Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28

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Price : Rp.4.000.000 (US $400.00)

Specification

Image Sensor

  1. Camera Effective Pixels 10.1 Mega pixels
  2. Sensor Size 1/2.33"
  3. Total Pixel 10.7 Total Mega Pixels CCD
  4. Primary Colour Filter yes

Optic
  1. Optical Zoom : 18x
  2. Extra Optical Zoom : 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 7Mega, 25.7x for 5Mega, 32.1x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 6Mega, 25.7x for 4.5Mega, 32.1x for 2.5Mega 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 5.5Mega, 25.7x for 3.5Mega, 32.1x for 2Mega
  3. Digital Zoom : 4x ( Max. 72.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) (Max. 128x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
  4. Focal Distance : f=4.8-86.4mm (35mm Equiv.: 27-486mm)
  5. Lens : LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 11 elements in 8 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces, 2 ED lenses)
  6. Aperture : Wide: F2.8 - F8.0 Tele: F4.4 - F8
  7. Optical Image Stabilizer : MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
  8. Conversion lens Compatibility Yes
  9. Focusing Area : Normal: Wide 30cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity / MF / Intelligent AUTO / Macro: Wide 1cm / Tele 200cm - infinity / Tele Macro (approx. 11x - 18x) : 100cm - infinity
  10. AF Metering : Face / AF tracking / multi-area / 1-area high speed / 1-area / spot
  11. Focus/Exposure
  12. Focus Mode : Normal / Macro, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off AF/MF Switchable, Manual Focus(Joystick), One Shot AF, AF Area Select, AF Tracking
  13. AF Assist Lamp Yes
  14. ISO Sensitivity : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
  15. ISO Limit Set Yes
  16. White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Flash / Halogen / Color Temperature / White Set 1 / White Set 2 (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Pinhole modes) / White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, ±9steps each, Blue/Amber and Magenta/Green bias)
  17. Exposure : Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift(Program AE mode)
  18. Exposure Compensation : 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
  19. Backlight Compensation : Yes (auto in Intelligent AUTO mode)
  20. Multi-Exposure No
  21. Multi-Aspect No
  22. Auto (AE) Bracketing : +/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
  23. Light Metering : Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
  24. Rec Mode[Mode Dial] : Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) mode, A(Aperture Priority) mode, S(Shutter Priority) mode, M(Manual) mode, / Custom1, Custom2, Portrait mode, Scenery mode, Sports mode, Night Portrait mode, Close-up mode, Scene mode,Motion Picture
  25. Scene Mode : Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain
  26. Advanced Scene Mode : Portrait mode : Normal, Soft Skin, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative / Scenery mode : Normal, Nature, Architecture, Creative / Sports mode : Normal, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative / Night Portrait : Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illuminations, Creative / Close-up: Flower, Food, Objects, Creative
  27. Shutter Speed : P:1-1/2000sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed) A/S:8-1/2000sec, M:60-1/2000sec  Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
  28. Flash System
  29. Built-in-Flash : Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On,Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, / Flash Synchro ; 1st / 2nd / Flash output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 - +2 EV) / 0.3 - 8.5m (Wide/Macro/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
  30. External Flash n/a

