Are you planning a vacation and wondering how to carry your bulky DSLR camera along, as you would not want to compromise on the excellent picture quality of the SLR. Then you should consider the latest compact digital cameras which offer the SLR image quality. Usually when we are on the move and want to capture moments that quickly pass by, the first thing we use is the handy smartphones. But by the time the camera focuses and clicks either we miss it or we get a hazy picture.
In today’s digital photography conundrum, a digital SLR is not the only option with its big image sensors, super-fast speed of the shutter, and interchangeable lenses, to get the top notch pictures. Be it sightseeing, a night safari, sky diving, rock climbing, or even a sea dive, you can get amazing picture quality and images for a lifetime with the compact easy to use cameras.
If you are very active on the social networking sites and wish to upload your pictures when you are on the move you might feel that smartphones are easier to use. But now you can avail features like a built in GPS, which would geotag your images with the location, allowing you to share the vacation routes and maps when you are online through services like Google Panoramio.
You can make your choice according to your priorities like budget, picture quality and add-ons available with the camera. Your options are wide, such as:-
- Panasonic Lumix DMC – G3 – This camera has 11 lenses to offer, including a 3D lens as well. Amongst these zoom, wide-angle and telephoto can produce amazing pictures in almost any situation. You also enjoy using its LCD touch screen that flips and swivels around making it easy to click self-portraits.
- Olympus PEN E-PL2 – This one is very user-friendly, and has a built-in flash. It also supports add-ons like PENPal which allows you to send your pictures to your smartphone via Bluetooth, so that you can instantly upload them online.
- Samsung NX100 – It’s a 3 inch touch screen and its narrow brushed metal body gives it an elegant look. It is compatible with third party fittings, which includes microphones and external flash as well.
- Sony Alpha NEX-C3 – This one weighs only eight ounces and is only about an inch wide. This sleek and light weighted camera with its extra-large sensor can produce crystal clear images in the daylight as well as in the night.
- Kodak Playfull – This small and smart device offers you maximum portability and has an ability to shoot up to 10 hours of HD quality, image stabilised video. It has a special feature that allows you to tag your photos for sharing, which automatically gets uploaded when you connect it to your computer.
- Pentax Optio WG-1 – If you are adventurous and deep sea diving, rock climbing, skiing etc. are a part of your vacation every time, this one is for you. You can drop it, bang it, bury it in snow or even submerge it in water, as it is waterproof till 33 feet; this little compact device can take it all. This 14mp camera is perfect for all travel situations. Its built-in GPS function can even tell you the name of which Cayman Island Coral Reef you pictured.
Whether you are a novice or a pro photographer, Camera Store has amazing options to choose from for all. Visit http://www.camerastore.com.au/digital-cameras for more information on digital cameras online.
