The EOS 750D and 760D are Canon's two new DSLRs, and they sit at the top of its beginner's range, ultimately replacing the old EOS 700D, though this model will carry on for the time being.
So why two cameras and not one? Although they share the same basic specifications, the 750D and 760D are aimed at different kinds of users. The 750D is pitched at relative novices, while the 760D has controls and features aimed at more experienced and more ambitious photographers.
nside, the Canon 750D (Rebel T6i) and 760D (T6s) are essentially the same camera. Both have Canon's new APS-C format 24.2MP CMOS sensor, a Digic 6 processing engine and the same 19-point autofocus system.
They both use Canon's new Hybrid CMOS AF III system too, for use when images or video are composed on the screen in Live View mode. Like the 750D, the 760D has Wi-Fi and NFC technology for connecting the camera to a smartphone or tablet for remote control and image sharing.
Even the continuous shooting speed is the same, at 5fps, and the 750D and 760D have the same metering system and a 3-inch articulating 1,040K-dot touch-screen display.
On the outside, though, these cameras have some key differences, and the 760D is clearly designed for more advanced photographers, with a number of features taken from Canon's high-end cameras.
One handy addition in the 760D is an electronic level that can be displayed on the screen on the back of the camera, or in the viewfinder, to help keep horizons straight. This indicates horizontal tilt, but not up/down tilt, so it's useful for getting horizons straight, but it won't help when you're trying to ensure that the sensor is parallel to a building to avoid converging verticals. Like the Canon 7D Mark II, the 760D's viewfinder has a dedicated Level icon and it doesn't use the AF points to display the level – so it can be seen when pressing the shutter release to focus the lens.
The 760D has a different control layout too, though the two cameras feel very similar in the hand as there's only 0.2mm difference in one dimension between them – the 760D is the slightly taller of the two.
The 760D also has an eye sensor to detect when the camera is held to your eye to take a shot, and automatically turns off the display on the main screen, whereas on the 750D you have to press a switch.
One of the biggest differences between the two cameras is that the 760D has a secondary (monochrome) LCD on the top-plate. This shows useful information such as the ISO (sensitivity) setting, battery level, exposure level, shutter speed and aperture. It's useful to see the camera settings from above and uses less power than the main screen.
On the 760D, the mode dial is on the left of the top plate not the right, and it has a locking button in the centre. This button needs to be pressed before the mode dial can be rotated. It seems rather fiddly at first, but you get used to using it after a while. Nevertheless, it would be better if you could select to lock the dial or not.
Rather than having a dedicated Wi-Fi indicator on the camera body like the 750D, the 760D displays when the Wi-Fi system is active in the top-plate LCD.
In another major departure from the 750D, the 760D has a dial around the navigation buttons – along with a lock to deactivate it. This allows quick adjustments to exposure in manual exposure mode and exposure compensation in the automatic and semi-automatic exposure modes because there's no need to press a button while using the main dial.
The dial feels a little lightweight in comparison with the larger dial found on the back of higher-end cameras. It's also rather low down on the body so it doesn't fall within the natural reach of your thumb, you have to stretch down to it.
Unlike the sensors inside the vast majority of digital cameras, the
sensor inside Leica's Monochrom doesn't have a 'traditional' RGGB Bayer
pattern filter. This means that it can't produce colour images, only
black and white – hence the camera's name. It also means that each
photosite on the sensor is used to create a pixel in the image without
any interpolation. The end result is black and white images that have
much more detail and dynamic range than images shot on a standard camera
whether you shoot in colour and convert a raw file, or shoot black and
white JPEGs.
The original Leica Monochrome was capable of
producing superb quality images, but its handling was rather awkward and
some of its specification decidedly old-hat, especially for a camera
with such a huge price tag. Judging by the specification of the new
version (Typ 246) and the few minutes I was able to spend shooting with
it, Leica has taken significant steps to correct these issues.
Whereas
the original Monochrom used an 18Mp full-frame CCD sensor from Kodak,
the new version has a 24Mp full-frame CMOS sensor from a Belgium-based
company. Leica claims that this brings much greater dynamic range than
the previous model – and noise control should be improved despite the
hike in pixel count.
The sensor is combined with the new Leica
Maestro processor and together they enable a sensitivity range of ISO
320-25,000. The previous version topped out at ISO 10,000, and this
indicates the confidence that Leica has in the new camera's noise
control. If the 1/4000sec maximum shutter speed won't allow you to use
wide apertures when you need to you'll have to use an ND or coloured
filter to cut out some light as the Type 246 doesn't offer the ISO 160
'Pull" sensitivity that the original did.
