Nikon D5300 DSLR

Nikon D5300 was announced last October(2013) to replace the D5200, which is the company's first DSLR with built-in WiFi.  The camera features a DX-format 24.2 megapixel sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor.  The sensor does not have the traditional optical low-pass filter in order to gain better sharpness and resolution from both photos and videos. D5300 incorporates a 3.2" 1,037k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor and can take full HD 1080p video recording at 60 fps.  The camera allows continuous shooting up to 5 fps with 39-Point multi-cam 4800DX AF Sensor.  Its sensitivity can expand to sensitivity to ISO 25600. The kit lens is NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens.

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Nikon D3300 DSLR

Nikon announces the D3300 DSLR at 2014 CES.  Nikon makes it smaller with improvement.  The camera features a 24MP sensor that will shoot at up to 5 fps and its ISO can be bumped to 12,800.  In addition, the camera features a Expeed 4 image processor with  3.0" 921k-Dot LCD Monitor. The camera does not have optical low-pass filter to provide as much resolution as possible from the relatively small pixels.  The camera can take full HD1080p video recording.  Other features include:

• 11-Point Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor
• Expandable ISO 25600 and 5 fps Shooting
• Easy Panorama Mode and Guide Mode
• Compatible with WU-1a Wireless Adapter
• DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Lens

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Nikon New Full Frame Retro Style DSLR - Nikon DF

Nikon announce the new full frame retro style dslr Nikon DF.  It has the features:

• 16.2MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED 3 Image Processor
• 3.2" 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
• Optical Glass Pentaprism Viewfinder
• Dedicated Still Image Only Camera
• Mechanical Exposure Control Dials
• Multi-CAM 4800 AF Sensor with 39 Points
• Expandable Sensitivity: ISO 50-204800
• Continuous Shooting up to 5.5 fps
• Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body

Nikon DF DSLR

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Top 5 DSLR Sales in UK

Top 5 DSLR Sales in Japan in accordance with DSLRphoto.com as at April 21, 2013.

Rank		Camera Description		Price
1			Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	$579.00
2			Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS with 18-135mm EF-S IS STM Lens	$749.00
3			Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS with 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens	$749.00
4			Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black)	$304.00
5			Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS with 3.0

Top 5 DSLR in US

In accordance with dslrphoto.com, the top 5 sales DSLRs in US as at April 10 2013 are:

Rank		Camera Description
1			Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
2			Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS with 18-135mm EF-S IS STM Lens
3			Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS with 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens
4			Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black)
5			Nikon D3100 14.2MP with 18

Top 5 Sales Ranking DSLRs in UK

According to dslrphoto.com, the top 5 sales ranking DSLRs are:

Rank		Camera Description		Price (US$)
1			Nikon D3100 with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (14.2MP) 3 inch LCD	$329.00
2			Canon EOS 1100D (T3) (inc. 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 DC III Lens Kit)	$304.00
3			Nikon D5100 with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (16.2MP) 3 inch LCD	N/A
4			Canon EOS 600D (T3i) (inc. 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens Kit)	$579.00
5			Nikon D7000 Body Only (16.2MP) 3 inch LCD

Top 5 DSLR Sales Ranking in US

According to dslrphoto.com, the top 5 sales DSLR in US as at October 17 are:

Rank		Camera Description		Price (US$)
1			Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor Full-HD Movie Mode	$579.00
2			Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens	N/A
3			Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black)	$304.00
4			Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS with 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens	$799.99
5			Nikon D3100 14.2MP with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Sony 50 Mega Pixel Full Frame DSLR Rumour???

Rumors from the web that Sony will release a 50 mega pixel (or 36) full frame DSLR between May and June, 2013. This camera is currently in process of development. (Source: Sonyalpharumors). It will replace the a99.

