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Digital SLR cameras are indicates by this icon. See the DLSR Basics page for more what this implies. |  |
A camera uses an electronic viewfinder is marked with this icon. SLR cameras never have EVFs. |
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Signifies that a fixed-lens digital camera has more than 10X optical zoom. Some have 20X or more. Most ultra-zoom digital cameras have an EVF. |  |
Signifies that a camera supports an ISO sensitivity of 1600 or more at its full-resolution without up-sampling. This is knows as high-ISO capability. |
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Indicates a camera which has full manual controls including full-manual exposure (M), aperture-priority (A) and shutter-priority (S). Manual focus and various metering modes are also commonly included. |  |
Indicates a custom white-balance function. This can greatly improve color accuracy, specially under mixed and artificial light sources. Otherwise, one must rely on automatic or preset white-balance options. |
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A camera which can capture continuously at least 3 images at 2 FPS while a viewfinder or LCD preview remains usable is marked by this icon. |  |
This icon indicates that an external flash can be attached to a camera. This can be done via a hot-shoe or sync-port (PC). |
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High-quality movies are captured at resolutions above 320x240, typically 640x480. |  |
Low-quality movies are captured at resolutions of 320x240 or less. |
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High-Definition movies are captured at HDTV resolutions. At least 720p (1280x720) and up to 1080p (1920x1080). |  |
Indicates a camera usable for sports-photography. Requires shutter-speeds faster than 1/1500s. |
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Indicates a camera usable for night-photography. This requires shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds. |  |
Cameras which can use both types of Compact Flash memory cards are indicated with this icon. Microdrives are supported too. Note that some cameras do not accept cards over 2 GB regardless of their type. |
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Cameras which can use AA batteries for power are marked by this icon. This is far more flexible than generally expensive proprietary solutions. |  |
A camera which supports Secure Digital memory cards directly is marked with this icon. SDHC cards cannot be used with these cameras, unless a special firmware update is available and successfully installed. |
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Indicates a camera accepts Compact Flash Type I memory cards but not the thicker Type II cards such as Microdrives. |  |
A camera which supports Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards directly is marked with this icon. Cameras which support SDHC cards also support SD cards which are the same size and shape. |
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Indicates a camera accepts xD cards. These cards are proprietary to Fuji and Olympus but are also manufactured by other flash vendors. |  |
A camera which supports Secure Digital Extended Capacity memory cards directly is marked with this icon. Cameras which support SDXC cards also support SDHC and SD cards which are the same size and shape. |
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Indicates a camera accepts Memory Stick Duo cards but not larger Memory Stick cards. These cards are proprietary to Sony but also made by other vendors. |  |
Indicates a camera accept proprietary Sony Memory Sticks. These are the larger type of cards by Sony. |
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A camera which supports Micro Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards directly is marked with this icon. Cameras which support Micro SDHC cards also support Micro SD cards which are the same size and shape. |  |
A camera which supports Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity memory cards directly is marked with this icon. Cameras which support Micro SDXC cards also support Micro SDHC and Micro SD cards which are the same size and shape. |
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Indicates a camera accepts XQD cards. | ||
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Neocamera's full-reviews are indicated by this icon. The reviews are focused on usability, suitability and quality of images produced. |  |
Cameras that have been used at Neocamera, but not long enough for a full-review, are marked with this icon. |
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An excellent camera is shows exceptional image quality for its class. This does not mean it is perfect, or that a lower rating camera may not be more suitable. |  |
A good camera has a few flaws but no major problems with image quality. This cameras also handles reasonably well in terms of ergonomics. |
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Average cameras produce noticeably flawed but reasonable pictures and usually compromise on performance or handling. |  |
Poor cameras tend to produce unacceptably flawed images for the resolutions of their sensors. Performance and handling can also be lacking. |
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Camera has not been rated yet. |  |
GPS is built-in position information is embedded with each photo. |
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Built-in stabilization allows pictures to be taken at lower shutter speeds than would normally be possible while hand-holding a camera. It does so by moving the sensor or a lens element to compensate for camera movements. |  |
Depth-of-field preview improves the accuracy of our perception of depth-of-field through the viewfinder by stopping down the lens aperture to the one that will be used to capture the image. |
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Dust-reduction is a mechanism to reduce the dust accumulated on a camera sensor. Only DSLR cameras need this feature since their sensor can be exposed to dust while changing lenses. |  |
