Archive for the 'SLR Cameras' Category

For producing quick photos easily, nothing can beat Canon EOS Rebel XS. The camera is a digital powerhouse with some powerful and exciting features including a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, fast shooting, Canon DIGIC III processor, Live View Function etc. With easy to use user interface, compact and sleek design and 2.5 inch LCD display, this DSLR is surely going to take you by surprise.

The best thing about the camera is its auto mode which is accurate almost always and delivers good quality shots. For a photography novice starting to set his hands on DSLR camera, this auto mode is quite convenient as it makes photography simpler. The camera has excellent portrait mode that delivers large sized prints in excellent quality. Another noteworthy feature is the in-built picture styles of Canon EOS Rebel XS that offers great variety in taking pictures in various modes

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Dust is a problem with most SLR cameras. When you change the lens, there are chances that dust may enter in the camera and result in spots in the pictures. The Canon Digital Rebel Xti comes with a dust cleaning system.

In this camera there is an ultrasonic filter that shakes off the dust. It is a good solution to the dust problem. Also even after the hardware solution, you find some spots on the result; there is software that comes with the camera. With the help of this software you can remove spots easily.

Other features of the camera include a 10.1 Mega Pixel resolution and 2.5” LCD screen. The larger size of the LCD helps in reading the menus and the pictures also look larger in a review.

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Being a successor of the Nikon D60, it offers features of D60 like 10.2 megapixel sensor and 2.5 inch screen with resemblance in body and controls as well. It has a built-in autofocus and vibration reduction image stabilization technology, providing sharp and blur free photographs.

Its best feature is the active dust reduction system with airflow control which provides more picture clarity. The anti-dust system vibrates the low pass filter along with usage of airflow system to remove particles coming in the image path. It is provided with an eye sensor which automatically turns off the LCD screen if the view finder is being used. Adjustment of image size, quality and white balance for RAW images can be done within the camera after shooting. It has a stop motion recording mode which helps create a stop motion animation from a sequence of images. An inbuilt active D light automatically compensates the under exposed as well as over exposed areas in picture with high contrast.

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Set with strong features and the advanced technology, the latest entrant in the renowned Nikon family is Nikon D5000. The most visible feature of this camera is its 2.7 inch LCD monitor which can be tilted forward and rotated to achieve great viewing from any angle. This feature comes in handy when capturing Live View, greatly enhancing the way you look at movie clips and creative photography. It can be snapped back into its safe position as soon as you are done.

Outfitted with a 12.3 megapixel, the Nikon D5000 is capable of churning out high resolution advanced images. Nikon’s Scene recognition and face detection features also play a big role when trying to achieve great picture focus and quality. It can detect up to 5 faces in the frame and can automatically lock-in on the closest one.

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If you are not an expert yet in photography but you want an SLR, you could seriously consider the Pentax K200D. On one hand, it comes with many advanced features, and on the other, this camera is lightweight and is really easy for the beginner to use. And the best news is, as you keep using this camera, you can grow as a photographer with your experience.

The biggest challenge for most beginners is camera shake that can make the pictures blurred. To negate this, the Pentax K200D comes with the award winning Shake Reduction mechanism from Pentax. You will surely notice the difference it can make, even when the shooting conditions are quite challenging. Expect to get the same high quality images even when the light conditions are less than perfect or when you are using the telephoto lens.

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If you are planning to get yourself a high end camera, then consider buying a SLR. The Olympus E-30 will capture your imagination and give you breathtaking photographs. With this camera, you will be definitely encouraged to take up photography at a professional level.

The camera is great for continuous photography, as it has a speed of 5 frames per second. An electronic pop-up flash makes the Olympus E-30 look genuinely small yet gives it the image of a professional’s device when operated. However, it is advised that the camera be handled with extreme care since its glass fiber enforced plastic body may be susceptible to scratches. This ordinarily will protect the camera from any damage if it falls down from your hand.

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