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Focal Length
Wide angle zoom:Focal length is measured in mm, and the number which closest matches the magnification of the human eye is 50mm.Lenses with focal lengths smaller than 50mm are known as wide angle because they fit more into your photo. If you’re stood in the same position, a 25mm lens will have twice the diagonal field of view of a 50mm, and could therefore be used to squeeze in large buildings, landscapes or even big group shots – ideal when you can’t step back any further. 28mm is the most common wide angle focal length and is ideal for landscape and architecture shots, but you can go much wider still if desired, and anything below 20mm is typically known as an ultra-wide angle lens.
Telephoto zoom: Good focal lengths for portraits are typically between 85mm and 135mm – these are often known as short telephotos. Appropriate focal lengths for sports or wildlife are generally much longer – at least 200mm, and ideally 300mm or more. Professional sports and wildlife photographers often use 600mm lenses, or even longer still. The two examples here were taken at 400mm.
Mid-range zoom: This is a lens with a focal length of approximately 18-70mm.
Wide Angle Lenses
A lens is generally considered to be "wide angle" when its focal length is less than around 35 mm. This translates into an angle of view which is greater than about 55° across your photo's widest dimension. The definition of ultra-wide is a little fuzzier, but most agree that this realm begins with focal lengths somewhere around 20-24 mm and less. On a compact camera, wide angle is often when you've fully zoomed out, however ultra-wide is usually never available without a special lens adapter.
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Focal Length
Wide angle zoom:Focal length is measured in mm, and the number which closest matches the magnification of the human eye is 50mm.Lenses with focal lengths smaller than 50mm are known as wide angle because they fit more into your photo. If you’re stood in the same position, a 25mm lens will have twice the diagonal field of view of a 50mm, and could therefore be used to squeeze in large buildings, landscapes or even big group shots – ideal when you can’t step back any further. 28mm is the most common wide angle focal length and is ideal for landscape and architecture shots, but you can go much wider still if desired, and anything below 20mm is typically known as an ultra-wide angle lens.
Telephoto zoom: Good focal lengths for portraits are typically between 85mm and 135mm – these are often known as short telephotos. Appropriate focal lengths for sports or wildlife are generally much longer – at least 200mm, and ideally 300mm or more. Professional sports and wildlife photographers often use 600mm lenses, or even longer still. The two examples here were taken at 400mm.
Mid-range zoom: This is a lens with a focal length of approximately 18-70mm.
Wide Angle Lenses
A lens is generally considered to be "wide angle" when its focal length is less than around 35 mm. This translates into an angle of view which is greater than about 55° across your photo's widest dimension. The definition of ultra-wide is a little fuzzier, but most agree that this realm begins with focal lengths somewhere around 20-24 mm and less. On a compact camera, wide angle is often when you've fully zoomed out, however ultra-wide is usually never available without a special lens adapter.
What makes a wide angle lens unique? A common misconception is that wide-angle lenses are primarily used for when you cannot step far enough away from your subject, but yet still want to capture all of this subject in a single camera frame. Unfortunately, if one were to only use it this way they'd really be missing out. In fact, wide angle lenses are often used for just the opposite: when you want to get closer to a subject!
A wide angle lens can be an absolute requirement in enclosed spaces, simply because one cannot move far enough away from their subject to get all of them in the photo (using a normal lens). A common example is photography of interior rooms or other indoor architecture. This kind of photography is also perhaps the easiest way to make the most of a wide angle lens — in part because it forces you to be close to the subject.
A wide angle lens can be an absolute requirement in enclosed spaces, simply because one cannot move far enough away from their subject to get all of them in the photo (using a normal lens). A common example is photography of interior rooms or other indoor architecture. This kind of photography is also perhaps the easiest way to make the most of a wide angle lens — in part because it forces you to be close to the subject.
Terms
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How to
1) How to buy a digital SLR camera
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2) How to buy lenses for digital SLR camera
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1) How to buy a digital SLR camera
http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Digital-Camera
2) How to buy lenses for digital SLR camera
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Digital camera reviews
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http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_coolpix_p500_review/rivals/
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http://www.2cameraguys.com/best-superzoom-cameras-2012.htm
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_coolpix_p500_review/rivals/
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http://www.2cameraguys.com/best-superzoom-cameras-2012.htm
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 24x zoom, 12 MP
- Wide angle 25 mm LEICA DC lens
- 24x Optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 25-600 mm)
- 3.0” Free-angle Intelligent LCD (460K dots) with electronic viewfinder
- Still images (3D recording)
- Intelligent auto mode:
- POWER O.I.S. (Optical image stabilizer)
- Intelligent ISO control
- Face detection
- Face recognition
- AF tracking
- Intelligent scene selector
- Digital red-eye correction
- Intelligent D-range control - Venus engine image processor
- Intelligent resolution technology
- Manual exposure & manual focus
- 12fps full resolution continuous shooting
- AVCHD Movie mode (1920 x 1080 @ 60p: MPEG4/H.264)
Nikon: Coolpix 510
Specifications
- Image Sensor
- Sensor Type CMOS
- Sensor Size 1/2.3 Inch
- Total Pixels 16.7 MP
- Effective Pixels 16.1 MP
- Image Processor Nikon EXPEED C2
- Lens
- Optical Zoom 42x
- Digital Zoom 4x
- Focus Range 1 cm - Infinity
- Focus Lock Half Depress Shutter Release
- Focal Length 4.3 mm - 180 mm (24-1000mm)
- 35 mm Equivalent 24 mm - 1000 mm
- Autofocus System Contrast-Detect AF
- Viewfinder & Monitor
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- LCD Monitor 3-Inch Vari-Angle LCD
- LCD Monitor Resolution 921k Pixels
- Brightness Adjustment Yes
- Flash
- Built-in Flash Yes
- Auto Flash Mode Yes
- Red-Eye Reduction Flash Mode Yes
- Flash On/Off Mode Yes
- Fill-in Flash Mode Yes
- Slow Synchro No
- Other Flash Modes No
- Flash Range Info Not Available
- Flash Exposure Compensation Information Not Available
- Aperture & Exposure
- Aperture Range f/3.3 - f/5.9
- Shutter Speed Range Information Not Available
- Evaluative Metering Mode No
- Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode Yes
- Spot Metering Mode Yes
- Other Metering Modes Matrix; Spot AF Area
- ISO Sensitivity Auto; 100 - 3200
- Exposure Compensation ±2 Stops in 1/3-Stop Increments
- Image Stabilization Image-Sensor Shift; Electronic VR
- White Balance Modes 1 Auto; Preset; Daylight; Incandescent
- White Balance Modes 2 Fluorescent; Cloudy; Flash
- Still Image Features
- Auto Mode Yes
- Manual Modes M/A/S/P
- Portrait Mode Yes
- Night Mode Yes
- Macro Mode Yes
- Number of Preset Scene Modes 18 Selectable Modes
- Other Shooting Modes 1 Easy Panorama; Snow; Landscape; Sports; Pet Portrait; Fireworks; Party; Food
- Other Shooting Modes 2 User; Smart Portrait; Backlighting; Night Portrait; Night Landscape
- Face Detection 12
- Self-Timer 2 - 10 Seconds
- Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality 8 fps; 1.8 fps
- Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality Not Applicable
- Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality Not Applicable
- In-Camera Effects
- Red-Eye Removal Yes
- Black & White Yes
- Sepia Yes
- Other In-Camera Effects None
- Video Features
- Video Modes FULL HD 1080p; HD 720p; VGA; QVGA
- Special Video Modes None
- Frame Rate @ 1024 x 768 Resolution 30 fps
- Frame Rate @ 800 x 600 Resolution Not Applicable
- Frame Rate @ 640 x 480 Resolution 30 fps
- Frame Rate @ 320 x 240 Resolution 30 fps
- Frame Rate @ 160 x 120 Resolution Not Applicable
- Frame Rate @ Other Resolutions HS 15/60/120/240 fps
- Sound Quality 1080p (1920 x 1080) @ 30 fps
- Storage
- Internal Memory 102 MB
- Digital Storage Media SD; SDHC; SDXC
- Included Storage Medium Size No
- Still Image File Formats JPEG
- Movie File Formats H.264; MPEG-4 AVC
- Image Quality Modes 12MP; 8MP; 5MP; 3MP; PC; VGA; 16:9
- Resolution - Highest Quality Mode 4000 x 3000
- Resolution - Medium Quality Mode 2592 x 1944
- Resolution - Lowest Quality Mode 640 x 480
- Images per 1 GB (Highest Resolution) Not Applicable
- Minutes of Video per 1 GB (Highest Res.) Not Applicable
- Playback
- Image Playback Modes 1 Full-Frame; Playback Zoom
- Image Playback Modes 2 Not Applicable
- Movie Playback Modes Normal
- Interfaces
- Computer Interface USB 2.0; HDMI
- Video Output Standard NTSC/PAL
- Audio Output Yes
- PictBridge Yes
- Other Connection Type HDMI
- Power
- AC Adapter Nikon EH-69P (Included)
- Battery Type & Quantity Nikon Rechargeable Lithium-Ion EN-EL5
- Auto Off Function 30 Seconds - 30 Minutes
- Shooting Capacity Up To 230 Shots
- Playback Time Not Applicable
- Included Software
- Computer Compatibility PC & MAC
- System Requirements Windows XP & Up; Mac OS X & Up
- Physical Features
- Colour Red
- Body Construction Plastic
- Waterproof No
- Freezeproof No
- Shockproof No
- Crushproof No
- Dimensions - Width 11.6 cm
- Dimensions - Height 8.4 cm
- Dimensions - Depth 10.3 cm
- Weight (with Batteries) 494 g
- Warranty Labour 2 Year(s)
- Warranty Parts 2 Year(s)
What's HOT about the Nikon P510:
1. It's 41.7x zoom will attract buyers who want the longest possible zoom range.
2. Widest of the wide angles-24mm matches the Canon SX40 and is slightly wider than the Panasonic FZ150 at 25mm.
3. Relatively bright viewfinder, much better than the SX40
4. 3" diagonal, whopping 920,000 dot high res LCD screen--best in the group.
5. Panorama mode--people like it, and the Canon SX40 doesn't have it.
6. Zoom control has hard stop at optical to digital transition--Excellent! Why can't they all do this?
7. 3D photos
8. Onboard GPS
9. HD movies at 1080p/30, 720p, and high speed low res movies at 240 fps (all about average for the group)
10. Easy to use menu layout.
What's NOT so hot about the Nikon P510:
1. Picture quality falls short of the Panasonic FZ150, sharp at wide angle but soft at max telephoto
2. No eye proximity sensor--must manually switch between viewfinder and screen
3. Slow focus, and sometimes unreliable
4. Focus problems in video mode, re-seeks focus with each shift of the zoom, and has a hard time focusing at max zoom.
5. LCD screen gets smudged if you use the viewfinder
6. Reds tend to bias toward orangish-red.
7. Loses color saturation at higher ISOs, more so than the Canon SX40 or Pan FZ150.
8. No RAW mode--only the Panasonic FZ150 and the Fuji HS30 have in this group
9. No hot shoe--if you need external flash power, forget about it
10. Low light without flash isn’t impressive
$399.00
1. It's 41.7x zoom will attract buyers who want the longest possible zoom range.
2. Widest of the wide angles-24mm matches the Canon SX40 and is slightly wider than the Panasonic FZ150 at 25mm.
3. Relatively bright viewfinder, much better than the SX40
4. 3" diagonal, whopping 920,000 dot high res LCD screen--best in the group.
5. Panorama mode--people like it, and the Canon SX40 doesn't have it.
6. Zoom control has hard stop at optical to digital transition--Excellent! Why can't they all do this?
7. 3D photos
8. Onboard GPS
9. HD movies at 1080p/30, 720p, and high speed low res movies at 240 fps (all about average for the group)
10. Easy to use menu layout.
What's NOT so hot about the Nikon P510:
1. Picture quality falls short of the Panasonic FZ150, sharp at wide angle but soft at max telephoto
2. No eye proximity sensor--must manually switch between viewfinder and screen
3. Slow focus, and sometimes unreliable
4. Focus problems in video mode, re-seeks focus with each shift of the zoom, and has a hard time focusing at max zoom.
5. LCD screen gets smudged if you use the viewfinder
6. Reds tend to bias toward orangish-red.
7. Loses color saturation at higher ISOs, more so than the Canon SX40 or Pan FZ150.
8. No RAW mode--only the Panasonic FZ150 and the Fuji HS30 have in this group
9. No hot shoe--if you need external flash power, forget about it
10. Low light without flash isn’t impressive
$399.00
NIKON COOLPIX P500
- Type Compact Digital Camera
- Effective Pixels 12.1 million
- Image Sensor CMOS
- Sensor Size 1/2.3 in.
- Total Pixels 12.75 million (approx.)
- Lens 36x optical Zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens
- Lens Focal Length 4.0-144.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5-810mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
- Lens f/-number f/3.5-5.7
- Lens Construction 14 elements in 9 groups
- Lens Zoom 36x
- Digital Zoom Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3240mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
- Vibration Reduction Combination of
Image-sensor shift and Electronic VR (still pictures)
Electronic VR (movies) - Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF
- Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection Auto (9-area automatic selection)
Center
Face priority
Manual with 99 focus areas
Subject tracking - Focus Range [W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 7 ft. 3 in. (2.2 m.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: [W]: Approx. 4 in. (10 cm.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm.) to infinity(at three increments from the maximum zoom position to the telephot position) - Focus Lock Yes
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 9
- Viewfinder 0.24 in. TFT LCD, approx. 230,000 dot with diopter adjustment
- Monitor Size 3.0 in. diagonal
- Monitor Type Vari-Angle TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
- Monitor Resolution 921,000-dots
- Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) 97% horizontal (Approx.)
97% vertical (Approx.) - Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode) 100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.) - Storage Media SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card - Internal Memory Approx. 102MB
- Storage File System DCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF compliant - Storage File formats Still pictures: JPEG
Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV - Movie Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps
- Voice Memo Function Yes
- Image Size (pixels) 4000 x 3000 (12M)
- ISO Sensitivity Auto (auto gain ISO 160-800)
High ISO Sensitivity auto (ISO 160-1600) - Lowest ISO Sensitivity 160
- Highest ISO Sensitivity 3200
- Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area (with support for 99 focus areas)
- Exposure Control Programmed auto exposure with flexible program
aperture-priority auto
exposure bracketing
Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
manual
motion detection
shutter priority auto - Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S) - Automatic Exposure Scene Modes Yes
- Scene Modes Back Light
Beach
Black and White Copy
Close Up
Dusk/Dawn
Fireworks Show
Food
Landscape
Museum
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Panorama
Party/Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Scene Auto Selector
Snow
Sports
Sunset - In-Camera Image Editing Black Border
Crop
D-Lighting
Filter Effects
Quick retouch
Skin softening
Small Picture - Exposure Compensation ± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
- Exposure Lock Yes
- Exposure Bracketing Yes
- White Balance Auto
Manual - Shutter Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
- Shutter Speed 1/1500-2 sec. (P, S mode)
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution Up to 5 shots at approx. 8 frames per second
- Continuous Shooting Options Continuous H
Continuous H 60
Continuous H 120
Continuous L - Self-timer Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration
- Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) [W]: 0.5 to 8.0m (1ft. 8 in. to 26ft.)
[T]: 2.2 to 4.5m (7ft. 3in. to 14ft.) - Built-in Flash Control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
- Built-in Flash Yes
- Interface Hi-speed USB
- Interface Data transfer protocol MTP
PTP - Video Output NTSC
PAL - HDMI Output 480p
720p
1080i - I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output
Digital I/O (USB)
HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI output) - Supported Languages Arabic
Czech
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Power Sources One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) - Charging Time 4 hours and 50 minutes (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-69P) (Approx.)
- Battery / Batteries Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
- Battery Life (shots per charge) Nikon Rechargeable: 220 shots (CIPA)
- Tripod Socket ¼ (ISO 1222)
- Approx. Dimensions Height: 3.3in. (83.7mm)
Width: 4.6in. (115.5mm)
Depth: 4.1in. (102.5mm) Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline. - Approx. Weight 17.5 oz. (494g) with battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
- Operating environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
- Supplied Accessories
- Camera Strap AN-CP21
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
- Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- Audio Video Cable EG-CP16
- Nikon ViewNX 2 Software CD
- Lens Cap LC-CP23
Conclusion
The Nikon Coolpix P500 is a rather modest update of its predecessor, the P100, with the new 36x zoom lens the star of the show. Being able to shoot ultra-wide angle landscapes and extreme close-ups with the same camera is very liberating, but the overall image quality is merely good, there are a few unresolved handling issues, there's RAW format, and it struggles to keep up with fast-moving subjects.
The main attraction of the P500 is of course that 22.5-810mm equivalent zoom lens, which covers the focal range of at least 4 SLR lenses. But there is a lot more to the Nikon P500 than just an insanely long zoom. It also offers SLR-like handling, manual exposure and focus, an eye-level viewfinder, an articulated and high-resolution LCD screen and full HD movies with stereo sound, full-time AF and optical zoom as well. The P500 is a very well rounded package that is surprisingly compact and lightweight and will more than satisfy the needs of many users.
