Category Archives: Cameras
Canon EOS-M: A New Camera Favorite
A short description of Canon EOS-M mirorless camera. The good, the bad and the ugly. Why is this camera a real bargain now? Continue reading
Introducing HDR
In the Exposure Bracketing post I mentioned HDR (High Dynamic Range) as a possible application of shooting using exposure bracketing, together with a motivation for this technique. Most of the photographic devices we use today are characterized by a low … Continue reading
My Photo Gear
DSLR – Canon EOS 40D – quality requires discomfort As you can see in the photos and specifications, a DSLR is bulky and heavy. My Canon 40D with the lens mounted is about 3.2 lb (about 1.5 kg) without other … Continue reading
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Review Alert
A full technical review of the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS was posted recently on dpreview.com. Click here to start reading. As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, the camera that I used extensively in my London vacation is … Continue reading
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS – A Personally Motivated Purchase
Before this trip I relied on my four years old Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 as a small travel camera. I used TZ5 mostly in business trips when carrying a large backpack with my DSLR would have been a total nonsense. Panasonic … Continue reading
Where to Buy Photo Gear
It has been some time since my last post. But the time was well spent: I built a small multimedia PC (I will post the story in the near future) with the goal of adding more features to my otherwise … Continue reading
Buying a Camera – Follow up
I’ve been asked by a friend “What about a decent travel camera, small enough to fit into a pocket, good built quality, with a reasonable set of features and available at an affordable price?” I assume that most of our … Continue reading
Buying a Camera – Part 3
In the previous post we listed and prioritized the types of photos a hypothetical photographer may have in mind when shopping for a camera (let’s not forget that we are talking about a casual photographer that has no intentions going … Continue reading
Buying a Camera – Part 2
When it comes to photographic gear, there are several categories of photographers with specific needs: casual photographer (or simply amateur); enthusiast amateur photographer; professional photographer. The Casual Photographer The casual photographer is only interested in taking photos occasionally for pleasure … Continue reading