Feature
  1. Self Timer : 2sec, 10sec, 10sec[3 pictures]
  2. Auto Review : 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
  3. Review : 1x, 4x, 8x
  4. Picture Adjustment : Contrast ±2steps / Sharpness ±2steps / Saturation ±2steps / Noise Reduction ±2steps
  5. Colour Effect Mode : Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
  6. Color Bracketing : Standard / Black & White (2 images), Standard / Sepia (2 images), Standard / Black & White / Sepia (3 images)
  7. Recording Format : Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding / image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)+ QuickTime / Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
  8. Recording Image Size : Still Image: 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3648x 2736 pixels, 3072 x 2304 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels / 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3648x 2432 pixels, 3072 x 2048 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels / 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3648 x 2056 pixels, 3072 x 1728 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels
  9. Image Quality : Fine / Standard / RAW / RAW+JPEG
  10. Motion Picture : 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps/10 fps / 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps / HD(16:9 Aspect Ratio): 1280x720 pixels 30fps
  11. Burst Shooting Mode : Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 11 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3), 12 flames/sec (2.5M for 3:2), 13 flames/sec (2M for 16:9) (Speed Priority) / 7 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) (Image Priority)
  12. Unlimited Consecutive Shooting yes
  13. Digital Red Eye Correction yes
  14. Intelligent Exposure yes
  15. Intelligent Exposure Off / Low / Standard / High
  16. Easy Zoom n/a
  17. Zoom Resume yes
  18. Motion Zoom yes
  19. Still Image Rec. with Audio : 5 sec
  20. Audio Dubbing : Max. 10sec
  21. Real-time Histogram yes
  22. Highlight Display Yes
  23. Composition Guide line yes
  24. Composition Guide line : 2 patterns
  25. Built-in-Memory yes
  26. Built-in-Memory [Capacity] : approx. 50MB
  27. Scene Mode Help Screen yes
  28. Auto Angle Detection yes
  29. Flip Animation yes
  30. Travel Date yes
  31. World Time yes
  32. Title Edit yes
  33. Text Stamp yes
  34. LCD Monitor : 2.7" TFT LCD Display (230K dots) / Field of View : approx. 100% / AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High angle mode
  35. Viewfinder : 0.20" Color EVF (201.6K Pixels equip.), Field of View : approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x
  36. Playback mode : [REC]/[Play] Selector switch / 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, calendar display, zoomed playback (16x max.), Playback of favorite pictures, Category Playback (playback and slideshow of pictures in category) / Slide show (duration & effect with music is selectable), image rotation / Resizing (selectable number of pixels), trimming, protection, aspect conv. DPOF print setting / Creating still pictures from a motion picture / Image leveling
  37. Category Playback : playback and slideshow of pictures in category
  38. Slideshow Mode : (duration & effect with music is selectable), image rotation
  39. OSD language : Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
  40. Recording Media : Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard(Still image only)
  41. Microphone yes
  42. Speaker yes
  43. Interface : DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB2.0 High speed
  44. Direct Print : PictBridge

General Data
  1. Colour : Black
  2. Battery : Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 710mAh) (Included)
  3. AC Adaptor : AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
  4. Battery life (approx.) : 460 pictures (CIPA standard)

Dimensions [mm]
  1. Width : 117.6
  2. Height : 75.3
  3. Depth : 88.9
  4. Weight [g] Body : 370.0 Including Battery and SD Memory Card 417.0

Further Specifications
  1. Included Software : PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1E / ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) / SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE / QuickTime / USB Driver
  2. Standard Accessories : Battery Charger / Battery Pack / Battery carrying case / AC Cable / AV Cable / USB Cable / Shoulder Strap / Hood (S+L) / Hood-Adapter / Lens Cap / Lens Cap Strap / CD-ROM
Strengths: Leica glass, F2.8, wide-angle, lightweight, you can zoom while filming, vivid and crisp pictures

Weaknesses: None

Nikon CoolPix P80

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Price : Rp.3.700.000 (US $370.00)

Features

  • World’s smallest 18x zoom camera
  • Powerful 27 to 486mm (35mm format equivalent) 18x optical Zoom-NIKKOR lens
  • 10.1 effective megapixels for high-resolution images
  • Mode dial provides intuitive operation that makes it easy to achieve the desired shot
  • VR optical image stabilization
  • High sensitivity up to ISO 6400
  • Sport Continuous Mode for as many as 30 consecutive pictures at 13 fps
  • Large 2.7-inch LCD monitor with wide-viewing angle
  • Electronic viewfinder for sharp, steady shooting
  • Optimize image (including monochrome filter effect)
  • Distortion control
  • Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance –
    Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
Strengths: Great zoom 18X, wide angle, simple controls, fantastic 2.7'' display, great grip, easy to use, fantastic picture quality, very good video quality

Weaknesses: Making noice in sports mode, taking more than 2.5 sec for the first shot, no remote control, looks more plastic, no raw file support, battery life is average.