In terms of handling, the P500 suffers from the same main issues as its predecessor. These include a lack of direct access to ISO speed and white balance, a missing second control wheel and the inability to attach an external flashgun. Generally speaking, however, the Nikon Coolpix P100 offers better handling and ease-of-use than some of its competitors, and would be an even better camera if Nikon could eventually address those few issues. The addition of the side zoom control on the lens barrel is a very welcome one, especially for videographers.
Image quality is more of a mixed bag. It's not bad for a compact camera, but the move to a 12 megapixel sensor, despite it still being a back-illuminated CMOS one, hasn't done the P500 any favours. There is simply too much smearing of fine detail in the full-resolution images, even at the lower ISO speeds, with things starting to fall apart at ISO 400 and getting progressively worse as you go up the range. Just like its smaller brother, the P300, which shares the same sensor, the P500's overall image quality is pleasing, but simply not as good as its rivals.
Despite the image quality, lack of RAW mode and handling issues, the Nikon Coolpix P500 remains a good choice for those who want the convenience of a superzoom but also require the creative control provided by a higher-end camera. It may not produce the best photos at higher ISO speeds or focus quickly enough for fast-moving subjects, but it's a lot more portable and convenient than an SLR with a bag full of lenses and also doubles up as an effective video camera thanks to its excellent video mode.
Ratings (out of 5)
Design 4
Features 4.5
Ease-of-use 4
Image Quality 3.5
Value for money 3.5
The Nikon Coolpix P500 is a rather modest update of its predecessor, the P100, with the new 36x zoom lens the star of the show. Being able to shoot ultra-wide angle landscapes and extreme close-ups with the same camera is very liberating, but the overall image quality is merely good, there are a few unresolved handling issues, there's RAW format, and it struggles to keep up with fast-moving subjects.
The main attraction of the P500 is of course that 22.5-810mm equivalent zoom lens, which covers the focal range of at least 4 SLR lenses. But there is a lot more to the Nikon P500 than just an insanely long zoom. It also offers SLR-like handling, manual exposure and focus, an eye-level viewfinder, an articulated and high-resolution LCD screen and full HD movies with stereo sound, full-time AF and optical zoom as well. The P500 is a very well rounded package that is surprisingly compact and lightweight and will more than satisfy the needs of many users.
In terms of handling, the P500 suffers from the same main issues as its predecessor. These include a lack of direct access to ISO speed and white balance, a missing second control wheel and the inability to attach an external flashgun. Generally speaking, however, the Nikon Coolpix P100 offers better handling and ease-of-use than some of its competitors, and would be an even better camera if Nikon could eventually address those few issues. The addition of the side zoom control on the lens barrel is a very welcome one, especially for videographers.
Image quality is more of a mixed bag. It's not bad for a compact camera, but the move to a 12 megapixel sensor, despite it still being a back-illuminated CMOS one, hasn't done the P500 any favours. There is simply too much smearing of fine detail in the full-resolution images, even at the lower ISO speeds, with things starting to fall apart at ISO 400 and getting progressively worse as you go up the range. Just like its smaller brother, the P300, which shares the same sensor, the P500's overall image quality is pleasing, but simply not as good as its rivals.
Despite the image quality, lack of RAW mode and handling issues, the Nikon Coolpix P500 remains a good choice for those who want the convenience of a superzoom but also require the creative control provided by a higher-end camera. It may not produce the best photos at higher ISO speeds or focus quickly enough for fast-moving subjects, but it's a lot more portable and convenient than an SLR with a bag full of lenses and also doubles up as an effective video camera thanks to its excellent video mode.
Ratings (out of 5)
Design 4
Features 4.5
Ease-of-use 4
Image Quality 3.5
Value for money 3.5
CANON SX40 HS
- Image Sensor
- Sensor Type CMOS
- Sensor Size 1/2.3 Inch
- Total Pixels 12.8 MP
- Effective Pixels 12.1 MP
- Image Processor Digic 5
- Lens
- Optical Zoom 35X
- Digital Zoom 140x
- Focus Range 0 cm - Infinity (W); 1.4 m - Infinity (T)
- Focus Lock Yes
- Focal Length 4.3 mm - 150.5 mm
- 35 mm Equivalent 24 mm - 840 mm
- Autofocus System Single; Servo AF/Servo AE; Manual
- Viewfinder & Monitor
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- LCD Monitor 2.7 Inch TFT
- LCD Monitor Resolution Information Not Available
- Brightness Adjustment 5 Levels
- 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens
- Flash
- Built-in Flash Yes
- Auto Flash Mode Yes
- Red-Eye Reduction Flash Mode Yes
- Flash On/Off Mode Yes
- Fill-in Flash Mode Yes
- Slow Synchro Yes
- Other Flash Modes None
- Flash Range Up to 7 m
- Flash Exposure Compensation ±2 EV In 1/3 Stop Increments
- Aperture & Exposure
- Aperture Range f/2.7 - f/8.0
- Shutter Speed Range 15 - 1/3200 Seconds
- Evaluative Metering Mode Yes
- Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode Yes
- Spot Metering Mode Yes
- Other Metering Modes Yes
- ISO Sensitivity Auto; ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
- Exposure Compensation +/- 2 EV In 1/3 Stop Increments
- Image Stabilization Yes
- White Balance Modes 1 Yes
- White Balance Modes 2 No
- Still Image Features
- Auto Mode Yes (with 32 Scene Detection)
- Manual Modes Yes
- Portrait Mode Yes
- Night Mode Yes
- Macro Mode Yes
- Number of Preset Scene Modes 36
- Other Shooting Modes 1 None
- Other Shooting Modes 2 None
- Face Detection Yes
- Self-Timer Yes
- Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality Yes
- Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality No
- Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality No
- In-Camera Effects
- Red-Eye Removal Yes
- Black & White Yes
- Sepia Yes
- Other In-Camera Effects Fisheye Effect; Minature Effect; Toy Camera; Poster Effect; Colour Swap; Super Vivid
- Video Features
- Video Modes Yes
- Special Video Modes iFrame; Minature Effect; Super Slow Motion
- Frame Rate @ 1024 x 768 Resolution Not Applicable
- Frame Rate @ 800 x 600 Resolution Not Applicable
- Frame Rate @ 640 x 480 Resolution Yes
- Frame Rate @ 320 x 240 Resolution Yes
- Frame Rate @ 160 x 120 Resolution Not Applicable
- Frame Rate @ Other Resolutions 1280 x 720; 1920 x 1080; MOV
- Sound Quality PCM
- Storage
- Internal Memory Not Applicable
- Digital Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Included Storage Medium Size Not Applicable
- Still Image File Formats .JPG; .CR2
- Movie File Formats .MOV
- Image Quality Modes L; M1; M2; S; W; Fine; Normal
- Resolution - Highest Quality Mode 4000 x 3000 (Large); 4000 x 2248 (Wide)
- Resolution - Medium Quality Mode 2816 x 2112 (Medium); 2816 x 1584 (Wide)
- Resolution - Lowest Quality Mode 640 x 480 (Low); 640 x 360 (Wide)
- Images per 1 GB (Highest Resolution) 368
- Minutes of Video per 1 GB (Highest Res.) 4 Minutes
- Playback
- Image Playback Modes 1 Single Preview; 9 Grid Preview
- Image Playback Modes 2 Smart Shuffle; Slideshow
- Movie Playback Modes Normal; Frame By Frame
- Interfaces
- Computer Interface USB
- Video Output Mini HDMI; Analog RCA
- Audio Output Stereo Analog RCA
- PictBridge Yes
- Other Connection Type No
- Power
- AC Adapter Information Not Available
- Battery Type & Quantity NB-10L
- Auto Off Function Yes
- Shooting Capacity 400 Shots
- Playback Time 1.2 Seconds
- Included Software
- Computer Compatibility Mac & PC
- System Requirements Information Not Available
- Physical Features
- Colour Black
- Body Construction Information Not Available
- Waterproof No
- Freezeproof 0 - 40 °C
- Shockproof 0 - 40 °C
- Crushproof No
- Dimensions - Width 9.24 cm
- Dimensions - Height 10.77 cm
- Dimensions - Depth 12.29 cm
- Weight (with Batteries) 0.21 kg
- Warranty Labour 1 Year(s)
- Warranty Parts 1 Year(s)
- $355.99
CANON POWER SHOT SX50HS
Image Sensor
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 1/2.3 Inches
Total Pixels 12.8 MP
Effective Pixels 12.1 MP
Image Processor Digic 5