Other significant
changes include a 100% increase in buffer size (up to 2GB) to speed
image processing, the addition of Live View mode complete with focus
peaking (with red, green or blue highlights) and the ability to shoot
full-HD video. There's even an optional electronic viewfinder to give a
Live View image.
One issue with the original Monochrom was the low
quality of its 2.5-inch screen. Thankfully this has now been upgraded
to a 3-inch 921,600-dot Sapphire glass unit with an anti-reflective
coating.
Build and handling
You have a certain expectation
about the build quality of Leica M cameras and the Monochrom Typ 246
doesn't disappoint. It feels incredibly solid and well-crafted. Its
splash-proof metal body is designed to last a lifetime. However, while
it feels well-made, it isn't especially comfortable to hold, having a
combination of flat surfaces and strong edges. That said, I found it was
reasonably secure in my hand, but given its cost I doubt many
photographers would risk using it without a strap.
The Monochrom
Typ-246 is based upon the M-P Typ 240, which means that is has the same
minimalist control layout, but there are a few handling improvements on
the older Monochrom. For a start, the exposure compensation is easier to
access, instead of being buried in the menu until being assigned to the
rear dial, it is now accessed by pressing and holding a button on the
front of the camera while rotating the rear dial. This button and dial
combination is also used to access the focus assist magnification in
Live View mode. I thought it might be easy to mix these two up and make
the wrong adjustment, but actually I found I got the right option every
time. I'll look at this a bit more when we perform our full test.
The
exposure controls are traditional, which means that shutter speed is
set via the shutter speed dial with an 'A' for automatic setting, and
aperture is set by the lens ring. Sensitivity, however, is set via the
menu.
Being
an M camera focusing is entirely manual. When using the viewfinder,
which seems more natural with an M, you rely on aligning two images at
the centre of screen in the usual rangefinder way. This takes a bit of
getting used to if you're unfamiliar with this technque, but it doesn't
usually take long before most people are focusing quite quickly.
If
you use the Monochrom's Live View mode you'll be able to see the image
as it will be captured, in black and white and with the appropriate
framing instead of relying on the bright lines of the viewfinder. You
can also use focus peaking to guide focusing. In the short time that I
had with the camera, I had mixed success with this. In some instances
the bright red lines were very clear, but in others less so. I'll
investigate this more when we get a sample in for testing.
This
picture shows the beautiful shallow depth of field effect of the full
frame sensor, and that the focusing system can be very accurate.As
with the previous model, the viewfinder displays very little
information, if the exposure is incorrect, for example, you only see the
direction in which it should be adjusted, not the degree of adjustment
that's required. When you shoot in aperture priority mode, however, you
see the shutter speed that the camera is using.
I shot with the
Monochrom for a few moments on a bright sunny day and although the
screen suffered a little from reflections, it fared pretty well. I used
the Live View a few times purely to test it, and it worked well, but as I
said earlier, the viewfinder seems a more natural choice when shooting
stills.
Performance
Naturally we will reserve final
judgement until we get a sample for full testing, but on the basis of
what we know about the original camera's capabilities and the sample
shots that I've seen from the new model, I think it's safe to say that
the Monochrom is a great camera if you are a dedicated black and white
photographer.
The Leica rangefinder design is the classic tool for traditional 'street' photography.Noise appears to be controlled well and is fine-grained in images captured at ISO 12,500. Their dynamic range is also high.
As
before, the camera appears to prefer quite dark, moody images, but the
majority of users are likely to want to use the camera as a data
gathering device and adjust the DNG raw files to get the best result
possible.
It will be interesting to see how many people are interested in shooting black and white video.
Verdict
Leica's
reputation is such that there are many people who have a lifelong
ambition to own a Leica camera. I'm not one of those people. I like
traditional controls, but I like modern niceties like autofocus, an
ergonomic shape and smattering of customisation options as well as quick
access to key features. The Monochrom Typ 246 is a little awkward to
hold, has a focusing system that many would consider outdated and a
limited number of features and controls. I shouldn't like the Monchrom,
but I do. In fact I think I love it. Given its huge price I'm hoping
that I fall out of love with it when it comes in for testing.
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Keen
photographers usually go for a DSLR or a compact system camera, but
they also want something that will slip in a pocket for those days when
the big camera needs to stay at home. Usually, that means putting up
with a smaller sensor – but not this time. Somehow, Panasonic has
shoehorned a CSC-sized Micro Four Thirds sensor into a compact camera
body. Not only that, it's added an aperture ring on the lens, a shutter
speed dial on the top AND an electronic viewfinder. It has a
specially-designed super-compact wide-aperture lens and it can shoot 4K
too. Expensive, but amazing and unique.
