Features

• Store images on CompactFlash memory card
• Powered by rechargeable BP-511A 1390mAh battery pack
• 8.2-megapixel sensor captures 3504 by 2336 pixel JPEG or RAW images
• Includes 18-55mm (3x zoom) f/3.5-5.6 autofocus lens, EF mount compatible with all Canon lenses in EF and EF-S lineup
• Direct printing with PictBridge printers

Reviews (57)

Specs Schmecs
There seems to be plenty of hyperbole over the specs of this camera vs. the nikon d70. very few of the specifications are so far apart that it makes a huge difference. I guarantee that a professional photographer could figure out how to get the most out both cameras.
Most people i've spoken with that have this camera are upgrading from point and shoots or SLR style cameras from sony, nikon, olympus, canon, etc. This is not a point 'n' shoot inspite of the novice settings on the dial.
Just because you pay $1400 for a camera doesn't mean it will convert your snapshots into artwork. If you're into taking candid shots of your kids goofing off or your wife snoring with her mouth open, or granny's dentures falling out, Stick with a point 'n' shoot. But if you want to develop the art and craft of photography, that takes patient work and time.
Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Pentax, etc. It doesn't matter. Camera's don't make pictures.

Rebel XT?Nikon D70?20D?
I spent a lot of time deciding on my first digital camera so here's a review that imparts some of what I learned.First off, Canon is a small notch up from Nikon.They're chess players; Nikon releases first, Canon responds with something slightly better.If you've always used Nikon, just stick with the Nikon.My friend uses the D70 professionally; she loves it.Real solid camera.I went with Canon because it's what I'm used to 35mm-wise.The Digital Rebel was highly appealing to me given it's price, so I went into a store to hold it.This was the turning point for me.The Digital Rebel and Digital Rebel XT are way too small and light.They're basically oversized point-and-shoots.This is great for some people, but for someone looking for a professional-grade digital SLR, you're going to want something more substantial than plastic.After rejecting the Rebel, I tried out the 20D.It was perfect.The 20D is made from a magnesium alloy, making it slightly heavier than the Rebel, but much sturdier.Pixel-wise, 6.3 or 8.2 doesn't make a difference unless your trying to make posters.Features do matter, though, and the 20D is packed with them.It's easy to use right out of the box, but if you're into advanced features, you can play with new stuff on the 20D for months.The Digital Rebel XT has got less than half the features of the 20D.Basically, the 20D is just much more versatile for a photographer interested in developing their craft.If you go with the Rebel, please purchase black.The silver plastic makes me cringe.Also, purchase a battery grip for whatever camera you get.Battery grip=clutch, no pun intended.

Features

• Store images on CompactFlash memory card
• Powered by rechargeable BP-511A 1390mAh battery pack
• 8.2-megapixel sensor captures 3504 by 2336 pixel JPEG or RAW images
• Body only, EF mount compatible with all Canon lenses in EF and EF-S lineup
• Direct printing with PictBridge printers

Reviews (57)

Specs Schmecs
There seems to be plenty of hyperbole over the specs of this camera vs. the nikon d70. very few of the specifications are so far apart that it makes a huge difference. I guarantee that a professional photographer could figure out how to get the most out both cameras.
Most people i've spoken with that have this camera are upgrading from point and shoots or SLR style cameras from sony, nikon, olympus, canon, etc. This is not a point 'n' shoot inspite of the novice settings on the dial.
Just because you pay $1400 for a camera doesn't mean it will convert your snapshots into artwork. If you're into taking candid shots of your kids goofing off or your wife snoring with her mouth open, or granny's dentures falling out, Stick with a point 'n' shoot. But if you want to develop the art and craft of photography, that takes patient work and time.
Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Pentax, etc. It doesn't matter. Camera's don't make pictures.

Rebel XT?Nikon D70?20D?
I spent a lot of time deciding on my first digital camera so here's a review that imparts some of what I learned.First off, Canon is a small notch up from Nikon.They're chess players; Nikon releases first, Canon responds with something slightly better.If you've always used Nikon, just stick with the Nikon.My friend uses the D70 professionally; she loves it.Real solid camera.I went with Canon because it's what I'm used to 35mm-wise.The Digital Rebel was highly appealing to me given it's price, so I went into a store to hold it.This was the turning point for me.The Digital Rebel and Digital Rebel XT are way too small and light.They're basically oversized point-and-shoots.This is great for some people, but for someone looking for a professional-grade digital SLR, you're going to want something more substantial than plastic.After rejecting the Rebel, I tried out the 20D.It was perfect.The 20D is made from a magnesium alloy, making it slightly heavier than the Rebel, but much sturdier.Pixel-wise, 6.3 or 8.2 doesn't make a difference unless your trying to make posters.Features do matter, though, and the 20D is packed with them.It's easy to use right out of the box, but if you're into advanced features, you can play with new stuff on the 20D for months.The Digital Rebel XT has got less than half the features of the 20D.Basically, the 20D is just much more versatile for a photographer interested in developing their craft.If you go with the Rebel, please purchase black.The silver plastic makes me cringe.Also, purchase a battery grip for whatever camera you get.Battery grip=clutch, no pun intended.

