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Logi Circle

Logi Circle Camera Review
Logi Circle

Investment in security cameras for home is a wise decision if you want to take good care of your family and make it valuables. But after purchasing and setting it up, that's all there to do. Until anything bad happens and you have to grind hours of video.

The $199 Logi Circle camera offers a similar function "set it and forget it" and some other features, but that's where the comparability stops. Its external design and application is full of beneficial features that make it stay ahead from its competitors, it offers more fun than other security cameras in the market. The Logi Circle comes puts an attractive impression because of its unobtrusive and simple external design. Its user friendly look and feel is the initial part in Logi's advertising campaign to impress the users. It can be used on airports to improve the security of passengers and provide them secure life.

The external body of the Logi Circle is made by white plastic that meets with metallic ring, which shelters up its multi-directional mic. The front section makes the jump behind to white plastic and is optically joined with the lens of camera. When the camera is on, there is small LED light show on the top of circular. The camera is controlled completely by using application comes with it, available for iOS and Android operating systems. Application enables you to do variety of adjustments in camera, even you can control it when you outside from home. You can manage standard features like zoom out and zoom in, can turn off and on the LED light and mute the mic. One exclusive feature enables you to communicate from your smartphone, allowing anyone near the Circle can engage with you, unlimited conversations. This is ideal for practical states like chatting with your babysitter or spooking your pet off the couch.

What really matters how it performs in the market. Though it does not fix to perform on the same technology as other home security cameras, his camera do exactly what you want it to do, and does it accurately. Sensor of Logi Circle is able to capture high definition in both dark and light rooms. When the lights turn off, its night mode automatically starts working. Speaking on the quality of video, it doesn't enough high definition to be 1080p, both the recorded and live footage look great when you play it on the app.

The Logi Circle camera is the best security solution for your home, especially if you are looking for interactive, funny way to watch out the activities inside your home. It is easy to setup and the user friendly app extend the experience of those who are not tech savvy.


I think security experts will not recommend this security camera because of its deficiency of continuous recording abilities and specific backup features. But the camera isn't made to protect from Fort Knox. Its external design puts the attention on all of the interactive items that perform near your home.

 iPhone video resolution

 iPhone video resolution

If you are running the latest iOS9 on an iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6 or newer, you have the option to adjust what resolution the rear camera captures video at. A lower quality setting is an option to pick when you have low memory storage, or if you don't want any extra pixel. You can do this setting for both standard video and slo-mo videos recordings. Making the turn is easy and fast — let see how.

Tap to Settings > Photos & Camera, choose either Record Slow-mo or Record Video and choose resolution that you want from the listed selection.

Remember that the higher the frame rate and resolution, the more memory space video will take up on your device. For example:

Slo-mo video recording
·         720p HD at 240fps (most frames, default): 300MB per minute
·         1080p HD at 120fps: 375MB per minute

Standard video recording
·         4k (highest resolution; iPhone 6S and 6S Plus only): 375MB per minute
·         1080p HD at 30fps (default resolution): 130MB per minute
·         1080p HD at 60fps (smoother video): 200MB per minute
·         720p HD at 30fps: 60MB per minute



Canon PowerShot G9 X

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Unlike the previous G5 X and G7 X which comes with 4.2x zoom lenses and a focal length range of 24-100mm and f/1.8-2.8 aperture maximum, the new G9 X comes with a 3x zoom lens with a focal length range of 28-84mm and f/2-4.9 maximum aperture.

It shows that the lens is not so versatile, but it is best for capturing framing flattering portraits and wide landscapes. The lower aperture means that it won't be easy to blur backgrounds areas and shutter speed will minimize in low light so you have to take extra care to avoid from auto blur. Thankfully the image stabilization system based on lens will help with this by offering a compensation of claimed 3EV.

Another core difference between previous G5 X and the G9 X is that the Canon G9 X does not come with viewfinder nor hotshoe to allow an external to be mounted. However, NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity is available so that you can send photos to your cloud storage or smartphone directly. You can also install Canon's application to make your smartphone a controller and remote viewfinder.

