Straight Eight Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

In tests proved, the Rebel XT, with 8MP (rather than 10MP of the $165-more Rebel XTi), provides Excellent image quality -- as in Excellent resolution and color accuracy, plus noise no higher than Moderately Low up to ISO 400. Its very light body has a stainless-steel chassis, and it gobbles up about 65 highest-quality JPEGs at 3fps--faster than a number of newer and pricier DSLRs. It captures in RAW. Okay, the 1.8-incH LCD is dinky by today's standards, and it lacks the XTi's self-cleaning sensor, but not much else missing. Rebel XT is a Major-league performance fans on a mirror league budget. This Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT is which one from the best buys DSLR 2007.

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Nikon D40x

I was doubtful when Nikon introduced this 10MP version of it's entry-level D40 DSLR-- how good could it be for that price? But after testing and shooting with the camera, we're believers. In test, it produced image-quality ratings among the best of 10MP cameras at any price. It also has image control nearly as extensive as its upscale sibling the D80, and burst rates that defy the category : In my test, it could do 100 highest-resolution JPEGs at faster then 3fps with high compression. This translates into very quick single-frame capture. Yes, the polycarb is hardly designed for expeditions use, the menus can get awfully dense, and the camera will autofocus only with AF-S lenses, but but it's still legal larceny.

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Perfect Prints

If you are printing your own photos from home, the Nomoris PhotoLab can be a great software program for those of you who want to print perfect images so you don't waste money on paper. This software will help you correct your images for exposure, an autofix with one click to make your picture enhanced and ready to go. The goal of the software is to create prints you could get at the photo lab, but instead print them at home.

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Super Bag

Built rugged with the capability of withstanding a little knok around, the Lawerpro CompuRover AW ia great backpack for carrying your laptop, your DSLR bodies, multiple lenses, and other accesorries. The backpack features a 17 - inch laptop holder that protects and pads you computer, a memory card pouch, and a front compartment that holds your camera body, lenses, and other tech equipment. It also has an external tripod holder and an all-weather cover in case of bad weather conditions. Made for the adventurer who wants to carry everything all in one, this robust bag is great for an international flight or a photo safari in Africa .

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The New View

The technology of digicams is all about wide-angle zooms, or the lack thereof to be more accurate. When you shop for a digicam, you certainly first look for the resolution specification, now popularly rated at 7MP-8MP, with many models getting much higher. But after you select a model with resolution, what's the second most popular specification?
In my opinion, it's the zoom rati. This is number given in a Yx rating. Generally, most average digicams have a 3X optical zoom ratio. This is the ratio of the maximum telephoto focal length divided by the minimum wide-angel focal length. Again 3X is standart, but many models now offer 5X and beyond. The reigning king in telephoto zooms is Olympus with their SP - 550 Ultra Zoom --- a whooping 18X.
But beyond the mere zoom ratio number, what's more important is the actual focal length at the wide-angle end of the zoom. That's a number you seldom look at, but it can make a world of difference. So far in digicams that wide-angle focal length hasn't gotten any wider than 28mm (equivalency in 35mm terms) -- and that's just in a few models, among hundreds of models out there. Admittedly, that's pretty wide, but I'd like to see it go wider. Why? So you can remain relative close to your subject and still get them in the frame.
So what are some of the models that live in this rarified atmosphere of a 28mm equivalent wide-angle zoom? Olympus has its new SP - 550, which was previewed in DP' s Special 2007 Summer Buyers Guide and reviewed in this issue. The SP - 550 has the record for the largest zoom ratio --18X-- from a stunning 28mm on the wide-angle end, to a powerful 504mm on the telephoto end. The second model to join this exclusive wide-angle club is Panasonic's brand new Lumix DMC- FX100. Its zoom ratio is only 3.6X, but on the wide-angle end it's mmmm, which is the equivalent of a 28mm lens. These are both very impressive wide-angle focal length for digicams.
Here's a bit more about the new Panasonic Lumix DMC- FX100. For starters, the resolution is a whopping 12.2-megapixel (12.2MP) sensor. That's pretty much the new high water - mark in point-and-shoot digicams. The new Leica 3,6X optical zoom lens is very fast --- rated at f/2.8 --- meaning it can handle capturing shots in low light. Another great feature is Mega OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), I've tested out a sister Panasonic digicam, the FX8, and its Mega OIS was outstanding. I expect nothing less from this new model. The Lumix DMC - FX100 also has a large 2.5 inch LCD screen, making it easy to use and the overall look and feel is lightweight and stylis.
The FX100 uses SDHC/SD Memory Cards, but even if your card is full, there's an onboard memory of 27 MB to help you get the important shot in an emergency. Trust me; this happens more often that you'd think. Wide firmat 16x9 shooting mode is possible at 1920x1080 resolution. If you happen to have a new generation Panasonic HD plasma monitor, there will be an SD card slot to make this playback even more convenient. The Panasonic Lumix DMC - FX100 will be available in July 2007 in either black or silver color. The MSRP was unvailable at press time. But what if you don't have a very wide-angle zoom lens on your digicams? There is a workaround, and it's called a wide-angle converter. These are inexpensive add-on lenses that enlarge the field of view by certain factors --- usually .6X or .7X. That means if if you put one of the new Panasonic or Olympus wide-angle zoos, the widest angle would be .6X or .7X wider, i.e., 28mm x .6 = 17mm. Of course, you don't get something for nothing. Usually you'll get optical distortions introduced into the image, especially at the edge of the frame. But for many it's tolerable.
And if you have a DSLR, you can always get a special wide-angle zoom lens. In July 2007 issue of your sister publication, Pro Digital Imaging, there's an article entitled "Buying The Right Aftermarket Lenses". In this article we highlight just a view of the new and exciting wide-angle zooms for Sigma (10mm-20mm f/4-f/5.6) and Olympus (7mm-14mm f/4). But be forewarned, these wide-angle zooms are very pricey --- well over $1,000.