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Olympus E-3

Best Price: $1,949.00

from harold67, reviews.cnet.com
the dust system and weathersealing makes you confortable using this camera in lots of unfavorable outdoor situations
from "fullstrutt", www.bhphotovideo.com
unbeleivable...this camera is a nature photographer's dream.
from "dynamarcphoto[@]", www.adorama.com
the swivel out lcd is easily seen in daylight.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
i have had the e3 for two weeks and i take mostly outdoor and flower and nature photos.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
i test 1000 asa indorn tungsten light and outdoor fogy and raining weather.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Nice Autofocus, Great Durability, Resolution: 11.8 Megapixel

2 RECOMMENDED by 198 people for OUTDOOR USE

Nikon D40

Best Price: $588.00

from Britt from SC, www.circuitcity.com
i love my nikon d40 it's great, the only complaint i have and it may just be me is that sometimes if i'm in doors with the light on and there is also a lot of light coming in from outside, the camera
from GeneR from Erie, PA, www.circuitcity.com
i puchased this camera as a back up and to use when hiking since it is very compact - at least for a digital slr.
from "TB", www.adorama.com
i use it for family events, outdoor photo's and ice hockey games and i'm impressed with the wide range of locations the camera has worked.
from www.walmart.com
i can't wait for the sun to come out so i can really take it for a test drive.this camera makes me want to stay outside and take pictures all day long!!!
from www.crutchfield.com
i've had the camera for several weeks now and have taken about 1,000 pictures with it in all conditions, natural light and flash, indoors and outside.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Good Digital Zoom, Fast Shutter Speed, Resolution: 6.24 Megapixel

3 RECOMMENDED by 24 people for OUTDOOR USE

Pentax K200D Digital SLR Camera + SMC-DA 18-55mm

Best Price: $599.00

from www.amazon.com
the built in flash is good enough for short range stuff and i have taken some good flash fill daylight shots with it, but i will now be buying a pentax flash and i expect i will be happy with this
from www.amazon.com
paired with the pentax 18-250mm zoom lens it has been a joy to use.
from www.amazon.com
weather sealing and rugged construction make it great for hiking, backpacking and my kayaking trips.
from www.amazon.com
-lots of user settings, but auto settings work as good, it picks up the correct scene every time in auto mode.
from www.amazon.com
i used the camera on a recent trip to the smoky mountains and took many picts in automatic with the bracketing mode turned on.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Great Durability, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

4 RECOMMENDED by 61 people for OUTDOOR USE

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

Best Price: $361.00

from Sharpie from Thousand Oaks, CA, www.circuitcity.com
i bought this camera because i thought it would be perfect for trips and hiking.
from CandD from Warren, MI, www.circuitcity.com
we've used it innight shots for our outdoor christmas lights and they turned out wonderful.
from Teckpro from, www.circuitcity.com
it has alot of features where you can shoot at like the beach, fireworks, snow and about ten other things that you will reallu loke to use.
from Squash from Dutchess County, NY, www.circuitcity.com
excited to use the beach mode on vacation and hoping it snows at least once more this season to use the snow mode.
from DR. H from Asheboro, North Carolina, www.circuitcity.com
it does not look solid but it does stand well outdoors under dry conditions.

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Positives: Excellent Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Nice Image Stabilization, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

5 RECOMMENDED by 55 people for OUTDOOR USE

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera

Best Price: $552.00

from www.amazon.com
it is also about the pleasure of holding the camera, looking for the picture, and composing the scene (and shooting, of course).
from www.amazon.com
with the 200mm zoom lens it lets you get in close to the action and if thats not enough zoom for you you can do a zoom with the camera that lets you crop(trim) the picture on the camera setting.
from www.amazon.com
i look forward to getting outside when it dries up out there, but this camera has performed great.
from www.amazon.com
i can see that we will need to think about getting a zoom lens in the near future, but we are very pleased with this product!
from www.amazon.com
and i can't see the preview in the display, you must look at the scene through the camera as i did with the old ones.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Nice Digital Zoom, Resolution: 6.24 Megapixel

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $833.00

from www.bestbuy.com
the is kit lense not only helps with the camera shake, it's great in low lighting situations as well (indoors only, i haven't tried outdoors yet).
from www.bestbuy.com
it has provided great pic's of the kids on various rides on a recent vacation to disney.definitely get a zoom lens since the 28-55 lens included will not provide the usability at distances...great
from www.bestbuy.com
what's not so great:?doesn't come with the high zoom lens "i bought this camera right after it came out and i have to say that it is an amazing camera.so far this is the best i have owned.
from www.bestbuy.com
reviewer images (click to see full-size image) (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) zoom lens from 50 yards (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) macro setting
from www.amazon.com
but i will say that, after i accidentally left the camera outside during a rainstorm for several hours, it worked fine the next day.

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Positives: Excellent Durability, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

PENTAX K200D SLR

Best Price: $563.00

from www.amazon.com
the built in flash is good enough for short range stuff and i have taken some good flash fill daylight shots with it, but i will now be buying a pentax flash and i expect i will be happy with this
from www.amazon.com
however, for my portraits and landscapes the camera sets the pics up nicely, is able to view them well on its large lcd display, and is able to do minor edits before loading to my pc.
from www.amazon.com
-lots of user settings, but auto settings work as good, it picks up the correct scene every time in auto mode.
from www.amazon.com
weather sealing and rugged construction make it great for hiking, backpacking and my kayaking trips.
from www.amazon.com
the camera operates in any range from point-and-shoot auto everything (including flash) down to full manual, and incorporates many scene modes in addition to the program, shutter priority, aperture

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Best Price: $459.00

from www.amazon.com
although this camera has a great zoom lens for a non-dslr, i found that it had difficulty focusing on close objects with a high zoom.
from www.amazon.com
i took it to the beach last week and it was great to finally carry just 1 camera.
from www.amazon.com
i mostly use this camera for nature/scenery photography outdoors, and i have been very pleased with the image quality for both scenery/still objects as well as for birds and moving objects.
from www.amazon.com
i feel the hx1 is the perfect camera for those seeking great photos, sharp hd video, and a high zoom for a price more affordable than a full slr with hd video and high zoom lens.
from www.amazon.com
so for me, low light picture quality was not a major concern as i expected to use the camera mostly outdoors or in good lighting situations.

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Positives: Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Excellent Digital Zoom, Resolution: 9.1 Megapixel

Canon IXUS 80 IS

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from www.bestbuy.com
reviewer images (click to see full-size image) (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) at the farm outside (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) at the farm
from "Powerpirate", www.bhphotovideo.com
i wanted a camera with an optical viewfinder and this one has it for when it's too bright outside to see the lcd.
from "Peter", www.bhphotovideo.com
there is some ghosting while shooting video into bright light, but apart from that the camera works great.
from "Photolvr", www.bhphotovideo.com
it has a beautiful, high resolution lcd screen that allows you to see in bright light as well as in the dark.
from www.zappos.com
it comes with a 32mb card, but you could always upgrade to a 2 or 4gb sandisk sd/sdhc card if you shoot a lot, or shoot video.

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Positives: Compact, Good Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $612.00

from www.amazon.com
i received this camera about two weeks ago and tested it outside, taking amazing shots of birds in flight,also architecture and inside for studio portraits and a concert in very low light.it didn't
from www.amazon.com
note: please get a nice memory card i recommend the 4 or 8gb sandisk extreme iii (it's worth the extra $5-10) or any sdhc that is class 6, save a little change for some other lenses as you will fall
from www.amazon.com
but i will say that, after i accidentally left the camera outside during a rainstorm for several hours, it worked fine the next day.
from www.amazon.com
since i plan to use it mostly for outdoor photography my actual use of the camera has been limited due to the poor weather in the north east this winter.
from www.amazon.com
i knew before purchasing that the zoom on the kit lens wouldn't be enough for me, so i had the sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 dc af os (optical stabilizer) zoom lens for canon digital slr cameras on it's

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

Nikon D90

Best Price: $1,187.00

from "BarkleyBeast", www1.photoalley.com
it is easier to make on-the-fly changes to shooting parameters, and i really like the automatic-but-no-flash setting.
from www.amazon.com
i stepped up to the d90 from the d40x, i simply love this camera, low light bright light it performs up to task.
from www.amazon.com
not intended for any serious film-making (exposure seems to be automatically controlled and there's no mic input), but it's fun if you happen to see a nice scene to film.
from www.amazon.com
it has 'wheels' or dials that you rotate to activate certain functions along with a big 3.5 inch screen, a dust reduction system and anti shake feature, several scene modes and a relatively easy menu
from www.amazon.com
enough said.nikon d90 dx 12.3mp digital slr camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6g ed af-s vr dx nikkor zoom lens

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Great Autofocus, Resolution: 12.9 Megapixel

Canon IXUS 960 IS

Best Price: $317.00

from Caroline from Fort Lauderdale, FL, www.circuitcity.com
so many digital cameras now don't have them, but if you are taking photos outdoors in bright sunlight it is often very difficult to see what you're taking the picture of on the screen, so the view
from B from MI, www.circuitcity.com
camera takes great pictures and video.it is very easy to take good pictures in any lighting.lcd screen is difficult to see in bright light.camera does not include a neck strap and the wrist strap is
from TulsaDan from Tulsa, OK, www.circuitcity.com
you can get away with the auto settings outside, but forget about it inside (unless you have a powerfull flash or a lot of light and have the camera set to tungsten, flourescent, etc.
from customer from Merritt Island, FL, www.circuitcity.com
and it's also nice to have the viewfinder, in case you are outside in bright light which makes it difficult to see the digital display.
from RM from Chicago, www.circuitcity.com
the camera takes pictures quickly and adjusts for flash/no-flash very well without getting blurry pictures.also seems fairly durable as ive dropped it once on concrete with only minor damage :/ im

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Image Stabilization, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.1 Megapixel

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Best Price: $622.00

from www.amazon.com
note: please get a nice memory card i recommend the 4 or 8gb sandisk extreme iii (it's worth the extra $5-10) or any sdhc that is class 6, save a little change for some other lenses as you will fall
from www.amazon.com
but i will say that, after i accidentally left the camera outside during a rainstorm for several hours, it worked fine the next day.
from www.amazon.com
since i plan to use it mostly for outdoor photography my actual use of the camera has been limited due to the poor weather in the north east this winter.
from www.amazon.com
i knew before purchasing that the zoom on the kit lens wouldn't be enough for me, so i had the sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 dc af os (optical stabilizer) zoom lens for canon digital slr cameras on it's
from www.amazon.com
i have used it on nature hikes, close-up photographs, and a wedding and the results have been great!canon digital rebel xsi 12.2 mp digital slr camera with ef-s 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is lens (black)

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Best Price: $649.00

from Amy from Wausau, WI, clickfrom.buy.com
otherwise the camera does what i need it to do outside.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
this camera is very versatile and the zoom lens on it is great.
from shopping.yahoo.com
it takes great outdoor pictures and good indoor pictures.
from D.gem from Enfield , Ct, www.circuitcity.com
it takes good pictures which at full wide angle, for me anyway, tend to show a little bluring on the outside which isn't that noticible in every shot.
from TK from Elyria, OH, www.circuitcity.com
we're amazed by our own outdoor photographs with it...

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Image Stabilization, Great Digital Zoom, Resolution: 6.2 Megapixel

Nikon D60

Best Price: $515.00

from "Bongo", www.bhphotovideo.com
showed it to a couple of friends that are camera buffs and they were amazed at the quality of the d60 and the pictures i took of my new japanese garden.
from www.amazon.com
i left the kit lens in the box and purchased the nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6g af-s dx ed vr nikkor wide angle telephoto zoom lens for nikon dslr cameras, and it performs sooo nicely.
from www.amazon.com
auto no flash-works great, but mind the iso it picks.
from www.amazon.com
i had it once, in full daylight, choose 760 iso.
from www.amazon.com
the 18-55 zoom lens that came with it works well but if you are looking for a little more, you can pick up the 55-200 lens package for under $200.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon EOS 30D

