Digital Cameras Info...

There are literally hundreds of different opinions offered in reviews around the internet.But there are a few on which the experts all agree.

The Canon PowerShot S95 has been consistently ranked as the best compact digital under four hundred dollars.It’s noted for its high quality pictures and its impressive low light performance.That makes it great for social occasions when you can quietly click away without the distraction of an annoying flash.  It’s got an advanced Smart Auto focus system and can be used in a fully manual mode.This is one that has consistently had the critics smiling.

Also a regular winner in the under four hundred dollar range is the very popular Sony Cybershot DSC-H55.  Reviewers praise this for its big 14.1 megapixel sensor and Sony’s renowned BIONZ image processor which makes this camera lighting fast.  It’s also got a full range of Sony’s advanced features which make shooting easy.  It’s also got a 10x optical zoom and a wide angle lens.  This camera is regularly rated as one of the best buys around.

Still in the under four hundred dollar category, Nikon’s Coolpix P7000 is frequently cited as one of the best point and shoot cameras on the market.  Nikon has designed it to be compact and portable but built in plenty of features to ensure that you can get really excellent results in a variety of conditions.  And if you want to do more than just point and shoot, there’s a full manual override function which lets you shoot exactly the picture you want.  And one other great feature here is the ability to use an external flash to get the lighting just right.

Samsung has one of the best reviewed cameras around with its TL500.  The specifications here look fairly ordinary, 10 megapixels, a 24mm lens and 3x optical zoom.  But what makes this Samsung gem stand out from the crowd is its amazing low light capability.  That 24mm lens is matched with a f1.8 aperture which really comes into its own when you don’t want to use a flash.  Reviewers have constantly praised the TL500 as the best camera for photographers who want to be able to shoot discreetly in intimate situations with little light.

Another compact which has won consistently good reviews is the Olympus 720SW.  This is a great go-anywhere camera.  It’s waterproof and shockproof, pocket sized and easy to use.  This is an excellent pocket camera for the serious photographer who wants a second camera.  It regularly wins points for simple operation and the ease with which you can go from playback to shutter mode.  It’s also extremely rugged.
Last but not least among reviewers’ current favourites is the tiny Panasonic DMC TZ20.  This little gem has a 16x zoom and can record HD video with stereo sound.

View the original article here

Read More

High Rated Digital Cameras

When it comes to camera manufacturers, it seems that experience counts. Canon and Nikon dominated the field in 35mm SLR cameras for decades and, not that the digital dust is settling, they continue to make the top-rated digital cameras.whether you’re talking about top professional gear or compact digital’s for the weekend photographer.

Canon leads the pack with its EOS 5D Mark II.  This is serious camera for the serious photographer.  It gives excellent picture quality when teamed with the right lens and a comfortable and hassle-free shooting experience.  It’s a worthy successor to Canon’s venerable 5D.

Nikon’s D7000 is also pretty close to the top drawer of digital cameras.  It’s an excellent DSLR for experienced photographers who will find that it delivers perfect shots and extremely ergonomic operation.  The viewfinder here is particularly excellent.  The Canon 5D Mark II probably has a slight edge on it, but it is also considerably more expensive.
For the professional or serious amateur, it’s hard to go past both of these cameras.But what about the other end of the market?  What are the top rated digital cameras for lesser mortals?  Once again, Canon and Nikon have pretty much got it sewn up.
Canon’s PowerShot S95 is a real gem among compact cameras.  It’s well designed and relatively compact and takes great photographs.  Despite its compact profile, this is a serious camera which is capable of great results, particularly when the shooter takes advantage of the full set of manual controls.  That’s the reason it won the hearts of a lot of professional photographers when it was released.  It’s a great second camera for the professional and a real step-up in quality for amateurs who have used less advanced compacts.

Nikon’s Coolpix S8100 is the company’s best entry in the compact field.  It’s around a hundred bucks cheaper than the PowerShot but packs enough features to make it good value for money.  Nikon learnt the lesson of the earlier S8000, which was a little on the mediocre side, to produce this new model which takes great shots and is easy and comfortable to use.  It’s only drawback is a lack of manual control, but most people buying at this price range are not going to be concerned about that.

Olympus is another manufacturer with a long tradition and just slips into this list with its E-PL2.  This is a little pricier than either the Nikon Coolpix or the Canon PowerShot, but it’s high performance and advanced features justify the price in most areas.  Flexibility is the name of the game here, with its customisable interface and interchangeable lens system.

View the original article here

Read More

The worlds bestgital Cameras

The past year has seen a flood of new digital cameras on the market, each promising the best pictures, the simplest operation and the best value.  So what are the best ten of these?

Samsung has a serious entry in this list with the brand new TL500.  It boasts an advanced CCD sensor, is RAW capable and has an excellent lens.  This is slightly bigger than pocket size, but is excellent for low light photography.
Also excellent for low light situations is Canon’s very reliable PowerShot SX230.  This produces vivid, sharp images and has brilliant colour reproduction.  It also features
Samsung’s older NX-10 shouldn’t be overlooked among the current top ten.  With 14.6 megapixels and most of the features usually only found on an SLR camera, this is a very good buy.
Panasonic has an entry in this list too, with the Lumix ZR3.  This is an amazingly compact camera which packs a lot of punch with its 14.1 megapixel sensor and brilliant 25mm Leica lens.  It’s also worth noting that, despite its size, this nifty little Panasonic also has excellent video recording.
The new Nikon Coolpix P500 is also great value with a 36x wide-angle optical zoom.  However this otherwise excellent camera lacks image rotation and does not export in RAW format.
Canon’s also got you covered if you’re thinking of moving up to an SLR.  Best value in their digital SLR range is the Rebel XS 10.  This is not a high megapixel camera but is excellent value.  For most amateur photographers this is more than adequate.
If you’ve already cut your teeth on an SLR and want to tackle something more serious, there’s also Canon’s excellent EOS 60D.  This has an 18 megapixel sensor and will be a perfect solution for anyone but the most demanding professional.

