Technical Stuff - Sensor Magnification
You will see this term in many listings. It refers to the fact that on many DSLR’s the focal length of your lenses is multiplied because of the physical sensor size. The sensors are generally smaller than a 35mm frame and therefore, the light that is delivered through the lends has a smaller area to […]
Praktica Luxmedia 8303 Digital Camera
At around £100 the Luxmedia 8303 from Praktica is perhaps at the most expensive end of the budget cameras but the model offers 8.2 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. The rather trendy looking design is most appealing and the specification makes interesting reading. To start with there is a 2.5 TFT screen providing a […]
What to Look For - Zoom Ranges
Tied into the lens consideration is the zoom range. This dictates the level of magnification available and as such is a very important feature. Magnifications are listing in two ways: magnification factors such as 4x or as a range of focal lengths. Some cameras offer very long zooms like 21x that enables you to get […]
Compact Built-in Technologies
There are many clever technologies built into modern compact cameras: image stabilisers, face detection, red-eye fix to name but a few, and they all come in handy for enhancing your shots.
Image stabilisers, which are increasing in popularity are deigned to help reduce the blur caused by you moving the camera whilst taking a picture. There […]