Sony CyberShot DSC-H7

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Sony CyberShot DSC-H7

Price: Rp.4.100.000 (US $410.00)

With 15x Optical Zoom capabilities, the Cyber-shot DSC-H7 let you get even closer to the action! This model is equipped with Sony's Face Detection and Double Anti-Blur technology, which combines the Super SteadyShot feature with High ISO Sensitivity (Max. ISO3200) and Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction).

Features

  • Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar Lens with 15x Optical Zoom
  • 2.5" LCD Screen
  • Gross Pixels 8,286K Pixels, effective Pixels 8,083K Pixels
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Bionz Image Processing Engine
  • Anti-Blur Technology with High Sensitivity
  • Super SteadyShot
  • MPEG Movie VX Fine
  • 31MB Internal Memory
  • Function Guide
  • Stamina: 280 shots / 140mins
Strengths: Good picture quality, powerful flash, bigger display screen , elegant look

Weaknesses: When taken during night using ISO option, picture is blurry, face is not visible clearly, no night shot technology for shooting in total darkness. You need to go with DSC-H9 if you need it.

Olympus SP-560 UZ

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Olympus SP-560

Price : Rp.3.900.000 (US $390.00)

The world's most complete compact camera. The SP-560 UZ is an elegant, compact digital camera — it's ideal for intermediate and advanced digital photography fans who crave power and versatility. Its superior optics, 18x optical zoom and lightweight, portable design make it the perfect point-and-shoot camera for sports, outdoor and travel photography. The SP-560 UZ's Dual Image Stabilization technology provides an effortless 2-in-1 anti-blur solution for crisp, clear images in any situation. As if all that wasn't enough, the SP-560 UZ also sports the new Face Detection technology, which recognizes and tracks faces within the frame to help you capture sharp, brilliant portrait photos.

Features

  • The ultra-compact 27mm wide-angle combines with an amazing 18x zoom to provide maximum shooting versatility for sports, travel or everyday use.
  • Get superior image quality with a high-resolution 8-megapixel CCD. Make large prints without ever losing any detail.
  • The 2.5" high-resolution LCD provides easy shooting and sharing of your images with friends and family.
  • Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.
  • Face Detection automatically focuses on your subjects' faces and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
  • Shadow Adjustment Technology helps you capture scenes exactly as you see them, even in difficult lighting situations — perfect for outside shots in bright sun when dark shadows are prevalent or shooting in backlit situations.
  • Using a live, multi-frame window on the LCD, Perfect Shot Preview lets you preview the effects of various settings and then select and capture the perfect shot!
  • 15fps High-Speed Sequential Shooting and Pre-Capture will let you shoot fast-action sequences like a pro. At the click of a button, you can take several shots in rapid succession to capture split-second action photos. With a burst rate of up to 15fps*, you will freeze moments in time and get the shot you want. *(1.2MP)
  • The SP-560 UZ allows full Manual exposure settings for advanced creative control, yet it's easy enough for any family member to point-and-shoot beautiful images.
Strengths:
  • The ability to shoot 15 frames or more in sequence
  • Superlong, yet wide lens; manual exposure controls; good body design; supports wireless flash.
Weaknesses:
  • Slow focusing speed
  • inability to add any kind of filter to the camera
  • Softness and noise hurt picture quality; middling performance.

