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Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $808.00

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy to handle for beginner what's not so great:?a lot of practices "once you go digital slr canon camera, you will create priceless pictures that once professional can only
from www.bestbuy.com
he said, "so this is more of a professional camera, huh?" i told him, "no--this is canon's amateur line." and it is.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?very easy to use, takes great professional pictures what's not so great:?it's all good "we took this camera to the grand canyon and other places in arizona.
from www.bestbuy.com
i am pretty new at photography so i have a lot to learn about this camera but in the auto setting it still takes professional looking pictures.
from www.amazon.com
the 12 megapixel camera goes great with the (decent) starter lens, and it seems to have just about the right amount of features to create those professionally looking pictures.

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

2 RECOMMENDED by 69 people for SERIOUS

Canon EOS-5D

Best Price: $3,458.00

from www.adorama.com
[please keep in mind that my comments are relative to top of the line canon and nion camera bodies.]the 5d lives up to it's name as a great value as a possiable professional's backup camera.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
really though, a fabulous camera, i recommend it to students who are looking to transition into their professional photo career as well as for established professionals looking for an upgrade or
from www.adorama.com
[please keep in mind that my comments are relative to top of the line canon and nion camera bodies.] the 5d lives up to it's name as a great value as a possiable professional's backup camera.
from www.adorama.com
i bought this camera for my wife who uses it professionally.
from danjmccoy, reviews.cnet.com
as a professional of 58 years..this is one hell of a great camera.

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Positives: Resolution: 13.3 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 13.3 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 4368 x 2912,3168 x 2112,2496 x 1664, Interchangeable Lenses

3 RECOMMENDED by 63 people for SERIOUS

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $758.00

from www.amazon.com
he said, "so this is more of a professional camera, huh?" i told him, "no--this is canon's amateur line." and it is.
from www.amazon.com
of course, it isn't as "easy" as a point and shoot camera so be sure to at least read a few professional photographers tips and whatnot online before considering a dslr.
from www.amazon.com
i have had professionals tell what a great camera it is and how they want to get one.
from www.amazon.com
the 12 megapixel camera goes great with the (decent) starter lens, and it seems to have just about the right amount of features to create those professionally looking pictures.
from www.amazon.com
i wouldn't say it's professional, but it's a very good camera to start out with.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 36 people for SERIOUS

Canon EOS 30D

Best Price: $1,500.00

from www.buydig.com
it has less megapixels than rebel xti and lacks the auto dust cleaning but still a much more professional camera compared to xti.
from www.buydig.com
summary: i'm a starter with slr technology and the whole professional and semi-professional photography world, so i expect the best from this camera.
from www.adorama.com
[...]the rebel xt was all and more then i thought it would be, the black body has that professional look.
from www.adorama.com
my daughter-in-law said it was professional quality--sharp details, saw the tiny hairs on his face, and veins on his forehead!
from www.amazon.com
learn from professional photographers what they need in a camera, and then make it better than that.

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

5 RECOMMENDED by 46 people for SERIOUS

Canon EOS 30D Body Only

Best Price: $600.00

from www.adorama.com
oficially is a semi-pro camera, but a lot of professional use it everyday because of the great results that it can produce.
from "Yan", www.bhphotovideo.com
obviously if you're a professional you want something a little more top of the line at this point, but it's a really good way to get yourself acquainted with digital photography in a fun and easy
from reviews.sears.com
to learn and exciting to use.this camera is a dream come true for my semi-professional needs.i highly recommend it for anyone who loves photography and desires greater flexibility and options.a+++++!
from shopping.yahoo.com
the camera look professional with no other colors on it beside black.
from www.adorama.com
it is a camera that a beginner can hone to a professional instrument.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Nice Durability, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 8.5 Megapixel

Nikon D90

Best Price: $1,070.00

from www.amazon.com
obviously the 300 is a slightly more professional camera with a better frame, faster shutter, better autofocus, etc., but the d90 is so close to it and comes with a slightly better sensor and is $500
from www.amazon.com
whenever i pick up my camera there is the knowledge that i can take a photo and expand it to the size of a poster and it will still look professional.
from www.amazon.com
but in this case, many professionals told me that the upgrade to the cmos sensor alone was worth it to upgrade the camera.
from www.amazon.com
it sounds more professional; more like a fast "whoosh" than a "click-click".
from www.amazon.com
easily, the camera which bridges the consumer and professional photographers...

