A convenient camera

The Lenovo camera is well-made overall, although there are a couple of external controls that don’t instill much confidence. The tripod socket is made of plastic and is inconveniently located in the left-corner of the bottom of the camera. All of the other camera competitors in this category are purely point-and-shoots, so providing Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority and Manual modes is a big advantage for the Lenovo.

Even more puzzling is the built-in flash, which inexplicably pops-up for every shot, regardless of whether you’re using flash or not, and what is worse, it can’t be pushed down again. The 12x zoom lens is also a real highlight, with an incredibly versatile focal range of 28-336mm that will cover virtually every photographic situation that you’ll encounter. This effectively means that it looks like you’re always using the flash, even if you aren’t, which will only cause unwanted attention in locations like museums and anywhere else that flash is prohibited.

It’s one of the most bizarre design decisions that I’ve seen in recent memory. Finally, the cheap plastic cover of the AV Out ports seems out of keeping with the rest of the camera. Unfortunately, this is also true of quite a few other key areas too. The 3 inch LCD screen has a lower resolution, the continuous shooting speed is over twice as slow, the lens is a little slower, the flash inexplicably pops-up for every shot, and Smart Auto Mode isn’t quite as smart as Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto mode.

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How does the company name the cameras?

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is a well-built camera with a high quality metal body, with our review sample finished in an attractive metallic blue with silver accents. This is a great entry level camera for me. I never had a DSLR but I used a d70s at work. It lacks of AF motor which limit the prime lens that can be used. However, I feel that it is ok without prime lens since I won’t be doing serious photography. The design is dominated by the large 12x lens on the front and the large 3 inch LCD screen on the rear.

There is no optical viewfinder, which follows a recent trend in digital cameras, and this does make the camera a little harder to keep steady at the telephoto end of the zoom than holding it up to your eye. This camera was bought for replace my Canon Reble Xt. It has better feature like the VR kit len and higher pixels. The disadvantage is that the material used for body construction is kind of cheap. The len also feel cheap.

The SX200’s lens isn’t particularly fast at either the wide-angle or telephoto settings though. The 12x zoom lens obviously makes this one of the most versatile compacts around in terms of focal range, especially as it is coupled with Canon’s excellent Image Stabilizer, which helps to ensure that the majority of photos taken in good light are sharp, providing 4 stops of compensation.

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A camera that fits the palm of my size

The Nikon D60 camera just about fits in the palm of my medium sized man’s hands, but it’s definitely erring on the large, elongated and bulky side of compact. With very small very light camera body, but with the addition of the lens, you get a camera with the center of gravity toward the from of the lens. The LCD is very large and bright. Some of the more used functions seem to be only accessible from the menu system, but there appears to be a say to custom tailor a “My Menu” of commonly used menu functions. Overall a very good camera.

I especially like the vibration reduction feature, It helped me create excellent quality images. Overall, Nikon D60 is a great camera for first time SLR buyer. It may not be perfect, but it’s close. Nikon have somehow squeezed in a 12x zoom lens, equivalent to a focal range 28-336mm on a 35mm camera, which provides a versatile focal range that will cover almost every photographic situation that you’ll ever encounter.

After my first compact digital camera stop working, I am ready for my first SLR camera. The Nikon D60 is small and easy to handle. I was able to learn all the features in minutes. It’s not quite as wide as the TZ7’s 25-300mm lens, but you do get the additional telephoto range. The Nikon D60′ lens is significantly bigger though – it extends by 3.75cms even when set to wide-angle, reaching nearly 6cms at maximum telephoto, making it a bit more conspicuous in a crowd.

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Sony camera for High quality images

For Sony, high-quality previews direct from the camera mean images can be examined in fine detail straight away and, if necessary, adjustments made for new shots. Tethered shooting is useful for taking photos remotely and with Sony’s new firmware you can view your images on the high-quality screens of the A380 or A350 Photoviewers.

