Digital Camera Product Reviews Blog

Dust spots on your D-SLR’s sensor appear as tiny black specks on the image. When photographers change lenses, dust can enter the camera and lodge on the filter or protective glass that covers the sensor. These dust spots can show up as dark blotches in subsequent shots. A camera with Dust Control Systems will prevent dust from settling on your camera’s sensor which is exposed to the elements every time you take the lens off. This technology is only found in interchangeable-lens DSLR cameras, such as Canon 450D, Canon 50D and so on, where it is a virtual necessity.

Olympus was the first camera manufacturer to install dust-reduction technology in its DSLR cameras, with a special Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF) system that vibrates the filter in front of the sensor to dislodge dust. The dust collects in a tray below the sensor, which is cleaned when the camera is serviced. Other manufacturers have followed with similar systems - but they may only be included in one or two models.

Some manufacturers combine the vibrating filter with anti-static materials in the camera’s mirror box, while Canon adds a Dust Delete detection/removal system via software. Only Canon’s system deals effectively with dust that becomes ‘welded on’ when a camera with dust on its sensor is moved between low and high humidity.

Listed below are a part of the latest digital SLR cameras that include dust control systems.

Taking professional quality wedding images is a big challenge to new photographers. Any digital SLR body combined with a decent lens (see below) is a good start. Most professional wedding photographers, however, use a set of three zoom lenses: a wide-angle zoom, a wide-to-tele zoom, and an image-stabilized telephoto zoom. Most professional wedding photographers recommend that for small sensor, Canon 40D or 50D, Nikon D90 or D300 are good ones；for Full frame cameras, they suggest Canon 5D, 5D Mark II, Nikon D700 or D3. If you are serious about photography, try to buy a DSLR. That way you will be able to purchase separate, high quality, lenses. A resolution of at least 6 megapixel is important. The flash unit is as important, if not more important than the camera. I have a really old Canon Point & Shoot digital camera - but it has an external flash shoe. With it, I can take indoor bounce-flash photos that have incredible lighting; no one would guess they come from an old digital camera. When buying a digital camera, make sure you get a quality external flash that allows you to rotate the flash head vertically and horizontally.

Camera with Image stabilization option and ability to handle high ISO is essential. Camera should be responsive and auto focus must be fast and accurate. Lenses with a large maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger are extremely valuable for weddings. The wide-angle zoom lens makes it possible to photograph in confined spaces, such as the bride’s dressing room or a packed dance floor. The wide-to-tele lens is wide enough to take a group photograph, but still long enough to take a three-quarter portrait of a couple without the unflattering effects of wide-angle perspective distortion.

Flashes and Accessories

1. 2-3 500-800 w/s monolight heads
2. 2-3 “speedlight” on-camera TTL flashes
3. light stands for each flash
4. umbrellas/softboxes for each flash
5. flash triggering device (radio slaves, optical triggers, or PC cords)
6. hand held flash meter

Wedding photos are a challenge to take, simply because of the flurry of activities that go on and the wide variety of lighting conditions that may occur.  But do remember that while wedding photos are challenging to take, they can be very rewarding. Especially when you see the couple smiling and reminiscing about how wonderful their wedding day was.

Since the introduction of the first single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, photographers have prized SLRs because they can see with the naked eye, through an optical viewfinder, exactly what is passing through the camera’s lens. The “reflex” of a mirrored shutter that bends light to the camera’s viewfinder, and then snaps open rapidly to create exposures, makes this possible and gives the SLR its advantage. But there is a problem: the image sensor is blocked by the mirror and shutter until the moment the shutter button is pressed, the mirror and shutter mechanism prevents a traditional digital SLR from viewing and composing a photo using only the camera’s Liquid Crystal Display as a viewfinder. The solution to this technical challenge is the revolutionary Olympus EVOLT E-330 digital SLR - the world’s first interchangeable lens digital SLR to feature a true “Live View” image on the LCD screen, in addition to the optical viewfinder, and unite the best of both worlds. Now, there are many digital SLR cameras with Live View LCD, such as Canon 450D,  Canon EOS 40D, Nikon D300, Olympus E-410, Olympus E-510, Olympus E-3, Pentax K20D, Sony A300，Sony A350 and so on. Live view digital SLR cameras let you see a preview of the image you’re about to take on the camera’s LCD screen. It great for people who don’t want to be limited to viewfinder composition, and enjoy taking photos from the hip, high up, or from odd angles.

