7.5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 21-inch prints
Digital SLR kit includes Zuiko Digital 14 to 45mm f3.5/f5.6 lens
Articulated 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View feature
Olympus' Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter
TruePic TURBO Image Processor provides fast camera response, operation, and processing speed
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The EVOLT E-330 is the worlds first digital SLR to offer "Live" viewing through the Color LCD, making it easier to compose and capture the perfect shot. This big 2.5" LCD also features HyperCrystal technology and is designed with advanced swivel capability so you can capture one dramatic result after another from up top, down low, and everywhere in-between. With innovations like these - combined with world-class optics and our patented Dust Reduction System - the E-330 lets you shoot like no other digital interchangeable lens SLR before. Live View LCD.In addition to a traditional optical through-the-lens viewfinder, the EVOLT E-330 boasts the worlds first Live View LCD on an interchangeable lens SLR so you can frame and shoot pictures with ease and comfort.29 Shooting Modes.Choose from 20 user-friendly pre-set shooting modes - including depth-defying underwater modes, a new Nature Macro mode and Panorama mode for stitching multiple images together - or assume more control with creative options including Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual.Multi-angle Hypercrystal 2.5" LCD.A moveable Multi-Angle LCD lets you shoot over a crowd or dip down low for dramatic results that can easily be viewed on this big 2.5" screen - even in sunlight and up to a 160 angle.Dual Media Support.Multiple slots support CompactFlash Type I and II, MicroDrives or xD-Picture Cards so you can decide the storage media thats most convenient for you.Spotless Pictures.Dust and other micro p
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Oly E 330 not only plastic
I'm shooting (good) pictures since 1985 when I bought my two Contaxes and a bunch of Calr Zeiss and Yashica lenses. Most of my pictures captured in diapositive films and the camera sets were in Aperture Priority mode. My Contaxes are still here and ready to shoot (but where all the images gone?). But this is another story. From the old ages???!!! I remember that I was admiring the Olympus cameras for their small dimensions OM series), their excellent construction (OM -4 titanium), and their versatility (see the high speed captures with their dedicated flashes. In the digital age the Oly C5050Z lands into my hands, and her qualities (construction, easy of use, image clearness, luminosity of the lens) won me at once. But I wanted something faster, to be able to captures motorcycle races, like the old days with my manual focused Contaxes. Then came the E 330 which I bought it fron Digital Depot (UK) with the 14-45 Zuiko in a good price. May be is strange but I was attracted of her shape and her price of course. The camera is well fitted in someone hands and everything is close to the fingers. The body (plastic) has its own quality (very good) and for the capturing speed I have to say that I'm completely satisfied (I'm an amateur). Images are sharp and close to filmlike but only till the ASA setting is to 800. Beyond this climax images are really noisy. Autofocus is acceptable when light is enough, but for more accuracy Live View and the enlargement mode is always on the backside of the camera, ready to help (and really does it well). So to be honest and a good judge.. I've paid 260 GBP for body and lens at a time when Canon and Nikon and even Pentax demanded a lot more. I bought a unique body with lovely design, with rugged construction (even plastic made out shell), quality feeling, versatile use (programs), Live View mode, and supersonic feature for the dust (really no problem at all). I took many shots in a light rain without any protection and the camera is still working well. Today I have also my Contaxes, the C5050z, the E330 and recently I bought a used E1 from e-bay at a good price. The only thing that is missing is TIME, because as I live in Greece I have the good weather in my site.
Pros: Excellent construction and handling (for the money to pay for in nowadays). Lovely design (for me). Well balanced colors and natural chroma. A lot of pre-scene modes, in which one can find everything. Ready to shoot in just two seconds and keep shooting.
Cons: The battery lower door. Its toy-made and you have to handle it very carefully. A little bit the same for the card door. I was not able yet why the back screen was a lot bigger than the image in view. But the screen is crisp and very clear. Except the noise that appears beyond 800 ASA all the rest looks very good to me.
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Recommended!
This is my second digital camera. Overall, I like it. The only thing that I don't like is that the picture quality seems not as good as the one I took with my 8 year old digital camera that costed me about 200 dollar then.
