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By admin, on May 13th, 2012
 Leica X2 announced on 10th May 2012 with a price tag of $1,995.00, with Leica X2 you get more resolution and High ISO range. We have done a short comparison review below of X2 with X1 and also included some High ISO images of both X1 and X2,
Leica X2 is really better than X1 or you should wait for Leica X3? see the core specification comparison table
New Sensor: Leica X2 features High Resolution 16.2 megapixels APS-C sensor and approx 3 year old Leica X1 have 12.2 megapixels APS-C sensor.
ISO range: Leica X2 features ISO range up to 12500, X1 is limited to 3200.
Everything else remain the same including the price.
Leica HIGH ISO test done at polish website optyczne.pl, both Leica X1 and X2 images are saved in JPG format.
ISO Comparison – Leica X2 vs Leica X1
 Image Credit: optyczne.pl  Image Credit: optyczne.pl High ISO image of Leica X2 is not very impressive but have less noise than Leica X1, Leica X1 colors @ ISO 100 looks more Eye-Catching but image captured at ISO 3200 says a different story, X2 color output look same at low and High ISO level.
Links:
Pre- order X2 at B&H
Leica X2 announcement
Leica X2 sample Image
Image source: optyczne.pl
By admin, on April 27th, 2012
 Nikon D3200 is recently announced by Nikon , Nikon D3200 is a successor to the popular Nikon D3100 DSLR camera but the price tag of Nikon D3200 is similar to Nikon D5100, so the question is Which DSLR should you buy?, Nikon D3200 or Nikon D5100, read the comparison review below and find out your answer.
Now it’s time to see difference between the core specification of Nikon D5100 and D3200.
Sensor size, Megapixel and ISO range : Nikon D3200 features 24.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and Nikon D5100 features 16.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, but we know that BIG photodiodes creates LESS NOISE, The size of the photodiode has a big impact on the dynamic range and low light performance of a DSLR.
ISO Range: Both have a APS-C CMOS sensor and same standard ISO range of 100-6400, but with Nikon D5100 ISO is expandable up to 25600, Nikon D3200 is limited to 12800 only.
 Image Processor: The D3200 comes with Expeed three (3) image processor, more fast compared to Expeed 2 used in Nikon D5100, but the fps or Continuous shooting speed of both the DSLR is similar, but remember with Nikon D3200 you are getting 4 fps @ 24 Mp and with Nikon D5100 you are getting 4 fps @ 16 Mp.
Video: Full HD frame per second speed of both the DSLR is similar, but due to fast image processor the Nikon D3200 offers 50 / 60 frame per second while recording HD quality movies.
With Nikon D3200 and D5100 you can use external mic to improve the audio quality, The one other note is there is no headphone output in Nikon D3200 or Nikon D5100 so you can’t monitor what is coming into the camera.
NEW FEATURE in Nikon D3200: WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter , for remote shooting and sharing files.
with the help of new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter you can share your images with your android Smartphone and Tablet, the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter also features remote shooting function with live-view display, It helps you to capture your image from a distance. Compatible OSs: Android 2.3 series (smartphone); Android 3.x series (tablet)
Both (Nikon D3200 & Nikon D5100) DSLR Offer Similar Screen Information Display
Various kinds of shooting information can be shown in the information display. For the display design Both Nikon D3200 and D5100 offers similar options – Classic or Graphic. Furthermore, the background color of the display can be selected according to the body color.
Sensor Cleaning:
Nikon D5100 and Nikon D3200 creates Vibrations at multiple different resonant frequencies are used to reduce dust on the low-pass filter. This function is automatically activated each time the camera is turned on and off. It can also be activated from the menu. Airflow Control System to prevent dust from degrading images
In Camera Guide: Unlike the D3200, there is no Guide mode on the Nikon D5100.
 Display: Nikon D5100 display is better, you get vari-angle display with D5100 but with D3200 you display unit is fixed.
Battery Life: Nikon D5100 battery life is better, with Nikon D5100 you can capture approx 660 shots per charge but with Nikon D3200 you can capture only 540 shots per charge.
Conclusion:
Buy Nikon D5100 if you want better ISO range, vari-angle Display screen and Battery Life,
Buy Nikon D3200 if you want a More resolution, better HD mode, remote shooting & sharing option with In-Camera Guide.
Buy Nikon D3200 from Amazon || Nikon D5100 from Amazon
>> see more Nikon D3200 vs. Nikon D3100,
Nikon D3200 Recommended Lenses || Nikon D5100 Recommended Lenses
By admin, on April 19th, 2012
 Nikon today announced Nikon D3200, The new Nikon D3200 features 24 MP sensor developed by Nikon, new image processing engine, better standard ISO range up to 6400 and now you get 60fps / 50fps speed during HD recording and 3 selectable frame rates 30,25, 24fps during Full HD recording with manual control over ISO and shutter speed.
Many website members / visitors are sending theses question in our email box (below)
1. Which camera should I buy? Nikon D3100 or Nikon D3200… and the 2nd Question
2. Should I upgrade my entry level DSLR Nikon D3100 to D3200?
Before you get your answer, read the specification comparison review of Nikon D3200
 Senor: Nikon D3200 features new sensor developed by Nikon, you get more megapixel and standard ISO range.