Kodak Easyshare Z812 IS

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Price : Rp.3.100.000 (US $310.00)

Features

  • Image sensor: 5.76 x 4.29mm CCD with 8.3 million photosites (8.2 megapixels effective)
  • Lens: 36-432mm equivalent f/2.8-4.8 Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens
  • Zoom ratio: 12x optical 4.2x digital
  • Image formats: Stills – JPEG (Exif 2.21); Movies – QuickTime MPEG-4
  • Image Sizes: Stills - 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1836, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1800 x 1600, 1920 x 1080 1280 x 960; Movies –1280 × 720 at 30 fps, 640 × 480 at 30 fps, 320 × 240 at 30 fps
  • Shutter speed range: 1/2–1/1000 second; 16–1/1000 sec. in Shutter priority and Manual mode
  • Image Stabilisation: optical
  • Exposure Compensation: +/- 1.0 EV in 1/3EV steps
  • Focus system/range: TTL AF; range 50 cm to infinity; macro to 12 cm
  • Exposure metering/control: Multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot metering (zone tracks with 5 focus zones); Auto, P, A, S and M shooting modes plus Smart Scene, High ISO, 16 Scene modes and Panorama
  • ISO range: Auto, ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (with reduced resolution)
  • White balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
  • Flash modes/range (ISO auto): Auto, off, fill, red-eye reduction; range 0.5 to 7.8 metres
  • Sequence shooting: 2 fps up to 5 frames
  • Storage Media: 27 MB internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot
  • Viewfinder: EVF with 230,000 pixels, 100% field of view
  • LCD monitor: 2.5-inch indoor/outdoor colour TFT display with 230,000 pixels
  • Power supply: CRV3 Lithium Digital Camera Battery
  • Dimensions (wxhxd): 108.4 × 74.2 × 76.1 mm
  • Weight: 300 grams

Strengths: Cost, ease of use, zoom, HD video, price.
Weaknesses: Lense cap falls off to easily, shutter lag, built-in settings do not produce desired results, fuzzy images at 100% size, poor manual, no rechargeable battery/charger, no real micro mode

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

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Price

Second: Rp. 2.300.000 (US $230.00)

The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon's latest advanced technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity. And now ambitious photographers have even greater creative latitude thanks to an included hot shoe adapter that allows you to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes.

Features/Fitur Canon PowerShot S5 IS

  • 12x optical zoom lens with IS
  • 8.0 Megapixels
  • Extensive movie options
  • DIGIC III and iSAPS
  • Face Detection AF/AE/FE
  • Red-Eye Correction
  • ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
  • 2.5" vari-angle LCD
  • 22 shooting modes
  • Accessories include Speedlite flashes
Strengths: Photo quality is the best, great video quality & stereo sound, user friendly, incredible pic quality ability to attach an additional flash, lcd panel swivel, great image stabilization, uses standard AA batteries, supports SDHC format, supports audio notes on stored images-customizable sounds for camera functionsgreat image stabilization, easy to use slide show tool and movie tool direct from camera to TV

Weaknesses: Low light limitation incl weak flash, noisy at more than ISO200, no wide angle lens, no RAW image support, no rechargible batteries or charger included, bulky look.

Panasonic DMC-FZ18

By Han on 12:09 AM

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Price : Rp.3.600.000 (US $360.00)

Lumix® 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 18x Optical Zoom, Intelligent Auto Technology, 28mm Wide-Angle LEICA Lens and 2.5" Diagonal LCD

Features


Big Zoom, Small Camera
Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in a 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down to one centimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet) from your subject. With the Extended Optical Zoom function, zoom power is boosted to around 28.7x (in 3-megapixel resolution mode).

Intelligent Auto Technology Delivers Perfect Shots Every Time
Say good-bye to complicated settings. Just turn the dial to iA and the DMC-FZ18 will not only help eliminate blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, but it will also detect up to 15 faces and automatically select the focus, exposure and scene modes for the best results.

MEGA O.I.S. Prevents Blurring from Hand-Shake
Camera shake is the number one cause of blurry, out-of-focus pictures. That's why Panasonic Lumix digital cameras come equipped with advanced Optical Image Stabilization (MEGA O.I.S.) that detects even the tiniest camera movement, then automatically adjusts the lens to compensate. With MEGA O.I.S., you're ensured sharp, clear pictures every time without any loss of image detail or clarity.

