Review Digital Camera World 08-03-2013

Digital Camera World

DSLR vs CSC: 3 key differences you need to understand Aug 2nd 2013, 23:01, by jmeyer Compact System Cameras are becoming increasingly popular and there are models available to suit every level of photographer from the novice to the professional. They are putting up some fierce competition for the DSLR, the traditional camera of choice for enthusiast photographers and it can be hard to decide which type of camera to opt for. In their latest guest post our friends at the photo management blog Photoventure explain the three key differences that are important to understand about the two camera types when trying to choose between a DSLR vs CSC. DSLR vs CSC: 01 Size One of the primary reasons for introducing the CSC genre was to create smaller cameras that can accept different lenses. Compact system cameras can be made smaller than SLRs because they don't have a mirror or pentaprism/pentamirror. As well as the obvious space saving that omitting these components makes, the mirrorless design of a CSC also enables the lens to be mounted closer to the sensor – again shrinking the camera, and in some cases the lenses. PAGE 1: DSLR vs CSC – Size PAGE 2: DSLR vs CSC – Viewfinder PAGE 3: DSLR vs CSC – Focusing READ MORE 55 reasons your photos aren’t working (and what you can do about it) 10 common exposure problems every photographer faces (and how to fix them) Famous Photographers: 100 things we wish we knew starting out Best camera focus techniques: 10 surefire ways to get sharp photos Getting sharp images: every photo technique you need to know starting out What is HDSLR: why your camera's video feature is underused and underrated Aug 2nd 2013, 11:38, by jmeyer When it comes to video on DSLRs, people love it and others hate it. Whatever you think, this feature is here to stay. So, then… what is HDSLR? Put simply, HDSLR is a DSLR camera with the capability for HD video recording. And if you’re using it for the first time you'll discover that there are a lot of new things you have to think about,  including the camera settings themselves. Don’t miss our cheat sheet on Page 2 where we illustrate these settings and what they mean Understanding HDSLR Formats The first thing to understand are the formats. HDSLRs record videos in a variation of the Quicktime (.MOV) format, known as H.264. Like with stills, you will change this to a different format to edit your footage, and to another format again when it comes to saving your blockbuster. But there are some options to choose from at the recording stage. A DSLR with HD offers a choice of two or three different resolutions. 'Full HD' or 1080p offers the best resolution (the same as a Blu-ray Disc), but restricts the maximum length of each shot you record to 12 minutes (taking up 4GB of memory). For those used to camcorders that can record continuously for an hour or more, this might seem a significant restriction. However, for most types of video, each individual clip that you record will usually only be a matter of seconds long. A low-resolution VGA option lets you record continuously for up to 24 minutes. A third option (on most cameras) is 'Standard HD' or '720p'; this has the same 12-minute (4GB) maximum length for each clip, but offers a different range of 'frame rates'. What is ‘frame rate’? The frame rate is essentially the number of shots taken each second to create the illusion of movement. The standard setting for European TVs would be 25fps, and for North America it is 30fps. However, a faster frame rate (50fps or 60fps, depending on your location) is useful for creating slow-motion sequences in post-production. An alternative 24fps is also available – which matches the look and frame rate of the big film cameras used to shoot big-budget movies. PAGE 1: What is HDSLR? PAGE 2: Getting to grips with HDSLR: free cheat sheet PAGE 3: HDSLR audio recording READ MORE Banish Bad Pictures: 9 quick fixes for common camera complaints 10 reasons your photos aren’t sharp (and how to fix them) New camera anatomy: 12 key camera settings to get you started right 24 camera features every beginner must memorize How to set up your DSLR for video recording

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