Editorial Review

Pentax's *ist D is the world's smallest and lightest digital SLR (as of April 2003), measuring just 5.0 by 3.7 by 2.3 inches and weighing 18 ounces. It features a clarity of 6.1 effective megapixels, a 16 segment metering system, an-11 point AF sensor, and a continuous shooting rate of 2.7 frames per second. It's also compatible with K, KA, KAF, and KAF2 mount lenses and 645/67 lenses with an adapter.

Optics and Resolution
Employing a high-performance CCD with dimensions of 23.5mm by 15.7mm and embracing Pentax's unique image processing technology, the *ist D offers 6.1-megapixel resolution for the recording of precise, superior-quality images.

Storage and Transfer
The *ist D is compatible with CompactFlash Type I/II memory cards, and is also compatible with MicroDrives.

More Features
An optical pentaprism viewfinder was developed especially for the *ist D. This makes viewing easy with an ample 95% field of view and 0.95x magnification. There is also a superimposed display function that assists composition by illuminating the AF points in red.

Other features include:

• New 16-segment metering system achieves more accurate exposure
• New 11-point AF sensor (SAFOX VIII) for enhanced focusing
• Fast 1/4,000 second shutter speed and high-speed flash sync at 1/150 seconds
• Custom function allows functionality to be tuned to satisfy user preferences
• Noise reduction function activates for long exposures
• 1.8-inch, 118,000-pixel LCD monitor
• Choice of JPEG, TIFF, and RAW recording formats
• Convenient playback functions, such as nine-image and 12x magnification display

Power and Size
The camera is powered by 4 AA batteries; rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended. It measures 5.0 by 3.7 by 2.3 inches and weighs 18 ounces.

The *ist D and the *ist DS Compared

	*ist D	*ist DS
Effective Pixels	6.1 Megapixels	6.1 Megapixels
LCD Monitor	1.8-inch TFT Color LCD	2.0-inch TFT Color LCD
Power Source	4 AA, or 2 CR-V3	4 AA, or 2 CR-V3
Storage Media	Compact Flash (I & II), MicroDrive	SD Memory Card
File Formats	8-bit (JPEG), 8-bit (TIFF), 12-bit (RAW)	8-bit (JPEG), 12-bit (RAW)
Exposure Modes	Auto w/Hyper Program Program AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Metered Manual Bulb	Program AE Auto Picture Picture Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Metered Manual Bulb
Interface	USB 1.1	USB 2.0
Flash Sync	1/150 sec	1/180 sec
X-Sync Socket	YES	NO
Continuous Frame Advance	2.6 fps	2.8 fps
Continuous Autofocus	YES	YES (in Action Picture Mode only)
Mirror Lock	YES	YES
Wireless Flash Sync	YES	NO
Optional Vertical Grip	YES	NO
Stainless-Steel Chassis	YES	YES
Remote Assistant from PC	YES	NO
Interchangeable Focusing Screens	YES	YES
PictBridge Compatibility	NO	YES
Weight (w/o Batteries)	19.4 oz	17.8 oz

Features

• Stores images on CompactFlash memory card
• Powered by NP-400 Li-ion battery, up to 400 shots on single charge
• 6.3-megapixel sensor captures images with up to 3,008x2,000 resolution
• JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG image capture format
• 2.5-inch color LCD screen

Reviews (9)

I can't leave the house without this camera...
Every day since I purchased this camera three weeks ago I have been outside or somewhere else getting shots of EVERYTHING.The body design is FLAWLESS; every setting is virutally at your fingertips without having to sort through menus.Even the menus that are in the camera are a breeze to sort through--they are all full screened, independent menus, you won't have to select a menu category and scroll up and down to find the option you're looking for.Every essence of design in this camera is done in the name of ease.

I purchased a Canon G6 back in January because of the features it offered: 7.1MP and a manually controlable, bright F/2.0 lens.I had been shooting with a Minolta Maxxum 5 SLR for several years, but being in college, it was difficult to have the money and time to develop pictures, so I turned solely to digital--I was hoping the G6 would be the medium between the two at a moderate, one-time price.I missed the features of an SLR, but the G6 was more like a point-and-shoot, not the SLR I was seeking.Then came the 7D, and it has satiated every craving I have had to stifle for the benefits of an SLR.

The pictures I have gotten out of this camera are AMAZING.Friends have asked me where I bought the pictures on my wall, and when I tell them I took them and printed them myself, they are nothing short of amazed.This is also a fantastic camera to learn SLR photography on.You don't need to wait to get pictures back from the lab to realize what you were doing wrong--you can see everything clear as day on the 2.5" LCD.The autofocus system is out of this world, focusing quickly in even the darkest locations.