2. Fuji X30
A compact camera for enthusiasts that's packed with features and style but still affordable
But
you don't have to pay a fortune for a top-quality high-end compact
camera. We like the Sony RX100 III with its 1-inch sensor, but we're
actually going to go for the Fuji X30, and for two reasons: it's very
good value for money for what it delivers, and the 2/3-inch Fuji X-Trans
sensor punches well above its weight, with excellent film simulation
modes, dynamic range expansion and shadow/highlight contrast control.
It's nicely made, too, with a solid-feeling body, traditional manual
zoom ring and a very good electronic viewfinder.
3. Fuji X100T
Fuji took a chance with this retro-themed fixed lens compact – and made its reputation
The
X100T is a beauty both to look and and to use, but it's not for
everyone! It's a relatively large, retro-styled camera with a fixed
focal length 35mm equivalent f/2.0 lens, and designed for photographers
who hanker after the weighty feel and manual external controls of
traditional 35mm rangefinder cameras. It's a relatively specialised
camera you'll use for a certain type of subject (street photography, for
example) and most owners are likely to have other cameras too. The
original X100 revived Fuji's fortunes and gave its rivals the jolt they
needed to develop their own classically-designed cameras.
4. Sony RX10
Hard to categorise and easily overlooked, the RX10 scores with a brilliant lens and a big sensor
Actually,
that 'big' sensor is relative. DSLR and mirrorless camera owners would
sneer at a 1-inch sensor, but it's much bigger than the sensors used in
regular compact cameras and bridge cameras and this has a big impact on
picture quality. The problem for the RX10 is that its 8.3x zoom range is
too short for it to be considered a 'bridge' camera so people don't
know how to categorize it. But that 24-200mm lens is remarkable – its
constant f/2.8 maximum aperture is unheard of in a compact camera with
this kind of zoom range.
5. Panasonic FZ1000
Bridge cameras usually match yucky, small sensors with crazy big zooms... but not this time
The
Sony RX10 is impressive enough, but the Panasonic FZ1000 takes it a
step further. Bridge cameras are very popular because they offer a
colossal zoom range at a modest cost. To design a big zoom, though, the
makers have to use a tiny sensor – and here Panasonic took the wise
choice to sacrifice zoom range for better quality. Like the Sony RX10,
the Panasonic FZ1000 uses a 1-inch sensor, and while the zoom tops out
at 400mm equivalent, that's still plenty for all but the most extreme
uses. If you want both zoom power and quality, the FZ1000 is the answer.
6. Canon SX60 HS
Big-zoom bridge cameras don't deliver the best quality, but the SX60 HS is best-of-breed
Having
just complained that regular bridge cameras use small sensors that
compromise the quality, we're still going to recommend the Canon SX60
HS. The Panasonic FZ1000 is big and expensive, and the Canon is much
more manageable in both respects. Its 1/2.3-inch sensor has a
back-illuminated design for better light gathering, and while its 65x
zoom has now been beaten by the 83x zoom on the Nikon P900, it's still
right up there with the biggest on the market. You get an articulating
LCD, full manual controls and the ability to shoot raw files, so the
SX60 is about as good as regular bridge cameras get.
7. Panasonic TZ70/ZS50
Travel cameras combine big zoom ranges with pocket-sized bodies, and the TZ70 is the best
Most
of us like to travel light, and this has led to a big market in
versatile 'travel', or 'long-zoom' compacts. Panasonic kicked off this
whole camera genre with its TZ-series, and these are still the best. The
latest model, the TZ70, has a 30x zoom and some remarkably powerful
features, including full manual exposure modes, the ability to shoot raw
files and even an electronic viewfinder. The small sensor is a
necessary evil for this type of camera, but Panasonic has bravely
dropped the resolution to 12 megapixels to give better sensitivity and
all-round quality.
8. Olympus Tough TG-4
If you like to live on the wild side, the TG-4 can take as much punishment as you can
We
haven't yet had Olympus's latest TG-4 in for review, but we've tested
the TG-3 and we like it a lot. You normally think of cameras as delicate
electronic devices, but the TG-4 is as tough as they come. It's
shockproof to a height of 2.1m (the height you can drop it from),
crushproof (resisting a force of 100kg), waterproof (down to a depth of
15m) and freezeproof (down to -10 degrees centigrade). You also get a
surprisingly fast 4x zoom lens – f/2.0 at its widest focal length – and
built-in GPS, so that you can follow your adventures on a map.
