Hybrid cameras, also known as mirror less cameras, are a new strain of camera that combine the compactness of your compact digital camera together with the image quality of a digital single lens reflex camera. The modern hybrid cameras don't have a single lens reflex mirror removing some of the bulk of a DSLR, but have a larger image sensor than your standard compact digital for better photos. A hybrid camera also does not have a normal viewfinder as in a DSLR, but rather uses an LCD screen or an electronic viewfinder that can be purchased separately. The hybrid cameras have interchangeable lenses similar to a DSLR, making them versatile enough to get many types of shots. They also take incredible HD video in 780p or 1080p format.
Hybrid cameras are the answer to that middle market of consumers who don't wish to put money into high end DSLRs, but want to get excellent quality pictures than a compact digital. The hybrids are compact enough to transport around very easily. On many models, you can instantly record HD video without finding your way through a menu. Most models run in the $300 - $1,000 range, which makes them very reasonably priced to many people.
Olympus and Panasonic use what's known as a micro four thirds format for interchangeable lenses. It is an attempt to come up with a standard format for digital camera lenses to make it possible to change with advanced DSLR lenses. Micro four thirds refer to the ratio of the image sensor, which is a 4 X 3. This size is smaller than an ordinary 35mm, but about 10 times larger than a regular digital compact. The increased size and quality allow the photographer to shoot in lower light without worrying about graininess connected with smaller image sensors.
Many major camera brands have come out with their own version of a hybrid camera. Panasonic led the way with the Lumix G1, then came Olympus with the PEN series. Sony announced the NEX 3 and 5. Nikon and Canon have plans to create hybrids very soon.
With all the hype surrounding the modern hybrid cameras, it remains to be seen if the marketplace for this kind of camera will take off. Sales have steadily increased since 2008 and it's predicted to take off by 2012.
Hybrids offer the best of both worlds. They are compact enough to cart around easily and powerful enough to take great photos.
Hybrid cameras are the answer to that middle market of consumers who don't wish to put money into high end DSLRs, but want to get excellent quality pictures than a compact digital. The hybrids are compact enough to transport around very easily. On many models, you can instantly record HD video without finding your way through a menu. Most models run in the $300 - $1,000 range, which makes them very reasonably priced to many people.
Olympus and Panasonic use what's known as a micro four thirds format for interchangeable lenses. It is an attempt to come up with a standard format for digital camera lenses to make it possible to change with advanced DSLR lenses. Micro four thirds refer to the ratio of the image sensor, which is a 4 X 3. This size is smaller than an ordinary 35mm, but about 10 times larger than a regular digital compact. The increased size and quality allow the photographer to shoot in lower light without worrying about graininess connected with smaller image sensors.
Many major camera brands have come out with their own version of a hybrid camera. Panasonic led the way with the Lumix G1, then came Olympus with the PEN series. Sony announced the NEX 3 and 5. Nikon and Canon have plans to create hybrids very soon.
With all the hype surrounding the modern hybrid cameras, it remains to be seen if the marketplace for this kind of camera will take off. Sales have steadily increased since 2008 and it's predicted to take off by 2012.
Hybrids offer the best of both worlds. They are compact enough to cart around easily and powerful enough to take great photos.
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