Nikon has developed a habit of making very attractive entry-level DSLRs that are cleverly designed so that they are enjoyable to shoot with. Arriving on the market in September 2010, the Nikon D3100 is no exception to this trend and is one of the best beginning digital cameras. The Nikon D3100 price tag also makes it an affordable, entry-level DSLR. The Nikon D3100 stands as a great camera for beginners. In fact, It was designed in a way that makes it easy and enjoyable for those who are new to photography and wish to learn the basics. The Nikon D3100…
Author: Melanie Lafresiere
Melanie Lafresiere
Melanie is a professional photographer from Mauritius, currently based in the UK. She has started her photography journey using Nikon, switched to Canon and is now using Sony on a daily basis. She loves trying new gear, tips and tricks in order to improve her skills and enjoys sharing her views.
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is one of the most affordable FE optics in some way. For just over $200, this 50mm lens offers great features and is a great lens to have as a back-up on a shoot day. Key Features f/1.8 maximum aperture50mm focal length 189g Lens Design Thanks to its predominantly plastic barrel construction, the FE 50mm f/1.8 only weighs 186g and therefore falls within the lightweight category when it comes to full-frame lenses. The lens is smaller than any Sony FE zoom lens and when attached to an Alpha 7 body it makes a fairly compact and…
The Sony a7 cameras have now been on the market for almost five years and the evolution of these full-frame mirrorless cameras is impressive. The new Sony a7 III is another reflection of Sony’s great momentum on the camera market. Key Features 24 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor 10 fps continuous shooting AF joystick Touchscreen Dual SD memory card slots In-body image stabilization693 phase detection points, 425 for contrast detection Design The new a7 III looks very similar to the Sony a7 II with only the new badge as an obvious difference between the two bodies. However, just like the Sony a7R III, the…
The Sony a7 II is an image-stabilized full-frame mirrorless camera that was released at the end of 2014. It was the direct successor to the Sony a7 and uses the same full-frame 24-megapixel sensor as its older sibling. As the first full-frame camera to offer five-axis image stabilization, it was a groundbreaking camera when it was released. While it’s been on the market for nearly four years, we wondered – is the Sony a7 II still worth buying today? Sony a7 II Key Features 24.3 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensorFive-axis sensor-based image stabilizationImproved AF system with 25 contrast-detect and 117 phase-detect…
The Canon EOS Rebel T5i (or 700D) came to market as an update from the older Canon EOS Rebel T4i (650D). These DSLRs, though entry level cameras, offer a wide range of capabilities to help improve your photography skills. As this review shows, the Canon T5i stands as the perfect transition from compact cameras to DSLRs. Canon EOS Rebel T5i Key Features 18MP APS-C ‘Hybrid CMOS’ SensorISO 100-128005 fps continuous shooting1080p30 video recording with built-in stereo mics9-point AF system Design The body of the Canon EOS Rebel T5i is based on the design of the Canon T4i with only a few…
The Sony a7R III was the latest addition to the popular Sony a7 series of mirrorless cameras. They a7R III is often compared to the Nikon D850 as they both combine high resolution with high speed and fast autofocus capabilities. These cameras reach a level as no camera has done before. Key Features 42MP BSI CMOS sensor10 fps shooting with full AF, 8 fps with live updates between shots Improved autofocus, with Eye focus mode5-axis image stabilization4k footage faster, lower-noise image processing Design At first glance, the new Sony a7R III looks just like its predecessor. But, a closer look…