Category Archives: Digital Cameras

Canon Powershot A720 IS

Canon PowerShot A720The Canon PowerShot A720 IS an 8 megapixel point and shoot camera featuring a 6x optical zoom lens (equivalent of 35 to 210mm).

It features optical image stabilization, an ISO range of 80 – 1600 and a 2.5 inch LCD screen and optical view finder.

The Canon PowerShot A720 IS has aperture and shutter priority modes, manual mode as well as 12 scene modes. The camera measures 97 x 67 x 49 mm (3.8 x 2.6 x 1.9 in), weighs 250 g (8.8 oz), and running on AA (2) batteries. Continue reading

Nikon D3

The Nikon D3 DSLR is the long awaited addition to the Nikon DSLR range – Nikon’s first full frame image sensor.

The Nikon D3 features the new full frame ‘FX’ image sensor with an area of 36 x 23.9mm. It has a resolution of 12 megapixels.

Existing Nikon lenses will work on the Nikon D3 in DX Crop mode (at reduced resolution of 5.1 megapixels). Maximum shooting speed is 9 frames per second (at full resolution) – although it can be boosted to 10 fps in DX Crop mode or even 11 fps with some adjustments and limitations to auto focus.

The ISO range is a staggering 100 to 25,600 thanks to a new processor called Expeed. It has an ISO range of up to 6400.

The D3 has a 3.0 inch LCD with Live View (920,000 pixels).
The Nikon D3 will have a retail price of $4999.95.

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Nikon D300

Nikon D300The Nikon D300 is a DX format DSLR (1.5x crop factor) has a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, ISO range of up to 6400, 51 point AF sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, six frames per second shooting speed (upgradable with the addition of a battery grip), self-cleaning sensor and a 3.0 inch LCD (922,000 pixels) with Live View.

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The Nikon D300 is available from Amazon in three configurations:

Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-135mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF Nikkor Zoom Lens

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Canon EOS 40D

canon-eos-40d-2.jpgThe Canon EOS 40D is a 10.1 megapixel DSLR (CMOS) with 6.5 frames per second shooting, a new Autofocus system (9 cross type sensors), 3.0 inch LCD (with Live View), DIGIC III, integrated cleaning, custom user modes on the top dial (3), a larger and brighter view finder than it’s predecessor and a quieter mechanism.

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Canon EOS 40D News Release

Canon today introduces its latest digital SLR for advanced amateurs and semi-professionals: the EOS 40D. With a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.5 frames per second burst performance, a newly developed AF system and 3.0” LCD with Live View mode, the EOS 40D makes significant advances in both performance and versatility.

The camera benefits from the new EOS technology platform introduced earlier this year with the professional EOS 1D Mark III. Canon’s DIGIC III processor delivers responsive operation, improved colour rendering and near-instant start-up time. The EOS Integrated Cleaning System combats sensor dust, while a strong magnesium alloy body with weather resistance ensures lasting durability.

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Nikon D60

The Nikon D60 is a 10.2 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD (230,000 pixels). It features an ISO range of 100 to 1600 (extendable to 3200), image stabilization and dual dust reduction technology. The Nikon D60 measures 126.0 x 94.0 x 64.0mm and weights 495 grams. It boasts a fast start up time of 0.18 seconds. The Nikon D60 is being bundled with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens.

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Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

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