Lens
Optical Zoom 50x
Digital Zoom 100x Zoom Plus (Full Res); 200x Max
Focus Range 0 cm - Infinity
Focus Lock Y
Focal Length 4.3 mm - 215 mm
35 mm Equivalent 24 mm - 1200 mm
Autofocus System TTL AF with Manual Focus
Viewfinder & Monitor
Viewfinder Type Electronic Viewfinder
LCD Monitor 2.8 Inches
LCD Monitor Resolution 461000 dots
Brightness Adjustment 5 Levels
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Auto Flash Mode Yes
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Mode Yes
Flash On/Off Mode Yes
Fill-in Flash Mode Yes
Slow Synchro Yes
Other Flash Modes Not Applicable
Flash Range 50 cm - 5.5 m
Flash Exposure Compensation +/-2 in 1/3 increments
Aperture & Exposure
Aperture Range f/3.4 - f/6.5 (f8.0 max)
Shutter Speed Range 15 - 1/2000th
Evaluative Metering Mode Yes
Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode Yes
Spot Metering Mode Yes
Other Metering Modes Not Applicable
ISO Sensitivity ISO 80 - 6400
Exposure Compensation +/-3 in 1/3 steps
Image Stabilization Optical - Intelligent IS
White Balance Modes 1 Auto; Daylight; Cloudy; Tungsten; Fluorescent; Fluorescent H; Flash; Custom 1; Custom 2 (With Multi-area WB)
White Balance Modes 2 Not Applicable
Still Image Features
Auto Mode Yes
Manual Modes Yes
Portrait Mode Yes
Night Mode Yes
Macro Mode Yes
Number of Preset Scene Modes Portrait; Smooth Skin; Sports; Smart Shutter (Smile; wink; Face self timer); High Speed Burst HQ; Handheld Night Scene Mode;HDR; Fish-Eye; Miniature; Toy camera; Soft Focus; Monochrome; Super Vivid; Poster Effect; Colour Accent; Colour Swap; Snow; Fireworks; Stitch-Assist; Auto Movie Mode; Standard Movie Mode; iFrame Movie Mode; Super Slo-motion movie; Movie Digest
Other Shooting Modes 1 Custom 1; Custom 2
Other Shooting Modes 2 Not Applicable
Face Detection Yes
Self-Timer Off; 2sec; 10sec; custom
Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality Yes
Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality Not Applicable
Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality Not Applicable
In-Camera Effects
Red-Eye Removal Yes
Black & White Yes
Sepia Yes
Other In-Camera Effects See scene modes
Video Features
Video Modes Auto (21 Scenes); Movie Digest; Standard; Super Slo-Motion; iFrame
Special Video Modes Not Applicable
Frame Rate @ 1024 x 768 Resolution Not Applicable
Frame Rate @ 800 x 600 Resolution Not Applicable
Frame Rate @ 640 x 480 Resolution 1.5 fps; 3 fps; 6 fps; 30 fps; 120 fps
Frame Rate @ 320 x 240 Resolution 240 fps
Frame Rate @ 160 x 120 Resolution Not Applicable
Frame Rate @ Other Resolutions 1920x1080 (24 fps); 1280x720 (30 fps; 6 fps; 3 fps; 1.5 fps)
Sound Quality 48kHz; 16-bit; Linear PCM Stereo
Storage
Internal Memory No
Digital Storage Media SD; SDHC; SDXC I
ncluded Storage Medium Size No
Still Image File Formats JPEG (EXIF 2.3); RAW (12-bit)
Movie File Formats MOV (H.264)
Image Quality Modes L; M1; M2; S
Resolution - Highest Quality Mode 4000 x 3000
Resolution - Medium Quality Mode 1600 x 1200
Resolution - Lowest Quality Mode 640 x 480
Images per 1 GB (Highest Resolution) Up to 172 Images
Minutes of Video per 1 GB (Highest Res.) Up to 3 Min 40 Seconds
Playback
Image Playback Modes 1 Image Only; Index (2x); Focus Checker; Info Screen (2x); Slide Show; Category Search Image Playback Modes 2 Not Applicable
Movie Playback Modes Not Applicable
Interfaces
Computer Interface Hi-Speed USB
Video Output HDMI
Audio Output HDMI
PictBridge Yes
Other Connection Type No
Power
AC Adapter Optional
Battery Type & Quantity NB-10L
Auto Off Function Yes
Shooting Capacity CIPA 335 (EVF)
Playback Time CIPA 7 hours
Included Software
Computer Compatibility PC And Mac
System Requirements 7 SP1; Vista SP2; XP SP3; Mac OS X v10.6-v10.7
Physical Features
Colour Black
Body Construction Not Applicable
Waterproof No
Freezeproof No
Shockproof No Crushproof No
Dimensions - Width 12.3 cm
Dimensions - Height 8.7 cm
Dimensions - Depth 10.6 cm
Weight (with Batteries) 595 g
Warranty Labour 1 Year(s) Warranty Parts 1 Year(s)
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Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 1/2.3 Inches
Total Pixels 12.8 MP
Effective Pixels 12.1 MP
Image Processor Digic 5
Lens
Optical Zoom 50x
Digital Zoom 100x Zoom Plus (Full Res); 200x Max
Focus Range 0 cm - Infinity
Focus Lock Y
Focal Length 4.3 mm - 215 mm
35 mm Equivalent 24 mm - 1200 mm
Autofocus System TTL AF with Manual Focus
Viewfinder & Monitor
Viewfinder Type Electronic Viewfinder
LCD Monitor 2.8 Inches
LCD Monitor Resolution 461000 dots
Brightness Adjustment 5 Levels
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Auto Flash Mode Yes
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Mode Yes
Flash On/Off Mode Yes
Fill-in Flash Mode Yes
Slow Synchro Yes
Other Flash Modes Not Applicable
Flash Range 50 cm - 5.5 m
Flash Exposure Compensation +/-2 in 1/3 increments
Aperture & Exposure
Aperture Range f/3.4 - f/6.5 (f8.0 max)
Shutter Speed Range 15 - 1/2000th
Evaluative Metering Mode Yes
Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode Yes
Spot Metering Mode Yes
Other Metering Modes Not Applicable
ISO Sensitivity ISO 80 - 6400
Exposure Compensation +/-3 in 1/3 steps
Image Stabilization Optical - Intelligent IS
White Balance Modes 1 Auto; Daylight; Cloudy; Tungsten; Fluorescent; Fluorescent H; Flash; Custom 1; Custom 2 (With Multi-area WB)
White Balance Modes 2 Not Applicable
Still Image Features
Auto Mode Yes
Manual Modes Yes
Portrait Mode Yes
Night Mode Yes
Macro Mode Yes
Number of Preset Scene Modes Portrait; Smooth Skin; Sports; Smart Shutter (Smile; wink; Face self timer); High Speed Burst HQ; Handheld Night Scene Mode;HDR; Fish-Eye; Miniature; Toy camera; Soft Focus; Monochrome; Super Vivid; Poster Effect; Colour Accent; Colour Swap; Snow; Fireworks; Stitch-Assist; Auto Movie Mode; Standard Movie Mode; iFrame Movie Mode; Super Slo-motion movie; Movie Digest
Other Shooting Modes 1 Custom 1; Custom 2
Other Shooting Modes 2 Not Applicable
Face Detection Yes
Self-Timer Off; 2sec; 10sec; custom
Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality Yes
Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality Not Applicable
Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality Not Applicable
In-Camera Effects
Red-Eye Removal Yes
Black & White Yes
Sepia Yes
Other In-Camera Effects See scene modes
Video Features
Video Modes Auto (21 Scenes); Movie Digest; Standard; Super Slo-Motion; iFrame
Special Video Modes Not Applicable
Frame Rate @ 1024 x 768 Resolution Not Applicable
Frame Rate @ 800 x 600 Resolution Not Applicable
Frame Rate @ 640 x 480 Resolution 1.5 fps; 3 fps; 6 fps; 30 fps; 120 fps
Frame Rate @ 320 x 240 Resolution 240 fps
Frame Rate @ 160 x 120 Resolution Not Applicable
Frame Rate @ Other Resolutions 1920x1080 (24 fps); 1280x720 (30 fps; 6 fps; 3 fps; 1.5 fps)
Sound Quality 48kHz; 16-bit; Linear PCM Stereo
Storage
Internal Memory No
Digital Storage Media SD; SDHC; SDXC I
ncluded Storage Medium Size No
Still Image File Formats JPEG (EXIF 2.3); RAW (12-bit)
Movie File Formats MOV (H.264)
Image Quality Modes L; M1; M2; S
Resolution - Highest Quality Mode 4000 x 3000
Resolution - Medium Quality Mode 1600 x 1200
Resolution - Lowest Quality Mode 640 x 480
Images per 1 GB (Highest Resolution) Up to 172 Images
Minutes of Video per 1 GB (Highest Res.) Up to 3 Min 40 Seconds
Playback
Image Playback Modes 1 Image Only; Index (2x); Focus Checker; Info Screen (2x); Slide Show; Category Search Image Playback Modes 2 Not Applicable
Movie Playback Modes Not Applicable
Interfaces
Computer Interface Hi-Speed USB
Video Output HDMI
Audio Output HDMI
PictBridge Yes
Other Connection Type No
Power
AC Adapter Optional
Battery Type & Quantity NB-10L
Auto Off Function Yes
Shooting Capacity CIPA 335 (EVF)
Playback Time CIPA 7 hours
Included Software
Computer Compatibility PC And Mac
System Requirements 7 SP1; Vista SP2; XP SP3; Mac OS X v10.6-v10.7
Physical Features
Colour Black
Body Construction Not Applicable
Waterproof No
Freezeproof No
Shockproof No Crushproof No
Dimensions - Width 12.3 cm
Dimensions - Height 8.7 cm
Dimensions - Depth 10.6 cm
Weight (with Batteries) 595 g
Warranty Labour 1 Year(s) Warranty Parts 1 Year(s)
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Canon power shot sx30 is
The addition of the new super telephoto lens, which ranges from an ultra-wide 24mm to a maximum length of 840mm, will offer unrivaled results while opening up a whole new realm of possibilities for users along the photographic journey.