Image Processor: The Nikon D3200 comes with the new Expeed 3 image processor, same image processor used in Nikon 1 system, D800 and D4 DSLR, with the help of new image processor you get 4fps speed @ 24.2 Megapixel compared to old Expeed 2 image processor where you get 3fps speed @ 14.2 Megapixel, improved frame rates during video recording and less noise in JPEGs that come straight out of the camera.
Auto Focus: Both Nikon D3200 and D3100 shares same AF engine, Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor).
Metering: No change here, Both uses same metering method & sensor, TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor.
ISO range: Nikon D3200 offers better ISO range compared to Nikon D3100, you get standard ISO range up to 100 to 6400 and expandable up to 12800.
Continuous shot: 4 fps shooting mode, better than the Nikon D3100.
Video: Nikon D3200 features improved video mode, you get Full HD recording @ 30,25, 24 fps and HD recording @ 60, 50 fps. Nikon D3200 also offer manual control over shutter speed and ISO sensitivity before starting recording. The Video length / record time is also improved, you get Continuous capture / shooting time of 20min, 10 extra minutes compared to D3100.
Display: Nikon D3200 have 3″ High resolution(921,000 screen dots) display with 160° viewing angle.
Battery life, weight and dimension of Nikon D3200 is almost same as Nikon D3100.
Price: You have to pay $150 more for buying Nikon D3200, Nikon D3200 available at $699 at Amazon (see buying details at the end) and Nikon D3100 available at $549 at Amazon.
NEW FEATURE: WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter , for remote shooting and sharing files.
with the help of new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter you can share your images with your android Smartphone and Tablet, the WU-1a features remote shooting function with live-view display, It helps you to capture your image from a distance. Compatible OSs: Android 2.3 series (smartphone); Android 3.x series (tablet)
Conclusion: we highly suggest that you purchase Nikon D3200, Nikon D3200 is an excellent entry level DSLR available under $700.
for current D3100 users, you should upgrade your DSLR if you want more megapixel, fast image processor, improved ISO range, better video mode and wireless sharing and shooting option.
Buy Nikon D3200 from Amazon
By admin, on April 8th, 2012
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5 Specification comparison review, all these three camera are the most popular mirrorless camera of today.
First See a quick Specification Comparison
Low-Light performance and Dynamic range
From the specification comparison it is clear that Fujifilm X-Pro1 have big APS-C size sensor and 16 megapixel resolution , the Sony NEX 7 have a high resolution 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor and Olympus OMD EM-5 have small 4/3 format sensor with 16 megapixel resolution.
From the specification comparison it is clear that Fujifilm X-Pro1 will perform better in low-light condition, bigger the pixel is, the lower the noise : The size of the photodiode and this has a big impact on the dynamic range and low light performance.
Video Performance
Sony NEX7 offers Full HD at 60 and 24 fps, Olympus EM-5 also offer Full HD at 60 fps (but no 24fps) and Fuji X Pro-1 Full HD video recording limited to 24 fps only.
A Image (JPEG) comparison test between Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5 done at focus-numerique (french website), see the result of test below
 The Fujifilm X-Pro1 JPEG from camera look clear and usable upto ISO 3200, Sony NEX 7 performance is also good but I am really disappointed by Olympus EM-5 High ISO performance.
Conclusion: Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX 7 both are excellent performer, buy any one of them.
Buy
Fujifilm X-Pro1 from Amazon
Sony NEX 7 from Amazon
Olympus EM-5 from Amazon
See more Specification Comparison Review
By admin, on March 14th, 2012
 Sony A57 is a successor of A55, It comes with many new features and improved body grip and design, read the comparison review of Sony A57 vs. Sony A55 for more details.
Sensor and Megapixels: The new Sony A57 uses new 16.1 megapixel CMOS sensor (same as Sony NEX-5N), you get standard ISO range of 100-16000 and expandable up to 25600.
The new AF system : The A57 model shares the more expansive A65 15-point AF system with three cross sensors delivering fast, accurate TTL phase detection autofocus. Newly enhanced Object Tracking AF keeps faces or other selected objects in sharp focus .
Shooting speed: Sony A57 canon shoot 8 megapixel still at 12 fps with continuous auto focus and auto exposure with fixed aperture, at 8fps you get full 16.1 megapixels resolution.
Video: The Sony A57 comes with full control over P/A/S/M shooting modes and uses the latest AVCHD 2.0 codec for video recording, Full HD resolution movies can be captured with 60p and 24p frame rate.
Improved body grip and design similar to more costly Sony A65.
New features:
New Portrait Framing technology is introduced in Sony A57, Using face detection and the compositional ‘rule of thirds,’ the camera identifies a subject’s position, trimming the scene to create tightly framed, professional-looking pictures in portrait or landscape orientation while maintaining a copy of the original image.
2x Clear Image digital zoom technology doubles the effective magnification of your lens. The camera uses Sony’s “By Pixel Super Resolution Technology” to ensure that cropped and zoomed images retain full pixel resolution.
