Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 is the ideal digital SLR for serious amateurs with 12.24-megapixel camera to capture the full imaging precision of Sony zoom lenses, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta mount lenses. Rapid response to help, creative style modes and high-speed shooting, you capture your creative vision, while Super SteadyShot image stabilization conveniently works with every lens. For improved picture quality and reduced blur, use the Eye-Start AF system, a 11-point AF sensor with two windows to get phenomenal results. All with innovative dust technology from Sony and a rugged exterior combined with a magnesium alloy, and you have the ultimate DSLR for photo enthusiasts and serious amateurs.


The A700 has many technologies with earlier Konica Minolta models (including of course the lens mount), plus all those introduced in the A100 - has even been upgraded almost all updates or in one or the other (we were the A100 and A700 share virtually no say components). Sensors to build the body of the user interface of the extended feature set that is a very different from the entry level A100 (more of that later in this report). We plan, which to start the new specifically for this model
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The Sony DSLR-A700 features a glass pentaprism viewfinder with 0.9x magnification and 95% coverage. Images on the A700 is 3.0 "LCD has an impressive resolution of 921,600 sub-pixels (the equivalent of 640 x 480 pixels, with three colored sub pixels per pixel) must be checked. Unlike SLR cameras current digital of some of its competitors offer late, but the A700 is no form of Live View mode, so you can not use the high resolution LCD, your picture frame. Images are based on the A700 is on CompactFlash Type I or II cards (including Microdrives) or the format of Sony Memory Pro Duo Memory own stored memory card. Power comes courtesy of an NP-FM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery, which should be good for about 650 pictures per charge. Other features of note, the ISO 100 to 6400, Start the eye at a time and Grip Start sensors for AF, HDMI connectivity for hi-res screens, the Improving the Dynamic Range Optimizer, and the addition of sealing to the environment (including the extent we do not currently have details).




Like most new DSLRs, Sony made the jump in screen size to 3in, but equipped with the A700 model featuring a high resolution 640x480 resolution, four times finer than the typical 230k screens. And as each digital camera has a TV output, with better models, even for analog component HD connectivity options, the A700 goes even further with an HDMI port for HD digital output.



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Kodak Easy Share Z981


The new Kodak Z981 digital camera, where creativity and versatility are combined. It zooms faster, wider, and closer than ever, so you sharp, steady shots you'll be proud to share. Kodak Share button allows images directly from your camera to download tag on YouTube, Facebook, KODAK Gallery and FLICKR or e-mail. And single output trigger detachable vertical grip gives you the flexibility to go from horizontal to vertical shots with ease. By dramatic wide-angle with the convenience of ultra-zoom Kodak Z981 provides outstanding performance.




The Kodak EasyShare Z981 digital camera is the combination of a CCD sensor 14 megapixels and a Schneider-Kreuznach 26x optical zoom brand covers focal lengths from wide angle 26mm to telephoto 676mm of a lens. Kodak specs, the Z981 includes image stabilization - important because the rich zoom - but unfortunately no list of mechanism can be used (or even if it is material to stabilize). Maximum aperture of f/2.8 at wide angle and large F5.0 in telephoto.


The EasyShare Z981 has an electronic viewfinder uncertain size and resolution and a 3.0 "LCD whch dominates the back of the unit. The Z981 can record images on either SD or SDHC cards, and also includes 64 MB of internal memory. power comes courtesy of four AA NiMH batteries that are generously included in the bundle of products, with a charger.



Kodak EasyShare Z981 incorporates the technology of the company face recognition to detect up to five faces on the subject. In addition, Face Detection function can be programmed to automatically recognize the faces of twenty specific individuals, which can then be automatically highlighted when his face is detected in an image that allows the rapid location, their pictures in the camera or software that reads may be the day. Other features of the camera is 30 frames per second 720p (1280 x 720 pixels) HD video capture with stereo sound, the ISO speed to 1600 max. at full resolution, and the priority of the program / aperture / shutter priority shooting modes / Manual.

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Nikon D5100

Nikon, the camera has again stirred the crowd with his newly published D5100, filling in the industry with the hum of a new high-resolution screen articulate. In terms of consumer options, the D5100 DSLR has taken over the role mid-range in the range between the Nikon D3100 and D7000, and we think it does not take the role beautifully. In terms of prices, the D5100 also comes within the law, get an MSRP of $ 900 (compared to $ 700 and $ 1,600 respectively for these two kits of camera). Of course, the D7000 is you end up better 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR optical viewfinder bigger and brighter, the engine of discussion, seal and some other improvements internal installed. But do not judge too quickly, because we had little time to shoot with Nikon's latest creation, and the D5100 can certainly play with the big boys camera consumers - read on past the break for our impressions and comparisons with D7000.



With variable angle LCD monitor, you can make to the creativity of all points of view. Take photos or movies from a unique perspective allows the D5100 is 3.0 inches, super strong, Vari-Angle LCD display 921,000 points and versatile high-quality playback. Discover all angles, including general plans, hip snaps, walk-in and enjoyment of self-portraits, you never miss a chance. These variable angle screen allows you to be creative in any perspective.


The D5100 has an impressive array of special effects for use in capturing still images or recording video D-movie HD. Selective color correction isolates all the colors in the scene, capturing the details in the scene too dark, create your own eyes with night vision, bright images with vibrant atmosphere with the key to filling high stress the mood of a scene with the main low, miniature effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and color sketches produced in color contours of the subject, given return as a series of still images in a slideshow.