Conclusion
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS leaves other super-zooms trailing in its wake in terms of sheer focal length, with the 24mm wide-angle and 840mm telephoto settings providing more than enough versatility to meet most people's needs. Thankfully Canon's engineers have also implemented a very effective image-stabilisation system, which along with respectably bright maximum apertures helps to keep the majority of your shots sharp. Unfortunately the longer lens and move to a 14 megapixel sensor doesn't do the SX30's image quality any favours, especially in low-light, and the official price increase puts it into direct competition with other premium super-zooms, entry-level DSLRs and compact system cameras.
Being able to shoot 720p high-definition video complete with image stabilisation, stereo sound and the ability to make full use of that incredible 35x zoom is a real attraction and something that no other compact camera can currently match. Unfortunately the story isn't quite so rosy with regards to the SX30's still images, with noise and loss of fine detail appearing at the relatively slow speed of ISO 400. It seems that the move to more megapixels has compromised the overall image quality at higher ISO speeds, limiting this camera's ability in low-light environments. Also of concern is the now more obvious chromatic aberrations which rear their purple and green ugly heads wherever there's an area of high contrast in the image.
As with the SX20, several key features have been sensibly retained - the tilt-and-swivel LCD screen, dedicated record button for instant video clips, electronic viewfinder and external hotshoe all make the SX30 IS an appealing digicam for the keen hobbyist, especially with a full range of manual shooting modes on offer. The only fly in the ointment is the continued absence of a RAW file format, pushing would-be Canon buyers to the G12 or S95, currently the only Canon compacts that offer RAW shooting. Several rival super-zoom cameras also support RAW, most notably the Panasonic FZ45, Fujifilm HS10 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, so there are other alternatives in the same category if this is a must-have feature.
So while the 35x lens is a real headline-grabber that lives up to most of its promise, the SX30 as a whole still suffers from a few notable problems - less than stellar still images, lack of RAW shooting, a significant price increase on launch and few real upgrades over the previous model. Ultimately the SX30 proves the old adage that there's no such thing as the perfect camera, despite featuring the most versatile focal range ever seen on a compact.
Ratings (out of 5)
Design 4.5
Features 5
Ease-of-use 4
Image Quality 3.5
Value for money 3.5
Conclusion
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS leaves other super-zooms trailing in its wake in terms of sheer focal length, with the 24mm wide-angle and 840mm telephoto settings providing more than enough versatility to meet most people's needs. Thankfully Canon's engineers have also implemented a very effective image-stabilisation system, which along with respectably bright maximum apertures helps to keep the majority of your shots sharp. Unfortunately the longer lens and move to a 14 megapixel sensor doesn't do the SX30's image quality any favours, especially in low-light, and the official price increase puts it into direct competition with other premium super-zooms, entry-level DSLRs and compact system cameras.
Being able to shoot 720p high-definition video complete with image stabilisation, stereo sound and the ability to make full use of that incredible 35x zoom is a real attraction and something that no other compact camera can currently match. Unfortunately the story isn't quite so rosy with regards to the SX30's still images, with noise and loss of fine detail appearing at the relatively slow speed of ISO 400. It seems that the move to more megapixels has compromised the overall image quality at higher ISO speeds, limiting this camera's ability in low-light environments. Also of concern is the now more obvious chromatic aberrations which rear their purple and green ugly heads wherever there's an area of high contrast in the image.
As with the SX20, several key features have been sensibly retained - the tilt-and-swivel LCD screen, dedicated record button for instant video clips, electronic viewfinder and external hotshoe all make the SX30 IS an appealing digicam for the keen hobbyist, especially with a full range of manual shooting modes on offer. The only fly in the ointment is the continued absence of a RAW file format, pushing would-be Canon buyers to the G12 or S95, currently the only Canon compacts that offer RAW shooting. Several rival super-zoom cameras also support RAW, most notably the Panasonic FZ45, Fujifilm HS10 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, so there are other alternatives in the same category if this is a must-have feature.
So while the 35x lens is a real headline-grabber that lives up to most of its promise, the SX30 as a whole still suffers from a few notable problems - less than stellar still images, lack of RAW shooting, a significant price increase on launch and few real upgrades over the previous model. Ultimately the SX30 proves the old adage that there's no such thing as the perfect camera, despite featuring the most versatile focal range ever seen on a compact.
Ratings (out of 5)
Design 4.5
Features 5
Ease-of-use 4
Image Quality 3.5
Value for money 3.5
Image Sensor
Sensor Type CCD
Sensor Size 7.76 mm
Total Pixels 16.6MP
Effective Pixels 16MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4
Lens
Optical Zoom 30X
Digital Zoom 60X Zoom Plus (Full Res) 120X Max
Focus Range 0 cm - Infinity
Focus Lock Y
Focal Length 4.3 mm - 129 mm
35 mm Equivalent 24 mm - 720 mm
Autofocus System TTL AF with Manual Focus
Viewfinder & Monitor
Viewfinder Type Information Not Available
LCD Monitor 3.0 Inches TFT
LCD Monitor Resolution 461000 dots
Brightness Adjustment 5 Levels
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Auto Flash Mode Yes
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Mode Yes
Flash On/Off Mode Yes
Fill-in Flash Mode Yes
Slow Synchro Yes
Other Flash Modes N/A
Flash Range 50 cm - 5 m
Flash Exposure Compensation +;- 2 Stops in 1/3 Increments
Aperture & Exposure
Aperture Range f/3.4 - f/5.8 (f/8.0 Max)
Shutter Speed Range 15 - 1/1600 Seconds
Evaluative Metering Mode Yes
Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode Yes
Spot Metering Mode Yes
Other Metering Modes Information Not Available
ISO Sensitivity ISO100 - 1600
Exposure Compensation +/-2 in 1/3 Steps
Image Stabilization Optical - Intelligent IS
White Balance Modes 1 Auto; Daylight; Cloudy; Tungsten; Fluorescent; Fluorescent H; Custom
White Balance Modes 2 Information Not Available
Still Image Features
Auto Mode Yes
Manual Modes Yes
Portrait Mode Yes
Night Mode Yes
Macro Mode Yes
Number of Preset Scene Modes Live View Control; Portrait; Face self timer; Low Light; Fish-Eye; Miniature; Toy camera; Monochrome; Super Vivid; Poster Effect; Snow; Fireworks; Discreet; Auto Movie Mode; Standard Movie Mode; iFrame Movie Mode;
Other Shooting Modes 1 Information Not Available
Other Shooting Modes 2 Information Not Available
Face Detection Yes
Self-Timer Off; 2 Seconds; 10 Seconds; custom
Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality Yes
Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality Information Not Available
Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality Information Not Available
In-Camera Effects
Red-Eye Removal Yes
Black & White Yes
Sepia Yes
Other In-Camera Effects See scene modes
Video Features
Video Modes Auto (21 Scenes); Standard; iFrame
Special Video Modes Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ 1024 x 768 Resolution Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ 800 x 600 Resolution Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ 640 x 480 Resolution 1.5 fps/ 3 fps/ 6 fps/ 30 fps
Frame Rate @ 320 x 240 Resolution Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ 160 x 120 Resolution Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ Other Resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps; 5 fps; 2.5 fps; 1.25 fps) Sound Quality 48kHz; 16-bit; Linear PCM Stereo
Storage
Internal Memory No
Digital Storage Media SD; SDHC; SDXC
Included Storage Medium Size No
Still Image File Formats JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Movie File Formats MOV (H.264)
Image Quality Modes L; M; M1; M2; S
Resolution - Highest Quality Mode 4608 X 3456
Resolution - Medium Quality Mode 1600 x 1200
Resolution - Lowest Quality Mode 640 x 480
Images per 1 GB (Highest Resolution) 141 Images
Minutes of Video per 1 GB (Highest Res.) 6.5 Mins
Playback
Image Playback Modes 1 Image Only; Index (2x); Focus Checker; Info Screen (2x); Slide Show; Category Search Image Playback Modes 2 Information Not Available
Movie Playback Modes Information Not Available
Interfaces
Computer Interface Hi-Speed USB Video Output HDMI; AV Out Audio Output HDMI; AV Out
PictBridge Yes
Other Connection Type No
Power
AC Adapter Optional
Battery Type & Quantity Battery Pack NB-6L
Auto Off Function Yes Shooting Capacity Up to 195 Images
Playback Time Up to 4 Hours
Included Software
Computer Compatibility PC; Mac System Requirements Intel Core2Duo 1.83GHz or Higher (2GB of RAM or More) Physical Features
Colour Black
Body Construction Information Not Available
Waterproof No
Freezeproof Yes
Shockproof No Crushproof No
Dimensions - Width 10.9 cm
Dimensions - Height 8 cm
Dimensions - Depth 10.4 cm
Weight (with Batteries) 318 g
Warranty Labour 1 Year(s) Warranty Parts 1 Year(s)
Note: The SX500 IS is a step down from the 35x zoom PowerShot SX40 HS. For $100 less, you get a 30x f3.4-5.8 24-720mm lens, a fixed 3-inch 460K-dot resolution, a 16-megapixel CCD sensor, and an older Digic 4 image processor. In comparison, the SX40 HS has a high-sensitivity 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, Digic 5 processor, 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD and electronic viewfinder, and an f2.7-5.8 24-840mm lens.
