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Canon IXUS 960 IS

Best Price: $317.00

from Mickie from Elizabethtown, PA, www.circuitcity.com
this camera takes great portrait and still pictures.
from GG from Worcester, MA, www.circuitcity.com
but sometime, the camera get red eye on person and blur when you take picture on metal things but it is great when you take picture on person using portrait function.
from www.amazon.com
i have done sports, landscaped, and portraite photography whith this camera and it excells in every area.
from www.amazon.com
it's a great camera for taking indoor portraits with flash, as well as outdoor photos.
from www.amazon.com
a) it is expensive; all new camera models are high for several months when they come out.

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

2 RECOMMENDED by 63 people for PORTRAITS

Canon EOS 30D Body Only

Best Price: $600.00

from "Jess", www1.wolfcamera.com
i have greatly enjoyed the camera and have used it to photograph portraits and weddings and some events.
from shopping.yahoo.com
i found eos 30d the best choice although it not the recent model camera from the 3
from www.adorama.com
i started grabbing the 30d for quick studio shots and after a while i have become dependant on it.
from lt.dell.com
if you are considering shooting portraits or bugs, buy it.
from shopping.yahoo.com
i use it outdoors for sports work & indoors for studio work.

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 91 people for PORTRAITS

Nikon D40

Best Price: $559.00

from www.bestbuy.com
i highly recommend the 50mm, it doesn't autofocus, but it's a great portrait lens.so overall, great camera, and i know you'll love it too!
from www.megapixel.net
"this sharply-priced camera offers a 6.1 megapixel resolution, a 2.5-inch monitor, but to keep it at this price point, some of the functions offered on other models are absent."
from Mike from Logansport IN, www.circuitcity.com
it is also great for portrait shots.
from www.bestbuy.com
it tells the novice photographer what all the little letters on the selection wheel mean, and gives many predetermined shot selections (landscape, portrait, sport...).
from www.bestbuy.com
i wanted to expand my photography knowledge & upgrade to a camera that could capture detailed portraits, fast action and nature.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 31 people for PORTRAITS

Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera

Best Price: $2,444.00

from "Guillermo", www1.wolfcamera.com
great camera for sports, portraits and landscapes.
from www.amazon.com
live view is easier to use than the manual makes it out to be, and a nice addition for tripod/studio work (no kneeling or step stool to run the camera when its mounted.) my menu personalization is
from www.amazon.com
nikon can still make improvements on an already excellent d200...this camera is very very nice....in short, it makes beautiful captures easier than the previous nikon models....it's just exemplary!
from www.amazon.com
while this may not replace my studio strobes, it enables me to use complex lighting out of my controlled studio setup with a minimum of fuss.
from www.amazon.com
you will not have a mode dial, like in d80, just a button and only 4 modes that will be displayed in the viewfinder; this is a pro camera, the amateur-like modes (portrait, night etc) are gone.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Great Autofocus, Resolution: 13.1 Megapixel

5 RECOMMENDED by 31 people for PORTRAITS

Nikon D300

Best Price: $1,582.00

from "photopro7", www.adorama.com
i have used it to shoot senior portraits & weddings with great success.
from "Bob", www.adorama.com
i use the camera for portraits and travel photography.
from www.amazon.com
live view is easier to use than the manual makes it out to be, and a nice addition for tripod/studio work (no kneeling or step stool to run the camera when its mounted.) my menu personalization is
from www.amazon.com
nikon can still make improvements on an already excellent d200...this camera is very very nice....in short, it makes beautiful captures easier than the previous nikon models....it's just exemplary!
from www.amazon.com
finally, we have a camera that reliably an repeatedly reproduces the subject we are photographing brides, grooms or the gymnast portraits we shoot!

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Great Autofocus, Resolution: 13.1 Megapixel

Nikon D60

Best Price: $530.00

from www.bestbuy.com
entry level slr for someone who is just switching over and is looking for more versatility than is offered through the point and shoot models.camera set up is very easy with the quick start guide.
from www.bestbuy.com
photograph is unbelievable.i can now take superb small product photographs for my small business, as well as eye-catching portraits of my boys in action, capturing every speck of dirt on their faces.
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
from www.bestbuy.com
but, if you're like me who is looking to takign more advanced pictures say like portraits, landscapes and using a digitial workflow where you may be printing the photos out and framing them and such,
from www.bestbuy.com
i have to say i won't be taking anymore family portraits because that is how great this camera is.

