Canon’s PowerShot S90 and SD4000 IS Point-and-Shoot Camera Reviews
Written by drbob on January 25, 2012 – 2:13 am -Canon's PowerShot S90 is the best shirt-pocket compact we've ever used: it has full manual controls that approach the tools on a DSLR and takes great pictures in just about any lighting situation. The PowerShot SD4000 IS, on the other hand, is an everyday point-and-shoot camera that offers some manual controls and stellar image quality Details Description Features Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD Sale Price: $349.99 Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days 11 new from $349.99 15 used from $209.99 Description By combining a 10 megapixel CCD sensor and Canon's advanced... more
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Best Cameras of 2011
Written by drbob on January 25, 2012 – 2:04 am -Cameras of Distinction 2011 Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Read More →
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Canon PowerShot G12 Judged the Best Compact Camera with Advanced Features
Written by drbob on November 26, 2011 – 6:33 pm -For the most flexibility, reviewers recommend the Canon PowerShot G12, which delivers a huge range of manual controls for optimal creativity while still offering automatic settings for less experienced shooters. Critics say the new G12 keeps everything good from their previous favorite, the Canon PowerShot G11, and adds the ability to shoot 720p HD video. The G12 camera has a 10-megapixel resolution; image quality is first-rate, with gorgeous prints at lower ISO settings and low noise overall. You can also capture images in RAW mode for maximum editing flexibility. Its spectacular 2.8-inch, 461,000-pixel LCD display is fully articulated. At 12.4 ounces, the Canon G12 digital camera is a heavy camera with a steep price tag, and reviewers are... more
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Canon PowerShot S95 Judged the Best compact digital camera
Written by drbob on November 26, 2011 – 6:24 pm -Experts say the Canon PowerShot S95 continues the company's tradition of offering the best blend of image quality and features for the price. It also offers lots of manual controls to give you room to grow and the ability… expandto shoot 720p HD video, a step up from its predecessor. This 10-megapixel camera has a 3.8x zoom lens with optical image stabilization, which compensates for unsteady hands. There's a vibrant 3-inch LCD, and image quality is top-notch even in low light. The S95 has an automatic mode for beginners, including intelligent contrast correction, face and motion-detection technology. Reviewers like the control ring around the lens, which you can use to tweak settings. The S95 also has a useful mode that simultaneously captures... more
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How to choose the right digital SLR for your needs
Written by drbob on November 26, 2011 – 6:14 pm -Expert reviews say the most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a digital SLR camera is the brand more than the specific model -- that is, the entire system of camera bodies, lenses and accessories. A digital SLR body may be obsolete within two years, but the lens can perform well for decades. You can use some SLR lenses on both digital SLR and film SLR camera bodies of the same brand. And you're almost sure to find one brand more comfortable in your hands than another -- a factor emphasized in expert reviews. If a camera isn't comfortable to you personally, you're apt to leave it at home. Reviewers also note that even within the same camera or lens model, quality varies. Take time to put a new digital SLR camera and lens through... more
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Digital Camera Buying Tips
Written by drbob on November 25, 2011 – 5:18 am -Don't get too caught up in megapixel counts. Instead, look for a camera with good low-light sensitivity and optical image stabilization. Ignore digital zoom. A higher optical zoom is what you really want. Almost all cameras and camcorders alike take good photos/video, so you may not need two devices anymore. Buy a camera unless you're more auteur than shutterbug. Want great photos, but don't want to lug around an SLR? Hybrid cameras are almost as good, work with interchangeable lenses, and can slip into a purse or coat pocket. Take a lot of shots at your kid's soccer game? Look for a camera with a higher optical zoom. It will be best for sports and action shots as well as nature photography. Our favorite sale cameras: Canon Rebel T3i ($549),... more
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Nikon D7000 Review
Written by drbob on November 14, 2011 – 1:50 am -by Theano Nikitas With the D7000, Nikon has created a new category in its broad DSLR line. At $1200 (body only, as of May 9, 2011; also available as a kit with an optically stabilized 18-105mm/f3.5-f5.6 lens for $1600), the D7000 offers a midrange alternative to the higher-end Nikon D300s and the slightly long-in-the-tooth but more affordable Nikon D90, which the company released in 2008. Offering a full complement of advanced and automatic features, a new 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, 3D color-matrix metering, good low-light performance, full 1080p high-definition video, and full-time autofocus in video mode and Live View, the D7000 is an extremely appealing DSLR for enthusiasts and prosumers. Basic Features Like other DSLRs currently on the market,... more
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Sony Alpha SLT-A55 Review
Written by drbob on November 14, 2011 – 1:23 am -by Ben Long Sony Alpha A55: Speedy Shooting, Fast Focusing, and a See-Through Mirror The first step in taking a photo is to point the camera in the right direction. But to know what that right direction is, you need a viewfinder. The problem with designing a viewfinder is that the lens on the camera is located in front of the image sensor, so it’s difficult to get your eye directly behind the lens. SLRs get around this problem by using a flip-up mirror to bounce light into the optical viewfinder. Most digital cameras, though, simply use the LCD screen on the back of the camera to show the current framing. The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is a new interchangable-lens camera that looks a lot like a traditional SLR. But, like a lot of its competitors,... more
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Canon Rebel T3i Review
Written by drbob on November 14, 2011 – 1:06 am -by Derrick Story Canon Rebel T3i Review: A Pro DSLR for Beginners The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a complete picture-taking machine, especially when you use it with its 18-135mm, f/3.5-5.6 IS optional kit lens. The latest Rebel features an LCD that you can swing out and position at a variety of angles, as well as full HD video recording, wireless flash control, a respectable continuous-shooting mode, and the same high-resolution sensor as its predecessor, the EOS Rebel T2i. You can build an entire system around the T3i by purchasing additional lenses, but we encountered no problems handling common shooting situations with the kit 18-135mm zoom lens ($1200 for the kit configuration as of April 29, 2011); that versatile camera/lens combination will... more
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Nikon D3100 Review
Written by drbob on August 30, 2011 – 6:20 pm -Nikon D3100 Review (with 18-55mm lens) from CNET The good: Excellent photo quality; well-laid-out controls; interesting, user-friendly Guide mode; full manual controls in video capture. The bad: Smallish viewfinder; slower than the competition; no bracketing. The bottom line: A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it nevertheless lags behind the competition. Until I sat down to actually write this review, it hadn't struck me how confusing the market placement of the Nikon D3100 is. It's priced the same as the still-available D5000, which is in... more
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