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Excellent Camera for beginners
I had been shooting with this camera for 6 months now and it has served me well. I use it to shoot canned stuff as well as professional events and portraits. As long as you know a little about shooting, you can set the settings to get awesome shots. The basic lens are alright, but if you want to go pro you need to get better lenses and an external flash. I've been using an Olympus 1.4X teleconverter with a 14-54mm lens and got great results. The LCD with live view is a great little touch to the camera. Like any SLR cameras out there, you won't be satisfied unless you get some better quality lenses and an external flash to get the most use out of your SLR camera. Now I have put this camera to good use,I am upgrading to a E-510 and also just bought a 18-180mm lens and can't wait to use them. If you like to take pictures like canned stuff, then this would be a great camera for that and something to get you away from the point and shoot cameras that always causes red eyes in pictures.
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Second E-330 for longevity
This is the second E-330 I've bought. I take underwater pictures with the camera in an Ikelite housing. I have the 14-54 Zuiko lens and have had no trouble with the camera. Live view mode "A" is great for quick moving underwater creatures. I get to use the LCD to frame my shot instead of trying to look through the veiwfinder with my mask on. The newer models have not had mode "A" and so are not as useful to me. The Ike housing is expensive so I decided to get a second E-330 body to extend its useful life.
The only negative that I've run into may be due to the lens and not the camera. I started my underwater picture taking career with the C-5050 which has a very bright lens and will lock focus (not always on what you want) in very low light conditions. The set-up I have with the E-330 often does not focus in cloudy or dark water (not enough contrast).
I'll be using this combination for as long as the cameras and housing hold up - hopefully a long, long time.
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E-330 remarkably able camera - high quality output
I have owned my E330 for six months, and I am more impressed all the time. Its best features: 1. Excellent photographic output, especially when set on ISO100 and shooting RAW. The colors are very natural, not garish and overdone as on some other DSLRs. 2. The hinged viewfinder is great because you can place the camera on low platforms or other odd places and easily compose. 3. Live view is also a great composition tool. On a tripod, Live View B lets you use the camera like a mini view camera. 4. With an adapter, you can mount hundreds of older manual focus lenses, and live view B lets you focus precisely.
One hint: skip the 14-45 mm lens. It was a bit too compromised. Spend more and buy the 14-54 instead. However, the old version of the 40-150 lens is very nice, and an incredible bargain at the current price of about $100.
6.3-megapixel sensor captures images with up to 3,008x2,000 resolution
JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG image capture format
2.5-inch color LCD screen
Stores images on CompactFlash memory card
Powered by NP-400 Li-ion battery, up to 400 shots on single charge
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Maxxum 7D is the premiere digital SLR camera from Konica Minolta. Based on the Minolta Maxxum 7000 digital-camera, the 7D leaps forward with higher resolution imaging, greater ease of use, superior creative control, and outstanding overall performance. Equipped with a large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor that brings a new standard of image reviewing to digital SLR photography, plus the powerful new implementation of a CCD-Shift Anti-Shake system designed for the camera's 6.1 megapixel CCD, the Maxxum 7D assures you of the beautiful results you've always wanted. Built-in Electronic-Flash (also accepts optional external flashes - External flashes Program Flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), 2500D, Macro Ring Flash 1200) Flash metering - ADI, Pre-flash TTL, Manual flash control Drive modes - Single, Continuous, 10 seconds/2 seconds self-timer, Single bracket, Continuous bracket / Continuous advance - Approximately 3 frames per second Interval recording - Interval time - 30 seconds/1-10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60 minutes, 2 -240 frames. Start timer is equipped. (Setting - 0.5 to 24H, in 0.5 increments) CCD Anti-Shake 2.5 LCD screen Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 5.91 x 4.17 x 3.05 inches Requires Lens - NOT INCLUDED
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Nice camera
It does what you pay for...I switch to Canon, better performance, but alot more expensive...kept my Minolta as a backup camera
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Maxxum 7d
Not too many of these cameras left out there for sale. It was the digital version of the Maxxum 7 film camera.
I'm very happy with the pictures it takes, particularly in low light. This is a benefit of the 6mp sensor, which nowadays seems like a low figure, but unless you want to go much larger than 8 by 10 prints, shouldn't be an issue.
