Telephoto, DSLR, mirrorless, compact system... Just like other digital products, digital cameras are constantly evolving in both technology and design, with new concepts and trends emerging all the time. But when we calm down and think about it, for a digital camera, perhaps everything except image quality is just fleeting. For consumers, image quality is the fundamental value, and it's also where the life force of a digital camera lies.
With the philosophy of prioritizing image quality, we specifically brought in BenQ GH700 — China’s first 21X long-zoom digital camera and also the most cost-effective 21X CMOS camera in the country. Let’s see how this highly acclaimed long-zoom camera performs in everyday shooting, especially in action and night photography.
Handheld Night Shooting
Let’s first look at night photography, which is quite challenging for digital cameras. Due to limited light, many cameras that claim high image quality and perform well in daylight become quite disappointing at night. Even with a tripod for stability, the results can still be quite underwhelming.
However, the night shooting performance of the BenQ GH700 exceeded our expectations. The images are remarkably clear with very little noise. In comparison, its performance is truly eye-catching.
The BenQ GH700 offers various options for action shots: high-speed continuous shooting, pre-capture, 120fps high-speed burst, 240fps high-speed burst, intelligent selection mode, and 16-frame burst mode. These features are extremely useful for those who love action photography or need reliable performance in important settings, ensuring you never miss a single exciting moment.
Everyday Shooting
While special shooting scenarios may better highlight a camera’s capabilities, most of our photography takes place in everyday environments. Therefore, everyday shooting performance is equally important. Let’s take a look at how the BenQ GH700 performs.
The BenQ GH700’s 21X long zoom, paired with its 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens, delivers impressive results. Its powerful telephoto and wide-angle focusing capabilities ensure that distant subjects are captured clearly and vividly, with sharper images and more lifelike colors.
The BenQ GH700’s 1cm macro capability allows even the barely visible stamens of a flower to be captured in stunning detail.
As China’s first long-zoom camera, the BenQ GH700’s image quality performance exceeded our expectations. This is not only due to its 21X long zoom and 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens, but also largely thanks to its BSI (Back Side Illuminated) CMOS sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the photodiodes are located behind the circuit transistors, which can block incoming light. The BSI CMOS sensor flips this arrangement, allowing light to reach the photodiodes first, thereby increasing light intake and significantly improving low-light performance. Even when shooting in dim night conditions or indoor low-light environments, the images remain clear and sharp. Thanks to this technology, the BenQ GH700 achieves more than double the sensitivity of traditional CCD sensors while reducing noise by up to 50%.
Through the BSI CMOS sensor and a high-speed, high-efficiency digital image processor, the GH700 greatly reduces image noise. Each time you press the shutter, the GH700 automatically overlaps six frames to create a single optimized image. Even when using high zoom in low-light conditions, you don’t have to worry about noise or blurriness — no tripod needed, every shot stays sharp. With the BenQ GH700, you can enjoy the thrill of handheld night shooting even after dark, without missing any exciting moments.
Specifications and concepts may generate buzz temporarily, but in the end, what truly wins over consumers is image quality. For an increasingly rational audience, image quality is the bottom line. Currently, this camera is exclusively available at BenQ’s Taobao flagship store. Grab your long-zoom camera and join us in experiencing extraordinary picture quality like never before.