There are very few negatives. If you are used to the pricing with a point-and-shoot, a DSLR camera looks like sticker shock. But when you realize all the benefits you are getting, it makes sense. Only other negative is that with more and more cameras raising the bar with mega-pixels, one wonders why Sony couldn’t have gone to a 12MP resolution in the A308. But for most of us, 10MP should be fine.

This is ideal for nature or portrait photographers who need a greater level of flexibility when arranging a scene and finally shooting it. When traveling, I just use the A350 with the kit lens. The A350 kit is good in low-light and indoors. ISO auto goes up to A350 without any noticeable noise with the help of the 18-55vr lens. It has eye-sensor near the view finder to turn off automatically when you eye near the view finder. The information in the lcd automatically rotates when you turn the camera vertically. Photographers who need to work from a tight or awkward angle will also find this product advantageous as they can view their shot away from the camera.

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Global camera pioneer

Global imaging pioneer Nikon today announces the release of a free firmware update for its P6000 and P7000 Multimedia Storage Viewers. Among the major reasons for buying this camera is its sharp pictures due to Nikon’s lens technology which now includes a vibration reduction lens to keep your photos steady. The sensor cleaner is a big plus to keep those images clear. You have the option of using the camera on automatic or trying out many of Nikon’s built-in options for editing your shots.

Once a photograph has been taken, the image can be immediately previewed on the Photoviewer’s superior screen. Images are saved to both the camera memory card and the Hard Disk Drive of the Photoviewer, bypassing the process of transferring images whilst simultaneously backing up all photos. The new firmware enables tethered shooting, offering photographers immediate and direct access to high-quality previews of images and remote shooting.

The new firmware allows images to be captured directly onto the Photoviewer by remotely controlling the firing of the camera shutter up to a distance of seven metres from the camera body. The update is available on Nikon’s European website from 04 August, 2009 to all users of the P6000 and P7000 Photoviewers.

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Nikon D90 VS D4500

Nikon has issued a free firmware update for its P6000 and P7000 Photoviewers, which enables tethered shooting with the Nikon D90, D300, D700, D3, D3X and Canon EOS 40D, 50D, 5D Mark II, 1D Mark III and 1Ds Mark III cameras. If you confuse between D90 with D5000. You should buy D5000, latest release, more features useful.It would be complete package camera. I love my D5000, suitable for family purpose and little Professional. The best I like on D5000 is “tracking subject”.

The new firmware allows images to be captured directly onto the Photoviewer by remotely controlling the firing of the camera shutter up to a distance of seven metres from the camera body. This camera seems to be a very good choice for a first time SLR buyer. The price is good for the kit and is all you need to get started. Battery charges fast and seems to hold the charge for about 400 -600 photos. Takes great shots and they pics crop down and hold form and color.

Once a photograph has been taken, the image can be immediately previewed on the Photoviewer’s screen. This camera is designed for newcomers to DSLRs and Nikon wants you to feel at home with this camera. The size and weight is just slightly more than a deluxe point-and-shoot with lots more options for those who want to take photography more seriously. Photographs are saved to both the camera memory card and the Hard Disk Drive of the Photoviewer, bypassing the process of transferring images whilst simultaneously backing up all photos.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38, design for view catching

In terms of its external design, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 is virtually identical to its predecessor. Available either in black or silver, the more serious-looking former version was supplied for this review, and boasts both a ‘DSLR-lite’ shape and styling. This camera gives great pictures and is a joy to use. As with all Nikon SLRs, the autofocus and shutter are extremely responsive, and the kit lens gives excellent photos over a 3x zoom range. Controls are intuitive, and the camera boasts a large and bright LCD screen.

While resembling a diminutive DSLR, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 is dominated by the inclusion of its non-interchangeable 18x zoom lens, which shares exactly the same specification as the FZ28. It is very lightweight and compact, and is convenient to bring around. Many buyers are using this with a “mini” top-loading case worn on the belt. This makes it very handy for those who want to have a high-quality camera available during social events.