Intelligent ISO Control Helps Prevent Motion Blur
Thanks to Intelligent ISO, Panasonic Lumix digital cameras capture crisp, clear images even when your subject moves as you shoot. Advanced subject-motion detection circuitry senses when your subject is moving and raises the camera's ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings accordingly. This suppresses motion blur and also makes it easy to shoot scenes with fast moving action.

Face Detection for Blur-Free Portraits
The new Face Detection function automatically chooses the optimal settings to make sure faces appear well-lit and in focus. This advanced technology can detect up to 15 faces in a scene, and will even automatically readjust the settings if their positions change. In Intelligent Auto Mode, the camera automatically begins focusing even before you press the shutter button, so you'll never miss an opportunity for a great shot.

Scene Detection Chooses the Mode That Best Fits the Situation
With your Panasonic Lumix digital camera in Intelligent Auto Mode, the Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly. With the camera choosing the settings for you, you'll get beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject.

Strengths: Image quality,Cost factor,Big zoom,RAW mode,excellent interface, joystick access to most commonly needed functions, Uses SD/SDHC cards, Good build.

Weaknesses: Can not zoom while taking video, noise reduction induced problems in low light situations, Lens move in and out while zooming and retracts in when powered down, No focus ring, No flash shoe, No tilt LCD, Non standard thread size.

Basic tips to take pictures with DSLR camera

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Key element in photography is light, without light, will not happen of a picture and in the capture of the DSLR camera is an important factor that must be considered, namely:

1. shutter speed
2. Aperture / diaphragm opening
3. iso / asa

These three factors above, the shutter speed + aperture + iso = expossure.

Expossure (lighting) = is the quantity of light allowed to enter, the intensity (set by opening the lens) and duration (governed by the shutter speed) the light coming in and the image sensor. High iso, need a bit of light to produce clear images. conversely, low-iso require a lot of light to produce clear images. * remember: the high iso images may cause the results arising noise that can reduce image quality.

Shutter speed (to shut = closed) = at the time we hit the button for taking pictures, going the opening so that light entered the lens and the image sensor. work shutter is opened and then closed again. Shutter speed is the speed of the shutter opened and closed again. Shutter speed can be set. If we choose 1 / 100, then it will open for 1 / 100 sec. Scale varies shutter speed.

There are B, 1, ½, ¼, 1 / 8, 1 / 15, 1 / 30, 1 / 60, 1 / 125, 1 / 250, 1 / 500, 1 / 1000, ff. ranging from ½ to 1 / 1000 usually just called the numbers below it, meaning 100 = 1 / 100 and 2 ½ seconds means. But if the number is 2-colored, it means 2 seconds, while B the mean is bulb , ie, if the button is pressed the shutter opens, and when the shutter release button to close, to remember is, the longer the shutter speed, the amount of light entering the more much. the greater the number, then the shutter speed will be higher (the faster the shutter open and closed).

Diaphragm or aperture (or often called exposure) = function to regulate the amount of light entering the volume, this function is usually in the back of the lens, consisting of 5-8, composed of metal plates and can open wider or narrower. Writing numbers diaphragm usually is f / 2, f/2.8, f / 4, f/5.6, f / 8, f/11, and f/16, and so on. The smaller the number the diaphragm, then the resulting openings will be widened so that the light coming in more and more. Tips:

1. Large opening = large diaphragm opening (small f number) is used to produce images with sharp subject with background blur.
2. Small opening = opening a small (large f number) will produce a sharp image from foreground to background. Small openings are usually used in landscape, needed detail and sharpness on the image.

iso = iso values in the digital photography states that the sensitivity of the sensors used in digital cameras. Use the lowest iso value for the best photo. If the shutter and diaphragm settings still can not get the right exposure (usually in low light conditions) then it could try to raise the value iso.
In addition to shooting at low light, use a high iso is well suited to prevent hand-shake blur effect (if the camera does not feature stabilizer) or for high-speed photography, because it allows the use of high iso. Raise the value of iso will make a side effect of noise on the image.