Digital Cameras Reviews

Nikon D5100 turned suspiciously successful: turning high-resolution screen, decent burst speed, automatic gluing HDR and precise work of automation – the cheap digital camera, like, easily passes D5000 and Canon EOS 600D. We decided to test the rigor and the novelty of it try to find at least some defects.

The predecessor of the test chamber, Nikon D5000, has been very successful and popular, although some shortcomings she still had. D5100 is enclosed in a completely different building, so at first glance it seems that this is a completely new product, not just an upgrade of an existing. But innovation is not so much – the ability to shoot Full HD-video, another screen mode dynamic range by gluing two shots with different exposures, as well as an updated display, and a fundamentally different mechanism for turning the screen. Will the new product is better or maybe worse than its predecessor – and we try to find out.

Popularity: unranked [?]

Sony SLT-A65 – another best digital camera company, performed with the use of a semitransparent mirror. The main competitive advantage is the camera’s shooting speed – up to 10 frames per second. Introducing a new product by Sony, as well as try passing in the new lens Sony DT 16-50/2, 8 SSM.

Technology SLT, is to use a semitransparent mirror, causing a lot of disputes among photography enthusiasts. Its adherents are a lot of arguments in favor of two-way mirror: very high speed burst shooting at a relatively low cost of cameras, the use of the method of phase focusing in sight with the display and during the recording, in addition, possible sighting through the viewfinder during recording, technologically impossible in conventional SLRs. The arguments of the opponents is also quite good, and the main – it’s an electronic viewfinder, which is inferior to the optical. In spite of that, Sony is actively taken up the promotion of two-way mirror, and the hero of the review – another confirmation of this. “Kropnutaya” camera Sony SLT-A65 allows pictures with the 24 MP (and, according to the manufacturer, the noise level of a novelty compared to the 16-megapixel sensor is reduced), automatic panorama shooting, high-resolution, in addition, the camera is equipped with a GPS- module that SLRs are rare, as well as new high quality viewfinder. And one of the main features – a rate of 10 frames per second. We have introduced readers to the first impressions of this camera, it’s time to move on to full-scale testing.

Popularity: unranked [?]

Several forgetting about race megapixels, manufacturers engaged in the new competition – who has more zoom. Despite the presence of forty in the name of the digital camera Canon, it is equipped with “only” a 36-fold optical zoom. What else can offer the size of a DSLR camera, but the focal length of 840 mm?

It looks like a 36-fold optical zoom in a compact race was ending: so far beyond any manufacturer not to go, but some are completely limited to lenses with a 24-fold magnification. However, this caution is understandable – to obtain a high luminosity and small geometric distortions in these characteristics is extremely difficult and expensive that it would alienate potential customers hyperzoom. In this time of testing came camera Canon PowerShot SX40 HS, which is equipped with a 35x zoom lens and CMOS sensor, whose presence in the classroom hyperzoom is now standard. In addition, the camera has a digital viewfinder, swivel screen and plug the “hot shoe” for external flashes.

Popularity: unranked [?]

Looking for a simple inexpensive cheap digital camera with no extra bells and whistles? SX150 IS can not boast of any optical zoom, record, or miniature size, but for their immediate goals is fine. The camera also supports manual and semi-automatic shooting modes, which is atypical for devices in this price category.

Ultra-compact with 12-16x zoom is now not uncommon, and often the size of buildings in these cells is less than that of today’s experimental - Canon SX150 IS. Even in its own model number Canon have similar models, such as PowerShot SX220 HS. But such long-range ultrakompakty usually quite expensive, while the camera is being tested in the Russian retail starts with only 6000 rubles. For this price you receive a compact device with a 12x optical zoom and CCD capable of doing a 14-megapixel pictures and record video with resolution up to 1280×720 pixels. It is noteworthy that the cell uses no proprietary battery, a pair of standard power sources such as AA, which is commonly found either in the most accessible ultrakompaktah or in advanced SLR-Like cameras.

Popularity: unranked [?]

The compact camera is well-known series PowerShot S turned out to match their predecessors: a large matrix, aperture optics, a lot of settings, support for Full HD-video. And all this in a tiny and, moreover, rugged magnesium alloy.

