Olympus PEN E-PL10
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes. Show more
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Leica M-E (Typ 240)
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
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Fujifilm X-Pro3
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
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Sony a7R IV
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water. Show more
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Sony a6600 + Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
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Leica M-E (Typ 240)
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
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Canon EOS R
5655
9
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
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Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1640000 ISO
25600 ISO
A phase detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images. Show more
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Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Panono Camera
108MP
16.1MP
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
90fps
8.6fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions. Show more
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
3456 x 50fps
2160 x 30fps
A phase detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
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Sony Alpha a9 II
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp. Show more
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky. Show more
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
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Leica M-E (Typ 240)
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
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Leica SL2
2
2
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. Show more
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Leica SL2
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience. Show more
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Sony Alpha 7R III + Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
Zoom microphones record high-quality audio and enable you to record sound from a distance. They can be useful for recording meetings, lectures, and presentations. Show more
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
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Nikon D3x
4400shots
350shots
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken. Show more
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base. Show more
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Sony Alpha a9 + Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) so that you can either extend the internal storage with affordable memory modules or you can retrieve data, such as photographs, easily from a memory card. Show more
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
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Fujifilm X-Pro3
802.11n is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors - a, b and g.
An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.