Nikon D600, budget full frame DSLR

Nikon has launched it's budget full frame DSLR, D600. The new Nikon DSLR features a full frame 24 Megapixel sensor accompanied by the EXPEED 3 processor. It also boasts a 39 point AF, of which 9 are cross type.  This new DSLR is compatible with lenses and teleconverters all the way upto f/8. The Nikon D600 is available at in sleek black color at an MRP of 1,35,950 body only and 1,63,950 with 24-85mm VR lens.

Nikon D4 vs Canon 1DX

With the arrival of the new 1DX in Canon pro DSLR series certain changes have been brought. This new changes are now taking the likes of Nikon's D4 pro DSLR. For those who are confused between the two, here's a short overview of differences.

1. The Nikon D4 has a 16.2MP sensor whereas the Canon 1Dx has an 18.1MP sensor.
2. The Auto Focusing of the Canon is better than the Nikon, the Canon focuses faster in servo mode than the Nikon.
3. Faster burst rate, Nikon's D4 has 11 frames per second whereas Canon 1Dx have got an expandable 14fps shooting mode. Canon also maintains fast focusing in this mode as well.
4. Noise, everybody goes to the Nikon side in this one and it has been true. The Nikon maintains the noise ratio in LOW ISO s but at higher ISO s the Canon maintains the details and is better than the Nikon.
5. Nikon's D4 has 51 focus points whereas Canon's 1Dx has 61 focus points out of which 41 are cross type.

3 Things You Should Know As A DSLR Beginner

1. Shutter Speed

A shutter as you know in your camera allows light to hit the sensor when it is open. While taking pictures, you click on the shutter button, this opens the shutter. The hitting of light on the sensor is known as exposure and shutter speed means how long you allow the sensor to be exposed to the light.

Faster shutter speeds are meant for freezing motion . But take in mind that faster shutter speeds need a lot of light and a lot of light means alot of noise. Slower shutters speeds are used for dark situations .But slow shutter speeds can cause blur if your subject is moving.

2.Aperture

Consider an example of an open window in a dark room. When you close the window, light coming inside the dark room is less. When the window is wide open, the dark room will be lit by the light. This is the same phenomenon ina DSLR. Aperture is like an open window, expect for the values ofcourse. The bigger the values, the amount of light hitting the sensor is small and smaller aperture means a lot of light.

3.ISO Speed
ISO speed controls the sensitivity or how much light it can see. Low ISO speeds below 800 is good for outdoor photography. The higher ISO means a lot of noise. Higher ISOs are used for night time photography.