Spot metering evaluates exposure using only a small spot. It is used to determine exposure by choosing what to picture as a mid-tone. |
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Weather-proof cameras are sealed to keep away dust, humidity and light splashing. |  |
Water-proof cameras are capable of being submerged under water without the need for an optional casing. Water-proof cameras are subject to specific limits of depth and duration. |
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Unlimited slow continuous drive measn the camera can shoot at less than 5 FPS, but at least 2 FPS, until the memory card fills up, regardless of its size. |  |
Unlimited fast continuous drive means the camera can sustain 5 FPS or more, until the memory card fills up, regardless of its size. |
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Long duraction slow-speed continuous drive means that the camera can shoot at less than 5 FPS, but at least 2 FPS, for at least 5 seconds. |  |
Long duration high-speed continuous drive means that the camera can sustain 5 FPS or more for at least 5 seconds. |
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Short duraction slow-speed continuous drive means that the camera can shoot at less than 5 FPS, but at least 2 FPS, for less than 5 seconds. |  |
Short duration high-speed continuous drive means that the camera can sustain 5 FPS or more for less than 5 seconds. |
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An extra-large viewfinder (effective size of 0.7 or more) with less than 100% frame coverage. |  |
An extra-large viewfinder (effective size of 0.7 or more) with 100% frame coverage. |
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A large viewfinder (effective size between 0.6 to 0.7 or more) with less than 100% frame coverage. |  |
A large viewfinder (effective size between 0.6 to 0.7) with 100% frame coverage. |
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A medium viewfinder (effective size between 0.5 to 0.6 or more) with less than 100% frame coverage. |  |
A medium viewfinder (effective size between 0.5 to 0.6 or more) with 100% frame coverage. |
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A small viewfinder (effective size 0.5 or less) with less than 100% frame coverage. |  |
DSLR featuring true live-view. Must be exposure-priority display with 100% coverage, white-balance previewed and capable of autofocus. |
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Level that measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level. |  |
Automatic level system which corrects for some degree of tilt to keep the horizon level. |
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A digital camera, as opposed to a lens. |  |
A stereoscopic camera or lens which gives in impression of 3D. |
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A lens, as opposed to a camera. Mountable on a compatible camera such as a DSLR or ILC. |  |
Optical Image Stabilization built into a lens. Some cameras provide this in the body instead which benefits all lenses. |
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A lens that zooms optically by changing its focal-length. Can be constant-aperture which means that the widest aperture remains the same accross the zoom range. |  |
A lens that does not zoom. It has a fixed focal length. |
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Normal lenses are rectilinear, the are designed to show straight lines as straight lines. |  |
A fisheye lens renders a view where straight lines appear curved except if they pass through the center. Can produce a rectangular or circular image. |
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Lens capable of macro photography with a reproduction ratio of at least 1:1. | ||
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New Cameras & Lenses
Sony NEX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS
Stabilized
Sony E Mount Zoom
2012-05-17
Sony Alpha 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony Alpha Mount Zoom
2012-05-17
Sony Alpha NEX-F3
16 Megapixels SLD
Sony E Lens Mount
2012-05-17
Sony Alpha SLT-A37
16 Megapixels SLD
Sony Alpha Lens Mount
Built-in Stabilization
2012-05-17
Fuji Finepix XP170
14 Megapixels Fixed Lens
5X Wide Optical Zoom
Built-in Stabilization
Waterproof to 10m
2012-05-09
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
12 Megapixels Ultra Compact
4X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom
Built-in Stabilization
Waterproof to 12m
2012-05-08
Updates
2012.05.18
Nikon D3200 Review
24 MP Entry-Level DSLR from Nikon. Shoots full 1080p HD video with external stereo sound.
2012.05.12
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review
22 MP Full-frame DSLR with 61-Point AF, ISO 50-102400, 4 FPS drive and full 1080p HD video capture.
2012.05.02
Photography for Kids! Book Review
Book review of Photography for Kidz! by Micheal Ebert and Sandra Abend.
2012.04.16
Nikon Coolpix P510 Review
42X Optical zoom packed with a 16 MP high-speed CMOS sensor capable of full 1080p HD video with stereo sound. Features dual control-dials and zoom-controllers.
2012.03.12
Olympus PEN E-PM1 Review
Small and light Micro Four-Thirds mirrorless camera with 12 megapixels, 4 FPS continuous drive and full 1080p HD video capture with stereo sound.
2012.02.22
2012 Photography Computer Buying Guide
New Digital Photography Buying Guide for 2012.
2012.01.27
Fuji X-S1 Review
Fuji flagship ultra-zoom with 26X mechanical lens, 12 MP EXR sensor, 7 FPS drive and full manual controls.
2012.01.16
Fuji Finepix X10 Review
Premium compact with a bright 28-112mm F/2-2.8 4X mechanical optical zoom lens, an optical viewfinder, hot-shoe and RAW support.
2011.12.21
NIkon Coolpix P7100 Review
Flagship premium compact with triple control-dials, hot-shoe, stereo audio input and a 7X wide-angle optical zoom.
2011.11.28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Review
12 megapixels ultra-zoom with a 24X ultra-wide-angle lens, 1080p video with stereo sound and 3.7 FPS drive.
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