What I want to warn people about are a couple of problems with the electronics. The 7d has a known problem of first frame black, the shutter doesn't fire the first time it is used, then you turn it off and back on again and it will work. Eventually though it will stop working.
The other problem is with the anti-shake mechanism. The camera will refuse to take a picture while the anti-shake lights go off in the view finder, accompanied by a whirring noise.
Both these problems can be fixed, normally by Precision Camera. It will cost you though. I was lucky enough to get one that had been fixed, and was still under the warranty from Precision. Ask the seller about these problems.
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Simply the best!!!
I've had my Maxxum 7D since September 2006 and can't find enough words to say how i love it! I've had moments when i danced like a kid who just scored a goal after openning up the images on the computer screen!!! This baby reflects every aspect of my personality and helps me bring out my crazy photo ideas. I hesitated and was patiently waiting till i could get it all together with the 28-75mm 2.8 lens, my second best was Nikon's D200, but i decided to follow my dream and i've been happy ever after. Sweet!!! 6MP is just fine with me, printing posters the size of a wall isn't my hobby, so why splash out so much to keep up with the Joneses?! MP count has nothing to do with the quality and a good lens like the one mentioned proves it. The camera is so well designed i barely use the LCD screen, it's on only to review the shot and get some initial settings done, buttons and dials are so intuitively laid out, one doesn't have to take his eye off to make an allignment!!! It's become my arms extention and i now see as if having a viewfinder always on me and the moment i spot something extraordinary i know i can take the challenge - i'm all set for it! Excellent job by KM! I tried Canon 30D in a store before and after the purchase, surely the results are sweet, but it feels like a toy or like an aoutomatic transmission car compared to a well built solid stick shift! You drive it, not the opposite, that what makes your shots so differnet!
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Astounding ergonomics and control...
If you want every control at your fingertips, this is the camera for you... The Anti-shake really do work...
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Very Nice Camera But Didn't Hold Up Well
I had been using this camera for a few years. Easy to use, clear pictures, a variety of settings. Then all of the sudden the light metering just went out and I began having a lot of problems with washout due to the brightness of the photos. We tried to work on getting it fixed because I enjoyed using it so much and had so many lenses and accessories for it but it was going to be very difficult and expensive (not to mention being without a camera for months) to get it fixed. So we finally just gave it up. I miss the grip of the camera, very nicely contoured and felt very secure in my hands, though a little heavier than some of the others, yes I did feel the difference. One of the nicer features was that some of the most important features were controlled by dedicated external buttons rather than being buried in the menu system. Nice to be able to just move those around with a finger or a thumb instead of looking through a menu to locate something. Perhaps I was just really used to this camera, but it really seemed quite user friendly in the controls and operations efficency area. If you see one out there at a decent price, it might be a good one to grab.
6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2.5-inch color LCD monitor; 11-point wide-frame AF
Super-compact, ultra-lightweight body
Auto sensitivity control up to ISO equivalent 3200
Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by 2 CR-V3 lithium batteries or 4 AA-size batteries
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Who says a starter digital SLR has to be stripped? Not PENTAX. The vast array of features packed into the affordable PENTAX K110D is impressive. This including a fast, high-precision 11-point auto focus (9 cross-type sensors) with SAFOX VIII and superimposed AF-point display. Add to this a 6.1 megapizel APS-C size CCD, sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200, a 2.8 frames per second capture rate for action photography, and abright, high-precision Penta mirror viewfinder with 0.85X magnification. The sleek, compact body design with a high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis offers convenient SD media Card storage and High Speed USB 2.0 data transfer and operates on AA batteries, 2CR-V3 lithium batteries, or optional AC adapter.
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Very nice 'budget' camera
This was my first digital SLR camera, and I must say i'm very impressed. I have used higher dollar cameras before, and this Pentax branded camera can truly hold it's own against them.
Most of us haven't heard of Pentax. It's always Canon this and Nikon that, well there are plenty of other SLR makers that can succeed the image quality of Canikon (Canon and Nikon) very easily.
As many before have said, the noise control on this SLR is superb. Great detail with some noise, but it's nicely controlled for a good balanace of detail and noise. With a simple noise filter in post processing, the image noise is nearly absent. It's nearly non-existent in higher light shots.
