Tuesday, February 21. 2006
Panasonic and its "the world smallest" models
Panasonic has entered seriously in the photo market.
Even if I don't follow compact cameras I must admit that their new models did catch my eye.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 - it is successor of the popular model FZ5. FZ7 has 6 MP, better manual focus (with joystick) and ISO 800 and 1600 modes and movie recording option. Being a 12x zoom it will definitelly be a good toy for many photo amateurs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 - Panasonic describes it as the world's smallest 10x optical zoom digital compact. And it really is small: 112.5 x 72.2 x 79 mm (4.43 x 2.84 x 3.11 in). It has interesting lens contruction.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 - Panasonic describes it as The world’s smallest camera with 28mm wide angle lens. Wide angle is something that almost all compacts lack.
My opinion is that is is better to have 28-102mm than 35-350mm. So, my choice would be the FX01. I do need some small compact - it is impossible to carry big dSLR and all its lens and accessories all the time with you. IXUS models from Canon were something that I was thinking about - now I have more options to choose from.
Good job from Panasonic.
Even if I don't follow compact cameras I must admit that their new models did catch my eye.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 - it is successor of the popular model FZ5. FZ7 has 6 MP, better manual focus (with joystick) and ISO 800 and 1600 modes and movie recording option. Being a 12x zoom it will definitelly be a good toy for many photo amateurs.
 | (Electronics) Manufacturer:Panasonic Released: |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 - Panasonic describes it as the world's smallest 10x optical zoom digital compact. And it really is small: 112.5 x 72.2 x 79 mm (4.43 x 2.84 x 3.11 in). It has interesting lens contruction.
 | (Electronics) Manufacturer:Panasonic Released:01 May, 2006 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 - Panasonic describes it as The world’s smallest camera with 28mm wide angle lens. Wide angle is something that almost all compacts lack.
 | (Electronics) Manufacturer:Panasonic Released: |
My opinion is that is is better to have 28-102mm than 35-350mm. So, my choice would be the FX01. I do need some small compact - it is impossible to carry big dSLR and all its lens and accessories all the time with you. IXUS models from Canon were something that I was thinking about - now I have more options to choose from.
Good job from Panasonic.
Konica-Minolta and Sony - expect new dSLRs soon
Saturday, February 11. 2006
First dSLR with live preview
Olympus dSLR cameras have few things that are different than photocameras from above manufacturers.
First, their senzors are with different proportions. So what? - you might say. Well, it does matter.
CMOS sensor of canon 20D has following width and height: 22.5mm x 15.0mm (0.886 inches x 0.590 inches). CCD sensor of Nikon D70 has following width and height: 23.7mm x 15.6mm (0.933 inches x 0.614 inches). And so on. Sensors from most manufacturers have similar proportions - which is: 3/2. This is proportion that is considered the best ratio by many mathematicians, scientists and artists. The regular film has the same ratio. So, most of professional camera manufacturers decided to follow the traditions and make sensors which will produce images with which proportions we are all used to.
But, Olympus was brave enough and its system has ratio of 4:3. With 3:2 you lose a big part of lens coverage. This is reduced with 4:3 ratio. This can be seen on the picture below:
Second, they were the first who implemented automatically sensor cleaning.
Now, they are the first who implemented live preview on dSLR photo camera. It has tilt and swivel monitor (just like compact photo cameras have). ofcourse you won't use this feature with your 300mm 2.8 lens, but it [b]is[/b] usefull. Making shots above the crowd, or from the ground level, macro photography - all this will benefit from the new feature.
Congratulations to Olympus!
 | (Electronics) Manufacturer:Olympus Released: |
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