My only gripe with the camera is the provided software does a lousy job maintaining detail in converting and handling the RAW images.Use Photoshop's Camera RAW utility, it's much better.And at times, the images you get out of the camera appear slightly soft, but I like that the camera isn't pushy like some other brands with in-camera sharpening.If I want a sharper picture, I usually just boost the sharpening effect +1.Overall, a DEFINITE GOOD BUY.

Minolta did a great job.
The ease of using the interface of this camera is beyond any other competitors. Almost all settings can be done with the dials, meaning to say that you don't have to sieve through tons of menus on the LCD to change a setting. The LCD is a big bonus as well. It really makes me wonder why Nikon and Canon can't do the same, it's not technically challenging nor does it increase cost by much. Trust me, you'll love the 7D once you compare it's LCD to the puny ones that others offer. Battery life is adequate as well. Obviously the Anti-shake is an advantage, especially if you have shakey hands to begin with. But take note that it's not a miracle cure, it REDUCES shake, but doesn't ALWAYS eliminate it. So at the end of the day, you still require rather steady hands.

A few gripes. Firstly, there's not much lens selection. You can't beat the likes of canon's vast collection. But Minolta is rectifying that, so its not much of a problem. Second, focusing speed is not up to par with the canon 20D nor the nikon D70. If you're the kind who feels strongly about focusing speed, u might just get frustrated with this one.

At the end of the day, minolta has designed one splendid camera, with a few shortcomings. But hey, nothing's perfect.

Editorial Review

The Canon EOS Digital Rebel brings advanced digital performance and SLR controls to everyday photographers. Whether you're new to digital cameras, SLR cameras, or even photography itself, you'll find that the EOS Digital Rebel is powerful yet fun and easy to use. It features a 6.3-megapixel sensor, automatic and manual controls, and compatibility with Canon's range of EF lenses.

This model comes with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Compact and ultralightweight with impressive close-focusing ability, this lens features optimized coating for the Digital Rebel's imaging sensor to minimize ghost images and flare. It comes with a lens cap and dust cap.

Optics and Resolution A large-format, high-resolution CMOS sensor captures 6.3 million pixels to deliver up to 3,027 x 2,048-pixel images. Other resolution modes include 2,048 x 1,360 and 1,536 x 1,024. As it captures images, the sensor amplifies each pixel's electric charge, for ultrafast image scanning. The large sensor also has a 3:2 aspect ratio, traditional to 35mm film, for a familiar compositional feel. Canon's exclusive DIGIC image processor offers advanced signal processing algorithms that heighten precision and detail, smooth gradation in highlight areas, and create color reproduction that is as vivid as it is utterly natural. Additionally, the DIGIC's speedier processing improves the camera's battery performance, and adds to the camera's overall responsiveness and agility. More Features With the 1.8-inch LCD screen, you can zoom images from 1.5x all the way to 10x, moving up, down, left, and right to see any area up close. You can even advance to the next shot in the enlarged view with no need to zoom again. The Digital Rebel also generates JPEG small/normal image files to make image playback faster on the camera's LCD monitor.

The large-format, high-resolution CMOS sensor captures a staggering 6.3 million pixels.

Creative Zone modes include A-DEP, Manual, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, and Program AE.

Advanced controls will keep experienced photographers motivated and inspire beginners to expand their SLR skills. Creative Zone modes include A-DEP (automatic-depth-of-field autoexposure) to set a "zone of sharpness," Manual, Aperture Priority AE to set the aperture, Shutter Priority AE to set shutter speed, and Program AE to let the camera select different shutter/aperture combinations while maintaining a constant exposure. The camera's controls are intelligently arranged. A mode dial gives you easy access to shooting controls to make even one-handed shooting comfortable. Other features include: Built-in, pop-up flash with an approximate 3-second recycle time Continuous shooting speed of approximately 2.5 frames per second with a maximum burst mode of 4 shots ISO speed range of 100 to 1600 7-point autofocus with the following modes: One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatically selects One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF according to shooting mode), Manual Focusing (MF)

Printing Canon has introduced a series of printers designed to work directly with its lineup of digital cameras, including the Digital Rebel. Using these printers, no computer is required--simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. Printers include Canon's bubble-jet direct printers i900D and i960 and card photo printers CP-200 and CP-300. New PictBridge compatibility allows you to connect the camera to any PictBridge-conforming printer and access a wide range of printing media, modes, and styles. Storage and Transfer Images are stored on CompactFlash Type I or II memory cards; the Digital Rebel is MicroDrive compatible. The Digital Rebel does not include a memory card. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based PC running Windows Me/2000/XP or Mac running OS 8.6 or later without installing any software.

This camera can connect directly to select printers. Learn more about PictBridge.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (BP-511, included). It measures 5.6 by 3.9 by 2.9 inches and weighs 19.7 ounces (excluding battery).

