Fujifilm Finepix Z30 Digital Camera
June 30, 2009
The Fujifilm Finepix Z30 is an ultra-stylish digital camera that comes with smooth and curved edges with a cool metallic surface and host of trendy features. It measures about 90.5 x 59 x 25.7 mm in dimensions and weighs just about 116.5 grams. Fujifilm Finepix Z30 10MP Digital Camera is made up of 1/2.3- inch CCD sensor that offers a sensor resolution of 10 mega-pixels for large sized good quality prints. It provides an internal memory of 50MB that can be increased using SD or SDHC memory cards. It comes with Fujinon lens system that offers an optical zoom of 3x, this indicates that you can magnify the original image to 3 times its size without affecting its clarity or quality.
In addition to the optical zoom, the Fujifilm Finepix Z30 Digital Camera also offers a 5.7x digital zoom. The digital zoom however may adversely affect the image quality. This portable digital camera allows you to shoot objects that are just 8cm away with precision via its macro mode. Before you fire the shutter button, you can preview the images on the camera's 2.7-inch LCD monitor. It comes with a Scene Recognition system that automatically senses the appropriate scene to match the current surrounding conditions. Additionally, its Face Detection technology ensures that the people are identified and exposed to the perfect level in your photographs.
Fujifilm Finepix Z30 Compact Digital Camera comes with a high sensitivity of ISO 1600 that makes it easy to capture bright and clear pictures irrespective of the conditions. Furthermore, the camera shakes are automatically detected and corrected by the Picture Stabilisation mode. You can record video at the rate of 30fps at a resolution of 640x480 pixels. Available in attractive and flashy colours accompanied by a Blog mode for easily uploading photos on networking websites, this Z30 is definitely a party camera targeted at the teenage lot.
Pentax K7 Digital SLR Camera
June 29, 2009
The Pentax K7 is a mid-range digital SLR that aims at providing the true essence of professional photography with it sophisticated features and high quality pictures. This Pentax K7 14MP Digital SLR Camera measures about 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 inches in dimension and weighs 670 grams. It includes a highly durable body that features a dust-proof and weather resistant construction. It features an optical viewfinder that offers 100% field of view and 92% magnification for proper focusing and framing operations. This digital SLR provides high-speed continuous shooting at about 5.2 fps. It is equipped with a 14.6 mega-pixel CMOS sensor for true-to-life image reproduction.
Pentax K7 Digital SLR Camera boasts of a high performance and high speed PRIME II image processing engine that offers better data processing speed and greater quality images with perfect colour gradation and tonal effects. This DSLR comes loaded with a Dust Removal II mechanism that has been designed to minimise the dust spots that appear on the recorded images. It has an advanced Shake Reduction system that checks and corrects the blur caused due to camera shakes. Its advanced Face Recognition technology accurately focuses on the subject's faces and adjusts the camera settings accordingly. It includes a 11-point wide frame AF sensor for superior autofocus operation.
Pentax K7 HD Digital SLR Camera provides video recording at a resolution of 1280x720 pixels at the rate of 30fps. Via its HDMI interface, you can view your photos and videos on any compatible high definition television. For viewing and previewing the images, the camera is equipped with a 3-inch LCD screen. It consists of a high capacity rechargeable battery that provides a battery life of almost 980 images. Overall, the Pentax K7 is a high-end SLR that features an abundance of functionalities to suit all types of users.
Can the Apple iPhone 3G S Kill Digital Cameras ???
June 28, 2009
With the launch of the Apple iPhone 3G S there is a buzz on the rounds stating that it has the capability to replace a standard point-n-shoot digital camera. The iPhone 3G S comes with a 3 mega-pixel image resolution that is decent enough for some fairly good quality images. A thorough insight at the ups and downs of the iPhone 3G S and its stand against the affordable point-n-shoot digital cameras has been presented below.
Firstly, the advantages of the iPhone 3G S camera phone. The camera functionality includes an autofocus features wherein you can tap the screen to focus accurately on the object of desire. Video recording can be done with audio at the rate of 30 frames per second and it also supports photo and video geotagging. Finally it comes with a large memory capacity that is convenient for shooting and storing ample number of photos and videos. Most often, people shoot photos and videos and just let it stay in the camera or may just stop using their camera once the memory card is full. However this camera phone offers excellent sharing abilities, in fact it can be done directly from the phone. With its HSDPA and wireless support, it makes sharing and uploading photos and videos a cake walk.
