CANON 100D REVIEWS 2014

Billed as the world's lightest DSLR, the 100D crams an impressive specification within a petite body

The 100D positions itself between the entry-level EOS 1100D and 700D in Canon's DSLR line-up. Sharing the same 18MP APS-S Hybrid AF II CMOS sensor as the 700D. the 100D has a smaller shutter mechanism, thinner sensor module and smaller-footprint circuit board to make it the petite size it is. The sensor delivers an ISO range of 100-12.800 (expendable to 25.600) and supports built-in phase-detect AF pixels for continuous autofocus when recording HD video (1920 x 1080) at 30. 25 and 24fps. There's the option to record videos at 50fps (1280 x 720) and a 3.5mm mic port is also available beside the remote port. Despite its dense component layout. the 100D crams in a DIGIC 5 image processor that allows it to shoot continuously at up to 4fps.

Retaining Canon's EF-S lens mount, which allows the camera to be used with Canon EF and EF-S lenses. the EOS 100D features a nine-point array of AF points in a diamond formation with one cross-type AF point in the centre. Focus modes include Al Focus One Shot and Al Servo. with metering being looked after by the tried and tested 63-zone SPC metering system.

Turning to the rear of the camera. the optical viewfinder makes a refreshing change from the electronic viewfinders we're commonly used to seeing on CSCs of this size. Coverage isn't the full 100% but approximately 95% with a 0.87 x magnification. Below the viewfinder is a 3in. Clear View II TFT touchscreen, which boasts a 1040k-dot resolution. Just like the Lumix G6. it's the capacitive type, but is not the vari-angle kind meaning it cannot be pulled out or swivelled.

KIT LENS PERMORMANCE

Continuous AF (Al Servo) is snappy for stills with the 18-55mm f/3.505.6 IS STM lens attached, but when you switch to movie mode. autofocus operates in an entirely different way. The stepper motor within the lens (STM) combined with the 100D's full time Servo AF mode produces beautifully smooth focus transitions for video with the option to pause movie Servo AF using the touchscreen when you'd like to fix you AF point or reposition the AF point before telling the camera when you'd like it to refocus. it makes for an intuitive way of focusing during video recording. plus there's the added benefit of the STM motor in the lens being completely silent so there;s no threat of whirring autofocus noises affecting audio footage either.

The 100D's body materials are made from aluminium alloy and polycarbonate resin with carbon and glass fibre. This is an improvement on canon's entry-level DSLR. the 110D, that has a stainless steel construction and weighs 88g more. The finish is excellent despite its weight loss. it feels refined in the hand. thanks to a new rubberised material at the front section of the handgrip and at the rear where the thumb lays to rest. its doesn't feature weather-sealing. but manages to separate itself from canon's entry level plasticky designs we've seen in the past.

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PENTAX K-50 AND K-500 UNVEILED REVIEWS

Both models share many commonalities

Both the K-50 and K-500 sport the same 16.28MP APS-C CMOS  sensor that features in the K-30 although each now offers a higher maximum sensitivity of ISO 51.200.

Each camera incorporates a SAFOX IXi+AF module which comprises 11 focusing points, nine of which being cross-type, and each can be programmed to fire at 6fps on its full resolution. The two cameras also share a pentaprism viewfinder. which offers an approximate 100% field, as well a 3in LCD screen with a 921k-dot resolution. HD video is recorded at a choice of frame rates, including 30 fps.

the two cameras only differ in a handful of areas, the primary one being the 81 seals around the K-50's body which are said to make it weather resistant and dustproff. because of this the K-50 will come as a kit option with a new smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5/6AL WR lens while the K-500 wll be bundled with the smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL alternative.

A further difference between the K-50 and K-500 is that the former will feature focus point indicators in the viewfinder and also a digital level while the latter will offer neither. Pentax's omission of focus point indicators has proved controversial in the past. and was one ciritism we had of the Pentax K-x

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PENTAX K-50 AND K-500 HIGHLIGHTS

• 16.28MP APS-C CMOS
• Prime M processing engine
• 11-point SAFOX IXI+ AF system
• 6fps burst models
• 3in, 921k-dot display 
• Full HD video at 30fps

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Photography Equipments

SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II UPDATE/NEW REVIEWS

Premium compact adopts tilt screen and NFC

Almost a years the days after releasing the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II, sony has released the RX100 II - a premium compact camera that's designed to sit beside the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II in Sony's compact Cyber-shot range.

