Cameras

Find out about the latest Nikon, the greatest Sony or whatever camera you have or aspire to have. Be it still camera or video camera or even as the boundaries blur, phone camera!!

838309 canon eos 100d dslr digital camerCanon EOS 100D

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 17 Dec 2014
Perhaps a strange time of year to be sent a DSLR unit with a 55-250mm lens as this requires either very large rooms or outside use to get the best from it, however so far the weather has been kind and my short time with it was productive.

837849 Canon LEGRIA Mini X CamcordeCanon Legria mini X

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 1 Dec 2014
Most cameras that I review are still units that have the ability to take movies. This is almost the reverse being a unit most likely to be used to take video but it can also take still shots however this is fixed to one of two fixed distance focuses.

837336 samsung nx mini compact digital camerSamsung NX Mini Camera

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 23 Nov 2014
Certainly a small unit, it has a changeable lens but is not in my mind a DSLR unit. In fact my first thoughts on taking it out of the box would not have made pleasant reading but after sorting the problems, I grew to like – verging on - love the Samsung NX Mini digital camera.

836983 Olympus Stylus Tough TG 850 Digital Compact CamerOlympus Tough

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 5 Nov 2014
I normally think of Olympus as a manufacturer of removable lens cameras which normally makes then larger than pocket size. Here a unit that will easily fit in a pocket and also one that can survive the odd drop or immersion in water.

836979 Canon IXUS 155 compact digital camerCanon IXUS 155

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 31 Oct 2014
Canon make two ranges of small cameras the very tiny – but powerful – IXUS and the slightly larger – but a lot smaller than they used to be – PowerShot. Here an IXUS offering don’t dismiss it because it’s small as it’s still a very good camera.
This is a camera as it has a conventional lens, flash, and shutter release; however it is also an Android unit that does everything that such unit’s do, so maybe someone needs to create another word to describe a camera with extra features.

835108 autographer wearable camerCamera from Autographer

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 17 Aug 2014
Most of us have two hands but often for taking photographs – especially selfies – another would be useful. So here something from Autograph designed for that purpose among others, not another hand but mounts that leaves your hands free.

834439 canon eos100D DSLR camerCanon DSLR EOS100D

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 18 Jul 2014
It is a rare treat for me to get a DSLR unit in for review. This is one of the few occasions I can persuade Canons PR to send me one rather than their choice which is usually a pocket unit. These are still good units but for a different market.

834164 PowerShot SX600 HS Compact Digital CamerCanon PowerShot SX600

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 27 June 2014
The PowerShot SX600 is a powerful pocket camera from Canon. This offering is small in size, runs on a solid rechargeable battery and has a huge 18x optical zoom, 16MP image capture as well as being able to take full HD movies at the touch of a button.

821398 Ricoh WG 4 GPS Waterproof Digital CamerRicoh Digital Camera WG-4

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 6 June 2014
This is a small digital camera that can be used in ‘Auto’ mode to give you nice images, however should you want more then it can also help you learn and set you on your way to capturing great images should you wish to progress.

790666 samsung galaxy s4 zooSamsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 30 Apr 2014
My first task here is to find a category to place this in. It could be computers, PDAs, Phones or the one I choose Cameras. The reason is it has a proper lens and 10x optical zoom but it is also an Android device doing all that does as well.

790662 Canon LEGRIA mini   HD CamcordeCanon Legria Mini

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 23 Apr 2014
A rather different Camcorder in that it is very slim and fits easily in the palm of the hand. There are various angles to have the screen so you can capture images from various positions. There are two shooting modes one normal and one almost fish eye like.

780777 Canon PIXMA MX395 All In One Colour PrinteCanon Pixma MX390

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 4 Apr 2014
This is a small inkjet all in one unit. That means not only can it print, but it can also scan, copy and for those who still need it fax. It also has the ability to print from memory stick and even to scan to memory stick if the PC is not available.

774347 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Compact Digital CamerCanon PowerShot SX270HS

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 28 Mar 2014
Cameras that fit in a pocket or purse are often considered only for novices, not so this offering from Canon. The SX270HS is a member of the PowerShot range which used to be larger until they swapped to using solid batteries. Now it’s only the size that's small.

774346 Ricoh HZ15 Digital CamerRicoh HZ15 Digital Camera

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 26 Mar 2014
The Ricoh HZ15 is a small digital camera from a brand that is both Pentax and Ricoh as they are now one company. A lot of people think of Ricoh for printers but cameras are also their thing both digital and DSLR. Here one to fit into a small pocket or purse.