The Canon G9 X is much similar with G7 X but Canon has well managed to take it down around 25% and it's much similar in size with Canon S120, which comes with smaller 1.7/1-inch sensor. While this shrinking might impact negatively upon the specification of lens, but it doesn't seem to be impacted on the build quality of G9 X – it feels nice to control and is about the perfect size to fit into a jeans or shirt pocket.
Control-wise it is very straightforward and easily accessible controls. On the top there's a mode selection for managing the exposure mode, which provides a quick route to shutter priority, aperture priority, manual and program mode, with options to manage scene and fully automatic modes. There are just 4 buttons on the back side of the G9 X and the most of settings options are selected with the 3-inch 1,040,000-dot touch display, which provides very responsive and clear view. It's much easy to access the options that you want.

My first impressions on the G9 X are very nice; the lens focuses very speedily even in less light, colors pleasant and exposure seems accurate. As it comes with same processing engine and sensor as the Canon G7 X we can say confidently that the images will have a best level of noise and detail that's managed well. Naturally we will review it again about lens performance when we have a production sample.

While the Canon G9 X does not have an option of viewfinder, it puts together very attractively, small and nice and, it has a good size sensor. This and its connectivity make it an elegant option for professional photographers who appreciate the advantages of a camera they can take everywhere with them. With built-in Wi-Fi connectivity there should be very less delay among taking a picture and sharing.


We expect the level of noise will managed well as the processor and sensor are also same as the G7 X – and we are looking forward to finding how this mixture work well with the 28-84mm lens.

Canon Powershot D30 

canon d30 camera
Canon D30

 Latest PowerShot D30 from Canon is a ruggedized and waterproof compact camera introduced to compete with Olympus Tough TG-3, Nikon Coolpix AW120, Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Panasonic Lumix FT5. To survive with these stunning cameras, Canon introduced new Powershot D30 incredibly tougher than the D20. It now enhanced with best-in-class 25 meter waterproof rating.

 The camera's processor, lens and sensor specifications remain same with its predecessor, actually the new model have a slightly low RRP. Powershot D30 will enable you dive longer than any of its competitors, with its 25-metre rating stay this camera ahead in the competition. The camera's -10ºc freezeproofing and two-metre shockproofing are more distinctive stats, and unlike the Panasonic FT5, Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-4, the Canon D30 does not have a crushproof rating.

The Powershot D30 is available only in blue color, is a bit of going from the previous D20. It best fits the structure motif of many rugged digital cameras, including the Olympus Tough TG-850, by puting its lens in the top edge than the middle of the camera body. Canon D30 measures 2.7 by 4.3 by weighs 7.7 ounces and 1.1 inches (HWD). That's perfect for this class of latest cameras.

The D30 might be similar in functionality with old D20, but its design given a great overhaul. Gone are the less, queerly buttons changed by comfortable controls which are accessible easily when wearing gloves or underwater. The new, big button for video recording has been placed to a more salient position on top edge of the camera, and the shutter is also big and nice.

With the enlarged and easily accessible buttons on the panel, Canon still has found gap for a grippy and large thumb rest. Separated with the equally prominent finger grip, the Canon D30 looks more secure in the palm than all. Its 12.1MP sensor trails the combat in incredible resolution; at low sensitivity it still able of solving nice detail levels in image. At ISO400 settings detail is distort with grain noise, but Canon has not conceal this with inordinate smoothing, despite subjects on distant don't display the elegnt look that's all very common with these kind of compact cameras.

The Powershot D30 survives under water and its latest overall design makes it one of best digital cameras to buy in 2015. However, its rivals will all must go with at least 14-metre depths, which will easily be enough deep for a typical point of recreational or snorkelling scuba diving.

The D30 also bring a case for itself with its GPS location tagging and bright LCD monitor, but unless you will use the Canon’s extra underwater utility, more feature-packed competitors like the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Panasonic Lumix FT5 can be had for similar price and are better for all-rounders.




List of best selfie phones 

best selfie phones

Selfies are the most important feature for each phone in 2015. Here we list the 7 best phones for taking selfies and available for purchasing in the UK. Also see Best selfie phones of 2015.

