Top 5 things to look for before buying a camera

1.              Design:

The main thing for a camera is design. It should be handy and light weight. It should be easy to slip into your purse and pocket. Touch screen capabilities enable you to easily swipe the screen and change the settings.

2.              Setting and effects:

Nowadays, all the cameras have come with automatic settings, so even a lay man can take pictures. There is no need to adjust the focus and exposure setting at all. Whatever you want to take a picture of, just press one click. Not only are automatic settings provided, but also some funny effects are provided in some advanced cameras.

3.              Battery life and storage:

Li-ion batteries are mostly used, so look for the best quality into the market. They can be rechargeable by connecting the camera to the computer through cords. These batteries have longer life and can withstand more snaps.

4.              Features:

Features are the most important factors, which you need to concentrate before buying. The pixel clarity plays a vital role. Some cameras have built-in HD video recorder which can take snaps while recording. Zoom lens and wide angle are also to be noticed.

5.              Sharing and support:

Some have Wi-Fi sharing features, and they will support all kinds of external devices. Some may be used as web cams too.

Top 5 things to look for before buying a camera

Pentax K-3 compact camera review

Pentax K-3 compact camera review

In the recent years we noticed the Pentax was developing products that seemed to fit entry-level photographers better. However, they changed the landscape by launching the all new Pentax K-3! The Pentax K-3 comes with a 24 mega-pixel camera, Wi-Fi Support, SDHC card, FLU and the ability to control your camera using a web browser.

You will be happy to know the camera comes with better anti-aliasing toggle. The anti-aliasing toggle allows you to pick between smoothness and raw detail without actually changing the camera itself. The camera also features 27-point auto focus system, 8 fps burst shooting and weighs around 28.2 oz. All these features and technologies are great for demanding photographers. Using the dual card slots you can easily record images and the wireless remote capture or transfer seamlessly!

The size of the camera is 3.94 x 5.17 x 3.05 in. The Pentax K-3 was designed to be ergonomic and as comfortable as possible in your hands. The imaging technology in the Pentax K-3 allows you to have more control over your shots and allows you to avoid the use of expensive lenses.

You will be able to transfer your images using a PC connected via the USB device or you may use the web browser to browse through your camera and get your shots that way as well.

Besides the technical features the Pentax K-3 is weather-resistant, and have moisture-tilt capabilities. So, you can be sure that all your shots will come out as expected.

The camera itself comes in two flavors. You can get the body only for $1,300 USD or if you would like the 135mm lens as well then it will cost you $1,700. It is rumored that you also will be able to purchase a 16 GB FLU card for around $100 USD.

Pentax K-3 compact camera review