Conclusion: Buy Sony A57, Sony A57 is a clear balance of technology and price.
Sony A57 have no in camera GPS but comes at same price as A55 with new image sensor, fast image processor, and you get full control over P/A/S/M modes while video shooting, the new camera also features New Portrait Framing technology and 2x Clear Image digital zoom.
Pre-order details
Amazon
Pre-order Sony A57 from Amazon
B&H
Pre-order Sony A57 (body only) at B&H
Pre-order Sony A57 with 18-55mm lens at B&H
By admin, on March 7th, 2012
Canon 5D mark III comes with new sensor, improved 61 point AF system same as 1D-X and better video mode. Nikon D800 is a megapixel monster with limited ISO range and slow burst mode compared to new 5D mark II.
Megapixel: Both have same Fullframe sensor but Nikon D800 features 36.3 Megapixel sensor and 5D mark III comes with 22.3 Megapixel sensor, with large individual 6.25 µm pixels and canon 5D mark III has a much-improved S/N ratio resulting in better images from the base ISO.
AF system: Canon 5D mark III features better AF system with 61 point AF (up to 41 cross-type points) but limited up to f/5.6, the Nikon D800 has working AF at f/8 and comes with 51 point AF system .
ISO range: Nikon D800 you get limited standard ISO range up to 6400 only, canon 5D mark III offers standard ISO range up to 25600.
Continuous shooting: The canon new DIGIC+ image processor Working with two 4-channel A/D converter front-end processing circuits, and delivering speeds of up to 6.0 fps, Nikon D800 Continuous shooting speed is limited to 4 fps only.
Video: Canon offers both All-I and IPB compression, supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, and automatically splits files greater than 4GB (FAT specifications) for extended recording without interruption, No details available about Nikon D800 uncompressed HDMI output, Nikon D800 Max Video length is limited to 20 minutes only.
Conclusion:
Canon 5D Mark III recommended for videographers, professional action and sports photographers, photojournalist, Studio, commercial and still life photographers.
Nikon D800 is recommended for Studio, commercial and still life photographers.
Buy/ Pre-order Canon 5D mark III at Amazon – B&H
Buy Pre-order Nikon D800 at Amazon – B&H
Update @ March 24, 2012
High ISO Sensitivity test done at dcfever.com (chines website)
settings – Canon EOS 5D Mark III: EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, f/8.0, AWB (Jpeg), the default of NR, the IS Off,
the Nikon D800, tripod shooting : AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 G IF-ED,, f/8.0, AWB (Jpeg), the default of NR, the VR Off tripod shooting
See more:
Canon 5D mark III vs Canon 5D mark II
By admin, on March 2nd, 2012
Buy Canon 5D mark III at Amazon
Canon 5D Mark III vs Canon 5D mark II, read the quick specification comparison review below.
New Sensor
Canon 5D Mark III comes with newly designed 22.3 megapixels Full Frame sensor and DIGIC 5+ image processor.
The new sensor captures 5784 x 3861 large individual 6.25 µm pixels and has a much-improved S/N ratio resulting in better images from the start. A new photodiode structure with an increased photoelectric conversion rate increases the sensor’s sensitivity by approximately 2 stops over previous models, meaning higher ISOs with the lowest noise of any EOS digital camera. And a 2-line 8-channel simultaneous signal readout means speeds of up to 6.0 fps (RAW + JPEG) are possible!
Image processor
With an increased 8-channel read out, the camera comfortably handles a maximum full resolution speed of up to 6fps in bursts of 18 RAW images or over 16,000 JPEGs.
The DIGIC 5+ Image Processor improves data processing performance and features new algorithms that promote greater noise reduction at higher ISOs. In addition to conventional image processing functions the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor offers real-time compensation for chromatic aberration in both still and motion images.
AF Points
The EOS 5D Mark III utilizes the same 61-point wide-area AF system as the flagship EOS-1D X, One of the most advanced AF systems currently available, it features an impressive 41 cross-type points and five dual cross-type points and f/4.0 lens support, providing unsurpassed accuracy across the frame. The customizable AF pre-sets introduced in the EOS-1D X are also available,
ISO Range
Canon 5D Mark III features ISO 100–25,600 standard sensitivity range, ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 51200, H2 102400.
Movies
EOS HD Video with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 30p (29.97) / 25p with 4 GB automatic file partitioning (continuous recording time 29 minutes 59 seconds), selectable “All i-frame” or IPB compressions, embedded timecode, manual audio level control while recording, and headphone terminal.
The new 5D Mark III CMOS sensor’s new drive system significantly increases image processor performance, reducing color artifacts and moiré (a common problem that occurs in scenes with horizontal lines)
Overall Conclusion
The 5D mark III features new sensor, new image processor, better ISO range, Advance AF system and a bit longer battery life.
Canon 5DMk II Upgrade – Highly Recommended
Amazon
Pre – order Canon 5D mark III at Amazon
B&H Store
Pre- order Canon 5D mark III Body only
Pre-order Canon 5d mark III with kit lens (24-105mm f/4L IS USM AF Lens)
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