Showing posts with label semi pro camera. Show all posts
Showing posts with label semi pro camera. Show all posts
Friday, November 27, 2015
Tips on choosing a prosumer camera, DSLR camera alternatives
Not everyone wants to switch from a compact system camera to a Digital SLR camera. As we know, the price of Digital SLR cameras are definitely more expensive, heavier body than a
pocket camera, Digital SLR camera body is also larger, so not everyone is happy to take it as holiday or for everyday activities such as family gatherings, birthday parties, business seminars and other events.
If you would like to learn more and would like explore further, then you need a camera that is not just "point and shoot", because these types of cameras have some limitations and fully automated operation. Yet to produce better image results further support the needed features. That requires a more pro camera or the advanced prosumer and DSLR cameras.
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BenQ GH600. Image: bloginfocomputer.com |
Before you decide to buy a new camera, then in general there are 3 types to the Compact system cameras, prosumer camera, and DSLR. Most people choose a compact camera because it is easy to carry anywhere with a point and shoot operation. Beyond the type of camera you know, you can also choose other alternatives, namely mirrorless camera or micro four third cameras (interchangeable lens camera system).
A Bridge to the DSLR
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| Panasonic Lumix FZ200. Image: letsgodigital.com |
If you are constrained by budget, DSLR is not the right choice. Because the price offered is still high enough for some people. Not to mention the additional accessories needed to complement the needs of the camera. Model and the shape is also quite big and heavy to carry everywhere.
Meanwhile mirrorless cameras are also sold at high prices. Therefore you need a bridge to jump from compact system camera to the digital SLR camera. You can choose prosumer camera, which is located between the type of compact camera and DSLR camera.
Meanwhile mirrorless cameras are also sold at high prices. Therefore you need a bridge to jump from compact system camera to the digital SLR camera. You can choose prosumer camera, which is located between the type of compact camera and DSLR camera.
Prosumer uniqueness
Digital camera prosumer DSLR cameras have similar to body and armed with a long lens but can not removable like the lens on a DSLR camera. This is one of the advantages that a prosumer camera than the other, which is a long zoom lens. In fact you can buy a prosumer camera with ultra zoom lens or a super zoom with a 20x optical zoom even more. So enough with the lens attached that is already able to reach objects both near and far. Unlike the compact cameras that have an average or small optical zoom to change their DSLR lenses with a longer to reach distant objects. Be superior prosumer camera with this feature.
For the size of the circle lenses, prosumer tend to be smaller than DSLR cameras and larger than the compact. This is because the size of the sensor used is smaller than prosumer DSLR and larger than compact. It's one of the fundamental differences between the three types of cameras. And this will be related to the ability of the camera to process the image. The larger the sensor, then the images will get better.
Lately prosumer camera can also be set manually. Aperture / diaphragm, ISO and shutter speed can be set manually, so that your creativity is not limited by the automated system. Now almost all the prosumer has the ability to record video and Live View facility. You can also create video clips or movies with a prosumer camera with Full HD image quality.
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Canon PowerShot SX500 Image: tech2.in.com |
With capabilities and existing technology, prosumer cameras are considered more practical for day-to-day activities of photography. With the price and lighter weight than DSLR cameras, prosumer cameras then became the choice of many people.
You do not need to worry; you can create a macro photo, landscape, sport, night shot even still possible to do well, although there are some limitations. Special for the night, some type of prosumer cameras has added a handy holder for external flash paired with greater power.
You do not need to worry; you can create a macro photo, landscape, sport, night shot even still possible to do well, although there are some limitations. Special for the night, some type of prosumer cameras has added a handy holder for external flash paired with greater power.
If you want to buy a prosumer camera, then you can try the BenQ GH600, Panasonic Lumix FZ 200, Canon PowerShot SX500, Olympus SP-800UZ, FujiFilm Finepix S4300 or Nikon Coolpix L810, even Sony, Pentax and Samsung also has launched a prosumer camera. Prosumer camera is often classified as a semi-professional camera, but if you can use the power and features of the camera with a serious prosumer, then you can make sharp photos and results as well as the work of a professional photographer.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Pentax MX-1 a vintage style camera plus Scene Modes
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Pentax MX-1 a vintage-style camera. Image: ephotozine.com |
If you're looking for a camera with a vintage style, then you need to glance at the Pentax MX-1. This camera is an advanced digital compact camera whose craft design and vintagelines appeal to a wide variety of photo enthusiasts. This camera equipped with an array of premium features including full manual, semi-automatic and automatic shooting modes.
Pentax MX-1 has 12 megapixel resolutions and features a 4X optical zoom covering the 28 to 112 mm focal range in 35mm equivalents. The camera also features a 1cm macro mode for shooting images close-up.
If you want tomake creative photographs, you will be satisfied with a variety ofeffects on thePentax MX-1, for example: HDR features:captures three imagesat proper exposure,+2 and -2 EV and combines them into a single image the which is stored , but not available with the RAW format. But you do not need to worry because you can also maximizethe Scene Mode whichconsists of: portrait, blue sky, sunset, night scene, night handheld snapshot, night scene portrait, candlelight, fireworks, food, surf and snow, pet, kids, sports, flower, landscape, digital shake reduction, text, candidcapture, digital wide, digital panoramic, and miniature. Youwill be able to produceunique photographs and can make your friends amazed.
When you're making a movie or a video clip, then you willenjoy the features of the Movie and youcan capture full HD video in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formatat 30 frames per second; 1280 x 720 HD at 30 or 60 frames per second.
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| Sightings of Pentax MX-1 from two sides. Image: clubic.com |
There are also time-lapseand high-speed movieshooting options thatpermit fast (time lapse) or slow (high-speed) motion playback. Clip length for regular or time lapsemovies is 25minutes, enough tomake a film family event, or filming your holiday in Bali or Prague.
Another option tomake photos or videoshave been provided completely in the Pentax MX-1 is as follows:Green mode -picture Auto, ProgramAuto, Aperture priority - a semi-automatic mode, Shutter priority- Users Mode, and of course youcan make your photos manually, so you can Determinesthe shutter speed and aperture and retainsa wide varietyof inputs. Although the camera is small, but you will find sophistication asoffered by a DSLRcamera.
With a variety of creative and automaticfeatures, plus the ability of the lens isgood, and the existence of manual functions for the enthusiast photographer, the camera issuitable for use by beginners as well as for those of you who do not alwayswant to carry a professional camera. Pentax MX-1 also can be crownedas a companion camerafor DSLR cameras. The unique design of this camera makes youlook more stylish, so it will attract anyone's attention when you are relaxing with MX-1 when traveling outside the country and aroundyour city.
With a variety of creative and automaticfeatures, plus the ability of the lens isgood, and the existence of manual functions for the enthusiast photographer, the camera issuitable for use by beginners as well as for those of you who do not alwayswant to carry a professional camera. Pentax MX-1 also can be crownedas a companion camerafor DSLR cameras. The unique design of this camera makes youlook more stylish, so it will attract anyone's attention when you are relaxing with MX-1 when traveling outside the country and inthe city around you, but you also need toconsider the competitor's camera like the SonyRX100, Olympus XZ-2 and Canon G16.
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