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Digital Cameras & Digital SLR Cameras for the enthusiast: Archive 2007 and 2008

Best Digital Cameras & Digital SLR Cameras for the Enthusiast - ARCHIVE 2007

Canon-Powershot-G7

Canon Powershot G7
For: 10 mega pixels. High quality 35-210mm (35mm equiv) optically stabilised zoom lens. Hotshoe for external flash. Fast operation. Digic III processor. XGA movies (at 15 fps). Full manual controls.
Against: Expensive. No RAW format.

Fujifilm-Finepix-S9100
Fujifilm FinePix S9100
For: 9 mega pixels. 28-300mm (35mm equiv) zoom lens. Hotshoe. Fast operation. Good in low light. RAW format. VGA movies. Compactflash II cards. Full manual controls.
Against: No optical image stabilization.
Fujifilm-Finepix-F30
Fujifilm FinePix F30
For: 6 megapixel super CCD. Excellent low light capability. Fast operation. Manual controls. VGA movies. Compact size.
Against: XD card. Small built in memory.
Leica-M8
Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder
For: 10 mega pixels. Superb quality. Leica M interchangeable lenses. RAW format. Excellent build quality. Full manual controls. Ultimate enthusiast camera.
Against: Extremely expensive.
Panasonic-DMC-LX2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
For: 10 mega pixel 16:9 aspect ratio CCD. 2.8" widescreen LCD. 28-112mm (35mm equiv) Leica zoom lens with optical image stabilization. High definition 1280 x 720 widescreen movies (15 fps only). Full manual controls. RAW format.
Against: Excessive noise at higher ISOs.
Digital camera reviews edited from many varied sources.

Panasonic-DMC-FZ50
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
For: 10 mega pixels. 35-420mm (35mm equiv) Leica zoom lens with optical image stabilization. RAW format. Hotshoe. Widescreen movies.
Against: Noise at higher ISOs.
Pentax-K10D

Pentax K10D Digital SLR
For: 10 mega pixels. CCD image stabilization for use with all lenses. Interchangeable lenses. Hotshoe. Weather sealed body. RAW format. Fast operation.
Against: Larger & heavier than most.

Nikon-D80
Nikon D80 Digital SLR
For: 10 mega pixels. Interchangeable lenses. Super fast operation. Good in low light. Hotshoe. RAW format. Full manual controls.
Against: None
Sony-DSLR-A100
Sony Alpha DSLR A100
For: 10 mega pixels. Interchangeable lenses. Built in image stabilizer compatible with all lenses. RAW format. Full manual controls. Dust reduction system for CCD.
Against: Non-universal hotshoe.
Canon-Digital-Rebel-XTi
Canon Digital Rebel XTi
For: 10 mega pixel CMOS sensor. Interchangeable lenses. Good in low light. RAW format. Full manual controls. Small and light. Dust reduction system. Hotshoe.
Against: Build quality lower than others.

Best Enthusiast Digital Cameras & DSLRs.
ARCHIVE 2008

Sigma-SD14-DSLR Sigma SD14 Digital SLR Camera
For: `14 megapixels` over 3 color layers. Foveon sensor. High resolution 2.5" TFT. Full manual controls. Hotshoe. Mirror lock up. RAW format.
Against: Excessive noise in jpegs at higher ISOs. Slightly slower in operation than competition.
nikon-coolpix-5100-tn

Nikon Coolpix P5100
For: 12 mega pixels. High quality 35-123mm (35mm equiv) zoom lens with vibration reduction. Hotshoe for external flash. Full manual controls.
Against: Zoom could be wider . No RAW format.


       
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