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Digital Camera Buying Guide

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/ January 30, 2012 / Leave a comment

Let’s keep this short and sweet – If I had $____ to spend on a camera what would I buy. . . (see below for lens ideas) If I had $200 to spend I would buy the Canon HS300 This little P&S is little! but offers excellent quality, 1080p with...
Canon T3i(600D) vs T2i(550D)

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/ June 18, 2011 / Leave a comment

Both cameras share the same sensor and as a result have nearly identical image quality. Reasons you may want to consider a T3i over a T2i Flip out LCD Screen Wireless Flash Commander – Ability to fire external flashes not connected to the camera Digital Video Zoom – This...
Which DSLR should I buy [May 2011]

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/ April 25, 2011 / Leave a comment

Everytime I revisit this post I have a harder time recomending one model/brand over another – at this point all of the cameras on this list are excellent and will produce superb images under normal conditions. It is important that you read over the pros and cons of each and...
Nikon D5100 First Look

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/ April 5, 2011 / Leave a comment

Nikon D5100 first look preview from Amateur Photographer magazine Take aways from this video - Performance of the D7000 in a smaller body (this is very similar setup to the 600D, 60D and 7D on Canon) 10% smaller than the D5000 12,800 Extended ISO and a night vision mode that...
Nikon D5100 Specs compared to other Entry Level DSLRs

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/ April 4, 2011 / Leave a comment

The Nikon D5100 has been outed by Nikon Romania – oops. I have the knows specs listed along with the other Nikon and Canon models in this price range Nikon D5100 (NEW) Nikon D5000 Nikon D3100 Canon T3i/600D 16.2 MP 12.3 14.2 18.0 Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,...
Canon T3i vs T2i vs 60D

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/ February 20, 2011 / Leave a comment

Subtitle of this post – making sense of these three very similar cameras Canon T2i (550D) Price: Body only $657 | Kit w/ 18-55 lens $769 General Stats – Released 2/2010, 18MP, 3″ 1 million dot LCD, 1080p video Excellent camera that wowed the tech world with true HD video at...
Popular DSLRs Compared T2i, T3i, T3, D3100, GH2

Posted by toby
/ February 7, 2011 / 1 Comment

Entry to mid level DSLRs Canon T2i vs Canon T3i vs Canon T3 vs Nikon D3100 vs Panasonic GH2 Canon T2i(550D) Canon T3i(600D) Canon T3(1100D) Nikon D3100 Panasonic GH2 Quick Thoughts Serious entry level camera w/ room to grow Serious entry level camera w/ articulated LCD and even more room to grow Budget friendly...
Canon T3i/600D Announced

Posted by toby
/ February 7, 2011 / 1 Comment

My take: The T3i is similar to T2i/550d but now has Variable LCD, wireless multi-flash support and videosnapshot mode – all nice features. Is it worth upgrading if you have the T2i, probably not but with this feature set the T3i remains an excellent entry-level DSLR that gives users more than...
2010 Photographers Gift Guide

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/ December 1, 2010 / Leave a comment

External Flash An external flash can do more for the quality of your indoor, and outdoor, shots than any other upgrade/accessory. Both Nikon and Canon offer fairly inexpensive but excellent flashes that allow you to bounce the light of the ceiling. The result is bright, evenly lit photos without your subjects...
Canon T2i + Lens Deal

Posted by toby
/ November 30, 2010 / 1 Comment

T2i bundle is back(UPDATE 12-22-10), a few dollars less in saving but it is still an excellent deal. 1. Select a Canon Rebel T1i($650) or T2i($799-$100 using Coupon Code – MYBGIXJF ). 2. Select a qualifying Canon lens(See Below). 3. Add all qualifying products to your Shopping Cart. Find the Promotional...