Editorial Review

The Canon EOS Digital Rebel brings advanced digital performance and SLR controls to everyday photographers. Whether you're new to digital cameras, SLR cameras, or even photography itself, you'll find that the EOS Digital Rebel is powerful, yet fun and easy to use. It features a 6.3-megapixel sensor, automatic and manual controls, and compatibility with Canon's range of EF lenses. This model does not include a lens.

Optics and Resolution
A large-format, high-resolution CMOS sensor captures 6.3 million pixels to deliver up to 3027 x 2048 pixel images. Other resolution modes include 2048 x 1360 and 1536 x 1024. As it captures images, the sensor amplifies each pixel's electric charge, for ultra-fast image scanning. The large sensor also has a 3:2 aspect ratio, traditional to 35mm film, for a familiar compositional feel.

Canon's exclusive DIGIC image processor offers advanced signal processing algorithms that heighten precision and detail, smooth gradation in highlight areas, and create color reproduction that is as vivid as it is utterly natural. Additionally, the DIGIC's speedier processing improves the camera's battery performance, and adds to the camera's overall responsiveness and agility.

More Features
With the 1.8-inch LCD screen, you can zoom images from 1.5x all the way to 10x, moving up, down, left and right to see any area up close. You can even advance to the next shot in the enlarged view with no need to zoom again. The Digital Rebel also generates JPEG Small/Normal image files to make the image playback faster on the camera's LCD monitor.

Advanced controls will keep experienced photographers motivated and inspire beginners to flex their SLR skills. Creative Zone modes include A-DEP (automatic depth of field auto exposure) to set a "zone of sharpness," Manual, Aperture Priority AE to set the aperture, Shutter Priority AE to set shutter speed, and Program AE to let the camera select different shutter/aperture combinations while maintaining a constant exposure.

The camera's controls are intelligently arranged. A mode dial gives you easy access to shooting controls to make even one-handed shooting comfortable.

Other features include:

• Built-in, pop-up flash with an approximate 3-second recycle time
• Continuous shooting speed of approximately 2.5 frames per second with a maximum burst mode of 4 shots
• ISO speed range of 100 to 1600
• 7-point autofocus with the following modes: One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (Automatically selects One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF selected according to shooting mode), Manual Focusing (MF)

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on CompactFlash Type I or II memory card; the Digital Rebel is MicroDrive compatible. The Digital Rebel does not include a memory card.

Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (BP-511, included). It measures 5.6 by 3.9 by 2.9 inches and weighs 19.7 ounces (excluding battery).

Features

• 1/4000-second high-speed shutter; rapid consecutive shooting of up to 8 images at approximately 2.8 frames per second
• SD memory card compatibility
• High-definition, maximum-gradation images with 6.1 effective megapixels
• Large, high-precision two-inch color LCD monitor
• High-precision 16-segment multi-pattern metering; high-accuracy 11-point AF sensor

Reviews (6)

Pentax DS 6 6.1 MP
I just bought mine this afternoon, since then I have been fooling around with it, it is terrific.
Photos are just beautiful, color superb and very sharp.Manual is pretty good, its seems to be very intuitive.
In my search for a decent digital camera, I've been thru a Nikon D70, the camera refused to give correctly exposed photos, no matter what I did, added or subtracted exposures, changed speed ratings, white balance, name it , I did it, still did not work properly, finally ended up returning it.
I then bought the new Canon Rebel Digital, I knew that when I bought it, it would be trouble it was,flash did not work, camera also appeared to be shabbily made.
Returned that, bought the Minolta Konica A200, this was the worst of the bunch, never could get sharp pictures, color was wishy washy, exposures so so, at 200 mm setting the photos were not as good as a disposable camera.
Today after returning the Minolta, I bought the Pentax, runs complete circles around, Nikon, Minolta and Canon, just superb.
I hope it never fails, if I return that one, I am afraid of the consequences in the store, they have been great so far, just great.
I printed out some photos and they were the best I have ever seen.
Great Job Pentax, I hope they stay around, just saw in financial columns on line they have laid off 300 people due to sagging digital sales.
They have always made great products, I hope they make it, I am sure they will.
If you want a great digital slr, go for the pentax, you cannot go wrong.
Now, I think its time to go thru the manual in detail.

Pentax *ist DS vs Canon vs Nikon
I've had this camera about 4 months now, and I'm more satisfied than ever that I chose this over the Canon (20D) and Nikon (D70) that I tried for several days each.

First I didn't even consider the Canon Rebel (other than picking it up for a few moments at the store).The Rebel is cheaply built plastic, and feels like toy.I'm sure it's more durable than it feels, but if I had bought the Rebel, I would have regretted it every time I picked it up.Plus, why would you buy one when the Pentax is available for about the same price, and the Pentax feels much more like a professional camera should.

