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Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) + Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens + Canon EF 75-300mm III Lens + Spare LP-E5 Battery + 8GB Card + Gadget Bag

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Features:

• KIT INCLUDES 10 PRODUCTS — All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
• <#1> Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) with  • <#2> Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens [Outfit] PLUS +
• <#3> Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens + <#4> Transcend 8GB SDHC Class 6 Secure Digital Memory Card — fast, secure, and large enough to hold hundreds and hundreds of pictures +
• <#5> Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case — discreetly holds and protects your Digital SLR Camera with zoom lens attached, plus 3 extra lenses and accessory flash +
• <#6> Spare LP-E5 Replacement Battery +  • <#7> Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader +  • <#8> Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software +  • <#9> Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet +  • <#10> Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth — designed using the latest 21st Century technology to clean fingerprints and smudges from LCDs and lenses quickly, safely and easily

Editorial Review:

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Canon Digital Rebel XS
♦ 2) Canon 18-55mm Lens
♦ 3) Canon 75-300mm Lens
♦ 4) Transcend 8GB SDHC Memory Card
♦ 5) Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case
♦ 6) Spare LP-E5 Battery
♦ 7) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader
♦ 8) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 9) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 10) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

The Canon EOS Rebel XS Digital Camera incorporates a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; enhanced sensitivity up to ISO 1600; High-ISO Noise Reduction; Auto Image Optimization technology; and a precise 7-point autofocus system. The large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor makes it a pleasure to review images and scroll through menus. The Live View feature allows you to frame shots using the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder. Canon's Integrated Self Cleaning System removes dust automatically from the sensor using ultrasonic vibration.

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology to allow sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible.

The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens is a compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The improved zoom mechanism makes zooming smoother than ever. The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch.

The Transcend 8GB SDHC Memory Card is large enough to hold hundreds and hundreds — a whole vacation's worth — of pictures.

Made from durable nylon, and outfitted with a leather reinforced handle, this multi-compartment case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories.

Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Mechanical Image Stabilization (Body Only)

Amazon Price: $1,428.98 List Price: $0.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Olympus - Model: 262010 Amazon Marketplace: 18 new & used starting at $1,049.99

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Features:

• 10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• 2.5-inch Live View LCD display; magnify directly on the LCD by 5, 7, or 10x
• Mechanical Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive
• Exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
• Capture images to CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Requires Lens - Not Included / 2.5" LCD / CompactFlash memory storage / Multiple focus and exposure modes / Image Stabilization / TruePic III Olympus TruePic III digital image processing system produces superior image quality and shadow detail. Olympus Zuiko Digital Lenses ? designed specifically for the demands of digital photography ? deliver sharp, high-quality color accuracy to the image sensor for amazing photographs Image resolution - Recording image size [RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels; [JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels Viewfinder magnification Approx.1.15x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) Eye point Approx. 20 mm (-1m-1) Diopter adjustment range -3.0 - +1m-1 Focusing screen Changeable at a service center (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen supplied, possible to change to grid mat type) Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF TTL open-aperture metering system - (1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi pattern metering); (2) Center weighted average metering; (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available) Built-in electronic-flash, shoe for optional external models including wireless models (FL-50R, FL-36R) USB 2.0 and Video connector ports Unit Dimensions 5.6 in. (W) x 4.58 in. (H) x 2.9 in. / 1.79 lbs

Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm AF-S DX VR Nikkor Lens [Outfit] + Nikon 70-300mm Lens + 8GB Card + EN-EL3e Battery + Case + Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit

Amazon Price: List Price: By: Nikon - Model: 25448 Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $1,449.95

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Features:

• KIT INCLUDES 10 PRODUCTS -- All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
• <#1> Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera Body PLUS + <#2> Nikon 18-105mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor Lens [Outfit] + <#3> Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 G Zoom Lens +
• <#4> Transcend 8GB HC SecureDigital Class 6 (SDHC) Card + <#5> Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader +
• <#6> Nikon EN-EL3e Li-Ion Battery Pack + <#7> Nikon SLR System Case + <#8> Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software +
• <#9> Memory Card Storage Wallet + <#10> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Kit Includes:
♦ 1) Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera Body
♦ 2) Nikon 18-105mm Lens [Outfit]
♦ 3) Nikon 70-300mm Zoom Lens
♦ 4) Transcend 8GB HC SecureDigital Class 6 (SDHC) Card
♦ 5) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader
♦ 6) Nikon EN-EL3e Li-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 7) Nikon SLR System Case
♦ 8) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 9) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 10) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, features a 12.3-megapixel DX-format CCD, 3" High resolution LCD display, Scene Recognition System, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and one-button Live View. Nikon's EXPEED image processing engine delivers outstanding images. The D-Movie mode records 720p HD movie clips. Nikon's Scene Recognition System advances precision in auto focus, auto exposure, and auto white balance in diverse shooting situations. The Live View mode allows for users to frame their images on the large 3" high resolution color LCD - providing for easy image framing, even when shooting at odd angles.

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm VR lens features built-in Vibration Reduction II system providing equivalent shutter speeds 3 steps faster than standard lenses. It also has one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element, optimized for use with DX-format SLRs. The VR system & ED glass allow you to make highly-resolved, crisp images with minimal chromatic aberration. Lastly, the lens' ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor allows for blazingly quick, silent autofocus.

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G offers high power telephoto capability, ideal for a variety of applications including sports, wildlife and candid photography. The built-in macro capability provides a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:4.

Sony Alpha A700 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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Features:

• 12.24-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size prints
• Body only; lenses sold separately
• In-camera image stabilization and anti-dust vibration systems; Eye-Start Autofocus system
• 3-inch LCD display; 11-point autofocus system; 40-segment multi-pattern honeycomb metering
• Powered by lithium-ion battery; stores images on CF I/II and Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo cards

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent, class leading DSLR, but not perfect (what is?) 4 out of 5 stars.
22 of 23 people found this review helpful.

I have a Canon 5D and although it produces impressive pictures, I found too many of my pictures were blurred and I found myself not carrying my 5D around as it was a heavy camera (front heavy and hard to hold still IMHO) with the 24-105mm lens attached (hence the blurred shots). I started to look for a smaller and lighter camera - comfort was a major issue as was the size of the viewfinder and quality of the LCD as the 5D's LCD is frankly poor - very hard to tell if something was sharply focused or the appropriate colour. I tried out the following:

Pentax K20 - didn't like the focusing system or the LCD menu system, but otherwise impressed with the camera. Also, it's not a Nikon or Canon which is attractive given their saturation of the market - it's good not to go with the herd sometimes! Good range of lenses.
Nikon D80 - uncomfortably ergonomics for me, as with the D300, the thumb rest digs right into the lower joint of my thumb making it hard to hold firmly, I also didn't like the reversal of the focus and zoom rings on their lenses (focus at the back, zoom at the front).
Nikon D300 - very nice camera, but almost 100g heavier than the 5D!
Canon 40D - very similar to the 5D in terms of size, weight and shape. Comfortable but bland ergonomics and still on the heavy side. Nice big viewfinder, very impressive large information in the viewfinder too, compatible with my existing lenses. But it's a Canon (I have an aversion to monopolies or duopolies - it's not good for consumers or innovation!) and with their quality 17-80 lens it was going to weigh little less than the 5D.
Olympus 510 - brilliant size, weight and comfortable ergonomics, good kit lenses. I don't like the 4/3rds system (a smaller sensor just can't be better as I found with comparisons to the 5D and it makes the viewfinder very small) and their menu system is plain ugly. With a 900,000 pixel moveable screen and cleaner menu, Olympus would corner the small DSLR market.

I decided to buy an A700 with a Carl Zeiss 16-80 lens and have used it for a couple of weeks and overall I am very happy - I use it far more than the 5D as it is light and small and easy to carry. On the downside, the picture quality is not as good as the 5D especially at high ISOs where the Sony is noticeably grainy. Amateur Photographer has a review in their current issue which shows that in terms of IQ, resolution and noise the 5D beats the D300 and 40D, so the A700 really can't compete. But there's no point having the best camera sitting at home gathering dust.