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

Nikon D200

Best Price: $1,229.00

from www.buydig.com
c5050 and my wait for boot up time, image writing time is finally over, no more lag).i love the feels and handling, it doesn't feel like a cheaper plastic model lower end canon/nikon dslr cameras.
from JohnM from Raleigh, NC, www.circuitcity.com
many pros are now buying this camera instead of the pro models because it does 95% of what that pro camera does for less than 1/2 the price.
from www.buydig.com
plus it has the added bonus of providing a convenient separate shutter button for those who prefer to shoot in portrait position.
from DigitalCameraMagazine.com
"this is the ideal camera for wedding and portrait photographers or an advanced enthusiast."
from Gordon Laing, cameralabs.com
"it'll appeal equally to those wanting a step-up from a budget model as it will to pros wanting a backup body.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Good Durability, Resolution: 10.2 Megapixel,10.92 Megapixel

Pentax K10D

Best Price: $624.00

from www.bhphotovideo.com
light on a wildflower along the side of the road, to record a once in a lifetime event at our church, and to make portraits in front of a decorated tree the night of the christmas dance.
from www.datavis.com
for most everyday shots (landscape, portrait, product photography, etc.) the current system is fine.
from "Ducky", www.bhphotovideo.com
the optional battery grip doubles your battery life as well as making life easier when taking portraits when holding the camera verticaly.
from www.adorama.com
and my old m 50mm f/1.4 is still plugging away, it's now my main portrait lens.
from www.datavis.com
since i had some film slr experience and a lot of manual digital compact, i looked for mid-range models.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Nice Durability, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Best Price: $800.00

from A Customer from Portland, OR, clickfrom.buy.com
this camera is of fairly high quality, but only for the fraction of the price of "professional models." it is easy to use and not as big as the advertisements lead one to believe.
from www.adorama.com
i have used this camera for studio portraits, night time scenes, general candid snapping and have been very happy with the results.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
it is simple to use, zooms and focuses very fast and that critical shutter lag though not like an slr is more than adequate for everything i have shot so far including studio shots of children!
from "Sheelagh the Artist", www.bhphotovideo.com
our daughter did some great self-portraits by turning it so she could see what she was taking.
from A Customer from San Francisco, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
these two improvements make the camera into a video camera and a portable audio recording studio.

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

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Best Price: $393.00

from "N Miller Design", www1.wolfcamera.com
i am a portrait photographer who needed a high quality low cost camera.
from www.amazon.com
after visiting the forums and reading reviews of the panasonic and also of the new nikon, canon and fuji ultrazoom models, i concluded that not only was it a valid buy (and gave the fz18 to my mom,
from www.amazon.com
purchased this camera after doing research on super zooms, viewing several models and reading reviews of the panasonic fz18 which it replaced.
from www.amazon.com
of the total cost i bought the option of returning the camera within 12 months (provided in perfect working condition) and having it replaced with a latest model (from the same merchant of course).
from www.amazon.com
the clarity of my pics coming right out of the camera with very little editing in the photofun studio program has me excited to learn more about the camera and photography.

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

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera

Best Price: $552.00

from www.amazon.com
i highly recommend the nikon 50mm f/1.8d af nikkor lens for nikon digital slr cameras, it doesn't autofocus, but it's a great portrait lens.
from www.amazon.com
my only complaint is the weight and size of the camera body-- it is certainly smaller than some of the higher end 'professional models,' but i was led to believe by the photos and other reviews that
from www.amazon.com
it's also a nice portrait lens, although the 55-200 is better (75mm is a little short).
from www.amazon.com
i generally don't use the camera out of the p (programmed auto) or m (manual) modes, but others may find the presets for action, portrait, and others to be more useful.
from www.amazon.com
in addition to the 6.1 megapixel resolution, the camera sports two zoom lenses (18-55mm and 55-200mm) which allow extreme wide-angle, standard wide-angle, snap, portrait and mid-telephoto applications

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

Pentax K20D

Best Price: $895.00

from "photodave", www.adorama.com
i use my camera for everything from top fuel drag cars that run 300 mph to soft studio portraits and it continues to amaze me every time i load the pics onto my computer.
from "The Camera man", www.bhphotovideo.com
even though we are getting in to the digital age and the upgrading everything tech.i hope the next model that comes out won't be too pricy.but it still is a great camera to do what you want it to do.
from "Kerri", www.bhphotovideo.com
i use this camera for studio work and field work.
from www.amazon.com
i look forward to years of learning with this camera and recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade to a prosumer model.
from www.amazon.com
since i'm not a studio photographer, and the fieldwork i'm into these days is in some pretty rough places, i wanted a camera that was sturdy and compact and easy to carry.

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Positives: Compact, Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 15.07 Megapixel,15.1 Megapixel

Canon Ixus 75

Best Price: $388.00

from lt.dell.com
additional thoughtswe got this camera after our old one was acting up(sony cyber shot- older model though) we loved our old camera and thought it took great pictures.
from "Eber", www.bhphotovideo.com
compared to the 10 mega pixel model, it renders better pictures and is a great deal since it costs $100 less.
from Terry Relph-Knight, vnunet.com
stuffing a high performance digital camera into a small case is still no mean feat and the digital ixus 75 is another decent model from canon
from www.amazon.com
that way every time you start the camera it is ready to shoot either pictures, portraits or movie clips.
from www.amazon.com
my first digital camera had been a very old model of the canon powershot and i had always loved it so i decided to give this one a try.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 7.4 Megapixel