Sensor Type CCD
Sensor Size 7.76 mm
Total Pixels 16.6MP
Effective Pixels 16MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4
Lens
Optical Zoom 30X
Digital Zoom 60X Zoom Plus (Full Res) 120X Max
Focus Range 0 cm - Infinity
Focus Lock Y
Focal Length 4.3 mm - 129 mm
35 mm Equivalent 24 mm - 720 mm
Autofocus System TTL AF with Manual Focus
Viewfinder & Monitor
Viewfinder Type Information Not Available
LCD Monitor 3.0 Inches TFT
LCD Monitor Resolution 461000 dots
Brightness Adjustment 5 Levels
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Auto Flash Mode Yes
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Mode Yes
Flash On/Off Mode Yes
Fill-in Flash Mode Yes
Slow Synchro Yes
Other Flash Modes N/A
Flash Range 50 cm - 5 m
Flash Exposure Compensation +;- 2 Stops in 1/3 Increments
Aperture & Exposure
Aperture Range f/3.4 - f/5.8 (f/8.0 Max)
Shutter Speed Range 15 - 1/1600 Seconds
Evaluative Metering Mode Yes
Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode Yes
Spot Metering Mode Yes
Other Metering Modes Information Not Available
ISO Sensitivity ISO100 - 1600
Exposure Compensation +/-2 in 1/3 Steps
Image Stabilization Optical - Intelligent IS
White Balance Modes 1 Auto; Daylight; Cloudy; Tungsten; Fluorescent; Fluorescent H; Custom
White Balance Modes 2 Information Not Available
Still Image Features
Auto Mode Yes
Manual Modes Yes
Portrait Mode Yes
Night Mode Yes
Macro Mode Yes
Number of Preset Scene Modes Live View Control; Portrait; Face self timer; Low Light; Fish-Eye; Miniature; Toy camera; Monochrome; Super Vivid; Poster Effect; Snow; Fireworks; Discreet; Auto Movie Mode; Standard Movie Mode; iFrame Movie Mode;
Other Shooting Modes 1 Information Not Available
Other Shooting Modes 2 Information Not Available
Face Detection Yes
Self-Timer Off; 2 Seconds; 10 Seconds; custom
Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality Yes
Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality Information Not Available
Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality Information Not Available
In-Camera Effects
Red-Eye Removal Yes
Black & White Yes
Sepia Yes
Other In-Camera Effects See scene modes
Video Features
Video Modes Auto (21 Scenes); Standard; iFrame
Special Video Modes Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ 1024 x 768 Resolution Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ 800 x 600 Resolution Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ 640 x 480 Resolution 1.5 fps/ 3 fps/ 6 fps/ 30 fps
Frame Rate @ 320 x 240 Resolution Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ 160 x 120 Resolution Information Not Available
Frame Rate @ Other Resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps; 5 fps; 2.5 fps; 1.25 fps) Sound Quality 48kHz; 16-bit; Linear PCM Stereo
Storage
Internal Memory No
Digital Storage Media SD; SDHC; SDXC
Included Storage Medium Size No
Still Image File Formats JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Movie File Formats MOV (H.264)
Image Quality Modes L; M; M1; M2; S
Resolution - Highest Quality Mode 4608 X 3456
Resolution - Medium Quality Mode 1600 x 1200
Resolution - Lowest Quality Mode 640 x 480
Images per 1 GB (Highest Resolution) 141 Images
Minutes of Video per 1 GB (Highest Res.) 6.5 Mins
Playback
Image Playback Modes 1 Image Only; Index (2x); Focus Checker; Info Screen (2x); Slide Show; Category Search Image Playback Modes 2 Information Not Available
Movie Playback Modes Information Not Available
Interfaces
Computer Interface Hi-Speed USB Video Output HDMI; AV Out Audio Output HDMI; AV Out
PictBridge Yes
Other Connection Type No
Power
AC Adapter Optional
Battery Type & Quantity Battery Pack NB-6L
Auto Off Function Yes Shooting Capacity Up to 195 Images
Playback Time Up to 4 Hours
Included Software
Computer Compatibility PC; Mac System Requirements Intel Core2Duo 1.83GHz or Higher (2GB of RAM or More) Physical Features
Colour Black
Body Construction Information Not Available
Waterproof No
Freezeproof Yes
Shockproof No Crushproof No
Dimensions - Width 10.9 cm
Dimensions - Height 8 cm
Dimensions - Depth 10.4 cm
Weight (with Batteries) 318 g
Warranty Labour 1 Year(s) Warranty Parts 1 Year(s)
Note: The SX500 IS is a step down from the 35x zoom PowerShot SX40 HS. For $100 less, you get a 30x f3.4-5.8 24-720mm lens, a fixed 3-inch 460K-dot resolution, a 16-megapixel CCD sensor, and an older Digic 4 image processor. In comparison, the SX40 HS has a high-sensitivity 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, Digic 5 processor, 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD and electronic viewfinder, and an f2.7-5.8 24-840mm lens.
Fujifilm fine pix hs10
Specifications
Model FinePix HS10 / HS11
Number of effective pixels*1 10.3 megapixels
Image sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS
Storage media
- Internal memory (Approx. 46MB)
- SD memory card
- SDHC memory card*2
Movie: MPEG4(MOV, H.264/AVC, ISO standard) with stereo sound
Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound
(Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
Number of recorded pixels Still image: 3,648 x 2,736 (10M) / 3,648 x 2,432 (3:2) / 3,648 x 2,056 (16:9) / 2,592 x 1,944 / 2,592 x 1,728 (3:2) / 2,592 x 1,440 (16:9) / 2,048 x 1,536 / 2,048 x 1,360 (3:2) / 1,920 x 1,080 (16:9) pixels
Lens Fujinon 30x optical zoom lens, F2.8 (Wide) - F5.6 (Telephoto)
Lens focal length f=4.2 - 126.0mm, equivalent to 24 - 720mm on a 35mm camera
Aperture Wide: F2.8 / F11.0, Telephoto: F5.6 / F11.0
Focus distance
(from lens surface) Normal:
- Wide: Approx. 50cm / 1.6ft. to infinity
- Telephoto: Approx. 3.0m / 9.8ft. to infinity
- Wide: Approx. 10cm - 3.0m / 0.3ft. - 9.8ft.
- Telephoto: Approx. 2.0m - 5.0m / 6.5ft. - 16.4ft.
- Approx. 1cm - 1.0m / 0.4in. - 3.2ft.
Exposure control TTL 256-zones metering
Exposure mode Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE
Shooting modes Mode Dial: Auto, SR, Adv, SP1, SP2, PANORAMA, C, P, S, A, M
SP: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Flower, Text, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Party
Image stabilizer CMOS-shift type + DIS
Shutter speed (Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/4000sec.
(All other modes) 30sec. to 1/4000sec.
Continuous shooting max. 7 frames (3 ,5, 7 and 10 frames/sec.)
Focus Auto focus (Area, Multi, Center, Tracking), Continuous AF, Manual focus (One-push AF mode included), AF assist illuminator available
White balance Automatic scene recognition
Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom
Self-timer Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay
Flash Auto flash
Effective range (ISO 800):
Normal:
- Wide: Approx. 30cm - 8.0m / 1.0ft. - 26.2ft.
