Canon EOS 40D 10 x Optical Zoom DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera falls under the semi-professional category and appeals to people who like to try the most advanced digital SLRs. Its well built character and body quality is a strong reason to rate its value a bit above the average. Canon EOS 40D DSLR is made up of magnesium alloy body to withstand a sudden fall or an accidental crash. Thereby, it extends its durable life to give you a comprehensive photographic experience. Internal parts of this camera are well protected by its dust and moist resistance body that makes a suitable armour in many adverse photographic conditions. It is well balanced with advanced features and power, that an adventurous photographer would get benefited by its hardwearing and rugged design.

Canon CMOS sensor engine can generate good quality of tonal details for dynamic images across various ISO settings, using an improved 10.1 megapixel sensor. With noise reduction technology, the captured images look clean and crisper. Colours are rendered here, as in true-life. Canon DIGIC III processor is speedy enough to process the images and instantly save them in the memory card. The response time allowed by this device is enough quick to achieve a continuous shooting speed of about 6.5 frames per second and to maintain 17 RAW files or 75 JPEG images.

You can check the composition and focus of the subject and frame a shot on a large 3.0-inch with 10x optical zoom for clear tonal details. You can also use the live-view mode, when you shoot from any awkward position. Canon EOS 40D 10 x Optical Zoom DSLR Camera is equipped with a 9 cross-type, high-precision AF system for accurate focusing and can provide sensitivity up to f/2.8. It comes with an in-built dust reduction system too that effectively cleansup the dust accumulated in the sensor.

Canon Digital IXUS 75 Digital Camera

Measuring just 19.6mm in thickness, the Canon Digital IXUS 75 Compact Digital Camera is one of the slimmest cameras in the compact category from Canon.

Its 7.1MP sensor offers an Ultra-high refractive index to the 3x optical zoom and this sensor (35-105mm equivalence) poses a unique eye for detail even in the case of poster size images. This digital camera has a large 3” LCD screen that supports 230000 pixels.

Canon’s DIGIC III Image Processor, which is also familiar to the DSLR range is the powerful magic brain that enables face detection and noise reduction technology. Smartly using these aspects, it provides lightning quick responses and better image quality. There is a new red-eye correction in the play-back mode. ISO speeds with a maximum of ISO 1600, along with a new ISO auto shift function that predicts camera shake to reduce image blur, appear in the image correction part of this device. iSAPS, in this device, takes a prudent look around each scene and settings ensuring optimal quality output.

Add to this, its cutting edge design, a chic metallic finish with a black ring around the lens, and an extra-large LCD. Canon Digital IXUS 75 7.1MP Digital Camera is definitely styled to stand out of the lot. The LCD display is the arena, where you can compose and review your shots in rich vivid detail. Pure color lets you reproduce colour as it is, while you indulge in photography and also enables a sharper resolution. Other features include a touch control dial for better handling of the buttons of the slim camera, 17 shooting modes for shooting under specific situations, and My Colors, with which you can use the in-camera color options to play with your image color output, VGA movies, and Time Lapse movies. Low light conditions will not prevent you from taking your photographs and you can now even shoot under dim-light settings or places, where flash photography is prohibited. There are some short-cut buttons too here that gives you one touch access to your favorite controls and you can skip between shooting and play-back modes with the play-back button.

Canon EOS 1000D + EF-S

Canon EOS 1000D Digital SLR Camera is one of the smallest as well as lightest EOS Digital model that have hit the digital SLR market of the UK. This model weighs just 450 grams and to add to it, the built is quiet ergonomic as well. Further, this camera is effectively protected by Canons unique dust prevention system known as EOS integrated system for cleaning. If you look forward to ponder over the quick starting up times as well as the accuracy in colour realisation exhibited by this digital camera, you could just end up with its exceptional DIGIC III processor that are generally used in advanced EOS models. This processor of Canon has the ability to lower the power consumption of a digital camera as well.