But there are two sides to a coin. The downside of the camera functionality of the Apple iPhone 3G S is that it does not have flash feature. Although the pictures and videos look relatively good when shot in low light conditions, it is not the best. Everyone would want to have the best when it comes to preserving the memorable moment. Next is the lack of optical zoom. With the help of optical zoom, you can enlarge your images without distorting it. This facility found in almost all the digital compacts; is lacking in this much hyped gadget. And finally, these days more and more digital cameras are coming with in-camera retouching capability and high definition movie recording.
The iPhone 3G S is high limited when it comes to certain kinds of camera features. Asking if an iPhone 3G S will replace your point-n-shoot digital compact is as good as asking if the compact digicam is set to replace the professional DSLRs. Hence, although the iPhone 3G S can fulfil your photographic explorations, currently it does not stand a chance of being able to replace the compact digicams in the market.
Pentax X70 Digital Camera
June 27, 2009
The Pentax X70 Digital Camera is another super-zoom camera that comes with some additional functionalities. It features a high 24x optical zoom lens system and provides a digital zoom of 150x. Such a high optical zoom is best suited for wildlife and outdoor photography. You can shoot a wide range of objects and subjects with an ultra-zoom camera. The Pentax X70 12MP Digital Camera has a 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor which provides a sensor resolution of 12 mega-pixels for larger prints. Images can be previewed on the camera's 2.7-inch LCD screen before the shutter is fired. This camera measures about 82.5x110.5x89.5 mm in dimension and is a little heavy with a weight of about 390 grams. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, it has a total battery life of 170 shots.
Pentax X70 Digital Camera provides high speed continuous shooting at the rate of 11fps. Focusing is done automatically if the Auto-Tracking AF mode is used. For added user convenience, around 20 different shooting modes have bee provided. Thus you can now select an appropriate mode depending on the subject and situation. Now with the camera's reliable shake reduction system, you need not have to worry about camera shakes or blurry images. It is all automatically checked and corrected. Video can be recorded in high definition mode at a high resolution of 1280x720 pixels.
Pentax X70 Compact Digital Camera offers a multi-mode exposure system in order to accommodate different kinds of applications. An auto-picture mode will assist you by selecting the most appropriate scenic mode to match the surrounding condition. It advanced Face Recognition system can focus on 32 faces and adjust camera settings in just about 0.03 seconds. A high ISO of 6400 provides excellent low light shooting ability. It has an in-built memory of 33.6MB plus an external memory slot for increasing the camera's internal memory capacity. With the X70, Pentax has managed to cater to people from all walks of life.
Kodak M893 IS Digital Camera
June 26, 2009
Kodak has introduced the M893 IS digital camera that is a perfect combination of style and functionality. It consists of 1/2.5 inch CCD sensor that provides a sensor resolution of 8.1 mega-pixels enabling you to take large 30x40inch prints. Kodak M893 IS 8MP Digital Camera measures 92.0 × 56.5 × 22.7 mm and weighs only about 117 grams. It offers a 32MB internal memory and a memory interface for connecting external storage media cards. You can take advantage of the camera's 2.7-inch LCD monitor for previewing the images before you fire your shot.
The Kodak M893 IS Digital Camera offers an optical zoom of 3x and a 5x digital zoom. The optical and digital zoom of a camera determine the amount of magnification that can be provided to the original image. The lens system offers a focal length that lies between 34-102mm on a 35mm equivalent camera. The shutter speed ranges between 4 to 1/2000 seconds. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The in-camera charging function ensures that you never miss a shot. Video can be recorded at the rate of 15fps at a resolution of 640x480 pixels. you can view your photos in the form of a slideshow. Additionally, you can add sound tags to the pictures.
Kodak M893 IS Compact Digital Camera comes with various scene modes and picture enhancing features. Also it includes an on-camera panorama stitch mode. This portable digital camera allows you to capture beautiful high definition pictures and view these on any compatible HDTV. Furthermore, the camera offers the Face Detection technology that locates faces and adjusts the camera settings for the perfect portrait shot. Finally the Image Stabilisation technique and blur reduction feature will ensure that your images are blur free. The On-camera Share button allows you to share your photos and videos online with family and friends.
