Canon compact cameras have carved a niche in the market for their reliability, ease of use, and good image quality. The SX-series, successor to the S-series, is the ‘performance range’ of Canon PowerShot cameras with high zoom ratios and advanced features. The SX240 HS joins the bandwagon with a 20x optical zoom and priority modes. Design and Build QualityThe Canon SX240 HS … [Read more...]
The Right Mix – Samsung WB150F
Best known as the lone Korean company amongst the Japanese giants, Samsung has been steadily gaining ground in the consumer electronics segment. Though cameras have not been the mainstay of the company’s business, their advanced compact cameras can match many strong brands in the market. The Samsung WB150F is a 14-megapixel superzoom compact camera offering 18x optical zoom. … [Read more...]
Nikon’s Thai plant back to normal
Nikon’s Thai digital camera plant, which was damaged by huge floods last autumn, has come back to the pre-flood level, according to the industry sources. The company has operated camera assembly in Thailand for over 20 years since 1990, and has built up favourable relationship among local component suppliers. Those companies offered help in assembling cameras in place of … [Read more...]
Sony launches new entry-level SLR
Sony recently announced the entry level Alpha 57 (A57) SLR, as a successor to the present Alpha 55. The A57 can take a burst-shot at 12 fps while tracking subjects. The A57’s APS-C sized 16.1MP CMOS image sensor is sustained by the new BIONZ image processor engine as used in the upper-grade A77 model with speed ranging from ISO100 to ISO1600 equivalent. It also features a … [Read more...]
Sony launches new entry-level SLR
Sony recently announced the entry level Alpha 57 (A57) SLR, as a successor to the present Alpha 55. The A57 can take a burst-shot at 12 fps while tracking subjects. The A57’s APS-C sized 16.1MP CMOS image sensor is sustained by the new BIONZ image processor engine as used in the upper-grade A77 model with speed ranging from ISO100 to ISO1600 equivalent. It also features a … [Read more...]