Olympus is a brand which should never be overlooked and there’s certainly room on this list for the PEN E-PL1 Micro.  This is a tiny DSLR camera with a 12.3 megapixel sensor and an amazing range of features.
The Olympus SP 800UZ is also a contender with its 30x wide-angle optical zoom and a three inch display that’s very easy to see under all lighting conditions.

But when it comes to flexible and cameras which have a wide range of features and are simple to use, it’s Sony that has been leading the field in digital cameras for the past few years and.  For quality, value and features, it’s hard to go past their new Cybershot DSC-W370, which comes with a range of innovations not the least is the Sweep Panorama feature for assembling panoramic shots.  This 14 megapixel compact has a huge 14 megapixel sensor.  For sheer versatility and good value, it’s hard to beat.

View the original article here

Read More

The cheapest and best digital camera

It’s generally agreed that two hundred dollars is the optimum price for compact digital cameras.  Reviewers and buyers alike see that price as being the point where features reach an acceptable minimum and price reaches and affordable maximum.  But as with anything else in life, there are always a few bargains to be had if you hunt around and in fact there is a fair range of cameras to be bought for under a hundred dollars.  We look at some of the best of them here.

The GE A1250 isn’t the most compact of compacts, but it will fit in a largish pocket.  And there’s plenty of compensation for the chubby body in this camera.  First of all, it produces really sharp images from its 12.2 megapixel sensor, one of the biggest at this price range.  It’s also fast and responsive to use.  This one’s hard to beat at the price, although shooters used to modern LCD displays might find the one on the GE A1250 a bit small.
Fuji’s FinePix Z20fd is another compact that’s good value for under a hundred dollars, although the garish colours may be off-putting for some, unless you can find it in black.  Fuji has always performed well at the bottom end of the camera market and this model shows it knows its business.  The camera offers a decent range of features which include a 2.5 inch LCD, a 10 megapixel senso and a 3x optical zoom.
HP has produced a cheapie that’s unique in this price range: the CW450t’s LCD is only 2.7 inches, but it’s a touch screen which makes all the difference.  That’s an indicator of the quality in this brilliant little camera which boasts 12.2 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom.  This is a beginner’s camera that really outperforms its promise with good colours and sharp images.  The camera is also designed for one-hand operation which is a definite bonus in any compact.

Kodak has finally got the hang of making low-end digital compacts with its excellent EasyShare C195.  This point and shoot has a 14.1 megapixel sensor, a 5x optical zoom and a 3 inch LCD display.  For under a hundred dollars that’s a pretty good feature set.  It’s also has the ability to tag photos and upload them automatically to email or social networking sites.  Battery time isn’t a problem here either, as the EasyShare runs on two AA batteries which are easily replaced.  Like a lot of cameras in this price range, it comes in a number bright colours.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z16 is a camera for the most basic or beginner photographer.  It has a 12.1 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom and a 2.7 inch display.  It’s cheap and cheerful and easy to use, but it does have one thing going for it: it takes excellent pictures.  Not bad at this price.

View the original article here

Read More

Where to buy goodigital cameras

Anyone who’s ever bought a digital camera from a store knows the frustration of seeing the same model a week later at a cheaper price.  Not because there’s a new model out or because there’s been a change in the exchange rate for the yen, but because they simply didn’t shop around.  And even worse, because they didn’t shop around on the Internet.

In 2011, there’s no excuse for people shopping locally.  Unless you live in one of the ten biggest cities on the planet, the chances are that your local electronics store has prices that can be very easily beaten.  In fact, if manufacturers and the market allowed it, they’d probably be selling goods above the recommended retail price in the effort to make ends meet when faced with competition from global internet marketing.
It always makes sense to shop first on the internet.  There are a couple of reasons for this.  First, internet retailers don’t have to carry huge amounts of physical inventory.And if it happens repeatedly, you’re going to stop shopping there.  But the internet retailer probably doesn’t carry any stock at all.  When you order from him, he simply takes your money and arranges for the item to be shipped to you from the distributor’s nearest warehouse, all without laying out any investment beyond the cost of his web site and office.  So he doesn’t have all those overheads of the local store.
The second reason to buy on the internet is because of the nature of global competition.  The cyber shopper doesn’t get tired tramping from shop to shop comparing prices, he can do it in minutes from the comfort of his home and because of this will make many more price comparisons than the mall shopper.  He’ll actually find the lowest price in the country, or even the world.  This is a strong incentive for internet retailers to keep their
prices low, and they’re constantly checking the competition to ensure that they’re either the lowest, or very close to it.  Because of this, it really doesn’t matter where on the internet you buy, because the prices are likely to be all pretty much the same.  Where you can save is by checking very carefully what delivery costs and how long the waiting time is.

But if you’re after a serious bargain, if you want a digital camera, especially a more advanced model, at a very good price, spare a thought for the second hand dealers.  You don’t have to leave the internet, there are plenty of them around offering reconditioned cameras, often with a warranty and often at bargain price.  You’re not going to get the latest models, but unless you’re a gadget fashionista, that’s not going to bother you too much.

View the original article here

Read More