I have to admit that Sony was able to surprise me with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. a Full Frame compact camera, who thought that we’ll see such camera in 2012. Yes, the camera comes with a fixed 35mm F2 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens and not a zoom lens, and it doesn’t have a viewfinder.… Continue reading Sony RX1 Preview – Full Frame Compact Camera
Category: Cameras
Fujifilm X-E1 Mirrorless – Specs, Sample images, Price and Availability
When FujiFilm has announced the X-E1 I was very excited and so do many others. It seems that many photographers have a nostalgic connection to this company and we really want it to succeed. The low point was when FujiFilm stopped making DSLR cameras, and the high point was when Sony released the X-Pro1, Fuji’s… Continue reading Fujifilm X-E1 Mirrorless – Specs, Sample images, Price and Availability
Nikon Coolpix P7700 Preview
In this article I want to talk about the Nikon Coolpix P7700 and why I found this camera a great option for advanced photographers. The P7700 belongs to the high-end compacts category. This camera was designed to allow plenty of manual controls and high quality optics to match the demands of enthusiast photographers. On the… Continue reading Nikon Coolpix P7700 Preview
Large Sensor Compact vs Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
In this post I will be talking about Large-sensor cameras (ie. Sony RX100) vs Mirrorless Interchangeable lens cameras (ie. Nikon 1 J2). Large-sensor compact cameras with fixed lenses are becoming more and more popular in the last couple of years. A few years ago, when we wanted to purchase a compact camera, the only option… Continue reading Large Sensor Compact vs Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Point-and-Shoot camera for Professional Photography
I have been asked by many people whether a certain point-and-shoot camera is capable delivering professional results. For example, a few days ago I’ve got an email from an amateur photographer, asking me whether the Nikon P510 is capable of professional photography. Many people want to make some money using their camera. Some do it… Continue reading Point-and-Shoot camera for Professional Photography
Beautiful Olympus OM-D E-M5 Test Videos (nature, underwater, 12mm lens)
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is an amazing camera that can shoot beautiful videos. Here are some new E-M5 test videos that will give you a good look on how good the E-M5 video quality is (Some are edited).
Nikon 1 Mirrorless Cameras – Success or Failure?
On September 21, 2011, Nikon announced its Nikon 1 digital imaging system. Since then Nikon was able to achieve great success with its Nikon 1 J1 mirrorless, taking 5th and 10th position in the top selling Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens camera market in Japan (According to BCN, taken from the ILC ranking list, which includes also… Continue reading Nikon 1 Mirrorless Cameras – Success or Failure?
Future of Canon Mirrorless Cameras, Should You Invest in It?
The Canon EOS M didn’t came as a surprise. We knew that Canon just couldn’t afford waiting until Olympus, Panasonic and Sony will put its mark in this market, doing the same for the Mirrorless what Canon have done in the DSLR market. But that’s not all of course. Canon is losing more and more… Continue reading Future of Canon Mirrorless Cameras, Should You Invest in It?
Why Should You Buy Sony RX100?
In this post I want to spread some more information about the Sony RX100. The Sony RX100 1-inch large-sensor compact is getting a lot of attention. According to the New York Times, and I quote: “The best pocket camera ever made.”. That quote also appears on Sony RX100′ product page. No doubt that the 1″… Continue reading Why Should You Buy Sony RX100?
Pentax Q – Sales? Failed!
Pentax Q CSC sales are a big disappoitment, and that’s what Pentax says. According to techradar.com post, Pentax is a disappointed with the Pentax Q sales. It might come to Pentax as a surprised, but not for many of us. For those of you who don’t know, Pentax Q is a Compact System Camera that… Continue reading Pentax Q – Sales? Failed!