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Olympus Stylus 850SW 8MP

Best Price: $280.00

from www.amazon.com
along with the camera i have purchased two extra batteries (you will need them) and 2gb xd card and a 4gb micro sd card.
from www.amazon.com
the camera comes with a microsd adapter but they limit video on sd to 10 seconds.
from www.amazon.com
outdoor shots are fantastic, i take video alot and it is ok, but the sound is really quiet (probably because they had to waterproof the microphone).
from www.amazon.com
fortunately, this camera also uses microsd cards.
from www.amazon.com
microphone is not great even out of water, but i think that's a consequence of the waterproofing.

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Positives: Resolution: 8 Megapixel,8.5 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 8.5 Megapixel,8 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 2304 x 1728,640 x 480,3264 x 2448,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536,1600 x 1200,1280 x 960,1920 x 1080, Not Interchangeable Lenses

2 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for MICRO

Canon EOS 500D

Best Price: $962.00

from www.amazon.com
my biggest complaint would be the microphone, which is mono, and the lack of a mic jack, which is suckable.
from www.amazon.com
there have been some complaints about the microphone placement and overall ambient noise being caught in the video recording capabilities, but i've had the same problem making movies with my movie
from www.amazon.com
this then makes the lens motor activate, and become a noise on the video because the microphone is placed near the lens.
from www.amazon.com
be sure to take advantage of the ability to digitally zoom in and "micro-focus", especially on macros.
from www.amazon.com
wish the microphone was wind protected and directional.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 15.5 Megapixel

3 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for MICRO

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Best Price: $649.00

from Hawkeye from kalispell, MT, www.circuitcity.com
the picture quality is superb in both still & video modes, although the microphone pics up a lot of background noise, especially from behind the camera.
from www.popphoto.com
"not only can it shoot full-vga movies at 30fps but it also records in stereo sound using two tiny microphones above the lens."
from Onan from Paradise, MD, www.circuitcity.com
i bought it primarily for use with a microscope at work.
from www.amazon.com
if you take the time to really learn the camera, you will control a device that covers the range from a microscope to a telescope.
from www.amazon.com
i thought i wanted a micro-sized camera and bought 2 different brands of compact cameras just to return them because of sub-par picture quality.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for MICRO

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Best Price: $615.00

from Rick from Tampa, www.circuitcity.com
which these lens are used in surgical centers and are also used in some microscope models.
from www.amazon.com
this thing focuses so close it is like having a 10mp microscope!
from www.amazon.com
all in all this camera is a great example of fulfillment of the promise of micro-processors.
from www.amazon.com
it uses the micro-usb cable.
from www.amazon.com
mono sound ( but i heard it can be improved using software or addon microphone)

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

5 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for MICRO

Nikon D80

Best Price: $1,250.00

from www.adorama.com
i also like the ability to fine tune the white balance for certain situations (microscopy).
from walimbe2 from, www.circuitcity.com
being an electronics engineer i got an idea to rotate the lens(a microscopic rotation).
from www.amazon.com
it is extremely sharp even down to f2.8 but what amazes me it is its ability to deliver microcontrast which give images a very natural look.
from www.amazon.com
nikkor af 50mm, micro 105 mm) to go with the d80 body with perfect auto focusing available.
from www.amazon.com
i shoot western colorado landscapes for microstock sites.

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

Nikon D80

Best Price: $1,900.00

from www.amazon.com
it is extremely sharp even down to f2.8 but what amazes me it is its ability to deliver microcontrast which give images a very natural look.
from www.amazon.com
nikkor af 50mm, micro 105 mm) to go with the d80 body with perfect auto focusing available.
from www.amazon.com
bill gates doesn't even get this great tech support when he calls microsoft himself and gives them his name.
from www.amazon.com
my first attempt at this cause me to get some small micro shavings on the sensor that could not be blown off.
from www.amazon.com
i suplemented my purchase with the 135mm micro nicor lens.

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

Canon IXUS 960 IS

Best Price: $317.00

from rksports from Smyrna, TN, www.circuitcity.com
also has stereo microphones for much better sound.
from Bird from Manhattan NY, www.circuitcity.com
good movie mode and good micro picture.
from www.amazon.com
specifically, my wife and i really like the microphone and speaker that are built into the camera - picks up sound well for videos and also makes it very easy to review and hear videos on the camera.
from www.amazon.com
(2) more serious is that the canon camera memory card download interface appears to be incompatible with the microsoft vista windows image acquisition software.
from www.amazon.com
it's easy to use, very good and sharp images for landscape, portraits or micro.