9. Canon PowerShot D30
Tough and smart-looking at the same time, the D30 is waterproof down to an amazing 25m
Still
on the subject of tough cameras, we also like the Canon PowerShot D30.
It's a lot cheaper than the Olympus TG-4 and a little less aggressive in
its styling. It goes even deeper, too, with a depth rating of 25m, and
all this combines to make it a tough and practical family camera. But
while the D30 does have GPS, like the Olympus, there's no Wi-Fi – and
there's no 'crushproof' rating either. The image quality isn't quite on a
par with the Olympus's (which also shoots raw files, by the way) and
the macro mode can be a bit hit and miss, but you can't fault its value.
10. Sony W800
It's cheap, it's simple and it still gives you a 5x zoom – the Sony is our top low-cost buy
If
price is the biggest factor, then you can hardly do better than the
Sony W800. At this end of the market you have to tread a careful line
between 'cheap' and 'rubbish', and the W800 keeps you firmly on the side
of 'cheap'. Its 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor and 5x zoom lens deliver
perfectly satisfactory quality for a budget point-and-shoot camera, and
both the build quality and the styling are a cut above what you might
expect at this price. It's small, light, easy to use and gives you just
enough manual control to cope with the occasional tricky situation.
Nikon P900 - Most professional photographers choose features a full frame DSLR on other camera types.Full frame sensor twice the size of APS-C sensors used in the mid-range and entry-level DSLR.Resolution full-frame sensor will have a larger photosites so that you will get better quality results at high ISO.The larger the focal length of the sensor and use, and it provides a
shallow depth of field and defocus effects more clearly - perfect for
portraits.Zoom strength COOLPIX P900 is nothing short of spectacular, 83x (2000mm equivalent) optical zoom Nikon COOLPIX over yet. Advanced shooters will appreciate the quality of the image and
DSLR-grip styling very nice, Vari-angle rotating screen, high resolution
Electronic Viewfinder turns on automatically when lifted into your
eyes, even dial control PSAM modes.P900 Full HD video without fuss will appreciate the ease of
point-and-shoot and a long battery life up to 360 shots per charge, the
built-in Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication technology.Wireless
connectivity connecting the COOLPIX P900 to a compatible smartphone or
tablet for instant photo sharing and remote camera control. P900 provides satisfaction in taking pictures.
A 60x optical zoom and full manual control make this a solidly specced bridge camera
The Nikon P610 is one of the new bridge cameras from Nikon – it replaces the Nikon P600. Its key selling point is a 60x optical zoom which provides you with an equivalent 35mm focal length range of 24-1440mm. There's also a digital zoom available to boost that reach by a further 4x, to an incredible 5760mm.
With COOLPIX P610 and its ultra-powerful 60x optical zoom lens, high-end grip-style design, GPS, built-in Wi-Fi® and Near Field Communication technology (NFC)**, plus Full HD video capabilities, a whole new world of shooting and sharing opportunities opens before you. Flip out the swiveling Vari-angle display, hold the COOLPIX P610 overhead and zoom in for an amazing close-up at concerts. Then pull out your compatible smartphone and see the shot you just took with the COOLPIX P610, right in the palm of your hand. Quickly post it to your favorite site and watch the likes roll in. When you're traveling, built-in GPS records the coordinates of each shot you take. And for those who want creative control, the COOLPIX P610 offers full manual control and advanced shooting modes. (For those who don't, it offers wonderful point-and-shoot ease.) Start sharing photos and videos that amaze.
Effective Pixels
16.0 million
Sensor Size
1/2.3 in.
Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Type
TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 6-level brightness adjustment
ISO 100-1600 ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode)
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
Up to 7 shots at approx. 7 frames per second
Battery / Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.0 in. (125.0 mm) x 3.4 in. (85.0 mm) x 4.2 in. (106.5 mm)
The EOS 750D and 760D are Canon's two new DSLRs, and they sit at the top of its beginner's range, ultimately replacing the old EOS 700D, though this model will carry on for the time being.So why two cameras and not one? Although they share the same basic specifications, the 750D and 760D are aimed at different kinds of users. The 750D is pitched at relative novices, while the 760D has controls and features aimed at more experienced and more ambitious photographers.nside, the Canon 750D (Rebel T6i) and 760D (T6s) are essentially the same camera. Both have Canon's new APS-C format 24.2MP CMOS sensor, a Digic 6 processing engine and the same 19-point autofocus system.They both use Canon's new Hybrid CMOS AF III system too, for use when images or video are composed on the screen in Live View mode. Like the 750D, the 760D has Wi-Fi and NFC technology for connecting the camera to a smartphone or tablet for remote control and image sharing.Even the continuous shooting speed is the same, at 5fps, and the 750D and 760D have the same metering system and a 3-inch articulating 1,040K-dot touch-screen display.On the outside, though, these cameras have some key differences, and the 760D is clearly designed for more advanced photographers, with a number of features taken from Canon's high-end cameras.