The line of cameras Canon PowerShot S-series with double-digit numerical index is intermediate between “professional” compact G-series and series of advanced ultrakompaktami SX. It should be noted that this is one of the few series ultra compacts, except where the mass of manual controls is support for the format RAW (from model S40). There is this series since 1999, but by embarrassing coincidence, none of these cameras to test with us to this day have not visited.

Novelty PowerShot S100 was no way to miss, because it not only went on three-digit numeric code designation – she has a built-in GPS-module, as well as the CMOS image sensor, which allowed us to realize shooting in HDR (gluing pictures with different exposures), the recording speed series, high-resolution video clips and high speed flow of personnel. In addition, the transition to the processor Digic V, whereas the previous model, S95, based on the basis Digic IV.

Popularity: unranked [?]

Currently, there are a wide variety of bags for digital cameras in terms of their backpack Kata VE-402 size, spaciousness and design. The most widely used standard shoulder bag, which differ in application versatility, convenience and broad functionality. Such a model allows the photographer bags to be more mobile, because it can safely be placed in the cabin of a van or aircraft. At the same time for long trips with the camera more suitable model in the form of a backpack, since in this case the weight of all the photographic equipment and accessories are uniformly distributed over two shoulders, which is much easier for the photographer, hiking. The backpack holds good shape and has a large number and variety of pockets, interior dividers and extra compartments, which allows the photographer to add the most different equipment, including an outbreak or a laptop, and lots of useful things. When it comes to transportation of expensive photographic equipment is better to use a special hard case that can be taken as baggage on a plane or put in the trunk of his car. Rigid design briefcase will protect your camera from any drops or shocks during transport. In addition, such bags, briefcases can be equipped with wheels and are very convenient to travel. Another popular type of camera bags – Bag-holster, the shape of which repeats the shape of the camera with attached lens. As a result, the reduced dimensions of the bag and, consequently, increases ease of use it during transport and travel.

These and other types of bags today are represented in a large assortment in the stores, Backpack Kata Hiker Backpack HB-207 differing in design, materials production and in its functionality. Production of bags for cameras involved many well-known manufacturers. This, in particular, and the producers themselves photographic equipment – Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Canon, Panasonic and many others, which allows the photographer to pick up my camera bag of the same brand and appropriate design. In addition, special edition bags and backpacks for cameras The performance of such third-party manufacturers like Tamrac, Domke, Kata, LowePro or Crumper. Because they focus specifically on the production of bags, the great attention paid to various research and testing, which allows sometimes to achieve better results in terms of reliability, durability and ergonomic design handbags. Choose a bag for my camera amongst such diversity is not easy. First of all, you need to pay attention to details such as the quality of materials, comfort and functionality of bags, the ability to protect the equipment in extreme situations, the availability of offices, pockets or compartments for accessories. Need to pick up a bag of spaciousness and size so that it would climb the entire set of photographic equipment and accessories that are needed during a particular trip. Professional photographers should pay attention to the possibility of external tripod mount to the bag.

High-quality cameras and additional accessories to it are not cheap today, so should be approached with special attention to the selection of bags, which would be able to protect the camera from various injuries. It is important that the photographer was most convenient to use a bag, and she was housed in everything you need, you might need during the trip or long trip. Modern backpacks and bags for cameras represent a real modular design, which, through various compartments, extra pockets and fastenings allow you to create your personalized set of bags are best suited for storing and transporting a particular set of equipment.

Popularity: 21% [?]

In the market there is a wide variety of photographic camera – soap dish on each day, more serious compact cameras, SLR cameras, mirrorless Photography with matrices of large sizes. All this equipment can be enough to classify the type and size photomatrix. However, there are models that can be put into a blind alley when trying to classify them. One of them – Ricoh GXR, on her today and will be discussed.

The developers of Ricoh digital camera created a modular camera Ricoh GXR. The basic module is a camera body with a magnesium alloy with three-inch LCD display, built-in flash, shoe for connecting an external flash or viewfinder. Additional modules represent a kind of cartridge containing a bundle of matrix lens. Here lies the trick – for testing with the basic module was proposed two cartridges – zoom lens 24-72 mm (equiv.) / F2.5-4.4 1 / 1, 7 “(Module S10) with a 12 megapixel matrix and 50-mm (equiv.) / f2.5 lens with a 10 megapixel APS-C-sensor (module A12), ie uniquely identify Ricoh GXR as fotokompakt or SLR camera can not.