- Telephoto: Approx. 2.0m - 4.0m / 6.5ft. - 13.1ft.
Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro.
Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) 0.2-inch, Approx.200,000dots,FLCD monitor,Approx. 97% coverage
LCD monitor 3.0-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, color LCD monitor, Approx. 97% coverage
Movie recording 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (Full HD) / 1,280 x 720 pixels (HD) / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with stereo sound
Photography functions High Speed Movie (60/120/240/480/1000fps), SR AUTO (Scene Recognition Auto), Motion Panorama, Best Framing, Frame No. memory, Histograms, Zoom Bracketing, Best frame capture, Face Detection (with Auto red-eye removal), Pro Low-light, Motion Remover, Multi Motion Capture, Silent mode, Instant Zoom
Playback functions Face Detection (with Red-eye removal), Crop, Resize, Image rotate, Slideshow, Multi-frame playback (with Micro Thumbnail), Sorting by date, Voice Memo, Image search, Histograms, Highlight warning, Movie trimming, Movie join
Video output HDMI (Type C)
NTSC/PAL selectable
Digital interface USB 2.0 High-speed
Power supply 4x AA type alkaline batteries (included)
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (sold separately)
Lithium batteries (sold separately)
DC Coupler CP-04 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately)
Dimensions 130.6 (W) x 90.7 (H) x 126.0 (D) mm / 5.1 (W) x 3.6 (H) x 5.0 (D) in. (excluding accessories and attachments)
Weight Approx. 636g / 22.4oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card)
Conclusion
With a wealth of innovative features, shooting modes for every experience level, not to forget that amazing 30x zoom, the Fujifilm Finepix HS10 is one of the best super-zooms around and also a viable alternative to a DSLR camera. The HS10 only misses out on our highest award thanks to less than stellar image quality in low-light, slow RAW processing speeds and the high price tag.
The HS10 has been frequently compared to a DSLR throughout this review, and in most respects it's almost the match of any entry to mid-range model. Fujifilm are pitching the HS10 as an all-in-one alternative, with no need to buy or change lenses thanks to the 30x lens, which is remarkably distortion-free and admirably fast at either end. The manual zoom and focus rings further reinforce that DSLR feeling, as do the external flash hotshoe, shooting mode and command dials, tilting LCVD screen, full range of manual shooting modes and even RAW format support. In short, the HS10 is a great alternative to a fully-fledged digital SLR - and with 1080p movie recording on-board, it could also replace your video camera too.
There are a couple of areas where the Fujifilm HS10 just can't compete with a DSLR, though, most notably the pedestrian processing speeds for RAW files and the poorer image quality once you get above ISO 400. Having to wait a couple of seconds between every RAW image quickly becomes annoying, despite the headline-grabbing 10fps burst mode, and noise quickly rears its ugly head at ISO 800, becoming progressively worse throughout the rest of the ISO range. The average quality electronic viewfinder is also no match for even the cheapest optical viewfinder. The HS10 admittedly fares better in these areas when compared to other super-zoom compacts - just don't expect it to offer DSLR-like quality and performance and you won't be disappointed.
The price-tag of £439.99 / $499.95 again makes less or more sense depending upon what you're comparing it to. Taken as a super-zoom, it's easily the most expensive model on the market, but also the most capable in terms of features. As a DSLR doppleganger, the HS10 clearly makes a lot of economic sense if you want the DSLR handling experience but don't mind a drop in image quality or responsiveness.
The HS10 is Fujifilm's most advanced and most well-realised attempt at a do-it-all, Swiss Army knife camera, offering an awful lot of bang for your buck with not many compromises to dampen the overall experience, making it a well-deserved recipient of our Highly Recommended award.
Ratings (out of 5)
Design 5
Features 5
Ease-of-use 4.5
Image Quality 4
Value for money 4.5
olympus sp-815uz
Specifications
Image Sensor: 14 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.3"
Focal Length/Lens Configuration: 5.0 - 110.0mm (24 – 864mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
Zoom: 36x Optical Zoom + 4x Digital Zoom
Aperture Range: f2.9 (W) / f5.7 (T)
Display: 3.0-inch LCD, 230,000 dots
Focus System: CCD Contrast Detection Focus Range (from lens surface)
Normal Mode: W: 0.1m~∞/T: 1.8m~∞
Macro Mode: W: 0.1m~∞/T: 1.8m~∞
Super Macro Mode: 0.01m-0.06m (Standard only, Flash Off)
Focus Mode: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec. –1/2 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)
ISO Sensitivity (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity): ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto, High
Exposure Metering: Digital ESP, Spot
White Balance Control: Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent 1)
Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Image File Format: Still Image: JPEG
Movie: MP4
Number of Recorded Pixels
14MP (4,288 x 3216)
8MP (3,264 x 2,448)
5MP (2,560 x 1,920)
3MP (2,048 x 1,536)
2MP (1,600 x 1,200)
1MP (1,280 x 960)
VGA (640 x 480)
16:9 (4,288 x 2,416)
Motion Blur Suppression: Dual Image Stabilization
Shooting Modes: Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Beauty Mode, Panorama, 3D Mode, 10 Magic Filters, Scene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-Held Night Scene, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)), HD Movie
Magic Filter: Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor, Reflection, Miniature Panorama In-Camera
Panorama: (Card), PC Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with ib software)
Continuous Shooting: Approx. 0.77 fps / 3 images (8M)
Approx. 4.3 fps / 15 images (5M)
Approx. 10.6 fps / 17 images (3M)
Shooting Assist Functions: Histogram, Frame Assist, Voice Recording
Movie Mode: HDMI, 720p, 360p, 180p, VGA, QVGA
Image Processing: TruePic™ III+
Noise Reduction: Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in the following scene modes: Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Candle, Sunset and Fireworks
Image Playback: Still Image: Single, Index Display (4x3, 6x5), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation, Protection, Histogram, Voice Playback
Movie: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame, Voice Playback
Playback Edit Effects Still Image: Beauty Fix, Resize, Cropping, Saturation
Flash Built-in: Flash Modes Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
Off
Flash Working Range: W: 0.3m - 6.7m (ISO 1000)
T: 1.8m - 3.9m (ISO 1000)
Self-Timer: 12/2 Seconds/ Pet auto-shutter
Memory: 59MB
Removable Media Card: SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (not supported for UHSspeedclass)
Internal Memory
Outer Connectors: Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output)
HDMI
Type D
Auto-Connect USB: USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB Mass Storage)
System Requirements: Auto-Connect USB: Windows® 2000/XP/VISTA/7 with USB port, Mac OS X 10.3 or later with USB port
Software: Windows® 2000PRO/XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5
Power Source: Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (Li-50B)
F-2AC (Included). F-3AC Compatible.
Battery Life (CIPA DC-002) 350 Shots
Dimension 107.4W x 72.6H x 73.2D (mm), 4.2W x 2.9H x 2.9D (in)
Weight: 405g and 14.3oz
Wireless Transfer Wi-Fi compatible via optional Eye-Fi™ SD memory card
3D Capture Yes
AF Illuminator Yes
Date Time Stamp In-camera date stamp. Date and time stamp available via bundled software.
Image Sensor: 14 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.3"
Focal Length/Lens Configuration: 5.0 - 110.0mm (24 – 864mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
Zoom: 36x Optical Zoom + 4x Digital Zoom
Aperture Range: f2.9 (W) / f5.7 (T)
Display: 3.0-inch LCD, 230,000 dots
Focus System: CCD Contrast Detection Focus Range (from lens surface)
Normal Mode: W: 0.1m~∞/T: 1.8m~∞
Macro Mode: W: 0.1m~∞/T: 1.8m~∞
Super Macro Mode: 0.01m-0.06m (Standard only, Flash Off)
Focus Mode: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec. –1/2 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)
ISO Sensitivity (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity): ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto, High
Exposure Metering: Digital ESP, Spot
White Balance Control: Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent 1)
Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Image File Format: Still Image: JPEG
Movie: MP4
Number of Recorded Pixels
14MP (4,288 x 3216)
8MP (3,264 x 2,448)
5MP (2,560 x 1,920)
3MP (2,048 x 1,536)
2MP (1,600 x 1,200)
1MP (1,280 x 960)
VGA (640 x 480)
16:9 (4,288 x 2,416)
Motion Blur Suppression: Dual Image Stabilization
Shooting Modes: Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Beauty Mode, Panorama, 3D Mode, 10 Magic Filters, Scene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-Held Night Scene, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)), HD Movie
Magic Filter: Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor, Reflection, Miniature Panorama In-Camera
Panorama: (Card), PC Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with ib software)
Continuous Shooting: Approx. 0.77 fps / 3 images (8M)
Approx. 4.3 fps / 15 images (5M)
Approx. 10.6 fps / 17 images (3M)
Shooting Assist Functions: Histogram, Frame Assist, Voice Recording
Movie Mode: HDMI, 720p, 360p, 180p, VGA, QVGA
Image Processing: TruePic™ III+
Noise Reduction: Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in the following scene modes: Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Candle, Sunset and Fireworks
Image Playback: Still Image: Single, Index Display (4x3, 6x5), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation, Protection, Histogram, Voice Playback
Movie: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame, Voice Playback
Playback Edit Effects Still Image: Beauty Fix, Resize, Cropping, Saturation
Flash Built-in: Flash Modes Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
Off
Flash Working Range: W: 0.3m - 6.7m (ISO 1000)
T: 1.8m - 3.9m (ISO 1000)
Self-Timer: 12/2 Seconds/ Pet auto-shutter
Memory: 59MB
Removable Media Card: SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (not supported for UHSspeedclass)
Internal Memory
Outer Connectors: Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output)
HDMI
Type D
Auto-Connect USB: USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB Mass Storage)
System Requirements: Auto-Connect USB: Windows® 2000/XP/VISTA/7 with USB port, Mac OS X 10.3 or later with USB port
Software: Windows® 2000PRO/XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5
Power Source: Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (Li-50B)
F-2AC (Included). F-3AC Compatible.