I tried the Canon 20D and Nikon D70 for several days each before deciding to buy the Pentax.First on the D20, there is no doubt that it is a better camera than the Pentax or the Nikon in several ways.First SPEED.The D20 is by far the fastest camera of the 3, and will take something over 5 frames per second I believe.It focused very fast, and had very little noise, even at high ISOs.However it is at least $600 more than the the Pentax or the Nikon, and I decided the extra fps speed was not worth it for what I need a camera for.The Pentax is no slouch at 2.4 fps, and I've found that to be as fast as I need.

Compared to the Nikon D70, both cameras take good pictures (the should, they both use the same 6.1mp Sony sensor), but I like several things about the Pentax better.1st, the Pentax is a MUCH smaller camera, and I really didn't like the behemoth size of the Nikon.If you've never held the Nikon, be sure to go to a store and try it first.You won't believe how huge it is.2nd, The LCD screen on the Pentax is bigger and brighter.3rd the viewfinder on the Pentax is a pentaprism, which gives you a much larger and brighter image than the pentamirror (cheaper) on the Nikon.4th, I like the menu system much better on the Pentax (much more intuitive). And finally, I like the fact that the Pentax uses SD memory as opposed to compact flash memory,and it uses AA batteries (rechargeable) as opposed to a proprietary battery.

Try the Pentax *ist DS, you will LOVE this camera.

Features

• SD memory card compatible
• 6.1 MegaPixel CCD housed in one of the world’s smallest, lightest digital SLR camera bodies
• High-rigidity stainless-steel chassis
• Compatible with 35mm-format lenses and accessories
• Fast, high-precision 11-point autofocus (9 cross-type sensors) with SAFOX VIII

Reviews (6)

Pentax DS 6 6.1 MP
I just bought mine this afternoon, since then I have been fooling around with it, it is terrific.
Photos are just beautiful, color superb and very sharp.Manual is pretty good, its seems to be very intuitive.
In my search for a decent digital camera, I've been thru a Nikon D70, the camera refused to give correctly exposed photos, no matter what I did, added or subtracted exposures, changed speed ratings, white balance, name it , I did it, still did not work properly, finally ended up returning it.
I then bought the new Canon Rebel Digital, I knew that when I bought it, it would be trouble it was,flash did not work, camera also appeared to be shabbily made.
Returned that, bought the Minolta Konica A200, this was the worst of the bunch, never could get sharp pictures, color was wishy washy, exposures so so, at 200 mm setting the photos were not as good as a disposable camera.
Today after returning the Minolta, I bought the Pentax, runs complete circles around, Nikon, Minolta and Canon, just superb.
I hope it never fails, if I return that one, I am afraid of the consequences in the store, they have been great so far, just great.
I printed out some photos and they were the best I have ever seen.
Great Job Pentax, I hope they stay around, just saw in financial columns on line they have laid off 300 people due to sagging digital sales.
They have always made great products, I hope they make it, I am sure they will.
If you want a great digital slr, go for the pentax, you cannot go wrong.
Now, I think its time to go thru the manual in detail.

Pentax *ist DS vs Canon vs Nikon
I've had this camera about 4 months now, and I'm more satisfied than ever that I chose this over the Canon (20D) and Nikon (D70) that I tried for several days each.

First I didn't even consider the Canon Rebel (other than picking it up for a few moments at the store).The Rebel is cheaply built plastic, and feels like toy.I'm sure it's more durable than it feels, but if I had bought the Rebel, I would have regretted it every time I picked it up.Plus, why would you buy one when the Pentax is available for about the same price, and the Pentax feels much more like a professional camera should.

I tried the Canon 20D and Nikon D70 for several days each before deciding to buy the Pentax.First on the D20, there is no doubt that it is a better camera than the Pentax or the Nikon in several ways.First SPEED.The D20 is by far the fastest camera of the 3, and will take something over 5 frames per second I believe.It focused very fast, and had very little noise, even at high ISOs.However it is at least $600 more than the the Pentax or the Nikon, and I decided the extra fps speed was not worth it for what I need a camera for.The Pentax is no slouch at 2.4 fps, and I've found that to be as fast as I need.

Compared to the Nikon D70, both cameras take good pictures (the should, they both use the same 6.1mp Sony sensor), but I like several things about the Pentax better.1st, the Pentax is a MUCH smaller camera, and I really didn't like the behemoth size of the Nikon.If you've never held the Nikon, be sure to go to a store and try it first.You won't believe how huge it is.2nd, The LCD screen on the Pentax is bigger and brighter.3rd the viewfinder on the Pentax is a pentaprism, which gives you a much larger and brighter image than the pentamirror (cheaper) on the Nikon.4th, I like the menu system much better on the Pentax (much more intuitive). And finally, I like the fact that the Pentax uses SD memory as opposed to compact flash memory,and it uses AA batteries (rechargeable) as opposed to a proprietary battery.

Try the Pentax *ist DS, you will LOVE this camera.

