Leica V-Lux 40

September 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Leica V-Lux 40 is an elegantly designed travel camera with a high-quality 20x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens. This 4.3-86 mm f/3.3-6.4 ASPH lens is a real masterpiece. The entire 20x zoom range is available during movie recording.

The legendary optical performance of Leica is paired with the new 15.3 MP (14.1 effective MP) 1/2.33″ CMOS sensor. Thanks to these features, the Leica V-Lux V40 is the perfect companion for those who want to be always close to the action.

The Leica V-Lux 40 can capture movies at up to 1920 x 1080 resolution using AVCHD or MPEG-4 compression. The audio quality is ensured thanks to integrated stereo microphone with built-in wind-noise filter. This versatile travel camera also features a 3″ touch-sensitive LCD screen with a resolution of 460,000 dots, an integrated GPS, image stabilization and up to 3200 ISO sensitivity.

The control elements of the Leica V-Lux 40 are ergonomically positioned and logically aranged, and ensure intuitive handling of the camera even by beginners photographers. The design is dominated by classic black, with chromed elements which gives the camera an refined and elegant look.

Leiga V-Lux 40 photo

 

Leica V-Lux40 specifications:

  • Lens: Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 12 elements in 10 groups
  • Aperture: f/3.6-6.4
  • Zoom: 20x optical, 4x digital
  • Sensor: 1/2.33″ CMOS, 14.1 effective MP
  • Sensitivity: ISO 100 – 3200
  • LCD Monitor: 3.0″, 460k dot TFT-LCD touch screen
  • Storage: SD/ SDHC/ SDXC memory card
  • Connectivity: Mini HDMI (type C), USB 2.0, A/V

Leica V-Lux 40 travel camera

 

Leica V-Lux 40 reviews:

Full Leica V-Lux 40 reviews are not available yet. However, you can find the full specs of V-Lux 40 and you can read some short review on pocketlint.com and bhphotovideo.com websites.

V-Lux V40 with high-performance Leica lens

 

Leica V-Lux 40 controls detail

 

Leica V-Lux 40

 

Leica V-Lux 40 monitor LCD

 

Leica V-Lux 40 photo

 

Leica V-Lux 40 with case

 

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Canon Vixia HF R300

September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Canon Vixia HF R300 is a budget-friendly Full HD camcorder that offers the ideal combination of price and performance. The HF R300 records in 1920 x 1080 high definition and has an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot that supports up to 64 GB. With 64 GB SDXC card this camera can records almost 34 hours of SD video at the LP quality or almost 24 hours of HD video. Canon HF R300 captures video in AVCHD (for best 1080p image quality) or MP4 (limited to 720p, but MP4 is convenient because all modern device can play it back).

The Canon Vixia HF R300 has a new and more sensitive 3.28 CMOS image sensor and also has the Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor. All new for Canon HF R300 (and for all R-series models too) is Intelligent IS with Optical Image Stabilization that allows the camcorder to automatically switch between stabilization modes for optimal image quality while recording.

The Canon HF R300 also features a genuine Canon HD video lens with 51x Advanced Zoom, a 3.0-inch flat touchscreen LCD monitor, microphone terminal with manual audio level control and a lot of other great features.

Canon HF R300

Canon HF R300 camcorder

 

Canon Vixia HF R300 specifications:

  •  Image sensor: 1/4.85″ CMOS, 3.28 MP
  • Video Recording System: AVCHD/ MPEG-4
  • Zoom: 51x Advanced/ 32x optical/ 1020 Digital
  • Image Stabilizations: Optical System (Lens-Shift System)
  • LCD Screen: 3.0-inch widescreen Colour Touch Panel LCD, aprox. 230,000 dots
  • Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC/ memory card
  • Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB; Compozite (output); Mini HDMI connector

 

Canon Vixia HF R300 LCD detail

The LCD of Canon Vixia HF R300

 

 

Canon Vixia HF R300 reviews :

For now, Canon Vixia HF R300’s review from experts are not available. However, you can read some opinions about design and performance of Canon HF R300 on pcmag.com website.

 

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Sony Cyber-shot HX200V

September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Sony Cyber-shot HX200V is a superzoom bridge camera that has the grip and styling of a DSLR. This camera offers a 30x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens, built-in GPRS with a compass and an 18.2 MP EXMOR R CMOS sensor.

The Sony HX200V has also a tilting 3″ LCD screen, an electronic viewfinder, the Active 3-way Optical Image Stabilization and BIONZ image processor. Other key features of Sony HX200V include 1920×1080 50p Full HD video recording with stereo sound, 3D still images, ISO range of 100-12800 and a range of Picture Effects.

The build and finish of HX200V is of high quality, with various DSLR-like controls and dials. The HX200V is designed for the more active shooter with need for a better grip than that of a traditional point-and-shoot.

Sony Cyber-shot HX200V

 

Sony Cyber-shot HX200V specifications:

  • Sensor: 1/2.3″ Exmor R CMOS sensor, 18.2 effective MP
  • Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, 11 elements in 10 groups
  • Optical zoom: 30x
  • Sensitivity: ISO 100 – 12800
  • Display: LCD 3″ XtraFine, 921k dots
  • Storage: Memory Stick Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
  • Connectivity: mini HDMI, micro USB

 

Sony HX200V

 

Sony Cyber-shot HX200V reviews:

The backlight correction HDR (high dynamic range) feature combines three exposures and puts them into a single image with much improved dynamic range. The Sony HX200V shoots the burst quickly that a tripod is not needed. More about such details you can learn from the Sony Cyber-shot HX200V review on dpreview.com website.

The experts from techradar.com notes that the EVF of HX200V has a built-in eye sensor that activates the display when it detects the pupil of the eye, and turn it off when you move away.

Another short Sony HX200V review comes from whatdigitalcamera.com website. You can read on this website more details about design, features and performance of Sony HX200V.

Sony HX200V lens detail

 

The Sony HX200V offers the impressively broad light sensitivity range option of captures between ISO 100 and ISO 12800. This camera offers an incredibly versatile focal range and handled chromatic aberrations well, with some purple fringing present around the edges of objects in high-contrast situations. You can learn more about image quality if you read the Sony HX200V review from photographyblog.com website. The experts of this website conclude:

 As an all in one with ‘DSLR lite’ style handling that really does offer most, if not all, of what you need – and delivers consistently high image quality – the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V takes some beating if a big zoom really is chief among your imaging requirements.

 

Video quality is good in the HX200V. The one touch video button initiates capture promptly. The microphone can be sensitive to wind noise but there is a wind cut feature that may be enabled. More about these things you can find on digitalcamerareview.com.

Sony HX200V detail

 

Controls detail of Sony HX200V

 

image detail of HX200V

 

Sony HX200V superzoom camera

 

Sony Cyber-shot HX200V detail

 

Carl Zeiss lens of Sony HX200V

 

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