Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Praktica Luxmedia Z212 camera would suit you adequately.
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Praktica Luxmedia Z212 will satisfy your needs..
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The Praktica Luxmedia Z212, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Praktica Luxmedia Z212 is a great companion to have.
For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Luxmedia Z212 is an easy recommendation for this.
Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Praktica Luxmedia Z212 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.
As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Praktica Luxmedia Z212, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly.
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Praktica has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | Compact |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.1-6.3 |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG XR |
Multi Burst Mode | Yes |
Panorama Mode | Yes |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Scene Modes | Intelligent Scene, Program, Portrait, Landscape, Underwater, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Beach, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Flowing Water, Food, Love Portrait, SelfPortrait, D-lighting, Time Laps |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent_1, Fluorescent_2, Custom |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
ISO Sensitivity | AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 6400 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 |
Light Metering | Multi, Centre, Spot (centre) |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1 - 1/2000 s |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 30 fps |
Resolution At Capture Speed | 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@30fps |
Speakers | 1 |
Video Formats Supported | AVI |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels |
Audio | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Voice Recording | Yes |
Lens System | |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 24 - 288 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.3 - 51.6 mm |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 288 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 3.1 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm |
Optical Zoom | 12 x |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Internal Memory | 64 |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Diagonal | 2.7 |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Megapixel | 20 MP |
Other Features | |
PictBridge | Yes |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 2 |
USB Connector | Micro-USB |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Packaging Content | |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Cables Included | USB |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 26.7 mm |
Height | 61.1 mm |
Weight | 146 g |
Width | 100.9 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 5152 x 3864 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 5152 x 3864 |
Memory | |
Memory Slots | 1 |