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Digital cameras

admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:43:32 +0000

Digital cameras capture images through digital means by recording images on a light sensitive sensor.

Digital cameras have outsold their 35 mm film counterparts in the recent years. This is due to a number of reasons, perhaps one of the major ones being the fact that they offer more convenience. For one, with a digital camera, the user does not have to buy film in order to take pictures. A corollary of this is that users do not need to go to a photo shop to have the film developed to see the results. One can immediately see what the picture looks like with a digital camera.

There is a wide range of choices when it comes to digital cameras. The choices range from the most basic point and shoot to the more advanced ones. For the average person, point and shoots will do the job just fine. However, if you want to be able to manipulate various settings and improve your shots, the higher end digital cameras would be a better choice.

There are various choices when it comes to high end digital cameras, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Sony, Lumix are some of the most popular ones.

Canon EOS 40D

admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:41:51 +0000

The Canon EOS 40D is an digital SLR camera.

SLR stands for single-lens reflex. This type of camera allows for a wide range of lens focal length, making this type the main choice for serious photographers. The Canon EOS 40D has a resolution of 10.1 megapixels, and has a 3-inch display. This DSLR comes packed with a host of features to satisfy most any user’s needs and preferences. The best points of the Canon EOS 40D include superior shooting speed as compared to other DSLRs in its class. More so, the photo quality is definitely first rate.

The Canon EOS 40D is also known for its great continuous shooting capabilities. On the downside, the camera has a large spot size for spot meter and the low-light focus is quite sluggish.

As for the price, you can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $1,300 depending on accessories (body only or with IS lens).

Nikon D300

admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:40:40 +0000

The Nikon D300 is another DSLR and has a resolution of 12.3 megapixels.

Its LCD display is also 3 inches, like its Canon counterpart. Its body is built solidly and weighs in at a little over 2 pounds.

What is really good about this body is dust and weather proof.

Furthermore, the Nikon D300 gives excellent performance and high quality photos. This camera also provides extremely customizable settings.

The downside? It’s price: from $1,700 to $2,000++.