Top 5 Digital SLR Cameras Sales Ranking in US as at August 31

In accordance with In accordance with dslrphoto (Source: http://www.dslrphoto.com), the top 5 sales ranking DSLR camera in US are stated as follows:

Rank		Camera Description		Price (US$)
1			Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor Full-HD Movie Mode with 3.0-Inch Cl...	$539.00
2			Nikon D3100 14.2MP with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens	$349.00
3			Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black)	$314.00
4			Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens	N/A
5			Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)	$1,011.95

Recent Top 5 lens in Japan

Read an article about top 5 interchangeable lens in Japan a few days ago with brief detail.  Hence, I did some research about these lens and post it here:

1. Canon EF 50 F1.8 II 

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture	50mm 1:1.8
Lens Construction	6 elements in 5 groups
Diagonal Angle of View	46°
Focus Adjustment	Overall linear extension system with Micromotor
Closest Focusing Distance	0.45m / 1.5 ft.
Filter Size	52mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight	2.7" x 1.6", 4.6 oz. / 68.2 x 41.0mm, 130g

Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Lens

2. Olympus M.ZD 45/1.8

Mount Standard  Micro Four Thirds System Standard Focal Length  45mm      35mm Equivalent Focal Length  90mm Lens Construction  9 Elements in 8 Groups        2 E-HR lenses Angle of View  27 Degree AF System  High-speed Imager AF(MSC) Closest Focusing Distance  0.5m Maximum Image Magnification  0.11x      35mm Equivalent Max. Image Magnification       0.22x Minimum Field Size   118 x 157 mm Number of Blades  7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm) Maximum Aperture  f1.8 Minimum Aperture  f22 Filter Size  Diameter 37mm Dimensions  Diameter 56 x 46mm Weight  116g
Olympus M.ZD 45/1.8 Lens

3. Nikon AF-S DX 35/1.8G

• Mount Type  Nikon F-Bayonet
• Focal Length 35mm
• Maximum Aperture f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture f/22
• Autofocus
  Yes
• AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
  Yes
• Minimum Focus Distance
  0.98 ft. (0.3m)
• Focus Mode
  Auto
  Manual
  Auto/Manual
• Filter Size
  52mm
• Accepts Filter Type
  Screw-on

Nikon AF-S DX 35/1.8G

4. Canon EF 40/F2.8 STM

• Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 40mm, 1:2.8
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Diagonal Angle of View: 57 degrees 30'
• Focus Adjustment: Inner Focusing System
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.98 ft./0.3m
• Filter Diameter: 52mm
• Max. Diameter x Length: 2.7 x 0.9 inch, 4.6 oz. / 68.2 x 22.8mm
• Weight: 130g

Canon EF 40/F2.8 STM Lens

5. Panasonic 45-175/F4.5-5.6  ASPH/Power OIS

• Lens Construction: 14 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical lenses , 2 ED lens)
• Nano Surface Coating: Yes
• Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
• Optical Image Stabilizer: POWER OIS
• Focal Length: f=45-175mm (35mm camera equivalent 90-350mm)
• Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
• Aperture Range: F4.0(Wide) - F5.6(TELE)
• Minimum Aperture: F22
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.9m / 3.0ft
• Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.2x / 0.4x (35mm camera equivalent)
• Diagonal Angle of View: 27°(Wide) to 7.1°(TELE)
• Filter Size: 46mm / 1.8in
• Max. Diameter: 61.6mm / 2.4in
• Overall Length: Approx. 90.0mm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) / 3.5in
• Weight: Approx. 210g / 7.4oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)
• Standard Accessories: Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens storage bag, Lens hood
• Others: Electric zoom lever, Manual focus ring, Manual zoom ring

Panasonic 45-175/F4.5-5.6  ASPH/Power OIS Lens

Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera

Introduction

The Nikon D3200 digital camera has  is  newly designed 24.2 megapixel DX-format APS-C sensor.  This model replaces the popular entry level Nikon D3100 DSLR. D3200 DSLR has Full HD (1080p) movie recording, in-camera tutorials and much more. Nikon claims that D3200 captures sharper and richer images using the new sensor.The built in tutorials help users to learn the camera's key features and controls while shooting. It has a choice of Scene Modes like Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Close up and more to preset the setting for taking the best pictures. In Live View, Scene Auto Selector automatically sets the D3200 for the most suitable Scene Mode for the situation. The kit lens is a  AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55m. Optional  WU-1a  wireless mobile adapter can automatically send photo to smartphone. Suggested retail price is CAD$619.95.