Sony A700 Pros:
- Lightweight and small compared to others in class.
- Very nice ergonomics and comfort in the hand. Easy to hold very tight with very little camera wobble compared to the 5D which is front-heavy and less easy to hold still.
- Brilliant LCD, easy to check colour accuracy and sharpness - don't even need to zoom to check focus. Sony and Nikon are miles ahead of Canon, Olympus and Pentax here.
- Carl Zeiss lens is lightweight and small too, with a very useful range. Very sharp and colourful lens.
- Very bright and large viewfinder - which is so important and put me off Canon's 20D and 30D a few year's ago which have small, pokey viewfinders.
- Anti-shake device is superb, makes a huge difference and in my view is better than the lens version with Canon and Nikon. It applies to all lenses which is a major plus.
- I love the shake level meter in the viewfinder window. It is brilliant and almost on its own has made me a convert to the A700. A little chart fluctuates depending on camera shake, so you wait until the chart drops and then take the picture - it is so helpful.
- White balance settings have 7 variable settings (-3, 0, +3) which is very helpful.
- Lovely clean menu system, easier and quicker than Canon and up there with Nikon's which is also lovely to use. Olympus and Pentax really needs to take note, as their menus are cluttered and not intuitive. The A700's menu is a pleasure to navigate.
- Dedicated ISO, drive, WB and exposure buttons is very quick and useful, all are large and easy to press and can be used without even taking one's eye away from the viewfinder. Also a custom function button (NOT a direct printer button like Canon!). I don't miss the top LCD screen at all - big buttons are more helpful!
- Compressed RAW looks as good as RAW but takes less space and time.
- Outdoor shots are very sharp, very colourful and contrasty. I mainly take travel and outdoor pics so this camera really suits my style and needs.

Sony A700 Cons:
- Picture quality and resolution is not up to Canon 5D standards (but matches 40D and D80 etc). I appreciate they are not like-for-like cameras or in the same class, and the 5D is full frame etc, but it is 3+ years old. My experience is borne out by Amateur Photographer - full frame is best. I should add that at low ISOs (200 or below) and shooting RAW or cRAW the Sony output is almost as good as the Canon, which when coupled with the Sony's size, weight, LCD and anti-shake device is enough for me.
- Where the Sony suffers is at higher ISOs. At 800 the 5D has almost zero grain or noise whereas the Sony, to me, is noisy in the shadows and darkers areas of the pic. If you mainly shoot indoors or in low light, this may not be the right camera for you.
- Poor dedicated range of lenses. Not as many lenses as available for Canon and not the same quality either in terms of build and glass. Too many of the Sony lenses I have read about have had poor reviews. No problems if you have Minolta glass - but again, not the range or quality of Canon.
- Too few Sony lenses have USM/HSM/SSM etc motors. The Zeiss lens is quick but not as quick as my Canon lenses with USM motors. More importantly the Zeiss lens is very "squeaky" in use - when going from completely out of focus to focus there is an audible whirr and squeak as it is not an SSM lens. Only the high-end telephotos have SSM. Also, many of the Sigma lenses don't have HSM while they do for Canon and Nikon mounts making them also loud and slower.
- WB under incandescent light is poor - very orange cast and even with the parameters being changed, is still badly inaccurate.
- There is no ISO reading in the viewfinder info bar which would be helpful and is standard at this level of DSLR.
- The AEL button is very raised away from the body, as a result, when pressed, it is hard to keep my glasses close to the viewfinder and my view becomes distorted - this is actually quite annoying, but nevertheless not a deal breaker by any means.
- The rubber grips on the lens are very fine and are a dust magnet. It's a really minor point, but after one week my Carl Zeiss lens looked shabby because any dust and dirt gets stuck in the fine rubber ridges and is really hard to clean.

Overall:
Overall the Sony A700 is a really excellent camera if you shoot at low ISOs (800 or under), mainly shoot outdoors and want something light and compact to carry all day. If you are coming from film where shooting higher than ISO 400 was virtually unheard of, this is a great camera. I give it 4 stars not 5 as it is not perfect (though arguably no camera is perfect, and this comes as close as any) - to me it is a bit too noisy from ISO 400 up, certainly compared to the D300 with which it shares a sensor. But, it doesn't matter 90% of the time. V Highly Recommended.

Editorial Review:

High performance Digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR) camera - body only. Superlative HD picture quality from shooting to viewing. Ultra-responsive performance, ruggedly constructed and beautifully easy to use.ssing for quick response, high-speed 5 fps shooting, precision AF and creative shooting modes combine to bring out all your creativity. Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization reduces blur with every Sony, Carl Zeiss and Minolta a-mount lens. You?ll also have a photo-quality 3.0?¹ LCD screen and direct HDMI Output² to your Sony Bravia HDTV for PhotoTV HD viewing -- plus Sony Anti-Dust Technology, rugged magnesium alloy body, up to 650-shot³ Stamina power.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1K 5MP Compact Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

Amazon Price: List Price: $299.95 By: Panasonic - Model: DMC-TZ1K Amazon Marketplace: 16 new & used starting at $105.00

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Features:

• 5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 2.5-inch high-angle LCD display with Power LCD function; 10x image-stabilized optical zoom
• High-sensitivity mode (up to ISO 1600) reduces motion blur; Unlimited Consecutive Shooting at 3 frames per second
• The Venus Engine III reduces release time lag to as little as 0.006 seconds
• Powered by Lithium-ion battery pack (included); stores images on SD memory cards

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 159 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Amazing 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I have had this camera for almost 3 years now and I have put it through hell. I am in the military, I take it snow boarding, have dropped it repeatedly, taken it camping, you name it. It really is the most amazing camera on earth. I have had 3 other digital camera's and have used many more and this one is the best. I guarantee you will not be disappointed with this camera. Incredible picture quality, decent zoom, large picture display, extremely fast start up time, and the rechargeable battery lasts "FOREVER" on one charge, and even the most electronic illiterate person will have no problem using it.

Great simple camera 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Bought this camera a couple of years ago and it is still working well. Great picture quality and so very easy to use. Will have an occasional slightly blurry pic, but for a simple to use camera I would def recommend.

Sync problem between flash and shutter 2 out of 5 stars.
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I own this camera since september2 2006, works just fine until less than a year after I got it starts to work all wrong when flash is used.
At outdoors is exceptional, great pictures when the light is good.
Bad really dark and black pictures at indoors when the place has low light. The flash forced on, and still the pictures came dark, because the flash shut way before the lens, a syncronization problem. And it's a pity because I was really pleased with it. But now I'm very dissapointed and I want to buy another camera because I can't trust the DMC-TZ1 anymore at nights or indoor situations, and I don't want to have a camera I can use just in some situations when daylight or good light is on.

Nikon D70 Digital SLR Camera -- Body Only ( Lens Required )

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 34 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Perfect for being the almost perfect camera 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

The D70, especially since the d70s came out, is a bargain. I bought the D70 and upgraded the firmware (easy - see nikon website) and now have a D70s sans the .2 inch larger screen on the back.
I used to do freelance work and have boxes of nikon accessories to play with so I just bought the body. Only complaint? These new D-series cameras don't seem to like the old flash units. Oh, and when will Nikon go full frame so we don't have to deal with these small-sensor lens (or the conversion factor) and use our old proper film ones. Alas.

Otherwise the D70 is perfect...
Light weight. Depth of field preview. Grid in the viewfinder. Instant on. Fast processing. The new built-in wireless "commander-mode" with the new flashes.
This camera is a joy to use.

Editorial Review:

NIKON D70 -- The smart money says this Digital SLR is going to be a true buzz-killer for the competition! Now you can catch all the action in glorious detail and impeccable color fidelity, with a 6.1 million effective pixel CCD and the ability to shoot up to 3 frames per second. Stores images on CompactFlash ( CF ) Card Type I & II or Microdrive (sold separately) 1.8 TFT Color LCD w/ brightness adjustment Standard ISO hot-shoe contact USB interface Unit Weight about 21 ounces w/out battery or memory card In the box - Strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, video cable, USB cable, EN-EL3 Li-ion battery, MH-18 charger, CR2 battery holder, software on CD-ROM Lens not included - accepts most Nikon Lenses except IX Nikkor models

