hybrid camera
This type of camera is still relatively very new. Panasonic G1, the first type in this class, launched in 2008, only about 25 months ago. At that time, DSLR still requires users a peek of the viewfinder and large. Panasonic G1 eliminates the optical viewfinder, eliminating the mirror on the inside, and automatically reduce the size of the camera. The way the camera work is not unlike a compact SLR-like camera. But the difference, this camera lens can be removed-pairs.
Feature to note in this camera class:
Screen Camera
Due to the small size, most are not equipped with a hybrid camera viewfinder. Therefore, the LCD screen into the main facility for all operation of the camera. No heroics of course if we expect the highest quality on this screen. High-resolution 640 × 480 pixels can be found on the Samsung and Sony NX Nex. Samsung chose AMOLED while Sony chose conventional LCD, but both are bright. Sony slightly superior because the screen is a flip-out type. Fourth Panasonic camera is also worthy of praise. Panasonic’s screen resolution is slightly lower than the above two manufacturers, but the screen is touch-sensitive type.
Vibration Damper
Vibration damper is very important to photo and video. Fortunately, this feature is already available padasemua type of hybrid camera. However, there is still a special note. Panasonic, Samsung and Sony chose to apply the vibration damping on the lens. This system ensures cooler sensor for continuous use, such as video recording.However, not all lenses produced by the two manufacturers are equipped with vibration dampers. In contrast, Olympus chose vibration damping on the sensor. This means that the vibration damper can be activated regardless of lens type mounted.
Lens Options§
All cameras in this class was launched with a new lens standard, so compatibility and availability of the lens is one major factor. Consortium Micro Four-Thirds (MFT), developed by Olympus and Panasonic can be said to have the choice of most luaskarena their first attendance at this class. MFT lens options are available from 7mm (14mm FOV) to 300mm (600mm FOV). Also available ultrazoom lens Olympus 14-150mm (28-300mm FOV) and the Panasonic 14-140mm (28-280mm FOV). The three other brands still have the option of a very small lens, so that should confirm whether the lenses are available in the market will be adequate for your needs. Keep in mind that for the use of video, required a more quiet lens. Therefore, before purchasing check first whether the motor sound from the lens into the video recording.
Hot Shoe & Options Accessories
With interchangeable lens system, the hybrid camera is quite interesting as a start-up camera for learning photography. Therefore, no one to further explore the compatibility of accessories. Sony Nex is probably the most backward in this list because it is not equipped with conventional hotshoe so not many accessories are compatible with it. The four other brands have a diverse choice of accessories, but only Olympus has a flash with good availability in the stores.
Currently, the choice of the type that is available is more than in 2008, although still very small. Because only 5 manufacturers producing this type of camera, we would describe this camera class per manufacturer.
Olympus
Olympus is the latest type of E-P2 Pen and Pen E-PL1. Both are almost no differentexcept in the case materials and built-in flash is available. Perhaps surprisingly, themore affordable types, namely E-PL1, it has more features. But the shape of this camera is less attractive when compared to the E-P2.
Unlike the Olympus DSLR line, line of hybrid cameras called Micro Four-Thirds (MFT). Thanks to collaboration with Panasonic in development of standards of thiscamera and compatibility with various accessories DSLR Olympus, Olympus can be said that the MFT is the most interesting hybrid camera today. In addition, E-PL1 is also the only camera in this class are priced at under $600 in the market.
Performance of E-P2 and E-PL1 are considered good.
Both cameras have a fairly quickautofocus response and good image quality at high ISO. Both are also equipped with vibration damper on the sensor and hot-shoe. In the hot-shoe, you can pair a variety of special accessories MFT, like the viewfinder or mic. Hot-shoe also fully compatible with all Olympus flash.
Conclusion:
E-P2 is good, but does not provide good value compared to the selling price. In contrast, with $600 of funds, the Olympus E-PL1 can provide more features than the worth of DSLR. There is no harm in trying this camera if the price is included in your budget range. However, keep in mind that both of these cameras is 1 year old. Very probably in mid-2011, Olympus will launch a new type of line his MFT.
Panasonic
This year, Panasonic launched the four types of MFT camera and our personal opinion, appropriate fourth entry in the Top 5 position in the class of hybrid camera.However, the most interesting are the two latest camera, Lumix GH2 and GF2.Both this camera boasts video recording Full HD (1920x1080pixel) and touch screen display in the size of the camera that is completely different. GH2 larger and have more features. This camera also uses only 16-megapixel sensor, the Lumix G different from others who are still 12 megapixels.
