BEST DIGITAL CAMERA

Olympus E 620

noreply@blogger.com (CURRENT PHOTO CONTEST) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:22:00 +0000

Olympus E 620 Best Features

Megapixel 12.3
12.3 MP Live MOS sensor and the TruePic III+ image processing engine to provide accurate color fidelity, sharp detail, professional picture quality, and overall superior performance. The sensor delivers excellent dynamic range and a state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to reduce noise and capture fine image details in both highlight and shadow areas.

[+] Image Stabilization
IN BODY IMAGE STABILIZATION (3 MODES). The E-620 features In-body Image Stabilization. That means you can use any Four Thirds lens, from wide-angle to telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the shooting situation, even in low light situations. With the E-620, you can compensate for camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps.

Dust proof sensor
The Olympus dust reduction system is an industry first and a proven technology. Every time you turn on the E-620, our Supersonic Wave Filter™ — located between the shutter and the image sensor — silently vibrates an amazing 30,000 times per second. Dust will no longer get between you and a great shot.

LIVE VIEW AND AF: ELEVEN POINT IMAGER AUTO FOCUS
In Live View the E-620 uses the advanced Autofocus technology of the E-30 with 11 dedicated AF points for fast and accurate focus.

[+] SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY
Shadow Adjustment Technology compensates for extreme contrast when shadowed areas lack visible detail. Shadow Adjustment Technology adjusts the exposure in the shadows while retaining all the detail in the bright areas.

Additional features/specification

FACE DETECTION (8 FACES)
Face Detection reduces the chance of blurred subjects in photography by distinguishing between people’s faces and the background.

AF system
TTL phase-difference detection system Contrast detection system (with 25mm f2.8, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, 40-150mm f4.0-5.6, 9-18mm f4.0-5.6, 14-54mm f2.8-3.5II)

Metering system - TTL open-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multipattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)

Range EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100) Effective compensation range Approx. 4EV steps (in maximum effect)

Shutter speed: range 2 - 1/4000 sec. ISO

Sensitivity : AUTO: ISO 200 - 3200 (customizable, Default 200-800) / Manual ISO 100 - 3200, 1/3 or 1 EV steps

Exposure compensation: ±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable

Image Type: [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels

Focusing point: 7 points AF

White Balance: Preset white balance, CWB (Kelvin setting).

Sequential shooting speed: Approx. 4 frames/sec. in sequential shooting H, 1 to 3 fps selectable in sequential shooting L.

Viewfinder: Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder, Field of view Approx. 95% .

Flash: In built flash, Wireless flash control available.

Canon 450 Xsi

noreply@blogger.com (CURRENT PHOTO CONTEST) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:22:00 +0000

Canon 450 Xsi Best Feature

Megapixel: 12.2
DIGIC III Image Processor: 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC III Image Processor, 14-bit conversion for smooth tone, gradations, extensive noise reduction technology, and new Auto Optimization for superior highlight-shadow control

Built-in image sensor cleaning
Dust that settles on the sensor surface is removed using ultrasonic vibration. This Self Cleaning Sensor Unit routine is automatically activated whenever the camera is powered on or off. (It can also be manually activated.)

Live View
The EOS Rebel XSi has a huge, bright 3.0-inch TFT LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and a viewing angle of 170°. Live View Function enables you to view your subjects directly on the huge 3.0-inch LCD monitor. It’s easy to magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus.

Continuous shooting
It It can shoot up to 3.5 frames per second, in bursts of 53 JPEGs or 6 RAW files, so you’ll never, ever miss a shot.

Additional feature/ specification

ISO Speed: 100-1600

Exposure Compensation: Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

AF Points: 9 AF points Metering Range: EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)

Image Type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG, RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording provided.

Viewfinder: Eye-level pentamirror, Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%.

Flash: Retractable, auto pop-up flash

Maximum Burst: JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6, RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4 LCD Display:

TFT color liquid-crystal monitor

Pentax K20D

noreply@blogger.com (CURRENT PHOTO CONTEST) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:10:00 +0000

Features

Megapixel 14.6
14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor offers superior image resolution with maximum control over noise.

Image Stabilization
PENTAX-developed body-based Shake Reduction With body-based Shake Reduction, the PENTAX SLR system will stabilize your shots, providing maximum flexibility with no compromise in optical quality.

Dustproof sensor
DDustproof, weather-resistant body The PENTAX K20D body has 72 seals to reliably protect the inner components against humidity, moisture and dust particles.

Additional specification

Sensor: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system;
Size - 23.4 x 15.6mm; Color depth - 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW;
Effective pixels - 14.6 MP; Total pixels - 15.1 MP.

Focus System: TTL phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII).
Focus modes -
AF Single (w/focus lock),
AF Continuous, Manual;
Focus point adjustment - Auto, User-selectable, Center; AF assist - YES, via built-in flash

Shutter speed - 1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb available

ISO Range: Auto - 100-3200 ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400.

Metering System:Type – TTL open-aperture, 16 segment metering;
Sensitivity range - EV 0-21 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4);
Multi-segment - YES, 16 segments;
Center weighted - YES; Spot - YES.

Exposure compensation - +/- 3EV (1/2 steps), +/- 2EV (1/3 steps);

Exposure lock - YES; Exposure
bracketing - YES, 3 or 5 frames, up to +/- 2EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)

File Formats: Still - RAW PEF/DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III

Viewfinder: Pentaprism;
Coverage (field of view) - 95%; Magnification - 0.95x (w/ 50mm f/1.4 at infinity).

White Balance* Auto preset modes;
Manual mode(s) - YES * WB fine adjustment available Flash :

Built in Retractable P-TTL popup flash; Guide number - 13 (100/m); Coverage - 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm).

LCD Monitor:Type - 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor