Different from assertive Dell Alienware and other brands’ gaudy laptops, Msi gaming laptops have always held a unique position in users’ hearts with concise appearance and high cost performance. Powered by the latest quad-core Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M graphics, Msi’s new laptop GT680 performs fantastic in gaming. Let’s feel the charm of Msi GT680 gaming laptop now.

Msi GT680 Appearance

Resembling previous Msi GX660/GT660, Msi GT680 comes with a modest way to express its understanding for game and entertainment. Although the black top cover looks very stylish, the plastic material decrease the whole sturdiness and it’s easy to collect ugly fingerprint as well, which is more or less a pity.

But there is no denying that the color scheme of black, grey, silver and red and the angular line design are in line with gamers’ taste, which resemble ASUS G series laptops more or less.

A set of speaker is placed above the keyboard of Msi GT680, while the Msi Logo and white-backlit power button are in the middle. It’s worth mentioning that Msi GT680 comes with dynaudio Acoustics system (four speakers and a subwoofer) supported by the THX TruStudio Pro technology, plus a 15-inch wide screen, providing more real audio effect for gamers while gaming.

Additionally, Msi GT680 is also available for LED backlighting control system. The power button is white-backlit, and two red-backlit control buttons are nearby. One of these buttons turns on orange LED backlight in the top cover and base of Msi GT680, two of which act as floodlights for whatever surface Msi GT680 resting on. From this point, Msi GT680 has already surpassed all the other Msi gaming laptops.

Msi GT680 Port Design

The Msi GT680 performs excellent in the aspect of connectivity. With a 15-inch large body, Msi GT680 has the VGA and HDMI for pronounced 1080P HD video playback, while as many as four USB ports (two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports) also highlight the generality of Msi GT680. Regarding to the audio, Msi GT680 also supports perfect 7.1 digital audio, and four 3.5mm headset jacks also satisfy the need for many people listening at the same time, while one of these functions as a digital output too.

In the rear part, besides two video ports we mentioned above, there is also an e-SATA port, a card reader and a network card slot, which all shows Msi GT680 are completely equipped in the aspect of data transmission and internet application.

Msi GT680 Details

The Msi GT680 gaming laptop comes with the fashionable chocolate keyboard, but this kind of keycap is not good for actual gaming operation. However, the specifically divided “WSAD” keys still reveals the essence of the gaming laptop.

Because the Msi GT680 we review this time is not the one with the highest configuration, no high-end blu-ray drive is available. Of course, normal DVD burner will lower the whole price of Msi GT680.

The touchpad of Msi GT680 is accord with the whole appearance style. But in actual operation, due to the area limitation of this touchpad, users need a period of time to adapt. It’s also a pity that this touchpad doesn’t add multi-touch. The buttons in the touchpad are worked into a single, brushed metal rocker switch.

Msi GT680 Screen and Speaker

The Msi GT680 features a 15.6-inch screen with 1366X768 resolution, meeting the mainstream standard. However, due to the screen mirror design, Msi GT680 has a serious reflective problem in the highlight condition.

Besides the reflective issue, the Msi GT680 screen works superb in the regular condition. Compared with normal mainstream wide screen entertainment laptops, Msi GT680 performs prominent whether in the luminance or the saturation. Moreover, the viewing angle of the Msi GT680 is also impressive. Even for big angle of inclination, there is only a bit fuzzy in the display image.

The Dynaudio-branded speakers is supported by THX TruStudio Pro technology. The sound filed produced by the professional equipment is incomparable with excellent depth and dimensionality among the same level entertainment laptops.

Msi GT680 Overall Performance

As Msi GT680 comes equipped with Intel high-end quad-core 32nm processor and Nvidia 460M graphics, the whole performance of Msi GT680 is worth looking forward to.

In actual test of PCMark Vantage, Msi GT680 gets the overall score of 8022, totally superior to that of Msi GX740 and ASUS G73Jh, which archives a newly high standard.

With the powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M graphics, Msi GT680 has shown the competitive strength in the gaming test. In the game TrackMania Nations Forever, Msi GT680 entirely defeats the other two laptops with 164 FPS. While in the game Stalker: Call of Pripyat, Msi GT680 falls behind Asus G73Jh equipped with the Mobility Radeon 5870 graphics, but its overall performance is excellent.

To further test the true power of Msi GT680, we run Crysis in the highest special effects. We can see that these laptops work exactly the same result. Although Msi GT680 ranks second with 35.7 FPS, it’s still blameless.

Msi GT680 Battery Life

Msi GT680 gaming laptop definitely has strong performance via above tests. Then, what about the battery life of Msi GT680?

Msi GT680 is equipped with a 7800mAh/87Wh 9-cell Lithium battery. By the perfect power consumption control of Intel Sandy Bridge processor, Msi GT680 can last for 3 hours and 46 seconds, and totally defeats all the mainstream entertainment laptops.

Additionally, Msi GT680 also lasts for 2 hours and a half for DVD playback, which is rare to happen in current entertainment laptops.

Msi GT680 Conclusion

From the above tests, Msi GT680 gaming laptop performs very satisfying in each aspect. The superb screen and special speakers are impressive. But it is worth mentioning that as an outstanding gaming laptop, pronounced performance is needed, but only the one which can also offers adequate battery life is the best. Msi GT680 nearly 4 hours battery life cover the shortage of most gaming entertainment laptops, which is commendable.

Msi GT680 Gaming Laptop Specs

• Intel Core i7 2630QM processor, Intel HM65 high-speed chipset
• 8GB DDR3 Memory
• Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M graphics
• 15.6-inch Wide Screen
• 500GB*2 7200rpm hard drive
• WiFi+Bluetooth
• 9 cells Li battery
• Windows 7 OS
• 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, VGA, HDMI, Audio input/output port, RJ45, all in one card reader

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Review

Sonny Ericsson has announced its flagship cell phone-Xperia Arc at CES 2011. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc features streamline body, Android 2.3, powerful performance with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine and No air-gap technology, making it a heavyweight Smartphone.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Appearance

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc inherits the same style of  Xperia X10, especially the three buttons under the Screen. But compared with Xperia X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is more exquisite and stunning.

The front of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc comes with black and white version, featuring the unique Arc body. The thinnest part of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc dynamic curves is only 8.7mm thick, just like a lady’s slim waist, making it the thinnest Smartphone in the world as iPhone only keeps the record of 9.9 mm. In the exterior, the workmanship of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is general, and the plastic feel is a bit strong.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

The dimension of 125×63×8.7mm makes  Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc looks very wide, at least wider than the common Android cell phones. With a 4.2-inch touch screen, the frame of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc around the screen is not that wide, and it’s believed that many people like such design.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

The back of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc size

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Details

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc details can be descried as delicate. The top above the screen is a bit different from Xperia X10, which shows more design elements by increasing a dividing line to divide the screen and the top earphone, front-facing camera, Proximity sensor.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc dividing line

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

The three buttons under the screen also inherits Sony Ericsson Android styles, resembling Xperia X10.

The back of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Besides the classic Sony Ericsson green ball, the focus in the back of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is the 8.1 megapixel camera with f/2.4 Exmor RTM.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Ports

The top of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

A power button is placed in the top, while the microHDMI port is next to it, which allows us to view images and videos in the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc on a HDTV. The microHDMI is also an important mark of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc as a flagship cell phone.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HDMI port

The left side of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

3.5mm audio jack of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Only a 3.5mm audio jack is located at the left side of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.

The right side of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc microUSB port

The shutter button, volume adjustment buttons and a microUSB port are located at the right side of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Reality Display

The Reality Display of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is another light spot. Besides Apple retina display, Samsung Super AMOLED screen, many Android cell phones manufacturers  seem to lack the motive power in the aspect of screen. But Sony Ericsson really does a great job this time.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc screen

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc comes with a 4.2-inch TFT capacitive touch screen with the resolution of 854×480. What’s more, it’s the Reality Display with the support of Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine and No air-gap technology, which is expected to improve the image quality by increasing contrast and sharpness.

iPhone 4, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, Samsung Galaxy S

iPhone 4, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, Samsung Galaxy S

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Hardware

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is powered by 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon processor, Qualcomm’s next generation platform.

As to the memory, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc comes equipped with 512MB of RAM, a standard 8GB memory card(included in the retail box), and supports external microSD card (up to 32GB storage).

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc memory card is inside the battery cover.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc score

In the benchmarks, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc surpasses the Nexus One with Android 2.2 excellently, and runs fastest among the other Android cell phones, even smooth enough to rival iPhone 4.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc User Interface

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc runs Android 2.3 OS with the familiar Timescape interface. But the Timescape is updated after secondary deep customization.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc UI

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc UI

In the new Timescape interface, we can put our favorite documents in the desktop with programs inside. We can change the pattern of the icon as well as the name.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc desktop documents

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc UI

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Photographic Function

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is equipped with  the same 8.1 megapixel camera as Xperia X10, but it is already better than most Android cell phones.

To our surprise, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc adopts Sony f/2.4 Exmor RTM camera, allowing taking high quality, high light pictures and HD 720P video even in the low light condition.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photographic interface also inherits the simple menu of Xperia X10, including the latest captured pictures in the right side and five shortcuts in the left. Certainly, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc supports abundant photographic modes.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photographic interface

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photographic interface

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photographic main features include autofocus, face detection, LED flash light, geotag, image stabiliser, noise reduction, smile detection, Sony Exmor RTM CMOS sensor, touch focus, touch capture, flash metering metering, 720p HD video recording.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photographic interface

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photographic interface

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Photo

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photo

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photo comparison with other cell phones

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc photo comparison with other cell phones

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Conclusion

Light Spots:

Arc grace appearance

8.7mm thinnest Smartphone

Reality Display

Android 2.3 Operation System

8.1 megapixel camera with Exmor RTM

Timescape interface

It’s no doubt that Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has many light spots in the features and configuration, but the greater concern is Sony Ericsson’s new strategy showed by these light spots, such as the prospective System selection, Sony leading technology, and so on. We believe that Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc will be a good new star for Sony Ericsson. But it still remains to be seen how long Sony Ericsson will stick to this road.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Specs

Dimension: 125×63×8.7-10mm, 117g

Screen: 4.2 inches, 16 M-color, TFT capacitive touch screen, 854×480 pixels

Processor: Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1GHz platform

OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Memory: 512MB RAM, miscroSD card(up to 32GB supported), 8GB card included in the retail box

Camera: 8.1 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash light, 720p video recording at 30 fps

Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, microHDMI port

Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS/HSPA 800/850/1900/2100, UMTS/HSPA 900/210

Battery: 1500mAh Li-ion battery

Other features: Sony Ericsson Timescape UI, built-in accelerometer, proximity sensor, Sony Mobile Bravia enginee, multi-touch input, scratch-resistant surface

Verizon has launched CDMA version of iPhone 4, compared with AT&T iPhone 4, what has been changed at Verizon iPhone 4? Now let’s dig in and find the difference between them. What features have been added or removed? If you are interested, let’s discuss it together.

* Verizon iPhone 4 redesign the antenna

The appearance of Verizon iPhone 4 and AT&T iPhone 4 almost remain the same, besides a bit change around the edge to solve the antenna problem that existed on the AT&T iPhone 4 before. In fact, Verizon has redesigned the antenna on iPhone 4 with four notches on the edge that appear just above the side controls for ringer and volume up/down.

* Verizon iPhone 4 supports CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Rev. A network

As the first Apple CDMA cell phone, Verizon iPhone 4 comes with the most standout feature that is CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Rev. A network supporting capability, which can offer a faster download speed. Regrettably, this device can’t transmit voice and data synchronously. So the call will break off when the user surfing the internet with Verizon iPhone 4.

* Verizon iPhone 4 adds WiFi function

Verizon iPhone 4 provides the user with WiFi capability that can connect up to 5 networks. A blue notice board will appear on the screen to display how many client are connected, and at the same time, the user can turn on/off the function via a simple interface that you can set password.

* Verizon iPhone 4 is A1349 model

According to the FCC reported, Verizon iPhone 4 is A1349 model, but the AT&T iPhone 4 is A1332 model. In the network band supporting aspect, Verizon iPhone 4 can run on CDMA850-2100MHz band, supports EV-DO Rev. A version.

* Almost the same function and specifications

About the hardware configuration and the software platform, there is little difference between Verizon iPhone 4 and AT&T iPhone 4. Both of them come with 3.5-inch Retina touchscreen display, 5MP camera, A4 OS, 16GB/32GB storage version optional and so on. In addition, the apps, such as IOS, iTunes, App Store, all have been inherited by Verizon iPhone 4.

* Other specific difference list on the picture above

* Price and availability

Verizon iPhone 4 can be preorder starting at Feb. 3 2011, a week later, the device will be available on stores of Verizon and Apple virtually and on the online. Verizon iPhone 4 will with the price tag of $199.99 for 16GB version, and $299.99 for 32GB version with a new two year customer agreement.

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Canon EOS 60D is not only  the upgraded version of Canon EOS 50D, it gets its own creative features, Including Vari-angle LCD screen, 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor, 1.6x the focal lens length，iFCL metering system，100-12800 range of ISO and 3.0-inch Vari-angle wide LCD monitor. Canon EOS 60D designed for those photography enthusiasts who want to take their skills to the next level.

Canon EOS 60D vs 50D: Key Differences

Placing the 50D alongside the 60D it becomes clear that the new camera is not a simply a direct upgrade but a repositioned model. The most obvious difference is that it’s smaller and, of course, no longer features a metal body.

• Higher resolution sensor (17.9MP vs. 15.1MP)
• Accepts SD, rather than CF memory cards
• No flash sync socket
• Wireless Speedlight control
• Articulated 3:2 high resolution LCD screen
• Plastic body shell (8% weight saving)
• Standard ISO range extends to 6400, rather than 3200
• User-definable Auto ISO upper limit
• HD video recording 1080 p30/25/24 or 720p60/50 plus cropped 640 x 480 movie mode
• New features: in-camera raw conversion, ambience settings, creative filters, more JPEG options
• No joystick, no multi-flash support, simplified top plate & info panel, only one Custom mode, no AF micro-adjust
• Slightly reduced customization options
• Redesigned control layout with slightly fewer buttons
• Lower burst rate

Canon EOS 60D digital SLR camera.

Canon EOS 60D digital SLR camera

Design

Canon EOS 60D made of plastic rather than magnesium alloy that always used on SLR camera manufacturing. The 3.0-inch 1.04 million pixels screen is one of the standout features of Canon EOS 60D, which can be rotated easily. It is no exaggeration to say that Canon EOS 60D sporting the most advanced screen in SLR class cameras.

Sensitivity test:

Canon EOS 60D gets effective 18 megapixels, which be able to shoot 5184 × 3456 pixels large size picture. As CMOS dimensions remain unchanged, the effective pixel soared, making the single pixel reduced to about 4.3 × 4.3 microns in its sensor.

We all know that the smaller the sensor pixels and pixel density bigger, the more difficult to suppress the noise of an image. Therefore, in order to avoid the quality decline, Canon EOS 60D has applied gapless microlens to increase condensing rate and brand new processing technique in CMOS image sensors semiconductor manufacturing, which improves the photodiode’s aperture ratio and optimizes transistors, enhancing the signal to noise ratio. All of the above suppress the noise effectively and thus making the highest ISO 12800 available.

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

ISO3200

ISO6400

ISO12800

In conclusion, the image is perfect within ISO400, although the image with ISO800 is acceptable, there are a few grains already. When the ISO increased to ISO3200, the image quality drops dramatically with red and green color on the whole image.

Resolution test in JPEG and RAM files

Resolution test result in JPEG file.

Resolution test result in RAM file.

Thanks to the high lens quality and high pixel on Canon EOS 60D, we got a very satisfactory resolution test result in JPEG file and RAM file.

Canon EOS 60D digital SLR camera

Key features of Canon EOS 60D

• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12,800)
• 5.3 fps continuous shooting
• 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
• SD / SDHC / SDXC storage
• In-camera raw development
• Subject modes with ‘Ambience Selection’ (Standard, Vivid, Soft, Warm, Intense, Cool, Brighter, Darker and Monochrome)
• In-camera Creative Filters (special effects)
• Fully articulated 3.0″ screen (3:2)

Canon EOS 60D digital SLR camera

Summary

Canon EOS 60D is a entry-level SLR, which features 18 megapixels, creative filter, level device and so on. Meanwhile the decent configuration ensure its high level capability, including perfect noise control, 1080p movie recording, miniature landscape shooting and so on. Powered by a LP-E6, Canon EOS 60D gets long working time that can shoot about 600-1000 photos. In a word, Canon EOS 60D is a choice for you, which priced about $1099, a little high for a plastic shell SLR camera.

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Canon Powershot SX30 IS features 35× long zoom(equivalent to 24 – 840mm on a 35mm camera), 14.1-megapixels with CCD sensor. Fujifilm FinePix HS11 comes with a shorter zoom lens that is 30× long zoom(equivalent to 24 – 720mm on a 35mm camera), 10.3 megapixels and BSI-CMOS sensor. When the latest two long zoom digital camera PK, who is the winner? Canon Powershot SX30 IS ? Or Fujifilm FinePix HS11?

Hardware contrast

In the hardware configuration, Canon Powershot SX30 IS features 35x long zoom lens, which implements many advanced lens manufacturing technology, such as UD lens, USM, VCM, IS anti-shack and so on. Meanwhile Canon Powershot SX30 strike a good balance between huge zoom and image quality. As for the Fujifilm FinePix HS11, the every item is balance and there is not standout advantage and no obvious flaw.

Design introduction

As for the body design, both of which are Class SLR design, the Canon SX30 IS relatively rounded body design, the overall is very compact, looks a bit like the EOS entry-level SLR, even more domineering that. Fuji HS11 body design is relatively conservative, but really with the SLR looks like the HS11, particularly its lens with manual zoom ring and focusing ring, so that its shape is very close to the SLR. However HS11 too strong a sense of the plastic body, it feels a bit low.

Both of Canon Powershot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS11 are SLR class design. Canon Powershot SX30 IS is relatively round and Powershot SX30 IS designed more compact that looks like the Canon EOS series entry-level SLR. The design on Fujifilm FinePix HS11 is relatively conservation, and gets little difference with that of SLR camera that even comes with manual zoom ring and focusing ring, however, Fujifilm FinePix HS11 is made of plastic rather than metal that always found on SLR Cameras design.

(1) Lens

Lens Canon Powershot SX30 IS PK Fujifilm FinePix HS11

Canon SX30 IS lens configuration is very high in order to ensure the image quality, especially applies EF lens technology, including lens, coating, motor. A Very great lens to a long zoom camera. Although there is not so high-end lens configuration on Fujifilm FinePix HS11, the lens manufacturing of Fujifilm has a very high reputation with a very longer lens manufacturing history than that of Canon. As for the zoom speed and focus speed, Fujifilm FinePix HS11 features quicker zoom speed who supporting manual zoom, and Canon SX30 IS gets quicker focus speed that supports VCM

Canon SX30 IS has a 24-840mm Lens focal length, f2.7-5.8 aperture, while the Fujifim HS11has a 24-720mm lens focal length, f2.8-5.6 aperture. So Canon SX30 IS gets 120mm lens focal length more than that of Fujifilm FinePix HS11.

The extended lens length of them is almost the same. Both of them can be added an additional lenses.

(2)Stereo pick up

Both Canon Powershot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS11 have design their stereo pickup above their lens, so it is easy to produce noise when recording movie. In this regard, Canon SX30 IS applies USM and VCM motor. So the situation will be relatively better.

(3)Rotatable screen

Both Canon Powershot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS11 sports a 230thousand pixel rotatable screen, but different sizes, that is 2.7-inch and 3-inch. On the surface of Canon Powershot SX30 IS screen is anti-reflective coating and features multi-angle rotatable, while the screen of ujifilm FinePix HS11 can only be rotate to 90 degrees upward and turn 45 degrees downward. So in the flexibility aspect, Canon SX30 IS enjoys a great advantage.

(4)Keypad area design

Canon Powershot SX30 IS PK Fujifilm FinePix HS11

Canon Powershot SX30 IS PK Fujifilm FinePix HS11

Canon Powershot SX30 IS PK Fujifilm FinePix HS11

The keypad arrangement on Canon Powershot SX30 IS has adhered Canon SX series’ traditional design, which features wide keys and broad arranged relatively. But the size of D-pad on Canon Powershot SX30 IS is relatively small. The overall keypad design on Canon Powershot SX30 IS is compact and relatively easy to operate. In contrast, Fujifilm FinePix HS11 comes with more keys, and every key gets its specific function, as a result you even do not need to adjust the shooting parameter by entering the menu item but a specific key directly. Because of the relatively more keys on it, Fujifilm FinePix HS11 will take the users much more time to get used to.

(5)Flashlight

Close up on flashlights of Canon Powershot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS11

(6)Handle

Compared to Canon Powershot SX30 IS, Fujifilm FinePix HS11 is more convenient to hold for deeper holding area.

(7)Battery

Canon SX30 IS powered by NB-7L Li-ion battery with a desirable life time that supports 300 images shooting or  2 hours of video recording, which is enough to meet the need of a day shooting. The working time of Fujifilm FinePix HS11 depends on the AA batteries used. Fujifilm FinePix HS11 can shoot more than 400 photos when I use four 2000 mA batteries, and the batteries still did not exhaust. So it shows the AA battery’s advantage on power supply, but also a lot of body weight.

Sensitivity test

Note: left- Canon SX30 IS, right- Fujifilm FinePix HS11

ISO80

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

ISO3200

ISO6400

Canon SX30 IS applies 1/2.3-inch, 17.1 mega-pixels sensor. Fujifilm FinePix HS11 applies 1/2.3-inch, 10.3 megapixels, BSI-CMOS sensor. In pixel density, Fujifilm FinePix HS11 has a great advantage, while Canon SX30 IS can retain more details with 14.1 mega-pixels.

From the  above test, we can see that Canon SX30 IS can retain more details than Fujifilm FinePix HS11. When the ISO is 1000 the noise point of Canon Powershot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS11 is almost the same, but Canon SX30 IS also gets more details.

Image color performance

Note: left- Canon SX30 IS, right- Fujifilm FinePix HS11

ISO80

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

ISO3200

ISO6400

From the images we can conclude that the image color performance of Canon SX30 IS is more ideal and the change is small as the switching of the ISO. But Fujifilm FinePix HS11 gets relatively serious color cast.

White balance test

NOTE: Left: Canon SX30 IS, right: Fujifilm FinePix HS11

(1) Auto white balance

Fujifilm FinePix HS11 wins.

(2) Incandescent White Balance

Canon SX30 IS: tend to red.

Fujifilm FinePix HS11: more accurate than auto white balance, but still tend to warm.

(3) Manual white balance

Canon SX30 IS: accurate

Fujifilm FinePix HS11: relatively accurate

LCD screen display effect

Left: original image Fujifilm FinePix HS11 shoot

Right: original image Canon SX30 IS shoot

Image display on Fujifilm FinePix HS11 and Canon SX30 IS’s screen respectively.

Sample images analysis

Canon SX30 IS sample image 1.

Aperture: F3.5 Shutter: 1 / 20 sec ISO: 400 Exposure Compensation: 0 EV

Canon SX30 IS sample image 2.

Exposure: Manual exposure Aperture: F2.7 Shutter: 1 / 250 sec ISO: 100 Exposure Compensation: 0 EV

Canon SX30 IS sample image 3.

Exposure: Manual Aperture: F3.5 Shutter: 1 / 39 sec ISO: 100 Exposure Compensation: 0 EV

Fujifilm FinePix HS11 sample image 1

Aperture: F4 Shutter: 1 / 34 sec ISO: 200 Exposure Compensation: 0 EV

Fujifilm FinePix HS11 sample image 2

Aperture: F3.6 Shutter: 1 / 70 sec ISO: 200 Exposure Compensation: 0 EV

Fujifilm FinePix HS11 sample image 3

Exposure: Auto exposure Aperture: F3.6 Shutter: 1 / 78 sec ISO: 100 Exposure Compensation: 0 EV

Summary

Product orientation: Canon SX30 IS aim at family using, while Fujifilm FinePix HS11 tend to designed more professional with desirable exposure mode and functionality, more professional design and supports RAW image format. So Fujifilm FinePix HS11 aims higher than Canon SX30 IS.

Price: Fujifilm FinePix HS11 is cheaper than Canon SX30 IS.

In a word, Fujifilm FinePix HS11 features high cost performance, while Canon SX30 IS gets more powerful and stable performance. Canon SX30 IS fit for those amateur photographers as family vocation.

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Canon PowerShot G12 Review

Canon Powershot G12 digital camera features 10-megapixels, 5X zoom lens, High Sensitivity CCD, DIGIC 4 image processor, Filter model, fish-eye effect and miniature landscape capacity, In addition, Canon Powershot G12 supports 720p HD movie recording, and adds electronic level, hardware HDR, creative filters and other functions.

Canon Powershot G12 front

Canon Powershot G12 back

First impression

The bright spot on Canon Powershot G12 is its front electronic dial that always implemented on SLR. Both of Canon G12 and G11 are in black, but G12 features matte surface for good holding experience rather smooth texture surface applied on G11.

Surface design

Close on Canon Powershot G12 side surface.

Canon Powershot G12 top surface.

Canon Powershot G12 bottom part.

Rotatable screen and display effect test

Canon Powershot G12 features a 3.0-inch rotatable screen in 460.000 pixels.

Canon Powershot G12

The original image

The image displays on Canon Powershot G12’s screen.

From the above we can conclude that the display effect of Canon Powershot G12 is desirable, although gets some details loss when compared with Canon P7000 (with 920.000 pixels screen).

Filter

Canon Powershot G12 is compatible with different filter with 58mm diameter via install a new attachment—filter adapter FA-DC58B to achieve different shooting effects.

Battery

Canon Powershot G12 powered by a 7.4V high voltage 1050mAh Li-ion battery, so the battery life time will not disappoint us that even longer than some SLR camera.

Keys design and control introduction

Canon G series feature double mode dial to easily set sensitivity and shoot mode conveniently and an independent exposure compensation dial, and Canon Powershot G12 is not the exception.

Double mode dial

Exposure compensation dial

Hotshoe on Canon G12

Front e-dial on Canon G12

Canon Powershot G12 still comes with optical viewfinder.

Canon Powershot G12 interface design.

Image sharpness test

Test condition: ISO 100 sensitivity, uniform illumination in the ISO 12233 resolution test target

Resolution Test standard version and 100% slices location indicated by red square

Wide angle sharpness test result up to 2150LW/PH horizontal resoluton, and 2200LW/PH vertical resolution.

5X Telephoto zoom sharpness test result up to 1980LW/PH horizontal resoluton, and 2000LW/PH vertical resolution.

Color saturation and white balance test

Color saturation errors test result.

Color white balance errors test result.

Canon Powershot G12 color saturation reading of 116.3%, the highest saturation part is the red color region. Auto white balance performance of Canon Powershot G12 tends to be warm with 127K.

Auto-white balance test image

Manual white balance test image

The image of Canon Powershot G12 in auto white balance mode is very accurate, while the color temperature tends to be a little warm in manual white balance. So we use auto white balance mode usually when we shoot.

Signal to Noise Ratio Test

Canon Powershot G12 has the ISO gear form ISO 100 to ISO 3200 using 1/3 as a unit. So the users can set the shooting parameter according to their different image need.

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

ISO3200

From the above test pattern, we can find that the image of below ISO 400 is extremely delicate, and to the ISO 400 and ISO 800, the pattern appears dark grain, but even to the ISO 1600, the noise is still acceptable with desirable image that better than the same level camera. So the effective sensitivity is below ISO 1600.

In face, Canon Powershot G12 has applied HS system that can coordinate high-sensitivity image sensor and Canon exclusive” DIGIC” image processor to shoot a high quality photograph with low noise in high sensitivity condition.

Electronic Level Introduction

Canon Powershot G12 features a preinstalled electronic level that is very useful (can also be found at Canon D60). By using the electronic level device we can shoot a balanced image without tripod, especially when we shoot some unsymmetrical object.

Beside the hot shoe, Canon Powershot G12 gets two stereo pickups.

720p HD Movie Recording

Canon Powershot G12 supports 720p+30fps HD movie recording with miniature landscape recording capability.

Analysis sample images of Canon Powershot G12

Canon Powershot G12 sample image

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Canon Powershot G12 sample image

Canon PowerShot G12 – key features:

• HS System
• High-sensitivity 10 MP CCD
• 28mm wide, 5x zoom lens, Hybrid IS
• 7.0 cm (2.8″) Vari-Angle LCD, Electronic Level, OVF
• Front Dial, Full Manual & RAW
• HD movies, HDMI
• High Dynamic Range mode
• Smart Auto
• Multi-Aspect Shooting
• Extensive accessory system

Summary

From the above, we can conclude that as a entry-level digital SLR camera, Canon Powershot G12 features powerful configuration, including 10-megapixels, 5X zoom lens , 3.0-inch rotatable display, electronic level. In addition, Canon Powershot G12 supports HS system, 720p HD movie recording and so on. All of these deserve us to look forward. Canon Powershot G12 priced $493, a little high price, so you can purchase it until the price drop in a while.

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On September 14, 2010, Canon announced the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS superzoom digital camera. As the upgrade version of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS, Canon PowerShot SX30 IS really managed to surprise us, by implementing 35x wide optical zoom, 14-Megapixel imaging sensor and a 2.7-Inch Vari-Angle LCD. Together with Olympus SP-800UZ, anon Canon SX30 IS gets the longest zoom ever achieved on consumer compact digital camera world.

In addition, as the newest Canon compact superzoom camera, Canon PowerShot SX30 IS features Canon’s new technologies, like: USM, Voice Coil (VCM), 720p HD move recording, 2.7-inch 230K-dots vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD, 14.1-megapixel sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor and many other goodies.

Some Details Introduction

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS sports a 2.7-inch 230.000 pixels using “crystal-hyun II” LCD screen, which is rotatable.

Close on body back master area button design on Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

The most frequent used button is the round rotation button to adjust exposure compensation, shooting mode and sensitivity.

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS also packs with a S custom function key that can set the most frequent functions according to the different users’ need, such as white balance, drive mode, metering mode, flash exposure compensation degree, etc.

It is a trackwheel on the left of EVF electronic viewfinder that can adjust the EVF’s diopter. A quite delicate detail it is.

As for the flash light, you can start it by pressing a button on the left shoulder of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS or pop it up by using you hand directly.

External flash interface

In addition, Canon PowerShot SX30 IS offers an external flash interface that compatible with many external flash of Canon EOS series SLR cameras, very professional design I think.

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS powered by NB-7L 1050mAh lithium battery and uses SD/SDHC memory card.

Video recording button on Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Stereo microphone on Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Outstanding image quality
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS features 14.1 Megapixel sensor ,which allows photographers to generate A2+ size prints and offers detailed images that users can crop creatively with no compromise on quality. The enormous focal range of the 35x optical zoom lens offers users a unique realm of creative possibilities, extending from 24mm to 840mm (35mm equiv.), capturing everything from ultra wide-angle images to extreme telephoto shots.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS also features Ultrasonic (USM) and Voice Coil (VCM) motors for fast, accurate and silent zooming and focusing which, along with the optical IS, work in both stills and movies.
The new Zoom Framing Assist function helps users to keep track of distant or moving subjects when shooting with long zoom. Pressing the dedicated shortcut button, the Zoom Framing Assist quickly retracts the lens to one of three preset zoomed-out positions – allowing the user to view more of the scene on the screen and seek the subject – while a rectangle marks the area of the originally zoomed-in frame. Once the user reacquires the subject and positions it back in the rectangular frame, the button can be released and the lens quickly extends back to its zoomed position, allowing the shooting to be resumed in its original framing.

720p/30 HD Movies

With the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS you can shoot HD movies in 720p with stereo sound.

Of course you can take advantage of the extreme zooming capabilities, and zoom in and out while you are shooting HD videos. Furthermore, the IS is also operative while shooting movies. That means that you will get steady videos, even when shooting at the far end of the zoom range (840mm).  Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has a Smart Auto i movie mode, which allows the photographer to get the best exposure, without tweaking it using the camera every time you capture a movie.

So HD 720p is all about capturing precious memories. With the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS new capabilities, all you have to worry about is the video composition. When done shooting, you can transfer the video files to your computer or HDTV (via a HDMI-mini cable; sold separately).
You have 3 resolution options for shooting movie clips:1280 x 720p /30fps ,640 x 480p / 30fps and 320 x 240p / 30fps. But I am very sorry to tell you that Canon PowerShot SX30 IS lacks of 1080p HD movie recording capability. But 720p will satisfy most as a family using device.

35x Ultra wide-angle Zoom IS Lens

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS features a 35x Ultra wide-angle Zoom IS Lens, which ensure the high quality image it may shoot. A the leader in the digital camera world, Canon famous for its creative manufacturing capability on high optical quality lenses, the 35x Ultra wide-angle Zoom IS Lens that Canon PowerShot SX30 IS implementing will satisfy your shooting need greatly. The new 24-840mm f/2.7-5.8 IS (35x optical zoom) lens has the longest zoom length available today. So Canon PowerShot SX30 IS really deserves having a try.

Sample Image Sensitivity Test

ISO80

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

35x Ultra wide-angle Zoom Sample Images

Sample 1

Sample 2

Fish-eye Mode Sample Images

Miniature Landscape Sample Images

Sample 1

Sample 2

Other Sample Images

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS back

Summary

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS comes with 35x wide optical zoom, 14-Megapixel imaging sensor and a 2.7-Inch Vari-Angle LCD. And Canon PowerShot SX30 IS also has fish-eye mode, miniature landscape mode, which priced only about $399 on Amazon.com. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS can satisfy ordinary photographers’ general need of still image capturing and movie recording. As one of the superzoom compact cameras, Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is an ideal companion for your family vocation.

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At London, 19th August 2010, Canon announced its latest super zoom digital compact camera—Canon Powershot SX130 IS to replaced Canon Powershot SX120 IS. As the successor of SX120 IS, Canon Powershot SX130 IS features 12.1mega-pixels, 12x, 28mm wide-angle lens with IS, full manual control, which priced only $249.99. Canon Powershot SX130 IS offers a host of intelligent features to make it easier to capture important moments in both high-quality still images and High Definition movies.

Canon SX1xx IS Series features competitive low price, and practical configuration and stable imaging effect is this series selling point, so Canon Powershot SX130 IS is not the exception. Compared with the previous generation, Canon Powershot SX130 IS packed with more functionality, while price reminds low.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS features compact design and intuitive control interface. Since Canon A series cancelled the full manual functions, SX 1xx IS series has become the representative of full manual control digital camera with low price. Canon Powershot SX130 IS can do good job in this field.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS digital camera.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS gets the dimensions, 113.3mm×73.2mm×45.8mm, with proper portability. Canon Powershot SX130 IS comes with a 3-inch LCD screen, meanwhile the arrangement of buttons is quite relaxed, reducing the risk of misuse.

The lens Canon Powershot SX130 IS used has upgraded greatly, SX120 IS’s zoom lens focal length is 10×36-360mm, while SX130 IS comes with 12× optical zoom lens, and the most wide-angle end is 28mm. As a result, it is a ideal camera for landscape shooting.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS sports a 3-inch screen in 230.000 pixels(that may be a little low, but enough to use), the display effect maybe not so good, but acceptable for its low price orientation.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS features hollow form handle for easy control (the handle surface is a little smooth, so the handle experience is not so confirm)

The flashlight of Canon Powershot SX130 IS can not pop up automatically, but need of manual control for energy and cost saving.

As for the button design, Canon Powershot SX130 IS is similar to the predecessor—Canon Powershot SX120 IS, which features compact and easy use. In addition, Canon Powershot SX130 IS add a handling area for thumb.

On the side face of Canon Powershot SX130 IS, there is a battery slot for save time on this device. We know other cameras generally get a built-in one, but Canon Powershot SX130 IS gets this external one, so this design seems a little strange.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS gets standard data interface and power interface, but do not provide HDMI interface, although it have the capability of 720p HD video capture. We can clearly see a bit simple configuration on Canon Powershot SX130 IS.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS powered by two #5 alkaline batteries, though easy to change and increase the working time, the alkaline battery’s strong voltage drop may make the camera can’t be started. So the Li-ion battery is more stable.

Full Manual Control

Canon Powershot SX130 IS gets M, A, T, P four full manual and semi-automatic transmission on its mode dial to control the exposure. Manual transmission can adjust the shutter from1/2000s to 15s and can set 8 shift apertures between F.5 and F8. Together with fish-eye effects, and miniature landscape scene mode, the user can manual control the flash compensation. So highly maneuverability and rich manual control functions is Canon Powershot SX130 IS’s obvious using experiencing.

720p HD video capture

Although Canon Powershot SX130 IS is an entry-level product, it also can capture 720p HD video in miniature visual effect, which beyond the other price-level devices.

Sensitivity Test

We can see ISO 1600 is the maximum ISO sensitivity that Canon Powershot SX130 IS can provide and the available sensitivity is ISO400. At ISO400, the picture sharpness down and no much noise, even in the ISO1600, image noise is still acceptable, but the loss of image detail is serious. So noise control of Canon Powershot SX130 IS is also on considered level, but can’t do well under the high-sensitivity condition.

White Balance Test

Auto White Balance: reddish, has some gap with the actual object.

Incandescent White Balance: warmer color tone, better than the former.

Manual white balance: accurate

LCD Color Reproduction Test

The original image

The image on Canon Powershot SX130 IS’s screen.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS sports a 230.000 pixel 3-inch LCD screen, from the above photos we can conclude that the image showing on Canon Powershot SX130 IS’s screen tend to be slightly light, but high contrast, and the dot is obvious. So the user can not entirely dependent on the camera display to determine the final image.

Sample Images Analysis

Aperture: F3.4 Shutter: 1 / 1002 sec ISO: 80

Aperture: F3.4 Shutter: 1 / 1244 sec ISO: 80

When shoot some wide landscape, Canon Powershot SX130 IS shows its advantage, because of its 28mm wide-angle, but from the screen we can easily that the sample image distorted obvious, so you had better not to put the main content on the edge.

Aperture: F4 Shutter: 1 / 806 sec ISO: 80

When shoot with long focus, the image distortion reduced greatly, and the image sharpness is good. In the case of the light is better, the picture of purity is very high.

Aperture: F4 Shutter: 1 / 158 sec ISO: 80

Aperture: F4.5 Shutter: 1 / 50 sec ISO: 80

Although Canon Powershot SX130 IS do not get dynamic range adjustment functionality, but according to the actual sample image, detail of highlight and shadow is not lost too serious.

F8 Shutter: 2.0 sec ISO: 80

The full manual control function on Nikon SX130 IS is very useful especially when shooting night scenes, but in low light condition, the focus accuracy is poor and the image quality is not so ideal with heavy grainy for too long exposure.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS features 12x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle, 12 effective megapixels, full manual exposure functionality, and also comes with fish-eye and miniature landscape shooting effect that is boasted by the latest generation of Canon cameras. At the same time, Canon Powershot SX130 IS priced only $249.99, wow, super low price with decent functionality, though its appearance is not so stylish, Canon Powershot SX130 IS may also be a good choice for you to recording your happy life.

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As the updated version of Nikon D90, Nikon D7000 SLR camera has attack many people’s attention since its launch day. Compared with Nikon D90, Nikon D7000 SLR Camera comes with higher effective pixels, upgraded image processing engine, 39 point auto-focus system. In addition, Nikon D7000 SLR camera made of metal materials, which add some professional look on this middle-end SLR.

Nikon D7000 SLR camera is the first product named by 4-digit in the same level line up.

16.2 effective megapixles

Nikon D7000 SLR camera comes with 16.2 effective megapixles, which is the highest pixel we can find in Nikon’s SLR Cameras besides Nikon D3X.

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera VS Nikon D90

There is no much difference between Nikon D7000 SLR Camera and Nikon D90, but just some details.

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera features tough fuselage line.

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera

Compared with Nikon D90, Nikon D7000 SLR Camera add video capture shortcut key on its back.

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera

Although Nikon D7000 SLR Camera made of metal material, Nikon D7000 SLR weighs 70g more than Nikon D90 does. As for the dimensions, the two SLR Camera gets little difference. Nikon D7000 SLR Camera gets dimensions 132mm×105mm×77mm, and Nikon D90 measures 132×103×77mm. So Nikon D7000 SLR Camera is 2mm higher than Nikon D90.

The main appearance differences between Nikon D7000 SLR Camera and Nikon D90 lies in the top fuselage layout design especially the model dial position where Nikon D7000 has integrated more functions.

Nikon D7000 SLR camera features a multi mode switch key.

You can choose Focus Mode and AF Mode via pressing Multi Mode key and the two trackwheel on the device. Just by pressing single one button, you can achieve single point focus, regional focus, automatic selection focus, 3D matrix focus, etc.

Nikon D7000 SLR camera adapts dual SD card slot design just like Nikon D300S. So the user can decide many things about the storage card, including the way to expand storage space such backup, save RAW file with a independent card and save JPG files with another card those three ways, a more professional high SDXC also supports the latest high-capacity memory card, to meet the needs of a long shot.

Just like the other Nikon SLR Camera, Nikon D7000 SLR camera features comprehensive interface design, including standard data interface, HDMI interface, external microphone port and the GPS mode interface.

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera’s battery and its handle interface design.

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera powered by a latest 1900mAh EN-EL15 battery with decent life time that has a big advantage in this-level SLR cameras.

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera paced with a unique design charger.

Left-hand press area on Nikon D90 and Nikon D7000.

Mode Dials on Nikon D90 and Nikon D7000 SLR camera.

Keypad design of Nikon D90 and Nikon D7000.

