It’s a general trend that technology, in its prototype, doesn’t look much presentable. But, with the passage of time, it becomes more compact and sleek. Same is the case with Sony’s new duo of Alpha NEX Cameras, a splendid effort where power meets portability, as they state it themselves. Earlier this summer, Sony unveiled its set of two digital cameras – Alpha NEX-3 and Alpha NEX-5, with its one-of-a-kind interchangeable lens capability. The most striking thing about Alpha NEX is its DSLR-like features, while it looks just like some other digital camera. Sony claims it to be the world’s smallest & lightest camera of its kind (let’s see how long it holds the record!). It can be called as an altered DSLR camera, which is 48% smaller and 49% lighter. Now, it’s time to get into some geeky stuff i.e. features, specs and review.

Both NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras are almost identical, with a little difference in features, specs and obviously price. Both of them provide 14.2 megapixel resolution, shooting of up to 7 fps, ISO sensitivity: 12,800 (great for low-light shooting), 3-inch LCD screen, Sweep & 3D Panorama capability, HD sensor of APS-C size, BIONZ image processor, HDMI output, and auto HDR. The cameras come either with 16mm or 18-55mm lens, which depends on your choice of purchase (You can get a bundle of both as well!).

As far as the differences are concerned, the main dissimilarity is between the actual size of the cameras. NEX-3 is a little wider, thicker, taller, hence heavier than NEX-5. Other than that, NEX-5 is composed of magnesium alloy from the front, whereas the other one is composed of plastic. The NEX-3 records videos in HD at 720/30p, while NEX-5 shoots 1080i AVCHD videos. The audio format supported by NEX-3 is MPEG-4 AAC-LC, however NEX-5 gives Dolby Digital (AC-3) along with MPEG-4. No matter which lens you like, the difference in price remains $100. NEX-3 is available for $549 with 16mm lens, & $599 with 18-55mm lens. Likewise, you can get NEX-5 for $649 or $699, depending upon the lens of your choice.

Although these cameras lack a built-in flash (maybe to keep it small), but the box includes an attachable Flash, which Sony call detachable. In any case, these cameras certainly take us to a newer level of photography, where you really don’t have to be a professional. But the outstanding results will definitely make you feel like a one. Next time I get my pay, I’m surely going to buy it!

The digital camera is a multimedia device used to take photographs, videos, and other operations by the use of an electronic image sensor. Most digital cameras are able to record moving pictures, sounds and still produce the best quality results. Digital cameras have some advantages of doing some operations that film cameras cannot like video recording. This multimedia device is capable of storing thousands of information into a small memory card that can be emptied at any time to free the needed space for other purposes. These multimedia devices are incorporated from many other devices such as mobile phones and PDAs. Some have other special features like cropping pictures and editing the images.

Types of digital cameras
They vary in sizes and capabilities hence attracting different prices. There are compact cameras and bridge digital cameras. Bridge digital cameras are used by astrologers for scientific use and also by the military. They are more expensive and larger in size because they perform heavy and complicated tasks than other multimedia cameras.

Compact cameras are small in size, portable and are commonly used to take snapshots. They are easy to use and have the compatibility of zooming the lenses using data from the live preview. These multimedia cameras are less costly and give good performances.

Bridge cameras have advanced features and require a greater control than the compact cameras. They have large zoom and can take movies with sound and can be viewed by the use of crystal display or electronic viewfinder. They are capable of storing their images in form of jpeg format or raw image or even both. They use an electronic view finder that enables them to take pictures from a distance regardless of their angles or size. They are available in various shops and dealer outlets from different manufactures and can also be bought online at various prices.

This refers to the combination of the different digital media such as graphics, photos, video, voice, animations and sound effects. Multimedia technology has brought about so many benefits to the communication world.

Multimedia uses visual and audio capabilities to convey its information and knowledge effectively. The multimedia gadgets are made in an attractive and easy to use manner so that they draw the appeal of the users. The multimedia gadgets are used to listen to music, take photos and videos, send graphic emotions etc. They are also incorporated in popular devices such as mobile phones and computers.

The multimedia products draw in more people to buy them because they have several features and capabilities all together than single medium gadgets. They make it possible to present complicated ideas and procedures in a simple way. Since the multimedia gadgets are electronic you can be able to reproduce the pictures videos or graphic arts to share them with your friends. It does this in an economical and simple way. You do not need any specialized skill to operate them. The multimedia applications are also used in learning like taking pictures or recording a lecture that you can refer to later in your own time.