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Why buy an entry-level DSLR?
Entry level SLRs are designed for photographers who want to get serious about how they create photographs. Interchangeable lenses, very large image sensors, low noise high ISO performance, RAW capture, full manual photographic controls. These cameras provide an entry into the segment at a great price point.
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Nikon D5100
$497 (body only) $597 - $805 (with 18-55mm lens) |
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What we love about the D5100
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Low noise at high ISO
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| 1,183 ISO |
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24p movies
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| For that film look |
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Great image quality
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| 80.0 |
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Almost no delay when powering up
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| 500 ms startup delay |
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Why buy a travel zoom?
Travel zoom digital cameras provide lots of zoom in a small package making them the perfect vacation and travel camera. These are the most versatile small cameras you can buy. If you’re looking for an all-round camera that is reasonably small and includes rich functionality a travel zoom might be right for you.
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
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What we love about the SX260 HS
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Great zoom
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Built-in GPS
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Wide angle lens
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| 25 mm |
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High speed movies
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| 240 fps |
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Why buy a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera?
Mirrorless interchangeable lens format cameras offer significantly smaller bodies than SLRs with almost all the functionality. If you're looking for a digital camera with a large image sensor, interchangeable lenses and full manual photographic control in a truly pocketable form (jacket pocket not jeans :-) this is for you.
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Sony NEX-5N
$650 - $699 (with 18-55mm lens) |
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What we love about the NEX-5N
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Low noise at high ISO
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| 1,079 ISO |
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Great color depth
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| 23.6 bits |
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Great image quality
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Wide dynamic range
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| 12.7 EV |
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Why buy a pro digicam?
Pro digicams are for the serious hobbyist who wants great photographic control in a compact size. When you don’t want to lug around an SLR but still appreciate a quality lens, wide apertures, manual control and raw capture pro point and shoot cameras offer a great fit.
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Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
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What we love about the DSC-RX100
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Large sensor
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| Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm |
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Low noise at high ISO
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| 390 ISO |
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Shoots RAW
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Wide aperture
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| f/1.8 |
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Why buy a super zoom?
Super-zoom packs more zoom into a digital camera than any other class. These cameras are bigger than the average point and shoot but still smaller than most SLRs. They pack in the most features of all digicams and are fantastic for shooting subjects far away – great for sports or nature photography.
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
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What we love about the PowerShot SX50 HS
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Great zoom
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Image stabilization
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High speed movies
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| 240 fps |
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High ISO
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| 6,400 ISO |
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Why buy an ultra compact?
Ultra compacts are the smallest digital cameras you can buy. Their size and weight make them easy to toss in a pocket or purse, making them convenient for all outings and events. You can’t take a photo if you don’t have a camera and these make it easy to have one on you at all times.
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Sony Cyber-shot WX50
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What we love about the WX50
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Wide aperture
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Really small
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| Ultra compact 92x52x19 mm |
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Wide angle lens
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| 25 mm |
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Image stabilization
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Why buy a waterproof camera?
Waterproof digital cameras offer you the option of shooting where you normally couldn’t in, under and around the water. Beaches, diving, pools, cottages, water parks, rainy days and other wet environments all present an opportunity for you to capture some creative memories - with a waterproof camera you can.
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Nikon Coolpix AW110
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What we love about the AW110
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High resolution screen
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| 614k dots |
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CMOS Sensor
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| Better in low light |
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Image stabilization
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In-camera panoramas
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| Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama |
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Why buy a pro DSLR?
Professional SLRs are designed and equipped for the serious photographer providing more manual and configurable photographic controls, full frame 35mm sensors, blazing speed, super high ISO performance, bigger and better bodies with weather proofing and sturdy construction, and longer warranties.
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Canon EOS 60D
$699 - $899 (body only) $999 - $1,279 (with 18-135mm lens) |
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What we love about the 60D
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High resolution screen
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| 1,040k dots |
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Almost no delay when powering up
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| 400 ms startup delay |
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Weather sealed
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| Shoot in extreme weather |
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Flip-out screen
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