39 points auto-focus system

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera has upgraded Nikon D90’s 11-point AF system to 39 points, it be able to cover considerable focus area that very close to Nikon D300S 51-point AF system coverage area, but vertical distribution of the focus is more concentrated, especially the middle three columns, the density higher than the side part, leading to a high degree of coverage lack.

Nikon D7000 SLR camera and D3100 SLR are new introduced products this year, both of them are equipped with 1080p Full HD video capture functionality and with very similar performance. You can open the real-time video recording function by pressing the video short-cut button and then press the video button to record video directly, 1080p under 24fps, 720p format is 30fps. It is worth mentioning that Nikon D7000 SLR camera gets rid of the problem of too low sampling rate that Nikon D3100 used to occur in real-time zoom viewfinder mode, even at the highest magnification, Nikon D7000 SLR Camera can still capture a clear, sharp scene. Nikon D7000 SLR camera has a full-time auto focus function, but difficult to capture fast-moving objects with focus tracking shoot mode but only Static objects.

Sensitivity test

Nikon D7000 different ISO noise comparison tests (noise reduction off)

Nikon D7000 SLR Camera adapts 16.2 megapixels CMOS sensor, the adjustment range of ISO can extended to 25,600, and ISO100 is no longer achieved by extending the ISO function, the actual effect is satisfactory. Compared to the Nikon D90, Nikon D7000 SLR Camera has improved pixels and enhanced its picture’s quality up to ISO1600, even ISO3200 has no much noise. ISO6400 above, the screen color noise increased significantly, when ISO25600 picture has clear blue color, but the details keep well, even ISO25600, the screen content can still be identified, there is no much details erased.

White Balance Test

Auto White Balance: the Color temperature tends to be warm.

Incandescent White Balance: the Color temperature tends to be warm as the former.

Manual White Balance: the Color Temperature is accurate, which be able to restore the original color of the object.

Different Auto white balance effects contrast

Standard Auto White Balance: Color Temperature tends to be yellow.

Warm tone conserved auto white balance: Color Temperature tends to be orange, which is similar to our eyes can see.

Incandescent White Balance: more accurate color, basically restore the original color of the object.

LCD color reproduction test

The original image Nikon D7000 SLR Camera shoot.

The image showing onNikon D7000 SLR Camera’s screen.

Nikon D7000 uses the same LCD Screen as the Canon D90, display fine, but a little bright. So often the computer screen can’t display the same quality image as on the Nikon D7000 screen.

Nikon D7000 sample image analysis

When Nikon D7000 SLR camera uses the default “standard” optimized calibration mode, the color of pictures is a little dull. The following sample image are captured in “landscape” or “bright” optimized calibration mode and open the lens distortion correction, dynamic D-lighting (auto), high ISO noise reduction (standard) and lens aperture applies F5.6 or smaller.

Aperture: F8 Shutter: 1 / 160 sec ISO: 100

Aperture: F8 Shutter: 1 / 400 sec ISO: 100

Aperture: F6.3 Shutter: 1 / 125 sec ISO: 200

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1 / 160 sec ISO: 1600

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1 / 125 sec ISO: 3200

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 0.02 sec ISO: 200

Summary

Compared with Canon 7D SLR, Nikon D7000 SLR camera still gets some immature features, although the position of Nikon D700 has greatly improved, it mainly aim at the amateur photographers that can be evidently see from the fuselage size, reduction of specialized functionalities and so on. At the same time, metal body, 39 points AF system, 16.2 mega-pixels makes Nikon D7000 SLR Camera gets some professional flavor. Aside from the price, we can little shortcoming of Nikon D7000, so we have to admit it is a quite good device. I think, Nikon D7000 SLR Camera will be more attractive after the price dropped, so let’s wait a while to buy.

The 7-inch Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet is Viewsonic’s first Android tablet, which running Android 2.2 on a capacitive touchscreen, and Viewsonic ViewPad 7 tablet is also world’s first 7-inch Android 2.2 (Froyo) tablet with, phone functionality, multi-tasking capabilities and front and back-facing cameras, VGA and 3MP, resolutions respectively.

7-inch multi-touch screen

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet comes with a 7-inch premium capacitive multi-touch screen, which is superior to other tablet offerings with resistive touch screen.

Dual-camera for multifunction

Speaking of cameras, there’s a VGA resolution front-facing lens for video calls and a rear-facing 3-megapixel autofocus camera for video and stills.

Interface design

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet gets a 3.5mm headset socket and a miniUSB for charging and data transfer.

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet also gets stereo speakers and a microphone

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet comes with a microSD slot to storage expand (supporting up to 32GB).

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 Tablet  back.

Configuration

In terms of hardware, Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet gets a 7-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, A-GPS and 3G (quadband GSM and 900/1900/2100 UMTS/HSDPA) functionality for web browsing, SMS and USB connectivity.RAM and ROM both amount to 512MB, and there’s a microSD slot happy with up to 32GB cards.

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet also boasts advanced features including Assisted GPS and an office document reader, along with the capability for hand-written note taking. There is also an e-book reader, when combined with the crystal clear LED screen, makes the ViewPad 7 tablet an invaluable travelling companion.

Phone functionality

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet is a little bulky as a cell phone, it is no easy to hole this slate up to your head, but a comfortable Bluetooth headset the device packed with may make up this flaw.

3240mAh non-removeable battery

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet is powered by a 3240mAh non-removeable battery, which supports up to 4-6hrs heavy and continuous use (or 40hrs audio/7hrs video use).

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet on hand firmly.

Price

You may dream of the Galaxy Tab for a long time, but the too high price makes you retreat. Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet is a 7-inch Android slate priced couple hundred less. Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet is roughly the same size as the Samsung, but has gone up for pre-order in the UK at £399.99 ($634) versus the Galaxy Tab’s £529.99. The differences between them are display’s resolution and processor.  In a word, Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet gets Lower price and is a less complex device when compared with Galaxy tablet. What you may choose is all up to you.

Summary

Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet is lightweight, pocket-sized design and easy-to-use with a competitively price. So Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet is an ideal device for you to have an intimate connection to your friends, relative and even the whole world via the email, video and other wide-range of applications. Viewsonic Viewpad 7 tablet is on its way to make its users transform the way they read, watch, listen to and interact with media in a mobile environment.