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For 35 years I worked as a lecturer in photography; in colleges of Art and Universities. My own background is very much a chemical based one, so digital photography is something that happened about half way through my career and was, to say the least, a game changer.
Over the last few years since retiring I have tried to replicate my SLR kit using digital instead of film, but I have always been disappointed in various aspects of the technology. So, I decided to abandon all my 'proper' cameras, and just buy something simple and reasonably cheap, but with a good lens.
After reading lots of reviews, reading blogs and checking out web reviews, this is the one I plumped for. It also has a rather super Leica lens, which can't be a bad thing.
Result - This is a superb camera.
It has a good weight to it - not a lumpy heavyweight, but not a cheap plastic weight either.
It sits very nicely in the hand, and it is easy to reach and operate all the main controls with the camera up to your eye. I did say viewfinder, yes! That is a real bonus for me, because it is the way I have always worked. My wife prefers a screen image to take pictures with, and a press on the small 'LVF' button on the back panel gives you this as well.
The screen is good quality - and has more than enough information for anyone. For those who want more of a 'point and shoot' option, you can remove all the screen information by pressing the 'DISP.' button, also on the back plate.
The camera has any number of modes, and they are all extremely well thought out. If you have limited experience you can fall back on the 'iA' (Intelligent Auto) button, and you will get perfect pictures 99% of the time.
Like almost all cameras in this price range, it also shoots movies, and they are extremely fine quality too. In addition you have a choice of formats - from 2:3 to 3:4, to widescreen and square. There are plenty of shooting aids to help composition too, with a green horizon line being the one I have on permanently.
Camera shake is pretty much a thing of the past these days, although this camera also has a standard tripod bush should you wish to use a fixed support.
The final image quality, through the Leica lens, is superb. Sharp and clean and, with the ability to take a number of images simultaneously and superimpose them to create images in otherwise difficult lighting conditions, this camera has all the bells and whistles you could wish for.
Overall it is a camera that has a very high build quality, a superb lens and one of the best sets of creative features and filters I have ever seen. Add to this the small size and light weight and you have a camera that can be used by just about anyone, but that will keep an enthusiast happy as well.
It has been by constant companion for the last 6 weeks and I can see the cobwebs appearing on my 'professional' equipment as I type!
Prints are also stunning!
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| Customer Rating | (494) | (330) | (176) | (328) | (208) | (461) |
| Price | £199.99 | £219.00 | £239.00 | £299.99 | £278.66 | £169.00 |
| Sold By | ViMoo | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.co.uk | A S K |
| Colour | black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bluetooth, WiFi, Hi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible), HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector | Wi-Fi; USB; Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi; NFC |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x | 4x | 4x | 4x | 306x |
| Screen Size | 3 in | 3 in | 3 in | 3 in | 3 in | 3 in |
| Effective Still Resolution (in Megapixels) | 18.1 | 12.1 | 18.1 megapixels | 20.3 megapixels | 20.3 megapixels | 18.2 megapixels |
| Has Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 11.06 x 3.44 x 6.43 cm | 11.07 x 3.44 x 6.46 cm | 11.2 x 3.8 x 6.4 cm | 11 x 6.4 x 4 cm | 4.12 x 11.2 x 6.73 cm | 2.57 x 9.6 x 5.49 cm |
| Item Weight | 214 grammes | 217 grammes | 282 grammes | — | 322.01 grammes | 164 grammes |
| Maximum Focal Length (in millimetre) | 720 millimetres | 720 millimetres | 720 millimetres | 172 | 129 | 500 millimetres |
| Minimum Focal Length (in millimetre) | 24 millimetres | 24 millimetres | 24 millimetres | 4.3 | 4.3 | 25 millimetres |
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2014 |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 18.1 | 12.8 | 18.1 megapixels | 20.3 megapixels | 21.1 megapixels | 18.2 megapixels |
| Size of the Optical Sensor | 1/2.3'' | — | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | — | — |
| Optical Zoom | 30x | 3x | 30x | 40x | 30x | 20x |
| Removable Memory | Secure Digital Card; Secure Digital Card | Secure Digital Card | Secure Digital Card | — | — | Secure Digital Card; Memory Stick |
| Special Features | Serial Shot Mode^Shutter Priority^Aperture Priority | Shutter Priority^Aperture Priority | Shutter Priority^Aperture Priority | Take full creative control or just point and shoot with Hybrid Auto and Creative Shot for fantastic results | Video Recording | NFC |
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