Features

• Battery lasts for approximately 1200 shots at 20 degrees C, 800 at 0 degrees C
• High-speed FireWire and video out interface offer complete connectivity; optional wireless adaptor delivers high-speed image transfer
• 16.7-megapixel sensor provides sufficient resolution to produce files that convert to 50MB uncompressed TIFF at 24-bit colour depth
• Powered by Canon's second-generation DIGIC II image processor; capable of firing at 4 frames per second for bursts of up to 32 frames in JPEG or 11 frames in RAW
• Features 2.0-inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels and 1.5 to 10x playback zoom

Reviews (8)

Amazing but expect more PS work
This camera has the potential for pictures with amazing clarity and colors but not straight out of the camera.

I too was disappointed after converting the RAW files with C1 Pro and ACR. Was it possible that my D-Rebel would be better than this monster that gives me neck pains and has made my right arm to start looking like Swartzenegger's arm? Even with L glass the results were dissapointing.

The problem is not with the camera but with the workflow. After using it for 2 months I am getting used to a workflow that will give me the results I am looking for. I had to realize that this camera does not perform any processing enhancements in camera because the pros need to do it themselves. Once I got over the fact that I would have to sharpen and saturate colors a lot more than before I was content and have never touched the D-Rebel ever since.

PS Beware of the severe neck pains when attaching any L zoom lens. Buy the hand strap or a better neck strap.

Some photo samples can be found here:

http://www.trekearth.com/members/nbournas/photos/

Almost perfect
I have been shooting digital for four years now mostly with the Kodak DCS cameras(660 through DCSPro). Being a life long Nikon guy it was a big decision to make the switch to Canon and the 1DS MK2. This camera is light years ahead of any Kodak digital slr. I use this camera for studio product, models, location, low light, you name it. The Canon has never produced anything but astounding images for me. All image parameters including sharpness are far superior to any of the old images I have from my Kodak days. Yes it is pricey but if you are working with this camera you will pay for easily long before it's useful days are over.

Editorial Review

Canon's EOS-10D 6.3-megapixel digital SLR builds on the strengths of the award-winning EOS-D60 and offers a range of improvements to both the camera's design and its feature set. It offers a seven-point wide-area autofocus system, fast 3-frames-per-second burst rate, and an ergonomic, super-tough magnesium alloy body shell.

The 6.3-million effective pixel CMOS sensor--providing up to 3,072 x 2,048 pixels--is supported by Canon's unique high-power DIGital Imaging Core (DIGIC) processor. The speed at which the DIGIC processor works has allowed Canon to extend the number of full resolution images in burst sequences to nine, at a rate of 3 frames per second. As well as improved speed, DIGIC also helps produce more accurate color rendition while reducing image noise.

The metering system, using the newest metering algorithm available and a 35-zone evaluative metering system linked to all seven focus points, offers improved exposure consistency and stability. A range covering ISO 100 to 1,600 offers high-quality images across a very broad spectrum of shooting conditions. Photographers working in particularly poor light may also take advantage of an option to extend this range to ISO 3,200.

The EOS-10D is the first digital SLR camera to feature direct printing. Linking via a USB cable, you can make prints immediately from any of Canon's range of compatible bubble jet or CPprinters--including the S830D, S530D, and CP-100--without the need to connect to a computer. Controls within the camera's own menu system allow you to choose print quantity, size, and image cropping. When using Canon's card photo printer CP-100, with the optional battery pack, prints can be made in the field away from a power supply.

Other features include:

• Automatic selection of FAT16 or FAT32 file systems, to supportlarge-capacity CompactFlash Type I or II memory cards of over 2 GB storage size (such as Microdrives).
• 1.8-inch TFT (transreflective) LCD monitor with five brightness levels and 10x zoom.
• Super Intelligent Orientation Sensor detects whether the camera is being held in the portrait or landscape orientation when an image is captured, and automatically rotates the image in the camera's LCD preview screen and on a computer when downloading using Canon's ZoomBrowser software.
• Extended battery life providing approximately 650 images without flash or 500 images with 50 percent flash.
• Ability to save an image in RAW format even when it was shot in JPEG mode.

Editorial Review

Delivering top-notch performance and high resolution at an affordable price, the Nikon D70 digital SLR offers easy-to-use yet powerful features to a wide range of users--from novices to serious and experienced photo enthusiasts. Its DX format 6.1-effective megapixel CCD sensor is optimized to deliver images with excellent sharpness and clarity, and it's compatible with Nikon's DX Nikkor lenses. This D70 digital camera body also includes a 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED zoom Nikkor lens.

Optics and Resolution
The D70 incorporates a next-generation 6.1-effective megapixel DX format CCD image sensor that produces 3008 x 2000-pixel images, and is optimized to deliver a wide dynamic range and superbly sharp details. It als has 2240 x 1488 and 1504 x 1000 resolution modes.

Nikon programmed the D70's advanced system LSI processor for improved performance to produce vivid colors and clarity, optimized auto white balance, auto tone and color control, and to run real-time processes that diminish digital noise in long exposure shots for cleaner overall results.