Just like the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II, the RX100 II employs a lin 20.2MP sensor, which is now back-illuminated to give the camera an improved native ISO range of 100-12-800 that's extendable to an ISO  equivalent of 25.600 when the camera's overlay burst shooting mode is seleted Employing the same.

28-100mm f/18-4.9 lens as the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II, a new step zoom feature lets users instantly choose from five popular focal lengths (28,35,50,70 and 100mm) using the control ring - an intuitive alternative to zooming in and out when attempting to compose a shot in a hurry.

An all new multi interface shoe and multi terminal expand possibilities for the creative photographer who'd alike to attach an electronic view finder, stereo flash, or stereo microphone, while at the rear there's now a 3 in white magic screen that's the tilt type unlike the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II's fixed display. in addition to being WI-FI enabled, the RX100 II is the first ever camera from sony to feature NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. which communicates directly with Sony smartphones such as the Xperia Z by the power of touch. Lastly. Full HD Video has been enhanced with addition of 24p/25p shooting for smooth results that mimic a cinematic feel. Available in the Now

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SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II FEATURES

New 1.0 inch Exmor R™ back-illuminated CMOS sensor

Extremely high sensitivity and remarkably low noise are achieved by Sony’s massive new 20.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor. Its back illumination technology collects light more efficiently and combines with image processing advances to bring noise to unbelievably low levels — equivalent to noise one stop lower sensitivity in the renowned SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II.
   

Large-aperture F1.8 Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* lens

Legendary Carl Zeiss optics and unrivaled Sony imaging technology merge in a compact, high-performance lens that offers supremely accurate performance, powerful 3.6x (28-100mm at 35mm equivalent) optical zoom capabilities and an enormous F1.8 aperture with almost perfectly round seven-blade diaphragm for beautiful background defocusing.
       

Instantly connect to smartphones and tablets

Touch your Android™ smartphone or tablet to the camera to create a connection. No setup is required beyond downloading the free PlayMemories Mobile app to your device. Made possible by NFC™ technology, once connected, you can remotely control the camera’s shutter release from your mobile device and instantly receive the captured image via Wi-Fi.
   

Expanded ISO Sensitivity

With a new Exmor R® sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction technology from Sony’s flagship SLT-A99V, the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II easily offers a wide range of sensitivity from ISO 160 to ISO 12800.
       

Expand your shooting options via Multi Interface Shoe

A Multi Interface Shoe lets you attach wide-ranging accessories for photo and movie shooting. These include an electronic viewfinder, powerful external flash unit and stereo microphone. You can also connect with a compatible remote control via Multi Terminal.
   

View every scene clearly on the tiltable LCD

The 3.0-inch, 1,229k-dot Xtra Fine monitor displays scenes extra clearly, even in bright sunlight. It can be tilted up to 45° downward to shoot over crowds or up to 84° upward to capture pets eye to eye. You’ll enjoy clear, faithful reproduction thanks to WhiteMagic™ wizardry, which combines white and RGB pixels to boost brightness and visibility.

PROS AND CONS OF SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II

Cons

Short zoom range.
No touchscreen.

Pros

New tilting screen is useful.
Impressive build quality.
Hot shoe accessory support.
Large, 1-inch sensor.

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SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II CONCLUSION

Due to the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II having such a positive response from customers all over the world, I think it was a clever move by Sony to improve the camera even further by adding extra features consumers had been talking about which would improve it even further, and with the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II, it has done just that!

With the extra additions of an upgraded sensor with better sensitivity, hot-shoe, tilt-able screen, WiFi & NFC features, this definitely makes the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II a worthy upgrade.

That said, I don't think it completely replaces the previous model because the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II is still a great camera and is available for a lower price, however if the extra features are something that would be of a greater use (which for me it has), then I think it would be well worth either upgrading, or buying this over the SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II.

Overall I would definitely recommend this SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 II camera, it's just utterly brilliant!

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