Camera News, Photography Reviews & Buying guides

Canon Rebel T3i / 600D vs T3 / 1100D vs T4i / 650D

2012-10-16T02:10:00.000-07:00

In this article I I will be comparing three Canon DSLR cameras, the Canon Rebel T4i (EOS 650D), T3i (600D) and T3(1100D). My brother has had tough time deciding which one of those camera to get and I've decided to write this comparison to help him and those who have the same debate ad are on a tight budget. My brother didn't have a high budget, and all he wanted is a camera with large sensor

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

2012-10-06T20:26:00.003-07:00

In this post I want to talk compare the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic Lumix FZ200. Two superzoom cameras which I think are the two best in their category. I do want to tell you that their isn't clear winner here. Each camera has its own advantages and disadvantages and it's important that you understand them before making a decision. Let's Start. Canon Sx50 HS The Canon SX50 replaces the

Pre-Photokina 2012 Thoughts

2012-09-15T14:31:00.002-07:00

The year 2012 will certainly be the year of Compact System Cameras. The world of digital photography is changing shape quickly, considering how much time it took to us to move from film to digital. Compact System Cameras have conquer the market by storm, and it's just the beginning. Having said that, it seems that people are expecting some kind of revolution, a new technology innovation that

Nikon P7700 vs Canon G12 - Comparison

2012-09-05T06:06:00.003-07:00

In this post I want to compare the Nikon P7700 vs Canon G12. Two high-end compact cameras that are aimed towards advanced photographers, searching for a move advanced photographic tool to capture high quality images without the limitation of fully automatic P&S cameras. Let's start with a short introduction of each camera: Nikon P7700 The Nikon P7700 replaces the P7100. The P7700 features

Sony Exmor RS sensor - Much better Low light performance

2012-08-21T05:25:00.002-07:00

The new Sony Exmor RS should bring us to a new generation of mobile device's digital cameras. Sony makes sensors for various mobile phone and tablet manufacturers. Although I am quite skeptic whether we'll see this new sensor on the Apple iPhone 5, next year we will get to see this new sensor on various mobile devices. Sony posted an image in the press release, demonstrating the low light

Nikon J2 vs J1 - Main Differences

2012-08-09T04:14:00.004-07:00

The Nikon 1 J2 is here. The J2 is a new Nikon 1 mirrorless camera that joins the Nikon 1 System and not coming to replace the J1. This differences aren't big as you might want them to be. The J2 sits above the J1 and below the more advanced Nikon 1 V1 camera. So what's changed in the J2 from the J1: Nikon 1 J1 and J2 - size comparison (via camerasize.com) LCD - We get the same 3-inch LCD

Nokia 808 PureView Camera Review (inc. Sample images and Movie clips)

2012-07-31T04:06:00.000-07:00

The Nokia 808 PureView is one of the most interesting mobile phones in 2012, and that's mostly due to its camera capabilities. This reminds me the days when Nokia was one of my favorite mobile phone companies, but that's was some time ago. In this review I want to talk about the 808 PureView camera and sensor only, leaving aside the other mobile phone functionality. Because it's a photography

Canon EOS M - What's Your Opinion?

2012-07-28T21:43:00.001-07:00

I was very excited when the Canon EOS M was announced. I was anxiously waiting to see how Canon's mirrorless camera would look like and what features will it have. Now that the EOS M is out (will be released in mid-September), I will share my opinion with you, and hopefully I can hear what you think about this new Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens cameras from Canon. The Look tell you the

Camera image sensor size comparison - New web app

2012-07-10T05:29:00.000-07:00

Camera Image Sensor (cameraimagesensor.com) is a new website where you can visually compare camera image sensor sizes side by side. I myself find it very confusing trying to figure out how large (or small) a 1/3.2" sensor is. There are plenty of name conventions that doesn't really gives us a good idea how small a specific sensor really is (ie. APS-C, 1/3.2", 1", 1.233"). Those of you who

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P510 Ultrazoom Comparison Review

2012-06-22T06:21:00.002-07:00

In this article I want to compare two of the most popular ultrazoom cameras, the Nikon P510 vs. Canon SX40 HS. I can just assume that you are having some tough time deciding which one to pick, and I hope this comparison will help you make a better buying decision. Ultrazoom Digital Cameras One of the main reasons why people want a ultrazoom digital camera is mostly because of

Nikon D3200 video samples

2012-06-01T03:04:00.001-07:00

Here are some video samples taken with the Nikon D3200 DSLR camera.

Sony A57 vs A37 Comparison - Which one should I Buy?

2012-05-25T09:21:00.001-07:00

Sony SLT-A37 and SLT-A57 are two Alpha SLT cameras that were announced in May and March 2012. Sony's SLT cameras are well known for their excellent full time continuous autofocus and fast continuous shooting compared to other DSLR cameras in that price range. The A37 is an entry-level camera, the A57 is a mid-range camera. In this article I want to talk about the key differences between those

Korean Sony NEX-F3 Features advertisement video

2012-05-24T06:01:00.003-07:00

Here's a video intended for the Korean public that beautifully introduces the great features of the Sony NEX-F3. Take a look.. And another one I've found..

Olympus set price for the 75mm f1.8 Portrait Lens

2012-05-24T01:37:00.000-07:00

Olympus has set the initial selling price of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f1.8 to $899.99. This is a Micro Four Thirds lens that is mainly suited for portrait shooting due to its 150mm equivalent focal length and fast aperture. The 75mm f1.8 is the perfect MFT lens for Bokeh enthusiasts, those who enjoy shooting subjects while keeping the background way out of focus. Their are three

Pentax K-30 vs K-7 vs K-5 - Weather-resistant DSLR comparison

2012-05-22T07:02:00.001-07:00

Pentax K-30 DSLR camera is here, and what a camera it is. Pentax photographers have been waiting for something new and this time we certainly get something a bit different, a very durable SLR for outdoor shooting. Just by viewing the splashing water logo of the K-30, we cannot ignore investigating this camera even further, and that's what I did. In this post I want to go over the K-30 specs

G X Vario 14-42mm vs 12-35mm - Lens Comparison

2012-05-21T04:29:00.002-07:00

The newly announced Panasonic G X Vario 12-35mm f2.8 is a very interesting lens. Finally we have a premium lens that resembles the 24-70mm equivalent. This is a durable weather-sealed lens, with fast f/2.8 aperture, metal mount and Power O.I.S. image stabilization. The 12-35 mm lens enjoys premium optics UED and UHR elements and Nano coating to reduce reflections and flare. The 24-70mm

Sony NEX-F3 vs NEX-7 vs NEX-5N - Mirrorless Comparison

2012-05-21T00:18:00.000-07:00

In this post I want to talk about the differences between the Sony NEX-F3, NEX-5N and NEX-7. The NEX-F3 is the latest addition to Sony's NEX series. An entry-level ILC camera that certainly have some nice upgrades over the NEX-C3 that it replaces. Although their is a large price difference between the NEX-5N/NEX-F3 and the NEX-7, still many people are debating between those three cameras.

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

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?