Nikkor Lens
The included 18-70mm Nikkor lens has a 3.8x zoom capability, easily covering portrait to wide view. It's constructed of three Nikon ED glass elements, plus an aspheric element for low distortion and minimized chromatic aberration

The Nikon SLR DX image sensor built into the D70 incorporates individual micro-optics on each of the sensors pixels. This micro-optic construction ensures that the image from the camera's lens will be precisely aligned with each pixel's sensor and that performance will be optimized.

More Features
The Nikon D70 has been designed to offer faster operation at nearly every level of performance, with the camera ready to shoot the instant it's turned on. Compressed NEF (RAW) files are processed and stored exponentially faster, making shooting in compressed NEF mode easier and more convenient than ever. It can shoot a rapid 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures (using the JPEG Normal/Large setting and a 256 MB CompactFlash card) due to improved buffer memory handling, faster image processing, increased memory card access speed, and greater system bus bandwidth.

Other features include:

• Built-in Speedlight flash with auto pop-up
• 1/8000 second shutter speed and a synch speed of 1/500 second for flash
• Auto modes include Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape
• 25 Custom Settings allow you to personalize the operation of your D70 to match your shooting style or the demands of different shooting conditions
• Shoot in any lighting environment with the D70's built-in creative lighting system and 3D Color Matrix meter with 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor
• The D70 displays menus with simple or detailed information on a 1.8-inch LCD viewing screen
• Choose from a variety of file formats, including Nikon's RAW mode (NEF), TIFF, JPEG formats or Nikon's exclusive compressed JPEG + NEF combination
• ISO standard hot-shoe with safety lock
• Optical viewfinder features high magnification, diopter correction, complete info display, and On-Demand grid lines to aid in composition
• High-speed, high precision 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on ensures quick response and sharp focus

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-Ion battery pack (EN-EL3, included) or three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied MS-D70 battery holder). It measures 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches and weighs 21 ounces (camera body only without batteries).

Editorial Review

Delivering top-notch performance and high resolution at an affordable price, the Nikon D70 digital SLR offers easy-to-use yet powerful features to a wide range of users--from novices to serious and experienced photo enthusiasts. Its DX format 6.1-effective megapixel CCD sensor is optimized to deliver images with excellent sharpness and clarity, and it's compatible with Nikon's DX Nikkor lenses.

Optics and Resolution
The D70 incorporates a next-generation 6.1-effective megapixel DX format CCD image sensor that produces 3008 x 2000-pixel images, and is optimized to deliver a wide dynamic range and superbly sharp details. It also has 2240 x 1488 and 1504 x 1000 resolution modes.

Nikon programmed the D70's advanced system LSI processor for improved performance to produce vivid colors and clarity, optimized auto white balance, auto tone and color control, and to run real-time processes that diminish digital noise in long exposure shots for cleaner overall results.

More Features
The Nikon D70 has been designed to offer faster operation at nearly every level of performance, with the camera ready to shoot the instant it's turned on. Compressed NEF (RAW) files are processed and stored exponentially faster, making shooting in compressed NEF mode easier and more convenient than ever. It can shoot a rapid 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures (using the JPEG Normal/Large setting and a 256 MB CompactFlash card) due to improved buffer memory handling, faster image processing, increased memory card access speed, and greater system bus bandwidth.

Other features include:

• Built-in Speedlight flash with auto pop-up
• 1/8000 second shutter speed and a synch speed of 1/500 second for flash
• Auto modes include Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape
• 25 Custom Settings allow you to personalize the operation of your D70 to match your shooting style or the demands of different shooting conditions
• Shoot in any lighting environment with the D70's built-in creative lighting system and 3D Color Matrix meter with 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor
• The D70 displays menus with simple or detailed information on a 1.8-inch LCD viewing screen
• Choose from a variety of file formats, including Nikon's RAW mode (NEF), TIFF, JPEG formats or Nikon's exclusive compressed JPEG + NEF combination
• ISO standard hot-shoe with safety lock
• Optical viewfinder features high magnification, diopter correction, complete info display, and On-Demand grid lines to aid in composition
• High-speed, high precision 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on ensures quick response and sharp focus

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-Ion battery pack (EN-EL3, included) or three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied MS-D70 battery holder). It measures 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches and weighs 21 ounces (camera body only without batteries).

Editorial Review

Featuring an advanced new, fourth-generation Super CCD SR sensor, the FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR takes digital photography dramatically closer to film quality. The FinePix S3 Pro offers a full feature set that's perfect for professional photographers, including a 6.17-megapixel effective resolution (increased to 12 megapixels with in-camera technology), compatibility with Nikon F-mount lenses as well as a majority of Nikkor AF lenses. Improvements over the FinePix S2 include larger, more ergonomically placed buttons, power from 4 rechargeable NiMH batteries, and USB 2.0 connectivity (as well as FireWire). This model does not include a lens.