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

Nikon SLR D80 Digital Camera

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

Best Price: $1,000.00

from www.amazon.com
it is extremely sharp even down to f2.8 but what amazes me it is its ability to deliver microcontrast which give images a very natural look.
from www.amazon.com
the lense in this kit is ok, and i plan to buy more lenses like 50/1.4 and micro 105 vr.
from www.amazon.com
my first attempt at this cause me to get some small micro shavings on the sensor that could not be blown off.
from www.amazon.com
i suplemented my purchase with the 135mm micro nicor lens.
from www.amazon.com
bill gates doesn't even get this great tech support when he calls microsoft himself and gives them his name.

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

Nikon D90

Best Price: $1,187.00

from www.amazon.com
it has a small microphone and speaker, so you can actually hear the video your reviewing.
from www.amazon.com
this only happens on video; thats kind of disappointing while the other thing, a minor glitch, is that the camera does not allow you to have an external microphone for video.
from www.amazon.com
since you have a microphone for the video, this feature allows you to attach voice memos of about 20 seconds to a photograph.
from www.amazon.com
my next purchase will probably be a 50mm f/1.4 prime lens for faster shots and more crisp portraits, then the 105mm micro-nikkor for macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
there's no settings to speak of, no external microphone pickup, and as many people have pointed out any motion causes the image to "wiggle" on the screen.

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

Canon EOS 500D

Best Price: $1,070.00

from www.amazon.com
there have been some complaints about the microphone placement and overall ambient noise being caught in the video recording capabilities, but i've had the same problem making movies with my movie
from www.amazon.com
wish the microphone was wind protected and directional.
from www.amazon.com
my biggest complaint would be the microphone, which is mono, and the lack of a mic jack, which is suckable.
from www.amazon.com
this then makes the lens motor activate, and become a noise on the video because the microphone is placed near the lens.
from www.amazon.com
both kingston class 6 (fastest class) had problems, tried a kingston micro class 4 (slower) 4 gig and it worked fine, tried 2 polaroid/pny 8 gig class 4's and they worked fine with only 1 buffer bar

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 15.5 Megapixel

Canon Digital Rebel XSi

Best Price: $812.00

from A Customer from Manhattan, KS, clickfrom.buy.com
after getting the computer software set up properly for live preview images this camera has taken excellent pictures through a microscope set-up.
from www.amazon.com
the kit lens that come with the camera does have the flexibility of zooming and image stabilization which would not be allowed with the new micro lens.
from www.amazon.com
also, it is only possible to record sound in mono and you cannot attach an external microphone.
from www.amazon.com
the microprocessor is super high speed too.
from www.amazon.com
the only downside is that there is no microphone to record audio with the video.

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

Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera

Best Price: $2,423.00

from "Dove", www.abt.com
grip...took the snap of a grape and after seeing the details captured by the camera in the snap, my friend suggested that i should use this as a microscope....so glad i decided to get this one ...
from www.amazon.com
the 16-85 has become my favorite "walk around" lens, supplemented by the magnificent 70-200 2.8, the 10.5 fisheye and the 60 micro.
from www.amazon.com
two years ago my wife and i gave chris a collegiant microscope.
from www.amazon.com
i've been a reviewer and beta tester for adobe, microsoft and a few more.
from www.amazon.com
i understand there is a new microcode update i have not installed yet.

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

Nikon D300

Best Price: $1,605.00

from dennisdalton, www.shopping.com
this camera is best suited for?a semi-pro photographer who may?sell regularly?on microstock sites as a hobby.
from www.amazon.com
the 16-85 has become my favorite "walk around" lens, supplemented by the magnificent 70-200 2.8, the 10.5 fisheye and the 60 micro.
from www.amazon.com
two years ago my wife and i gave chris a collegiant microscope.
from www.amazon.com
i've been a reviewer and beta tester for adobe, microsoft and a few more.
from www.amazon.com
i understand there is a new microcode update i have not installed yet.

