Even with the dropping prices of DSLRs and the rising appeal of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, the so called “bridge” camera is as popular as ever. “Bridge cameras” are big-bodied, big zoom point-and-shoot cameras that have the look and heft of a more expensive and feature-heavy camera but still maintain the simplicity of the standard and compact point-and-shoot cameras.
The holiday season brings with it a number of decisions: chief among them is what to buy for all the people on your list. If someone special has expressed an interest in a compact zoom point-and-shoot digital camera, then this article presents you with a number of worthy choices.
Photography and technology have walked hand-in-hand through many photo shoots. Advancements in digital technology have been an asset to photographers in recent years, and will continue to be so for many more. But one of the most rapid developments has been in Wi-Fi technology.
As we roll toward the end of 2012, let’s take a look at what’s available from the major camera manufacturers in terms of advanced compact cameras. There are many options of course, in some cases multiple options from one company, but what these cameras share, what separates them from standard point and shoots and from mirrorless cameras is not size alone.
Olympus has announced the new 16MP Pen E-PL5 and E-PM2 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with 4/3 Live MOS sensors, along with two new compatible primes: a special edition M.ZUIKO 12mm f/2.0 and a macro 60mm f/2.8.
Canon just announced the new 12.1MP PowerShot G15, a compact digital camera with a fixed wide angle 35mm equivalent 28-140mm lens that has a maximum aperture of f/1.8—more than a stop faster than the previous generation.
Canon just announced the new 12.1MP PowerShot SX50 HS, a compact digital camera with a 50x optical zoom and a wide-angle 35mm equivalent 24-1200mm fixed lens with an aperture range of f/3.4-6.5.
Leica has just announced two updates to their line of point and shoots: the D-LUX 6 and the V-LUX 4. These new cameras build upon the Leica brand's notoriety and quality, with the inclusion of improved-upon image sensors, faster lenses and higher resolution electronic viewfinders.
Following the recent release of the X-E1, Fujifilm has announced another addition to the X series: the XF1 digital camera. The XF1 is the most compact member of the X series and a true point-and-shoot at heart. Nevertheless, this small camera incorporates a large 12MP 2/3” EXR CMOS sensor and a manual, retractable Fujinon zoom lens.
In this Event Space presentation, underwater photographer Larry Cohen talks about the use of cameras when used underwater. He reviews simple Point and Shoot systems as well as very sophisticated systems for DSLR cameras. Larry even touches upon shooting video underwater.
The new Sony DSC-RX1 is the first ever full-frame compact camera, offering a high level of imaging performance in a highly compact package. Raising the bar from the standard APS-C to a full-frame 24.3 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor provides an increase of image quality that can effectively resemble that of a professional-level DSLR.
The new 16.3-megapixel Pentax K-5 II DSLR camera will replace the current Pentax K-5 in Pentax’s DSLR lineup. It features a 16.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor with integrated AD conversion circuitry, which works with Pentax’s PRIME II Imaging Engine to deliver high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images.
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Even with the dropping prices of DSLRs and the rising appeal of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, the so called “bridge” camera is as popular as ever. “Bridge cameras” are big-bodied, big zoom point-and-shoot cameras that have the look and heft of a more expensive and feature-heavy camera but still maintain the simplicity of the standard and compact point-and-shoot cameras.
The holiday season brings with it a number of decisions: chief among them is what to buy for all the people on your list. If someone special has expressed an interest in a compact zoom point-and-shoot digital camera, then this article presents you with a number of worthy choices.
Photography and technology have walked hand-in-hand through many photo shoots. Advancements in digital technology have been an asset to photographers in recent years, and will continue to be so for many more. But one of the most rapid developments has been in Wi-Fi technology.
e roll toward the end of 2012, let’s take a look at what’s available from the major camera manufacturers in terms of advanced compact cameras. There are many options of course, in some cases multiple options from one company, but what these cameras share, what separates them from standard point and shoots and from mirrorless cameras is not size alone.
Olympus has announced the new 16MP Pen E-PL5 and E-PM2 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with 4/3 Live MOS sensors, along with two new compatible primes: a special edition M.ZUIKO 12mm f/2.0 and a macro 60mm f/2.8.
Canon just announced the new 12.1MP PowerShot G15, a compact digital camera with a fixed wide angle 35mm equivalent 28-140mm lens that has a maximum aperture of f/1.8—more than a stop faster than the previous generation.
Canon just announced the new 12.1MP PowerShot SX50 HS, a compact digital camera with a 50x optical zoom and a wide-angle 35mm equivalent 24-1200mm fixed lens with an aperture range of f/3.4-6.5.
Leica has just announced two updates to their line of point and shoots: the D-LUX 6 and the V-LUX 4. These new cameras build upon the Leica brand's notoriety and quality, with the inclusion of improved-upon image sensors, faster lenses and higher resolution electronic viewfinders.
Following the recent release of the X-E1, Fujifilm has announced another addition to the X series: the XF1 digital camera. The XF1 is the most compact member of the X series and a true point-and-shoot at heart. Nevertheless, this small camera incorporates a large 12MP 2/3” EXR CMOS sensor and a manual, retractable Fujinon zoom lens.
In this Event Space presentation, underwater photographer Larry Cohen talks about the use of cameras when used underwater. He reviews simple Point and Shoot systems as well as very sophisticated systems for DSLR cameras. Larry even touches upon shooting video underwater.
The new Sony DSC-RX1 is the first ever full-frame compact camera, offering a high level of imaging performance in a highly compact package. Raising the bar from the standard APS-C to a full-frame 24.3 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor provides an increase of image quality that can effectively resemble that of a professional-level DSLR.
The new 16.3-megapixel Pentax K-5 II DSLR camera will replace the current Pentax K-5 in Pentax’s DSLR lineup. It features a 16.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor with integrated AD conversion circuitry, which works with Pentax’s PRIME II Imaging Engine to deliver high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images.
This video covers Nikon's high-end COOLPIX P7100 10.1mp camera.
Featuring a 10 Megapixel sensor this camera has the ability to shoot pictures and movies with optical image stabilization.
Nikon's Coolpix S8200 compact point and shoot camera has a 16.1mp sensor & captures 1080p video.
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