 


The D5100 offers a very high quality film-performance by its HD capacity, while the recent auto focus full-time takes the guesswork out of tracking your questions during the trip. Film effortlessly is due to ergonomically placed your finger D5100 live from the perspective and the start button film. D movies to life thanks to its ability to come D5100 - stereo sound option with ME-1, Nikon stereo microphone.



With the latest Nikon digital SLR technologies like the 16.2MP DX format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing supports two of the D5100 an excellent image quality. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO (ISO 100 to 6400) capture with a lower noise, allowing you to use faster shutter times and scenes of shooting and people with less blur. Main shooting and Full HD video on finding great, even in low light conditions.


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Nikon D3100

Physically very similar to its predecessor, theNikon D3000, the D3100 is built around a 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, which not only live viewing, but also full HD video recording with Nikon's entry-level model. Compared to the D3000, the body of a slight improvement, an additional button on the winning side of the screen to change a player based on the mode dial, a spring-loaded lever, to engage the viewing direct and direct movie recording button. The D3100 is a new 11-point AF, and Nikon has also added an extra F-AF autofocus mode for better focus in Live View with autofocus during video capture.




The Nikon D3100 offers little reason to complain in terms of image quality, and the new 14MP sensor gives very good results. High ISO performance is greatly improved over the D3000, since the images at sensitivities as high as 3200 shots are perfectly usable. There is no doubt that the D3100 is one of the best entry level DSLR available, provides a very good image quality coupled with fast operation and simple handling.




The Nikon  D3100 is the first to press the DX sensor Nikon cameras in the past, with 12.3 million pixels, go to 14.2 with 2 megapixel EXPEED processing technology and full HD video with automatic AF. The natural distribution range of ISO 100 to 3200, expandable to 12,800 - the D3000 manages 100-1600, expandable to 3200 The 11-point AF system, the D3000 will be maintained and in a nod to customers of D3100 entrance, the guide mode was "improved" Until now offer assistance in the sample images that change with camera settings to inexperienced users to better visualize the effects on the final product, or help, the camera settings that the picture they provide is at the back of the head. It is a fairly complete suite of options for image editing and display for calm. The camera is adapted as a kit with AF-S 18-55mm VR Zoom (stabilized) offered the length of about 27 to 83mm focal length equivalent 35 mm.




Compatibility of goals is the fully-featured Nikon AF-S and AF-I: There are currently 39 AF-S lenses in the Nikon catalog, ranging from 10 to 600mm focal length. I used my 400mm f/2.8 VR, 70-200mm f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 Micro Nikkor lens vibration reduction in this report, in addition to the 18-55 and 55-300 Nikon zoom available. The D3100 uses the Nikon "F" bayonet introduced in 1959, there is a wide range of lenses archive, which can be mounted on the camera, but won when non-CPU lenses (those who did not transfer access to information based lens to the camera) "t meters for the exhibition and require manual focus and exposure. Drives to SD / SDHC / SDXC are compatible, and includes a Nikon Li-Ion battery and charger, eyepiece, the eye cap, strap, shoe covers, body cap, software CD-ROM ( includes detailed instructions) and basic printed manual with each camera.


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Canon EOS Rebel T2i ( EOS 550D )


The latest technologies such as Canon EOS 550D / EOS Rebel T2i a DIGIC 4 image processor, 9 point AF and a 63-layer dual-zone sensor for measuring the EOS 7D found for the total image control.

    
* 18.0-megapixel CMOS APS-C
    
* Full HD recording at 24 frames, 25 and 30 per second
    
* ISO 100-6400, expandable to 12,800



The Canon EOS Rebel T2i takes the reins of the existing business model T1i as the flagship of the camera focused on the consumer EOS Rebel series. Externally, the Canon T2i much like its predecessor, almost identical in size, but with softer, slightly rounded shoulders. Under the skin, the Canon T2i some features of the Canon EOS 7D model provides semi-professional in a field of rebels of the class, creating a little brother on the 7D.


Sporting a 18 megapixel sensor as the 7D, the Canon Rebel T2i not shoot quite as fast as its big brother, but the frame rate has increased slightly over the T1i, 03/04 to 03/07 fps in Despite increasing the resolution. The most obvious external changes include a new 3.2 LCD with a resolution of 1.04 million points, a separate target / video button and a redesign of several other keys, so it's easy to find and identify the touch.


Card compatibility for the Canon T2i includes SD, SDHC and SDXC, and a new status display Eye-Fi enhances user awareness of these special cards SD wireless. The Canon T2i ISO range from 100 to 6400, with a special feature high ISO 12800 for. Movie mode has also expanded the ability of 1080p images at 24, 25 and 30 fps instead of 20 fps T1i more limited. Manual exposure is also the video as an external microphone. The Canon T2i is particularly unusual and that person can autofocus during video capture.



Regardless of your needs exposure, the EOS allows flexible ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 - 3200 ISO expandable to 12800 and 6400, to adjust the light sensitivity of the camera. Low light indoor environments in the wild in broad daylight, the EOS capture each image in the best possible light.



With a ruling class of 18-megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor captures the EOS, the largest volume of image data at high resolution and detail and clarity even in low light conditions and high-speed situations. Less image noise and accurate color tones add a realistic sense of realistic and fantastic pictures, of course.

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