Wednesday 29 February 2012

Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR | Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR Review

Product Features
  • All-new 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor with Fujinon 30x optical zoom (24-720mm) and 3 inch LCD Screen
  • Triple anti-blur technologies and 1600% wide dynamic range
  • New EXR Auto mode featuring 27 scenes with Object Recognition
  • Full resolution high speed shooting at 7.6fps, high speed video capture at up to 320 fps
  • Raw file format and 360° Motion Panorama mode
  • All-new 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor with Fujinon 30x optical zoom (24-720mm) and 3 inch LCD Screen
  • Triple anti-blur technologies and 1600% wide dynamic range
  • New EXR Auto mode featuring 27 scenes with Object Recognition
  • Full resolution high speed shooting at 7.6fps, high speed video capture at up to 320 fps
  • Raw file format and 360° Motion Panorama mode
Review
I am a DSLR (D700 and D90) user who has been looking for a bridge camera that is small enough to be carry around but doesn't disappoint in the image quality and useability stakes. I have just taken this camera on a Baltic cruise and used it in all sorts of situations. The performance and flexibility over all is fantastic given the size. The manual zoom was perfectly smooth on my camera and so much more useable than the FZ38 which I also own (for the moment). The image quality and low light performance really does come close to DSLR levels and you have to look carefully to tell the difference. People who criticize the noise just don't understand the point of EXR which needs pixel headroom. If you use this camera on max resolution at higher ISO you will get noise. However who needs 16mp. It is there for ISO 100/200 in good light but if you want higher ISO use the EXR mode or turn down the resolution.

On the downside I do agree with the focus hunting problems with video. The view finder is course electronic and the focus is never going to be as fast as a good DSLR.

Overall this camera offers fantastic bang for buck when you consider it costs a lot less than even a decent super zoom lens for a DSLR. Next time I go away this is the only camera I will take. 









Monday 27 February 2012

Sony DPFC800 | Sony DPFC800 Review

Product Features

  • 20.3cm (8-inch) SVGA wide (4:3) LCD
  • 20.3cm (8") SVGA wide (4:3) LCD High resolution panel with LED backlight for a richly detailed, high contrast view of your photos
  • The energy saving timer automatically switches the photo frame to standby when it's not needed, like at night or when you are out , helping you save on household bills.
  • A choice of four different slideshow options to view your photo collection. Also choose from clock or calendar views.
  • Easy to use with simple buttons and on-screen icons to guide you through making display adjustments and selecting slideshow or clock/calendar modes.
  • Memory card slots accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC Memory Cards. USB also available for easy viewing straight from your memory stick.
Technical Details

Black 8"/20cm Digital Photo Frame
Display Resolution 800x600 SVGA
Aspect Ratio 4:3
LED Backlight Display
Card Slots - MS Duo/SD/SDHC
USB A Connectivity
Photo Format - JPEG/TIFF/BMP/RAW
4 Pattern Slideshow
2 Clock and Calendar Options
Auto On/Off Timer

Review

The picture frame is sturdy and well made, picture quality is good and i think for the price the frame is excellent. I would recommend the SONY DPF C800 8 inch Digital Photo Frame to all.








Friday 24 February 2012

Panasonic Lumix TZ18 | Panasonic Lumix TZ18 Review

Product Features
  • Super Zoom Camera TZ18 - Ultra Compact Camera with Powerful 16x Optical Zoom
  • New
  • 24mm Wide-angle LEICA DC Lens with 16x Optical Zoom and OIS
  • 14.1-Megapixel CCD Sensor
  • IA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
  • HD Movie Recording (720p) and P/A/S/M Modes for Added Creative Control
  • High resolution 230,000 dot 3-inch LCD
Tecnhical Details 
Optics
Pixels
Camera Effective Pixels: 14.1 Megapixels
Sensor
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter: 1/2.33-type sensor / 14.5 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
Lens
Optical Zoom: 16x
Aperture: F3.3 - 5.9/ Multistage Iris (F3.3 - 6.3 (W) / F5.9 - 6.3 (T))
Focal Length: f=4.3-68.8mm (24-384mm in 35mm equiv.) (28-448mm in 35mm equiv. in movie recording)
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ): 18.9x (4:3 / 10M), 22.5x (4:3 / 7M), 27.0x (4:3 / 5M), 33.8x (4:3 / under 3M)
Intelligent Zoom: 20x
Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
Optical Image Stabilizer: Power O.I.S. (On / Off)
Focus
Focusing Area
Normal settings: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity
When set to Macro / Intelligent AUTO/ movie recording: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity
Focus Range Display: Yes
AF Assist Lamp: Yes
Focus: Normal / AF Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF, AF Tracking, Touch AF/AE, Continuous AF (only for motion picture)"
AF Metering: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
Shutter
Shutter Speed
Still: 60 - 1/4000 sec
Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec
Shutter Interval: approx. 0.7 sec
Recording
IA
Face Recognition: Photo
Optical Image Stabilizer: Photo / Movie
Intelligent ISO Control: Photo
Face Detection: Photo
Intelligent Scene Selector: Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro)
Intelligent Exposure: Photo / Movie
AF Tracking: Photo
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal): Photo
Intelligent Resolution Technology: Photo / Movie
File Format
Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3)
Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Interface
Mode Switch: [Recording] / [Playback]
Recording Modes
Mode Dial / Mode Button: Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Custom, SCN, My SCN2, My SCN1, Movie
High-speed Burst Shooting: approx. 5.5 frames/sec (image priority) or 10 frames/sec (speed priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1)
Motion Picture Recording: 4:3 in VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) or QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
HD Movie: 1280x 720 pixels, 30fps (Quicktime Motion JPEG)
Exposure Parameters
Exposure: Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Others
Real-time histogram, Composition Guide lines (2 patterns), Auto Review, Optical Zoom in Motion Picture, Orientation Detector, Self Timer (2sec / 10sec)
Real-time histogram, Composition Guide lines (2 patterns), Auto Review, Optical Zoom in Motion Picture, Orientation Detector, Self Timer (2sec / 10sec)
Monitor
LCD Monitor: 7.5cm (3.0") TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots)
Power LCD mode, AUTO Power LCD mode, High Angle mode
Flash
Flash
Built-in-Flash: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Media
Media
Recording Media: Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Built-in-Memory: Approx. 70MB
Audio
Microphone / Speaker : Mono / Yes
Interface
Interface
LUMIX Image Uploader: Yes
Power
Power: ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 895mAh) (Included)
AC Adaptor: Input: 110-240V AC (Optional)
Battery life (approx.): 340 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Metrics
Dimensions (W x H x D): 104.9 x 57.6 x 33.4 mm
Weight: Approx. 188g without Battery and SD Memory Card, Approx. 210g with Battery and SD Memory Card