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January 21st, 2010

Tips Before Buy Used Camera

By : Helson Su

Used Camera For Sale

Used Camera For Sale

Every month, a new series of cameras enters the market, and the uninformed or undecided buyer has to make a tough decision when choosing among the wide range of morels. With the smart buying choices that we will point out in this article, you will hopefully pick one for its real features instead of the bells and whistles that the sales people are boasting. Because of these reasons, there are a lot of used cameras for sale. There are many considerations before buy used cameras for sale.

Number of megapixels

Most stores, both online and brick-and-mortar, concentrate on promoting megapixels – the more, the better. This is only a marketing technique and is not always true.

The image produced by a digital camera is comprised of a series of spots called pixels. The more pixels make up that photo, the more details it can show; in other words, the more megapixels a camera has, the more you can zoom into the image, or print in a big enough size, before it becomes fuzzy and unclear.

Total zoom

Most, if not all nowadays’ consumer cameras come with zoom feature. This functionality can be particularly useful when taking a shot of something that is too far away and you can’t get close to the subject, or you want to frame a portrait without shooting much of the distracting background.

Optical zoom is the “real” magnifying feature, the camera magnifies the image through an assembly of lenses before the picture gets to the image sensor, while the digital zoom enlarges the photo already stored in the camera. Make sure you understood the camera’s technical specifications clearly

Last day , I have found new used camera for sale in AMAZON, here I review it for you.

Fujifilm FinePix 2650 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Technical Details

  • 2.0 megapixel sensor creates 1,600 x 1,200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches
  • 3x optical plus 2.5x digital zoom lens (for 7.5x total) with autofocus
  • Stores photos on 16 MB XD card–25 images at fine and 39 images at normal
  • Movie mode captures up to 80 seconds of video with no audio
  • Includes 2 AA alkaline batteries (rechargeables recommended); connects to PCs and Macs via USB port

Product Description

The FinePix 2650 Zoom camera, with 2.0 million effective pixels, produces image with 1600 x 1200 recorded pixels. It is provided with a simple user-friendly control and an easy USB computer connection. A sliding lens cover protects the lens during storage. The FinePix 2650 Zoom features a Fujinon 3X optical / 2.5X digital zoom, video recording, and PC-cam Internet mode. The camera comes with a 16MB XD-Picture Card, 2 AA batteries, FinePix software and a USB cable.

Pros:

  • Bright, fast LCD
  • 3x optical zoom
  • Easy to operate

Cons:

  • Slow recovery time after each shot
  • Needs a larger memory card

Hope this information can be useful for you. Read also my other articles about Canon Digital Wide Angle Lens and Westcott Umbrella Collapsible.


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Canon Digital Wide Angle Lens

December 20th, 2009

Canon Digital Wide Angle Lens

By : Helson Su

Canon Digital Camera Wide Angle Lens

Canon Digital Camera Wide Angle Lens

Photography has come a long way. One of the more popular camera brands is Canon. It has diversified its product offerings but continues to focus in their series of digital cameras, both point and shoot and SLRs. There are various factors that need to be considered when buying a camera, particularly the Single Lens Reflex cameras. While most consumers would prefer a camera with high megapixels, enthusiasts would be busy arguing which lenses to use. A case in point would be the Canon Wide Angle Lens.

Aside from the price and form factor, the type of lens is an important criterion to consider. There are quality lenses and there are those that appear to be imitations. The Canon Wide Angle Lens is perhaps one of the more popular choices among aficionados. This is because of the quality and the additional features that help deliver stunning photographs.

The Canon Wide Angle Lens has patented technology that allows rapid focusing. This is ideal when taking a photo of subjects in motion or even in events that need to be captured in succession. It covers a wider spectrum which makes it an ideal choice for landscape and portrait shots.

It is important to be aware of the features of the lenses that you intend to purchase. Though they may look the same, they can differ in so many ways that will ultimately affect your photos. While the Canon Wide Angle Lens is a popular choice, it is also important to first determine what you are really looking for in a camera lens. You also have to consider the price because lenses don’t come cheap. But if you are well-informed, you can find lenses at reasonable prices, whether online or in shops.

Here I review one of canon digital wide angle lens,

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Technical Details

  • 15-85mm lens with f3.5-f.5.6 aperture; for use with APS-C cameras
  • 35mm equivalent to 24-136mm focal length range
  • Dedicated image stabilization
  • Lens construction of 17 elements in 12 groups
  • Compatible with 72mm filters

Lens Specifications

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 15 – 85mm 1:3.5-5.6
  • Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
  • UD Glass: 1
  • Diagonal Angle of View: 84 degrees 30′ to 18 degrees 25′
  • Focus System: Inner focusing system with USM
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 1.15 ft. / 0.35m
  • Filter Size: 72mm
  • Max. Diameter x Length: 3.2 x 3.4 in./81.6 x 87.5mm
  • Weight (lens only): 20.3 oz./575g

Product Description

EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM extra wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens with 35mm equivalent of 24-136mm * compatible with Canon APS-C format digital SLR cameras * Image Stabilization allows in-focus shots with longer exposure times (up to four stops slower shutter speed) * ring-type Ultrasonic Motor for fast, silent autofocus * available full-time manual focusing (automatically overrides autofocus) * minimum focus distance: approximately 14 inches * lens is 3-7/8″ long, 3-1/4″ in diameter *

Hope this information can help you in choosing canon digital wide angle lens .


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