The focusing in high light is very quick and accurate. It searches.. and searches, and searches, then finally locks, in low light. The kit lens (18-55mm) is faster than the lens I use (Sigma 28-80 zoom macro) but I like the sigma more as it retains better detail and has a higher zoom- much better for casual photography. I have not tried a lower aperature lens (around f/2.8 to f/1.4) being a poor college student.
The lens mount supports every lens made before this camera, and many of the newer lenses. It does not support SDM, but some SDM lenses have a legacy screwmount for this camera and older *istD cameras. You can get many solid, and very nice, lenses that are manual for $50 used, saving quite the bundle.
The LCD is bright and clear, and has a nice wide viewing angle.
The LCD on the top of the camera is useful, it is absent on the lower end SLRs from Canon, Sony, Nikon and others. It's not necassary, though.
This camera is built like a tank. The battery bay and SD card bay seem sort of flimsy, but overall the camera has a very nice, solid feel to it. I thought the buttons for the menu were sort of annoying to press but that is more likely a personal matter.
The flash is adequate for what we can expect from a built-in flash, however, an external flash is probably a better for low light.
The 6.1mp CCD is a very nice sensor indeed. Dont let the megapixel gimmicks fool you, each pixel sensor in this camera is larger, and therefore collects more light- or more color. Anybody can crop a photo to become much larger even at 6.1mp, so it isn't an issue.
With my Sigma lens, I noticed that green really pops out. When I use my telephoto, image quality loses the vivid colors. I haven't really used the kit lens in the feild yet.
Customer support was very quick and helpful, they answered all of the inquiries the next business day.
I would recommend Pentax to any shooter after my experience with this camera, I am no longer a 'Nikon guy'.
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A user of 18 months review
Have been a Pentax user since the 1980's and own several of these fine instruments and more important a small arsenal of K mount lenses. Got the K110D as a replacement under warranty from Pentax (broke down after only two months of use and had to wait 6 months for the unrepaired IstDL to be returned to me as repaired - sent it back and demanded the camera to be replaced. By then the IstDL was discontinued and got from Pentax USA a brand new K110D body instead) - Well, it has been a GREAT camera, takes all my K lenses and other accessories - Pentax and third party, without any trouble. Lenses with an A setting perform flawlessly. I do not have stabilization but I do not need it since I shoot mostly with a tripod. I love the results from this body. The only minus I can talk about is the 18-55mm DA kit lens since it is not a match for the older Pentax primes or even some Kiron zooms. The only advantage of this lens is the convenience. You may see a sample photo here http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7116236 - Conclusion, great SLR Body - If you already own some good quality K lenses, this and other Pentax DSLR's are the way to go. You'll not be disappointed.
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A really wonderful camera
I bought a factory refurbished body only since I had several K mount Pentax lenses plus a Tamron adaptall mount.This is my first real digital camera so maybe I will come back and give it 5 stars for ease of use after my head has cleared from trying to memorize all this information well enough to actually recall and apply it. I haven't had any problems with "only 6 megapixels" or that it only uses SD instead of SDHC. 2 SD cards work well for me,especially for the price.But it is good to know taht you can get downloads from Pentax to upgrade to SDHC in future.Also,with an 8 pack of Eneloop AA cells and a LaCross charger I have never run short of power and that includes downloading pictures onto the computer on battery. Customer service from Pentax is 5 star in itself. I have always liked Pentax products( the first was a Spotmatic bought in 1967-still works) but this K110 D is really worth the money.
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Great camera
We received the camera very quickly. The camera itself is great. It is a digital camera that actually takes the picture when you press the button. There is no irritating delay. We love it.
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SDHC Memory Card & Firmware Upgrade
I'm still learning how to use this camera, but I love it! This is my first SLR. I'm stumbling through the menus, pushing buttons, and reading the Operating Manual. I like the feel of this camera and the menus are very user friendly.
I bought this model because of the price (I paid $300), and I can use all of my old Pentax manual focus lenses with it. But, some of the capabilities are limited with the manual focus lenses, and I'm not fast enough on the focus, so I have ordered an auto focus lens (about $50 for a Tamron 28-80mm).
I wanted to write this review because I initially had problems with my 8GB SDHC memory card. My husband called Pentax and they said to go to the Pentax Imaging website (Support/Self Help) and download the firmware upgrade. We followed the instructions and within 10 minutes we were up and running again! Now I am not limited by the 2GB card I had been using.
