Description

The Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus provides the superior picture quality of a single-lens-reflex camera (SLR) with the easy-to-use automatic controls of a point-and-shoot camera. It's a good choice for both advanced photographers and beginners who want better-quality pictures.The picture quality of point-and-shoot cameras pales in comparison to those produced with an SLR camera, which gives you better optics, a through-the-lens view that lets you accurately frame your photos, and manual options for full control of your exposure and focus. If you are used to point-and-shoots, this camera makes the transition to SLRs easy; however, you'll have to refer to the manual to get the hang of using the extensive menu of advanced settings. In our tests, the HTsi Plus offered the full range of advanced controls--it let us set the aperture, exposure, and focus manually. The HTsi Plus also made it easy to switch into full automatic mode, in which we just pressed the shutter button, and the camera performed the focusing and exposure for us.The Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus is quite lightweight for an SLR and includes both a pop-up flash and an external flash shoe. It includes five preset exposure modes including portrait, landscape, and macro; burst mode; aperture and shutter priority modes; and a self-timer. For serious amateurs or professionals, the HTsi Plus offers all the standard SLR functions, although we found its aperture setting method (you have to push the aperture preview button and turn the camera's selection wheel) a bit disorienting at first. The HTsi Plus's 28-80 zoom lens gave us a good range for everything from portraits to landscapes. We especially liked the automatic exposure bracketing and multiple exposure functions; these features are useful in getting the right shot and exercising your creativity. Pros: Lightweight Built-in flash Easy to use High-quality optics Cons: Menu selection somewhat hard to figure out Unconventional aperture-selection method

Features

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• Full-featured 35mm SLR
• 28-80mm zoom lens
• Fully automatic operation with manual option
• Built-in flash; includes batteries and wide strap

Description

The compact Nikon D40x designed to deliver the picture-taking benefits of a digital SLR, yet is easy and fun to use. The D40x is ready to shoot when you are, thanks to split-second instant shutter response which eliminates annoying shutter lag. Exceptional image quality is made possible by a high resolution, 10.2-effective megapixel CCD image sensor and Nikon's exclusive image processing engine. 10.2-megapixel resolution invites creative picture cropping freedom without loss of picture quality and delivers the ability to make enlargements of extraordinary size. Additional features include built-in flash with innovative Nikon i-TTL control, In-Camera Editing features with Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay, Filter Effects and more. An ingenious HELP Menu with "Assist Images" helps you select the appropriate settings for many camera features.

Features

• 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor; 170-degree viewing angle
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
• Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching
• Includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor , 170-degree viewing angle

Description

The LEICA R9 has been designed in such a way that it makes good sense for a photographer: it is not overloaded with technical features but carries everything which a photographer needs to control his/her results. The basis philosophy is typical for Leica: you can operate the camera instinctively without moving your eyes from the viewfinder, where you have all important information permanently at sight. Thanks to its R bayonet, the LEICA R9 is compatible with virtually all R lenses made since 1965. Nearly all current Leica R lenses are equipped with ROM contacts, which establish specific communication between camera and lens, leading to perfect exposures. The illuminated display on the back cover, in addition to the viewfinder, is an information center on the LEICA R9. It becomes activated as soon as the camera is switched on and the shutter release is touched. You then have a clear overview of all the current settings. Among other data, it shows the number of exposed pictures, film speed, exposure correction settings and battery condition. You can also correct the exposure in the multi-pattern metering mode. An LCD exposure counter on the top of the camera is permanently visible as long as the camera is switched on. Accurate exposure metering and control are prerequisites for successful photographs. The LEICA R9 features selective-, integral- as well as sophisticated multi-pattern exposure metering whose level can be changed by tenths of a step. The result: optimal harmonization with the various types of films. Metered value storage can be used with selective- and integral metering. The selected shutter speed and aperture combination is automatically stored when the shutter release button is pressed to the second pressure point. The various exposure modes enhance flexibility, quickness and not least, your creative freedom.

Description

The compact nature of the D-Lux 4 means it can be with you all the time. But despite its compact size, it offers top Leica quality and gives the photographer plenty of artistic freedom. The D-Lux 4 is ideal, whether for subjects composed with lots of forethought or for spontaneous reportage.

Features

• 10.1-megapixel resolution and 24-60 Summicron lens f2.0
• Small, compact design with 3.0-inch TFT LCD screen
• 50 MB built-in memory; capture images to SD memory card, SDHC memory card and MultiMedia cards (not included)

Description

The K-7 features a rugged, yet compact body design, a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor rebuilt from the ground up, and advanced features such as HD Movie Capture,100% Field of View, 5.2 fps, and a 3 inch LCD Screen with Live View. Still compatible with every PENTAX lens ever made, the K-7 offers an abundance of long- anticipated new and improved features that are exclusive to the camera and combine to make it a tremendous photography tool.

Features

• High-resolution, 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor; compact, magnesium alloy body
• Body only; lenses sold separately
• Weather resistant, dustproof, and coldproof (14 degrees F, -10 degrees C)
• Fast 5.2 fps shooting with the new PRIME II Image processing engine; top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec freezes even the fastest action in well-lit settings
• 3-inch LCD; Live View mode, with contrast AF, Face Detection, and optional histogram, grid, and bright/dark area display
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)