Olympus Evolt E-510 (262070) Digital SLR 10.0 MP Camera w/ Zuiko Digital ED 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens + Zuiko EZ Zoom 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens + 8GB CF Compact Flash Memory Card + BLM1 Replacement Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery E510 BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver Bundle + MUCH MORE

Amazon Price: List Price: By: Olympus - Model: 510415CFB5 Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $659.95

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Features:

• * Olympus Evolt E510 10.0 MP Digital SLR Camera, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and Zuiko EZ Zoom 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens
• * BLM1 Replacement Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery, Quick-Rapid External Battery Charger and Olympus Evolt Gadget Bag
• * 8GB CF Compact Flash Memory Card, USB CF Card Reader and Memory Card Wallet
• * 3 Piece Filter Kit's (UV,CPL,FL),Flexible Mini Table Top Tripod,Pack of LCD Screen Protector and LCD/Lens Cleaning Kit
• ** See Description

Editorial Review:

KIT INCLUDES:
1- Olympus Evolt E510 10.0 MP Digital SLR Camera
1- Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
1- Zuiko EZ Zoom 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens
1- 8GB CF Compact Flash Memory Card
1- BLM1 Replacement Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
1- Quick-Rapid External Battery Charger
1- Olympus Evolt Gadget Bag
1- 3 Piece Filter Kit (Ultra Violet,Circular Polarizer,Fluorescent)
1- USB CF Card Reader
1- Memory Card Wallet
1- Olympus E-510 DVD by QuickPro Camera Guides
1- Flexible Mini Table Top Tripod
1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors

More About This Camera:
10MP, 3648 x 2736, Compact Flash/xD-Picture Card
The Olympus EVOLT E-510 digital SLR is a great camera to help you evolve as a photographer. Only Olympus digital SLRs are engineered to be 100-percent digital. Simply put, this means your pictures will have stunning edge-to-edge sharpness that can t be beat. Whatever life brings, whatever you re photographing, you ll capture colorful memories with the E-510 s proven Dust Reduction System and powerful, 10-megapixel imager.The E-510 two-lens outfit includes a compact, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42 mm f3.5-f5.6 Lens (equivalent to 28mm-84mm in 35mm photography) that perfectly matches the imager so light strikes the sensor directly to ensure rich, accurate colors and edge-to-edge sharpness. Its 3x ED Glass zoom lens covers the range most frequently used in everyday photography, offering users an extremely dynamic, portable everyday-use zoom. Close-ups as near as 9.84 inches are also possible throughout the zoom range. The E-510 two-lens outfit also adds the Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 (80-300mm equivalent) lens, which provides users with greater telephoto power for far-away shots in a compact size. This telephoto lens is smaller than many standard zoom lenses at 2.6 inch diameter x 2.8 inch length.

Canon EOS 6.3MP Digital Rebel Camera (Body Only)

Amazon Price: List Price: $1,199.99 By: Canon - Model: 8861A003 Amazon Marketplace: 7 new & used starting at $349.00

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Features:

• Dazzling resolution: the 6.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
• The speed to capture the shots that won't wait
• Perfect white balance for clear, true color
• Reproducing and sharing your images is as exciting as creating them

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 191 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great entry Camera 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I had this camera for a little over a year. Takes wonderful pictures, is very easy to carry around. I upgraded to the Rebel XTI, I wanted to upgrade to the 40D but after Nikon announced the D300 I knew the Canon 40D is not worth the asking price. I settled for the XTI until a more fully featured semi pro Canon would be released at a reasonable price. If you want a camera under $600 then the 300D Rebel XT is a good choice. For almost the same price you should go with the new 400D Rebel XTI. I would personally purchase the body only and buy a good lens, the lens that come with these models are not the best.

