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Digital Cameras & Digital SLR Cameras for the enthusiast: Archive 2007 to 2010

Best Digital Cameras & Digital SLR Cameras for the Enthusiast - ARCHIVES 2007 - 2010

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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.
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.
ARCHIVES 2007 - 2010

Ricoh Caplio GX100
Ricoh Caplio GX100
For: 10 mega pixels. Unique 24-75mm (35mm equiv) zoom lens with CCD shift stabilisation. Full manual controls. RAW format. Compact size. High resolution 2.5" TFT. 1cm macro. VGA movies.
Against: Noise at lower ISOs. Heavy noise reduction at high ISOs
Canon-Powershot-G9-tn
Canon Powershot G9
For: 12 mega pixels. 35-210mm (35mm equiv) optically stabilised zoom. Full manual controls with hotshoe for external flash. High resolution 3" TFT. SVGA movies. Fast operation. RAW format. Face detection. Compact size.
Against: Lens could be wider & faster. Noise at higher ISOs.
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.
Olympus-Evolt-E510-tn
Olympus Evolt E-510 Digital SLR
For: 10 mega pixel live MOS sensor. Built-in image stabiliser. RAW format. Full manual controls. Hotshoe. 2.5" TFT with live view. Fast operation. Dust removal Supersonic Wave Filter. Compact & light.
Against: Small viewfinder.
Pentax-K20D-DSLR
Pentax K20D Digital SLR
For: 14.6 mega pixel CMOS sensor. Dust proof & water resistant body. X-sync for studio flash. Shake reduction system. Bright viewfinder. Hotshoe. Raw & jpeg formats. SD/SDHC compatiblity.
Against: Weak Live View. Expensive.
Panasonic-Lumix-FX500k
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500K
For: 10 megapixels. 25 to 125mm (35mm equiv.) Leica wideangle zoom lens. Optical image stabilization. HD movies at 1280 x 720. Full manual controls. Fast operation. Compact & light. TIPA Digital Compact Camera of the Year 2008.
Against: Noise at higher ISOs.
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.
Nikon-D300
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