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

Canon IXUS 90

Best Price: $265.00

from www.amazon.com
i guess canon engineers just did not have room to put the microphone at the front surface of the camera, they put it on the top which can be easily covered by your fingers.
from www.amazon.com
it is much better for a running commentary by the photographer because of its microphone which is on the top left, away from the shutter button.
from www.amazon.com
~ sandisk micromate sd/ sdhc memory card reader
from www.amazon.com
one more thing: i purchased the sandisk 4 gb extreme iii sdhc card w/ micromate usb reader
from www.bestbuy.com
however, the camera is not without its weaknesses: it processes slow after pressing the shutter button(the same frustration with my old canon elph s500), it is heavy for its size, only offers 3x

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Best Price: $622.00

from www.amazon.com
the kit lens that come with the camera does have the flexibility of zooming and image stabilization which would not be allowed with the new micro lens.
from www.amazon.com
also, it is only possible to record sound in mono and you cannot attach an external microphone.
from www.amazon.com
the only downside is that there is no microphone to record audio with the video.
from www.amazon.com
the microprocessor is super high speed too.
from www.amazon.com
great price, easy to manipulate thru menus, nice bright viewfinder which makes focusing easy thru telescopes and microscopes, live view, compact and light, accepts old manual nikon lenses with an

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

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $612.00

from www.amazon.com
the kit lens that come with the camera does have the flexibility of zooming and image stabilization which would not be allowed with the new micro lens.
from www.amazon.com
also, it is only possible to record sound in mono and you cannot attach an external microphone.
from www.amazon.com
the microprocessor is super high speed too.
from www.amazon.com
the only downside is that there is no microphone to record audio with the video.
from www.amazon.com
great price, easy to manipulate thru menus, nice bright viewfinder which makes focusing easy thru telescopes and microscopes, live view, compact and light, accepts old manual nikon lenses with an

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

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $833.00

from www.amazon.com
the kit lens that come with the camera does have the flexibility of zooming and image stabilization which would not be allowed with the new micro lens.
from www.amazon.com
also, it is only possible to record sound in mono and you cannot attach an external microphone.
from www.amazon.com
the only downside is that there is no microphone to record audio with the video.
from www.amazon.com
the microprocessor is super high speed too.
from www.amazon.com
great price, easy to manipulate thru menus, nice bright viewfinder which makes focusing easy thru telescopes and microscopes, live view, compact and light, accepts old manual nikon lenses with an

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

Nikon D40

Best Price: $588.00

from www.adorama.com
i know it's got different op system/metring from d80, a camera i also love, but you'd need a spectron microscope to see the diff in routine photos.
from www.amazon.com
it came with the 18-55mm kit lense and i added a nikon 55-200mm vr zoom and nikon 60mm micro (macro).
from www.amazon.com
for those of us who loved the first 3 crash games, it was a heavenly joy when microsoft announced that playstation's best selling super hero would be making his way onto the xbox.
from www.amazon.com
- nikon 105mm f/2.8g ed-if af-s vr micro
from www.amazon.com
next is to get more lens, especially a micro lens..

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

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS

Best Price: $410.00

from www.buydig.com
microphone isn't to par with the s5, but decent enough.the high 12.1 mp is great for enlarging and cropping photos, but eats through memory cards quickly...especially with video.
from www.datavis.com
microphone wind noise while taking outdoor videos - this may be common to all cameras, don't know, i can live with this minor consideration when taking outdoor action videos.
from www.amazon.com
it's easy to use, very good and sharp images for landscape, portraits or micro.
from www.amazon.com
i would suggest getting the sandisk 4 gb extreme iii sdhc card with micromate usb 2.0 reader (sdsdrx3-4096-a21, retail package) san disk 4 gb extreme iii.

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

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Best Price: $288.00

from wmm1952 from Sudbury, MA, www.circuitcity.com
the microphone is very sensitive, and it's great being able to zoom while shooting.
from customer from Greensboro, NC, www.circuitcity.com
i bought this camera at the last minute before going to micronesia 2 weeks ago on a diving trip.
from www.amazon.com
and a note on the videos, there is no microphone in the camera, so you get some great quality silent movies.
from www.amazon.com
also included is a disk of photo software, for both microsoft and mac os.
from www.amazon.com
i'm using microsoft digital image and it's a breeze for me, probably because i've only used it and never educated myself in photoshop.

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

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