Nikon D3200 DSLR Digital Camera

Features

• Type
  Single-lens reflex digital camera
• Lens Mount
  Nikon F bayonet mount
• Picture Angle
  Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
• Effective Pixels
  24.2 million
• Sensor Size
  23.2mm x 15.4mm
• Image Sensor Format
  DX
• Image Sensor Type
  CMOS
• Total Pixels
  24.7 million
• Dust-reduction system
  Image sensor cleaning
• Image Area (pixels)
  DX-format
  (L) 6,016 × 4,000
  (M) 4,512 × 3,000
  (S) 3,008 × 2,000
  
• File Format Still Images
  Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
  JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
  NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
• Picture Control
  Landscape
  Monochrome
  Neutral
  Portrait
  Selected Picture Control can be Modified
  Standard
  Vivid
• Storage Media
  SD
  SDHC
  SDXC
• Card Slot
  1 Secure Digital (SD)
• File System
  Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
  DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
  EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
  
  

What types (DSLR Camera, Point and Shot Digital Camera or Mirrorless Digital Camera) of cameras you want?

Have you ever thought about what kind of digital camera is good for you?   By and large, there are three types of camera you can consider, namely:

1. Point and Shot digital camera
2. Micro 4/3 digital Cameras (or Mirrorless camera)
3. Digital Single Reflex Camera (DSLR camera)

Point and Shot Digital Camera 
In general point and shot digital camera is quite inexpensive now and small to carry.  If you only use it for posting to web or viewing with computer or printing 4R size picture, it may be your cup of tea.  Usually, this camera is not good for night shoot or using ISO higher than 200.  See Point and Shot Camera

Micro 4/3 Digital Camera and Mirrorless Digital Camera
Mirrorless camera pack a entry level  DSLR sensor (APSC) into a body smaller than digital single reflex camera.  Micro 4/3 is even smaller because it use a smaller sensor (60% of APSC) comparable to the frame size of 110 film. Micro 4/3 is a standard set by Kodak, Panasonic and Olympus.  If you want a better quality for picture that is acceptable using ISO 800 or even at ISO1600 depending on quality and size of the sensor, this kind of camera may be good for you. The micro 4/3 or mirrorless camera is still quite portable and can change different focal length lens.  See Mirrorless Camera.

Digital Single Reflex Camera (DSLR Camera)
If you want to become amateur pro or professional photographer, you may consider this type of bulky, heavy and lens interchangeable digital camera. DSLR camera may provide better picture quality and some of them can take pictures with ISO more than 3200 without noise.  See Affordable DSLR Camera.

In Short, as long as you had a brand name (i.e. Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, Sony etc) digital camera which suits your purpose and budget, you would be able to take quite a good pictures. Though, in general a good picture depends on quality of the camera and skill of the photographer.  The most important is to use whatever camera you have now, follow you heart and go out to record what you seen and feel it with your camera.  Enjoy it and Cheers!

Sony a37 new entry level DSLR Camera

Sony new a37 is an entry level dslr replacing a35. The 16-megapixel Alpha SLT-A37 is the new entry level model in Sony's translucent-mirror SLT line. 

Sony a37 Features: 16.1MP, Translucent Mirror Technology™, ISO 16000 sensitivity, 1080/60i/24p Full AVCHD™ video, up to 7 fps, Auto Portrait Framing, Tru-finder™ electronic viewfinder, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens

Price: CAD$599.

                                                 Sony a37 DSLR Camera

Sony a37 Official Commercial

Sony a37 Hand On Review:

Sony a57 review
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Which DSLR Camera should I select? Canon T4i DSLR Camera vs Sony A57 vs Nikon D3100

DPReview conducted an  an interesting comparison of Canon T4i/EOS 650D Digital Camera, Sony a57  DSLR Camera and Nikon D5100 . Sony a57 DSLR camera is the winner in accordance to the comparison. Click here for the comparison and enjoy the reading.

Canon EOS 650d/T4i DSLR Digital Camera

Sony a57 DSLR Digital Camera

Nikon D5100 DSLR Digital Camera

Conclusion of the Comparison
Sony a57 DSLR camera is the winner in accordance to the comparison.

Related Reviews Link and/Or Information
Canon T4i information

Camera lab rated Canon T4i as "highly recommended". (Click here for details)
Scores :88%
Build quality:  17 / 20
Image quality:  18 / 20
Handling: 18 / 20
Specification: 18 / 20
Value: 17 / 20


Sony alpha 57 (a57) reviewed by Photographyblog with rating of "Highly Recommended"

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	4
Image Quality	4.5
Value for money	4.5

Nikon D5100 reviewed by Photographyblog with rating of "Highly Recommended"

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4.5
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	4
Image Quality	5
Value for money	4.5

Interesting Review of Sony A57 DSLR by DigitalRev