No comments about Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens + 4GB Deluxe Accessory Kit.

5 comments about Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction (Body Only).

1. This camera is still the best bang for your buck dSLR on the market unless you go with the upgraded 'Super' K100D which they released recently. Bought the [Body Only] model because I have a whole bunch of lenses from my Pentax SF1 SLR that I used before. All of the lenses and filters that I have for the old camera fit directly on this one with no adapter required! I've always been partial to Pentax and this camera works great and meets all of my expectations as usual. I can fit over 550 pics on a 2GB SD card in the highest .jpg resolution. If you prefer RAW format, this camera does it too, but with much more space required per picture. You can take professional pictures quickly and easily with this camera. The only complaint that I have about this camera is the relatively slow Buffer/Memory Writer that disallows you from taking really rapid continuous shots. Otherwise, pair this camera with some NiMH batteries from Sony w/ charger (19.99 on amazon) and I've taken over 3000 pictures with flash before the Low Battery indicator started flashing! Would recommend this camera to everyone unless you plan on taking rapid fire pictures, in which case I'd say to go with the Nikon D40 or the Canon Digital Rebel XT (both of which cost more).



2. No wonder reviewers have had so much good to say about this camera's image quality, it really is that good. Obviously, I'm really impressed with this camera, but for good reason. It's moderately priced, includes in-body shake reduction, and even better, really produces fantastics images. I haven't tried to enlarge more than 8x10, but I suspect that with a little work on my part, this camera could do much larger sized prints.
   Despite the megapixel race in the DSLR market, leading to high end and higher end cameras that start at 10MP or up, I think there's a place for nice, light, sturdy, compact and capable camera. I personally can't tell the difference between 10MP and 6MP at 8x10 sizes, and I remember when the high end pro-level dslrs were running at 6MP(it wasn't that long ago). Nikon and Pentax are the last of the companies offering nice 6MP entry level models, and it's kind of a shame. When 6MP looks as good as it does when coming out of this camera, you don't worry about how many pixels, you just look at the prints and mutter "WOW!".



3. i really love this camera, had it for over a year now and it's still going. AA batteries are great for convenience. if i were to buy it again i'd probably opt for the slightly cheaper (at the time) k110 without the "stabilization" feature. i keep the "stabilization" on when i'm shooting but i wouldn't say it makes much of a difference. also i recommend not buying the default lens with the camera, i went with a sigma 28-300 and it was a great compromise for wide angle and telephoto.



4. This is the second Pentax SLR that I've had. My first was an *istDL, and I upgraded to this for the image stabilization. The resolution is great, with really low noise levels at all but the highest iso settings. You can use it in completely automatic mode, like a point and shoot camera, and as your ability grows you can opt to use the camera manually as well. The camera is sturdy and well built. It doesn't feel like a cheap toy like some of the other entry level cameras in it's class. I've taken almost 10K pictures with this camera without any trouble at all. I also purchased two sets of the Sanyo Eneloop batteries, which I highly reccomend. I just purchased the K200D for the weather sealing and 10MP sensor, but I will also keep this camera for a backup since I've become so fond of it.



5. I have an old Pentax KX (film camera) SLR that I refuse to sell. I bought it used over 20 years ago and it still works perfectly, but mostly sits in a drawer now that I have the K100D. I got the K100D because I can use my old lenses from the KX with it. That's very cool. If that doesn't prove to you that Pentax is a great company that loves it's loyal customers, I don't know what will. Many people are stuck in Canon/Nikon land. They make great cameras too, but I'll stick with my Pentax. It does everything I want, and I know Pentax makes sturdy, reliable equipment that lasts a long time. I've had my K100D now for well over a year and I've gotten a ton of use out of it. It's easy to use and feels good in your hand. You can go totally automatic or totally manual, with many choices in between. If this is your first Digital SLR, you'll be very happy with the features and options on this camera. I would also look at the newer Pentax K100D Super 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens which costs more, but adds some features. Either way, you're getting a great camera. Good luck and happy shooting!

5 comments about Olympus E1 5.5MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only).

1. I have owned this camera for about 2 months now and I am very happy with it. It is not the fastest or the highest image quaility in its class, but it is the best priced for its overall quality. I have already t ested it's durability and it has passed with flying colors. As a landscape designer it is used regularly in all conditions and has performed flawlessly. Do your homework and you will see it is a solid camera at a fair price



2. Four month satisfied owner after a lot of research.If one goes on raw comparative specs alone, the E-1 may fall short on some comparisons,such as number of megapixels (5) and number of lenses available(ca. 12). But handling it and looking at the untouched results,will impress one,-don't reveal the source and see. It is a tough,professional machine,and weather sealed, and has no history of breakdowns in a year from users and no major glitches... Having said that, some users don't want or need a professional level camera. If you don't need these special adjustment capabilities, don't mess with this level of camera. It is rather heavy, and huge manual to absorb. The dust reduction system and the high quality lenses of superb design are very large advantages to all. Will the E system be around in ten years you say? I don't know, and you don't know,but the camera will be usable for a long time. Certainly until every suburban home has a 36" high definition flat panel TV in their living room and moves on to covet a 65".
   Update as of 9-1-2006:
   If anything,my respect for this camera increases. It is chunky,not what Olympuses are supposed to be to many,and is even heavier with the accessory HDL-2 grip. I have not pushed the enlargements to the point where I need more than the alloted megapixels,not even close. I have not fully exploited all the capabilities (read multiple options) of the camera,but it is definitely not in the DSLR beginner category. This Fall will likely see news on an upgrade,and some interesting E series bodies. If one is still satisfied with well thought out good design,water proofing,and superb( their mid price line) lenses,with a definite and future limited variety vis a vis Canon et al,then this camera is still a hard to go wrong choice. The downside: Canon and Nikon and now Sony are still the places that folks who own Canon EOS and Nikon and Minolta autofocus lenses will seek out first and who may need a broader choice of accessories or rental super telephotos. For those who have no stable of lenses,and just want to jump in,how can one go wrong with the E-1 and the 14-54 plus one Olympus flash is still my view.
   (Caveat: If you are subject to buyer's remorse,better wait until Photokina on September 26. The future of this camera and the E system will be shaped by what Olympus displays or outlines its E system offerings at that time...that said,do not hesitate to go for this at a budget closeout price,one third of what I paid in July 2004. It is a camera that grows on you if you like its hefty quality feel, weatherproofing,the buttons versus menu approach.)



3. I've been using E1 with Zuiko Digital 14-54 f/2.8-3.5 for several months now, and I must report that I am thoroughly pleased with its operation. It performs flawlessly, without any glitches, and is a solid, well built and reliable photographic tool. It is a joy to use in the field.
   Image quality is nothing short of excellent. A3 sized prints from E1 easily match my best slide scans from 35mm film. The images are clean, vivid, sharp, with beautiful colors, which reminds me of Kodak emulsions. Once I made a beautiful, clean A4 print from a small cropped segment of a portrait; at this enlargement, the entire picture would exceed A2 paper size. 5 megapixels yes, but 5 megapixels of extreme signal quality. Unlike Canon, Kodak didn't put hardware noise reduction on its sensors, so with help of NeatImage or Noise Ninja, one can make very clean prints even at ISO 800. However, ISO 1600 and 3200 display banding artifacts, and are useful mostly for black&white images. Those B&W images, however, respond very well to noise reduction and produce very good A4 prints. As for the 14-54 lens, it is very sharp from f/3.5-f/11, has very good but not excellent bokeh, has extremely useful range from moderately wide to moderately tele (28-108mm in 35mm equivalents), and works best at the long end. There it really shines as a portrait lens. However, it displays some vignetting at the long end, and some cyan fringing in the corners at the wide and.
   So, the strong points of this camera are its absolute image quality, color fidelity, buid quality and ergonomics. On the minus side, however, there is autofocus, which leaves much room for improvement. It is slow and of little use in low light. Also, the buffer could clear faster, especially with microdrive, whose full potential isn't utilized.
   
   Conclusion: it's an excellent camera, whose real competitor is Canon 20D. Canon has a solid resolution advantage, produces good images, and works better at high ISO values. However, E1 is better built, it has an excellent kit lens which is every bit as good as Canon L zooms and rivals good primes, has built-in sensor cleaning, is splash-proof and an excellent overall package. Choice between them is a matter of individual preference and taste. What made it for me was the range of focal lengths. With Olympus, I can cover my needs with just two lenses, and 14-54 is designed just right. It's wide enough and long enough for me not to need anything else for most applications. With a 35mm legacy and 1.6x crop factor, Canon's lens range is just inconvenient. Most lenses are either not wide enough or not long enough or cover the wrong range. With Olympus, I still didn't feel any desperate need to buy a second lens; 108mm equivalent is just right for portraiture, and 28mm is just wide enough for the kind of landscapes I usually shoot.



4. We have been using the E1 for 15 months now and I can say we are very pleased. I love the sharpness of the lenses. Our company does commercial and portrait work and we are able to go to 30x40 sized prints and they are sharp, much sharper than 35mm and even some 645 neg's we used to use. Color rendition seems to be right on, bit on the warm side but very little. Most work is done with studio lights. All in all the camera preforms the way we want it to. Would we recommend the E1 .... We now own 4 E1's.



5. This is a real professional digital camera but it's easy to use for those just beginning. With excellent color rendention, you can shoot RAW for more control or use the Fine jpeg and it will pop your eyes out with a image quality found in only the best of cameras.

No comments about Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 12.2-Megapixel SLR Camera (BLACK) with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens + Canon BG-E5 Battery Grip + LP-E5 Battery + Case + Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit.

