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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-7, NEX-5N, Nikon D7000 and Panasonic GX1

2012-05-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

In this post I want to talk about the Olympus O-MD E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera. Today dpreview.com has published a review on the E-M5, giving this camera a gold award rating. The E-M5 high ISO performance is excellent when you compare it to cameras like Panasonic GF3, NX200 and even against the new Nikon D3200 DSLR camera. Many people certainly look into the high ISO image quality when

Nikon D3200 vs D3100 vs D5100 - Comparison Preview

2012-04-19T00:35:00.001-07:00

Nikon has announced the Nikon D3200, another addition to Nikon's DSLR lineup, not a replacement for the D3100, which I personally use. The D3200 is Nikon's entry-level DSLR camera. This new camera features 24MP sensor, 1080p30 video recording, 920k-dpts LCD, 4fps burst, up to ISO12800 and the ability to add an optional Wi-Fi module (WU-1a). If you are looking for a new entry-level DSLR camera

Panasonic GF5 vs GF3 Camera Comparison

2012-04-07T20:05:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a relatively more compact ILC camera, the Panasonic Lumix GF5 is certainly one camera to consider. The GF5 is Panasonic's new ultra compact digital camera that accepts interchangeable lenses. Many people have been waiting for the release of this new camera. You might ask yourself what's new in this model over the GF3 and of course weather you should buy it? - In this

Sony SLT-A57 Preview - specs, sample video images, comparison

2012-03-14T07:55:00.001-07:00

Sony has announced the SLT-A57 Translucent Mirror camera, which replaces the A55. Sony had six SLT camera models, the A33, A35, A55, A65 and a77 - all are compatible with Konica-Milnolta / Sony Alpha mount. Both have utilize the translucent mirror technology in a very useful way. The Sony A57 improves over the A55 and certainly brings some very interesting features that I want to talk about here

low light Olympus E-M5 sample images looks very good

2012-03-10T05:17:00.000-08:00

dpreview has just posted some Olympus OM-D E-M5 low-light images under various ISO settings. The image quality certainly looks very promising. In fact, many people just wanted to see how good the image quality is, because it seems that the E-M5 is the best Micro Four Thirds camera when it comes to build quality and features. No doubt that after seeing those sample images of the E-M5, it will be

Canon 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark II Video Quality at high ISO 12800

2012-03-05T05:10:00.000-08:00

I"ve found a nice YouTube video that compares the Canon 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark II video quality at ISO 12800. You can clearly see that the 5D Mark III easily outperforms the 5D Mark II at high ISO (shot with per-production model). What do you think? - certainly a big difference in terms of image quality, isn't it?

6fps Test and Shutter sound video - Canon 5D Mark III

2012-03-04T01:15:00.000-08:00

The next video tests / demonstrates the 6 fps continuous shooting speed (burst) of the Canon 5D Mark III DSLR camera. You can also hear how the shutter sounds.

Short film shot with Canon 5D Mark III

2012-03-04T01:07:00.000-08:00

The following (A modern and strange fairytale, according to YouTube video description) "Mario and Nette" short film was shot with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III full frame dslr camera. Here, take a look.. (available in resolution up to 1080p). What do yo think about the video quality?

Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800 - Comparison

2012-03-03T00:39:00.000-08:00

The announcement of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a great moment for Canon photographers. For those who missed the train, on March 2, 2012, Canon has announced the successor for the 5D Mark II. A new full frame DSLR camera, packed with new technologies and features that suppose to take the 5D-series to a new level. Just a month prior to this release, Nikon has announced the D700 replacement, the

Canon 5D Mark III Shutter Mechanism and Quiet Mode - Video

2012-03-02T09:10:00.000-08:00

PhotographyDailyNews has posted a very nice video about the Canon 5D Mark III Shutter mechanism and ow it works when shooting with optical viewfinder and Live View Mode and illustrating with animation how it works with Silent shooting on and off. Take a look..

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Getting Wet (splash proof)

2012-02-29T11:41:00.000-08:00

You probably know by now that the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a weather-sealed camera (dust and splash proof). Of course we, the customers, we want a proof. So I've found a nice YouTube video where you can see the presenter splashing some water on the E-M5. As you can see in the video, the 12-50mm lens and the small flash both are sealed. You can see that after the guy splash some water on the camera,

Canon 5D Mark III will be announced on March 2, 2012 (?)