Panasonic GF2 is a further development of GF1 is very popular. By transferring many functions of the buttons to touch screen, the Panasonic can further reduce the size of the camera. GF2 is now the second most petite hybrid camera, just slightly larger than Sony Nex-5. GF2 performance is also very good, one of the fastest in the class of hybrid camera.
Panasonic G2 and G10, which was launched in early 2010 is very similar to the shape and features. Both only differ in the feature screen. G2 has a touch screen that can be played, while the G10 only has regular screen. Both were only able to record HD video (1280 × 1080 pixels) with built-in mono mic, while the GF2 and GH2 equipped stereo mic. However, besides differences in the video feature, G2/G10 has a photo feature almost identical to GH2/GF2.
Conclusion:
GF2 Panasonic cameras are the most interesting of the four Lumix G latest. GF2 very small size, equipped with touch screen display, with photos and video features are excellent. However, new GF2 commercially available later in January 2011. The price is still yet to be announced. If you are looking for medium size camera, one of the three other Lumix G is the best option at this time. Customize it with your funds.
RICOH
Ricoh introduces GXR November 2009, the unique modular camera. At Ricoh GXR,you not only can
replace the lens, but also the camera sensor. GXR concept separates the camera body, which consists of the screen and grip, with the imaging module,which consists of the unity of the sensor and lens. Thanks to this modular system, the size of the sensor can be adjusted with the lens specification. Also, replace it much easier and safer than dust. P10 is the latest type module with 28-300mm lens and A12modules with 28mm lens f / 2.5.
Conclusion:
Ricoh Innovations need to be admired
Ricoh GXR is a unique camerathat solve many problems in hybrid camera systems. However, high prices and poor distribution makes the Ricoh GXR unattractive.
SAMSUNG
Samsung began to plunge into the world of hybrid in June 2010 with the SamsungNX10. This camera is a type of camera that is more ”serious” with an electronic viewfinder and built-in flash. Samsung uses the same sensor size as that used in DSLR. APS-C format sensor is larger than the sensor in the camera MFT. NX10 is also equipped with the best electronic components, such as AMOLED screen and viewfinder resolution of 1 million dot. Performance autofocus is the fastest one.
Last September, Samsung launched its second hybrid camera, the NX100. This camera is a type of camera is more fun, with curved lines of interest. Performance tobe spelled the same NX100 NX10, with a feature that is not much different. The difference lies only in the built-in flash and viewfinder because it limits the size of the smaller NX100. Therefore, to NX100 is available accessories flash and the same electronic viewfinder with a tiny camera. NX100 also marketed with a special lensthat supports i-Function.
i-Function lets you adjust shooting parameters with a button located on the lens and not available on the NX10.
Conclusion:
Two hybrid camera Samsung is actually very nice, but quite confusing because of differences in compatibility of lenses and accessories. If you do not plan to develop your camera system, please just consider one of these two
great cameras.
However, for most prospective users, the limited choice of lenses maybe discouraged to buy.
SONY
Sony Nex is a hybrid camera is the thinnest and smallest at this time. In fact, this camera has a sensor and a big screen, one of the greatest. Sony marketed its twovariants, namely Nex-Nex-3 and 5, but we do not understand why. Both cameras are sosimilar shape and or features that the Sony Center officials also sometimes difficult to distinguish. Both cameras equipped with APS-C sensor 14 megapixels and a flip-outscreen 920,000 dots. The size of both small and equally do not have a built-in flash andviewfinder. The difference, Nex-5 can record Full HD video (1920 × 1080 pixels), while the Nex-3 is only 1280 × 720 pixels. Both cameras are marketed following a mini flashthat can be attached to the electronic shoe.
Conclusion:
As the thinnest hybrid camera, Sony Nex has a special attraction.Performance autofokusnya not as fast as the Panasonic or Samsung, but still good.The quality of photos and videos both very good, probably the best in this class.However, if you’re interested, you need to remember that Nex not equippedconventional hotshoe so akesorisnya very limited choice. In addition, the price is stillhigh.
Mirrorless interchangeable Best Camera Lens 2010:
Panasonic Lumix GF2
Small is Beautiful, the saying goes. But according to Panasonic, Small is Powerful.Lumix GF2 smaller than its predecessor, but has more features. Touch screen veryeasy to use and available viewfinder for shooting more personal. However, if theconfiguration is changed, GF2 can be an incredible tool. Attach the camera flash andthis becomes a good camera. Attach the mic, then GF2 Full HD camcorder turned intoa champion.
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