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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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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Canon EOS Rebel T2i rated the best-value digital SLR with video
Written by drbob on April 6, 2011 – 12:14 pm -Reviews say this 18-megapixel Canon digital SLR hits the sweet spot for both performance and value. The camera incorporates features found in higher-end models such as a microphone input and smooth HD (1080p) video at 30… frames per second (fps). The T2i also earns praise for its fast autofocus and great image quality across a wide range of lighting conditions. Its bright 3-inch LCD screen is extra sharp and includes Live View so you can compose your shot and see it on the LCD before you take it. An image-stabilized kit lens helps you get sharp pictures more often without a tripod, and the sensor is self-cleaning. A spot meter improves backlit exposures, and nine autofocus points plus 3.7-fps shooting make tracking action easy. The 18-megapixel... more
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