2012-02-28T03:43:00.001-08:00

I have to admit that I wasn't that excited about the Nikon D800/D800E camera. I don't know why, but maybe I was expecting too much from Nikon. After all, a few years have past, and I was expecting Nikon for a lot more. After that, I am truly looking forwards to see what the Canon EOS 5D Mark III would be like. According to Canon rumors websites, the Canon 5D Mark III will be announced on March 2

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Specs Review (with sample images analysis)

2012-02-26T03:33:00.001-08:00

In this review I want you to get to know the Olympus OM-D E-M5 CSC camera in deeper details. ThFor me ie E-M5 was announced on February 8, 2012. It represents a new lineup in Olympus' Micro Four Thirds CSC cameras, a more "Professional" grade cameras, that is aimed for pro-enthusiasts photographers. It's not that we are surprised to see the OM-D E-M5, because Olympus has already told the press

Fujifilm X10 Orbs problem wasn't fixed with the new v1.03 firmware

2012-02-25T20:23:00.000-08:00

Dpreview has posted an article talking about the Fujifilm X10 Orbs sensor problem. We can deny that in certain situation the problem does exists. Their is a long debate whether it is actually a "real" problem or not. I personally think that it's a sensor problem, and even if for your type of photograph this isn't a problem, Fujifilm had to address it. It seems that their is a problem with the

Camera size matters - Infographic

2012-02-22T22:21:00.000-08:00

Camera size does matter, especially since Compact System Cameras have been introduced to the market.

Compare cameras with interchangeable lenses attached!

2012-02-14T17:01:00.000-08:00

Camera size was updated today with a new feature, allowing you to compare the size of a camera along with interchangeable lenses. That means that you can attach interchangeable lenses to those camera that support it. For example, you can choose the Canon 60D, view it from the top view, and their will be an option to attach a lens. Clicking this link/icon will bring a list of available lenses

Olympus announced OM-D E-M5 with 5-axis IS and EVF

2012-02-08T12:22:00.000-08:00

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 certainly grabbed my attention today. On paper, it seems like a great camera and a great addition to the Micro Four Thirds camera's lineup. More cameras means that we have more selection to choose from and that's a good thing. The E-M5 will certainly attract more people to go for the M43 path, rather than buy an entry level dSLR. From an enthusiast perspective, I do care

FujiFilm X-Pro1 Size - Deal breaker or Big Advantage?

2012-01-23T01:11:00.000-08:00

After browsing on various blogs and forums posts, I came a to (probably a fast conclusion) that many people aren't in favor of the size of the new FujiFilm X-Pro1. The X-Pro1 is FujiFilm's first mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses. It certainly put FujiFilm back on track, and it will have to compete against many other cameras in the CSC category. The FujiFilm X-Pro1 is not a compact

Life-size image of digital cameras on your display - Check it out!

2012-01-23T00:54:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wanted to see how compact/bulky a camera is without going to the store and hold it yourself? - well, with CameraSize.com it's possible. Using the life-size functionality, you can view a life-size image of a specific digital camera on your display - even from different side views. Watch this video and see how this works: The popup window will show you an image, which is in the

Compare and sort cameras by their Height, Width, Depth and Weight

2012-01-22T05:18:00.000-08:00

The new "Camera Compact Meter" webapp that was introduces on CameraSize.com, allows you to sort the cameras from a the smallest one to the largest one. You can do that for height, width, depth and even for the weight of the camera. First time you click the link, you'll be sorting the cameras from the low value to the largest value. The second time you click the link, it will reverse the order,

Compare the size of multiple digital cameras side by side

2012-01-20T05:41:00.000-08:00

CameraSize.com has updates the site with a new webapp for comparing multiple digital cameras side by side. With the new app you can compare virtually infinite number of digital cameras and many cool new functions are available too. Here are the new features available in the "Camera Compact Meter" webapp: Compare multiple digital cameras side by side (virtually unlimited cameras) Use a slider

Sigma SD16 Soon? - Interview with Sigma Chief Operating Officer

2012-01-18T14:34:00.000-08:00

Dpreview posts and interview with Sigma Chief Operating Officer, Kazuto Yamaki. One of the interesting parts of the interview is related to the price of the SD1. For those who didn't hear about Sigma SD1 DSLR camera. This is Sigma's flagship DSLR camera, carrying a unique design 3-layer Foveon sensor. There are many Sigma photographers worldwide, which are loyal to the company and believe its

Why FujiFilm X-Pro1 Price is So High?

2012-01-17T00:11:00.000-08:00

Many of you are probably very happy to see FujiFilm getting back into the interchangeable lens camera business with the X-Pro1, after closing its DSLR department. However, a starting price of $1,700 looks like a very risky one. I've seen an interview video with FujiFilm UK director, whom mentioned that FujiFilm is aiming this camera to professional and enthusiast photographers. Let's

Canon PowerShot G1 X vs G12 - Comparison

2012-01-11T06:50:00.000-08:00

In this article I want to compare the brand new Canon G1 X vs Canon G12. Both are advanced point-and-shoot camera,bit as you will soon see, their is a big difference between the too. Canon PowerShot G1 X signifies a big step over "conventional" advanced point-and-shoot, mainly due to its larger sensor in a compact-size camera. However, the size of the sensor is not the only thing different

FujiFilm X-Pro1 Mirrorless camera announced - Yes!

2012-01-09T17:48:00.000-08:00

Fujifilm is entering the MIrrorless camera with interchangeable lenses market with the X-Pro1 camera. Yes, you hear it right. For some of you it may come as a surprise, for others a very smart and predictable move. It's a surprise because Fujifilm already quit the DSLR business and since then, Fujifilm only manufactures point-and-shoot cameras. Fujifilm is a very strong brand in the photography