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Olympus C-2000 Zoom

Olympus C-2000 Zoom
Monday November 01, 1999
Written by Jonathan Bray
Tags: Olympus | C-2000 | Zoom
AUD
$2100
Price at time of review.
Ever since the dawn of the digital camera age Olympus has graced the market with a series of excellent products. Its C-800L may have had a lukewarm reception, but the C-820L soon rectified that.
Canon PowerShot D10 Digital Camera

12.7 Megapixel, Point and Shoot Camera, 2.5 in. LCD Screen, 3x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 0.42 lb.

The PowerShot D10 with a selection of versatile accessories that enable you to outfit the camera to meet the requirements of your next adventure. The customized strap is a perfect choice for those who want to have their camera within easy reach, yet keep their hands free.

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Price: $330 - $520
Canon EOS 50D Digital Camera with 18-200mm Lens

15.5 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1.61 lb.

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Price: $1460 - $2300
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330L Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

10.8 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen, 3x Optical Zoom

Le DSLR-A330L offre la technologie Quick Autofocus (AF)Live View de Sony afin de cadrer les photos à l'écran ACL de l'appareil, ainsi que par l'entremise du viseur optique. Par l'entremise d'un capteur d'image dédié, Quick AF Live View maintient le délai de réponse rapide d'un appareil SLR numérique tout en évitant les retards de mise au point communs aux autres systèmes de visionnement direct. Il est doté d'un écran ACL Photo Claire(MC) de 2,7 pouces qui est facile à visionner, même en plein soleil. De plus, l'écran ACL peut être incliné vers le haut ou le bas, facilitant le cadrage de votre sujet à des positions élevées ou basses. Il est aussi doté d'une interface graphique avec guide d'aide intégré à l'écran qui offre des explications claires et concises pour les divers modèles et réglages, tandis que l'affichage graphique vous aide à comprendre la relation entre l'ouverture et la vitesse d'obturateur, de même que l'effet de ces derniers sur les résultats photographiques.

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Price: $661 - $899
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Y Digital Camera with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses

14.2 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1.08 lb.

Le DSLR-A380Y offre la technologie Quick Autofocus (AF)Live View de Sony afin de cadrer les photos à l'écran ACL de l'appareil, ainsi que par l'entremise du viseur optique. Par l'entremise d'un capteur d'image dédié, Quick AF Live View maintient le délai de réponse rapide d'un appareil SLR numérique tout en évitant les retards de mise au point communs aux autres systèmes de visionnement direct. Il est doté d'un écran ACL Photo Claire(MC) de 2,7 pouces qui est facile à visionner, même en plein soleil. De plus, l'écran ACL peut être incliné vers le haut ou le bas, facilitant le cadrage de votre sujet à des positions élevées ou basses. Il est aussi doté d'une interface graphique avec guide d'aide intégré à l'écran qui offre des explications claires et concises pour les divers modèles et réglages, tandis que l'affichage graphique vous aide à comprendre la relation entre l'ouverture et la vitesse d'obturateur, de même que l'effet de ces derniers sur les résultats photographiques.

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Price: $1120 - $1169
Canon PowerShot A2000 IS Digital Camera

10.3 Megapixel, Point and Shoot Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, 6x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 0.41 lb.

Inside its sleek, pared down design, the PowerShot A2000 IS is packed with easy-to-use features. You've got a 10.0-megapixel resolution and a 6x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer for big, beautiful prints and superb stability. To keep subjects looking their best, the DIGIC III Image Processor with Canon Face Detection handles the technical details - automatically. An Easy Mode allows you to concentrate on your scene, while Easy Playback lets you screen your images on a super-sized 3.0-inch LCD.

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Price: $263 - $300
Canon PowerShot S90 Digital Camera

10.4 Megapixel, Point and Shoot Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, 3.8x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 0.39 lb.

The PowerShot S90 employs a 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System by combining a powerful CCD sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Thanks to this, the S90 is dramatically more sensitive than cameras with identical megapixel counts, and delivers spectacular images with minimal noise. Increased sensitivity demands a higher ISO speed, and the PowerShot S90 delivers with a maximum setting of ISO 3,200. Blur and camera shake are notably reduced for the ultimate in sharpness and clarity.

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Price: $460 - $750
Olympus FE-5020 Digital Camera

12 Megapixel, Compact Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen, 5x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 0.24 lb.

The high-tech and user friendly Olympus FE series is back with four new cameras. These affordable models are sure to be a hit with users who want high image quality regardless of their budget.

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Price: $160 - $264
Pentax Optio W80 Digital Camera

12.39 Megapixel, Compact Camera, 2.5 in. LCD Screen, 5x Optical Zoom, With High Definition Video, Weight: 0.18 lb.

The PENTAX Optio W80’s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged, shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels, a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm), a slim one inch body, and a wide angle 28mm lens, the Optio W80 offers an expanded perspective that is ideal for landscape, group and more confined shots. With a PENTAX-developed imaging engine and a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens, the Optio W80 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water, grime and finger marks.

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Price: $280 - $550
Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

12.4 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1.05 lb.

Canon has added another fabulous camera to its EOS range: the 450D! This digital camera, recently commended at the TIPA awards for its high performances, user-friendliness and ease of use, is packed full of technologies and special features. Its magnificent 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor takes lifelike shots at rates of 3.5 frames per second, and its large focusing range picks out details from a distance. The EOS 450D includes a self-cleaning system, which uses three different techniques to dislodge dust from the sensor, and it has a DIGIC III processor to guarantee well-balanced, vivid colours in all your shots. The EOS 450D is easy to handle and use thanks to its 3? LCD screen, which is great for direct shooting, and it comes complete with an 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.

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Price: $665 - $1150
Canon EOS 1000D Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS lens

10.5 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.5 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 0.99 lb.

The precise auto focus system of the EOS 1000D keeps you focused for sharp images. Featuring a diamond-shaped array of seven AF points, this newly improved system delivers outstanding coverage of nearly any subject, both in horizontal and vertical formats. The seven AF points — one high-precision cross-type center AF point with f/2.8 sensitivity and six others compatible at f/5.6 — provide fast, accurate auto focus for any Canon EF lens even when shooting in low-light environments. Focus points can be assigned automatically using one of three different AF modes or manually.

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Price: $600 - $923

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