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Best Price: $347.00

from Mike from Cleveland, OH, www.circuitcity.com
i bought this camera because i owned and older model that died exactly four years to the day after i bought it.
from TomB from San Jose, CA, www.circuitcity.com
it's not that bad for landscapes and macro shots, but it ruins portraits - skin looks grainy and unnatural.
from Jenn from Upstate New York, www.circuitcity.com
from waterfalls to baseball games to family portraits it does it all with the 10x zoom and image stabilization it hasn't failed me yet.
from ocbrat from Ocean City, MD, www.circuitcity.com
it also has loads of settings which includes taking non-glare pictures through glass, recording and stamping birthdates for 2 'babies', and a great portrait feature.
from Princess from Yuma, AZ., www.circuitcity.com
friends have raved about olympus cameras (although not this particular model.) despite the newer sp-570 offering more mp, this camera still seems superior and couldn't justify the add'l price for

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Great Digital Zoom, Resolution: 15 Megapixel

Nikon D60

Best Price: $515.00

from "stormrider", www.ritzcamera.com
for close up, family and portraits the lens that comes with it is good.
from "ghostrider", www.bhphotovideo.com
it is easy to use, solidly constructed, and produces extraordinary photos whether for a portrait or that special action shot.
from www.amazon.com
this camera is perfect for portraits & weddings.i love it!!i tried four other cameras, (the canon, the rebel,) and this one is by far the best in picture quality.
from www.amazon.com
the nikon d60 has proven to me to be a fantastic beginner's dslr, while it can hardly be labeled a beginner's camera since it is more than capable of running with the higher models.
from www.amazon.com
it enables full manual control, aperture and shutter speed preferences plus a large and easily accessible menu of standardized photo setups for portraits, landscapes, close-ups, etc.

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

Pentax K200D

Best Price: $614.00

from www.amazon.com
it was made for the camera that is one step up from this model--but it's included with the k200d as well.
from www.amazon.com
and entertained for years, and feel very pleased and proud to have chosen it over other great entry-level dslrs like the olympus evolt series, the sony a series and the various nikon d models.
from www.amazon.com
although performance is lower in terms of af and continuous shooting compared to the market leading nikon and canon models, it is not detrimental to what i will use this camera for.
from www.amazon.com
after dabbling over tens of different camera models, ranging from nikon to canon and olympus, i settled for the pentax with much conviction.
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.

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Positives: Compact, Clear Picture Quality, Nice Durability, Resolution: 10.2 Megapixel

PENTAX K200D SLR

Best Price: $563.00

from www.amazon.com
and entertained for years, and feel very pleased and proud to have chosen it over other great entry-level dslrs like the olympus evolt series, the sony a series and the various nikon d models.
from www.amazon.com
it was made for the camera that is one step up from this model--but it's included with the k200d as well.
from www.amazon.com
although performance is lower in terms of af and continuous shooting compared to the market leading nikon and canon models, it is not detrimental to what i will use this camera for.
from www.amazon.com
a pentax 70mm prime gives you the 105mm field of view on k200d which is the preferred focal length for portraits and it costs only [...]$.
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.

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

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

Best Price: $599.00

from www.amazon.com
and entertained for years, and feel very pleased and proud to have chosen it over other great entry-level dslrs like the olympus evolt series, the sony a series and the various nikon d models.
from www.amazon.com
although performance is lower in terms of af and continuous shooting compared to the market leading nikon and canon models, it is not detrimental to what i will use this camera for.
from www.amazon.com
it was made for the camera that is one step up from this model--but it's included with the k200d as well.
from www.amazon.com
i am a dentist and i use this camera to take portrait and close-up photos almost every day.
from www.amazon.com
a pentax 70mm prime gives you the 105mm field of view on k200d which is the preferred focal length for portraits and it costs only [...]$.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Excellent Durability, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Nikon D80

Best Price: $1,190.00

from Wheeler from Orange, Texas, www.circuitcity.com
i could not ask for a more complete, high quality product...from low light pics, to high quality portraits, this camera is amazing...
from Foamstar from Hampton, NJ, www.circuitcity.com
this camera is the best in it's price range, and there is little benefit in more expensive models unless you are a pro or very (very) serious amature.
from Evrgreen from Columbus, OH, www.circuitcity.com
i have used this camera for over a year andcaptured great photos from action sports to portraits and landscapes.
from www1.wolfcamera.com
i'm a headshot photographer and i have used a canon film camera for years.
from "cortneym", www.bhphotovideo.com
i mainly use the camera for portraits.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Nice Durability, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot SD790

Best Price: $224.00

from TB from Tampa, FL, www.circuitcity.com
it also felt really dinky in my hand and the aluminum case can easily be dented as the circuit city rep tried to disprove to me on the floor model but she ended up denting it.i went back to panasonic
from db from Fredericksburg, VA, www.circuitcity.com
if you are familiar with the canon system, it is very easy to get figure outthe differences from older models and move quickly to using so many great features.
from Scott797 from Charlotte, NC, www.circuitcity.com
once i arriced at the store and saw how big the model was compared to my previous one, i cancelled the order and bought the casio exilim and am very happy with it.
from DC from Willist, www.circuitcity.com
i will say that using the 'portrait' mode did make a noticeable improvement in the photos ofpeople.
from JMateras from New York, www.circuitcity.com
i wish they had put the wide angle lense on this model 3.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Compact, Easy To Use, Resolution: 15 Megapixel,10.3 Megapixel

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