15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction
Lenses Included: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode
New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting; HDMI output
Capture images to Compact Flash Type I or II memory cards (not included)
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The EOS 50D features a newly-designed 15.1-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor which is capable of recording up to 4752 x 3168 pixels with full 14-bit A/D conversion for extremely fine tonal gradation. Ready to capture images in an instant, the sensor is designed to work with Canon's EF and EF-S lenses with a conversion factor of 1.6x. It's capable of recording at sensitivities previously too noisy for shooting in low light or subjects in motion. With a maximum ISO rating of 12800 combined with a 4-level High ISO speed noise reduction function, images that would have been impossible without the use of a strobe or flash become simple to record.
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens boasts a 35mm equivalency of 29-216mm when used with a Canon APS-C EOS Digital SLR. Measuring just 4" in length and weighing about a pound, the lens offers a convenient wide angle to telephoto focal length.
12.1-megapixel 4/3-type MOS sensor; world's first Micro Four Thirds camera
Includes Lumix G Vario 14 - 45 mm F3.5 - F5.6 ASPH.Mega OIS lens
Live View Finder and bright 460,000-dot resolution, 3.0-inch LCD
New Contrast AF (Auto Focus) function; Face Detection and Intelligent Auto (iA) mode
Capture images to SD/SDHC/Multimedia cards (not included)
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The LUMIX G1 Ultra-Compact Digital Interchangeable Lens camera is as easy to use as a compact digital camera. It's a new-generation digital interchangeable lens camera that does away with the mirror box and complies with the new Micro Four Thirds System standard. It also features Full-time Live View for compact digital camera shooting ease and iA Intelligent Auto) for beautiful photos with point-and-shoot simplicity. In short, the G1 writes an entirely new chapter in the evolution of the digital interchangeable lens camera.
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G-1 Still is Relevant as 2011 approaches!
Keeping it brief, the G-1 still is capable of producting pictures as good as entry level DSLRs in and around its price range. With the 14-45mm lens it is just about as good as the G-2 with its new 14-42mm lens...a bit more noise and no touch screen or video, but, if you take images and want to save $$ buy this while you can.
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not to shabby
I bought this as an alternative to the larger bulkier DSLR cameras. Was not really looking for a micro 4/3 type camera just one that was a step above point and shoot and without the annoying heft of the rest of the DSLR market. I found the perfect camera with the DMC-G1. It is built rock solid. Has a great screen that swings out and rotates to open and then close to protect the screen. Also helps when taking low down macro shots or when holding the camera up high over a crowd.
The picture quality is terrific. The "iA" or Intelligent Automatic mode is great when you do not feel like adjusting settings or when you pass the camera to a lesser techno-savvy friend. I am not a good photographer at all but this thing seems to make most of my shots look I must know what I am doing. To be honest I have been getting great compliments on my pictures, however, I am not doing anything different than when I used my old crappy camera. If upgrading from a point and shoot this camera will make you want to study how to improve your skills. I found myself many a night up late on [...] learning new tips and tricks.
This camera comes with some pretty good software also. "PhotoFunStudio" to import and manage and "Silky-pix" to optimize and develop your RAW images. Yes this camera does shoot in RAW format as well as JPEG. It takes some practice to get good at Silky-pix but you can do some pretty cool stuff with it.
Check out my flickr page to view photos taken with my G1.
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Overall VERY happy with my choice. great price on amazon too.
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Very pleased thus far
I have been shooting with Panasonic's FZ superzooms (FZ20, FZ28) and have been pleased enough with the photos to exhibit them locally. Having decided to begin doing wedding photography and having found the G1 kit and the 45-200 zoom on sale, I decided to purchase them for that purpose. In my experience the Panasonics produce very flattering portraits, but can also be adjusted for increased contrast.
I took the G1 with me to Alaska this month to put it to the test. I shot in aperture mode exclusively using the "standard film" setting and exposure auto-bracketing. My ISO settings varied between 100 and 400.
All of the shots of my traveling companions look great. Alaska summers are mostly cloudy, resulting in dull pictures before editing; however, the photos cleaned up nicely with minimal editing. The photos show no evidence of digital noise and far less clipping of highlights than my FZ28.