So seek out a camera with a live view LCD if:

• You don’t want to always look through the viewfinder to compose photos

• You want to take photos at odd angles

• You take photos primarily of non-moving subjects

Don’t worry about whether or not a camera has live view if:

• You want to use the camera for action photography

• You don’t mind always using the viewfinder

• You don’t intend to photograph from waist level or at arm’s length

The Nikon story actually starts in 1948, the year that the Nikon I, the company’s first camera was released. Among its famous products are Nikkor imaging lenses (for F-mount cameras, large format photography, photographic enlargers, and other applications), the Nikon F-series of 135 film SLR cameras, the Nikon D-series of digital SLR cameras, and the Nikonos series of underwater cameras. This post mainly focus on Nikon latest D-series and aims to help you make a better choice if you interested in Nikon D-series.
Nikon D40

The D40 is a wonderful choice for someone who wants to be able to take high-quality digital photographs and take advantage of the Nikon system of lenses and flashes, but does not want to spend the kind of money involved in the higher-end cameras.

Here are the pros and cons of the D40 in my opinion:

Pros:
1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality
2. Affordable price
3. Compact size and light weight
4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD
5. 2.5 frames per second
6. B/W, Sepia, several more in-camera editing features.
7. Instant power on, fast autofocus and no shutter lag
8. Noise is acceptable at high ISO settings. Auto ISO settings available.
9. Great 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens.
10. Great battery life (400+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).
11. Auto (flash off) mode available
12. 1/500 flash sync

Cons:
1. No direct button to change QUAL, WB and ISO settings
2. Grip comfortably but might be a bit too small for some people
3. No top LCD and no front command dial
4. Autofocus will not work with non AF-S or non AF-I lenses (such as the 70-300m G and 50mm f/1.8D lens)
5. No AF/MF switch (have to use the switch on the lens)
6. Only 3 autofocus point
7. 6 Megapixel (More Megapixel needed to print larger than 12 X 18 at 300 dpi)
8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings
9. No in camera image stabilization (like Sony and Pentax) but Nikon has lenses with it (VR).
10. No depth-of-field preview button

Release Date                        December 2006
Key Features                         6.1 megapixels, 2.5in. LCD, SD Memory
Uniqueness                          Helpful LCD,Great For Learning photography
Level                                    Beginner
Avg. Kit Price                       $460
Competitors                         Canon 350D, Pentax K110D, Samsung GX-1L

Nikon D60

The Nikon D60 may not be a world apart from its predecessor, but it remains a good, solid, 10 Megapixel entry-level DSLR. The big improvements are a dust control system that includes an airflow control to blow dust away from the sensor and improved autofocus.

Key Features              10.2 megapixels, dust  control,small and light
Uniqueness                Smallest Nikon SLR ,Great For Learning photography
Level                          Beginner
Avg. Kit Price             $630
Competitors               Canon Rebel XS, Pentax K200D, Olympus E-420

Nikon D80

Nikon D80 has been on the market for more than two years, but I still think it is a good camera. One of the key advances developed for the D80 is Nikon’s own high-resolution image processing engine that inherits best-of-breed technologies from Nikon’s latest professional digital SLR cameras, including color independent analog pre-conditioning and high-precision 12-bit digital image processing algorithms, which combine to produce natural-looking images that benefit from faithful color and tone reproduction.

Release Date                        August 2006
Key Features                        10 megapixels, fast response
Uniqueness                          Multiple exposures ,Great For Action
Level                                    Intermediate to advanced
Avg. Kit Price                       $854
Competitors                        Canon xTi, Olympus E-510, Pentax K10D, Sony A100

Nikon D90

The Nikon D90 is the world’s first DSLR camera that shoots High Definition video. As the world’s first D-SLR with movie function, this remarkable camera offers truly cinematic results, stunning image quality and innovative high-performance features inherited from Nikon’s new-generation DX-format flagship D300. The D90 will open new doors for photography enthusiasts of any level.

Release Date      September 2008
Key Features      12.3 megapixels, dust control, live view, face detection, movie mode
Great For Action, Family, Travel
Level         Intermediate to advanced
Avg. Kit Price        $1,300
Competitors          Canon XSi

Nikon D200

The D200 has been crafted to connect a range of newly developed Nikon technologies with advanced features inherited from the Nikon D2x, ensuring an ultimate shooting experience with exceptional and versatile imaging performance, high speed, and an instant response. The result is a blend of superb features, high-quality components, and fantastic results.
Release Date                          November 2005
Key Features                          10 megapixels, fast response
Uniqueness                            Speed, Great For Action
Level                                      Advanced to semi-professional
Avg. Price                               $1,290
Competitors                           Canon 30D

Nikon D300

The Nikon D300 has more features than the beginner photographer would ever need. It now also features Live View, which works like in most other DSLRs. Which is to say, it is not like what you are used to on your consumer point-and-shoot digicams. The D300 is not really for the P&S crowd looking to upgrade to a DSLR nor is it for the amateur photographer looking for a first entry-level DLSR.

Release Date                           November 2007
Key Features                           12.3 megapixels, 51-point autofocus, dust control, live view
Uniqueness                             Fastest consumer SLR, Great For Action
Level                                       Advanced to semi-professional
Avg. Price                                $1,800
Competitors                            Canon 40D, Sony DSLR-A700, Olympus E-3

Nikon D700

Nikon’s D700 is positioned between the ‘pro-sumer’ D300 and the professional D3 models and is the second Nikon DSLR with an FX-format (35mm sized) CMOS sensor.

Pros:
• Exceptional high ISO performance
• Great image quality
• Solid construction
• All-around high performance

Cons:
• Viewfinder only 95 percent
• Shorter shutter duty cycle
• AF times out a hair slower than the D3, but performs comparably in the real world

Release Date        July 2008
Key Features      12.1 megapixels, 51-point autofocus, dust control, live view
Uniqueness        Full frame sensor,Great For Action
Level                  Semi-pro to Professional
Avg. Price          $3,000 (no lens)
Competitors      Canon 5D

The Olympus E-3 is a 10 megapixel professional DSLR features a built-in image stabiliser to stabilise all lenses, 5fps sequential shooting with 19 image RAW buffer, 5x/7x/10x magnified view for precise focusing – especially for macro shots, ISO 100-3200, Supersonic Wave Filter, Dual memory slot, pop up flash and a 2.5”/6.4cm pop-out LCD with live view. It’s natural to compare it to other semi / professional camera in the market such as Nikon D300.

Nikon D300 is a good camera and in its favour are two extra Megapixels, a large and wonderfully detailed 3in VGA screen (albeit fixed), slightly quicker continuous shooting (which can be boosted further with the optional battery grip), an HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV, a built-in Intervalometer, accurate feedback of battery life remaining, optional Wifi facilities, and in our subjective view, superior ergonomics. Like the EOS 40D, it also supports 14 bit RAW files which with the slightly bigger sensor area gives greater latitude for tonal adjustments.

Olympus has smaller2.5″ LCD screen, but it has an ability to tilt and swivel like super zoom cameras. This unique feature in DSLR lens is helpful for photographers when they need to take pictures in awkward angle or self portrait. Olympus E3 camera body boasts a water splash free, D300 has a better water resistant but it is not splash proof. It is suitable for users who love to travel and wildlife because of the weather resistant features. The downside of E-3 is that E-3 has 11 points AF system, a lot less than Nikon’s customizable 51 Auto Focus points.E-3 is also about $200 cheaper than Nikon D300. For first time user, you probably will love the control, swivel LCD and image stabilization that keep your picture blur free due to camera shake.

Nikon D90 was announced just one day after the Canon 50D，so there are many comparisons between them. But indeed the Canon EOS 50D and the Nikon D90 are positioned differently in the market place, and the EOS 50D mainly targeted against the Nikon D300. Someone said because the 40d is not really selling too well globally and can’t really compete with the D300 in enough areas. Too many photographers loyal to Canon have switched as well as new photographers buying Nikon as their first camera, because they view Nikon to have a better offering. Canon have to compete to try and win them back, so they need to come to the market quicker at the moment with a better offering that blows the d300 away. Whether it is true or not, there is no doubt Canon 50D is definitely a respond to Nikon D300. New photography enthusiasts will be confused once again to decide whether to go for Nikon D300 or 50D. Here is a quick comparison between them and wish them can help.

Nikon D300 Features:

• 12.3-Megapixel effective DX format CMOS image sensor

• New EXPEED Image Processing System

• Continuous capture @ 6fps up to 37 JPEG/22 NEF

• Accepts Nikon F-mount lenses (with 1.5x FOV multiplier)

• Compressed RAW, JPEG and TIFF file formats

• Program AE, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority and Manual exposure modes

• Scene Recognition System recognizes colors and light patterns to determine the subject and the type of scene being photographed

• Advanced 3D-Color Matrix Metering II prevents highlight blowouts and loss of detail in shadow areas

• 1,005-segment (pixel) metering sensor also helps improve the accuracy of AF, AE and Auto White Balance functions

• Active D-Lighting mode helps produce broader tone reproduction in both low and high contrast areas

• Shutter speeds from 1/8,000 to 30 seconds, flash sync up to 1/250

• 51 area AF with 15 cross-type sensors, dynamic tracking, single or continuous servo modes

• 3.0-inch color LCD with 170-degree viewing angle and 920,000 pixels

• Two “Live View” modes (tripod or handheld)

• Onscreen menu for Playback, Shooting, Custom functions and Setup

• ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps with additional settings up to 1 EV (100 - 6400)

• Noise Reduction for long exposures, High ISO Noise Reduction for ISO 400 and above

• i-TTL with the SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights for Nikon’s Creative Lighting System compatibility

• CompactFlash Type I or II storage (UDMA Compliant), Micro drive compatible

• Selectable video output with NTSC or PAL format

• USB 2.0 hi-speed data and control interface

• HDMI High Definition output (choose 480p - 1080i output)

• High-capacity Li-ion battery for up to 1000 shots per charge (3000 using Nikon standards)

• Support for the new Wireless Transmitter WT-4

Canon 50D features:

• 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor

• DIGIC 4

• 1.6x crop

• Dust Reduction

• Auto Brightness Processing

• 95% viewfinder .95 magnification

• 9 point af (All Cross Type)

• 35 meter area equipped with high-precision sensors

• AF Fine Tuning

• ISO 100-12800

• 6.3 fps (high speed) 3fps (low speed)

• Buffer: 16 RAW - 60 JPG - 10 RAW+JPG

• 920,000 points VGA 3.0-inch LCD monitor

• 100,000 cycle shutter

• Rugged magnesium alloy bodyFull Specifications

Both cameras feature 3in VGA screens and HDMI output, while continuous shooting speeds are similar: 6.3fps on the 50D to 6fps on the D300 (boostable to 8fps with the optional battery grip). By sharing a number of core specs with the 40D though, the 50D remains behind certain key aspects of the D300. Nikon’s body boasts a viewfinder with 100% coverage to the 50D’s 95% and an AF system with a whopping 51-points to the 50D’s nine; Canon also continues to look old fashioned by forcing you to buy and fit an optional focusing screen to see a grid in the viewfinder, while Nikon offers LCD markings which can simply be switched on and off.

The Canon 50D has 15 MP (megapixels) of resolution, while the Nikon D300 only has 12 MP. If you shoot low ISO and have a requirement for more megapixels to help you print really large, or if you have a need to crop a lot, the 50D is the camera for you.

The biggest advantage that the D300 has over the new 50D is the 51 point auto focus. But in my opinion, the 50D certainly is offering many features that are comparable or better than the D300 for a substantial lower price such as the higher ISO performance, the same high resolution LCD, and more megapixels. It’ll be a matter of time to see if the 50D can perform as good or better than the D300.

Canon 5D has a full frame for a respectable price. Yet, the Nikon D300 offers a 14-bit conversion and is about $500 cheaper than the 5D. With the two big players in the DSLR sector going head to head, which do you think is better? Here are some feature comparisons to give consumers an insight into what bang they get with their buck!

1.Sensor

The Canon 5D appears to trump the D300 with its full-frame sensor which allows lenses to be used without affecting their field of view. A lot of people talk about full frame of Canon 5D as a big advantage. But it completely depends on what you want to shoot. If you want fast wide lenses, you best go full frame. If you are taking portraits, 14-bit might be of some use when editing. Other than that, it’s a matter of personal preference between the systems. Biggest benefit of full frame is when shooting wide angle, which really isn’t that big of a deal. Sure, it would be cool to go a little wider and full frame would be nice, but not 500 bucks more nice and especially not when you losing out on all the other great stuff the D300 has that the 5D doesn’t.

2. Continuous Shooting Speed (CH)

The D300 shoots faster at 6fps to the 5D’s 3fps. 3fps is pure and simple hit and miss for sports/action and wildlife shooting. 6fps is pretty good.

3. AF system

The D300 has a 51 point AF system compared to 9 on the 5D.

4. Noise

The Canon 5D is clearly superior to D300 here because it doesn’t get blurry at the highest ISO. It stays sharp while the Nikons’ noise reduction blurs the images along with the noise.

5. LCD

The LCD screen on the D300 is nothing less than amazing. Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution(2.5in 230k on the 5D), brightness adjustment and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle and tempered-glass protection makes it possible for even more critical image review.

6. Live View

The 5D has no live view and the D300 supports Live View.

D300 offers a more complete/well rounded feature set. The D300 really is a class above the 5D in spite of the small full frame advantage. So it’s not very hard to choose which one. I think it depends on if you want full frame or not. If you do go with the 5D, if not the D300 is hands down the better buy.

Photographers making their way up from a digital point and shoot type of camera (and the Youtube crowd) will undoubtedly be attracted by the appeal of also being able to record D-Movie 720p HD clips with sound using the Nikon D90. As the world’s first mid-class D-SLR with movie function which offers truly cinematic results, stunning image quality and innovative high-performance features inherited from Nikon’s new-generation DX-format flagship D300, the D90 opens new doors for photography enthusiasts of any level. As a semi-pro DSLR though, the Nikon  D300 does of course boast a number of additional features. So the choice between the Nikon D90 and D300 is quite an interesting one.

Both of them share a number of features in common: Both share the same 3in / 920k monitor, an HDMI port for connection to HDTVs, equivalent in 35 mm (135) format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length, Image sensor cleaning mechanism, image dust-off data acquisition, Active D-Lighting and the 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor is the same chip. So the image quality and playback should be essentially the same.

D300 advantages over D90:

1. The D300 provides faster start up (0.13 sec) and minimal shutter lag (45ms) compared to the D90 (0.15 sec start up and 65ms shutter lag).

2. The D300 offers phase-difference detection Auto Focus in “Tripod shooting mode” (not available on D90)

3. The Nikon D300 uses a faster AF module (CAM 3500DX) and offers 15 cross type sensors, Fine AF adjustment is possible on the D300 to match the lens in use.

4. The Nikon D300 features a broader AF coverage with 51 focus points versus Nikon D90 11 focus.

5. Shutter durability: 150,000 exposures( D300) VS 100,000 cycles (D90).

6. The D300 offers Continuous shooting at approx. 6  fps versus approx. 4.5 fps with the D90.

7. The Nikon D300 which is made of rugged magnesium alloy and features enhanced weather seal protection and the Nikon D90 Body is made of polycarbonate.

8. The Nikon D90 offers 12-bit image processing compared to the Nikon D300 were 12-bit or 14-bit can be selected; internal full 16-bit.

The D90 has the following over the D300:

1. Ability to shoot video: D-Movie HD video clip recording function is available on the D90 in Live View mode.

2. Additional in camera retouch capabilities: “Distortion control”, “Straighten”, “Fisheye”, “Filter effects” (”Cross screen”/”Red intensifier”/”Green intensifier”/”Blue intensifier”), “Small picture”, “Quick retouch”, “NEF (RAW) processing” available as in camera retouch functions (On the D300 these options not available)

3. Additional advanced scene modes are available on the D90.

4. Improved live view function. 3 AF-area modes: Face Priority, Wide and Normal Area; One-touch Live View activation by button.

5. It is smaller and lighter.

6. It’s obviously cheaper.

The D700 offers a boat-load of features previously the exclusive domain of the D3 and D300 cameras and manages to pack it all in a D300-style body with a $2,000 savings added as incentive. Just like someone said: “With a D300 and D700 you would have high ISO, long reach, wide angle FX capability, and two semi-pro bodies that share accessories. Nikon is just filling in the gaps between their models so this is a body for everyone. It could also be a great 2nd body for D3 users who want two cameras that are both FX but one which is smaller and lighter”, it’s a new camera Nikon made for people looking for FX in a semi-pro body.

The headline feature of the D700 is of course its full-frame sensor, with the same 8.45-micron pixel pitch and 12-channel data readout from D3. As a result, the D700 has the D3’s renowned image quality at high ISO, but in a smaller, more affordable form factor. Like the D3, ISO ranges from 200 to 6,400, with Lo 1 (100), Hi 1 (12,800), and Hi 2 (25,600). We’ve noted a few differences in overall performance from the D3’s images, however, with a little better control over red saturation, and detail in the JPEGs that resembles what you get from well-processed NEF files from the D3. The D700 also features the same innovative EXPEED high-speed image-processing system, 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit processing pipeline to provide the detail and smooth gradation necessary for outstanding print enlargement and reproduction.The D300’s Integrated Dust Reduction made it into the full-frame D700 as well.

Also pulled from the D3 bag of tricks is the same Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module featuring 51 AF points, the Virtual Horizon Indicator from the D3 (which is now active in Live View mode as well), the two Live View modes (Handheld and Tripod),the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with tempered glass providing a 170 degree viewing angle.

The D700 additionally shares a number of features with both the D3 and D300. All three sport a powerful 51-point AF system, a high resolution 3in VGA monitor with Live View, the same 1005-pixel metering system, along with an HDMI port for connection to HDTVs – albeit using a mini-jack on the D700. All three are also very tough, offering resistance to dust and moisture.

Much has also been written about how the D700’s continuous shooting and viewfinder are inferior to the D3, the Nikon D700 offers 5fps continuous shooting compared to the D3’s 9fps,but add the optional MB-D10 battery pack and EN-EL4a battery to the D700 body and this can jump back up to 8fps.

Unlike Canon’s full-frame models you can still use lenses designed for cropped bodies on the D700. Fit a DX lens and you can either shoot in a cropped 5.1 Megapixel mode, or with the full sensor area and resolution – albeit with a reduction in quality beyond the DX frame.

Then, who should buy a D700? It’s for anyone who wants to shoot handheld in low light (at higher ISOs than you would ever consider with a D300, like 6400 ISO). It’s for anyone who really wants the advantage of shooting with a 35mm-sized full-frame sensor, and it’s for anyone who just wants better looking images than they’re getting now with a D300 or lower. So, in short, if you’ve dreamed of a D3 without the D3 pricetag, your dreams have finally come true in the Nikon D700.

12 megapixels are the cameras for the pros use, when every last bit of detail needs to be managed and changed, enlarged, cropped and turned into the kind of work you see in National Geographic. A 12 megapixel digital SLR camera is the right choice for you if you want a lot of flexibility when it comes to cropping and printing your photos. With the advances in digital cameras and digital SLRs, the selection of cameras with 12 megapixels keeps growing as the price tag keeps dropping. Here are the top digital cameras with 12 megapixels.

Canon EOS 450D(XSi)

If you are just starting with (digital) photography or if you are a bit more experienced, and whether or not you switch from a compact camera, the Canon 450D(XSi) enables you to take excellent pictures. The 450D (XSi) is a digital SLR that presents professional-level quality and versatility in an approachable, affordable package. The 450D features a 3 inch monitor with Live View, allowing photographers to preview their shots on the LCD and not just through the viewfinder. The monitor is of excellent quality to offer you a good view of what you can expect with its 100% view and quite a fast auto focus on the image sensor. It truly is a joy to work with. Another worthwhile feature is the fast Canon DIGIC III processor. Additionally, the 450 has made the switch to the smaller and lighter SD memory cards. Its 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor will provide finely detailed images with enough resolution for poster-sized blow ups and exceptional photo prints.

Canon EOS 5D
  
The Canon EOS 5D digital SLR offers a full-frame CMOS sensor with 12.8 megapixels of resolution. It is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR and features Canon’s proprietary DIGIC II Image Processor allows users to shoot up to 3 frames per second; record up to 60 full-resolution JPEGs and 17 RAW images in a single burst. The camera includes a new 9-point AF system with six supplemental AF points for fast and precise focusing and a new 2.5-inch LCD/TFT screen with 230,000 pixels that’s viewable even at extreme angles. The Canon 5D is a more than recommendable camera, it’s an absolute must for the Pro, but also for those who’d like to go on to a higher level, an excelling camera!

Nikon D300

If you’re looking for ridiculous speed in a digital SLR camera, then look no further - the Nikon D300 is the camera for you! With its standard EN-EL3e battery the camera zips along at 6 photos per second up to a maximum of 100. If you add the optional MB-D10 battery grip, that speed increases up to 8 photos per second. This speed is paired with a new dust control system, a new live view mode, an advanced autofocus and metering system (called Scene Recognition), enhanced dynamic range (active D-lighting) and weather resistant seals. Like its big brother, the D300 supports “Live View,” meaning users can preview and set-up their shots on the LCD display rather than through the viewfinder, a feature which has been rare on dSLRs until recently. Nikon’s reputation for outstanding SLRs looks to be safe with the D300, and those looking to get involved with high-end or professional photography should pay special attention to this camera.

Canon Powershot G9

In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with.

Nikon D3

Sure to be a blockbuster, the Nikon D3 is a remarkable professional-grade digital SLR, with a number of new and exciting features that will have photography buffs drooling. The D3 features 12.1 effective megapixels and a sensitivity range from ISO 200 to 6,400 at normal setting. The image sensor of the D3 is a CMOS sensor developed by Nikon with a sensing area of 36.9 x 23.9 mm that is compliant with what is known as “35-mm full size”. The D3 means business, and dedicated photographers with money to burn for this beauty will surely be satisfied.