Pentax K-5

When we ask anybody about the cameras, SLR and compact cameras, then they'll mention brands like Canon or Nikon. Though there are other brands of cameras that also have good quality, the picture is also amazing. You will be amaze with the latest DSLR cameras from Pentax, the Pentax K-5.


Key Specifications of Pentax digital SLR cameras including the Sony CMOS sensor Exmor 16.2-megapixel, weather-sealed magnesium body and the ability to take a 1080p HD video recording at a speed of 25fps or 30fps.Casing DSLR Pentax K-5 looks tough and strong and is a successor of C-5 and the lens seems to also hold a variety of weather.


Pentax K-5 also has a wider ISO range from 50 to 25600, 18-point auto focusing system and an external microphone input. There is manual focus and four custom modes that include auto, action, portrait and night.


This digital SLR camera has a body similar to K-7 series with the jog dial on the left a little wider. Waterproof lens 18-55mm kit is packaged in K-7 seems to also be bundled in the sales of K-5.


PENTAX K-5 DSLR was developed using the PENTAX K-7 as the basis of highly acclaimed, K-5 inherited the exceptional reliability, user-friendly operation, an array of advanced features and compact, lightweight body than its predecessor, but more reasonable and flexible in photographic expression. Coupling the new high-speed, low-noise CMOS image sensor with high performance imaging engine PRIME II, resulting in super high resolution, digital images with rich gradation around the 16.28 megapixel effective, even when shooting in continuous shooting mode at a maximum speed of about seven images per second.




This camera also offers a variety of extra-wide sensitivity between ISO 80 and ISO 51 200 (if extended through custom functions) and Full HD movie recording-Proportion of 1920 x 1080 pixels to extend the boundaries of high-quality visual presentation. Adding other improvements and fixes - such as over-speed auto focusing quicker, an upgrade HDR (High Dynamic Range) function is now used in handheld shooting, and operating better as a whole through the review of designs and shapes of all components - the 5-KIt is designed to be more functional and to maneuver in every detail, and better able to respond to discriminating demands of advanced amateur than previous models.


K-5 features a new-generation, wide-frame autofocus SAFOX IX system with 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle). This sophisticated AF system has been completely redesigned optics, and the factor of the light source when shooting into the calculation to improve the accuracy of autofocus operation. It also offers options for shutter release - among the priorities of focus and priority release in AF. S (single) face mode, or between the focus and priority of priorities in the AFC speed (continuous) fashion face - to make the photographer more prepared for a variety of photography needs ..


K-5 sensor is estimated to 3 stops more sensitive than its predecessor, K-7, which means that the C-5 photos taken at ISO 6400 will look about as rough from one taken at ISO 800 with K-7.


LCD screens on both the back and top of the camera covered with tempered glass. Also integrated hotshoe for external flash units, with initial synchronous speed set at 1 / 180 sec while the new flash in the first half of 2011 will have a speed of 1 / 250 sync. HDMI output and USB 2.0 connections are also present, and the camera will support two SDHC memory card slot.

If you are a Pentaxian, you must be really looking forward to welcoming this Pentax K-5. You should consider trying this sophisticated camera. This means you are not too affected by other famous and big  brands.

Tablet Wars

Currently, competition in the tablet market heats up. Companies are increasingly competing device makers create a slate or tablet that can compete with Apple iPad. One of them is Samsung, which plans to create a tablet-based Android operating system.

Samsung expects tablet computer is not only a competitor but more advanced than iPad next version of Apple tablet. Samsung Galaxy is a tablet computer operating system Android, and has a list of features 3G connectivity, WiFi, screen ratio of 16:10, front camera for video calls, SDHC type memory can be expanded, and a tuner DMB (Digital Mobile Broadcast) to watch TV.

User interface (UI) Samsung Galaxy has sold an impressive value. The information on a technology site Engadget, UI "really looks as soft as silk and iPad certainly be made not worry." Galaxy Tab size about half iPad but two times larger than the size of the Apple iPhone, intended for those who want to read, read and view videos on a bigger screen than the iPhone but not for the iPad.

Is a bit unique, Tab Galaxy will use the screen 7-inch or 2 inches larger than Dell's Streak, but smaller than the iPad. There is tremendous news from India as a company with a subsidy from the government of India will produce similar form iPad tablet, with an estimated price 35 U.S. dollars per unit. Cheap? Obviously! The tablet will use the Linux operating system.

If you do not miss product that will be marketed to students will be officially sold to the public in 2011. The tablet is not a toy, you know. You see, still can
be used to write, browse through video conferencing. Energy options also varied; one of them is solar energy.

Are you more confused? It’s a good idea to wait for product from RIM or BlackBerry which will issue a Playbook. Even the computer kind of competition will be more severely for HP, Toshiba, Archos, eLocity, MSI and a couple of other companies will also issue a product like the iPad. Maybe you need to pay attention to the needs and specifications as appropriate. For that you must be patient huh?

DSLR for Beginners: Nikon D3000

If you really need to change your habit from compact size camera to DSLR, you should consider trying Nikon D3000 because this camera D3000 is suitable for beginners or professionals working in the field of photography. Although this type of camera into DSLR Category basis, but the ability and the results are satisfactory course if combined with a good photo capability.

Like other Nikon cameras, Nikon cameras have a feature D3000 standard DSLR camera. For shoot mode option can be selected according to the taste, which is starting from Auto mode to use settingnya submitted in full to the camera's ability to produce a good picture, until the mode M (manual), if we really want the settings manually. For manual recommended for users who already know how to use it.

Nikon D3000 is equipped with Optical Viewfinder for the target object to be in shoot, and the results can be viewed / reviewed by the LCD which is behind the camera. Nikon D3000 LCD 3-inch size is very convenient to see the picture clearly enough to be seen. Too bad the camera is equipped with D3000 yet LiveView, but with Optical Viewfinder has made this camera can be used as comfortable as any other DSLR.


CCD sensor used in Nikon D3000 with a 10 megapixel resolution, a large enough size for DSLR camera if you want to use to print in large sizes.
Nikon D3000 is equipped with dust removal to reduce dust on the camera sensor. D3000 camera images using EXPEED processor that produces more beautiful pictures and uses the maximum speed.

In Nikon D3000 package includes kit lens AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is equipped with image stabilizer, and a few other standard accessories. For the camera's ability picture taking continue to achieve 3 frames per second.

Battery is included on this camera is a type of lithium-EN EL9a with 1080mAh capacity, enough for everyday use. Battery power of influence of how much we use the LCD and the internal flash. Always advisable to have a backup battery in order to avoid the things that are not in want.