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Olympus PEN E-PL1 – Review

Cuzzy — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:52:38 +0000

The mirror less camera was a long time search of many photographers. Olympus PEN E-PL1 came into fill the void very recently. It has a slim body and a simple interface. The simplified interface of this camera best suit the users who prefer compact cameras who wishes to get better photos in a simple shot. It might not be much convenient for photographers who need to get control of the shooting parameters for each shot. The suggested selling price of Olympus PEN E-PL1 when it was designed is $ 200 but where as today it sells for $ 599.00 and more. The camera is available in range of colors.

Olympus PEN E-PL1 is smaller when compared to the previous models of Olympus cameras. The screen is smaller and it comprises of few buttons which is much user convenient. Instant movie can be filmed from this camera using a red direct button where as this camera has the ability to record 720p HD movies with stereo audio quality. Olympus PEN E-PL1 is built with Micro Four Third lenses with 12.3 mega pixels delivering higher image quality with proper brightness. Image stabilization is built within the camera itself and assures blur less images. That’s why Olympus PEN E-PL1 is much better when shooting in low light intensity or else without a tri pod where shakes might occur. It has a LCD screen and can save images in SD or SDHC cards.

Most users are not happy with the battery life as it is short when compared to few other top ranking cameras. And the flash also doesn’t seem to be pretty good as it is little weaker. High blur occurs when shooting videos which most of the users who are keen of videos doesn’t prefer. It also has a very slow power on time.
Going beyond, rather it’s a good camera with the new mirror less technology.

Nikon D5000

Cuzzy — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:42:23 +0000

The Nikon D5000 is a digital SLR featuring a 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, 720p HD video recording, a 2.7 inch vari-angle LCD, 19 auto exposure scene modes, and 4 fps continuous shooting.

Pros

Good performance

HD video capability

Less expensive than D90

Cons

Video time limited

No AF for video

Expensive for entry-level

Quick Specs
D5000 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit

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Olympus E-30

Cuzzy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:37:00 +0000

Over the years, famous photographers have channeled their individualism by depending on open imaginations and a good eye to create aestheticly pleasing works of art that change your world view to expose a deep meaning or opinion. The Olympus E-30 digital SLR camera is a robust camera that brings the artwork of picture taking to fresh creative peaks by providing the artistic freedom to photograph what you vision in your mind’s eye, not simply what you see through the lens of the camera.

Like the first brush stroke on a blank canvas, the E-30 renders split second artistic satisfaction. Its simplicity and ability to morph the average into something aesthetic is appealing to traditional artists, commercial artists, creative directors and website developers, people with an vission for style and creative people from all different backgrounds, not just photographers. New Art Filters and Multiple Exposure alter how we produce photos, letting loose a digital imaging experience different than anything else that creates brilliant masterpieces with just the camera without needing expensive software like Photoshop.

Besides the new Art Filters and Multiple Exposure features, the E-30 presents similar advanced-precision functionality and photo quality needed by master photographers who use the E-3, as well as the newbie-friendly functions found on the E-520, and many new surprises of its own. As with all Olympus DSLRs, the E-30 offers innovative Dust Reduction and in-body mechanized Image Stabilization so that all Four Thirds lens systems are steady. The E-30 also provides TruePic III+ Image Processor and Full Time Autofocus Live View. These functions are integrated with a new 12.3-megapixel high-speed Live MOS image sensor to take exhilarating photos.

Additional Features Include:

AF Focus Adjustment: use the AF sensor (when set to [Hybrid AF] or [AF Sensor]) to fine-adjust the focusing position to a range of ±20 steps
Lens Data Set: fine-adjust the AF for each lens. You can register the adjustment values for up to 20 lenses.
Focus Target Selection
AE Fine Adjustment
Smooth Live View (Frame Rate): change the frame rate of the Live View display
Customizing of information display: change what appears when you select the “INFO” button
Customized Battery Check Level: for use with the HLD-4 Battery Grip

Nikon D90

Cuzzy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:40:57 +0000

Combing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the first-rate D300 with innovative features, the D90’s stunning, low-noise image quality is further improved with EXPEED image processing. Near-instant shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to take photos of fast action and precise moments flawlessly, while Nikon’s elite Scene Recognition System contributes to quicker 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more.

The D90 brings the control passionate photographers require, making use of all-encompassing exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Amazing results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, presenting precise image review, Live View composition and magnificent playback of the D90’s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.

Product Features:

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)