Editorial Review:

The EOS DIGITAL REBEL is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with an ultra-fine CMOS sensor with 6.30 million effective pixels. It is full-featured for all types of shooting, from fully automatic snapshooting to highly creative work. You can use all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and start shooting quickly at any time in any mode. Images can also be printed directly from the camera. CompactFlash cards serve as the camera's recording medium.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) with Sigma 28-70mm & 70-300mm Lenses + 2GB Pro Accessory Kit

Amazon Price: List Price: $2,000.00 By: Canon - Model: Canon-XSi-2Sigma-2GB-Kit Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $899.95

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Features:

• Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 12 Megapixel SLR Digital Camera Body (Black) and All Manufacture's Supplied Accessories
• Sigma 70-300mm AF DG Lens, Sigma 28-70mm AF DG Lens, Opteka HD2 Filters (UV, PL, FL),
• Transcend 2GB Ultra High Speed Secure Digital Card, High Speed Card Reader / Writer, & ImageRecall - Image Recovery Software,
• Power-2000 LP-E5 1500mAh Rechargeable Lithium Replacement Battery, LCD Screen Protectors, Lens Cleaning Kit, & Opteka Tabletop Tripod
• Samsonite Ultra Protective Photo Bag/Case, 54" Deluxe Photo Tripod, & 1 Year Canon USA Warranty Included

Editorial Review:

For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canons EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience. You Get The Following Brand New Items: Canon EOS Rebel XSi & All The Manufacture's Supplied Accessories, Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Lens, Sigma 70-300mm f/4.5.6 DG Lens, Opteka HD2 Filters (UV, PL, FL), Transcend 2GB Ultra High Speed SD Card, High Speed Card Reader / Writer, ImageRecall - Image Recovery Software, Power-2000 LP-E5 1500mAh Rechargeable Lithium Replacement Battery, LCD Screen Protectors, Opteka Tabletop Tripod, 5 Piece Camera / Lens Cleaning Kit, 53" Deluxe Camera Tripod, and a Samsonite Ultra Protective Photo Bag/Case, 1 Year USA warranty.

Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX "VR" Nikkor Zoom Lens and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX "VR" Zoom Nikkor Lens + 4GB Deluxe Accessory Kit

Amazon Price: List Price: $1,599.99 By: Nikon - Model: ANIKD80K1 Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $929.99

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Features:

• Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
• Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens - Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens - 5pc Deluxe Lens Care & Cleaning Kit
• 4 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Package Of LCD Screen Protectors
• Type EN-EL3E Lithium ion Rechargable Battery - Well Padded Multi Compartment Gadget Bag with Pockets & Strap
• Full Size 59" Tripod W/Case - Lightweight Aluminum Monopod - BONUS!! Jumpstart Guide to Better Photography with your Digital SLR Camera - Free 25 Quality Prints (Promo code # on invoice)

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera; 10.2-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CCD image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * 2-1/2" LCD screen with brightness adjustment and 170-degree viewing angle * 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates your shots for accurate exposure * top-mounted LCD panel with green backlighting displays camera and exposure settings * built-in i-TTL pop-up flash * hot shoe for Nikon Speedlite flash accessories * continuous shooting mode: 3 frames per second up to 23 frames in JPEG (Fine/Large) or 6 frames in RAW (NEF)+PLUS+ Nikon AF-S DX-Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR, a compact lens featuring a built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction (VR). 3x zoom lens with amazing versatility. This lens offers the most basic zoom range in the DX lens series, an equivalent focal length in 35mm terms of 27-82.5mm. +PLUS+ Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens; offers such features as two extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration, an exclusive Silent Wave Monitor that allows for accurate and quiet high-speed autofocusing, and a nine-blade rounded diaphragm. And thanks to the 200mm maximum focal length and 3.6x zoom, you can shoot everything from close-up sports shots to national park wildlife without standing right next to your subject. Other details include a super-integrated coating that minimizes ghosting and flare; a nine-blade rounded diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus highlights; and a focus switch that lets you easily switch between autofocus (A) and manual (M) modes.++PLUS++ 4GB ACCESSORY KIT: 4 Gigabyte Secure Digital Memory Card - High Speed USB Card Reader - Deluxe Lens Care Cleaning Kit - Type EN-EL3E Lithium ion Rechargable Battery - Well Padded Multi Compartment Gadget Bag with Side Pockets & Strap - Pack Of LCD Screen Protectors - Full Size 59" Tripod W/Case - Lightweight Aluminum Monopod - BONUS!! Jumpstart Guide to Better Photography with your Digital SLR Camera - Free 25 Prints.