Leica is not exactly every photographer’s cup of coffee but for the undiscriminating – this brand offers some very interesting all-in-one camera capable of taking creative stills and high quality videos. Their latest offering is the new LEICA V-LUX 3 – a compact digital camera loaded with features and expansion options. Just like a DSLR, this digital camera can use a wide range of lens including the Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5 – a 108 mm f/2.8 – 5.2 ASPH. 24x super-telephoto zoom lens. This lens is capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths comparable to 25–600 mm in 35 mm format. On the other hand, V-Lux 3’s powerful new 12.1 megapixels (MP) CMOS image sensor is capable of capturing images in high resolution and quality in both high and low speeds. By combining powerful zoom with a 12.1 MP sensor, Leica managed to produce a truly versatile camera that’s ideal for shooting or recording landscapes, architecture, sport, travel, still portraits or wildlife.
Those are just the tip of the iceberg – the Leica V-Lux 3 also has one of the fastest burst modes in its class, it can continuously shoot at 12 frames per second (fps) at full resolution or 60 fps at 3.5 MP. A wide range of video functions is also made available for this model. It can record full HD videos in AVCHD format at 60 fps. Recordings can also be done in MP4 format for easier sharing with mobile phones or the web. A stereo microphone with electronic and noise filter is also included for quality audio.
The user interface of the camera and shot previews are displayed on a 3-inch 460,000-pixel LCD screen. The screen can be twisted into different angles to help the photographer shoot at difficult positions. Another great feature is the integrated lightweight handgrip and carefully lain controls that offer ease of operation.
You can also check out the previous version LEICA V-LUX 2 and other accessories here.
If you still need a greater zoom range when taking photos, then you should be grateful because the PENTAX Optio RZ18 is now here to let you capture images 18 times closer. This zoom range is equivalent to 25-450mm with extra wide angle lens that can capture clear images whether near or far. To maintain quality images on large prints or demanding image cropping, the RZ18 has a high resolution 16 megapixel sensor. There is also an advanced 9-point autofocus with a 4cm super macro mode plus an automatic shooting mode like Auto Picture and scene modes for that excellent camera work. Aside from the digital camera’s multiple PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) image stabilization options, the face detection includes a special pet recognition feature. The camera can record images in JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PIM III formats, videos in AVI (Motion JPG), and Sound in WAV (PCM) and Monaural. Additionally, it can record widescreen HD video in 720p at 30 frames per second.
Digital cameras today are not just created for plain photo taking; these devices are continuously even developed to provide first-class image quality, beautiful styling and the innovative technology that goes beyond user requirements. This is what the Fujifilm X10 Digital Camera is created for. Attributing even enhanced functionalities and design compared to the multi-award winning predecessor X100, the X10 now features a larger 2/3” 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor, vivid and high-definition FUJINON1 F2.0 wide-angle to F2.8 telephoto, and 4x manual zoom lens (28-112mm) with a special Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) that produces outstanding image quality from edge to edge.