Pros: The camera powers up very quickly and the lenses zoom quicly and smoothly. With the kit lens I was able to hand hold shots at shutter speed 1/10" and at 1/40" with the 45-200 even on the water (traveling at slow speeds). The OIS system more than compensates for the somewhat slow lenses. The camera was easy on the battery; I purchased one spare, which was enough, but I also used the viewfinder rather than the LCD and turned off the features I don't use. The G1 is light and small but feels nice in the hand. It is good in low light; I used the flash less than ten times. I changed the lenses over and over with no sign of dust on the sensor. The camera is equipped to accomodate a hot-shoe flash. I was able to turn off the auto-focus assist lamp and didn't miss it.
Cons: The electronic viewfinder shows noise when being used near other electronic equipment and in low light, which is not a problem with my FZ 20 or 28. The built-in flash is minimally useful, but then it's rarely needed.
Before digital photography I spent 20 years shooting with an Olympus OM10 and have sorely missed it after weating it and the lenses out. I finally feel completely at home with this camera; I just ignore the features I don't use. This is what I've been waiting for.
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Wish I Had This Camera A Year Ago!
I love this camera! It's controls seem very natural to me and I took great photos with it right out of the box (after charging the battery of course)!
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Love It!
I'm new to the fancy camera space, but I did a lot of research on this and others like it, including standard DSLR. It came down to this vs. the Nikon D90. Ultimately I went with this because of: - price: I got refurbished, so it was significantly less costly - style: I really like the red body - size: It's great how much lighter it is than standard DSLRs.
The main reason I wanted the Nikon was it says it performs better in low light, and I can believe it. This one doesn't do great; it gets noisy like others have noted. But it's hard to fault it given all its pluses.
Anyways, the bottom line is that it's as great as everyone else says it is. I'm obviously not a pro, but in most cases, the auto makes me look like one. I've never seen such high quality photos that I've taken--sometimes it seems more real than when I was actually looking at the subject.
The menu system is super easy to use; love the switch up top to the different control approaches and presets. The switcher dial in front is just rightly placed. The articulated LCD is great--you can keep it closed most of the time to protect it, save battery, and just use the viewfinder, but if you want to review/show others or take a weird angle, it helps a lot.
I particularly like taking outdoors, macro, and architecture. Looking forward to playing with filters. I used it to take employee photos of my company (125 people), and they came out great.
The lens it comes with is actually really versatile; very nice wide angle at its shortest length; in my ideal world, it would zoom more. I plan to get the pancake lens when I can spend the additional $$, and then maybe the longer zoom lens at some point.
I'm thrilled with this purchase; it was a great birthday gift to myself. :)
Question : What Digital SLR camera should I buy to get started with photography?
Hi, I'm 15 years old and have recently been saving up a lot of money. I have been looking in to buying a Digital SLR camera and taking a course in photography. I was just wondering what camera you would recommend I should buy with my £500 budget bearing in mind I need to purchase lenses and extra storage devices...
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Depending on whether you feel comfortable chasing down used equipment or not, it is possible to get a pretty comprehensive selection of kit.Used prices for a Canon 30D are around £250-300, which is a decent bargain for what you get. It's not going to take your hand and lead your through how to take photographs like the most modern entry level SLRs, but it's purposeful, fast, and dependable. This camera is quite well suited with the Canon EF-S 17-85mm lens for most normal purposes, this should bring your cost up to around £400. The next thing to get is probably the Canon 50mm f1.8 'Nifty Fifty', and a reasonably strong tripod.I would imagine that 4GB of storage is enough, but you do need a fast card, probably 30 MB/s or faster would be needed. I would also go for 2x 2GB, formatted in the FAT16 file system to squeeze some more speed out of it, and also allows you some flexibility if one fails or gets confiscated for some reason.
Question : Digital SLR?
I'm going to be looking for a digital SLR soon. Price is not a concern (within reason of coarse).What are some good recommendations? I would prefer to stay away from Nikon (I really don't like them), and I learn more towards Canon.As of now I have a Canon Powershot S3 IS. If I buy lenses for it, will I also be able to use them on a new Canon SLR?
