What
camera to buy
by J. Ramón Palacios
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Single
Lens Reflex APS
Moved
by competition, even Nikon went the SLR APS way. Yes, much better
lenses and the feel of a single lens reflex camera, but you have
to remember that the almost certain disappointments of the "Advanced
Photo System" or APS come from the negative size. But,
again, if you must somehow, at least increase your chances for
some success with a Nikon.
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Red
Panties for good luck. A Christmas family tradition, source
of joy, clean fun and great expectations. Uneven lighting
and pink "rabbit" eyes, from a Canon Elph APS.
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Nikon
Pronea S
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Nikon
Pronea 6i
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With
AF-A Automatic Switching Mode; the Pronea S detects forward
movement and Continuous Autofocus automatically activates
itself. It also features Focus Tracking, also automatic
when movement is detected. With AF Illuminator that allows
the Pronea S to focus in very low light conditions. 3D
Matrix Metering in 6 segments. |
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It
was called the "new dimension" in Single-Lens Reflex (SLR)
photography. Boasting a stylish metallic-gray color and
sleek design, the Pronea 6i delivered Nikon quality and
high performance – like superb exposure control and razor-sharp
auto-focus. With its Nikon F lens mount, you could access
both the Nikkor IX line or the full interchangeable autofocus
Nikkor lens system.
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APS
Recommendation: For about
the same price of an APS you can keep most of the conveniences
and move up to at least a "compact" or Point
& Shoot 35mm camera; just a bit bigger but better
armed in terms of both negative size, lenses and integrated
flashes, most of them now with red eye reduction capability
and variable power.
If
you are somewhat fascinated by the now discontinued SLR
APS, go all the way to a 35mm
SLR. The APS film required
plenty of improvements, but all of them have now been incorporated
into 35mm film. A modern ISO 800 film looks like the ISO
100 of yesterday in terms of grain. |
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