765728 Canon PowerShot S120 Compact Digital CamerCanon PowerShot S120

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 5 Mar 2014
The PowerShot range from Canon has lost its bulk now they come with a solid battery, so it will easily fit into a pocket, do not however fall into the trap of thinking this is not a powerful unit. It can take excellent pictures with little input from you.

765727 Y cam YCHMI01 HomeMonitor Indoor   Wi Fi Wireless Video Monitoring CamerY-Cam Home Monitor

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 3 Mar 2014
I have looked at several home monitor solutions here is a very well priced solution and it is easy to setup and install. So for added security at a low price this solution from Y-Cam could well be at a price that cannot be turned down.

760892 pentax k3 digital dslPentax K-3 DSLR

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 17 Feb 2014
The Pentax K3 is a weighty and powerful 24M pixel DSLR unit. I was sent the body and a 18-135mm lens. It went on my various journeys for several weeks, so not only did I get my normal range of test shots but some interesting Landscape offerings.

752563 Sony DSCHX50 Compact Digital CamerSony CyberShot HX50

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 15 Jan 2014
It's been a while since I have had an opportunity to look at one of the excellent Cyber Shot range; in fact from memory the last Sony offering I told you about was the NEX6L almost a year ago. Here a fixed lens offering to fit into your pocket.

747738 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS CamerCanon PowerShot SX510HS

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 8 Jan 2014
Not a DSLR and not a Digital Camera this is one of an increasing range of what are called ‘Bridge Units’, or in layman's terms a Digital Camera with a lot of DSLR features without it having a removable lens, so this is not a total novices unit

738565 ion air pro 3 wearable hd video camerAn Action Camera

Published in Cameras by mfereday on 21 Dec 2013
A trip to the London-based version of the Gadget Show introduced me to a product designed for those far more energetic than myself.

737593 Pentax K 50 DSLR CamerPentax K-50

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 13 Dec 2013
This is quite a meaty DSLR kit unit, however for me a little spoilt by its white colour, while this may be being picky – again – it does draw attention to the unit and if you are taking images in a ‘less savoury area’ it could mean you are targeted.

737587 Canon IXUS 140 compact digital camerCanon Ixus 140

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 2 Dec 2013
The Ixus units are perhaps the best small camera range on the market, and while some may scoff – the size is everything group – just examine the results with any similar costing camera on the market and the results will show.

731820 Canon Power Shot G15 CamerCanon PowerShot G15

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 20 Nov 2013
While this is a Digital Camera it makes an excellent bridge unit for those intending to make the jump to a DSLR unit as it has that rarely seen item a viewfinder as well as a decent TFT screen so all groups are catered for.

Aldi 16GB Digital Camera

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 15 Nov 2013
This Maginon Digital Camera goes on sale in Aldi stores on Sunday, as with almost all of these offers when it’s gone there are no more. This is an ideal Xmas present and rather than having to then purchase an SD card and case both are supplied in the box.
Two small cameras with subtle differences to give you security when in and when away from your home, you can view content on a PC or Mac or on a mobile device, you can even have movement alerts sent in an email to you.

721683 pentax WG 3 Waterproof Digital CamerPentax Digital Camera WG-3

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 23 Oct 2013
Having recently tried other digital cameras designed for those who photograph underwater I did not expect too many surprises from the Pentax WG-3. Here in the introduction I can say that I was wrong, very wrong, as it has two features I have never seen before.

721675 Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Compact Digital CamerCanon PowerShot SX280

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 16 Oct 2013
This has 20x optical zoom and its added weight is well distributed to make it holdable even with a substantial amount of zoom. While some may consider that 12.1MP is a little ‘small’ it is all down to the quality of the CMOS chip.

707038 canon powershot D20 compact waterproof camerCanon PowerShot D20

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 4 Sep 2013
Slightly different to most Power Shot offerings as this is waterproof, it still however has all the normal facilities and enhancements of a standard digital camera but in this case getting it wet will not be a disaster at least in the short term.

707019 iON Air Pro Sports Action Camera CamcordeAir Pro 2 from ION

Published in Cameras by paul_smart on 25 Aug 2013
This is a high quality digital camera that records with a 14MP sensor, it is intended for use for people who do things of a daredevil nature in the open air, as such it can be strapped to a helmet while these deeds are being performed.