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

Nikon D40

Best Price: $1,000.00

from Tricia from, www.circuitcity.com
it's enough camera for the professional, yet they know a lot of amateur are using it as well, and therefore they made a really user-friendly menu system (unlike the d50).2.
from Jessica from Klamath Falls, Oregon, www.circuitcity.com
=) it is my first some-what professional camera and it is just awesome!!
from www.bestbuy.com
will take any type of lens as long as it's compatible with the nikon f mount system.all in all, its a great beginner camera, and with the proper add ons, can easily become a professional camera.
from "audritabonbon", www.bhphotovideo.com
i love the fact that it is simple to use, yet it is very much a professional camera.
from www.bestbuy.com
it is the perfect slr camera for family events and photos.i am a semi-professional photographer and i love my d40.

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

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Best Price: $763.00

from www.amazon.com
the 12 megapixel camera goes great with the (decent) starter lens, and it seems to have just about the right amount of features to create those professionally looking pictures.
from www.amazon.com
i have had professionals tell what a great camera it is and how they want to get one.
from www.amazon.com
i wouldn't say it's professional, but it's a very good camera to start out with.
from www.amazon.com
he said, "so this is more of a professional camera, huh?" i told him, "no--this is canon's amateur line." and it is.
from www.amazon.com
of course, it isn't as "easy" as a point and shoot camera so be sure to at least read a few professional photographers tips and whatnot online before considering a dslr.

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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: $615.00

from whiskeyjack from Frostbite Falls, clickfrom.buy.com
and it can indeed be considered a "professional" camera.
from shopping.yahoo.com
it has the convenience of an instant camera with the results of a professional.
from Amy from Wausau, WI, clickfrom.buy.com
but, it's a more professional camera, i should expect that things are a little more complicated!
from www.walmart.com
this is the best camera for your money if you like easy pictures that look like professional photos.
from www.amazon.com
image stabilization makes it seem like your handheld home movies are taken from a professional camera dolly.

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

Canon Digital Rebel XSi

Best Price: $812.00

from BW from Atlanta, GA, www.circuitcity.com
admittedly with plastic mounts on the ef-s lenses it isn't as sturdyas some, but then it's a fun/hobby camera and will never see professional-degree use.with all its features, this camera has a
from "Vernon Stager", www1.cameraworld.com
without being a photographer by trade, my pictures look professional and it shows my work well.
from www.amazon.com
he said, "so this is more of a professional camera, huh?" i told him, "no--this is canon's amateur line." and it is.
from www.amazon.com
of course, it isn't as "easy" as a point and shoot camera so be sure to at least read a few professional photographers tips and whatnot online before considering a dslr.
from www.amazon.com
the 12 megapixel camera goes great with the (decent) starter lens, and it seems to have just about the right amount of features to create those professionally looking pictures.

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

Canon PowerShot G9

Best Price: $1,390.00

from Jose101 from Austin, www.circuitcity.com
i widely recommend it due to its multiple functions, in summary is a professional digital camera.
from www.pcnation.com
it just feels like a professional camera.
from willie from mendocino, www.circuitcity.com
i am a professional photographer and i have to say this camera has the biggest bang for the buck $.
from mike from Westwood, NJ, www.circuitcity.com
if you have ever wanted an slr but hated how big and clunky they were then this is the camera for you.the features range from professional photography to the amateur.
from nomade from NJ, www.circuitcity.com
this is a wonderful camera and if you have a high end slr (which i do and this happened to be a canon), passion for photography (hobby or professional) and do not want to spend for a dslr, then you

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Positives: Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Compact, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Canon EOS 400D

Best Price: $758.00

from www.amazon.com
they say it's an amatuer camera, but we use it professionally for product shots...
from www.amazon.com
it has all the above qualities to suit my novice camera needs, offering a professional image, except i will purchase the new sigma 28mm-200mm lens featuring the optical stabilizer becuase its an all
from www.amazon.com
it is nice that the black body matches my lenses better than the original did, and the camera just looks and feels more professional, which is good.
from www.amazon.com
secondly, the digital photo professional application would not operate correctly when run in a normal user account unless it was run once in an admin account.
from www.amazon.com
it may be at the lower end of canon's digital slr series but it is a great camera in itself which i believe even some professionals use.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Far Zoom Range, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

Nikon D90 DX

Best Price: $1,128.00

from "AH", www1.photoalley.com
if you're ready to step up from an entry level dslr the nikon d90 offers all of the features you need for a professional-like camera without the big price tag of a top of the line pro camera.
from www.amazon.com
whenever i pick up my camera there is the knowledge that i can take a photo and expand it to the size of a poster and it will still look professional.
from www.amazon.com
obviously the 300 is a slightly more professional camera with a better frame, faster shutter, better autofocus, etc., but the d90 is so close to it and comes with a slightly better sensor and is $500
from www.amazon.com
but in this case, many professionals told me that the upgrade to the cmos sensor alone was worth it to upgrade the camera.
from www.amazon.com
i have owned professional 35 mm film cameras in the past (nikon) and several digital cameras recently (sony and canon)but this camera just blows them away.

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

Nikon D60

Best Price: $515.00

from lt.dell.com
additional thoughtsif you are thinking about getting into photography or looking for a camera that is able to take professional looking pictures without the heavy price, i high recommend the nikon d60
from ats3322, www.shopping.com
for those who want more professional results, it may seem a little lacking.
from www.amazon.com
great product for any new photographer, not great for a professional, but i have no regrets about it.
from www.amazon.com
i won't go into what makes this camera a good buy as every other reviewer has said it all, i will just say i highly recommend this camera, especially for beginners who want professional looking photos
from www.amazon.com
of the camera under poor light conditions (i had a coolpix 5700 before), user friendly menus to make adjustments and the auto mode lets "anybody" to use the camera although it is a professional one.

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

Fuji FinePix S9000 Zoom

Best Price: $429.00

from www.buydig.com
summary: i am a certified professional photographer, and normally photograph beach portraits with a finepix s2, and i have purchased the s9000 for a back-up--i had an s7000 and just loved it!
from www.pricegrabber.com
i am a certified professional photographer, and normally photograph beach portraits with a finepix s2, and i have purchased the s9000 for a back-up--i had an s7000 and just loved it!
from www.pricegrabber.com
summary: i am a certified professional photographer, and normally photograph beach portraits with a finepix s2, and i have purchased the s9000 for a back-up--i had an s7000 and just loved it!
from www.mwave.com
summary:i am a certified professional photographer, and normally photograph beach portraits with a finepix s2, and i have purchased the s9000 for a back-up--i had an s7000 and just loved it!
from www.hsn.com
but my photos look like they were taken by a professional and that's what sets this camera far above the rest for me.

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Positives: Resolution: 9.24 Megapixel, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Aperture Range: f2.8/f11 (w/t), Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec

Nikon D60

Best Price: $530.00

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?very clear images, great zoom what's not so great:?i cant think of any "this camera is great for anyone from just taking pictures in their backyard to professional
from www.bestbuy.com
and now i can't go anywhere without it.this is a great camera for someone who is starting out in photography or an amateur who wants to take pictures but can't afford the professional cameras.
from www.bestbuy.com
this camera was recommended to me by a friend that is a professional photographer for its ease of use and expanded functionality, little of which i have used.
from www.bestbuy.com
than that, i would highly recommend this camera for everyone from the most basic beginner in photography to the travelling professional who's looking for a good stury camera to take on the go!
from www.bestbuy.com
i'm only an amatuer photographer but the photos i take with the d60 make the photos look very professional.whether you are taking portrait photos, beautiful scenery, or your family on vacation, this