1. HTC Desire Eye
best selfie phones
HTC Desire Eye


We get impressed with the front facing camera of HTC Desire Eye: it's fast, its great authority (make it around £350), it sounds great with nice screen. Better still, it makes your personality look pretty. 13 MP front camera make it best selfie phone in the list.

2. Oppo N1
best selfie phones
Oppo N1


The new Oppo N1 is probably is also one of the best selfie phones of 2015. That’s not only because of its front camera, actually it does not have any separate camera for taking selfies, and its main camera can swivel all around to face the front.

3. LG G4
best selfie phones
LG G4


LG has changed its way with the release of leather models which user like rather than other colors. The ceramic and new model will be cheap but feels plasticky and cheap. Hardware is once again incredibly strong - specially the front facing camera - but not far different with the G3 and has tough competition. 

4. Nokia Lumia 735
best selfie phones
Lumia 535


The Nokia Lumia 735 is really perfect smartphone for taking selfies. With just £189 you can enjoy high picture quality many a young girl and boy adding this great gadget to their coming Christmas list. Given the mid-range cost its performance is efficient, and we enjoy the extra features such as Qi wireless charging, microSD support, and 4G LTE

5. Huawei Ascend P7
best selfie phones
Huawei Ascend P7


Huawei finally has launched an elegant handset named Ascend P7 and comes with good value for your money with non-flagship price. Phone also present some stunning hardware on offer, especially the 8 MP front facing camera but the P7 still have some software performance problem.

6. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

best selfie phones
Galaxy S6 Edge



The new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a most wonderful smartphone from Samsung, one of the most elegant but the handset design has some flaws such as sharp corners. While battery is non-removable is an inevitable output, we're highly surprised about the lack of microSD card and waterproofing, but its 16MP primary camera with autofocus, optical image stabilization and LED flash with the 5MP front camera which can captures amazing selfie shots. 

7. Sony Xperia C3

best selfie phones


Sony has much confident with the Xperia C3’s selfie-taking utility that’s the main point it’s selling it on. The phone comes with a 5 MP of front-facing camera, with an LED flash. Not much smartphones have that much megapixels in their front-facing cameras and only few have LED flash in front cameras, so that’s an awesome start. As the Oppo N1, its LED flash is built to skip soft, flattering light. The front camera also comes with wide range of lens so you can adjust more people into a shot.s






 Best Digital Cameras

Best digital cameras

The best digital camera you want to buy is not the one that comes with high price tag. Often people want something different from their digital cameras, so while professionals will pick a powerful DSLR with an extensive system of accessories and lenses, it will be heavy, awkward, big and certainly not the best camera.
And the reality is that for all of us camera is a tool. As long the quality of picture is good, the camera only has to be affordable, easy and efficient. So here we have listed the top 10 digital cameras to buy in 2015 across this wide range of users.

10. Sony W800


Sony W800
Sony W800

Most affordable camera with that combines style with simplicity

·         Price: $108
·         Type: Point-and-shoot compact
·         User level: Beginner
·          Sensor: 1/.3-inch, 20.1Mp
·         Movies: 720
·         Lens: 26-130mm, f/3.2-6.4
·         Continuous shooting: 0.5fps  
·         Viewfinder: No
·         Monitor: 2.7-inch, 230K dots
·         5x zoom and smart finish
·         Cheap and straightforward

9. Canon D30
Canon D30
Canon D30


The best travel camera – it will go with you wherever you go

·         Price: $299
·         Type: Waterproof compact 
·         User level: Beginner
·          Sensor: 1/2.3-inch, 12.1MP
·         Movies: 1080 
·         Lens: 28-140mm, f/3.9-4.8
·         Continuous shooting: 1.9fps 
·         Viewfinder: No
·         Monitor: 3-inch, 461K dots
·         GPS built in
·         Rugged, go-anywhere capability