This digital camera is effectively qualified by a 10megapixel sensor of the CMOS type. The size of this optical sensor is 14.8 x 22.2 mm. This part of the camera is promptly complimented by a remarkable image stabiliser. The lens of this device explains a focal length of 1.6 x with EF lens. An autofocus system of up to 7 AF points stands tall in this sector followed by a number of AF modes. The shutter of this model is very much a focal plane shutter that is electronically controlled, yielding speed ranging from 30 to 1/4000 sec. Bulb mode is also facilitated here. A number of shooting modes like portrait, landscape, close-up, etc combine with a handful of effects like monochrome or sepia to enhance the picture editting capabilities of this model.

Canon EOS 1000D Black Digital SLR Camera features a remarkable eye-level SLR viewfinder with fixed pentamirror in addition to its 2.5” diagonal sized TFT furnished by 230,000 pixels approximately. In the absence of any considerable internal memory, this camera holds the expansion slot for SD as well as SDHC memory cards. This digital SLR further features a pop up flash of convenience that offers auto, fill-in, rear curtain sync, red-eye reduction and off modes in its turn. A AF illuminator also shows its presence here.

Other Significant Aspects of this Camera

Aperture priority, Shutter Priority and Manual Exposure Setting
Colour Video Support
Hot Shoe Flash Terminal
ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 and ISO auto
RAW, JPEG and JPEG + RAW still image formats
Automatic, Presets and Custom modes of White Balance
Canon LP-E5 Battery
Dimensions: 6.2 x 9.8 x 12.6 cm

Canon EOS - 1D Mk III Digital SLR

1D Mark III from Canon EOS series is another milestone for canon to create an art in photography.

This piece of cake is entirely designed with ultimate technology keeping professional photographers in mind. Canon has discovered many models under EOS series with astonishing features and enhanced technical aspects to fulfill the photographers demand and being a great choice for professionals in the field of wildlife, sports and reportage. In this case Canon EOS - 1D Mark III is exceptionally created with perfect mix of processing speed, high performance, picture rendering quality. Canon had a series business listening to photographers to craft such a remarkable D-SLR. The package comes with bundles of software CDs, cables, lens and accessories.

With the rapid light exposure of 10 frames/second at hefty 10.1 megapixel to reach a maximum JPEG image of 110 is a mark from Canon EOS - 1D Mark III. Canon has given a big face-lift in EOS - 1D Mark III compared to the earlier version of EOS - 1D Mark II by means of bigger screen, enhanced auto focus, arrangement of operating buttons around view screen and off course the important factor the frame speed. Dual DIGIC III processor is another ground breaking feature from EOS Mark III. This processor has also been revamped and equipped with Dual DIGIC III technology to give high resolution performance & high speed and to churn out 14 bit image processing to canon for the first time.

Canon has followed the tradition in the long run from the flagship brand EOS-1 series to EOS Mark III to host a collection of features in the latest launch of EOS Mark III. The big screen and the menu system in Canon EOS - 1D Mark III plays a major role in dressing up the whole pack. With 3.0” LCD live view screen, new auto focus system with 19 cross-type sensors, EOS Integrated Cleaning System and 63-zone exposure metering are the primary key factors to improve your photographic experience.

Canon EOS 1D Mark III can render excellent image quality with the help of Dual DIGIC III processor that can deliver image quality, speed and responsiveness. This digital SLR can capture and process 100 megapixel quality of image in a second and give way for 110 frame shot at one stretch by rapidly clearing the image buffer. Canon EOS Mark III can start shooting the image within 0.2 second when the power is on. The 14 bit image processing can provide 16,384 tones per pixel of total colour depth for perfect image quality.

The new Auto focus gives greater stability in handling camera at uncomfortable situation for photographers. A separate button is provided for Auto Focus on the back of this digital camera and it comes with 19 cross-type sensors that provide room for better capturing of off-centre subjects.
The 3 inch LCD monitor is big and wide in Mark III and provides 230K pixel resolution for framing the shots and reviewing. You can also take precise frames without looking at view finder by using Live View Mode.
New and redesigned menu offers many options for customizing the camera setting by using 57 custom functions and also allows you to store the settings for frequent use.

The Canon EOS - 1D Mark III body is made up of magnesium alloy casing that prevents dust & moisture and the integrated cleaning system will automatically does all cleaning jobs and reduces sensor dust.

Acer CR-5130

Acer CR-5130 Digital Camera is a boon to the field of digital camera from the manufacturer Acer. The compact dimensions of this smart digital camera and the sleek looks along with the most contemporary features makes it a very popular one amongst its rivals. It comes with a width of 9.4cm, a depth of 3.5 cm and a height of 6.3cm. It weighs just 0.2 kilograms and shines silver in colour. The body material is made up of pure Aluminium and this makes the device more durable.

Characteristics
• The proposed resolution is 5.3 mega pixels with 2560 x 1920 pixel rate.
• This device supports colour and has been designed with 1/1.8inch CCD optical sensor lens.
• The 4x digital zoom feature of the device will allow you to enlarge your images according to the needs.

Flexibilities
• Shooting modes –
• Frame movie mode
• Portrait mode
• Night mode
• Sports mode

• Exposure modes –
• Automatic
• Manual
• Aperture-priority
• Shutter-priority

• Special effects –
• Black and White
• Sepia
• Vivid

• White Balance – Custom, Automatic and Presets. Some of the presets are
• Incandescent
• Cloudy
• Daylight
• Fluorescent light (Both Cool and Warm white)

Camera capabilities
• Built-in flash is included for users’ advantage.
• The powerful flash range is 0.6 to 3 m.
• Flash modes
• Fill-in mode
• Auto mode
• Flash OFF mode and
• Built-in Red eye reduction mode

Lens Qualities
• You can use the focal length from 7.2 mm to 21.6 mm.
• The automatic focus adjustment has 10 cm of macro focus range.
• Its lens aperture is calculated as F/2.8-4.7.
• The 3x optical zoom is the rate of the focal length of the lens. For effective zooming, the motorized drive is used.

Display technology
• To view the captured image and status 1.5 inch TFT active matrix LCD display is added to the digital camera.

Memory and Expansion
• Acer CR-5130 Digital Camera supports an SD Flash Memory card for storing images.
• You can use 64 MB SD memory card and it delivers up to 140 pictures.

Connectivity
• USB – 1
• DC power input - 1
• Composite Audio/Video output – 1
• SD memory card – 1

Extra features
• Movie mode with recording facility
• To view the images and movies you can connect it directly to your PC and TV.
• It has a built-in Speaker and a built-in Microphone.

Acer CR-6530

Digital cameras have been outfitted with the ability to support digital photography. Acer manufacturing company has proudly launched Acer CR-6530 Digital Camera in the UK market with impressive features. It is made with durable material which will last longer. Users can enjoy their hobby of photography with digital technology with the support of this camera.

The outlook of the device is extravagant. It has been launched with colourful exterior which will surely attract the eyes of users. Manufacturer has measured its dimensions as 9.4 cm width, 3.5 cm depth and 6.3 cm height. This device weighs just 0.2 kilograms which can offer spectacular output. It can offer sensor resolution up to 6.3 MP and if you wish, users can choose frame movie mode.

Acer CR-6530 Digital Camera has the potential to offer digital zoom up to 4.4x and optical zoom up to 3x. It has a provision to offer audio compatibility with the help of embedded speakers. Users can choose their most desired flash mode from distinct choices like:
• Fill-in mode
• Auto mode
• Flash OFF mode
• Red-eye reduction

You can make use of the SD memory card slot for connecting memory cards. It has been featured with numerous types of connectors namely:
• USB
• Composite Video
• Audio Output
• DC power input

The smart unit has come with an embedded LCD display which can support TFT active matrix technology. The size of the display is measured as 2.5 inches which has come with colour compatibility. The optimum focal length of the device is measured as 7.2 to 21.6 mm. Automatic focus adjustment will be helpful for capturing high quality images. It comes with F/2.8-4.8 lens aperture and macro focus range up to 9 cm.

Motorized drive has been embedded for zoom adjustments. There are numerous options are offered to choose optimum exposure mode like:
• Automatic
• Manual
• Aperture-priority
• Shutter-priority

CCD optical sensor has been featured with Acer CR-6530 Digital Camera and users can support various shooting modes like:
• Portrait mode
• Night mode
• Sports mode

Three options in special effects setting are:
• Black and White
• Sepia
• Vivid

List of available white balance presets are:
• Incandescent
• Cloudy
• Daylight
• Fluorescent light (cool white)
• Fluorescent light

Users can get extra memory storage with the support of flash cards up to 64 MB. A microphone is integrated with Acer CR-6530 Digital Camera to play as an audio input. It has been equipped with a view finder to view images.

Pentax K200D

Review based on a production Pentax K200D The K200D was announced in January 2008 as a straight replacement for the K100D (actually the K100D Super which itself was a minor upgrade of the K100D launched in June 2007). The new model is aimed at the entry level segment of the market where it will have to compete with the likes of the Nikon D60, Olympus E-520 and the Canon EOS 450D. Despite of a fairly tempting price point the K200D certainly does not compromise on features. It comes with a CCD-shift type 'Shake Reduction' system, Dust Removal and Pentax' 11-point Safox VIII AF system. Very unusually for this class of camera it also sports a weather-sealed body and a relatively large viewfinder with 96% coverage and a magnification of 0.85. What you won't get though is a live view system. Did Pentax get the feature mix right? What about image quality? Click through to the following pages and read our in-depth review which will give you an answer to all these questions. Compared to K100D - key differences The Pentax K200D replaces the K100D which was introduced back in May 2006. From a specifications point of view the most notable difference is, as usual, the increase in megapixels from 6.1 to 10.2 MP. But the new model also features a CCD cleaning system, Dynamic Range Optimization and a larger screen along with some more, rather minor, changes. Pentax K200D Pentax K100D Body material Plastic, stainless steel chassis, weather-sealed Plastic, stainless steel chassis Sensor • 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor • 10.7 million total pixels • 10.2 million effective pixels • 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor • 6.31 million total pixels • 6.1 million effective pixels Image sizes • 3872 x 2592 pixels • 3008 x 2000 pixels • 1824 x 1216 pixels • 3008 x 2000 pixels • 2400 x 1600 pixels • 1536 x 1024 pixels Dust reduction CCD-shake No Flash • Built-in P-TTL electronic pop-up flash • Guide number: approx. 13 (ISO100/m) • Angle of view coverage: 28mm wide-angle (35mm equivalent) • Flash sync 1/180 sec • Wireless flash capability • Built-in P-TTL electronic pop-up flash • Guide number approx 11 (ISO 100/m) • Angle of coverage 18 mm (27 mm as 35 mm equiv.) • Flash sync 1/180 sec Shooting modes • Auto Picture mode • Picture mode • Scene mode • Program AE • Sensitivity-Priority AE • Shutter-Priority AE • Aperture-Priority AE • Metered Manual • Bulb • Auto picture mode • Programmed AE Mode • Shutter-Priority AE • Aperture-Priority AE • Metered Manual • Bulb • Picture modes • Scene modes Drive modes • 2.8fps for 4 frames (JPEG and Continuous (Hi), RAW • 1.1fps until the memory card is full (JPEG and Continuous (Lo))or for 4 frames (RAW) • Single shot • Continuous (2.8 fps, up to 5 JPEG frames) LCD monitor • 2.7 " TF LCD • Approx. 230,000 pixels • 2.5" TFT LCD • 210,000 pixels Custom functions 23 functions 18 functions Dimensions 133.5mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9 in) 129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.1 x 3.7 x 2.8 in) Weight With lithium batteries and SD card: 690g (24.3oz.) 660 g (1.5 lb) (reduced by approx. 20 g if using CR-V3 batteries)