. This is due to differences in the quality of the hardware and software that is planted in DSLR cameras. If you are a novice photographer, the difference of the speed is certainly not a significant issue.

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Professional DSLR cameras usually have two LCD screens, one in back, and one on top. Function LCD display that is above will allow us to see the main camera settings, especially in the sun. In anatomy, professional and beginner DSLR camera is a bit different; especially shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and white balance, but how to hold a DSLR camera remains the same.

Professional DSLR camera usually looks more complicated because a lot of buttons to change the setting so that gives a lot of options to generate photo. Unlike the entry level DSLR camera, the setting is simpler, and not too complicated, but the resulting image selection is also not as much as a professional camera.

Although professional DSLR cameras are usually more advanced than DSLR cameras, but sometimes, DSLR camera is a better choice. Professional DSLR cameras are too heavy and take up a lot of space for long trips.

If you're just learning photography, when you try a professional DSLR cameras will probably confuse you. For example, at the beginning of your learning using a Canon 600D, and then you try a more advanced camera of a friend you are, for example Canon 7D, Canon 7D although not classified as a full professional DSLR cameras, then you will definitely feel the complexity of the settings on the Canon EOS 7D. Similarly, if after you use your Nikon D3200, then you will feel the same when you try Nikon D800, a sophisticated full frame camera.

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Camera manufacturers such as Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras classify their products as follows: entry level, semi, professional, and professional users. If you have a decent budget, you can buy a semi-professional DSLR camera. If you have begun to master the use of the camera well, you can begin to purchase additional lenses like macro lens, telephoto lens, or a superzoom lens 18-270 mm. You do not have to buy the original lens in accordance with the camera you use because you can buy third-party lenses such as Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and other brands. A third-party lens for specific types of lenses are generally cheaper than the original, yet is able to produce images with high quality. It depends on your mastery when using and combine it with your camera.

Best advice: You should frequently try your camera with a variety of conditions, location, photo objects, and the atmosphere, so that you become more proficient in shooting. You also need to learn how to edit photos and a variety of tricks, so you are able to produce good both in terms of quality, aesthetics, beauty and various other aspects.

I also recommend joining the photography club, come hunting with friends or a club, and you have to trust yourself to enrol in photography contest. Victory is not the main thing. The most important thing you gained valuable experience from these activities.

If you are getting an expert with your camera, then you should prepare money to buy a professional camera or a full frame camera in the future.

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