A stubby barrel encases and protects the optic when not in use and an equally good-sized grip with tactile, leather-effect detailing houses the battery pack in its base. It’s good to see a chunky lithium-ion rechargeable battery fitted as standard when many bridge models seem to think that four bog-quality AAs will suffice to get you going out of the box.

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Smile Capture Expert — Canon EOS

The Canon EOS doesn’t have a mechanical image stabilisation system, but it does combat camera-shake for still images in two different software-based ways. Although quite effective, the resulting images contain more unwanted artifacts than a lens- or body-based mechanical anti-shake system, and it also slows the image processing time down considerably to over 10 seconds. I got the camera and was shooting that night without reading the manual at all. I initially used the ‘icon’ modes at the top of the dial, but couldn’t figure out how to set up the delayed flash options.

We were in a nice restaurant with low lighting and the photos without flash were superb–sharp, nice color balance, and the lighting felt just like a restaurant. The High-Sensitivity SR mode automatically raises the sensitivity to as high as ISO 6400 to allow for a higher shutter speed. The downsides are the greater levels of noise and reduction in image size to 5 megapixels. You also can’t use both modes at the same time.

In addition the Smile Capture function automatically releases the shutter when it detects the main subject’s smile, and the Blink Detection option warns the photographer if the subject’s eyes were closed when the picture was taken. Which is fine because shooting without a flash worked so well.

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The Canon EOS, born for the perfect pictures

Despite its mostly aluminium construction, the EOS is one of the better models around in terms of build quality. The overall finish is very good, looking and feeling more expensive than its budget price-tag might suggest. Even the tripod mount is usefully in-line with the centre of the camera. The only problem some people might have with the D40 is the fact that it’s only 6 megapixels. If you need to print posters or crop your images a lot, you may need a 10 megapixel camera.

The only minor criticisms are the lack of any handgrip on the front, with just a smooth, flat finish embossed with the Canon brand name. Also, changing cards or batteries is not possible while the EOS is mounted on a tripod, because the compartment door hinge is too close to the tripod socket. Anyone who is surprised by the lack of an internal motor or lack of compatibility of legacy lenses should have done their homework. This is a great camera to break into the DSLR arena. Ability to take clean pictures at 1600 is something you won’t find in the competition.

The Canon EOS has relatively few external controls, just 9 in total, which reflects the fact that this is a simple camera in functionality terms, with very limited photographic control on offer. All the controls are clearly labeled using industry-standard symbols and terminology, with just a couple of Canon-specific buttons that require a quick read of the manual.

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Panasonic Optio series cameras

The Panasonic Optio P70 is an ultra-thin point-and-shoot digital camera with a 27.5mm wide-angle, 4x optical zoom lens and 12 megapixel CCD sensor. The P70 has three different anti-blur modes to help prevent camera shake and an Auto Picture mode which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a particular subject or scene.

The Panasonic P70’s unique Vertical Snap mode turns the power on and off and zooms the lens in and out using buttons on the rear of the camera. This camera is great for the price. It’s better than the Canon Rebet XT which I owned before this one. It takes better pictures than that one. The ISO settings at 1600 and 3200 are incredible in the little noise they produce, especially the 1600. 1600 in this Nikon is better than 400 in my Canon A710. The Face Recognition AF & AE function recognises up to 32 faces in a single image in as little as 0.03 seconds, while the Image Recovery feature retrieves accidentally deleted images.

Completing the Panasonic Optio P70’s headline specs are a 2.7 inch LCD screen, 720p HD movies at 15fps, Digital Wide function which creates an extra-wide-angle 21mm image from two images, and 26 different scene modes. I love the small size and the big 2.5″ lcd. If you are not sure which to buy between the Nikon D40 or the Canon Rebel XTi, save yourself the money and get the Nikon. I did and I’m extremely happy with that decision, and what do you need 10MP for, 6MP is plenty enough.

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