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It's perfectly all right if you don't like Nikon - I think Nikon made a pretty good camera but I think since you have already in the Canon camp, might as well as stick in it. Well, you probably won't be able to port your existing camera's accessories to your DSLR when you finally get one, but the user interface will be very much similar from the S3 IS to the DSLR so I'm pretty sure you'll adapt pretty easily.Don't worry about add ons/accessories. There are actually more accessories for Canon than there is for Nikon. Not by far of course because they are both pretty popular.The S3 IS is not an SLR and if you buy an add on for the S3 IS, you won't be able to use them into any Canon SLR. Now the camera itself. I have the Canon XTi and I liked it pretty much. It does everything I want it to do, and it produces good images. The only thing I hated about it is that itty bitty tiny grip that made an otherwise good camera felt like a toy.I'm in the process of saving up on getting the new 40D - after I replace my kit lens that is - and since I have tried it on a camera shop before, I know that the 40D is a pretty awesome camera.Although a little bit outdated (and replaced by the 40D), the 30D is still a very good camera and you also want to look into it.My advice, go to a real camera store and try things for yourself. Just say the clerk that you want to try the camera first before buying. I'm sure he'll understand.
Question : What digital slr camera is best for amateur photographers?
I really want a digital slr camera, but I don't want to spend a fortune, I've been looking at used ones, and refurbished but they're all so expensive! I've been manly looking at getting a canon EOS rebel xs. Is that a decent camera? I currently have a canon regular digital camera and I love it.
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With DSLR's your buying into a system and Canon is far and away the most expensive, closely followed by Nikon.Pentax, Olympus and Sony have many more features. They may be more expensive initially, but a soon as you start adding lenses, flashguns etc. they work out much cheaper for the same or Higher quality. You finish with a much more useful system for less money.Things to look for are a bright viewfinder, good build quality, adjustments of everyday things such as EV value, focus point, metering mode etc. without having to go into a menu. These are basic to using your camera for anything other than 'point and shoot'.Pentax and Sony offer image stabilisation in camera, so every lens you fit is image stabilised without a price premium. Pentax in particular have a massive range of older high quality lenses available for very little, all will be image stabilised.A second hand Pentax DS, which is now 5 years old, would be available at a lower price than a Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel, and is much more of a camera than either of them, it has a genuine pentaprism in the viewfinder which means a brighter image, much better build quality, the same Sony sensor that was used on the Nikon D80. The only downside is the lack of image stabilisation. Like all Pentax DSLR's it can operate as a 'focus trap' which no other make of DSLR can do.Chris
Question : Do you know of a digital slr camera that can attach old lens from non digital slr camera?
I know generally the camera has to be of the same brand; ie. Canon lens for a Canon camera. I was just wondering does anybody know of a digital slr camera that can do this. If not, maybe you can tell me which camera you have and if it is good or not.Thanks alot.
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All Pentax DSLRs can use any pentax lens EVER made.Also the IS thing the guy below mentioned. However, keep in mind that old Pentax lenses were made for 35mm SLRs, the equivalent to full frame cameras today. Pentax doesn't have full frame cameras yet, so images'll be cropped.
Question : What is a good digital SLR camera to buy for an amateur photographer?
I want to upgrade to a digital camera and I was wondering what would be a good one to go with for an amateur photographer. I like the Cannon Rebel line of cameras but I was wondering what a more affordable option might be. What are your thoughts on the Pentax K100d. I learned on a Pentax K1000 and I read that most of the older lenses will fit the Pentax digital SLR cameras.
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I believe the K100D and K100D Super have been discontinued. Newer models are the K10D and K20D. Pentax is still using the venerable K-mount it introduced in 1975 so any older K-mount manual focus lens can be used with the newest DSLR cameras. There will be limited functionality (manual focus, stop-down metering) but they will enjoy the benefits of image stabilization since Pentax placed it in the camera body. If you have several K-mount lenses in good condition then buy the Pentax DSLR.Since Sony bought the DSLR line from Konica-Minolta in 2006, the Sony Alpha (A) series cameras use the Minolta A-mount introduced with the Minolta Maxxum AF 35mm film camera of 1985. So any Maxxum AF lens will be right at home on the Sony A200 or A350 or A700. Sony also incorporates image stabilization in the camera body.
