Future Perfect: Sony's A6300 mirrorless camera

Other than its size, the mirrorless camera distinguished itself from the DSLR through its auto-focus feature, which is said to be more accurate and consistent.

Sony's latest mirrorless camera took it a step further by offering A6300, with 425 auto-focus points--a big leap from its predecessor, the A6000, which had 179 points.

This technology gives better tracking focus and minimizes blur when capturing photos of fast-paced objects. The A6300 also has 4D Focus, similar to the Sony Xperia X Series smartphone's rear camera.

JV Ruanto of Sony Philippines Digital Imaging said A6300 also has a nicer grip, made bigger and now with a matte finish.

It also has a maximum ISO setting of 51200, the highest among mirrorless cameras, whose normal setting is at 25600.

The A6300 shoots images of 24.2-megapixel resolution and records vidoes of 4K resolution.

If you're seeking to upgrade from A6000 to A6300, fret not as you would still be able to use your E-mount lenses and A7 series lenses.

As it hits the shelves this April, the A6300 camera body will retail at P56,999, while the kit with 16-50mm lenses will retail at P64,999.

Ruanto said they also have a summer promotion, where they will offer G-lenses at P18,105.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

LOOK: Pentax releases DSLR camera PH flag edition

MANILA -- Pentax Philippines has officially released the special local edition of its K-50 weatherproof DSLR camera sporting the bright colors of the country's flag.

Dubbed "Filipino Pride," the Philippine edition of the company's mid-range camera is uniquely colored in a combination of blue, red, yellow and white.

Other than the colors, though, the camera is no different from the regular K-50. But that is certainly not a bad thing in terms of specs.

The camera still boasts a stabilized 16 MP CMOS sensor and weather resistant and dust-proof body -- perfect for the current unpredictability of the country's weather.

It still features the high-speed continuous shooting at around six frames per second, high-sensitivity shooting can still reach ISO 51200, and its auto-focus can "accurately" capture moving objects.

It also can record full HD (1080p) and battery problems can easily be resolved using regular AA-size batteries.

In terms of price, both the regular edition and the special Philippine edition start at P32,990 and come with a 18-55 lens.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com