Best Price: $1,500.00

from www.adorama.com
great wroking camera inside and outside.
from George from Midland, MI, www.circuitcity.com
purchased this camera with shooting mainly indoor and outdoor cheerleading action photos.
from www.adorama.com
this camera has given me the confidence to start a landscape photography business.
from www.amazon.com
i have used this camera for indoor, outdoor activities and it has never disappointed me.
from www.amazon.com
there is one issue i don't care for with it - the zoom lens extends on its own (sort of slides out) when you are wearing the camera around your neck.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Excellent Durability, Resolution: 8.5 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Best Price: $550.00

from StarrGRT from Peachtree City,Ga, www.circuitcity.com
case' like the nikon dslr & the 35 mm cameras have -- also a backpack is a plus to have when on a trip,hiking,etc.my advice ~~ buy it & enjoy!this is by far the best camera to get at this time!
from www.bestbuy.com
i like picking a color (like flowers) and having everything else black and white.the posibilities are endless.i have already recommended this camera to a friend and will continue to recommend it to
from D.S. from Hays, KS, clickfrom.buy.com
the image stabilization makes a huge difference especially when shooting with the zoom lens, a very nice feature and i can't imagine buying a camera without it.
from www.bestbuy.com
reviewer images (click to see full-size image) (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) flower using super macro on program setting (click anywhere inside this popup to close
from www.bestbuy.com
reviewer images (click to see full-size image) (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) close up od dew on flower pros: lots of features for the $$$$ cons: none "best camera

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS

Best Price: $215.00

from www.bestbuy.com
i also love the macro mode, because it takes fantastic pictures of objects (flowers, etc.) up close.the only negative things about this camera that i have found are the obvious: only a 3x optical
from www.bestbuy.com
popup to close it) what's great about it:?quick startup, image stabilizer, build quality what's not so great:?so far, so good "we bought this camera the day before we left for the beach.
from Robbie from Merritt Island, Fl, www.circuitcity.com
the picture quality is so clear even in the 12x mode whether at night, at the beach, indoors it adjust to the lighting so great.
from kellymac from FL, www.circuitcity.com
when i get a blurry shot i go to a mode or another scene mode to get it right.
from www.zappos.com
it comes with a 32mb card, but you could always upgrade to a 2 or 4gb sandisk sd/sdhc card if you shoot a lot, or shoot video.

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Positives: Nice Image Stabilization, Long Battery Life, Easy To Use, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Best Price: $615.00

from Rick from Tampa, www.circuitcity.com
another cool thing that i like about this camera is the ia mode which means any picture that you take is automatically set to its scene mode without messing with anything!
from www.amazon.com
if you want to use scenes or manual settings you may then learn to do so at your own pace but it's certainly not a necessary step with this camera.
from www.amazon.com
-the lcd is something i consider to be ancillary and wasn't a factor in choosing this camera, but, for those who are interested, it is big, bright and seems to perform well outdoors.
from www.amazon.com
when you have this camera in ia (intelligent auto) mode it picks the best scene and flash option for you.
from www.amazon.com
i used it different times of the day indoors and outdoors and i am very satisfied.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.7 Megapixel

Pentax K200D

Best Price: $614.00

from www.amazon.com
the built in flash is good enough for short range stuff and i have taken some good flash fill daylight shots with it, but i will now be buying a pentax flash and i expect i will be happy with this
from www.amazon.com
the weather and dust seals also sold me on the k200d as i plan to use it on outdoor weekends in colorado and the grand canyon this summer.
from www.amazon.com
while it helps for indoor, no-flash photos, it still doesn't compensate for much of the blur and motion.
from www.amazon.com
-lots of user settings, but auto settings work as good, it picks up the correct scene every time in auto mode.
from www.amazon.com
i used the camera on a recent trip to the smoky mountains and took many picts in automatic with the bracketing mode turned on.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Excellent Durability, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 10.2 Megapixel

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