Design and Build QualityThe polycarbonate body appears quite robust but the overall shape is ‘boxy’. The hand-grip is quite wide and is rubberised. The lens projects about 35mm when fully extended, but the equivalent focal lengths are not marked. The 3-inch LCD is fixed. The electronic viewfinder’s resolution is acceptable, but the EVF does exhibit a slight tunnel vision. … [Read more...]
The 10 Best Compacts to Buy
Technology improves every day. So do compact cameras. I distinctly remember a time, some few years ago when I had to review a 5 or 6 megapixel compact. It was so poor in its image quality that I wanted to mention that no one should touch that camera even with a 10-foot pole! Of course, being a good soul that I am (ahem!), I refrained from being that harsh.New features are … [Read more...]
Accessories Special-MISCELLANEOUS
Kenko Teleplus DGX (1.4x)The Kenko Teleplus DGX (1.4x) eff ectively multiplies the focal length of the prime lens by a factor of 1.4, with 1-stop of light loss. The Kenko Teleplus DGX (1.4x) uses 5 elements of high quality multi coated glass supplied by Hoya Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of optical glass. Further, this converter has Gate Array Integrated … [Read more...]
Accessories Special-FILTERS
MARUMI Digital High Grade Circular PL(D) (77mm dia.)These filters are manufactured for digital cameras and incorporate a special coating to enhance image contrast. The outer rims have a black ink process to reduce chances of refl ection from the rings.Manufacturer : Marumi Optical Co. Ltd.Distributor : Bala ji ImpexMRP : Rs.5,500Contact person : Deepak GuptaEmail : … [Read more...]
Lightweight Hero-Panasonic Lumix GF3
‘Smaller is better’ seems to be the message from Panasonic. Continuing with their line of ILCCs, they claim to have produced the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera with a built-in flash. The Panasonic Lumix GF3 was introduced worldwide (along with the Lumix G3 and the Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 Aspherical lens), in June 2011. The GF3 is sold … [Read more...]