Battery Life (CIPA DC-002) 350 Shots
Dimension 107.4W x 72.6H x 73.2D (mm), 4.2W x 2.9H x 2.9D (in)
Weight: 405g and 14.3oz
Wireless Transfer Wi-Fi compatible via optional Eye-Fi™ SD memory card
3D Capture Yes
AF Illuminator Yes
Date Time Stamp In-camera date stamp. Date and time stamp available via bundled software.
Canon Camera Category
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/1-6x.htm
Canon 1.6x Cameras
The cameras below have a sensor 1.6x smaller than a 35mm film frame. Canon also calls these the APS-C sized sensors.
The dimensions of the sensors in these cameras is about 22.2 x 14.8 mm.
These cameras are the:
7D
50D
40D
30D
20D
20Da (astronomical)
10D (can't use EF-S lenses)
D60 (can't use EF-S lenses)
D30 (can't use EF-S lenses)
Digital Rebel T4i (EOS 650D) (08 June 2012)
Digital Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) (February 2010)
Digital Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) (March 2009)
Digital Rebel XS (EOS 1000D / Kiss F)
Digital Rebel XSi (EOS 450D)
Digital Rebel XTi (EOS 400D)
Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D)
Digital Rebel (EOS-300D)
1.6x Crop Factor (What's a Crop Factor?)
Because these sensors are 1.6x smaller than film, they show an area equivalent to the area shown by a lens 1.6x as long on 35mm film.
A 100mm lens on one of these cameras shows the same area of view that a 160mm lens would show on a 35mm film or full-frame camera.
Multiply a lens' focal length by 1.6 to get the focal length of a lens which, when used on a full-frame or 35mm film camera, gives the same angle of view as that lens does on one of these cameras.
Examples:
This lens on these cameras looks like these do on a 35mm camera 10mm 16mm 12mm 19mm 14mm 23mm 16mm 26mm 17mm 28mm 18mm 29mm 20mm 32mm 24mm 39mm 28mm 45mm 35mm 57mm 50mm 81mm 60mm 97mm 70mm 114mm 85mm 138mm 100mm 162mm 135mm 219mm 200mm 324mm 300mm 486mm 400mm 650mm 500mm 811mm 600mm 973mm 800mm 1,230mm 1,200mm 1,950mm (I rounded these to the nearest mm, and I used the more formal factor of 1.62162, which is 36mm/22.2mm.)
Canon Full-Frame Cameras
6D (announced 17 September 2012, promised for December 2012)
1D X (announced 18 October 2011, shipped July 2012)
5D Mark III (announced 02 March 2012, shipped late March 2012)
5D Mark II (announced 17 September 2008, shipped November 2008)
5D (announced 22 August 2005, shipped October 2005)
1Ds Mk III
1Ds Mk II (obsolete, replaced by 1Ds Mk III in August 2007)
1Ds (obsolete, replaced by 1Ds Mk II in April 2004)
All EOS and FD 35mm cameras.
Ultra-Wide and Fisheye Lenses
This is my reason for owning one of these cameras. Canon only makes a fisheye for these size cameras. Canon makes no shorter fisheye for the smaller sensor cameras as Nikon does.
Canon's widest lens is the 14mm f/2.8 L, which for $1,800 gives the same 14mm view on these cameras as it does on a 35mm film camera.
The 16-35mm f/2.8L, 17-40mm f/4 L and 20-35mm are popular zooms. The 17-40mm is light and excellent, while the 16-35mm really does go noticeably wider but weighs even more and costs over twice as much. The Canon 20-35mm is a swell lens, but the people who spring for these full-frame digital cameras usually pass it by.
Canon 1.3x Cameras
These 1.3 x cameras use a sensor 1.3x smaller than 35mm film. These cameras are the professional Canon 1D series, which includes the original Canon 1D, the Canon 1D Mk II, today's Canon 1D Mk II N and the Canon 1D Mk III.
The sensors in these cameras are 19.1 x 28.7mm. 35mm film is 24 x 36mm.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/1-6x.htm
Canon 1.6x Cameras
The cameras below have a sensor 1.6x smaller than a 35mm film frame. Canon also calls these the APS-C sized sensors.
The dimensions of the sensors in these cameras is about 22.2 x 14.8 mm.
These cameras are the:
7D
50D
40D
30D
20D
20Da (astronomical)
10D (can't use EF-S lenses)
D60 (can't use EF-S lenses)
D30 (can't use EF-S lenses)
Digital Rebel T4i (EOS 650D) (08 June 2012)
Digital Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) (February 2010)
Digital Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) (March 2009)
Digital Rebel XS (EOS 1000D / Kiss F)
Digital Rebel XSi (EOS 450D)
Digital Rebel XTi (EOS 400D)
Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D)
Digital Rebel (EOS-300D)
1.6x Crop Factor (What's a Crop Factor?)
Because these sensors are 1.6x smaller than film, they show an area equivalent to the area shown by a lens 1.6x as long on 35mm film.
A 100mm lens on one of these cameras shows the same area of view that a 160mm lens would show on a 35mm film or full-frame camera.
Multiply a lens' focal length by 1.6 to get the focal length of a lens which, when used on a full-frame or 35mm film camera, gives the same angle of view as that lens does on one of these cameras.
Examples:
This lens on these cameras looks like these do on a 35mm camera 10mm 16mm 12mm 19mm 14mm 23mm 16mm 26mm 17mm 28mm 18mm 29mm 20mm 32mm 24mm 39mm 28mm 45mm 35mm 57mm 50mm 81mm 60mm 97mm 70mm 114mm 85mm 138mm 100mm 162mm 135mm 219mm 200mm 324mm 300mm 486mm 400mm 650mm 500mm 811mm 600mm 973mm 800mm 1,230mm 1,200mm 1,950mm (I rounded these to the nearest mm, and I used the more formal factor of 1.62162, which is 36mm/22.2mm.)
Canon Full-Frame Cameras
6D (announced 17 September 2012, promised for December 2012)
1D X (announced 18 October 2011, shipped July 2012)
5D Mark III (announced 02 March 2012, shipped late March 2012)
5D Mark II (announced 17 September 2008, shipped November 2008)
5D (announced 22 August 2005, shipped October 2005)
1Ds Mk III
1Ds Mk II (obsolete, replaced by 1Ds Mk III in August 2007)
1Ds (obsolete, replaced by 1Ds Mk II in April 2004)
All EOS and FD 35mm cameras.
Ultra-Wide and Fisheye Lenses
This is my reason for owning one of these cameras. Canon only makes a fisheye for these size cameras. Canon makes no shorter fisheye for the smaller sensor cameras as Nikon does.
Canon's widest lens is the 14mm f/2.8 L, which for $1,800 gives the same 14mm view on these cameras as it does on a 35mm film camera.
The 16-35mm f/2.8L, 17-40mm f/4 L and 20-35mm are popular zooms. The 17-40mm is light and excellent, while the 16-35mm really does go noticeably wider but weighs even more and costs over twice as much. The Canon 20-35mm is a swell lens, but the people who spring for these full-frame digital cameras usually pass it by.
Canon 1.3x Cameras
These 1.3 x cameras use a sensor 1.3x smaller than 35mm film. These cameras are the professional Canon 1D series, which includes the original Canon 1D, the Canon 1D Mk II, today's Canon 1D Mk II N and the Canon 1D Mk III.
The sensors in these cameras are 19.1 x 28.7mm. 35mm film is 24 x 36mm.