Nikon D3200 : A Great Latest Entry-Level DSLR Camera

Nikon is bringing their new entry-level DSLR D3200 within late April. Actually it is the updated version of D3100. Nikon has included so many new features in this D3200. Among those features,the most exciting feature is adding the Wi-Fi unit. You can use this facility with a WU-1a Wi-Fi module costing an extra $59.95. The WU-1a will be available from May. .
The new Nikon D3200 is built with super high resolution 24.2 MegaPixels DX-format CMOS sensor giving you a great photography experience though you are just a beginner. It is also giving you a great opportunity to shoot video at Full HD 1080p resolution with 24fps or 30 fps shooting mode. You are getting the facility to shoot the video with full time autofocus(AF). In general the camera giving you 4fps continuous shooting mode.

D3200 is just awesome for shooting in low light environment as it has a great ISO range. It is offering ISO range from 100 to 6400 which can be expanded upto 12,800 for extreme low light situation. The camera is providing you minimum shutter speed of 30 sec and maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. There are 6 scene modes in this camera including Portrait,Landscape,Child,Sports,Close-Up and Night Portrait.

The device is also allowing you to use your Android device as remote viewer and shutter release. The Nikon D3200 body comes with two different colors black and red. The camera costs $700 with regular 18-55 kit lens. It has weight around 505g.

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Buying a Digital Camera - Things to be remembered

Many people often get confused before buying a digital camera thinking which one is better for them. You must keep some points in mind before going to buy a digital camera to avoid such confusions.

At first you should set your mind about what is the purpose of buying it, what is your budget and what are the features the camera should have. After getting confirmed and determined about these look out for other features.

Resolution is one of the key factor that should be checked before buying the camera. The more the resolution is the better will be the image quality. The resolution delivers you the picture in depth. So the more is the resolution, the more detailed picture you will get which makes the picture more lively.

Then check the zoom system of the camera. There are two types of camera zoom. Digital zoom and Optical zoom. But here definitely optical zoom is a lot better. So focus for on optical zoom. The more optical zoom camera has you will be able to zoom on more distant object without losing the quality. Always look for a lens that contains a fairly bright maximum aperture.

If you use the camera for professional purpose then you don't have the option to consider about the size of the camera. Most of the professional cameras are big in size than non-professional digital camera. But if you use the camera for just capturing your daily personal and fun time pics  then you have a option to buy the ultra-portable camera. This type of camera can be fitted in your pocket easily although it's expensive and difficult to use for some people.

Camera screen is another factor to be checked before buying. It should have minimum 3" LCD display having all option to edit the photo immediately after captured. In screen also should have the zoom option to zoom the captured photo at a certain level to check the depth of the photo and transparency. In the camera there also should have the different shooting modes such as portrait mode, night vision mode, landscape mode, sports mode etc. These options must be checked before buying a camera. The more features the camera has the more functionality it will provide.

Very often we capture some pictures that come blurry. It happens because of shutter speed. Standard shutter speed range is 1/1000s, 1/500s, 1/250s. Choose the camera that has the more compression and image formats. Cameras having at least three image formats should be prioritized.
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At last just wanna say that buy the camera which belongs to a reputed brand and has achieved well review from its previous users. The best way to learn about a camera is to search in the Internet. Try to know as much of the pros and cons of the camera you are going to buy from the Internet before buying it. It can save you from future misfortune.

 


  

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SONY's new DSLR Alpha α57

SONY announced their new DSLR Alpha α57 earlier this month. Actually they are replacing their existing Alpha α55 with Alpha α57. This new product is in the market to beat the opposition NIKON D5100 & CANON EOS Rebel T3i. This product is offering latest translucent mirror technology.

For this latest technology light can come to the CMOS image sensor and the AF sensor directly at the same time.

Special Features of Alpha α57 -

• It is offering 16.1 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor powered by latest BIONZ engine. Therefore it can work with large number of image data flawlessly, give low noise pictures & full HD video. 
• It has outstanding  maximum ISO sensitivity range of 16000. It can capture 12 frames per second which is perfect for sport photography and shooting fast moving objects.
• This product is giving you 15 point AF system having three cross sensor that helps to deliver accurate and fast TTL phase detection auto focus. 
• It has 2x Clear Image Zoom, a latest digital zoom technology. This feature gives you a good alternative to telephoto lens. 
• It is offering new picture effect modes including 11 different effects and total 15 variations. 
• It has 7.5 cm angle adjustable extra fine LCD display.

What's new in Alpha α57? -
This new product is introducing new effect called Auto Portrait Framing which helps an average photographer to obtain higher quality composition. It enhances your capability in shooting video as it is offering Full HD 24p video.It ensures you to shoot smooth, blur free video.

The product will be available from April,2012. It costs around $800 with the body & 18-55mm kit lens. In my view this new feature rich DSLR is going to put up a good fight with other DSLR's from NIKON and CANON. Its Auto Portrait Framing is unique technology which puts Alpha α57 ahead of other cameras in same price range. So I would recommend you to buy Sony Alpha α57.

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