No comments about Olympus Evolt E-520 (262086) Digital SLR 10.0 MP Camera w/ Zuiko Digital ED 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens + 1GB CF Compact Flash Memory Card + BLM1 Replacement Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery + Olympus Evolt Gadget Bag E520 BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver Bundle + MUCH MORE!!!.

No comments about Olympus EVOLT E-520 Digital SLR Camera Kit with Digital 14-42mm Zoom Lens + BLM-1 Battery + Case + Bonus Accessory Kit.

No comments about Nikon D40 Digital Camera w/18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Lens - 4 GB SD Memory Card, Spare EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion Battery, Lowepro Holster-Style Case, Nikon DVDs on Photography.

2 comments about Nikon D1X - Digital camera - SLR - 5.3 Mpix - body only - supported memory: CF, Microdrive - black.

1. Do a google search on ROYAL CAMERA COMPLAINTS and you will see that they are a scammy outfit! I ONLY buy from AMAZON and who AMAZON recommends (like Adorama! B&H! etc!) oh and this camera is a FABULOUS camera to use - a bit of a learning curve but wonderful results!



2. I have own the D1X for 6months now. The one issue some have is the older tech. batteries. Personally I didn't bother with the Nikon batteries but have bought the batteries from BatteryBarn. Great price, service and warranties.
   Image quality is fantastic with the colors and rendering as close to film like (Velvia) as anything I've seen.
   
   I use Nikkor 17-35f/2.8, 28-70f/2.8, 70-200f/2.8, 85f/1.4, 50f1.4 and they all do fine.
   
   I regularly make A3 (13X19) prints which are beautiful and wouldn't hesitate going much larger.
   
   One thing. Viewing an image on the LCD will make you feel like the shot is garbage but trust your abilities and the D1x as when opened up they are simply stunning.
   
   Focus is fast and accurate with any lens, AF-S or screw. The meter is very accurate.
   
   These may be of an older generation but those of us that use them love them.

No comments about Canon EOS-40D Digital SLR Camera U.S.A.Kit, with 4GB CF Memory Card, Spare BP-511 Lithium-Ion Battery, Lowepro Holster-Style Case, Mack 3 Year Extended Warranty, Digital Remote Release, Professional Lens Cleaning Kit.

5 comments about Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Nikkor Zoom Lens.

1. Before D300 was on the market - this was the best available for this money.
   
   Good for beginners if photography is you serious interest and you are ready for big budget. This camera - is a well refined technical instrument. No 'green' auto modes, only classic camera controls.
   
   It wants good lens. By good I mean f 2.8-4. Otherwise the camera body becomes too heavy and not at all value for money. If you decide to pay over $1000 for a camera and then save on lens - it's like a big expensive car with small thin tyres that don't really hold the road. So if you condider D200 with e.g. 18-70, or even 18-200 VR, go for D80/D40 instead.
   
   Photography is my hobby, I don't make money with it. I'm with Nikon since more than 10 years and my perfect combination now is:
   
   D200
   Nikon Zoom-Nikkor - Wide-angle zoom lens - 12 mm - 24 mm - f/4.0 G ED-IF AF-S DX - Nikon F
   Nikkor 35-70/2.8
   Nikkor 50/1.8 (almost no use since I got 35-70)
   Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
   spare battery



2. If you are a full-frame lens kind of guy, then you have your D3. However, that aside, having played with the D300, D200 and D3, I will have the D200 at my side regardless. As for why, it's just made better and it's cheaper. The added features to the D300 don't make it worth the money you pay and the D3 is simply out of most peoples price range. And, again, if you're a full-frame kind of person, just take a few steps back or forward and problem solved (Most of the time). The D200 rocks.



3. This is simply a splendid camera. I have owned Nikon F's F3 and F4s, so I was very happy to finally get back into the Nikon family when I decided to go digital. This camera is actually very very simple to use and one does not be afraid of having to read some extremely complicated manual. It is very self-explanatory and it is fortunately compatible with at least a great part of my previous Nikon lenses. One my need to buy the extra battery grip in order to get an improved balance of the camaer. The flash that is in the camera is great for most pruposes excpet when using some of the wide-angles or longer leses since there tends to be a shadow of the lens. The colors and resolution are arellz superb however and not much can be said against it except that probably it is already surpassed now by other Nikons such as the D-300.



4. I purchased this Nikon D200 with the 18- 135 lens, and thought it was a fantastic camera, that is, until the auto focus decided to no longer work at 11 months old.
   
   It appears that the D200 has an inherent fault in the auto focus, and Nikon are not doing a recall, and in my case refuse to fix it under warranty.
   
   So I am very disappointed with this camera, very disappointed with Nikon, and would never buy another Nikon product due to their lack of product support



5. I totally fell in love with it the moment I got it. It's a great product, takes amazing picture, and is worth the money. I got a super deal here too, with the 18-200mm lens. I had a friend how had it for a greater price than I did. Like all DSLR cameras, you need to learn how to use it if you have not used one before. But it is really worth it. Allows me to take pictures I was not able to before. You can see the difference.