Optics and Resolution
The FinePix S3 Pro's Super CCD SR sensor (23 x 15.5mm) uses 6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels (for 12.3 million effective photodiodes) to deliver 12 million recorded pixels and noticeable image improvements to that of single-pixel cameras. The SR sensor's unique double photodiode design broadens tonal capability, from bright highlights to deep shadows and produces images with a dynamic range four times greater than that of a sensor working on single-pixel technology. It gives greater sensitivity, improved signal-to-noise ratio, and consistently natural colour reproduction, and also produces the following resolution modes: 4256 x 2848, 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, and 1440 x 960.

It has a Nikon F mount and accepts a full range of Nikkor F-series lenses--including AF-D, AF-G and AF-S type professional optics.

Fourth-Generation Super CCD SR
FujiFilm's Super CCD SR provides a truer representation of the actual subject being photographed, revealing highlight detail and offering a four-fold increase in dynamic range. By using an innovative layout of paired photodiodes--in a "honeycomb" pattern--the technology enables confident shooting in both bright and cloudy conditions. The Super CCD improves overall signal-to-noise ratio and offers a much wider dynamic range. It also combats the bleached-out effect created by flash photography and increases exposure latitude, a great advantage in difficult lighting conditions.

More Features

• Rugged,polycarbonate body with rounder design and molded rear grip
• 2-inch, 235,000 pixel horizontal LCD delivers crisp, clear images and nearly 100% frame coverage
• Secondary LCD indicates shooting information and settings
• Dual shutter release buttons to allow optimum comfort and stability in both horizontal and vertical orientations
• Intelligent flash with D-TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
• Shutter speeds of 30 seconds to 1/4,000 second
• Sensitivity: ISO 100, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600

Direct Printing
The FinePix S3 Pro is PictBridge compatible, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to your printer, without a PC or image-editing software. All PictBridge devices share three basic features: camera-to-printer connecting, single-image printing, and uniform error messages (in case something goes wrong)

Storage and Transfer
The FinePix S3 Pro offers a dual-media approach to storage: XD and CompactFlash Type II memory cards (offering compatibility with optional Microdrives, which can provide up to 4 GB of storage). It also incorporates dual PC connectivity, via super-fast USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394 (FireWire, also called i.Link).

Editorial Review

Canon EOS-1Ds is the world's highest-resolution professional digital camera, featuring the first-ever full-frame 35mm sensor with 11.1 million effective pixels. The EOS-1Ds captures astounding detail and color, almost doubling the resolution considered state of the art for a digital SLR camera in the world today (September 2002).

With its extremely high resolution, the EOS-1Ds is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of professional photographers--including studio, commercial, reportage, or fashion photography--who need the ultimate in digital image quality.

Optics
The camera's imaging engine is one of the keys to its exceptional quality. The advanced chip assembles and processes image data captured by the sensor to achieve color accuracy and wide tonal range equivalent to digitally scanned images from conventional film-based cameras.

The EOS-1Ds can capture images at approximately 3 frames per second for a 10-frame burst, even at the highest-quality setting. It also has almost three times as many pixels as the super-fast EOS-1D.

Each of the camera's 45 focusing points is linked directly to Canon's exclusive 21-zone metering system. In addition, the metering system also allows photographers to choose from center weighted, central partial, central spot, focusing-point linked spot, or multispot metering.

The EOS-1Ds features a color matrix function: Five settings provide a choice of two color spaces (standard sRGB or expanded Adobe RGB 1998) and four variations in color characteristics for sRGB. This feature applies to JPEG as well as RAW images, and allows EOS-1Ds image quality to be matched to the requirements of the subject or output device, ranging from four-color offset presses to desktop color Bubble Jet printers.

More Features

• Ability to dial in color temperatures to meet specific lighting conditions
• 10 white balance (WB) modes and WB bracketing provide maximum flexibility and superb color accuracy
• ISO speed bracketing allows you to fix aperture and shutter speeds, yet shoot at three different equivalent film speeds
• Fully compatible with all Canon EF lenses, from ultrawide-angle to super-telephoto

Image Sizes

• RAW: 11.4 MB (4,064 x 2,704 pixels)
• Large/fine: 4.1 MB (4,064 x 2,704 pixels)
• Large/normal: 1.7 MB (4,064 x 2,704 pixels)
• Small/fine: 1.4 MB (,032 x 1,352 pixels)

Storage and Transfer
The EOS-1Ds comes equipped with an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface, allowing speedy plug-and-play data communication with computers. For studio photography, new 4.5-meter FireWire cables are available. The camera automatically formats the CF card for either FAT16 or FAT32, according to the maximum storage capacity (FAT 32 is selected for capacity higher than 2 GB).

Images are stored on CompactFlash Type I or II cards (Microdrive compatible). You can create up to 500 subfolders on each CF card with each folder storing up to 9,999 images