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Picture Quality, Good Autofocus, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon IXUS 80 IS

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from A Customer from Chico,California, clickfrom.buy.com
detection up to 9 different faces..other camera which have face detection can take only 3 faces at a time..( they dont disclose it ) cons:1)no full manual controls for professional photographers.
from "Photolvr", www.bhphotovideo.com
i have an slr for professional shooting, but this little camera goes everywhere with me and its image quality and other camera features allow me to shoot beautiful, high resolution shots at all times!
from Sandy from Lake Stevens, WA, www.circuitcity.com
it took awesome pictures and made corrections to make me look like a professional.
from www.bestbuy.com
if you are interested in serious photography, then go with a digital slr, but if you want something that fits in your pocket and is good for snapshots of your friends and your trips, this is a good
from www.amazon.com
the reviews speak for them selfs and unless your a professional and know exactly what your looking for this camera will do everything and more that u need it to.

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Positives: Good Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot A630

Best Price: $349.00

from lt.dell.com
though it packs everything a professional photographer could ask of a much more expensive product, the a630 is really very simple to use, even for someone who has never owned a digital camera.
from cp from utah, www.circuitcity.com
this camera has many professional features that i'm yet to explore but look forward too.
from www.amazon.com
previously i had a sophisticated "professional" olympus digital with too many options for me, so i gave it to our son, who has more patience and understanding.
from www.amazon.com
we have a cannon professional series digital camera, but the lens and camera were big and bulky, and i did not take it with me to soccer and other events our son participates.
from www.amazon.com
it even suits the professional because you can buy and add other lenses for the camera to make the pictures you take more beautiful.

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Positives: Compact, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 2048 x 1536,1600 x 1200,640 x 480,3264 x 2448,2592 x 1944, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Nikon SLR D80 Digital Camera

Nikon SLR D80 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Digital Camera

Best Price: $1,005.00

from "Dan", www1.photoalley.com
whether you are a casual photographer or a professional, this camera is for you.
from "bruno_amancio", www.adorama.com
the auto functions are very easy to use for the beginners and the extra functions are just what the professionals needed.buy it with sb-600 speedlite or go with the sb-800 model if you got some extra
from www.amazon.com
i am totally impressed with this camera, it is a professional model and i use it for wildlife pictures.
from www.amazon.com
awesome quality, excelent camera, and major stuff to learn about it, if you want a professional picture this is it !, although it is kinda overwhelming to learn(atleast in a hurry).
from www.amazon.com
i am quite happy with this camera, but if you are looking to get your first professional camera go a step higher to the d200 at least.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Good Durability, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot SD40

Best Price: $375.00

from www1.wolfcamera.com
so here i am 1 month into using this camera, i still have yet to appropriately use out all the functions but it has been so wonderful for my professional photo shoots with kids, and everyday hobby use
from www.adorama.com
basically it's great for fun, but not for obtaining professional quality photos.
from www.adorama.com
i usually shoot as a part-time professional with nikon d70/d200 with several lenses, so i am very picky and i had serious doubts that a little point-and-shoot could produce images of a high enough
from www1.wolfcamera.com
pros: easy to use, fast shutter speed, good sized screen, nice features and settings best uses: outdoors, portraits, sports/action, travel, weddings/events describe yourself: semi-professional
from www1.wolfcamera.com
pros: easy to use, fast shutter speed, good battery life, good sized screen, nice features and settings, rugged best uses: home, office, outdoors, sports/action, travel, weddings/events describe

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Positives: Resolution: 7.4 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480,2592 x 1944,2048 x 1536,1600 x 1200,3072 x 2304,3072 x 1728, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Aperture Range: f3.2/f5.4 (w/t)

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