If you write short, the cheap digital camera Ricoh GXR liked – a lightweight, compact, able to make great pictures and indispensable in the daily reportage photography. While handling the company’s products Ricoh, still feeling finished product – a good design, excellent ergonomics, perhaps one of the best camera interface.

Just like the idea of ​​a modular camera. Bribes that almost instantly you can change not just the lens, and the whole system. And the system modules from Ricoh has one big advantage over the mirror and mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lens – replacing the lens the chances of a dust particle or some hair on the matrix is ​​almost zero.

However, Ricoh GRX has its drawbacks. The first, not the most significant, it is very small at the moment the number of interchangeable modules. Of the four announced models of modules or one can buy in Russia away from the camera module, ie If you purchased a kit, such as the lens S10, is unlikely you will be able to purchase an additional module A12.

The second, more significant drawback is the price set Ricoh GXR.Na time of writing, according to Yandex.Market Ricoh GXR + RICOH LENS S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

worth 67,850 rubles, which puts this model into a number of techniques, which acquire only the true fans of brands or people willing to pay money for a thing that others do not.

Popularity: 6% [?]

Tamron company introduced its first super-zoom LENS Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD co stationary wave (PZD) ultrasonic drive its own development. When you turn on the AF, this actuator is faster and quieter than the electric-type DC, and, unlike other ultrasonic motors, it allows the actuator to reduce the size of the lens.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Ricoh Company stands somewhat apart from the community of manufacturers of cameras. She has no aggressive advertising, it does not offer line of cameras, consisting of a dozen models each, but at the same time, sometimes it is so unexpected engineers offer solutions for cameras that each new model waiting with interest.

Last September, the company updated its line of digital cameras CX series and invited users to camera Ricoh CX4. Model CX4 kept a miniature 29-mm case, a powerful wide-angle lens and a host of other advantages over its predecessors. The main feature of the new cheap digital camera, as declared by the manufacturer, has improved image stabilization mode that allows you to make great pictures in low light conditions or at extreme close-ups.

Just before the New Year holidays Ricoh CX4 got to test the Editor Fotokomok.ru site and we have the opportunity to test this unit and Tell readers about their experiences.

Cheap digital camera Ricoh CX4 left very ambiguous impression about himself – a very fast Multisegmented focusing, excellent three-inch display, two programmable buttons (as in SLR cameras), good ergonomics and thoughtful menu, high detail images, and at the same time rather weak noisy matrix, only automatic settings That limit the power user, unintelligible macro very close to the object and a decent price (15 980 rubles on the time of writing).

If the price of Ricoh CX4 was one and a half times less, then this camera could be recommended to beginners, amateurs reportage photography, as well as a second camera for professional photographers as the camera that is always on hand and ready to shoot.

Popularity: 3% [?]

Photo equipment on the market for quite some time formed two classes of cameras – digital compact cameras and SLR cameras. In the minds and wallets of users is constantly complicated selection process, to which class of devices to stop. Compact cameras are small, powerful zoom lenses, the ability to make high-speed continuous shooting, but not always pleased with the picture without the noise and have less functional with respect to SLR cameras. SLR, in turn, encouraged by a large matrix, excellent picture quality in a wide range of ISO, but do not fit in your pocket, have a low rate and high price. The company tried to create a Casio camera at the intersection of two classes and offered a series of cameras, the representative of which is the model of Casio Exilim EX-FH25.

Model Exilim EX-FH25 is made in a convenient package “under the SLR with rubber nose and a focus for a thumb on the back side of the hull, which provides a good grip the camera with one hand. This cheap digital camera lens protruding markedly forward.

Approximately 80% of the back panel is a three-inch display is not very high resolution (230400 pixels). In addition to display the camera has an electronic viewfinder, which is a significant advantage of the model when shooting on a sunny day.

Casio Exilim EX-FH25 is a very interesting model of a compact best digital camera with an unusual feature high-speed recording series of images. This chamber should be of interest to a wide range of users, as has good functionality and allows you to make great pictures in good light. Model of Casio Exilim EX-FH25 offers new opportunities experienced amateurs, because speed photography allows us to obtain new, interesting and unusual photos.

Popularity: 61% [?]