Question : What is a good Digital SLR Camera for someone just moving into SLR cameras and in the cheaper area?
I have been interested in photography for many years and have finally got to the point where I feel a regular digital camera is holding me back from getting good shots. I am hoping to buy a Digital SLR Camera soon, but I do not know much about them to make an informed decision on which one to buy. There are so many choices. What do you recommend? Hopefully something less than $1000 please.
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Do you want one with video,If yes, I would recommend Canon Rebel T1i.It is a good camera under $1000 that take good picture quality and also take HD videohttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&c reative=390957&creativeASIN=B001XURPQSbut if video is not a factor I would suggest Canon Digital Rebel XSi which cost your around $600 and save your money for another good lenshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012YA85A?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&cr eative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012YA85A
Question : What digital slr camera should I buy for magazine photography? I am not a professional photographer?
My partner and I have set up a local community magazine, we have been using a point and shoot digital camera, but feel that we now need to upgrade to a slr. We have no professional training in photography, so have limited knowlege on the subject. I have searched the internet for different reviews, but just seem to drown in information. Please can someone offer advice, please!!!!!
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any entry point DSLR will be good enough. Something like the Nikon D40 or the Canon Digital Rebel XT/350D is perfect for a starter like you. They're pretty affordable (compared to other DSLRs that is) and it works just like any other DSLR so if you upgrade your camera to another DSLR in the future you won't find yourself in a hard time adapting yourself to a new camera.The hardest thing to pick is not the camera - it's the lens - some lenses are specialized and there's one made for specific task, and it won't work well if you use it for another task. But at this point - if all you do is taking picture of people, I think the kit lens that comes with the two camera I mentioned above is good enough. Finally I highly recommend a photography class for you - a DSLR is a pretty complex piece of equipment (well there's an auto mode but you won't be utilizing a DSLR's potential if you're using auto and at that point you'd better off with a point and shoot anyway) and you will appreciate what you have to learn in the photography class.Well, I hope this helps.
Question : Do all digital SLR cameras allow you to blur the background of a photo? What about shutter delay?
I know w/film SLR cameras you can blur the background; can you do the same w/all digital SLR cameras?Also do all digital SLR cameras allow you to take photos w/out a delay in the shutter?THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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Blur the background.. you're talking about depth of field? Yes, you should be able to do that with any digital slr; keep in mind though, if you are using autofocus, the camera is going to try to determine itself what you are trying to focus on. Switch to manual focusing and you can focus strictly on foreground objects, which should become blurred. The farther back they are, the more intense the blur. Different lenses will also affect this.As for the no delay in shutter speed, what do you mean exactly? That when you press the shutter button, the camera takes the picture instantaneously without having to think first? You just need to make sure the camera doesn't have any thinking to do before taking the picture - hold the shutter button in halfway to allow it to autofocus, then press fully when ready, OR switch to manual mode.
Question : What digital SLR camera is a good buy? inexpensive and good quality?
I want to get a digital SLR camera to play with photography. My point and shoot digital camera doesn't give me depth of field, pictures look flat. What digital SLR camera is not that expensive but gives you good quality of photos?
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Any Digital SLR will run you 700+.I suggest starting with a film SLR.Find one on ebay for under $100.Shoots great and you learn a lot more than the automatic digital help that many digital SLRs have.Then once you feel that photography is actually something worth investing in, then research and find one right for you!
Question : What kind of Digital SLR camera should i buy?
I want to get a digital SLR camera and planning on spending about $500, but i dont know which one i should get. I have been seeing XSi on some DSLR and some that don't have it on it. What does it mean? What is the better brand that i should get?
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you can consider buying Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lenshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JCSV5I?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&cr eative=390957&creativeASIN=B002JCSV5ICanon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens# DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; Live View Function# EOS Integrated Cleaning system and Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included softwarehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBKJGG?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=178 9&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001CBKJGGyou can find more options herehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DU TF8%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr%255Fnr%255Fn%255F0%26keywords%3Ddslr%26bbn%3D281052%26qid%3D126338 2072%26rnid%3D281052%26rh%3Dn%253A172282%252Ck%253Adslr%252Cn%253A%2521493964%252Cn%253A502394%252Cn %253A281052%252Cn%253A3017941&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