One handy addition in the 760D is an electronic level that can be displayed on the screen on the back of the camera, or in the viewfinder, to help keep horizons straight. This indicates horizontal tilt, but not up/down tilt, so it's useful for getting horizons straight, but it won't help when you're trying to ensure that the sensor is parallel to a building to avoid converging verticals. Like the Canon 7D Mark II, the 760D's viewfinder has a dedicated Level icon and it doesn't use the AF points to display the level – so it can be seen when pressing the shutter release to focus the lens.The 760D has a different control layout too, though the two cameras feel very similar in the hand as there's only 0.2mm difference in one dimension between them – the 760D is the slightly taller of the two.The 760D also has an eye sensor to detect when the camera is held to your eye to take a shot, and automatically turns off the display on the main screen, whereas on the 750D you have to press a switch.One of the biggest differences between the two cameras is that the 760D has a secondary (monochrome) LCD on the top-plate. This shows useful information such as the ISO (sensitivity) setting, battery level, exposure level, shutter speed and aperture. It's useful to see the camera settings from above and uses less power than the main screen.On the 760D, the mode dial is on the left of the top plate not the right, and it has a locking button in the centre. This button needs to be pressed before the mode dial can be rotated. It seems rather fiddly at first, but you get used to using it after a while. Nevertheless, it would be better if you could select to lock the dial or not.Rather than having a dedicated Wi-Fi indicator on the camera body like the 750D, the 760D displays when the Wi-Fi system is active in the top-plate LCD.In another major departure from the 750D, the 760D has a dial around the navigation buttons – along with a lock to deactivate it. This allows quick adjustments to exposure in manual exposure mode and exposure compensation in the automatic and semi-automatic exposure modes because there's no need to press a button while using the main dial.The dial feels a little lightweight in comparison with the larger dial found on the back of higher-end cameras. It's also rather low down on the body so it doesn't fall within the natural reach of your thumb, you have to stretch down to it.'techradar
This
picture shows the beautiful shallow depth of field effect of the full
frame sensor, and that the focusing system can be very accurate.
Nikon P900 - Most professional photographers choose features a full frame DSLR on other camera types.Full frame sensor twice the size of APS-C sensors used in the mid-range and entry-level DSLR.Resolution full-frame sensor will have a larger photosites so that you will get better quality results at high ISO.The larger the focal length of the sensor and use, and it provides a
shallow depth of field and defocus effects more clearly - perfect for
portraits.Zoom strength COOLPIX P900 is nothing short of spectacular, 83x (2000mm equivalent) optical zoom Nikon COOLPIX over yet. Advanced shooters will appreciate the quality of the image and
DSLR-grip styling very nice, Vari-angle rotating screen, high resolution
Electronic Viewfinder turns on automatically when lifted into your
eyes, even dial control PSAM modes.P900 Full HD video without fuss will appreciate the ease of
point-and-shoot and a long battery life up to 360 shots per charge, the
built-in Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication technology.Wireless
connectivity connecting the COOLPIX P900 to a compatible smartphone or
tablet for instant photo sharing and remote camera control. P900 provides satisfaction in taking pictures.
With COOLPIX P610 and its ultra-powerful 60x optical zoom lens, high-end grip-style design, GPS, built-in Wi-Fi® and Near Field Communication technology (NFC)**, plus Full HD video capabilities, a whole new world of shooting and sharing opportunities opens before you. Flip out the swiveling Vari-angle display, hold the COOLPIX P610 overhead and zoom in for an amazing close-up at concerts. Then pull out your compatible smartphone and see the shot you just took with the COOLPIX P610, right in the palm of your hand. Quickly post it to your favorite site and watch the likes roll in. When you're traveling, built-in GPS records the coordinates of each shot you take. And for those who want creative control, the COOLPIX P610 offers full manual control and advanced shooting modes. (For those who don't, it offers wonderful point-and-shoot ease.) Start sharing photos and videos that amaze. 
