The TG-310, Olympus’ new water/shock-proof camera can work 3m underwater and stand the shock when dropped from a height of 1.5m. The compact features a 1/2.3-inch 13MP (effective) CCD image sensor, 5-18.2mm (28-102mm equivalent) F3.5-5.1 zoom lens that adopts 4 aspherical elements in its 10-in-8 construction and 2.7-inch 230K-dot LCD monitor. The VG-140, a basic entry level … [Read more...]
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The Ultimate Protector!-Lowepro Vertex 300 AW
“What is in a bag?,” so do some people ask. They may never realize the importance of a sturdy camera bag until a nasty fall leaves them with a few broken equipment in the locally-made camera bag they carry. Just one look at the Lowepro Vertex 300 AW would be enough to make them want to have it. As Lowepro mentions, “this is a premium backpack for the serious adventure … [Read more...]
PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LX5
The LX series constitutes Panasonic’s presence in the professional compact camera market and over the years, have become extremely popular. LX5 was announced in July 2010, exactly two years after the launch of the very successful Panasonic LX3, which SP reviewed in February 2009. The LX5 costs about US$ 125 more than the LX3. So what extras do we get for the enhanced price? … [Read more...]
Camera Launches at CES 2011
The recently concluded International Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2011, at Las Vegas saw a slew of releases from leading camera companies. Smart Photography takes a sneak peek at the cameras launched during the event. Canon Launches Budget Line of wallet-pleasing CompactsTaking a detour from usually showcasing flashy new DSLRs to show off at CES, Canon opted for this … [Read more...]