8. Panasonic TZ70/ZS50
Panasonic TZ70/ZS50
Panasonic TZ70 ZS50

The perfect camera for travel – small but elegant and with a high zoom

·         Type:  Compact travel camera
·         User level: Beginner/enthusiast
·          Sensor: 1/2.3-inch, 12.1Mp
·         Movies: 1080 
·         Lens: 24-720mm, f/3.3-6.4
·         Continuous shooting: 10fps
·         Viewfinder: Electronic
·         Monitor: 3-inch, 1,040K dots
·         30x wideangle-to-telephoto zoom range
·         Manual controls and even raw files

7. Nikon D3300
Nikon D3300
Nikon D3300

Cost effective, easy to use – the best starter DSLR
·         Price:  $275
·         Type:  DSLR
·         User level: Beginner/enthusiast
·          Sensor: DX (APS-C), 24.2Mp
·         Movies: 1080 
·         Lens: Nikon DX, FX
·         Continuous shooting: 5fps
·         Viewfinder: Optical
·         Monitor: 3-inch, 921K dots
·         Value for money
·         Brilliant 24-megapixel sensor

6. Olympus OM-D E-M10
Olympus OM-D E-M10
Olympus OM-D E-M10

Offer the DSLR view in a super-small wonderful camera


·         Price:  $499
·         Type:  Mirrorless camera
·         User level: Enthusiast
·          Sensor: Micro Four Thirds, 16.1Mp
·         Movies: 1080 
·         Lens: Micro Four Thirds
·         Continuous shooting: 8fps
·         Viewfinder: Electronic
·         Monitor: 3-inch tilting, 1,037K dots
·         Super-compact metal body
·         Classic DSLR-style layout

5. Panasonic LX100
Panasonic LX100
Panasonic LX100

Powerful big sensor quality and best controls in a small size camera


·         Price:  $697
·         Type:  High-end compact
·         User level: Expert
·          Sensor: Micro Four Thirds, 12.8MP
·         Movies: 4K
·         Lens:  24-75mm, f/1.7-2.8
·         Continuous shooting: 11fps
·         Viewfinder: Electronic
·         Monitor: 3-inch, 921K dots 
·         Micro Four Thirds sensor
·         Classic manual controls

4. Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic FZ1000
The bridge digital camera for the professional photographer who wants high quality

·         Price:  $593
·         Type:  Bridge camera
·         User level: Enthusiast
·          Sensor: 1-inch, 20.1Mp
·         Movies: 4K
·         Lens:  25-400mm, f/2.8-4.0
·         Continuous shooting: 12fps
·         Viewfinder: Electronic
·         Monitor: 3-inch articulating, 921K dots
·         Large 1-inch sensor
·         Very good lens

3. Fuji X-T1
Fuji X-T1
Fuji X-T1

A mirrorless digital camera that works and looks like a top DSLR

·         Price:  $1199
·         Type:  Mirrorless camera
·         User level: Enthusiast/expert
·          Sensor: APS-C, 16.3MP
·         Movies: 1080
·         Lens:  Fuji X-mount
·         Continuous shooting: 8fps
·         Viewfinder: Electronic
·         Monitor:  3-inch tilting, 1,040K dots
·         Classic controls and handling
·         Excellent colors and image quality

2. Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Professional camera on an amateur price, and best for action

·         Price:  $1478
·         Type:  DSLR
·         User level: Enthusiast/expert
·          Sensor: APS-C, 20.2MP 
·         Movies: 1080
·         Lens:  Canon EF-S, EF 
·         Continuous shooting: 10fps
·         Viewfinder: Optical
·         Monitor:  3-inch, 1,040K dots
·         Sophisticated hybrid autofocus
·         10fps continuous shooting

1. Nikon D810
Nikon D810
Nikon D810

The best DSLR for quality conscious professionals and experts

·         Price:  $1478
·         Type:  DSLR
·         User level: Expert
·          Sensor: Full-frame, 36.3Mp
·         Movies: 1080
·         Lens:  Nikon FX (DX supported in crop mode)
·         Continuous shooting: 5fps
·         Viewfinder: Optical
·         Monitor:  3.2-inch, 1,229K dots
·         Sophisticated hybrid autofocus
·         Super-high 36Mp resolution